bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Marie-Hélène Sauner-Leroy ile Söyleşi
Authors: İNCE Şengül , AKARÇAY Erhan
Published: July 2023

Yemek antropolojisi, sosyal antropolojinin bir bölümü diyebiliriz. Sosyal antropoloji zaten çok değişik bir alan, çok fazla bilinmeyen bir alan. İnsanların bir kültürün içinde hem düşünce tarzlarını hem de davranışlarını araştıran ve karşılaştırmaya çalışan çok geniş bir alan diyebiliriz. Bu alanın içinde yemek antropolojisi de var. Genellikle sosyolojiden mezun olanlar veya doğrudan sosyal antropologlar devam ediyor sosyal antropolojiye. Kültürü araştıran bir alan olduğu için de diğer sosyal bilimlerle de ilişkilenmesi gerekir. Bu yüzden felsefenin, sosyolojinin, tarihin ve psikolojinin kullandığı teorik çerçeveyi ödünç alır. Yemek antropolojisi bu çok büyük alanın içinde insanların davranışlarını, kültürlerini, düşünce tarzlarını yemekten yola çıkarak incelemeye çalışıyor. Yemek bu anlamda çok önemli bir alan sunuyor. Her antropolog kendi seçtiği özel öğeyi savunacak doğal olarak ve ben de öyle bir şey yapacağım. Marcel Mauss’un fait social total (bütünsel sosyal olgu) kavramsallaştırmasına yemek çok uygun, zira bütünsel sosyal olguya dair birçok yönü var yemeğin. İlk olarak biyolojik bir yönü var; insanların her gün hatta günde birkaç kere yemek yemesi gerekir, insanın hayatından yemeği çıkarması mümkün değildir. Kısmen çıkarılabilir ama genel olarak çıkartılamaz ve yemek bir gündelik rutindir. Dolayısıyla yemeğin biyolojik açıdan önemi çok fazla ve en yalın haliyle bir ihtiyaç. İkinci olarak yemek, kültürel bir olgudur. Bir kültüre bağlı çünkü ister istemez yedikleriniz. Sosyal antropologların ortaya çıkardığı şey, dünyada bağlı olduğunuz kültürden farklı yemeklerin yapıldığı ve farklı gıdaların tüketildiğidir. Bu yemekler ve gıdaların seçilmesi, biyolojik bir tercih ya da zorunluluk değildir. Bu yiyecek tercihleri daha çok kültürel ve bağlı olduğunuz grubun düşünce tarzlarına göre belirlenmiştir. Mesela Çin'de çok fazla köpek yendiği veya dünyanın başka bir coğrafyasında böcek yendiği biliniyor ama Avrupa'da genellikle ve Türkiye'de böcek ve köpek yenilmiyor.
#Vegan: Veganizm Üzerine Twitter Sosyal Ağ Analizi
Authors: YILMAZ Evrim , POLAT Evrim Çağın
Published: July 2023

