bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biochemical Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis and Kidney Disease: A Brief Discussion
Authors: Sabih Durr e , Mahmood Zahed , Jahangeer Muhammad , Munir Naveed , Riasat Areej , Hussain Shoukat
Published: August 2022

Cystic fibrosis is a recessive autosomal disease. A nosographic entity that considered lethal in childhood. In organs such as the hypothalamus, kidney, and bone, the protein is directly affected, where its malfunction is likely to imply linear delays in growth, delayed pubertal onset, modulation of bone density, and susceptibility to renal calculus, which may be present in CF and have been in use for years, Nevertheless, the most researched and recognized cause of renal wound is iatrogenic in CF patients due to the consumption by pulmonary exacerbation of large doses of aminoglycosides (3-5 mg/kg/dose). The rise in the incidence of CF nephrocalcinosis does not seem to be connected to an inherent renal issue. Among fact, chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence in CF patients looks to be at least twice as high with a double rise every 10 years impacting over 20% of individuals older than 55 years. There has been no substantial change in proteome content in the treatment of CFTR modulators. These data indicate that a re-regulating proteasome activities adapts CF cells to the CFTR deficiency and impairs autophagy and endosomal aiming.
Covid-19 Pandemic and Disparity in Household Adaptations to School Lockdown: Redressing the Myth of Educational Equality
Authors: Ntim Stephen Kwabena
Published: August 2022

This study investigated two variables: household inequality and adaptation to school closure during the COVID-19 school lockdown in one city in a middle-income country in Sub-Sahara Africa. The findings suggest high social and economic cost due to the digital gap particularly for less endowed households, strengthening the view that contemporary increased technologybased curricula do favour those on the positive side of the digital gap, which prevented already vulnerable children from indigent households to access remote online learning during the school lockdown. This exacerbated the already widening gap between children from high socioeconomic background and those not so endowed. The COVID-19 pandemic rehashed the myth of educational equality. Contemporary focus on technology-based curricula calls for the need to redress the embedded inequality in access and use of technology. Insights from this study suggest that persistent disparity in technology access and use as underscored by the pandemic, may have to be given the needed attention in order not to thwart otherwise good benefits of increased educational access in many countries in the developing economies.
Employers’ Viewpoints on Strategic Competence for Workplace Communication
Authors: Ahmad Kamil Maisarah , Anuar Nadia
Published: August 2022

Strategic competence refers to the use of both verbal and nonverbal communication to (1) compensate for breakdowns in communication, (2) manage insufficient competence in communication, or (3) enhance the effectiveness of communication (Canale, 1983). In the teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language, such strategies are useful to ensure that messages are communicated accurately despite limitations in vocabulary or grammatical competence. In the context of higher education, these strategies are especially useful for fresh graduates who wish to seek employment in an English-medium workplace. However, very little research has examined the acceptable strategies that can be used by fresh graduates to minimize breakdowns in communication that result from existing language barriers. Hence, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 employers in Malaysia to uncover different strategies that are used in the workplace to avoid breakdowns in communication. The findings show that metacognitive strategies through observing others to improve communication as well as cognitive strategies such as obtaining direct feedback on specific terminologies, formats or wordings are among the strategies that fresh graduates could utilize to improve their competence in communicating at the workplace. Thus, the findings of this research are especially valuable for educators and fresh graduates to develop communicative competence to communicate effectively in the workplace.
Challenges and Perspectives of Multicultural Education for Young Children in the Context of Greek Nurseries: Educators' Views
Authors: Sotiropoulou Eleni , Venetas Georgios Stroungis , Giannakou Vasiliki , Bercovits Anastacia
Published: August 2022

In recent years, Greece has received very high numbers of migrants and refugees from the Middle East, North Africa and Ukraine, including children of all ages. This new and evolving socio-cultural environment has an impact on education, since the application of multicultural principles in education is considered necessary for the development of multicultural respect. To achieve that level of mutual respect, the role of educators is particularly important. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the views of 196 educators working in Greek nurseries on the difficulties they face in implementing multicultural education in young children (children under the age of 3) and the perspectives of that method. Furthermore, the research investigates the goals set by educators, the practices they choose and how competent they consider themselves in implementing multicultural education. A questionnaire with closed-ended questions was used to collect the data. The results of the survey show that educators mainly choose fairy tales/books for managing and highlighting cultural diversity, while cooperation with parents is practiced to a very small extent. As for the difficulties that the educators face during that process, these are mainly attributed to the xenophobic attitudes of native parents. Finally, they feel that their knowledge on multicultural education is inadequate, and they express the need for appropriate training. In summary, the survey can provide useful information for educators on multicultural education in the nursery and can be used as a guide for their future training on that field.
Global Citizenship, Solidarity and Diversity in Preschool Age: An Educational Action Research
Authors: Sotiropoulou Eleni , Moysiadou Eleni , Tsioumis Konstantinos
Published: August 2022

