bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La innovación de las bibliotecas
Authors: Uriarte Morataya Roxanda
Published: September 2021

El presente ensayo se basa en la evolución de las bibliotecas que constantemente innovan los servicios y colecciones físicas al formato digital, con la aparición de las nuevas tecnologías, con ellas los programas y plataformas informáticas para el desarrollo de las comunicaciones. En la vida cotidiana las personas generan vínculos que transmite conocimientos, lo que generó la necesidad de transmitirla, preservarla y conservar la biblioteca, es por ello que, las bibliotecas poseen un papel vital como preservadora, conservadora y comunicadora para la comunidad donde se encuentre, con el paso del tiempo han surgido nuevas necesidades por lo que han evolucionado para poder sostener los servicios,  las colecciones, mobiliario y equipo para la disposición a  los usuarios.
El Crimen que nunca acaba
Authors: Velez Palacios Magnolia de los Ángeles
Published: September 2021

Los ataques contra el medio ambiente ocasionan daños que pueden ser irreversibles, muchos de ellos, provocaron muertes que quedaron en omisión puesto que no se pudo castigar estos delitos debido a que no hay una rama legal especifica que se encargue de solucionar este tipo de problemas, dentro del currículo de algunas universidades se incluye el tema de medio ambiente como eje transversal, lo que provoca ausencia de formación solida en este campo. El objetivo de este artículo es predecir la cantidad de muertes de origen ambiental para el año 2021 por medio de series cronológicas tomando como base registros del Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Guatemala para que los resultados sean tomados en cuenta como testimonio hacia una adecuación curricular en la que se podría prevenir o minimizar estos crímenes.
Edición de revistas científicas en el ámbito universitario
Authors: Díaz Sabán María Isabel
Published: September 2021

La revisión del surgimiento y desarrollo de las revistas científicas y su adopción por las universidades latinoamericanas tuvo pertinencia para la comprensión del proceso editorial que se lleva a cabo en las revistas editadas por la Fahusac. Esta exploración sentó las bases para un posterior análisis y actualización de dicho proceso normado por entes internacionales y las propias directrices internas de la facultad, con el objetivo de que se logre actualizar el proceso y generar instrumentos que faciliten la labor editorial, desde la selección de los materiales hasta su divulgación una vez publicados. Esta revisión de literatura se realizó tomando en cuenta publicaciones con un máximo de 10 años, se seleccionaron artículos sobre revistas científicas universitarias con énfasis en el ámbito latinoamericano.
La sostenibilidad ambiental como eje transversal en la formación del diseñador gráfico
Authors: Meléndez Sandoval Miriam Isabel
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se sintetizan los resultados de la investigación realizada en la Escuela de Diseño Gráfico de la USAC. Esta inquietud surge porque a pesar de que la Sostenibilidad Ambiental –SA– es un criterio inherente al desempeño del diseñador, es poco abordado como eje Transversal en su formación. A partir, de lo anterior, se expondrán los aspectos relevantes que sirvieron para dar respuesta al objetivo general, orientado a establecer qué lineamientos académicos son pertinentes para que en la Escuela de Diseño Gráfico, se elabore una propuesta en la que se definan las estrategias pedagógicas que permitirían que se aplique la SA de manera trasversal.

Asimismo, se plantea que los objetivos específicos sirvieron para, indagar y documentar con docentes del curso de Visual 8 el nivel de implementación de los criterios de SA como requerimiento en los proyectos realizados y si las estrategias pedagógicas empleadas, los evidencian como eje transversal; y si las directrices teórico-prácticas serán guía, para que en la Escuela, construya una propuesta de estrategias pedagógicas que implementen los criterios de la SA como eje transversal de la formación del diseñador.

A partir de los resultados obtenidos se genera apertura por parte de la comunidad educativa proporcionando las directrices conceptuales y pragmáticas que se determinaron en el estudio, así los docentes construirán un planteamiento pedagógico que facilite que los criterios de la SA sean eje transversal en la carrera.
QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SELENIUM IN ASTRAGALUS AND THYME OFFICINAL PLANTS
Authors: Darbinyan Hranoush H. , Khachatryan Hambardzum H.
Published: September 2021

The content of selenium organic forms in Astragalus and Thyme officinal plants was determined by means of spectrophotometry method using phenylthiourea as a reagent. The selenium content estimated spectrophotometrically is equal to: 11750 μg/kg in Astragalus and 450 μg/kg in Thyme. The amount of selenium in these plants determined earlier by means of mass-spectrometry method is equal to 12000 μg/kg and 600 μg/kg, respectively.
ASSESSMENT OF SWEET CHERRY (PRUNUS AVIUM L.) GENOTYPES GROWN IN CONDITIONS OF ROMANIAN NORTHEASTERN AREA
Authors: Corneanu Margareta , Golache Iuliana Elena , Iurea Elena , Mineață Iulia , Sîrbu Sorina
Published: September 2021

