bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Imperforate hymen causing hematometrocolpos and acute urinary retention
Authors:   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia., Peralta Palmezano Fernando Javier
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The imperforate hymen is the result of a failure in the canalization of the vaginal plate, with an incidence of 1 in 2000 live births of women. Imperforate hymen can complicate with hematocolpos or hematometrocolpos. Common clinical manifestation is a periodic and long-lasting abdominal pain, enduring months to years before diagnosis.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in a young woman with eclampsia: Focus on imaging findings
Authors:   Radiology Department, A. Cardarelli Regional Hospital ASReM, Campobasso, Italy., Pierro Antonio , Simeone Daniela ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, A. Cardarelli Regional Hospital ASReM, Campobasso, Italy., Merla Rita ,   Breast Imaging Division of Radiology Department, A. Cardarelli Regional Hospital ASReM, Campobasso, Italy., Sciandra Mariacarmela ,   Radiology Department, A. Cardarelli Regional Hospital ASReM, Campobasso, Italy., Cilla Savino ,   Medical Physics Unit, Gemelli Molise Hospital, Campobasso, Italy.
Published: October 2022

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is a rare complication of arterial hypertension, eclampsia or pre-eclampsia, chemotherapy regimens, immunosuppressant medications, chronic renal failure and dialysis and autoimmune diseases [1]. Extremely rarely, PRES may occur in young women during puerperium [2]. Here by, we describe the case of a 29-year-old woman presenting a state of continuous eclamptic seizures. The patient promptly performed a CT imaging to rule out an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. The subsequent MRI imaging confirmed the CT findings, supporting the diagnosis of PRES. Due to the worsening of the clinical conditions it was necessary to induce childbirth.
A rare case of dystrophic calcification in anterior aspect of C4-C5 vertebrae due to infection in hemodialysis catheter
Authors:   DNB Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, India., Puri Saurabh , Gupta Ashish ,   DNB Medicine, Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Super Specialty hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, India.
Published: October 2022

A 42 year old female, known case of Lupus nephritis with post renal transplant status since 2 years was admitted with complaints of chronic neck, back and right shoulder pain, which was stabbing in nature. She had on and off pain for which she was being managed on OPD basis since 1 year. However, her pain has aggravated in past 1 week. Radiological imaging of cervical spine showed area of calcification in anterior aspect of C4 C5 vertebrae in lateral view.
Low intensity pulsed ultrasound in the treatment of delayed union: A case report
Authors:   Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy., Sandra Pfanner , Leonardo Baroni ,   Resident of Orthopedic Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.
Published: October 2022

One of the most challenging clinical problems, speciality in the trauma, is the management of patients with impaired fracture healing.
microRNA 155 as a potential biomarker in early detection of breast cancer: A meta analysis
Authors:   Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan., Khan Waqas , Samiullah Samiullah ,   Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan., Ahmad Hasnain ,   Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan., Khan Najeeb Ullah ,   Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan.
Published: October 2022

Breast cancer is one of the leading malignancies in women worldwide. Early detection of breast cancer could be the best strategy to hold on to cancer and save lives. Circulatory microRNAs are the most dominant method for diagnosis and monitoring cancers.
A case of a torcular dural arteriovenous fistula presenting with venous congestive encephalopathy
Authors:   Creighton University School of Medicine, USA., Tyler Schermann , Ansar Wali ,   Creighton University School of Medicine, USA., Brian Peters ,   Creighton University School of Medicine, USA.
Published: October 2022

A Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (DAVF) is defined as an anastomosis between meningeal arteries and dural venous sinuses or cortical veins.
Penetrating neck trauma with laryngeal exposure: A case report
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.138, Sheng Li Road, North District, Tainan 704, Taiwan., Kuo Liang Kuan
Published: October 2022

Penetrating neck trauma are defined as injuries deeper to the platysma, and is associated with serious complications because of its high density of vital structure contents. The fast establishment of a secure airway is the first priority of management, especially in patients with laryngotracheal insults that carries high risk of airway compromise.
Seeing the outside, remember the inside: A rare cutaneous manifestation of pancreatitis
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Ministry of Health, Malaysia., Lo Collin Kah Jing , Han Winn Hui ,   Clinical Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Malaysia., Faheem Nik Aimee Azizah ,   Clinical Specialist, Department of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia.
Published: October 2022