Küresel iklim değişikliği ve hayvan hakları konusundaki hassasiyetlerin bir uzantısı olarak vegan ve bitki bazlı beslenmeye olan ilginin artmaya başladığı görülmektedir. Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de veganizm konusundaki tartışma alanının Twitter’da nasıl yapılandırıldığını; veganların ve hepçillerin anlatılarını hangi temel konular üzerinde inşa ettiğini belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada 2022-2023 yılları arasında vegan, veganizm ve veganol anahtar kelimeleri ve hashtag’leriyle paylaşılan 62.742 tweet üzerinde MiniLM-L6 modeli ile öznitelik çıkarımı, UMAP ile boyut indirgeme ve HDBSCAN ile kümeleme işlemleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kelime ağırlıklandırma yöntemiyle kümelerde öne çıkan kelimeler ve rastgele yapılan manuel okumalarla elde edilen bilgiler kullanılarak, veganlar, hepçiller, kararsızlar ve vegan ürün reklamı yapan kullanıcılar olmak üzere dört farklı kesim tarafından 18 konunun tartışıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca #vegan hashtag ağı incelenerek, vegan beslenme eğilimindeki temel motivasyonların sırasıyla hayvan hakları konusundaki endişeler, sağlıklı beslenmeye/yaşama olan ilgi, kilo kontrolü ve son olarak ekolojik kaygılar olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: vegan, veganizm, Twitter, kümeleme, konu modelleme.
Atendimento a pacientes infartados submetidos à angioplastia antes e durante a COVID-19: estudo transversal
Authors: Pelazza Bruno Bordin , Oliveira Bruna Eduarda Schreiner de , Maia Mayra Rayane da , Paula Cácia Régia de , Lentsck Maicon Henrique , Trincaus Maria Regiane , Jeronymo Daniela Vigano Zanoti , Galdino Maria José Quina
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: comparar o atendimento de infartados submetidos à angioplastia antes e durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos: pesquisa transversal, de abordagem retrospectiva, com 498 pacientes, por meio de prontuários eletrônicos e físicos, referente a atendimentos antes e durante a pandemia, no serviço de hemodinâmica de hospital de referência para doenças cardiovasculares. Dados analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: em 2019, pré-pandemia, realizaram-se 157 procedimentos de intervenção coronária percutânea. Em 2020, início da pandemia, 166 procedimentos, aumento de 5,73%. Em 2021, ocorreram 175 procedimentos, acréscimo de 11,46% em comparação a 2019. Conclusão: houve aumento no número de procedimentos de ATC, em 11,46% de 2019 a 2021, com consequente elevação da assistência de enfermagem e multiprofissional durante a pandemia da COVID-19.
Melhorando a autogestão do diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Negreiros Francisca Diana da Silva , Moreira Tatiana Rebouças , Aquino Maria de Jesus Nascimento de , Araújo Açucena Leal de , Silva Lucilane Maria Sales da , Moreira Thereza Maria Magalhães
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Sintetizar evidências disponíveis sobre ações de enfermagem para melhorar a autogestão do diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Revisão de escopo usando a metodologia Joanna Briggs Institute e o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Identificaram-se estudos acadêmicos e literatura cinzenta de sete bases de dados primárias e seis secundárias. Dois revisores avaliaram os estudos e os dados foram analisados ​​descritivamente. Resultados: Foram identificados 1.322 títulos, dos quais 31 estudos foram incluídos. Os estudos foram publicados em 2020, principalmente em inglês. A teleconsulta foi uma estratégia relevante para ajudar os pacientes a controlar o diabetes e sua saúde. Conclusão: A revisão indica que ações de enfermagem realizadas durante a pandemia para melhorar a autogestão do diabetes não foram diferentes do que está consolidado, mas algumas adaptações foram realizadas. A necessidade de autocuidado, apoio social e uma abordagem centrada no paciente é reforçada.
Quantitative analysis of the structure of the portal vein of the liver and splenic vein in people with different somatotypes in portal hypertension
Authors: Zharikov Yuri O. , Maslennikov Roman V. , Gadzhiakhmedova Aida N. , Zharikova Tatyana S. , Aliyeva Aliya M. , Nikolenko Vladimir N. , Ivashkin Vladimir T.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: HeathCarter somatotyping using bioimpedance analysis is one of the most common methods of somatotyping because of its non-invasiveness, portability, comparative reliability of the data, and ease of use. Knowledge of the relationship between portal hypertension and somatotype may lead to the development of effective approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this disease.
AIM: To examine the frequency of various somatotypes in people with portal hypertension.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 46 patients with cirrhosis of the liver who were treated at the University Clinical Hospital N 2 Sechenov University. The calculation of endo- (ENDO) and mesomorphy (MESO) scores, assessment of the somatotype by HeathCarter, and data visualization on the somatogram were carried out using the ABC-01 MEDASS software (STC MEDASS, Russia). Portal hypertension was diagnosed by ultrasonography of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space.
RESULTS: The diameter of the splenic vein was 7 mm in 17/18 men and 23/28 women. The diameter of the portal vein was 13 mm in 8/18 men and 12/28 women. The mesoendomorphic somatotype was the most common among women and endomesomorphic among men. More than half (n=9; 52.9%) of men had splenic vein diameter large than normal and the endomesomorphic somatotype, whereas the predominant part of women (n=18; 78.3%) had the mesoendomorphic somatotype. Similar results were obtained in patients with portal vein diameter larger than normal, and the endomesomorphic somatotype prevailed among men (n=5; 62.5%) and mesoendomorphic among women (n=10; 83.3%).
CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of portal hypertension in patients with different somatotypes varied. It was higher in patients with a pronounced endomorphic component than in those with other somatotypes. In general, our results underline the complexity of the association of portal hypertension with somatotypes and indicate the need for a deeper analysis of this problem and further research. Future studies should include larger numbers of both healthy individuals and patients with chronic liver disease, different age groups, and a broader set of parameters for analysis. Understanding the relationship between portal hypertension and somatotypes can help develop more effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of this syndrome.
A comparison of direct S-wave and coda-wave site amplification determined from aftershocks of the Little Skull Mountain earthquake
Authors: Su Feng , Anderson John G. , Brune James N. , Zeng Yuehua
Published: July 2023

Site amplifications of direct S waves and coda waves are studied and compared using high-quality, three-component digital data from aftershocks of the Little Skull Mountain, Neveda, earthquake. We use data from 12 stations installed on a variety of geological and topographic site conditions, distributed widely in space with different azimuths and epicentral distances. S-wave site amplifications are obtained in the frequency range from about 0.5 to over 30 Hz, while coda-wave site amplifications are obtained in a frequency range from about 1.5 to over 30 Hz. A thorough statistical analysis of these results was performed. We find that (1) for S waves, all three components at a station follow a similar frequency-dependent trend. The amplitudes of the two horizontal components match more closely, while the vertical component shows consistently lower amplification than the horizontal components at low frequencies. (2) For coda waves, all three components share both similar frequency-dependent trends and amplification level. (3) S-wave and coda-wave site amplification are consistent for stations with epicentral distance greater than about 10 km (which is about the average focal depth of the earthquakes we used). Within the epicentral distance of 10 km, however, some stations show discordant S-wave and coda-wave site amplifications. Possible factors are that the direct S waves are affected by particular wave propagation paths and that at short distance SV is partitioned with more energy on the horizontal components and less on the vertical components than at larger distances.
The possiblity of observing nonlinear path effect in earthquake-induced seismic wave propagation
Authors: Beresnev Igor A. , Wen Kuo-Liang
Published: July 2023