The soil and climate conditions in Romanian Northeastern area are favorable for cherry cultivation, but some times can occurred some calamities. The paper presents a study which during 2020 at the Research Station for Fruit Growing (N-E of Romania), using five sweet cherry genotypes as research material: ‘Van’, ‘Croma’, ‘Elaiași’, ‘HC920402’, ‘HC930208’. Observations and determinations were performed in regards to the frostdamages, the main growing and phenological stages and the physical and chemical traits of the fruit. The phenological stages were evaluated for beginning of flowering and fruit ripening (expressed in growing degree-days, GDD). For these sweet cherry cultivars, the highest values concerning the fruit’s weight have been recorded for ‘Elaiași’ (9.15 g) and ‘HC920402’ (7.7 g), while fruit’s equatorial diameter have ranged between 23.21 mm and 25.16 mm. The content of soluble dry solids (SDS) was between 14.6 and 20.2 °Brix. The proposed objective aims at introducing in the assortment the new varieties with quality fruits and their resistance to cracking, with ripening time at the extremities of the sweet cherry season.
Reshaping Mozambican Representative Democracy: Could it be the Way-Out for its Democracy?
Authors:   Phd candidate at University of Zimbabwe, Malope Savio J. R.
Published: September 2021

If there was a referendum in Mozambique today, an overwhelming majority of the people would vote against their government having anything to do with the current model of democracy. They know all too well that there has definitely been a considerable welfare reduction to them as a result of the way this thing called “Representative Democracy” has been being played out in their country during the past decade. There is no doubt that the overwhelming majority of the Mozambican people if not, most African governments would prefer to see fundamental changes in their countries’ relations with this Western model of democracy. There is a virtual consensus among the general public, vocally expressed in the local media, as well as among officials, who naturally prefer putting forth their views in more private settings, that the relationship between citizen and the democratic institutions has been detrimental to the country, that far from helping it to become politically and economically viable, these institutions have been capitalising on, exacerbating and perpetuating Mozambique’s crisis. The research was based on participant observation, and it also involved a bibliographic review of relevant documents in the area of political participation, philosophy and other documents such as the 2004 Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, Mozambican legislation, reports and research already published by other organizations.
Parents' Perceptions about the Role of Hearing in the Development of Language and Speech in Children
Authors:   Lecturer at Heimerer College-Prishtina, Baruti Shukrije
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this research was to understand the perceptions of parents on the difficulties of children in language development and speech when they also have hearing impairments. The research focused on three cities in Kosovo, Gjilan, Prishtina and Prizren. Respondents of this research are 60 parents of children with hearing impairments, of the mentioned high schools. The questionnaire measured the opinions of parents regarding the topic we have for research, primary schools in the municipalities of Gjilan, Pristina and Prizren that are participants in this research. This questionnaire included 29 questions. In conclusion, it is understood that the lower the level of hearing in children, the lower is the development of language and speech in children, p <0.01, r = -531 **.
Risk of neurally mediated syncope in hypothyroidism and obesity
Authors: Lanz-Luces José Ramón , Lanz-Luces José Manuel , Escobar Guzmán Luis Fernando , Lanz-Souquett José Daniel , Aceituno Héctor , Rodrigues Artuza Carlos , Lanz-Luces José Luis
Published: September 2021

Introduction and rationale: Thyroid hormones participate in several known mechanisms of cardiac function, being compromised in hypothyroidism (HPT), when uncontrolled, is associated with weight gain. HPT and Obesity participate in autonomic dysfunction.
Aborto inseguro Fundamentos para un diálogo constructivo
Authors: Kízer Saúl , Uzcátegui Ofelia , Toro Merlo Judith , Canache C Luzardo
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo es estudiar el aborto inseguro como problema de salud pública y sus repercusiones en la morbimortalidad materna que permita la formulación de medidas de carácter preventivo que conduzcan a la disminución de la frecuencia del aborto y sus complicaciones.
Evidencia sobre estrategias de mindfulness en profesionales de la salud: scoping review
Authors: Sánchez Zambrano Alix , Diaz Quijano Diana Marcela , Hernández Rincón Erwin Hernando
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Explorar la evidencia existente sobre las estrategias de mindfulness y sus beneficios e personal de salud. Metodología: Scoping review. Resultados: Se evidenció aumento de las publicaciones sobre mindfulness los últimos 5 años, la mayoría de los estudios eran de intervención.
Deliberando sobre el ciberbullying
Authors: Rojas Loyola Germán
Published: September 2021

El ciberbullying es un acto agresivo e intencionado en anonimato, entre menores de edad, repetitivo y constante en el tiempo, con el uso de tecnologías de la comunicación e información. Se valoró el problema siguiendo la metodología para la deliberación del modelo bioético.
Guzanos: una receta médica del siglo XVIII para el manejo de miasis en el Nuevo Reino de Granada
Authors: Aguirre-Bejarano Paula , Martínez-Lozano Julio César , Briceño Balcázar Ignacio , Melo-Pérez Laura , Tuta-Quintero Eduardo , Gómez-Gutiérrez Alberto
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Presentar una receta médica del siglo XVIII utilizada en los tiempos del Virreinato de la Nueva Granada, en la cual se prescribe el uso de leche (savia) de plátano para el tratamiento de los “guzanos” (miasis cutánea). De igual forma, analiza con base en conocimientos actuales, cómo actúa la fórmula sobre mecanismos fisiopatológicos de la enfermedad, explicando la extracción de los gusanos en la piel.
La investigación científica del Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros y su impacto en el desarrollo de la ciencia venezolana. El tratamiento de la tuberculosis pulmonar con aceite de chaulmoogra
Authors: Contreras Ricardo R
Published: September 2021

El Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros fue un médico y profesor universitario y, adicionalmente, un científico pionero en el área de la medicina experimental y la microbiología con artículos publicados y reconocimiento internacional. En tal sentido, se realizó el estudio del impacto que el artículo intitulado “Nota preliminar acerca del tratamiento de la tuberculosis por el aceite de chaulmoogra”, publicado en 1918 por la Gaceta Médica de Caracas, tuvo en el contexto científico de la época y su relevancia para el desarrollo de la ciencia venezolana, considerando que esta investigación estaba estrechamente relacionada con el laboratorio y las cátedras que fundó en 1891 en la Universidad Central de Venezuela, y con la formación de un grupo de médicos y científicos durante el período 1891-1919.
Medicine in Ancient Egypt
Authors: Müller Aixa , Soyano Andrés
Published: September 2021

Knowledge of the medicine practiced in Ancient Egypt is found mainly in the so-called medical papyri, of which the oldest is the Lahun papyrus (c. 1800 b.C) which mainly reveals knowledge of gynecology and obstetrics, including methods of contraception. Surgical cases, most of them related to trauma, are dealt with in the Edwin Smith papyrus. Specific medical and anatomical terms, such as brain, fracture, and seizure, appear for the first time in this treatise.
Semblanza del Dr. Oscar Alberto Rodríguez Grimán
Authors: Navas Farfán Hugo
Published: September 2021

Mi maestro y yo teníamos muchas cosas en común, vivimos y crecimos hasta nuestra etapa universitaria en San Juan una populosa parroquia Caraqueña, hoy mejor conocida como San Martín, pasión por la Medicina, la Cirugía, el Béisbol, amor extremo por nuestros hijos y por la UCV.
Semblanza del Dr. Mario Sánchez-Borges
Authors: Capriles Hulett Arnaldo , Caballero Fonseca Fernán
Published: September 2021

Resulta muy grato hablar sobre la venezolanidad y hacerlo de aquellos valores del campo médico revierte particular orgullo; el Dr. Mario Sánchez Borges, científico a carta cabal, médico de corazón, compañero de labores y amigo de muchísimos años es un singular ejemplo. A Mario lo conocimos de bachiller en el internado rotatorio de pregrado del Hospital “Carlos J Bello” de la Cruz Roja Venezolana.
Utilidades del razonamiento bayesiano en la aproximación diagnóstica de las infecciones necrosante de piel y tejidos blandos
Authors: Escobar-Pérez Johan , Charry-Borrero David , Sánchez-Barrios Diego , Tuta-Quintero Eduardo , Mantilla-Florez Fabian , Aguirre-Moyano Gabriella , Gutiérrez-Montenegro Lina
Published: September 2021

La infección necrosante de piel y tejidos blandos es caracterizada por su rápida progresión hacia la fascia superficial. La aproximación diagnóstica se basa en los hallazgos clínicos y paraclínicos; sin embargo, es difícil reconocer las manifestaciones clínicas iniciales, debido a sus similitudes con otras infecciones de tejidos blandos purulentas o no purulentas.
Correlación y concordancia entre el valor de metros caminados durante la caminata de seis minutos realizada en corredor y banda estática no motorizada
Authors: Bastidas-Goyes Alirio , Tuta-Quintero Eduardo , Hincapié-Díaz Gustavo , Santiago- Henríquez Ernesto , Gutiérrez-Sepúlveda Cesar , Echeverría-González Claudia , Rada-Escobar Robín , Rodríguez-Rojas Sandra
Published: September 2021

Introducción: La caminata de 6 minutos (C6M) es subutilizada en la actualidad, lo anterior al parecer, por la poca disponibilidad de espacio físico en los centros de atención en salud. Realizar una forma de caminata alterna reproducible permitiría el estudio y seguimiento de pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva (EPOC).
Disregulación emocional y resiliencia en pacientes con diabetes tipo II
Authors: Gómez-Acosta Andrés , Sierra –Barón Willian , Alpi Stefano Vinaccia , Matta-Santofimio Jesús
Published: September 2021

Antecedentes: A pesar que en el mundo se han desarrollado estudios empíricos que vinculan dificultades en la regulación emocional y en la resiliencia manifestadas por los pacientes de diabetes tipo II, no se cuenta con estudios similares en el medio local.
Trends of maternal mortality by hemorrhage, avoidable tragedy? Maternity “Concepción Palacios” 1939-2020
Authors: Cabrera Lozada Carlos , Gómez Jeiv , Faneite Pedro , Uzcátegui Ofelia , Kizer Saúl
Published: September 2021

A descriptive, retrospective, and analytical study was carried out, a documentary research type, under a mixed paradigm to analyze the historical evolution of maternal mortality (MM) due to obstetric hemorrhage in the “Concepción Palacios” Maternity.
Etiological pathogen causes of diarrhea in children
Authors: Widhanar Esa , Ghufron Musa , Triastuti Nenny , Hartati Edim
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The incidence of diarrhea in early childhood in developing countries has a mortality rate of nearly one million each year. This study aims to determine the pathogens that cause diarrhea in children based on their groups.
Characteristics of patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever and its relationship with the prevalence of dengue shock syndrome in children
Authors: Hartati Edim , Anas Muhammad , Djalilah Gina Noor , Paramita Ayu Lidya
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Many dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases tend to increase from year to year. This study aims to determine DHF patients’ characteristics and determine their relationship with the prevalence of Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) throughout children.
Effects of treadmill exercises on pancreatic β cell function through the role of vitamin D in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Irawati Anugrahini , Mudjanarko Sony Wibisono , Tinduh Damayanti
Published: September 2021