Citizenship education is one of the most important issues in education around the world. In recent years, many organizations such as UNICEF and OECD have highlighted the importance of developing the necessary skills in children, so that they can become active citizens who participate in society and contribute to its well-being. However, citizenship education for preschool children is often neglected, as educators consider them to be young and incapable to fully understand the concepts involved. The present study focuses on the implementation of an educational action research in 16 children of a multicultural kindergarten in Northern Greece, in order to cultivate skills that will make them active citizens. More specifically, it examines in what ways the educational actions developed can contribute to citizenship education and what are the possible learning outcomes for global citizenship, solidarity, and diversity for preschool children. The educational action research method was chosen as the most appropriate method to conduct the research. The results of the research showed that when the educational actions are implemented frequently, they can have encouraging results in the cultivation of citizenship in children and that children can understand to a significant extent the concepts of global citizenship, solidarity and diversity. Finally, the results of the action research can provide useful information to educators for the implementation and design of similar educational actions.
Oral post-surgical healing with polyglycolic acid suture
Authors: Beatriz Cepeda de Romero  , María Paula Mendoza Romero  , Natalia Montoya Zuluaga  , Giovanna Lobello Gómez
Published: August 2022

Objective: To improve oral post-surgical cycatrization with the use of resorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) suture in patients undergoing dental implant surgery, by clinical assessment of signs of infection at 8, 15 and 30 days post-surgery. Method: Prospective analytical clinical research in patients of the Dental Implantology Clinic of the UniCIEO University Foundation, who underwent dental implant surgery and/or site adaptation for the placement of future implants (alveoli preservation, maxillary sinus graft and exodontics) and with the useof PGA 3.0s and 4.0s suture. They were carried out clinical controls at 8, 15 and 30 days post-surgery to evaluate the presence of pain, edema, flushing, tissue confrontation and loss of stitches. Results: Total of the sample 19 patients (26 procedures), 13 women and 6 men with average age of 60.05 years, total of implants placed 57, with guided bone regeneration 8 patients, graft in maxillary sinus 6 patients and exodontics 3 patients. The symptoms of pain, edema and flushing were decreasing from 8 days after surgery to disappear at 30 days, with a significant difference (Chi square p = 0.012). Conclusion: The use of resorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) suture in oral implantology procedures presents a good healing process and the minimum biological complications disappeared after 30 days post-surgery.
Evaluating the successes and challenges toward achieving the Real Food Commitment at Johns Hopkins University
Authors: Berger Jeremy , Santo Raychel , Garces Isabela
Published: August 2022

With their significant purchasing power, institu­tions of higher education can create substantial changes in the food system through their food purchases. The Real Food Challenge launched a national campaign in 2011 to shift food procure­ment at colleges and universities across the United States to local and community-based, fair, ecologi­cally sound, and humane sources. In 2013, the president of Johns Hopkins University (JHU) signed on to the Real Food Commitment, pledging to purchase at least 35% “Real Food” by 2020. Drawing on interviews with students, dining staff, and vendors as well as an analysis of purchasing data, this research analyzes the successes and challenges that JHU stakeholders encountered in their efforts to implement this commitment. Although the university fell short of achieving its goal of 35% “Real Food” procurement, JHU spent US$4.7 million on local and community-based, humane, ecologically sound, and fair foods between 2013 and 2019. Most of the university’s successful procurement shifts focused on local and community-based foods and animal source foods. Challenges that hindered additional procurement shifts included the volumes and food preparation required by the university, student dining prefer­ences, contracts that required purchasing from spe­cific vendors, and staffing limitations. Lessons learned from the implementation of the Real Food Commitment can inform the evolution of sustaina­ble and ethical food procurement standards at JHU as well as other universities and institutions.
Medical students' use of oral contraceptives: a viewpoint focusing on cardiovascular health
Authors: Marques dos Santos Sara Cristine , Liberata Barbosa Bandeira Lívia , de Oliveira Chagas Eduarda , Rangel Sobral Dantas Patrícia , Rodrigues Braga Neto Antônio , Picone Borges de Aragão Ivana
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Women of all age groups use oral contraceptives (OCP) to prevent unintended pregnancy. The relationship between the use of oral contraceptives (OC) and the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and stroke, has been studied for many years. Some adverse reactions are reported by some women, such as headache and dizziness. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of OC use among medical students, as well as the prevalence of self-reported symptoms common to cardiovascular disease (CVD), lipemia, and the frequency of gynecological and cardiological evaluations. Methods: The present study was constructed from an anonymous CV risk factor (RF) self-report questionnaire answered by female medical students during June and November 2020. Data were tabulated in Excel and statistics performed by the Minitab program. Results: About 75% of the women interviewed take or have taken OACs, and 70% of the total of 217 interviewees have some CV symptoms. Conclusion: Cardiovascular symptoms were reported among the female students who use OC, and the correlation between the time of use and the symptoms was considered statistically significant.
A histopathological study on the effects of cyclophosphamide on the hepatic tissue of female golden hamsters
Authors: Maysoon Faraj Elrashdy  , Rima Ahmed Benomran  , Nabeia Ali Gheryani  , Abeer Hussien Amer
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was to study the acute toxic effect of cyclophosphamide on the histological structure of the liver tissue in Syrian golden hamsters. Twenty-seven adult female hamsters were injected intraperitoneally with 0, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight cyclophosphamide. The dosing was administrated on alternating days for one week as an acute dosing schedule and humane sacrifice was done on day 7. Hepatic tissue was collected and processed with paraffin technique for histological examination then stained with hematoxylin and eosin stains (H&E) and Periodic acid–Schiff stain (PAS). The control tissues showed normal histological structure of the liver tissue. With H&E histological changes appeared in the tissue from the hamsters dosed with 100 mg/kg body weight in the form of; slight fatty changes with vacuolated cytoplasm in some areas. The higher dose showed diffuse fatty infiltration, central vein congestion and loss of hepatocyte architecture in addition to sinusoidal congestion. With PAS stain for both low and high doses showed a decrease in glycogen amount due to presence of degenerative hepatocytes and necrosis. We recommend for the patients who undergo long term therapy with cyclophosphamide to perform clinical and biochemical tests at regular intervals to indicate early on any hepatic dysfunction.
Establishment of a dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative disease mouse model
Authors: Yu-Hsing Lin  , Yun-Xuan Chang  , Tzu-Yun Chi  , Tsung-Han Wu  , Ya-Peng Wang  , Yen-Jung Lu  , Chia-Yu Lin  , Ping-Min Huang  , Guan-Hong Chen  , Chien-Chao Chiu  , Ching-Feng Chiu  , Hsuan-Wen Chiu  , Wei-Huang Tsai  , Chia-Chi Chen  , Shao-Wen Hung
Published: August 2022