We present a case of a 70 year old man with recurrent abdominal pain for one month, which preceded the onset of erythematous tender nodules over bilateral lower limbs. After full history taking and extensive investigations, he was subsequently found to have chronic pancreatitis with a pancreatic duct stone. Skin biopsy of the nodules showed lobular panniculitis and in the setting of high serum amylase, he was diagnosed to have pancreatic panniculitis. We highlight the clinical and histopathological findings of this rare cutaneous manifestation of pancreatitis.
Emergence of extended-spectrum beta lactamase CTX M 27 in Shigella sonnei clinical isolate from croatia
Authors:   School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia., Bedenic Branka , Beader Natasa ,   School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Published: October 2022

The patient developed bacillary dysentery with frequent stools mixed with blood and mucus and was hospitalized in Sestre Milosrdnice Hospital in Zagreb, Croatia. Shigella sonnei was isolated from the stool specimen. The antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed by disk diffusion and broth microdilution method.
ASSESSMENT OF NURSES' LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND ITS CARE
Authors: EROĞLU Nermin , TEMİZ Gamze
Published: October 2022

Objective: The study was applied descriptively to evaluate the knowledge level of nurses about the care of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.

Method: The research was conducted in a multi-centered manner with people who work as nurses and whose e-mail and telephone information have been reached throughout Turkey. The sample consisted of 379 nurses who volunteered to participate in the study. The data were collected with the "Participant Information Form" and "Information Level Assessment Form on Multiple Sclerosis and Care".

Results: The knowledge scores of the participants differ significantly according to the age variable and education level. The knowledge scores of participants who had cared for individuals with MS before, the knowledge scores of those who received special education about MS, and the knowledge scores of those who read articles about MS, were higher.

Conclusion: In this study, it was found that the knowledge level of nurses about Multiple Sclerosis and its care was above the medium level. It is thought that their level of knowledge arises from experience. The results show that there is a need to increase the training of nurses on the subject.
Karcagi őszibúza fajták nemesítése, piaci lehetőségeik
Authors: Czimbalmos Róbert , Asbolt Gergő , Murányi Eszter
Published: October 2022

A szántóföldi Növények Nemzeti Fajtajegyzék 2021. évi listáján – a MATE Karcagi Kutatóintézetben folyó növénynemesítési tevékenység eredményeképpen – 14 karcagi növényfaj 36 fajtája szerepel, ebből 10 őszibúza fajta. A karcagi búzafajták nemesítése a Közép-Tisza régió egyik legszélsőségesebb termőhelyi tájegységében zajlik, ez a klasszikus nemesítésben komparatív előnyt jelent. Az itt nemesített fajták a karcagi tájkörzet éghajlati adottságaihoz jól alkalmazkodtak, természetes és a mesterséges kiválogatás hatására alakultak ki; intenzív, félintenzív és ökológiai termesztésre is alkalmasak. A pedigré szelekción alapuló klasszikus nemesítés elsődleges célja, hogy az új fajta egy vagy több tulajdonság tekintetében felülmúlja az elődeit. A nemesítőnek ismernie kell a helyi ökológiai adottságokat, az adott fajta minőségi, mennyiségi mutatóit, figyelnie kell az évjárat hatását és az ökonómiai elvárásokat is: az elit, I. és II. fok előállítása során követni kell ezek fedezeti hozzájárulásának alakulását is. ennek számítása, vizsgálata azért fontos, mert egy gazdaságban az agronómus döntéseivel csak a változó költségekre gyakorol hatást, tehát a fedezeti hozzájárulás minősíti a végzett munkát. A piaci szereplők számára sem másodlagosak a mennyiségi és minőségi mutatók, hisz az árualap értékesítésekor az meg kell feleljen az előírt minőségi szempontoknak annak ellenére, hogy még napjainkban sem mindig fizetik meg a minőségi felárat. Egy bevételnövelő, fontos tényező a fémzárolt vetőmag, amely a minőségi árualap biztosítéka, garantálja a fajtatisztaságot, a kiváló használati értéket. Sajnálatos, hogy a fémzárolt vetőmag használatának aránya országosan még mindig elkeserítően alacsony, 25 százalék körüli. Egy gazdálkodónak tisztában kell lennie azzal, hogy – az adott gazdálkodási körzetében – mely fajtákat érdemes termesztenie a ráfordítások szempontjából, az adott évjárathoz alkalmazkodva milyen agrotechnikát alkalmazzon. Gazdálkodásának eredményességét 40 százalékban a termőhely és az évjárat, 30-30 százalékban a választott fajta és az alkalmazott műveléstechnika határozzák meg. A sűrűsödő regionális klímatanácskozásokon egyre gyakrabban hangzik el, hogy a Kárpát-medencében megszaporodtak a szélsőséges időjárási kilengések. Erre megfelelő fajtaválasztással, e mögött álló növénynemesítéssel, a szélsőséges időjárási körülményekhez alkalmazkodó agrotechnikával, gazdasági elemzésekkel lehet és kell válaszolni.
Del PAN al PANS: un puente a la libertad económica para los residentes de Puerto Rico
Authors:   Instituto de Libertad Económica, Carrión-Tavárez Ángel
Published: October 2022