Background: Vitamin D is a lipophilic compound that can be trapped in adipose tissue that is often obtained in metabolic syndrome. This study aims to compare 25(OH)D levels and pancreatic β cell function before and after moderate-intensity treadmill with increased speed and gradual inclination in type 2 diabetic patients.
Triple elimination in pregnant women in Indonesia
Authors: Octaviana Dinda Sella , Hidayati Afif Nurul , Aldika Akbar Muhammad Ilham , Miftahussurur Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Background: Triple elimination, which is an activity to control the transmission of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and hepatitis B from pregnant women to babies in Indonesia, has very minimal data regarding progress and current conditions. This study aims to identify the Triple Elimination profile at community health centers in Putat Jaya, Dupak, and Perak Timur, Surabaya.
COVID-19 and hepatitis B Ambassador of Surabaya, Indonesia: Motivation, commitment, and knowledge of youth generation towards health programs in the pandemic era
Authors: Alfaray Ricky Indra , Rahmah Firyal Nadiah , Yodianto Lionardy , Ayu Rezkitha Yudith Annisa , I’tishom Reny , Yamaoka Yoshio , Miftahussurur Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Background: To curb Corona Virus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and Hepatitis B further spread, the local Health Ministry collaborated with local communities to build COVID-19 and Hepatitis B Ambassador. This program utilizes the youth generation to support health promotion and health prevention.
Relationship on the performance of doctors in inpatients towards the level of patient satisfaction
Authors: Samodra Ilham Daud , Prijambodo Tjatur , Ghufron Musa , Widyaningsih Sri
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The hospital is one place that provides personal health services in the short term and long term. Assessing a hospital’s quality of service can be seen from the satisfaction of patients who seek treatment. This study aimed to determine inpatient clinic patients’ characteristics and the relationship between doctors’ performance and satisfaction levels of inpatients.
Admission assessment criteria in predicting students’ academic performance in newly established medical school
Authors: Yuliyanasari Nurma , Irfana Laily , Prahasanti Kartika , Hidayah Akil Syafarinah Nur
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Various medical education institutions around the world have different methods and criteria in selecting the ideal candidate. This study aims to determine the most appropriate admission criteria for predicting student academic performance in a newly established medical faculty in Indonesia.
Effect of astaxanthin on malondialdehyde level in damaged cerebral cortex tissue in male rat (Rattus norvegicus) induced by formaldehyde orally
Authors: Hasyim Erik Ahmad , Novianry Virhan , Zakiah Mistika , Andriani  , Laksmi Dewi Dyan Roshinta
Published: September 2021

Background: Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a dialdehyde substance that is the final product of lipids peroxidation in the human body, and it can be used as a biomarker of oxidative stress. One of the most potent antioxidants known nowadays is astaxanthin. This study aims to investigate the effect of astaxanthin on the MDA level in cerebral cortex tissue of Rattus norvegicus, which was given oral formaldehyde.
Correlation of pre-operating antibiotic types with surgical site infection in post-appendectomy patients
Authors: Romadoni Fitria , Handayani  , Bhayusakti Aditya
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Prophylactic antibiotics are antibiotics given to patients undergoing surgery to prevent infection due to surgery. Surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that occurs when microorganisms from the skin, other body parts, or the environment enter the postoperative incision. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between preoperative antibiotics and the occurrence of SSI.
Respiratory allergy with concentration ability in young adults
Authors: Handayani  , Awwalia Evi Sylvia
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Respiratory allergies prevalence in Indonesia, Asia, and the world ranges from 4-10%. Patients with respiratory allergies and other chronic respiratory diseases often experienced deterioration of productivity and concentration ability. This study aims to observe the correlation between respiratory allergy and concentration ability in adults.
Mental health, depression, and quality of life levels in heart failure patients
Authors: Ali Firdaus Abraham Ahmad , Azizah Nur , Silvia
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Heart failure is the most common cause of death. About 20 %-40 % of heart failure patients’ have depressive disorders. Improvements in patients’ quality of life could give an effect on the progression of cardiovascular disease. This study aims to describe depression and quality of life in heart failure patients.
Characteristics of reproductive-aged women with unmet need for family planning
Authors: Rochmaya Nadia , Marlina Uning , Primadina Nova
Published: September 2021

Introduction: One factor that led to the increase in population was the unfulfilled need for family planning or unmet needs. The number of unmet needs in Indonesia is still high, at 10.50 %. This study aims to determine the differences between unmet needs in reproductive-aged women for family planning.
The effect of smoking degree on the incidents of cataracts
Authors: Rahma Nyimas Salsabila , Rezkitha Yudith Annisa Ayu , Prameswari Kaniraras Lintang , Prahasanti Kartika
Published: September 2021

introduction: A cataract is a condition of the eye lens experiencing turbidity. It is the highest cause of blindness in the world. Smoking is one of the risk factors for cataracts. According to the Brinkman index, the degree of smoking is a multiplication between smoking time and the number of cigarettes consumed in a day. This study aims to analyze the influence of smoking degree on cataracts.
Immunoglobulin-E and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody in Graves’ disease with Atopy
Authors: Wironegoro Rio , Baskoro Ari , Effendi Chairul , Pranoto Agung
Published: September 2021