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are multifactorial chronic intestinal disorders. Currently, mesalamine etc. and therapeutic strategies were suggested for IBD therapy. However, the etiology of IBD remains unclear which is an ongoing challenge and side effects of therapeutic drugs must be also considered. Thus, the aim of this study was to establish an optimal mouse model of IBD for the drug and therapeutic strategy investigations. Herein, 12 mice with 2% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis (the negative control group) were via oral administration. Twelve mice were administered with drinking water without 2% DSS (the normal control group) via the same method as DSS-induced mice. At the end of the experiment, the body weight (BW), the stool appearance/status, the macroscopic and microscopic colonic injuries, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity were monitored, measured, and scored. The results showed that BALB/c mice’ BW decreased on D6-D8 of 2% DSS induction and then BALB/c mice’ BW continuously increased until D13 of the experiment. The stool appearance/status was seen soft stool on D2 of 2% DSS induction. The soft stool was mainly occurred on D2-D6 of 2% DSS induction. In addition, the watery stool was occurred on D4 of 2% DSS induction and was continuous until the end of the experiment (D14). The macroscopic colonic injuries were showed that colon length of the negative group (2% DSS-induced group) was significantly shorter than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). The colon weight of the negative group was significantly increase than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). The colon weight / length ratio in the negative group was significantly higher than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). According to the histopathologic scores (evaluation of the microscopic colonic injuries), the scores of area, ulceration, inflammation, and edema in the colon tissues of the negative group was significantly higher than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). The total histopathologic scores in the negative group was significantly higher than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). The myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in the inflamed colon tissue of the negative group was significantly higher than that of the normal control group (p < 0.001). Taken all results together, a DSS-induced ulcerative disease mouse model was successfully established. We hope that this animal model may be a useful tool for the research of the better therapeutics for IBD.
Influence of biofertilizers application to improve growth and yield of celery in Andisols
Authors: Betty Natalie Fitriatin  , Reginawanti Hindersah  , Mieke Rochimi Setiawati  , Rara Rahmatika Risanti
Published: August 2022

