bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Algorithmized System of Students’ Practice Work to Increase Efficiency of Mastering the Skills of Bibliographic Description of Sources
Authors: Пронькина А.В.
Published: November 2023

Для повышения эффективности и результативности освоения студентами технологии библиографического описания источников учебной и научной информации по ГОСТ Р 7.0.100-2018 необходима тщательно спланированная алгоритмизированная система работы, которая включает в себя алгоритм работы с источниками информации, навигатор по схемам библиографического описания, схемы библиографического описания с примерами и может применяться в контактной работе студентов с преподавателями, а также в самостоятельной деятельности студентов. В статье представлена технологическая карта такой алгоритмизированной системы работы, которая была успешно внедрена в учебный процесс факультета русской филологии и национальной культуры Рязанского государственного университета имени С. А. Есенина. Описаны результаты двухэтапной апробации авторской системы, в которой участвовали 329 студентов 1-го и 4-го курсов направления подготовки «Педагогическое образование» (96 % девушек и 4 % юношей в возрасте от 18 до 42 лет). Установлено, что алгоритмический принцип системы работы способствует восприятию студентами библиографического описания как логической игры, добавляя азарта и снимая у них психическое напряжение. Сформулированы методические рекомендации для вузовских педагогов по внедрению алгоритмизированной системы работы студентов в целях освоения технологии библиографического описания источников.

To improve the efficiency of undergraduate students’ mastering the skills of bibliographic description of sources of educational and scientific information in accordance with the GOST R 7.0.100-2018 standard, we have used a carefully planned algorithmic system in training. It must include a sequence for working with information sources, a navigator tool for bibliographic description schemes, bibliographic description schemes with examples, and can be used in contact work of students with lecturers, as well as in independent activities of students. The article contains a technological map of such an algorithmic system of working sequence, which was successfully introduced into the educational process of the Faculty of Russian Philology and National Culture of Ryazan State University named for S. A. Yesenin. The author describes the results of a two-stage testing of the system. The participants were 329 students of the 1st and 4th years studying for “Pedagogical education” (96% females and 4% males aged 18 to 42 years). It has been established that the algorithmic principle of the work system contributes to the students’ perception of the bibliographic description as a logical game, adding excitement and relieving psychic stress. Furthermore the paper formulates methodological recommendations for university faculty on the introduction of an algorithmized system in students’ academic work in order to master the skills of bibliographic description of sources.
Psychological Separation from the Parents as a Factor in Building Successful Relationships
Authors: Козинцева П.А. , Гранич А.Г. , Григорьева И.В. , Феоктистова С.В. , Приходько Е.В.
Published: November 2023

В статье рассмотрена актуальная проблема психологической сепарации от родителей как фактора построения успешных отношений в паре. Ее актуальность обусловлена, с одной стороны, частым распадом супружеских отношений в настоящее время, с другой — широким распространением в современном обществе зависимых партнерских отношений, а также увеличением количества гиперопекающих родителей и их гиперопекаемых детей, которые во взрослом возрасте либо продолжают жить наставлениями родителей, либо теряют связь с ними. Представлены особенности психологической сепарации взрослых женщин от родителей и параметры построения ими отношений с партнерами. Описаны эмпирически выявленные авторами уровень независимости и сепарационной тревоги у женщин как показатели успешности их сепарации от родителей; степень их удовлетворенности/неудовлетворенности браком или отношениями в паре; типы зависимости партнеров, состоящих в отношениях; особенности общения в парах. Материалы исследования могут быть использованы в практической психологии при реализации специалистами, работающими с семейными проблемами, развивающих, тренинговых и коррекционных программ, а также стать опорной точкой для дальнейших исследований психологии семейных отношений.

The article deals with the urgent problem of psychological separation from parents as a factor in building gender relationships. On the one hand, the issue is relevant, as breakdowns of marital relations occur quite frequently at the present time, and on the other hand, there are all too many co-dependent partnerships in modern society, as well as an increase in the number of overprotective parents and their overprotected children, who in adulthood either continue to follow the instructions of their parents, or lose touch with them. We define features of the psychological separation of adult women from their parents and the specific of their relationships with partners. The authors describe the level of independence and separation anxiety in women empirically identified by the authors as indicators of the success of their separation from their parents; and the degree of their (dis)satisfaction with marriage or relationship; types of dependence of partners in a relationship; features of communication. The research materials can be used in practical psychology in the implementation of developmental, training and correctional programs by specialists dealing with family issues, as well as a reference point for further research into the psychology of family relations.
Public Sector Organizational Performance in Nigeria: A Benefit-Cost Involution Implementation of Treasury Single Account (TSA)
Authors: Nwambuko Temple Chukwukadibia , Nnaeto Japhet Olusadum
Published: November 2023