Este documento explica el origen, las características y el funcionamiento de la subvención en bloque del gobierno federal de Estados Unidos que actualmente recibe Puerto Rico para operar un programa de asistencia nutricional. Comparamos sus limitaciones con el sistema de beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP). Analizamos el posible cambio de la subvención en bloque al SNAP y el potencial de este programa para permitir que más personas trabajen y procuren su sustento y el de sus familias. Se considera el efecto sobre la actividad económica de los fondos federales destinados a la reconstrucción y construcción de infraestructura en la Isla. Finalmente, analizamos cómo los incentivos del SNAP podrían crear condiciones favorables para que aumente la tasa de participación laboral y lo que esto significa para la libertad económica del pueblo de Puerto Rico.
РАСЧЕТ ПАРАМЕТРОВ АСИНХРОННОЙ МАШИНЫ С МАССИВНЫМ РОТОРОМ ИЗ СПЛАВА ЖЕЛЕЗА И МЕДИ
Authors: Маилян А.Л. , Сагателян М.А. , Хангельдян А.Г.
Published: October 2022

Разработан способ улучшения параметров асинхронных машин с массивным ротором, которые отличаются от традиционных асинхронных машин конструкцией
безобмоточного ротора, а также величиной и формой основных параметров и характеристик. Исследованы асинхронные машины с массивными роторами из сплавов железа и меди. Приведен метод получения сплавов железа и меди с помощью порошковой металлургии. Данный метод экономичен в отношении материалов и так же, как и традиционные методы металлообработки, позволяет получать детали с нужными механическими, электрическими и магнитными свойствами. Рассмотрены различные сплавы железа и меди с пониженным значением магнитной проницаемости, которые относятся к группе высоколегированных сталей. Номер сплава определяется процентным содержанием меди. Сплавы железа и меди имеют подходящие электромагнитные характеристики и допускают возможность изменения магнитных и электрических параметров в заданных пределах. Изучены электромагнитные свойства сплавов при различном содержании меди, а также основные кривые намагничивания ряда железомедных сплавов. Введены понятия единичного комплексного магнитного сопротивления и объемного коэффициента, который представляет собой отношение объема используемой меди к объему используемого железа. Используя объемное содержание меди в процентах в сплаве, рассчитан объемный коэффициент для разных марок сплава железа и меди. Приведена последовательность расчета параметров асинхронной машины с массивным ротором из сплава железа и меди. На основе представленного метода произведен расчет параметров массивного ротора из сплава железа и меди. Получены механические характеристики асинхронных машин при использовании железомедных сплавов разных марок.
Evaluation of the effect of COVID 19 pandemic on breast cancer diagnosis
Authors: AKSOY Cihat , KOÇ Koray , ÇIRA Kamil , EMİR YETİM Emel , ÖZBİLEK Özgür , ÇİL GÖNÜLCÜ Sinem , CAN Günhan
Published: October 2022

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious changes in our routine healthcare practices. With this study, we aimed to determine the effect of the pandemic on the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Methods:The medical records of patients who applied for breast imaging between March 2019 and January 2021 were retrospectively scanned. Among the patients diagnosed with BI-RADS category 4 and 5, those who had percutaneous ultrasound-guided core needle breast biopsy (CNBB) and excisional biopsy after ultrasound guided wire marking (UGWM) were included in the study. The study period was divided into two groups; March 2019-January 2020 was grouped as pre-pandemic and March 2020-January 2021 post-pandemic.