Observations of the dependence of elastic-wave velocities on stress in the lithosphere, ultrasonic modeling, and field experiments using controllable sources reveal that significant nonlinear elastic effects may occur in seismic wave propagation. Theoretical modeling involving nonlinear wave equation shows that the most pronounced and practically observable implication of the nonlinear elasticity in broadband-signal propagation is the gradual enrichment of the spectra in high-frequency components. We check the significance of nonlinear path effects using the strong ground motion data from two accelerograph arrays in Taiwan. The data cover the motions with peak ground accelerations from 1 to 161 Gal (cm/sec2) and peak surface strains from 10−4 to 10−7. The differences between the average spectra of seismic waves recorded by groups of stations separated by distances of 20 to 40 km are examined to identify the possible nonlinear path effect. Mixed results have been obtained. In the SMART2 array, the increase in high-frequency energy is detected in compliance with the theory, which corroborates elastic nonlinearity. On the other hand, in the NCCU array, no symptoms of nonlinear wave propagation are found. Poor signal-to-noise conditions and restrictions imposed by the frequency band of standard instrumentation might be accountable for the negative result.
Aftershocks of nuclear explosions compared to natural aftershocks
Authors: Gross Susanna
Published: July 2023

Aftershocks of seven large nuclear explosions that were detonated at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) from 1968 through 1976 have been modeled with with different aftershock decay functions. Four natural aftershock sequences from the area have also been studied. The aftershocks of nuclear explosions are different from most natural aftershocks, because they decay more rapidly, and their decay is more often fit by variants of exponential functions. The aftershocks of nuclear explosions generally have shallower focus than natural aftershocks, in keeping with the relatively shallow depths at which the nuclear explosions were detonated. Rapid decay is also observed in shallow-focus aftershocks of natural earthquakes near the Nevada Test Site, suggesting that conditions at the hypocenters of the aftershocks influence the temporal decay of aftershocks. A theory of aftershock decay proposed by Dieterich (1994) predicts more rapid decay at shallow depths and offers one possible explanation of the results. Because aftershocks of nuclear explosions decay rapidly, the activity currently observed in the Nevada Test Site has most likely decayed fully, and so the current level of activity should persist into the future.
An analysis of simulated and observed blast records in the Salt Lake Basin
Authors: Olsen Kim B. , Pechmann James C. , Schuster Gerard T.
Published: July 2023

We have simulated 0.2 to 1.2-Hz 3D elastic wave propagation in the Salt Lake Basin from a blast at a nearby open-pit mine. A fourth-order staggered-grid finite-difference method was used to simulate the blast in a two-layer basin model (58 × 43 × 9 km) consisting of semiconsolidated sediments up to 1.3-km thick surrounded by bedrock.

Data from four blasts in the mine pit, recorded by a network of 10 digital three-component instruments, were compared to the results of the simulation. The simulation reproduces the overall pattern of ground-motion amplification at basin sites relative to a rock site, as measured by ratios of peak particle velocities, cumulative kinetic energies, and spectral magnitudes. Considering the simple two-layer basin model used in the 3D simulation, this finding suggests that the deep 3D basin structure significantly contributes to low-frequency ground-motion amplification in the Salt Lake Basin.

Compared to the records from the simple two-layer 3D simulation, the records from a 2D P/SV-wave simulation that includes processes (1) through (3) provide a better match to the blast data—especially the observed durations of shaking. At five of the six stations along the profile, the 2D simulation reproduces the normalized radial and vertical peak particle velocities to within a factor of 2 and the normalized cumulative kinetic energies and spectral amplitudes on these components to within generally a factor of 3.

Our results suggest that deep-basin resonance, reverberations in the near-surface low-velocity layer, attenuation, and topographic scattering significantly influence site amplification in the Salt Lake Basin. Future studies of site amplification in the Salt Lake Basin should include the effects of all of these mechanisms.
Simulating seismic wave propagation in 3D elastic media using staggered-grid finite differences
Authors: Graves Robert W.
Published: July 2023

This article provides an overview of the application of the staggered-grid finite-difference technique to model wave propagation problems in 3D elastic media. In addition to presenting generalized, discrete representations of the differential equations of motion using the staggered-grid approach, we also provide detailed formulations that describe the incorporation of moment-tensor sources, the implementation of a stable and accurate representation of a planar free-surface boundary for 3D models, and the derivation and implementation of an approximate technique to model spatially variable anelastic attenuation within time-domain finite-difference computations. The comparison of results obtained using the staggered-grid technique with those obtained using a frequency-wavenumber algorithm shows excellent agreement between the two methods for a variety of models. In addition, this article also introduces a memory optimization procedure that allows large-scale 3D finite-difference problems to be computed on a conventional, single-processor desktop workstation. With this technique, model storage is accommodated using both external (hard-disk) and internal (core) memory. To reduce system overhead, a cascaded time update procedure is utilized to maximize the number of computations performed between I/O operations. This formulation greatly expands the applicability of the 3D finite-difference technique by providing an efficient and practical algorithm for implementation on commonly available workstation platforms.
Stability of the P-to-S energy ratio in the diffusive regime
Authors: Papanicolaou George C. , Ryzhik Leonid V. , Keller Joseph B.
Published: July 2023