Increasing crop production in sustainable agriculture needs environmentally friendly inputs. Biofertilizers are fertilizers that contain beneficial soil microbes capable of facilitating the availability of soil nutrients. The experiment was carried out to examine the effect of application of biofertilizers on the growth and yield of celery on Andisols of West Java, Indonesia. The field experiment using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisted of five treatments with six replications. The treatments consisted of four types of biofertilizer, and one control treatment, , included: inorganic compound NPK fertilizer (control), microbial coated urea I, microbial coated urea II, mixed biofertilizer, mixed biofertilizer phosphate enriched nitrogen microbes. The microbial coated urea consists of Azotobacter and Bacillus bacteria composition, this formula is made by coating prilled urea with concentration liquid biofertilizer of microbe coated urea I 10%, and microbe coated urea II 5%. The consortium biofertilizer is formulated in liquid inoculant consists of N-fixing bacteria Azotobacter chroococcum, A. vinelandii, Azospirillum sp. and Acinetobacter sp., P-solubilizing microbes Burkholderia cepacea and Penicillium sp.. The mixed biofertilizer phosphate consists of Burkholderia cepace, Pseudomonas mallei, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium sp. The results showed that application of mixed biofertilizers consists of N-fixing bacteria Azotobacter chroococcum, A. vinelandii, Azospirillum sp. and Acinetobacter sp., P-solubilizing microbes Burkholderia cepacea and Penicillium sp. had better in increasing for growth and yield of celery.
Eksperimentasi Model Pembelajaran Make A Match (MM) dan Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) ditinjau dari Kecerdasan Emosional (EQ)
Authors: Susanto Doni , Untari Erny
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manakah model pembelajaran yang memberikan prestasi belajar matematika yang paling baik antara siswa yang diajar dengan menggunakan MM atau TSTS ditinjau dari kecerdasan emosional siswa (EQ). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental semu dengan desain faktorial 2x3. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa MTS Negeri kelas VIII di Kabupaten Ngawi pada tahun pelajaran 2021-2022. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan stratified cluster random sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode dokumentasi, angket dan tes prestasi belajar matematika. Teknik analisis data menggunakan anava dua jalan dengan sel tak sama. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa (1) prestasi belajar matematika siswa yang diajar dengan MM sama baik dengan TSTS (2) Prestasi belajar matematika siswa yang mempunyai EQ tinggi sama baik dengan  sedang dan siswa yang mempunyai EQ tinggi lebih baik dari siswa yang mempunyai EQ rendah (3) Pada setiap model pembelajaran, siswa yang mempunyai EQ tinggi menghasilkan prestasi belajar sama baik dengan sedang, dan siswa yang mempunyai EQ tinggi menghasilkan prestasi belajar lebih  baik dari yang rendah. (4) Pada setiap kategori EQ, model MM menghasilkan prestasi belajar yang sama baik dengan TSTS.
The phytochemical screening, total phenolic and photoprotective potential of date palm seeds (Phoenix dactylifera l.)
Authors: Warsinah  , Heny Ekowati  , Hanif Nasiatul Baroroh
Published: August 2022

Date palm seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are known to contain phenolic compounds that have the potential as natural photoprotective agents. Phenolic compounds extracted by solvent are suitable for the level of polarity. This study aims to determine the compounds, the value of Sun Protecting Factor (SPF), and the difference in the SPF value of ethanol extract of date palm seeds and their fractions (n-hexane fraction, ethyl acetate fraction, and residue fraction). This research is in two stages. It’s the screening stage and the photoprotective test with the spectrophotometric method. This data was analyzed to descriptive qualitative and photoprotective data with graphed prism 8. In this study, the ethanol extract, ethyl acetate fraction, and residue fraction contained phenolic and terpenoid compounds, and the n-hexane fraction contained steroid compounds. Ethanol extract, ethyl fraction, and residue have sunscreen activity, with SPF values ​​of 3.376±0.15; 6, 13±1, 2; and 3.14±0.08. While the n-hexane fraction with an SPF value of 0.512 ± 0.09. The highest SPF value in the ethyl acetate and n-hexane fractions did not meet the photoprotective SPF range. Phenolic compounds as sunscreens. The data analysis showed a significant difference between the ethanol extract, ethyl acetate fraction, residue fraction, and n-hexane fraction of date palm seeds.
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration versus ERCP/stenting and cholecystectomy: Is a single staged procedure better?
Authors: Kadam Raju , Saxena Dhananjay , Singh Rana Arun , Chhabra Sanjeev , Ahmed Zeeshan , Vij Vikesh , Kankaria Jeevan , Kamal Jenaw Raj
Published: August 2022

Aims: Choledocholithiasis is most common cause of obstructive jaundice. Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy has evolved as an alternative procedure to ERCP/ stenting in the management of choledocholithiasis. This study was aimed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic CBD exploration with cholecystectomy (group 1) as compared to the conventional two staged procedure involving ERCP/ stenting (group 2). Methods: 60 patients admitted to our department (mean age = 45.52, SD = 17.71, 15 males, 45 females) for the management of choledocholithiasis from April 2014 to October 2015 were included in the study. We reviewed retrospectively the patients' data including age, sex, duration of the surgery, intra-operative and postoperative complications, duration of hospital stay, mortality and condition on follow-up. Results: Group 1 included 30 patients (mean age 50.76, 21 females, 9 males). The average operative time in this group was 110 minutes (96–145), stone clearance rate was 100%, and average hospital stay was 3.2 days (2–9). Group 2 also included 30 patients (mean age 44.36, 24 females, 6 males) with stone clearance rate of 70% (21 out of 30), average operative time 120.7 minutes (90–167), average hospital stay 9.1 (3–30) days and an average of 2.3 procedures per patient. Conclusion: In our study mean operative time, stone clearance rate, average hospital stay and average number of procedures per patient were found to be significantly lower in laparoscopic CBD exploration group. It can be concluded that laparoscopic CBD exploration with cholecystectomy is much safer and cost effective than the conventional two staged procedure involving ERCP/ stenting.
Turbaning of Amina Yusuf Garba as Tambarar Binji: A Gender Narrative in Nigeria
Authors: Odeh Godwin Onuh , Munir Arshad
Published: August 2022