Background: Graves’ disease is known to have a high recurrence rate with recent evidence linked pollen allergy as one of the factors that might induce relapse in Graves’ disease. Therefore, it was argued that IgE might play a role in inducing relapse of Graves’ Disease. This study aims to investigate the correlation between IgE and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone ReceptorAntibody (TRAb) in Graves’ disease respondents with a history of atopy.
Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries’ Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases
Authors:   Department of Oncology–Burjeel Cancer Institute–Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, O Al-Shamsi Humaid
Published: September 2021

Objective: This cross-sectional study aims to report the clinicopathological features of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) patients with Gastric Cancer (GC). Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated patients from GCC countries presenting with GC, treated at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas from 1981 to 2015. After obtaining an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval to conduct this cross-sectional study, the data were collected from the charts of 96 consecutive GCC patients diagnosed with GC according to electronic and paper medical records (for cases prior to the implementation of the electronic medical records): The charts were reviewed for demographic data, clinical data, diagnostic tools, endoscopic location of the tumour and clinicopathological features of the GC. Statistical analyses were performed by using SPSS version 20. Numerical data were presented as mean +/- standard deviation (SD) (For normally distributed data); median and range (For not normally distributed data). Nominal data were expressed by percentages. Results: 96 patients identified with histologically confirmed gastric carcinoma from Saudi Arabia (KSA) (40%), UAE (26%), Qatar (16%) Kuwait (10%), Oman (3%) and Bahrain (2%). The median age was 54.5 years and 40 patients (42%) were less than 50 years of age. 61% of the patients were of male gender and 39% were female. Intestinal type was the most common histological type in 61% of cases, 30% had signet cell histology. The aggressive signet ring histology is the most common (71.4%) in younger patients (Age < 50) in this cohort. Out of those 28 patients tested for HER-2 amplification, 6 (20%) were found to be amplified. Finally, 76% of the patients presented with stage IV disease. Conclusion: GC tends to present in advanced stages in GCC population with median duration from first symptoms to diagnosis was 9.3 months (2 to 18 months). GC in patients from GCC countries is diagnosed at 10 years earlier than in Western population. Intestinal‐type histology is most common similar to the western population, yet aggressive histology (signet ring) is high in younger population. HER-2 amplification rate is similar to Western populations. This is the first study to report these findings in GCC population with gastric cancer. Further collaboration and research are needed across the GCC countries to better characterize GC in this region and to understand the early onset pattern of GC observed in this report.
Cancer Associated Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia: A Rare Paraneoplastic Syndrome
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, North Chicago, IL, Kuchkuntla Aravind Reddy
Published: September 2021

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemias (MAHA) are secondary to damage of RBCs because of endothelial vascular damage of blood vessels leading to hemolysis. MAHAs are characterized by negative coombs test and are associated with several etiologies that include can be either hereditary complement or ADAMTS13 deficiency or sepsis or malignancy. Cancer associated MAHA (CA-MAHA) is a rare and is seen in patients with advanced metastatic disease. CA-MAHA has significant mortality rate and chemotherapy is the only therapeutic option, however overall survival is poor. Here we, present a rare case of CA-MAHA secondary to metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma with an unknown primary. In patients, when the cause of progressive MAHA is unknown, the possibility of cancer associated MAHA must be considered and a comprehensive work up for an underlying malignancy must be done.
Transarterial Radioembolization Treatment of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Invading the Right Atrium
Authors:   Radiology Department, Clémenceau Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon, Yammine Kabalane , Khalife Sarah ,   Radiology Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Published: September 2021

Tumor thrombus infiltration of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) into the inferior vena cava and right atrium is rare and is associated with a poor prognosis due to the critical location of the tumor and the limited efficiency of the available treatment strategies. In this study, we report the case of a patient with advanced HCC and tumor thrombus in the inferior vena cava and right atrium who demonstrated complete response with mass retraction upon Yttrium-90 trans-arterial radioembolization (90Y- TARE) therapy. Throughout the 16 months follow-ups after the radioembolization, the patient was free of any complications, revealing no occurrence of radiation-induced pneumonitis or tumor recurrence.
Thoracentesis Guided By Focused Ultrasonography Performed By the Intensivist Physician in Malignant Pleural Effusion: A Safe Strategy
Authors: Martínez Dormar David Barrios
Published: September 2021

The wide use of pulmonary and cardiac ultrasound in critical medicine allows early diagnoses and the performance of certain procedures that achieve a prompt intervention in a type of patient who does not wait. Thoracentesis is a percutaneous procedure for collecting pleural fluid, and it has diagnostic utility and therapeutic applications. The use of ultrasound to perform an evacuative and diagnostic thoracentesis has proven to be a simple, safe, low-cost, and especially reproducible procedure in personnel under training and with training already established. We present an algorithm on the realization of a successful Thoracentesis Guided by Focused Ultrasonography Performed by the Intensivist Physician in Malignant Pleural Effusion, which is based on different protocols of daily practice in intensive care units. This algorithm follows certain steps and with good performance for the identification of pleural effusion, catheter passage and drainage of the effusion.
Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, North Chicago, IL, USA, Kuchkuntla Aravind Reddy
Published: September 2021

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer worldwide with an estimated annual incidence of 2 million in the United States. Majority of the patients present with a suspicious skin lesion with surrounding soft tissue destruction, but distant metastasis is rare, reportedly in less than 0.05-0.1% of all cases. So far, around 350 cases have been reported with majority of metastases occurring in primary lesions of head and neck. Here, we present a patient with high-risk BCC lesion presenting with distant metastasis.
INFLUENCE OF CHARACTER ROLES IN COMEDIC MOVIES ON ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA
Authors: Mararo Francis , Mberia Hellen , Omoke Lillian
Published: September 2021

Purpose: This research intended to determine the influence of character roles in Comedic movies on attitudes towards sexual orientations such as lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBTs) of University students in Kenya. Comedic movies have exploited and portrayed various controversial topics including LGBTs using satire, irony, sarcasm, and stereotypes for humor purposes. The study used social learning theory (SLT) as the underlying proposition.