The study examined the benefit-cost involution of the implementation of treasury single account in respect to public sector organizational performance in Nigeria. As a descriptive research work with heavy dependence on secondary data, after due introduction and conceptualization of the key concepts of the research study - Treasury Single Account and Public Sector Organization, retrospect of Nigerian public sector organizations, rational for the adoption of TSA in public sector organizations in Nigeria, preconditions for setting up TSA, functions of TSA, types of account under a TSA System, and operation of TSA in public sector organizations in Nigeria were examined. The findings of the study revealed that the operation or implementation of TSA in public sector organizations in Nigeria has its own benefits and costs. Therefore, for the benefits of implementing TSA in public sector organizations in Nigeria to over poise the costs, the study recommended that the federal government should show the political will to assure the policy's long-term viability, as well as tenaciously push TSA implementation at both state and local government levels across the country to ensure the success of TSA policy in promoting public sector organization performance in Nigeria among others.
The Challenge of Funding on the Quality of Research in Nigeria
Authors: Igben Harvey G.O. , Etadafe Kevwe Cynthia
Published: November 2023

This study examined the challenge of finance in the quality of research among students of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. To achieve the objective of this study, three research questions and hypotheses were raised. The study adopted a descriptive research design with a sample size of 120 students based on availability. The data collected from the administration of the questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The research questions were answered using simple percentages while multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses in SPSS 25 at a significant level of 0.05. The finding of the study revealed that there is a significant financial constraint on the quality of research among students of Delta State University Abraka. There is a significant effect of finance on the quality of research among the students and there is a significant source of fundraising for quality research among students of Delta State University Abraka. It was concluded that finance is the major challenge researchers encounter especially for final-year students who write projects as a requirement for high school, college, and university graduate degrees. It was recommended among others that the government and stakeholders should support final-year students with grants to help them in carrying out the research work.
A Case Study on the Research of Social and Cultural Traditions in the Song Dynasty China of International Sinology
Authors: Ying Wang
Published: November 2023

International Sinologists paid early attention to the Pu Lu works that originally existed as scientific and technological text, but constructed an unique pedigree of knowledge with scientific, political and humanistic implications, also coursed the innovative practice of style.The most outstanding representative figure in this field is professor Ronald Egan of East Asian Department of Stanford University in the United States.Ronald Egan is one of the early scholars who started from the cultural background of the times, focused on the study of flower planting in song Dynasty as an aesthetic existence, and deeply explored the cultural context and cultural thoughts in the works of “Pu Lu”, reflecting the outstanding frontier and creative analysis.He investigated the relationship between the space, scholars and abundant natural resources in the works of Pu Lu in the Song Dynasty.He carried out an in-depth exploration of the self-contradictory argumentation in the works of Pu Lu in the Song Dynasty, he thus achieved an insight into the constraints of cultural tradition.
Perceived Impact of Technological Devices in checking electoral malpractices in Nigeria elections
Authors: Nwosu Juliana Ngozi , Chukwudi Obiageli Ngozi
Published: November 2023

The research work focused on perceived impact of technological devices in checking electoral malpractices in Nigeria elections. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study is made up of politicians and citizens of Nigeria from the six geo-political zones. Simple random sampling technique was used to determine the sample for the study. Fifty respondents were sampled from each geo-political zone making a total of three hundred (300) respondents. This sampling technique gives each member of the population equal chance of being selected. The instrument for data collection is the questionnaire which has eighteen (18) items designed to elicit information on perceived impact of technological devices in checking electoral malpractices in Nigeria elections. The instrument was validated by two experts in political science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The mean was used to analyse the data collected. The findings of the study showed that deployment and use of technological devices in Nigeria elections reduced election rigging, shows accurate records of accredited voters, minimizes the volume of election litigation, distinguishes actual voters from fake voters, and ensures a considerable degree of free and fair elections. The findings also showed that the measures to put in place for conduct of free and fair elections in Nigeria are deployment and use of technological devices, electoral reforms, improvement of electoral infrastructures, strengthening electoral security, voters’ education among others. Conclusion and relevant recommendations were made.
Effects of Computer-aided Instruction on Students’ Performance in Use of English in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Oguejiofor J. Obi , Obidile Jacinta Ifeoma
Published: November 2023