We use the transport equations for elastic waves derived in Ryzhik et al. (1995) to obtain results about mode conversion that are of interest in seismology. These transport equations take into account the S-wave polarization and the P-to-S mode conversion. We also discuss the regime of deep coda waves where the diffusion approximation is valid. We show that the ratio of the P- and S-wave energy density equilibrates in a unique way that is independent of the details of the scattering. We note the relevance of this to the P/Lg energy stabilization observed in Hansen et al. (1990).
TheMD5.0 earthquake of 29 January 1995 in the Puget Lowland of western Washington: An event on the Seattle fault?
Authors: Dewberry Shawn R. , Crosson Robert S.
Published: July 2023

The magnitude MD = 5.0 Robinson Point earthquake occurred on 29 January 1995 at 03:11 UTC approximately 25 km south of Seattle, Washington. We investigate the single foreshock, the mainshock, and the weak aftershock sequence using sport-period and broadband data recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network. P-wave first motions from the mainshock indicate reverse faulting with east-west trending nodal planes. Aftershock epicenters cluster about the main-shock with aftershock hypocenters exhibiting a nearly vertical distribution, possibly an effect of depth error. The mainshock, at a depth of 19.6 km, is the deepest event in the sequence. An empirical Green's function analysis indicates that the mainshock source time function (STF) is impulsive with a 0.3- to 0.4-sec duration. A minimum stress drop of 430 bars is inferred, identifying this as a high-stress-drop event. Comparison with five other moderate-sized Pacific Northwest mainshock-aftershock sequences suggests that mainshocks with depths greater than about 18 km have few, relatively small aftershocks that are confined to small source regions.
Higher Education in a Digital Era through Project-based E-learning: Contributes of the RESTART4EDU Project
Authors: Azevedo Ângela Sá , Oliveira Íris , Kara Elif , Ergünay Onur , Dönmez Haci Mustafa , Girtu Mihai A. , Caprioara Daniela D.
Published: July 2023

Higher education has received increasing attention from researchers due to a marked growth and differentiation over the last forty years. Recent data (Eurydice, 2020) show that the student population in higher education is mostly female, except in Germany, Greece and Liechtenstein, and there is a higher number of men attending Bachelor’s degrees, while women are attending Master’s degrees. Considering this higher education institutions cannot be, therefore, indifferent to these changes in their student population. Although these changes, especially the exponential increase of students, are the result of an advance in terms of democratic educational policies, and search for lifelong learning opportunities that better prepare individuals for an unstable and competitive labor market (Hirschi, 2018). At the same time, they are associated with increased difficulties since higher education institutions have presented many difficulties in promoting a renewed and innovative teaching and learning process that should be focused on the students. These difficulties have been leading to consequences such as the increase of academic failure, particularly at the level of the academic transition year, change of course or academic dropping out (Azevedo & Faria, 2001). The studies that have been dealing with these issues present a multivariate set of conditions associated both with the context of the study cycle (particularly related to the teaching process, the reception of students and, also, the pedagogical relationship) and with the psychosocial characteristics of young adults who have been undergoing changes in their developmental indicators, which translate into academic experiences, expectations, learning methods, social support network and academic preparation.
ATIK YÖNETİMİNDE KRİTİK BAŞARI FAKTÖRLERİNİN DEMATEL YÖNTEMİYLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: YILDIZ ÇANKAYA Sibel
Published: July 2023

Atıklar, modern dünyada karşılaşılan en önemli sorunlar arasında yer almaktadır. Atıkların gerek insan sağlığına gerekse çevreye verdikleri zarar düşünüldüğünde, atık yönetiminin gerekliliği daha net bir şekilde ortaya çıkmaktadır. Fakat atık yönetimi, farklı birçok işlemi içeren ve çok sayıda tarafı ilgilendiren karmaşık bir süreçtir. Bu yüzden işletmelerin başarılı bir atık yönetimi gerçekleştirebilmeleri için öncelikle atık yönetimindeki kritik başarı faktörlerinin ortaya çıkartılması gerekmektedir. Buradan hareket eden bu çalışmanın amacı, işletmelerde başarılı bir atık yönetimi gerçekleştirebilmek için gerekli olan kritik başarı faktörlerini belirlemek ve DEMATEL yöntemi kullanarak bu faktörler arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Araştırmada uzman görüşlerinden faydalanarak dokuz tane kritik başarı faktörü tespit edilmiştir. Bu dokuz faktörün yer aldığı anket, farklı işletmelerde çalışan 13 yöneticiye uygulanmış ve bu faktörler arasındaki nedensellik ilişkisinin ortaya çıkartılması için DEMATEL yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre üst yönetim desteği, eğitim, duyarlılık/farkındalık, yönetmelik, bütçe ve paydaşların katılımı etkileyen faktörler olarak tespit edilmiştir. Çalışanların katılımı, atık yönetim sistemi ve atık yönetim teknolojileri ise etkilenen faktörler kategorisinde yer almaktadır.
Blood and carcass characteristics of two chicken strains subjected to Ocimum graticimum leaf based diet as substitute for synthetic antibiotics
Authors: Onainor Emenim Raphael , Sorhue Ufuoma Godstime , Bratte Lawrence , Omeje Ikenna Sylvanus , Moemeka Adimabua Mike , Uguru Joseph
Published: July 2023