The paper examines the epic turbaning of Amina Yusuf Garba as Tambarar Binji and the promises it holds for women folks in the Muslim north and non-Muslim women in Nigeria. It notes that the event which occurred on the 26th February 2022 was first of its kinds in the recent history of northern Nigeria and the Sokoto caliphate in particular.  Generally and traditionally, women even before the Jihad of 1804 are perceived to be held to utmost seclusion which is to have very serious effect on the ambitious few. However, Amina’s experience in recognition of her contributions to girl child education and the general development of her people  appears to drawn a new curtain that society  now appreciates and recognizes outstanding personalities irrespective of religion and sex. The paper therefore, concludes by charging women in the north and beyond to explore and grab the opportunities brought about by the event in the struggle for the changing plight of female.
Programa de nivelamento em matemática no campus de Codó da Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Authors: Vieira Arlane Manoel Silva , Neves Danielly Mota
Published: August 2022

O Programa de nivelamento em matemática desenvolvido no Centro de Ciências de Codó da Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA) é uma ação de intervenção pedagógica com a finalidade de proporcionar aos alunos ingressantes do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Naturais/Biologia (LCN/Bio) a revisão de conteúdos da matemática básica, bem como reduzir os índices de evasão e retenção, numa perspectiva de construir uma vida acadêmica mais autônoma e produtiva. O público-alvo deste projeto foram os alunos ingressantes de LCN/Bio. No início do programa, os alunos realizaram uma avaliação diagnóstica. Utilizou-se de vídeo-aulas e resoluções de exercícios no desenvolvimento das aulas e, ao final do curso, os alunos foram submetidos a um segundo teste com o propósito de avaliar o seu desempenho. De modo geral, o desempenho dos estudantes no segundo teste foi significativamente maior (p=0.05) em relação à avaliação diagnóstica, indicando, assim, que o programa contribuiu efetivamente para o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades relacionadas aos temas propostos de matemática.
Gamificação na Educação Matemática: uma aplicação com o ensino de frações
Authors: Camargo Jessica Daiane , Mota Vania Corrêa , Sakuno Irene Yoko Taguchi , Silva Ricardo José Souza da
Published: August 2022

O artigo tem como objetivo utilizar a metodologia de Gamificação e analisar como o uso do Framework “Game das Frações” contribui no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Esta pesquisa é de cunho qualitativo, onde o campo de estudo foi uma turma de estudantes do 9° ano do Ensino Fundamental da Escola Tupã localizada no distrito de Nova Colina/RO. O jogo consiste em 52 cartas, sendo dois coringas e 13 cartas de cada naipe, variando resultados de 1-13. As cartas de ouro, espada, copas e paus contêm as operações de adição, subtração, divisão e multiplicação respectivamente. A Gamificação iniciou-se com a aplicação da plataforma online Kahoot para verificar se os alunos conseguiriam identificar as diferentes imagens propostas e avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos mesmos. Com o resultado da dinâmica o vencedor pode escolher os componentes do seu grupo. Após essa divisão foram realizadas as três fases do Framework “Game das Frações”, contendo cada fase três rodadas acumulativas de pontos. Conclui-se que os alunos têm dificuldades nas operações com frações e demonstraram não conhecê-las como parte de um todo, no entanto, depois de aplicada a dinâmica, essas dificuldades puderam ser contornadas.
Matriz de estratégias de inovação para empresas de base tecnológica
Authors: Procópio Rocha Bekembauer , Santos Luiz Diego Vidal , Silva Liária Nunes da , Holanda Francisco Sandro Rodrigues
Published: August 2022

Integralizar estratégias de inovação permite que as empresas alcancem ganhos de insights sobre suas atividades, melhorando seu desempenho de forma sistemática. As firmas tem a possibilidade de optar, de acordo com suas peculiaridades, dentre diversas estratégias de inovação, e assim obter ganhos via introdução de novos produtos, abertura de novos mercados, criação de parcerias institucionais, introdução de novas tecnologias, entre outros. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi construir uma matriz de estratégias de inovação para fomentar a criação e manutenção de vantagens competitivas sustentáveis em Empresas de Base Tecnológica. Uma revisão Scoping Review foi realizada, usando critérios do método PRISMA para revisão de escopo, nas bases de dados Lens, ScienceDirect, Scopus e Web of Science, utilizando os descritores: innovation strategy, startup e technology firms. Foram identificados na fase de seleção 181 registros, que, por meio dos métodos de seleção e classificação adotados foram selecionados 22 artigos para análise classificatória final.  Os 22 estudos descrevem tipos de estratégias de inovação a saber: inovação disruptiva, inovação aberta, inovação verde, coopetição, interna, externa, exploratória, criadora, pragmática, imitativa, tecnológica, não tecnológica, hibrida, agressiva, analista, imitativa, defensiva, futurista, proativa e inovação de risco. O estudo possibilitou ressaltar os diversos tipos de inovações, sua importância e os graus de inovatividade aplicados, e se a compreensão destes conceitos se mostra importante à medida que a integração estratégia/inovação permite as organizações obterem ganhos mais efetivos e com baixo risco associado.
Proactive decisions and their relationship to the emotions of academic achievement among university students
Authors: Al-Yousifi Ali Abbas , Murad Yousr Abbas Kazem
Published: August 2022