Results:A total of, 14200 breast imaging examinations were performed in 9378 patients in the pre-pandemic period, and 3778 breast imaging examinations were performed in 2375 patients in the post-pandemic period. The mean age of the patients was 48.98±14.11 years. While the number of lesions biopsied was 201 (1.4%) in the pre-pandemic period, it was 61 (1.6%) in the post-pandemic period. The number of malignant breast lesions was 97 before the pandemic and 30 after the pandemic. After the pandemic, the number of patients undergoing breast imaging, the number of examinations, the number of biopsy, the number of malignant lesions decreased by 74%, 73%, 69% and 69%, respectively. The highest decrease in the number of examination was in April and May, with 97.55% and 96.35%.

Conclusions:With the pandemic, the number of patients admitted to the hospital, the number of breast imaging, the number of biopsy and the number of malignant breast lesions detected decreased about 70%. It has been noticed that during the pandemic process, patients have been delaying their regular check-ups and the time to apply to the hospital has been prolonged.
Which is more valuable in the follow-up and evaluation of stable COPD cases; CRP or Eosinophil or Leukocyte?
Authors: BOZKURT Nurgül , BOZKURT Ali İhsan
Published: October 2022

Objective:COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation with exacerbations.It is known that inflammatory markers such as CRP(C-reactive protein), eosinophils and leukocytes can be variable in exacerbations of COPD and should be followed-up.In this study,the relationships of CRP, eosinophil, leukocyte levels with the number of exacerbations/prognosis were investigated in COPDpatients.

Methods:Data from stable COPD patients were analyzed in the study. CRP, eosinophil and leukocyte levels were measured. PFT was performed, CAT(COPD Assesment Test), m-MRC(Modified Medical Research Council) scores were calculated. The relationships between the number of exacerbations, CAT and m-MRC scores and CRP, eosinophil and leukocyte levels of the patients were evaluated. Correlation analysis, ANOVA and X2 tests were used in the analyses.

Results:The mean age of the stable 151 COPD patients was 66.1 years and 84.8% were male. The annual number of exacerbations is 1.9±5.1. Eosinophil level was found to be high in 9.9% of cases, this rate was 4.7% for CRP. Leukocyte level was found to be high in 20.5% of cases. The correlations between the CRP,eosinophil and leukocyte levels and the m-MRC, CAT score, GOLD(Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) classification, the number of exacerbations were examined. There was no significant correlation between CRP and eosinophil levels and these parameters. Positively, significant correlation was found between leukocyte level and both m-MRC, CAT scores and number of exacerbations. Similarly, it was found that the proportion of patients with "high leukocyte levels" increased in patients with high number of exacerbations, m-MRC and CAT scores(p
Birden Fazla Sürücü Mutasyonlu Küçük Hücre Olmayan Akciğer Kanserli Hastalarda Optimum Yaklaşım İçin Hangi Tedavi Seçilmelidir? Bir Vaka Raporu ve Literatür İncelemesi
Authors: BALÇIK Onur Yazdan , OKTAY Esin , DÖNMEZ YALÇIN Gizem
Published: October 2022

We present a case of concomitant c-ros oncogene 1 (ROS1) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and fusion in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a 59-year-old patient and review the treatment efficacy of co-mutations. The choice of the treatment and its effectiveness with rare co-mutations is a subject of considerable interest. This review will provide clues to the optimal treatment approach to NSCLC patients with more than one driver mutations. However, randomized studies are needed to clarify which patients with concurrent mutations may benefit from chemotherapy or related tki.
ANAIS DO I CONGRESSO NACIONAL INTEGRADO EM URGÊNCIA EMERGÊNCIA E UTI (I CNIUEU)
Authors:   LITERACIA CIENTÍFICA EDITORA & CURSOS, Santos Samuel Lopes dos , Ferreira Pedro Lucas Alves , Gois Lucas Costa de
Published: October 2022

I Congresso Nacional Integrado em Urgência e Emergência e UTI (I CNIUEU), promovido pelo Instituto Inova (CNPJ: 34.055.613/0001-48), ocorreu nos dias 12 e 13 de agosto de 2022, sendo realizado na modalidade on-line (virtual) com transmissão feita pela plataforma do YouTube. Tratou-se de um evento multiprofissional, de âmbito nacional e caráter técnico-cientifico, que objetivou intensificar a troca de conhecimento profissional e fortalecimento das bases do maior sistema de saúde pública do mundo, o SUS.
EVALUATION OF HOUSEHOLDS‘ PRACTICES TOWARDS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Authors: ELAMIN MOHAMED OSMAN , WILLIAM MARY ACHOL , RAHAMTALLA HATIM , ALSHEHRI ALI , ELAMIN FOWZI
Published: October 2022