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of graded levels of scent leaf meals on blood parameters and carcass characteristics among two broiler strains. A total of 150 unsexed broilers consisting of 75 Abor Acre and 75 Cobb were randomly allotted into 5 treatments of 15 birds for each strain. Treatment one (T1) had no scent leaf meal (control); treatment two (T2), treatment three (T3), treatment four (T4) and treatment five (T5) had 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% throughout the experimental period (56days). Blood samples and carcass characteristics were evaluated after the feeding trial and subjected to analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. Results revealed that diets and strain significantly (P < 0.05) affected live weight, dressed weights, and dressing percentages. T3 had the highest live and dressed weight (2091.50 ± 85.27 g and 1737.67 ± 22.16 g), while T5 recorded the lowest (1700 ± 102.47 g and1253.17 ± 68.09 g). Cobb was superior to Arbor acre for all carcass traits except for leg weight. Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell, Mean Corpuscular Volume, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Count of the two strains were significantly (P < 0.05) different, while Pack Cell Volume, Haemoglobin, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinphils and Basophils were not significantly different (P > 0.05). This study revealed no detrimental effect of the test ingredients on birds, though 1.5% inclusion rate could be tolerated, 1.0% is recommended for optimum performance, and can therefore efficiently replace synthetic antibiotic in broiler production.
The extent of government intervention in the public health system and individual freedoms during the Covid-19 pandemic: a theoretical analysis
Authors: Moazzen Vahid , Gooshki Ehsan Shamsi
Published: July 2023