The research departs from the realization that technological advancement, especially Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is greatly changing the process of teaching and learning, in higher institutions. While this process of change may not yet be so speedy in Nigeria, there is no doubt that the traditional or conventional teaching process is gradually giving way, and the ICT based teaching is setting into the fora of higher education. Using the quasi-experimental design involving pretest, posttest and non-randomized control and experimental groups, the study examined the achievement scores of students taught Use of English using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and conventional method of teaching. The population of the study comprised all the year one students offering the Use of English. The sample of the study consisted of one thousand and eighteen students drawn from two Universities in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level significance. The instrument for data collection was Use of English Achievement Test (UEAT) made up of 30 multiple choice test items with four options (A-D) from GSS 101 curriculum. The instrument was validated by three experts and a reliability coefficient of 0.80 was obtained using Kuder-Richardson Formula 20. Data collected were analyzed using mean scores to answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to test the null hypotheses. Findings revealed a significant difference in the post test scores of students in the control group and experimental group. Although, students in the experimental group (taught Use of English using CAI) had higher mean scores than their counterparts taught using the conventional method of teaching. Also there was no significant difference in the mean scores of male and female students taught Use of English using CAI. Based on the findings it was recommended that Computer-Assistant Instruction should be encouraged in the teaching and learning of Use of English.
Reilly’s Law and Logistic Type Equation in a Model for Studying Group Selection and Intercity Relations
Authors: Paolilli Antonio Luigi
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a model based on logistic type equations, but taking Reilly's Law into account. It consists of differential equations, each of which describes the dynamics of a population located at the center of a territory whose resources it exploits. Similar differential equations, but without elements that take into account the Reilly's Law, have already been presented for studying the evolution of altruism from binary altruism (between two individuals) to Benthamian altruism (toward the group). The model presented here aims to study the outcome of competition for resources at least partially shared by populations concentrated at different points. It shows that a group's degree of cohesion is crucial to its survival if it competes with other groups for resources, even without the use of violence. It also shows that cooperation can replace competition between different populations with mutual benefits (even if the resulting equilibrium can be rather precarious). Finally, the differential equations used, while containing elements similar to those found in Newton's gravitational law (as well as Reilly's), predict the existence, alongside the force of attraction between economic actors, of its opposite (that is a sort of social antigravity).
Neutralizing antibodies from naturally infected individuals against SARS-CoV-2 Gamma and Delta variants in the Paraguayan population
Authors: Samudio Angélica , Sotelo Pablo H , González-Maldonado Pamela , Alfonso Laura , Valiente-Echeverría Fernando , Soto-Rifo Ricardo , Langjahr Patricia
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 Virus (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). A substantial number of SARS-CoV-2 infection cases have been reported during the pandemic, and vaccination coverage in some regions, particularly in developing countries, remains very low. SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) have also emerged as some of the most pressing public health issues. In this scenario, it is crucial to know whether COVID-19 convalescent antibodies have cross-neutralizing action against VOCs to contribute to the analysis of the future progress of the pandemic.
Methodology: The plasma of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 from June to November 2020 in Paraguay (before the first recorded infections associated with VOCs in the country) was selected. Anti-spike antibodies were determined in plasma samples (n = 626) obtained from this convalescent and unvaccinated group. Using a pseudotyped virus neutralization assay, we then investigated the neutralizing response against D614G variant and Gamma, and Delta VOCs.
Results: IgG antibodies against spike were detected in 85.6% of convalescent individuals. Samples from individuals previously infected by a non-VOC showed a 6.6- and 8.1-fold reduction in neutralizing capacity to the Gamma and Delta variants, respectively, when compared to the D614G variant.
Conclusions: Our findings show that antibodies generated by non-VOC infection have reduced neutralizing capabilities against Gamma and Delta variants that appeared subsequently and might have implications for immunity strategies.
Detection of Clostridium difficile among diarrheic children using cultural and polymerase chain reaction technique
Authors: Ali Bakhtyar Nader , Saeed Ali Yahya , Abdulmawjood Amir
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Clostridium difficile is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. Several methods are available for the detection of C. difficile in stool samples. This study aimed to use glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), toxin detection, culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques for the diagnosis of this pathogen.
Methodology: A total of 300 stool samples were collected from children with hospital acquired diarrhea (HA-D), community acquired diarrhea (CA-D), and hospitalized non-diarrheic children as control with ages ranging from 6 months to 6 years (mean 3.7 ± 1.7). Each stool sample was divided into two parts; one part was tested for the enzyme GDH, toxin A and B and then cultured on selective media; and the other part for direct DNA extraction.
Results: From a total of 300 stool samples, 9 (3.0%) were positive for C. difficile by the PCR technique, 7 (7%) samples of which were from HA-D cases and 2 (2.0%) from CA-D cases; the control group samples were negative. The enzyme GDH was detected in 12 (12%) samples and toxins A and B in 8 (8%) samples from HA-D cases compared to 5 (5%) and 2 (2%), respectively from CA-D cases. Both GDH and the toxins were negative in control samples. Only 19 (19.0%) samples from HA-D cases gave suspected growth and all of these were negative by PCR.
Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, we conclude that the PCR technique is the only reliable method for the diagnosis of this pathogen.
HBeAg testing is better than quantitative HBsAg assay as an alternative to HBV DNA assay among HBV-infected pregnant women
Authors: Nguyen Minh Ngoc , Nguyen Thi Thu Huong , Pham Tran Dieu Hien , Khuu Van Nghia , Hoang Quoc Cuong , Nguyen Vu Thuong , Tran Ngoc Huu
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Using tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is recommended in the 3rd trimester for pregnant women with HBV DNA ≥ 200,000 IU/mL to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, HBV DNA quantification is unavailable in many resource-limited areas worldwide, hence prophylaxis is often missed. The aim of this study was to determine whether HBeAg or qHBsAg is a better alternative to HBV DNA testing in HBV-infected pregnant women.
Methodology: In this prospective cohort study, pregnant women with HBV infection were recruited in 3 hospitals from October 2019 to November 2020. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected. Blood samples were taken for qHBsAg and HBV DNA testing. HBeAg results were collected from the medical records of the participants who visited a doctor during the study.
Results: 465 pregnant women met the study criteria. 41.9% were HBeAg positive, 33.3% had high qHBsAg levels (> 104 IU/mL), 38.3% had high HBV DNA levels (≥ 200,000 IU/mL). Pregnant women with high qHBsAg levels were 27 times more likely to have high HBV DNA levels (aOR = 27.0, 95% CI: 11.1-65.5, p < 0.001). Participants who were HBeAg positive were 57.5 times more likely to have high HBV DNA levels (aOR = 57.5, 95% CI: 23.0-140.0, p < 0.001). The sensitivity of qHBsAg and HBeAg was 80% and 94%, respectively; and specificity was 95% and 90%, respectively.
Conclusions: HBeAg testing should be considered over qHBsAg assay as an alternative to HBV DNA assay because of its technical simplicity, lower cost, and fewer missed treatments.
Serum vitamin D concentration in children with pneumonia and acute respiratory infections, risk factors for its low level
Authors: Ayvazyan Gohar , Baghdasaryan Nune , Avetisyan Lilit , Mnatsakanyan Nane , Aleksanyan Lilit
Published: November 2023