Solid waste is the organic and inorganic waste materials such as product packaging, furniture,clothing, bottles, kitchen refuse, paper, paint cans, batteries, etc. Management of solid waste; is theprocess of collection, treatment, and recycling of solid waste in a sustainable manner to avoid theadverse effect on the environment. In Sudan waste management is poor and solid wastes aredumped along roadsides and into open areas, endangering health and attracting vermin. Thisdescriptive cross-sectional community-based study with the aim to assess the practices of thehouseholds towards the management of house refuse was conducted in Al-Ozozab, Khartoum,2019. Four hundred households were selected by multi stage sampling techniques from thecommunity and data were collected by questionnaire and observation checklist. Most types (83.3%)of containers used for the waste store were plastic bags. All (100%) of the respondents cover the wastecontainer. Almost all the respondents wash their hands with water and soaps after cleaning. 50.7%of respondents hear about hazardous domestic waste from TV and (19.3%) from radio. More thanhalf (53.3%) of the housesâ level of cleanliness was very good. Factors such as age, marital status,education level, family size, and monthly income significantly influence waste managementpractice. It can be concluded that the household has good level of practice towards solid wastemanagement.
Bioética para la formación de Bioquímicos y Farmaceúticos
Authors: Quesada Delgado Alexandra
Published: October 2022

El sistema educativo de la Universidad de Guayaquil incorpora la Bioética como una asignatura obligatoria, en tercer semestre de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, se abordan cuatro unidades, con actividades grupales e individuales. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis sobre capacitación en lineamientos bioéticos, sistema de enseñanza y logros actitudinales del estudiante. Se aplicó una encuesta con 3 secciones y 13 preguntas usando un cuestionario con escala tipo Likert, la validación de la consistencia interna mostró un valor de 0.99 para el Coeficiente de Correlación Alfa de Cronbach, desarrollado en la plataforma Office 365, con el uso de Form. Participaron 90 estudiantes que aprobaron la asignatura en marzo 2021 y 62 en noviembre 2021. Se encontraron alicientes respuestas (de acuerdo y total acuerdo): cambiar de actitud respecto al ejercicio de los valores morales para la práctica pre y profesional se destaca un 84.9%, con la asignatura de Bioética ha logrado recibir una formación profesional humanista con énfasis “en un trato personalizado y digno al paciente”, 90.1%, enseñanza de la asignatura en el Tercer Semestre, 82.2% y 92.8% de respondieron que la enseñanza de la Bioética debe ser participativa, colaborativa y dinámica. Se espera que el aporte de esta investigación empodere a los bioquímicos y farmacéuticos, refuerce su accionar con fundamentos, ética y dignidad, los incite a reflexionar para bienestar de nuestra sociedad.
A sustentabilidade como Itinerário Formativo nos espaços da Universidade da Maturidade da Universidade Federal do Tocantins
Authors: Brito Marlon Santos de Oliveira , Osório Neila Barbosa , Silva Neto Luiz Sinésio , Oliveira Nubia Pereira Brito , Nunes Filho Fernando Afonso , Garcia Marcela Cristina Barbosa , Sousa Sá Francijanes Alves de , Carneiro Elizângela Mendes Sousa
Published: October 2022

Com mudanças na Educação Nacional, as trocas e transferências culturais recebem força por meio da Escola, em seus espaços pedagógicos de trajetória do aluno ao longo do período de vida escolar. Diante disso, objetivamos divulgar percepções sobre projetos transversais de Educação Ambiental, mantidos pela parceria de Escolas da Educação Básica com a Universidade da Maturidade, da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UMA/UFT), na cidade de Palmas, Tocantins. Observamos como os Itinerários Formativos que abrangem a sustentabilidade envolvem as pessoas idosas em currículos escolares na educação intergeracional. Entre os métodos, estão o fichamento de referências bibliográficas, um estudo de caso e a coleta de dados qualitativos por meio de reuniões com os alunos da UMA/UFT e profissionais das Escolas, mediados por formulários com perguntas semiestruturadas. Nossos resultados são rastros de uma Tecnologia Social que une Escolas de Educação Básica e Universidade, com atividades que alcançam componentes curriculares, projetos, cursos, oficinas entre outras situações de ensino e aprendizagem. Concluímos que a produção acadêmica compartilha informações úteis ao diálogo sobre a prática curricular de Itinerários Formativos e convida para imersões nas instituições de ensino públicas e privadas para uma vivência mais próxima e registros das percepções do fenômeno.
Estimativa de parâmetros de um modelo cinético enzimático de produção de biodiesel por transesterificação de óleos vegetais
Authors: Almeida Vitória Cuellar , Ferreira Amanda Vitória Lima , Dias Victor Hugo Farias , Cardoso Dilson Nazareno Pereira , Rodrigues Emerson Cardoso , Ferreira Josiel Lobato
Published: October 2022