The concept of individual freedom has complex and multifaceted dimensions that significantly affect the limits of permissible government interventions aimed at restricting such freedoms and maintaining public health. Therefore, the boundary between individual freedom and the social obligations of the government must be carefully clarified. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for such clarifications clearly increased. This study intended to investigate the concept of freedom according to major theories and to observe their application in analyzing the relations between individuals and the government in the health system, particularly during public health emergencies.The findings revealed that “justice-based”, “development-based” and “accountability-based” conceptions of freedom provide a more appropriate rationale for implementation of public health restrictive measures by health authorities during infectious disease outbreaks including pandemics such as COVID-19. Even in minimal governments that are built upon a free-market system and unrestricted conception of individuals’ freedom, such public health interventions are justifiable in the light of the ‘Catastrophic Moral Horror’ where there is an extreme risk to the health of citizens.
Inguinal Bladder Hernia (IBH) Containing a Stone: A Case Report
Authors: Karami Hormoz , Aminirad Omid
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Inguinal bladder herniation (IBH) is a rare disease that presents with inguinal and scrotal protrusion as well as urinary symptoms, and if not diagnosed before surgery, it may cause complications such as bladder injury during surgery. In this study, it was reported a 72-year-old man with right inguinal bulging and urinary obstruction symptoms. In the ultrasonography, two stones in the left kidney and a larger than normal prostate volume was reported. In the CT scan, inguinal bladder herniation with extension to the scrotum was seen, which contained a 13 mm stone. Cystography also confirmed it. Transvesical prostatectomy was performed. The stone was removed. Then, the herniated bladder was reduced through an incision on the right inguinal canal and the mesh was inserted.
Molecular Study of Nucleotide Changes of ATPase6 and MT-CYB Genes in the Mitochondrial Genome of Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Authors: Heidari Mohammad Mehdi , Ebrahimi Fatemeh , Ardakani Zahra Shaker , Mirzaei Mahsa , Mirhosseini Shima , Khatami Mehri
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare and hereditary disease in which multiple precancerous polyps develop in the patient's colon. Familial adenomatous polyposis is caused by mutations in the APC gene (5q21). According to new research, in addition to nuclear disorders, mitochondrial functional disorders are also one of the essential carcinogenic factors and also a promising target for cancer treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the nucleotide changes of mitochondrial ATPase6 and MT-CYB genes in patients with FAP.
Methods: In this study, 9 Iranian families with Familial adenomatous polyposis were investigated to study mutations in mitochondrial genes. For this purpose, a fragment with the length of 558bp containing the ATPase6 gene and also a fragment containing the MT-CYB gene with a length of 853bp were studied using the Touchdown-PCR method and sequencing. Sequencing results were analyzed with several bioinformatics software and databases, including ExPASy, SIFT, PSIPRED, PolyPhen-2, I-Mutant, PROVEAN, PredictSNP, and PyMol.
Results: In this research, five mutations were observed in the mitochondrial ATPase6 gene. Three mutations were synonymous (c.A8901G; p.L125L, c.C8958T; p.I144I and c.C8943T; p.P139P) and two non-synonymous mutations (c.T8780C; p.L85P and c.G9133A; p.E203K). Furthermore, two synonymous mutations (c.A15607G; p.K287K and c.C15833T; p.L363L) and one non-synonymous mutation (c.C15452A; p.L236I) were observed in the MT-CYB gene.
Conclusion: In this study, ATPase6 and MT-CYB genes were investigated in the patients with Familial adenomatous polyposis, and 5 and 3 mutations and nucleotide changes were observed in affected patients, respectively. Considering that mitochondrial genome mutations can play a role in tumorigenesis, identifying new mutations can be effective in early cancer diagnosis. More studies are needed to confirm the association between mitochondrial mutations and FAP disease.
Assessment of the Knowledge and Management Method of Dentists in Yazd City about Ocular Complications after Injection of Local Anesthesia in Year 2021
Authors: Pahlevanhosseni Mahdi , Pouyafard Adele , Barzegar Mohsen
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Local anesthesia is a routine part of all dental procedures that can cause complications. One of the most important side effects of intraoral anesthesia is ocular disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and proper management of dentists in Yazd City regarding ocular complications following local anesthesia injection.
Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 193 dentists working in Yazd City were included in the study based on census sampling and they completed a questionnaire, which was consisted of two parts: demographic information and questions referring the knowledge and practice; data were analyzed using SPSS 16 software and ANOVA and T-test and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: Mean knowledge score of the participantswas 1.21 ± 0. 6 with a variation range of 0 to 2. The mean awareness score of women was higher than of men, and a statistically significant difference was observed (P-value≤0.05). There was no significant relationship between awareness score and level of education, work experience and age (P-value≥0.05). Only 13.1% of general dentists and 25% of specialists had experienced ocular complications after intraoral anesthesia injection.
Conclusion: Dentists of Yazd City had an average knowledge about ocular complications following local anesthesia injection and due to the great importance of prevention and management of ocular complications following local anesthetic injection, it seems necessary to hold retraining courses on this topic and how to manage it.
Evaluation of the Knowledge of Dental Students about Radiographic Changes of Maxillary Sinus in Panoramic Radiographs
Authors: EntezarGhaem Mahjoube Sadaat , Razavi Seyyed Hossein , SafdarizadeMeybodi Fatemeh , Ansarilari Arezoo
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Given the high prevalence of maxillary sinus lesions, the significance of their early diagnosis, and the role of radiography in the diagnosis, the purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of senior dental students in Yazd City, Iran in 2021 regarding radiographic changes of the maxillary sinus in panoramic radiographs.
Methods: In this analytic study, 53 senior dentistry students in Yazd City in year 2021were selected in the form of a census and their knowledge were assessed using a questionnaire containing 20 knowledge questions. Data were analyzed through SPSS ver.17 software and using t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square and fisher-exact.
Results: In this analytic study, 53 senior dentistry students with an average age of 25.6 ± 2.3 participated in this study. Their average knowledge score was 7.13 ± 2.12 out of 20. There was no significant difference in the average score of knowledge according to age, sex, type of entry and GPA of students (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to this fact that senior dentistry students in Yazd City have insufficient knowledge about radiographic changes of maxillary sinus; It seems necessary to revise the educational methods according to the educational curriculum.
Awareness and Function of General Dentists about Tooth Wear in Yazd in Year 2022
Authors: Zarea Mohammadhossein , Davari Abdolrahim , Bijani MohammadSajjad
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Definitive diagnosis of restoring worn surfaces and simultaneous control of the causes of these wears is considered a viable therapeutic option. This study was designed to evaluate awareness and function of general dentists about tooth wear in Yazd, 2022.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 153 dentists working in Yazd City, Iran were randomly selected and their knowledge and practice were assessed using a valid and reliable reasearcher-made questionnaire containing 13 knowledge questions and 13 practice questions. Data were entered into SPSS 16 software and analyzed using t-test, chi-square, exact fissure tests.
Results: 153 dentists with a mean age of 28.07 ± 3.69 were included in this study. The mean knowledge score was 8.5 ± 1.6. The mean practice score was 8.45 ± 1.6. Knowledge and practice score was not significantly associated with age, gender and work place (P> 0.05), but knowledge and practice was significantly higher in dentists with less than five years of work experience (P˂ 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, the level of knowledge and practice of dentists in Yazd City was moderate. Therefore, it is necessary to develop educational programs to raise the level of knowledge and practice of dentists.
Formulation and Numerical Optimization of Finger Millet and Quinoa Incorporated Eggless Doughnuts
Authors: Joshi Ayushi , Srivastava Sarita , Shahi Navin Chandra , Kushwaha Archana , Acharya Ranjana
Published: July 2023

Background: The consumption of finger millet and quinoa can be increased by partially substituting refined wheat flour (RWF) with these grains in popular snack food item doughnuts. The present study was conducted to formulate eggless doughnuts using composite flour of RWF, finger millet flour and quinoa flour. Method: Response Surface Methodology was used for optimization of process parameters for which seventeen different combinations of finger millet flour: quinoa flour (X1), butter (X2) and curd (X3) were taken as independent variables. The effect of independent variables on the responses (crude protein, crude fat, in vitro protein digestibility, springiness, flavor, appearance) was investigated. Result: Optimized doughnuts (X1=3:1, X2=16.712% of composite flour and X3=25% of composite flour) were formulated, analyzed and compared with control RWF doughnuts prepared under similar conditions for nutritional quality, hardness and sensory quality. Significantly higher values were observed for total ash, crude protein, crude fibre, hardness and springiness of optimized doughnuts in comparison to control RWF doughnuts whereas sensory evaluation showed non-significant difference except for color of the doughnuts. This study showed that the formulated eggless doughnuts were nutritious and could be a good substitute for the market based doughnuts especially for vegetarian people and who are allergic to egg protein.
Therapeutic Potency of Prodigiosin Conjugated with Silver-nanoparticles in Male Rats Exposed to Cadmium Chloride-induced Testicular Toxicity
Authors: El-khadragy Manal F. , Salem Fatma Elzahraa H. , Yehia Hany M. , Al-Megrin Wafa A.
Published: July 2023