The current research aims to identify the proactive decisions of university students. The total research sample consisted of (800) male and female students, with (400) statistical samples and (400) final samples distributed among (8) faculties at the University of Kufa (4) faculties in specialization Scientific and (4) faculties in the humanitarian specialization, for the second and fourth stages of the scientific and humanitarian specialization for males and females for the morning study among the students of the University of Kufa for the academic year 2021-2022. One of them is for the proactive cognitive skills represented by (goal, systematic search for information, alternatives, and future vision) and the other component of the proactive personality traits represented by (initiative, striving to improve decision) and by (46) items, after extracting the validity of the two scales, and after checking the availability of characteristics Psychometrics of the two scales, were applied to the research sample, and after data collection and statistical processing using the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, percentile weight, t-test for one sample and two independent samples and a correlation coefficient b Yerson and Spearman and exploratory factor analysis and triple variance analysis
Analysis of results of primary closure in fistula in ANO
Authors: Maurya Kamlesh Singh , Ahirwar Sandeep Kumar , Hurmade Khushal Rao , Kushwah Govind
Published: August 2022

Aim: Prospective analysis of results of primary closure in fistula in ano in terms of (a) Immediate- Bleeding, perianal haematoma, pain, suture line dehiscence and healingperiod. (b) Later - Incontinence & reccurence rate and Patient’s compliance & feasibility of technique in NSCBMC Jabalpur. Methods: Prospective study was conducted in Department of Surgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpurbetween Aug. 2012 to Sept. 2013. Total 60 patients were taken and divided in two groups, group-A (30 patients) taken as case study in which pimary closure was done and group-B (30 patients) taken as control group in which open fistulectomy was done. Results:  Majority of patients were 31 to 60 years (80%). More number of males than females. (M=93.3%, F=6.7%). Perianal Discharge (90%), Pain (56.7%) and Swelling (33.3%) were the main complaints. Fistula-in-ano with a single opening (83.3%) was the commonest occurrence and posterior opening (70%) situation was more common. Bleeding was seen in open method (group-B=30%) whereas none of the patients shows bleeding in primary closure technique (group-A). Perianal haematoma was more seen in open method (group-B=20%) compare to primary closure method (group-A=6.6%).
diasporic identities in the selected literary works of CHITRA BANERJEE, Bharti Kirchner, Jhumpa Lahiri and Monica Ali
Authors: Aldewan Mushtaq Ahmed Kadhim , Al-Saleet Ayat Kadhim Ghanim
Published: August 2022

The current paper expects to assess chosen books of conspicuous Indian American writers Chitra Banerjee, Bharti Kirchner, Jhumpa Lahiri and Monica Ali in the light of hypothesis and traits of diaspora. Basically diaspora implies deliberate or powerful movement from one‟s local country to an unfamiliar country with the end goal of home. In the diaspora, individuals from the outsider local area share aggregate ethnic awareness and keep up with solid subjugations with their local land. Diaspora creates some existential issues for workers like sensations of dislodging, social struggle, personality disarray, and so on obviously, the outsiders have the alternative whether to surrender the language, culture, and customs of their local land or keep loving them in the settled land. In any case, by and large, despite the fact that outsiders embrace the way of life and way of life of the settled land, they can't totally leave the roots and upsides of their local land. Most diasporic issues are credited to social struggle. The local culture of the workers conflicts with the way of life of the settled land and creates further issues like recognizable proof, etc.
Effects of various agitation techniques on sealer penetration in dentinal tubules using CLSM
Authors: Tomar Deeksha , Sarin Jyoti , Sharma Apoorva , Sharma Nikita , Arora Pulkit , Kumar Puneet
Published: August 2022

Aim: To compare the effect of ultrasonic, sonic and rotary sealer activation techniques on depth of penetration of sealer in the dentinal tubules. Materials and Methods: Freshly extracted 60 single rooted human permanent mandibuar premolar with mature apex were collected. A size 10 no. K file (Dentsply Maillefer) was introduced into each canal. The irrigation procedure was accomplished by using 2ml of 5.25% NAOCl for each file used. Roots were randomly divided into 3 groups on the basis of sealer activation techniques. The specimens were kept in incubator at 37 degree Centigrade temperature for 2 days. The dentin segments were examined on a confocal microscope in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi under 4X,10X magnification. Results: A total of 60 teeth were included in the study and they were divided into three groups on the basis of method of agitation of sealer: GROUP I - Lentulospiral, Group II-Ultrasonic endodontic tip, Group III - Endoactivator and obturation was done with gutta percha. Mean percentage and depth of penetration was greatest in Group II i.e. Ultrasonics when used for agitation and statistically significant than Group I lentulospiral and Group III Endoactivator.
Formulation and evaluation of transdermal prepration of bifonazole for the reatment of Sabboric dermatitis
Authors: Shadab Shadab , Rathi Neha , Islam Mojahid Ul
Published: August 2022