A produção de biodiesel tem ganhado destaque por ser uma alternativa ao combustível fóssil, sendo a principal forma de produção através da transesterificação que envolve a produção de combustível a partir de triglicerídeos e álcool utilizando enzimas lipase como catalisador. No presente trabalho, foram estimados os parâmetros cinéticos envolvidos nas reações de transesterificação para a produção de biodiesel escolhidos mediante uma prévia análise de sensibilidade. Os parâmetros foram determinados utilizando o software Wolfram Mathematica através de um ajuste não linear, pelo método de Levenberg-Marquardt. A partir dos resultados obtidos foi verificado a qualidade do ajuste através da conversão de triglicerídeos em biodiesel ao compará-la com dados experimentais de trabalhos disponíveis na literatura, verificando que as estimativas dos parâmetros obtidas são capazes de recuperar os valores da variável de estado conversão de forma satisfatória para o modelo estudado.
Evaluation of the hepatotoxic potential of methanol seed kernel extract of Mangifera indica (Mango) using rat mode
Authors: Melford Uche Elendu  , Chris Akunne Wariso  , Amah Akuma Kalu  , Ogwo Elisha Uko
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the hepato-toxic potential of methanol seed kernel extract of Mangifera indica (mango). Dry mango seeds were broken to release the kernels which were subsequently dried at room temperature prior to grinding to fine powder. 500 g of powdered plant sample was developed into extract with the aid of a standard analytical procedure. Twenty (20) adult male albino rats divided into four (4) groups of five rats each. Group I (normal control) which was fed normal rat chow and water ad-libitum. Group II, III and IV were administered 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg of extract respectively for 21 days after which rats were sacrificed and blood sample collected and analysed for the activity of serum hepatomarkers ; Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was evaluated using standard procedures. Result obtained from the study showed that administration of 100 and 200 mg/kg bw did not increase the activity of the serum hepatomarkers. However, a contrary observation was made on the activity of serum hepatomarkers in rats administered with 400 mg/kg of MSKE inferring that methanol seed kernel extract of Mangifera indica (mango) could contain a hepatotoxic agent which can only elicit damage in large doses.
Leadership Style and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Mwangi Weru ,   Management University of Africa
Published: October 2022

This study aimed at establishing the influence of leadership style on the financial performance of commercial banks operating in Kenya. The study adopted a positivist philosophy, correlational and cross-sectional research deigns and a target population comprising management staff working in commercial banks. 385 respondents were selected from 10,395 management staff. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires with data being analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Parametric test statistics was adopted to establish the significance influence of variable effect at 95% level of significance as well as to test the study hypothesis. The regression of coefficients indicates that transformational leadership has a positive and significant partial effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya with Democratic Leadership having a positive and significant partial effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study also shows that autocratic leadership has a positive and significant partial effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya while Laissez-Faire leadership has a negative and significant partial effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study recommends that that top managers of the commercial banks need to take up effective transformational and democratic leadership style in their management programs. This can be achieved through staff training and development using both in-house and open training programs as well as continuing development programs. Banks should join hands with training and educational institutions in regard to development of leadership modules under their training programs.
Impact of Governance Practice on Unity and Reconciliation among Genocide Survivors and Released Prisoners of Rwandans Post 1994 Genocide in Nyanza District
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Kigali-Rwanda, NAMBAJE Alice
Published: October 2022