Methodology: The study used mixed methods research design that further used a convergent parallel mixed method model to obtain quantitative and qualitative data. It targeted University students sampled from 7 main chartered public and private Universities in Nairobi County. A sample size of 467 students was used. Focus group discussions involving 30 FGDs participants were also involved. Further, content analysis of the Modern Family comedic movie containing sexual orientations contents was also done. Inferential statistics used were descriptive, correlation, regression and ANOVA analysis.

Findings: The study revealed that indeed comedic movies use humor to introduce and thus influence attitudes towards sexual orientations of University students in Kenya. For instance, majority of the respondents agreed that there are more comedic movies containing positive sexual orientations character roles contents which eventually influenced the attitudes towards sexual orientations of University students in Kenya. Additionally, a majority of the respondents agreed that they are more tolerant and accepting of sexual orientations/LGBTs because of watching comedic movies containing sexual orientations. The study also noted that there is an increasing number of University students who openly admitted to be LGBTs.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study identified the media’s role in changing the youths’ attitudes towards sexual orientations. Evidence from media contents and societal occurrences, indicated that such sexual orientations are no longer hidden. Also, there have been increased open discussions of LGBTs plights and rights in the Kenyan media recently. Therefore, media contents in Kenya have become a ready platform through which contents with these sexual orientations have been exposed to the broader audience. However, the study also noted that this exposure has been met with diverse views splitting opinions with some opponents being homophobic.
CAMP MANAGEMENT AND THE RIGHT TO FOOD FOR ELDERLY REFUGEES: A CASE STUDY OF NYARUGUSU REFUGEE CAMP, KASULU DISTRICT IN TANZANIA
Authors: Massawe Deockary , Mbaro Peter , Milimu Wilkister
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine how camp management ensures the right to food for elderly refugees in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kasulu District in Tanzania.

Materials and Methods: The study adopted a mixed method research design. The study target population was 4,080 elderly refugees aged sixty years and above and 21 senior camp managers.  Stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to obtain the sample for the study. Krejicie and Morgani (1970), was used to obtain a sample of 344 elderly respondents and purposive sampling to select 21 senior camp managers. The study used questionnaires and in-depth interview guide to collect primary data. The collected quantitative data was analyzed with the aid of SPSS using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage. The qualitative data collected using interview guides was analyzed thematically using content analysis. The results were presented in tables, charts and bars.

Results: The study found that most of the elderly refugees involved in the study had no idea what camp management entailed. The study also found that most of the elderly refugees aged 60 years and above in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp Kasulu District in Tanzania were not able to find all the food they would have liked. Further, the study found that satisfactorily nutritional status is paramount so as to meet the dietary needs of the elderly. The study also found that overcrowding in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kasulu District in Tanzania was hindering the ability of the camp management to provide the elderly with sufficient food to a very great extent.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that there is need for the camp management in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kasulu District in Tanzania to create awareness amongst refugees themselves and humanitarian organizations, and risk assessment and interventions to improve access to an adequate and appropriate diet for the elderly refugees aged 60 years and above.
Review on the Systemic Damage and Biochemical Alterations Associated with COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Mebrat Yiglet
Published: September 2021

According to the WHO daily report, the world lost 4.3 million peoples and more than 203 million of the people were infected by the epidemic till August 10, 2021. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) is a respiratory disease and it is a systemic infection with cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and hematological manifestations, leading to death. Many biomarkers reflecting the main pathophysiological characteristics of the disease have been associated with the risk of developing severe disease. Biochemical changes like leukocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, cytokine storm, decreased albumin, increase in ALT, total bilirubin, LDH, and procalcitonin levels are significant predictors of ICU admitted COVID-19 patients. So, monitoring of biochemical parameters in COVID-19 patients is critical for assessing disease severity and progression as well as monitoring therapeutic intervention.
REVIEW: REMDESIVIR AS A CANDIDATE FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT
Authors: Anasia Iffah , Zulharmita Zulharmita , Asra Ridho
Published: September 2021

Remdesivir is the first drug that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 disease. From several therapeutic options, Remdesivir is a direct-acting antiviral drug that has previously been tested against the Ebola virus, known to be effective and safe enough to inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2. Corona virus or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a virus that attacks the respiratory system in humans, this virus can cause mild disorders of the respiratory system, severe lung infections, and even death. Remdesivir is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent that has previously shown antiviral activity against filoviruses (Ebola and Marburg viruses), coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS CoV-2), paramyxoviruses (type III influenza virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, measles, and mumps virus) and Pnemoviriidae (respiratory syncytial virus).
Review: Antibacterial Activity of Syzygium polyanthum
Authors: Iskandi Suryani , Fauziah Fitra , Oktavia Sri
Published: September 2021