The current work marks a concentrate on definition plan and assessment of antifungal Cream. This study comprises of Bifonazole as unmistakable specialists for against candida or antifungal action. A few excipients, for example, Liquid paraffin and borax as emulsifying specialist were utilized to deliver critical definition as Cream. The Cream were ready by utilizing 3.5% Liquid Paraffin, Methyl Parabens and Propyl Parabens separately have their own OK outcomes as shown in the trial study. The pH of definitions was 6.20 to 5.90 and consistency according to Brook field viscometer 11 was in the scope of 95400-127200. Cream was truly assessed and found no totals aftereffects of which showed magnificent consistency. As far as spredibility the definition containing 3.5% blend of Liquid Paraffin has more worth (19.52±0.018) that promoted antifungal cleanser. Sound qualities boundary consideration of sped up steadiness according to standard method and based on standard worth in conditions of temperature and moistness was of huge outcomes.
Stroke volume versus stroke volume variations as guidance for fluid therapy in major abdominal surgery
Authors: Aly Ahmed Mohamed Elsayed , Nakeeb Mohamed Mohamed El , Agameya Hussein Mohamed , Ghandour Moutaz Abdel Mohsen
Published: August 2022

Background: The aim of the present study was for comparison of stroke volume versus stroke volume variations as guidance for fluid management under guide directions of electrical cardiometry, during major abdominal surgeries. The primary outcome was to compare between two fluid infusion protocols, regarding the haemodynamic changes, whereas secondary outcomes were to evaluate the impact of each protocol on extravascular lung water and oxygenation changes in the post-operative periods, study the effect of each of the adopted method on postoperative complications, incidence of acute kidney injury and intensive care unit staying duration. Settings and Design: This study was a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Methods: The study was carried out on 60 patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery. 30 patients, whose intraoperative fluid administration was managed by stroke volume optimization, were compared with 30 patients who received intraoperative fluid therapy guided by stroke volume variation optimization. Results: There was no difference regarding haemodynamic changes in terms of mean heart rate, mean blood pressure, stroke volume, stroke volume variation, and cardiac index. The first group showed a significant incidence of postoperative pulmonary edema which affected oxygentation process till 24 hours postoperatively.
review on correlation between the total dissolved salts (TDS) and electrical conductivity (EC) of water samples collected from different area of Bhiwani city, Haryana, India
Authors: Mohit Mohit , Suprita Suprita
Published: August 2022

The aim of our paper is to study the water quality parameters specially refers to the presence of soluble salts and non ionic solutes. Different water samples were collected from different areas of Bhiwani city, Haryana. Measurement of Total Dissolved Salts (TDS) is very important because it is widely concerned with plant growth and their yield, food technology, making environment safe, human health, and boilers. Different physical chemical methods are used to describe the estimation of dissolved salts such as TDS meter, conductivity meter, gravimetric method, EDTA and boiling. Furthermore, our analysis is based on measurement of TDS and EC at normal room temperature as well after boil the sample for 10 minutes. Our research reveals that TDS and EC are two different parameters. TDS depends upon total dissolved salts in the water while conductivity depends on mobility of ions i.e. their transport number. TDS/EC ratio of different water sample is found not a directly linear. The average value of k for five water sample is decreased after boiling the water from the 0.774 to 0.694.
Effectiveness of lenalidomide as a topical ointment in mouse models of imiquimod-induced psoriasis
Authors: Thamer Sajjad M. , Yahya Mohammed Qasim , Mahmood Ahmed Mh. , Ahmed Ahmed Ghaith
Published: August 2022

Background: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder whose cause is unknown. Psoriasis appears to be an immune-mediated disease, according to growing evidence. The immunomodulatory effects of lenalidomide inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines that have been associated with several hematologic cancers. Lenalidomide enhances the host's immune system by regulating T cell proliferation, which causes alterations in inflammation that are associated with the etiology of psoriasis. The purpose of the study: In this trial, the aim was to study the effectiveness of lenalidomide as an ointment in the treatment of psoriasis-induced in mice and to examine the histological differences between the tested groups. Materials and methods: This study was conducted from November 2021 to June 2022. 70 healthy male albino mice, which were randomly divided into seven groups of 10 mice each. Psoriasis was induced by imiquimod in groups (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6). Group 1 received only 5% imiquimod cream, Group 2 received Clobetasol ointment, Group 3 received only the base containing lenalidomide and Groups (4, 5, and 6) received lenalidomide ointment (1%, 2% and 3%, respectively).
relevance between faith to God and health dimensions in the Holy Quran: A content analysis
Authors: Ali-Asghar Sharifi-Rad , Masoumeh Otaghi
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Islam has the largest number of followers in the world after Christianity. Islamic religions and sects differ in their beliefs, ceremonies, rites, and leaders, but all have in common the faith to God and the Quran. God places great emphasis on the health of his servants in the holy Quran. This study aimed to analysis the relevance between faith to God and the dimensions of health in the holy Quran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted by using content analysis of the original text of the holy Quran in eight steps. Meanings of the verses of the holy Quran were used in five Persian and five English translations. Content analysis were done through conceptual coding, categorization of the codes, and achievement of the main themes. Results: 800 verses of the holy Quran showed appurtenances of the faith including faith to God, God's verses, God's Books, God's angels, the unseen word, and the Last day are related to five dimensions of the heath including physical, mental, social, spiritual, and moral. Conclusion: This study offers new messages about the infinite meanings and concepts of the holy Quran verses by a new outlook at the relevance between faith to God and health.
Late referral of fetal congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation in COVID-19 pregnant women: Diagnostic and management dilemma from limited resource setting country: Case report
Authors: Septivera Yusra , Wardhana Manggala Pasca , Winarno Dhihintia Jiwangga Suta , Fitriati Mariza , Handayani Kartika Darma
Published: August 2022