The objective of this research was to assess the impact of governance practice on unity and reconciliation among genocide survivors and released prisoners of Rwandans post 1994 genocide in Nyanza District. Specifically, the research intended to assess the characteristics of governance practice that influence unity and reconciliation among genocide survivors and released prisoners in Nyanza District; to assess the lessons that can be drawn from the experience of unity and reconciliation due to governance practice among genocide survivors and released prisoners in Nyanza District and to evaluate the relationship between governance practice and Unity and Reconciliation among genocide survivors and released prisoners in Nyanza District. Moreover, the carrying out of this research, concentrating on Good Governance, has motives of current confidence, and there was no recent empirical findings concerning the correlation linking governance practice and Unity and Reconciliation in Nyanza District. Descriptive and correlative research designs were used. Study population size was 21740 while the sample size was 122. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Quantitative approach was used in data analysis by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Findings revealed major characteristics of governance practice such as participation, responsiveness; equity and inclusiveness, accountability, transparency and rule of law have mean (μ) value which is between 1.00-1.50, while the variables with 1.51-2.50 are effectiveness and efficiency as well as consensus orientation. For the lesson, 95.9% of respondents affirmed that unity and Reconciliation are possible; 95.1% of research participants acknowledged that the restorative justice is important in unity and reconciliation; 86.9% of respondents recognized that Genocidists should not be dehumanized; 82.8% of respondents underlined the full cooperation to fight against genocide ideology is essential to unity and reconciliation whilst 75.4% of respondents approved that the only governance is not sufficient for unity and reconciliation. Regarding the relationship, the correlation coefficient is 0.880 meaning that there is a positive higher correlation between governance practice and Unity and reconciliation. Keywords: Governance practice, Governance characteristics, Unity & Reconciliation
Relationship between Menstrual Hygiene Management and Lower Reproductive Tract Infections among Adolescent Girls in Informal Settlements in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors:   Kenyatta University, Ngaruiya Virginia , Mutisya Redempta ,   Kenyatta University, Ngeranwa Joseph ,   Kenyatta University
Published: October 2022

Infections of the lower reproductive tract are a public-health concern. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, the link between menstrual hygiene, water, sanitation and hygiene variables and lower reproductive tract infection has not been appropriately explored. This study sought to determine the menstrual hygiene management practices associated with occurrence of lower reproductive tract infections among adolescent girls in Informal Settlements in Nakuru County. The study used a community-based cross-sectional design targeting adolescent girls in informal settlements in Nakuru County. Multi-stage and simple random sampling methods were used to obtain a sample size of 385 adolescent girls. The findings showed that the proportion of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) among the participants was 59.71% Regarding the menstrual hygiene management practices, adolescents who changed absorbent material more than twice a day were 0.22 times less likely to report experiencing a LRTI compared to those who changed once a day, (p=0.005), those who dried their reusable absorbent material outside the house were 0.26 times less likely to be infected with LRTI compared to those who dried inside the house, (p=0.014), and those who reported bathing  3times during menstruation were 0.27 less likely to report occurrence of LRTI compared to those who bath once, (p=0.012). The study found significant association between type of absorbent material, frequency of changing absorbent material, frequency of bathing, presence of hand washing equipment and presence of anal cleansing material in toilets and lower reproductive tract infections. A study in this population that incorporate comprehensive microbiological and clinical assessments so as to get a better estimate of the prevalence of LRTI would be recommended, this will also support development of public health interventions. Keywords: Menstrual Hygiene Management, Lower Reproductive Tract Infections, Adolescent Girls
Valór, Podér no Asaun Sosiál: Relasaun entre Sosiedade, Kultura no Transmisaun Koñesimentu tuir Max Weber
Authors: Boarccaech Alessandro
Published: October 2022

Max Weber nu’udar pensadór – ema hanoin-na’in – prinsipál ida entre hirak seluk iha finál sékulu XIX no iha inísiu sékulu XX. Ninia obra fó influénsia ba área oioin, hanesan filozofia, psikolojia, sosiolojia, antropolojia, istória no siénsia polítika. Entre konseitu hirak-ne’ebé Max Weber dezenvolve ona mak hanesan konseitu sira kona-ba asaun sosiál, valór, tipo-ideal, sistema dominasaun, desencantamento do mundo no racionalização da sociedade. Ideia sira Max Weber nian importante tebes, tanba ajuda ita atu hanoin kona-ba relasaun entre sosiedade, kultura no forma oinsá ema sira aprende atu relasiona ba malu iha komunidade nia laran.
Mapping and analysis of topography of Bangalore metropolitan region
Authors:   Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Janana Bharati Campus, Bangalore, Muniraja H A
Published: October 2022