Introduction: While there is extensive literature discussing the link between various respiratory infections and risk factors that contribute to low vitamin D levels, there is still no consensus on this relationship. The aim of this study was to test whether low vitamin D levels are associated with pneumonia and acute respiratory infections (ARI) and to identify risk factors for low vitamin D levels in children with these conditions.
Methodology: The study was conducted at the Muratsan Hospital in Yerevan from February to December 2017. It included 140 randomly selected children aged 1 to 5 years, half of whom had pneumonia and the other half had ARI. Based on serum vitamin D levels, the children were further divided into groups with low (52 patients with pneumonia and 38 patients with ARI) and normal vitamin D levels (18 patients with pneumonia and 32 patients with ARI). Factors such as feeding, age, gender, and mother’s education were included as indicators of risk for low vitamin D.
Results: The difference between the mean values of vitamin D in groups of children with pneumonia and ARI was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Feeding was positively, and age was negatively associated with the level of vitamin D (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: We found that children with pneumonia had a lower vitamin D level. We also found that poor nutrition and the age of the child (1 to 5 years) were risk factors for low vitamin D levels with respiratory infections.
Apnea or cyanosis as COVID-19 initial presentation in newborns
Authors: Tamayo-Múnera Carolina , Insignares Vizcaino Zoila Margarita , Torres Millán Ana Lucia , Niño-Serna Laura , Giraldo Alzate Carolina , Vanegas Diaz Cesar Augusto , Herrera Salazar Hernan Dario , Gómez Tovar Sandra Liliana , Caicedo Baez Maria Carolina , López-Barón Eliana
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The clinical manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in newborns varies from asymptomatic infection to severe illness. Apnea or cyanosis as the earliest symptoms is rarely mentioned. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics of newborns with COVID-19 infection admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit considering cyanosis or apnea as a form of presentation.
Methodology: This is a descriptive observational study with retrospectively collected data. All neonates under 30 days old and preterm infants with corrected gestational age of 44 weeks who had confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection with a positive antigen or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test and who were attended to between March 2020 and March 2022 were included.
Results: During the two years of the study, 410 patients were admitted to the neonatal unit. Twenty-six patients (6.3%) presented with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The main clinical characteristic at admission was apnea in 55% and cyanosis in 45%. Of the 11 patients admitted with this presentation, eight were diagnosed with COVID-19 acute upper respiratory disease, and three met the definition of COVID-19 bronchiolitis. A large proportion of the patients had a mild infection (65%, n = 17), 31% (n = 8) had a severe infection and only one patient had a critical infection, accounting for 4%.
Conclusions: Apnea and cyanosis can be a manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 infection in newborns, which suggests the need to include it in the diagnostic workup as other viral respiratory infections.
Diagnostic and prognostic values of immunocyte ratios in patients with sepsis in the intensive care unit
Authors: Wu Dan , Qin Haidong
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic values of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), platelet-to-neutrophil ratio (PNR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), neutrophils-to-lymphocytes and platelets ratio (N/LPR), mean platelet volume-to-platelet count ratio (MPV/PC), red blood cell distribution width-to-platelet count ratio (RDW/PC), and platelet volume distribution width-to-platelet count ratio (PDW/PC) in patients with sepsis.
Methodology: A total of 203 patients with sepsis admitted to an emergent intensive care unit (EICU) were enrolled in this retrospective study. Basic data, inflammatory factors, NLR, PLR, PNR, MLR, N/LPR, MPV/PC, RDW/PC, PDW/PC were compared between survival and non-survival groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the diagnostic values. The univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used for constructing a prognostic model for sepsis.
Results: There were significant differences in acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHEII) score, mechanical ventilation, use of vasopressors, acute kidney injury (AKI), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), long-term antiplatelet drug use, lymphocyte, monocyte, hemoglobin, procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP)*PCT, and N/LPR. APACHE II had the highest diagnostic value [Area Under Curve (AUC) = 0.999], followed by CRP*PCT (AUC = 0.718). The prognoses were different between patients stratified according to CRP, IL-6, lactic acid (Lac), PNR, PLR, PDW/PC, and APACHEII. Lac, CRP*PCT, PDW/PC, MPV/PC and APACHE II were independent prognostic factors of sepsis.
Conclusions: Both N/LPR and CRP*PCT had high values to predict mortality in sepsis patients. CRP*PCT, PDW/PC and MPV/PC were independent factors to predict the prognosis of sepsis.
Prevalence and antibacterial resistance patterns of uropathogenic staphylococci in Casablanca, Morocco
Authors: Aniba Rafik , Barguigua Abouddihaj , Dihmane Asmaa , Momen Ghizlane , Nayme Kaotar , Timinouni Mohammed
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the resistance profile of uropathogenic staphylococci bacteria in Casablanca, Morocco.
Methodology: In this retrospective cross-sectional research carried out from January 2017 to December 2020, isolation and identification were carried out according to the usual techniques in medical microbiology. Staphylococcus aureus isolates were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the nuc gene, and the antibiogram was performed according to the guidelines of the Antibiogram Committee of the French Society of Microbiology (CA-SFM 2021). The susceptibility of uropathogenic staphylococci to vancomycin was determined with broth microdilution following the recommendations of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The mecA gene was tested on phenotypically cefoxitin-resistant S. aureus isolates by PCR.
Results: The prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) was 18% (772/4374). UTIs were more common in females (n = 483, 63%) than males (n = 289, 37%). Among the Gram-positive bacteria isolated (198, 25.65%), the prevalence of staphylococci was (130/198, 65.66%). Among staphylococcal species identified, coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) were more prevalent (112/130, 86.15%), and Staphylococcus saprophyticus was the most frequently isolated CoNS (46/112, 41.07%). Additionally, there were several S. aureus strains (18/130, 13.85%). Forty-four percent of S. aureus isolates (n = 8) were resistant to cefoxitin and also harboured the mecA gene. All S. aureus isolates were susceptible to linezolid, cotrimoxazole and vancomycin.
Conclusions: The prevalence and antibacterial resistance patterns of uropathogenic staphylococci in this study, with a high percentage of methicillin resistance, require careful consideration of antimicrobial therapy for staphylococcal UTIs.
PNI, NLR and PLR combined detection prognosis of patients with chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by T2DM
Authors: Wu Dong , Wang Xiaowu , Ding Yunyun , Liu Yan , Li Tuantuan , Zhu Yi lang , Gao Yong , Wang Xiaojuan
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The prognostic nutrition index (PNI), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been studied widely in the context of cancer; however, their correlation with chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is unknown.
Aim: To investigate the correlation of the PNI, NLR, and PLR with chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by T2DM.
Methodology: We investigated 226 patients, comprising 56 patients with chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by T2DM mellitus (group A), 85 patients with chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis (group B), and 85 patients with T2DM (group C). The baseline data of all patients were analyzed.
Results: A comparison of baseline data among the three groups showed significant differences in age (p = 0.008). The levels of PNI were different among the three groups (p < 0.01). The NLR, PNI, and PLR were significantly different between the good and poor prognosis groups (p < 0.05). The AUC for the combined determination of PNI, NLR, and PLR, showed excellent diagnostic performance (AUC = 0.911, 95% CI 0.741—0.985, sensitivity = 80.00 %, and specificity = 88.89%).
Conclusions: The PNI, NLR, and PLR were closely related to the prognosis of chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by T2DM, and their combined detection had the highest specificity and sensitivity for the early prediction of the poor prognosis of chronic hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis complicated by T2DM, which has important clinical value.
Myositis-specific autoantibodies in a non-traveler, patient from a non-endemic country, with Plasmodium vivax malaria
Authors: Stojanovic Maja , Barac Aleksandra , Miskovic Rada , Jovanovic Dragana , Bolpacic Jasna , Ljubicic Jelena , Stevanovic Goran , Jovanovic Snezana , Bogdanovic Andrija
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Autoantibodies (AAb) are a hallmark of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium protozoa. Individuals with malaria may present with a wide range of symptoms. It is frequently linked to the development of different AAb.
Case description: A 35-year-old male presented with repeated episodes of fever, malaise, myalgia, dark urine, and yellowish sclera. Initial diagnostic workup revealed severe Coombs-positive anemia, increased C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin, pathological liver tests, high concentration of serum IgE, IgG, IgM, IgA, positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA), and positive antineutrophil cytoplasmatic antibodies (ANCA). In addition, myositis-specific antibodies directed to polymiositis-scleroderma 75 protein (PmScl75), threonyl-tRNA synthetase (PL-7), alanyl-tRNA synthetase (PL-12), Mi-2 antigen (Mi-2), Ku DNA helicase complex (Ku), signal recognition particle (SRP), and antiaminoacyl tRNA synthetase (EJ) were detected. The patient was suspected of having systemic lupus erythematosus and sent to the Clinic of Allergy and Immunology for further evaluation and treatment. A peripheral blood film examined by the hematologist during an episode of fever revealed intra-erythrocytic parasitic forms of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax). After being diagnosed with P. vivax malaria, he was transferred to the Clinic for Infective and Tropical Diseases. The therapy consisted of artesunate/mefloquine and prednisone led to a complete clinical recovery and autoantibodies gradually disappeared.
Conclusions: Malaria would not normally be considered during the initial diagnostic workup in a non-traveler and a patient from a non-endemic country. However, a thorough parasitic evaluation in patients presenting with a broad range of autoantibodies might be of particular importance.
La collection d’instruments scientifiques de Météo-France
Authors: Périn Frédéric
Published: November 2023