Background: Cadmium (Cd) is a frequent environmental toxin that causes harm to humans, animals, and plants. In the current Study, the therapeutic effects of Prodigiosin (a red pigment generated by Serratia marcescens strain) conjugated silver nanoparticles (PG-AgNP2) on cadmium chloride (CdCl2)-induced testicular toxicity in rats were assessed. Methods: CdCl2 (6.5 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally (i.p.) into male albino rats followed by an i.p. injection of PG-AgNP2 (3 mg/kg) for seven days. Result: As a result of Cd exposure, a considerable decline in the amount of serotonin (5-HT) neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus was observed. In addition, injection with CdCl2 caused an increase in residual Cd levels in the testis and a decrease in serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone. Furthermore, testicular tissue suffered from considerable oxidative damage due to CdCl2 exposure. Malondialdehyde and nitric oxide levels were increased by CdCl2, and natural antioxidant proteins such as glutathione and its derivative enzymes, GPx, GRx, catalase, and superoxide dismutase were less abundant. In addition, the inflammatory mediators (TNF-α) and (IL-6) were markedly increased as a result of Cd exposure. Testicular cells exposed to CdCl2 underwent apoptosis, as shown by increased Bax and caspase 3 expression and decreased Bcl2 expression. Our research indicates that PG-AgNP2 may function as a natural remedy to ameliorate harm in the hypothalamic pituitary testicular axis associated with CdCl2 exposure.
The Cultural Diversity of the Board of Directors and Capital Structure
Authors: Karakoç Bahadır , Arcagök Uğur
Published: July 2023

Cultural characteristics and personal values can play a significant role in financial decision-making process, alongside economic factors. This study contributes to the existing literature by investigating the impact of cross-cultural board members on capital structure decisions in publicly traded firms in Turkey. Using panel data methodology to analyze the capital structures of these firms between 2011 and 2020, we found that firms with at least 30% cross-cultural representation on their boards tend to borrow more than firms with less diverse boards. Similarly, firms with at least one cross-cultural board member borrow more than firms managed entirely by locals. These findings are significant in contributing to the understanding of the role of cultural diversity in financial decision-making and offer practical implications for firms aiming to optimize their capital structures. The results remain robust even after alternative regression specifications and other corporate financing decisions have been considered.
Human Needs for Dakwah (The Existence of KODI as the Capital's Da'wah Organization)
Authors: Hamid Abdul , Uyuni Badrah
Published: July 2023

Dakwah is an invitation to implement religion in everyday life whose primary object is humans. Humans are essentially forgetful creatures, so they need dakwah. The Qur'an sees the forgetfulness inherent in human identity as a holy and perfect creature. Dakwah is a noble task for Muslims. Da'wah activities will be significantly helped if supported by many parties, including the local government. And KODI, as a non-regional institution in the religious field, has contributed to dakwah activities, especially in the city of Jakarta. This research intends to examine. The strategic function of KODI is as an organizer of da'wah for the benefit and welfare of the people of DKI Jakarta. KODI has a role in increasing the coordination, synchronism, and dynamism at the institution of propagation in the DKI Jakarta, as an effort to apply the reality of ideology Moslem in the institution of government. This study uses a qualitative method. By using a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Research result illustrates that KODI's dakwah routinely holds Muballigh Cadre Training (PKM) in answering dakwah issues: the problems of community dakwah in the capital city of Jakarta, which is increasingly diverse and complex, both from social and psychological problems.
Plan de exportación de néctar de cocona endulzada con miel de eucalipto al mercado japonés
Authors:   , Chavez Bazan Nataly Paola , Gomez Albino Tania Marlene , Guerra Palpa Sheyla Mirella , Quinchuya Gaspar Enrique Cesar , Sotelo Escobar Jean Michael
Published: July 2023