Syzygium polyanthum is a species of the Myrtaceae family, used as traditional medicine by various ethnic groups, especially in Southeast Asia. Based on the studies, it has antibacterial activity. This article aims to review the studies about the antibacterial activity of S.polyanthum. Literature studies were used in the article review for 20 last years (2010-2020) from trusted online databases (ScienceDirect, NCBI, Researchgate, Google Scholar, and other publishers and trusted journals. The results showed that S.polyanthum had a significant effect in inhibiting the growth of bacteria likes Escherichia coli, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. It can be a conclusion that S.polyanthum has the potential to develop as antibacterial therapy.
PARADIGMA DO ARQUÉTIPO DE JUNG
Authors: Lopes da Silva Moises , Carlos Marques Durão Mário
Published: September 2021

Eloisa M. D. Penna  (2005) representando a Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo,  Sociedade Brasileira de Psicologia Analítica e a Associação Brasileira de Psicoterapia apresentou um trabalho intitulado O PARADIGMA JUNGUIANO NO CONTEXTO DA METODOLOGIA QUALITATIVA DE PESQUISA onde ela disserta sobre um método que possa convencer a ciência ou, no mínimo propor uma aceitação cientificista dos conceitos da Psicologia Analítica de C. G. Jung. O presente artigo tem como objetivo dialogar com este trabalho de Penna (2005) sobre os paradigmas que ela estabelece, a saber: perspectiva ontológica, possibilidade de conhecimento e, finalmente, a apreensão e compreensão dos fenômenos para recortar ao final o arquétipo de Jung que é apresentado por Penna (2005) como uma virtualização da realidade que passa a ser real ao indivíduo que devolverá essa realidade a sociedade e, com isso, formar-se-á uma realidade social arquéptica. Nesta viagem a apreenssão da realidade empírica do meio social é compreendida pelo indivíduo da forma que a suas pulsões inconscientes pulssionarem a sua aceitação consciente sem crise moral alguma, pois o método em questão anulou o superego do indivíduo para devolver ao meio o que ele idealizou como real e estabelecer no social a tal realidade arquetípica composta por arquétipos similares de outros indivíduos também pulssionados; similares, pois, igualdade não é realidade no campo ideológico. Finalmente, estabelecer-se-á uma metafísica de costume kantiana que Penna (2005) reconfigura logo no início de seu trabalho para adequá-la à validação de sua hipótese principal ao final.
Simulación del área foliar en papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) con los modelos SUBSTOR-Potato y VEGA-Potato
Authors: Vega - Ronquillo Manuel
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la simulación del área foliar en papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) con los modelos SUBSTOR-Potato y VEGA-Potato. Para cumplir este objetivo se utilizó el Sotfware DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) versión 4.5. El diseño fue pre experimental de nivel predictivo, se trabajó con dos variedades de papa Russet Burbank y Diacol Monserrat. Los resultados indicaron Con el nuevo modelo VEGA-Potato se encontró un IAF de 6.5 para la variedad Russet Burbank con un RECM 1.377 y para la biomasa 2207.6 mientras que para el modelo SUBSTOR-Potato se encontró un IAF de 5 con un RECM de 2.206 y para la biomasa 1617.3. Para la variedad Diacol Monserrat con el nuevo modelo VEGA-Potato se encontró un IAF de 7 con un RECM 1.073 y para la biomasa 1548.4 mientras que para el modelo SUBSTOR-Potato se encontró un IAF de 6 con un RECM de 2.462 y para la biomasa 1811.0. En conclusión, podemos decir que el nuevo modelo VEGA-Potato es más eficiente para la simulación del IAF y biomasa para las variedades de papa Russet Burbank y Diacol Monserrat.
Dinámica del género Anastrepha, en el cultivo de guayaba (Pisum guajava), en la parroquia Guasaganda Ecuador
Authors: Jácome - Mogro Emerson J , Basantes-Quinatoa Miguel , Jiménez-Jácome Santiago , Castro-Díaz Leonel , Marín-Quevedo Karina
Published: September 2021

La presente investigación se realizó en el Cantón La Maná, Parroquia Guasaganda, recinto La Playa con el objeto del estudio de la dinámica poblacional de la mosca de la fruta en el cultivo de guayaba (Psidium guajava L.), para el ensayo se colectaron las muestras utilizando trampas caseras tipo Harris con un atrayente (5ml de melaza, 5mg de bórax, 10mg de sulfato de amonio), que fue colocado en el hospedero, para determinar su capacidad hospedante sobre los individuos del género Anastrepha sp. Los frutos infestados se los llevó a laboratorio para realizar una cría, donde se utilizó turba y una dieta para adultos del género Anastrepha compuesta de agua y miel al 50%.  Como resultado se obtuvo 396 individuos correspondientes a Anastrepha striata, Anastrepha fraterculus, Anastrepha pickeli, con un índice de captura de 2.87 MTD (moscas/trampa/día), ­­con una capacidad hospedante de 5 a 7 larvas por fruto. De las diferentes colectas de los frutos se observó una infestación del  81 al 95%.  En la cría de las moscas de la fruta a partir de frutos infestados, en laboratorio se observó una emergencia del 65 a 85% de moscas con un total 1200 individuos que corresponden a especies: Anastrepha striata y Anastrepha fraterculus.
Universidad-Investigación- Desarrollo – Innovación
Authors: Briceño -Yen Henry
Published: September 2021