Le site de Trappes, dans les Yvelines, est un des lieux historiques de la météorologie depuis la fin du XIXe siècle et la création de l'observatoire par Léon Teisserenc de Bort, découvreur de la stratosphère et promoteur des mesures météorologiques en altitude, à la base de la prévision météorologique moderne. Ce lieu a vu se succéder de nombreuses découvertes et inventions en matière d'instrumentation, puisque c'est à Trappes qu'ont été conçus, fabriqués et utilisés pour la première fois, la plupart des appareils qui seront utilisés jusqu'à l'époque actuelle pour les besoins de la météorologie. Une grande partie de ces objets, avec les ressources documentaires associées, est conservée dans les réserves de la collection d'instruments anciens de Météo-France, situées encore actuellement sur le site de l'observatoire, et qui regroupent plus d'un millier d'appareils de mesure, de transmission et de calcul. Cette collection, au-delà de sa valeur historique et patrimoniale, est une source de métadonnées pour la climatologie, notamment dans le cadre du suivi du changement climatique. Depuis 2010, Météo-France est partenaire de la mission nationale PATSTEC et bénéficie des conseils de la mission en matière de sauvegarde, conservation et valorisation de ce patrimoine scientifique.
La sauvegarde des grands instruments : le cas du GANIL (Grand accélérateur national d’ions lourds), quels enjeux, quelles perspectives ?
Authors: Rozay Anne-Sophie
Published: November 2023