El presente proyecto de exportación titulado “néctar de cocona endulzada con miel de eucalipto” al mercado japonés buscando su viabilidad y su rentabilidad respectivamente, cabe resaltar que nuestro producto está hecho a base de cocona y miel. La cocona es una fruta que se cultiva en el interior del país específicamente en regiones de la selva peruana, así mismo, a este producto le daremos un valor agregado que es la miel de eucalipto dando origen a nuestra marca que lleva por nombre NECTAMIEL en el mercado local y NAKUTAMI en el mercado de destino (Japón). Así mismo, describimos los beneficios que brinda NECTAMIEL. Este plan de exportación tiene como fin realizar un análisis del entorno interno (Perú) y externo (Japón) la cual nos permite identificar múltiples factores de riesgos y beneficios para los exportadores, proveedores y consumidores. Dentro del plan se considera la visión a futuro de la empresa, como empresa se buscará garantizar la calidad de nuestro producto, para ellos se planea adquirir certificaciones de caracteres internacionales para la buena aceptación de los consumidores en los mercados entrantes, sabiendo que al mercado al que nos dirigimos es un mercado exigente. También se consideran los recursos que se utilizarán para que nuestro plan de exportación funcione de manera correcta, tales como descripciones económicas, flujos de cajas y recursos humanos. Finalmente podemos acotar que este plan de exportación servirá como guía para futuras investigaciones de estudiantes, microempresarios y público que desea adquirir emprender algún negocio de exportación.
Phytotherapy used in the Treatment of Oral Diseases: a Cross-Sectional Study in Indigenous Population
Authors: Silva Daniel Dornelles da , Calcia Thayanne Brasil Barbosa , Daroit Natalia Batista
Published: July 2023

Phytotherapy studies the pharmacological effects of plants with the therapeutic purpose of preventing, curing, or minimizing disease symptoms. The use of plants by indigenous people to treat health conditions has been documented since ancient times. This study aimed to report an indigenous community's herbal medicines for oral diseases. An online questionnaire was administered, in which the participant indicated the type of plant and the part used, the preparation form, the administration route, and the dental condition. Subsequently, a descriptive analysis was performed. Most study participants were women (n=72, 62.1%). Peppermint tea (21.5%) was the most used substance for mouthwash and halitosis (42.2%). The bark of Açoita (34.5%) and Aroeira (31.9%) were the most frequently used to treat dental pain. Regarding gingival diseases, most responded that they used Guamirim (64.5%). Only mallow tea was reported to treat canker sores (81%). However, for herpetic lesions, participants reported the application of clay in a wasp nest (Polistes canada), an insect present at the site (55.2%). Oral inflammation had the lowest reported use of herbal medicine, with Marcela tea being the most frequently used (10.3%). Finally, fern roots were the most frequently used for infections (32 %). In conclusion, indigenous people widely use phytotherapeutics to treat oral diseases. Learning about the use of herbal medicines in indigenous communities may increase the clinical applicability of these plants in the dental field and, in the future, serve as a basis for developing new drugs.
EVALUATION OF MODIFIED SICK NEONATAL SCORE (MSNS) TO DETERMINE OUTCOME IN PRETERM BABIES ADMITTED TO A TERTIARY CARE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Authors: Gupta Aparna , Ghuliani Ranjit
Published: July 2023

Background: Various neonatal scoring systems have been developed and can be used to either estimate the severity of an illness or disease progression, such as the Clinical Risk Index for Babies (CRIB II) score and the Sick Neonate Score (SNS) score. This study was done to evaluate the applicability of modified sick neonatal score (MSNS), which is a simple scoring system that can be used to determine outcome in neonates in the resource-restricted settings, exclusively in preterm neonates. Methods: This was a hospital based descriptive study, including a total of 45 preterm newborns admitted to the NICU. Modified Sick Neonatal Score was evaluated immediately after arrival in the NICU. All newborns were managed as per standard NICU protocols and were followed up until discharge or expiry. The score and its individual parameters were then correlated with the outcome (expired/discharged). Results: Out of the 45 preterm neonates admitted to the NICU, 4 expired, and the rest were discharged. The mean score in the expired neonates was 8.2 and a cut-off score of 9.5 had a sensitivity of 100% (95% CI 39.76%-100.00%) and specificity of 90.24% (95% CI 76.87%-97.28%). The quality of respiratory effort was found to be the major determinant of mortality in the studied population, with a p-value = 0.001. Heart rate, axillary temperature and oxygen saturation also correlated well with the outcome, with p-values <0.05. Conclusion: There was a direct correlation between the Modified Sick Neonatal Score and poor outcome in preterm neonates. A cut-off score of 9.5 could be used to predict mortality in this population.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF COVID19 ON MATERNITY CARE PRACTICES AND CHILD BEARING EXPERIENCES AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHER AT SELECTED COMMUNITY AREA, PUDUCHERRY
Authors:   Nursing Officer SriManakulaVinayagar Nursing College Puducherry,India., Sridharani K. , Manimegalai P. ,   Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Sri Manakulavinayagar Nursing College, Puducherry, 605107, India., Priyadharshini R. ,   Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Sri Manakulavinayagar Nursing College, Puducherry, 605107, India.
Published: July 2023

Childbearing women and newborn infants continue to require safe family centered care during COVID19 pandemic and they represent a vulnerable population. The Covid-19 pandemic affects maternal health both directly and indirectly are intertwined. Pregnant women and mothers were not found to be at higher risk for COVID-19 infection than people who are not pregnant, however pregnant people with symptomatic COVID-19 may experience more adverse outcomes compared to non-pregnant people and seem to face disproportionate adverse socio-economic consequences. The study was conducted at selected community areathirubuvanai,Puducherry. The period of data collection was 1week and the data were collected from 50 antenatal mother by using structured questionnaires. Majority of high level of impact were 41(82%) and low level of impact were 9 (18%), the mean were 14.98 and standard deviation were 4.50.The result shows that antenatal mothers having high level of impact on covid-19 during child bearing practice.