we reported a case of late congenital cystic malformation (CCAM) diagnosis with problematic COVID-19 infected condition during delivery and dilemmatic neonatal management. A 24-year-old pregnant woman, second pregnancy, came very late in pregnancy (38 weeks gestational age), misdiagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Our ultrasound examination revealed congenital cystic malformation type-1 in the right lung, with some of the normal lung lobes. The Left side lung was normal. CCAM volume ratio (CVR) 2,79 cm. Due to COVID-19 infection, our multidisciplinary team decided to perform quick chest tube insertion during the ex-utero intrapartum therapy (EXIT) procedure to avoid pneumothorax complications continued with intubation for the newborn. Neonatal middle right lung lobectomy was done after optimal condition at 20 days old with pathology anatomic result of CCAM type 1. The diagnosis, type, and prognosis of CCAM should be established earlier to make enough time for the better-prepared multidisciplinary management of the newborn.
What can Erythopoetin do for you?
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: August 2022

Erythropoietin is an effective drug to increase your number of red blood cells. It is primarily used in anemic patients with cancer and on dialysis, but it is also popular with athletes that want to (illegally) increase their endurance performance, most notably cyclists and cross country skiers.
JoVE: Interview with Moshe Pritsker
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: August 2022

The ScienceOnline09 meeting last weekend not only had a number of interesting presentations and discussions, but even more importantly, was a great opportunity to personally interact with a great number of people that share your ideas and interests.
Zotero: Interview with Trevor Owens
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: August 2022

Zotero is a reference manager built as an extension of the Firefox web browser. The best introduction to Zotero is probably this short video. Last week the newest version (1.5 beta) was announced on the Zotero blog. Among the most exciting new features is the synchronization of library data with the Zotero server, which in the future will allow a lot of interesting social features.
Papers: Interview with Alexander Griekspoor
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: August 2022

Good software solves a problem. When one journal after another switched to PDF as electronic document format, and journals started to appear only in electronic form, storing papers as printouts in folders became impractical. But the PDF files will soon start to clutter the hard drive, despite efforts to organize them by topic, year or author. At least for Macintosh users, Papers is one practical and elegant solution to this problem.
Editorial Vol. 01 Nº1
Authors: Manrique Nugent Manuel Alberto Luis
Published: August 2022

SRJOURNAL C.I.D.I. Nos presentamos con el primer Vol. 01 Nº1 del primer semestre del 2021 de su  Revista Científica y Tecnológica arbitrada y editada por un equipo de investigadores reconocidos por el  Registro  Nacional  Científico,  Tecnológico  y  de  Innovación  Tecnológica  RENACYT–CONCYTEC que conforman parte, nosotros contamos con pares ciegos a nivel nacional e Internacional que forman parte de su Consejo Editorial; esta es una publicación que al año se darán dos semestrales, gestionada mediante el Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Intelectual  y  la  que  tiene  como  objetivos fundamentales  es el Promover  y  Contribuir  a  la  difusión de  la investigación científica  en  las  diferentes  disciplinas  del  conocimiento y  además poder difundir  los  resultados  de  las  diferentes investigaciones  para  diversas  consultas  y  ser  un  soporte al  acceso  abierto  que  recoge  la  producción científica del entorno nacional e internacional.
Editorial Vol. 02 Nº3
Authors: Manrique Nugent Manuel Alberto Luis
Published: August 2022

SRJOURNAL C.I.D.I. Hace su presentación en esta oportunidad  del Vol. 02 Nº3 del primer semestre del 2022 de su  Revista Científica y Tecnológica arbitrada y editada por un equipo de investigadores reconocidos por el  Registro  Nacional  Científico,  Tecnológico  y  de  Innovación  Tecnológica  RENACYT–CONCYTEC que conforman parte y así mismo contamos con pares ciegos a nivel Internacional que forman parte de su Consejo Editorial; esta es una publicación semestral, gestionada mediante el Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Intelectual  y  la  que  tiene  como  objetivos fundamentales  es el Promover  y  Contribuir  a  la  difusión de  la investigación científica  en  las  diferentes  disciplinas  del  conocimiento y  además poder difundir  los  resultados  de  las  diferentes investigaciones  para  diversas  consultas  y  ser  un  soporte al  acceso  abierto  que  recoge  la  producción científica de las distintas comunidades centros poblados a nivel nacional e internacional.