En 2019, la mission nationale de sauvegarde du patrimoine scientifique PATSTEC à travers le réseau normand Résitech entamait un chantier d’inventaire inédit par son ampleur sur un grand instrument, le Grand accélérateur national d’ions lourds (GANIL), situé à Caen (Calvados). Le Ganil désigne à la fois un lieu, un ensemble complexe d’accélérateurs de particules et un établissement sous le statut de G.I.E (Groupement d’intérêt économique). Mis en fonctionnement en 1983, ce parc expérimental est aujourd’hui porteur de plus de quarante ans d’histoire. D’un point de vue patrimonial, réaliser l’histoire et l’inventaire d'une installation encore en fonctionnement et disposant d'une richesse considérable en termes d'archives, de témoignages ou d'articles académiques, nous amène à se poser un certain nombre de questions comme : comment aborder un « grand instrument » ? Quelle méthodologie employer ? Quelles priorités établir ? Les premiers travaux réalisés en étroite collaboration avec les personnels du Ganil ouvrent des pistes en matière de constitution de collections et de passionnantes pistes de réflexion.
Prototype Objet Particulier : de l’humain à demain
Authors: Cottard Baptiste
Published: November 2023

L’intérêt d’un prototype ne réside pas uniquement dans l’innovation qu’il incarne. L’exposition « Prototypes » de l’université de Bourgogne » met en lumière le caractère humain de la recherche dans les laboratoires. Textes, capsules audio et vidéos racontent ces projets hors-du-commun. Des chercheurs aux étudiants, la communauté universitaire a été mobilisée pour les faire connaître au grand public. Le travail effectué autour de l’exposition est désormais un outil de sensibilisation et de reconnaissance de ce patrimoine scientifique de demain.
MIDDLE EAST AND USA: ENTERING A NEW PERIOD
Authors: MD. SAIFULLAH
Published: November 2023