Este concepto, se desenvuelve en el ámbito referencial de los estudios de la ciencia, la tecnología y su implicancia en la sociedad; y que definitivamente tienen injerencia en el estado actual y diagnosticar cómo se encuentra desenvolviéndose una comunidad, puesto que toma aspectos vinculados al desarrollo visto desde la economía social, y de qué manera mediante la investigación e innovación pueden o han de contribuir a la solución de los diversos problemas, asimismo en la mejora de los diferentes procesos o productos que se presentan y atañen a la sociedad, en áreas de la salud, la agricultura, la alimentación, el medioambiente, educación etc.
BIAYA USAHA TANI JAGUNG HIBRIDA SERTA KONTRIBUSI TERHADAP PENDAPATAN PETANI DI KECAMATAN SEMBAWA KABUPATEN BANYUASIN
Authors: Kurniati R.A. Emmy , Kertasari Viaya Dini , Susiana Susiana , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung: 1. Biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan petani serta pendapatan petani dari usaha tani  jagung hibrida, 2. Keuntungan yang diperoleh dari usaha tani jagung hibrida, 3. Besarnya kontribusi  usaha tani jagung hibrida terhadap  pendapatan petani.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey dengan yang penentuan lokasi secara sengaja (purposive). Petani contoh diambil dilakukan secara acak dengan menggunakan (simple random sampling), diambil 20 petani dari 40 petani. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Biaya produksi yang dikeluarkan petani dalam usahatani jagung hibrida di Kecamatan Sembawa adalah rata-rata sebesar Rp. 3.936.250,-/luas garpan atau Rp. 13.727.500,-/ha, sedangkan penerimaan yang diterima petani adalah sebesar Rp. 6.600.000/Lg atau Rp.24.000.000,-/ha, dan pendapatan yang diperoleh adalah sebesar Rp. 2.663.750,-/Lg atau Rp. 10.272.500/ha. 2. Usahatani jagung hibrida di Kecamatan Sembawa adalah menguntungkan, karena nilai R/C 1,68. 3. Kontribusi pendapatan usahatani jagung hibrida terhadap total pendapatan keluarga di Kecamatan Sembawa adalah sebesar 45,62 % per luas garapan atau 76,39% per hektar.

Kata Kunci : jagung hibrida, keuntungan, usahatani
NILAI TAMBAH USAHA SALAI IKAN PATIN DI DESA SUNGAI RENGIT KECAMATAN TALANG KELAPA KABUPATEN BANYUASIN
Authors: Hengki Hengki
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan bulan Januari 2021, di Desa Sungai Rengit Kecamatan Talang Kelapa Kabupaten Banyuasin Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung nilai tambah, mengidentifikasi pola saluran pemasaran dan penerapan strategi pemasaran proses salai ikan patin. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah studi kasus, kemudian dianalisis dengan deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai tambah usaha salai  ikan patin sebesar Rp. 14.940,-. (rasio nilai tambah sebesar 47,428%). Keuntungan yang diperoleh Rp.670,967,-/Kg dengan marjin Rp.15.500,-/Kg ikan patin segar. Usaha salai ikan patin Jaya memiliki 2 pola saluran pemasaran yaitu saluran pemasaran nol tingkat atau saluran pemasaran langsung (zero levels channel or direct marketing channel) dan saluran pemasaran satu tingkat (one level) atau penjualan melalui satu perantara.  Hasil analisis SWOT usaha salai ikan patin dengan menerapkan kebijakan strategi agresif yang lebih fokus pada strategi SO (strength-opportunity). Nilai R/C sebesar 1,618 (> 1=untung) .
KONTRIBUSI PENDAPATAN WANITA DAN AKSES PANGAN RUMAH TANGGA NELAYAN DI KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Romdhon M. Mustopa
Published: September 2021

Wanita memainkan peran penting dalam memberikan kontribusi bagi pendapatan rumah tangga nelayan. Kontribusi pendapatan dapat memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tangga untuk pangan seperti beras, mie, sayuran, buah-buahan, dll dan untuk non-pangan seperti kain, rumah, kesehatan, pendidikan, dll). Secara ekonomi, tambahan pendapatan dari wanita meningkatkan aksesibilitas pangan rumah tangga nelayan. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis kontribusi pendapatan wanita terhadap pendapatan rumah tangga nelayan dan menganalisis akses pangan berdasarkan indikator ekonomi. Responden adalah istri dari 30 nelayan yang ditentukan secara sensus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontribusi pendapatan wanita terhadap pendapatan rumah tangga nelayan sebesar 31,56 persen, pendapatan itu berasal dari kegiatan pengolahan dan pemasaran ikan.  Persentase pengeluaran rumah tangga untuk konsumsi non-pangan sebesar 66,29 persen, lebih tinggi dari pengeluaran untuk konsumsi pangan sebesar 33,71 persen. Berdasarkan kriteria garis kemiskinan pengeluaran konsumsi rumah tangga nelayan masih di atas garis kemiskinan. Secara ekonomi, disimpulkan bahwa akses rumah tangga nelayan terhadap pangan adalah baik. Implikasi kebijakan adalah pemerintah daerah perlu merancang kebijakan bantuan dalam bentuk inkubator bisnis untuk usaha kecil perikanan tangkap, bantuan berupa teknologi tepat guna dan manajemen pemasaran produk. Kebijakan ini bertujuan untuk menjaga stabilitas dan kontinuitas kelangsungan bisnis, kontribusi pendapatan wanita dan aksesibilitas pangan untuk rumah tangga nelayan.