This article follows the United States in the Middle East, especially after the end of the Cold War. Aims to examine its role. US administration with the end of the Cold War In order to create a new order in the Middle East, he developed a new strategy and it is based on three key elements: Arab-Israeli peace, double siege and political and economic reform. When these strategies ended one after another in the late 1990s, in 2001, he was put in power by changing Clinton's failed Middle East policy 2001. George W. Bush tried to establish a new policy in the Middle East with the claim of rebuilding the weakened leadership of the United States. Basically with the influence of neo-conservatives From the policy of containment created within the framework of as military power and moral openness “The US policy, which shifted to the pre-emptive war strategy, has failed, especially as the Iraq War has shown, and weakened the US role in the region. This article is final and the expectations of the Barack Obama administration and discuss possible developments.
PREPARATION POTENTIALS, EXPENDITURES AND APPLIED FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE OF EUROPEAN UNION BUDGET
Authors: SABBIR HASAN
Published: November 2023

Europe is one of the most important economic actors of 28 European countries in this study on the expenditure budget of the Union, expenditure items are mentioned. Starting from 1988 to date applied, determined by the method of determining the upper limits of annual expenditure as a result of multi-annual financial perspectives in which long and violent discussions took place; determined priority policies, more efficient use of resources and meeting the needs periodic changes in expenditures have been studied.
EROSION OF KOBADAK RIVER AND ADAPTATION PROCESS OF THE LOCAL PEOPLE
Authors: BACHCHU SHEIKH
Published: November 2023

All the families who have settled after the riverbank erosion in Padmapukur village have been faced the disaster. It has been found that even after the breakdown, changes in the different elements of the family have been made during the breakdown. However, research has shown that changes in various aspects of life are observed before the river erosion everywhere. It has been found in the study that there is no family that has become financially viable, rather than their socio-economic status has become more detorioted day after day. And through this changing situation, people of Padmapukur village are trying to stay on their own homesteads with the last penny of life. During the erosion of the river, it has been observed that a broad difference is seen between the present and previous profession. It has been found that during the breakdown of the river, the villagers who have been victims of river erosion, even lost the arable land, have taken shelter in nearby villages, Upazillas or adjacent districts. However, many of them have settled on the previous land, but this has been possible when the transit was created after the breakdown. However, in these cases, there can be no specific change in the social status. Among these divergent conditions, the people Padma Pukur have been staying.

Research has found that despite the repeated disruption of riverbank erosion, people try to adopt with ther short-term and long-term procedures. But in this case, people are not seen to be very vocal. But government and non-governmental organizations play a helpful role.
RIVER EROSION AND THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGES OF VILLAGERS IN PADMAPUKUR AREA
Authors: BACHCHU SHEIKH
Published: November 2023

The families of Padmapukur village who have been settled after the riverbank erosion are being victim of dysentery. There has been a long change in their socio-economic situations. And these changes are happened within i.e. family, ancestral lands and households. But despite of social changes, the inhabitants of this village are living in the eroded areas. As a result, they have to lead a miserable life even, thus the socio-economic conditions of number of families are becoming worsen day-by-day. It has been found in the study that many people had in their different professions before the riverbank erosion and later became day laborer. Those families had two houses and a kitchen now they are living under a one room which is very close to the kitchen. Many of them have long been forced to change their professions and even relocate their positions. But these types of changes are still happening over there.
PATRIARCHY ON GENDER SOCIALIZATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE: BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE
Authors: HELEN MANNAN
Published: November 2023

This is a study on the women of Bangladesh particularly the rural women, their deprivation of rights and denial of reproductive healthcare services in a patriarchal society like Bangladesh. The study deals with gender socialization made by patriarchy, and assesses the impact of patriarchy on women’s reproductive healthcare. It reveals that patriarchy maintains men’s control and domination over women through gender socialization and deprives women of their rights including reproductive healthcare. In patriarchy, gender socialization is used as a means of depriving women’s reproductive rights and healthcare. Women also internalize the patriarchic rules and justify their own deprivation of rights. Thus, all-grabbing patriarchy determines the fate of the country’s women— they are dominated, exploited and discriminated by men.
WESTERN CULTURE AGGRESSION IN MUSLIM SOCIETY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: MUHAMMED ALI HOSSAIN  , SAEYD RASHED HASAN CHOWDURY
Published: November 2023

One of the most barbarous civilizations in the history of the world was Arab civilization. The objective of their culture was love laurels, alcoholic drinks or gambling-like societies, inferior themes which is even more horrific than Homer's Iliad, and the Audese story of Sapcoulis. They used to do the worst things in the history of the world. In the name of culture in the society, war, violence, oppression, persecution, living graveyard to daughters, disputes among the tribes, and so on. At that time, Rahmatul al-Alamin Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh) appeared on Arab world, the leader of the world humanity. And at the time, he has presented the Arab nation to a culture and civilization that is characterized by greatness of Islam as well as every aspect of the culture of Islam plays an important role in accelerating the welfare and progress of the people. This culture has some great features, which is based on Tauhid (Oneness of Allah), Resalat (Believe in Prophets), and the Akherat (Believe in Hereafter). When Muslim culture began to show people the hope of enlighten, people started to stand on one line in the society, forgot the hatred and animosity in the society, the followers of the ideology, the rage free, and the brotherhood became awakened between all, and then the Muslim opponents Westerners started many conspiracies against the non-endemic examples of Islamic culture. The conspirators started to trap different forms of eradication of Islamic culture. The Western countries in which they do not conspire directly but they have been trapped in a far-reaching conspiracy, in front of the Muslim countries. However, the main objective of the article is to highlight the role of cultural aggression in Western countries in the Muslim countries.
TRADE IN SOUTH ASIA IN THE NAME OF SUB-REGIONAL TRADE CORRIDOR
Authors: MAHAMUDUL HASSAN
Published: November 2023

The development of the corridor for the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (sub-regional) Motor Vehicle Agreement is rooted in the formation of the South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ), a collective organization established by the four South Asian nations. To meet its goal, SAGQ was tasked with improving cross-border connectivity, boosting trade among member countries, and strengthening sub-regional economic integration. The strategic location of North East India implies that the sub-regional corridor will significantly impact the development of the region. over the past 20 years, despite dedicated programs and attempts from multiple stakeholders within the SAGQ to promote development within sub-regional, not enough has happened to facilitate regional trade, transport, and the movement of goods and people across the region. Consider the existing state of aﬀairs: intraregional trade among South Asian countries accounted for only 5 percent of their trade in 2015. This low level of regional integration in South Asia is manifested in poor intraregional investment. Higher levels of integration to ensure smooth access to regional and international markets is even more important for smaller, less developed, and landlocked nations such as Nepal and Bhutan.
PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH DOCTORS’ CARE IN BANGLADESH: A CASE OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
Authors: DR. MOHAMMAD JASIM UDDIN  , DR. LAILA ASHRAFUN  , TANIA JANNATUL KUBRA
Published: November 2023

Patient satisfaction with health care services is viewed as an important factor in explaining patients’ perceptions of quality health care. It is becoming increasingly important for determining the success of health care service and institutional survival, let alone prosperity. Although research on patient satisfaction regarding health care has become standard in many developed or developing country, in countries such as Bangladesh the importance of patient’s perspectives in assessing quality of health care is still relatively ignored. The aim of the present study is to assess patient satisfaction with doctors’ services at a government hospital in Bangladesh. Suitable Patients’ Satisfaction Indicators (PSI) in relation to doctors’ services within the hospital were developed from the existing literature related with quality studies. A survey was carried out and 104 responses were collected from the inpatients receiving medical treatment for gynaecology and obstetrics, and respiratory diseases at a divisional government medical college hospital in Bangladesh. The principal component analysis was performed to identify the key items affecting patient satisfaction levels with respect to doctors’ services. The result of the principal component analysis shows that there is a single factor (‘Doctors listen carefully to patients’ problems’) in the initial solution has eigenvalues greater than 1. It is accounted for almost 61% of the variability in the original variables.
LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT IN BANGLADESH: A CRITICAL STUDY OF SOME SELECTED UNION PARISHADS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: MD. RASHIDUL ISLAM SHEIKH
Published: November 2023

Government and its functions may be classified into National, Provincial of State and Local. The administration of a locality or small community such as village, town or a city, by the body representing the local inhabitants, possessing a fairly large amount of autonomy, raising a part at least of its revenue through local taxation and spending the proceeds on services, is called Local Self-Government. The democratization of government management is a key prerequisite for local self-government development. The de-monopolization of ownership encourages multi-structure economy. The existence of sustainable and efficient government authorities is needed to create appropriate business conditions, covering a broad range of aspects: favorable rules of play, safeguarding of ownership rights, etc. Moreover, the sustainable economic development is possible only provided that the rules of play are adjusted to managers with average capabilities.
WOMEN IN MEDIA: THE NEPALESE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: PRAKRITI K.C.
Published: November 2023

A journalist is a person who involves in activities such as writing/ reporting for newspapers, magazines or on news websites in order to be published/ broadcasted. The journalists have social responsibility i.e. objective reporting. Media is the "Fourth Estate" and journalists are the watchdogs of society. In order to carry out the healthy practice of journalism the journalists need to be free and the circumstances need to be safe. Journalist safety is the most important aspect of press freedom.

The other question that arises time and again is about the representation of women in Media. Even the concept of gender inequality might have changed over the course of time and the representation of women is still minimal. Women have not gained parity with men in terms of participation and decision making.