Bangalore was built by Magadi Kempegowda at 1537. Bangalore ruled by various kingdom in 1758- Hyder Ali, in 1799- British overthrew Tippu sultan, in 1881- Mysore wodeyar, After the independence, Bangalore was designed as the capital of Mysore state in 1956, Bangalore Metropolitan Region comprises Bangalore urban district, Bangalore rural district & Ramanagara district. The Bangalore Metropolitan Region lies towards the south-east in the south Indian state of Karnataka. The Bangalore Metropolitan Region situated between 12◦ 14’ 16” to 13◦ 30’ 26” north latitude & 77◦ 2’ 51” to 77◦ 57’ 45” east longitude. The total geographical area of Bangalore Metropolitan Region is 8005 sq. Km. The main aim of the paper are To Know Topography of Bangalore Metropolitan Region. To Mapping Topography of Bangalore Metropolitan Region. To reach set goals first literature collected from various works and to prepare maps for topography of Bangalore metropolitan region remote sensing data and GIS techniques are used. Bangalore is fast growing metropolitan city hence to know and mapping of the topography is required. Keywords: Topography; Lithology; soil; remote sensing
Selected issues and challenges of Bangalore metropolitan — A critical analysis
Authors:   Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Hanumantharaju R , Hanjagi Ashok D
Published: October 2022

Since about the year 2000, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban or highly urbanized areas (Swanson, 2007). An urban environment is the region surrounding a city. Most inhabitants of urban areas have non-agricultural jobs. Urban issues and challenges are grouped under two broad categories. Firstly, internal problems affect the city area and its inhabitants: and secondly, the external issues that impact the area and people on its fringe area or umland. Bengaluru is the second-fastest-growing city in Asia. Today Bengaluru is facing many issues and challenges because of the fastest growth of Urbanization. Bengaluru has a vast number of opportunities in terms of employment, education, investment, and favorable climatic conditions attracting people from various places. This research paper aims to crucially analyse the selected issues and challenges of Bangalore Metropolitan. The data for the research has been obtained from spatial and non-spatial data sources. Secondary data have been used to write the research papers. Geospatial technology has used to prepare the maps. Keywords Issues, challenges, metropolitan
Regional disparity in agricultural development: A block level analysis for Kongu uplands, Tamilnadu, India
Authors:   Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Jasim H R , Kumaraswamy K
Published: October 2022

The progress of agriculture is precondition for overall development of Indian economy. It pays meaningfully to the export incomes and affects the performance of other divisions of the economy through forward and backward links. The current paper investigates block and regional level disparity in agriculture development in Kongu Uplands on several of agricultural variables. It uses UNDP methodology to standardize various indicators for agricultural achievement in the study area. A composite index has been constructed at the block level and also regional level. The relative variations and changes in ranks of various blocks have been calculated. The agricultural development in the Kongu Upland is moderate with index value of 0.503. The outcomes inspired more determined effort on the side of the policy-makers is wanted if the development policy has to be made truly inclusive. Keywords Agricultural development, Kongu uplands, UNDP, composite index, policy makers
Child protection threats in India: Role of integrated child protection scheme
Authors:   entre for Regional Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Rao V Srinivasa , Thomas K J
Published: October 2022

Child protection is a primary and challenging issue for every country in the world. Instead of being educated at school, many children in India are involved in various activities such as working in hotels as servants, paperboys and doing the work of a salesperson due to various reasons like poverty, inequality and social and economic discrimination. There is a need for creating a favourable atmosphere and safe space for the overall development of the children. It is the responsibility of every individual, society, and government to protect children from various exploitative threats, abuse and violence that prevail in the societal structure. Parental care increases the strength and develops positive integration towards the community and society. Hence, the role of a family is very crucial in the overall development of the children. The present paper deals with a theoretical explanation of child protection and discusses the prevailing conditions of child protection in society. Keywords Child protection, parental care, society, ICPS
Trend of registered births and deaths in Karnataka state
Authors:   Department of Geography, Karnataka University, Dharwad, 580 003, Biradar S I , Gadad Ashok
Published: October 2022

In almost all societies of different nations a birth certificate is basic legal document that gives identity to a child and automatically bestows a number of rights to avail the opportunities, facilities and benefits. Similarly, a death certificate ensures the right to inherit property and to claim any available benefit. It is a most important aspect that the registration of births and deaths is also vital for national planning. Without knowing the size and composition of the local population it is impossible for the concerned authorities to decide how much and what type of essential services to provide? And how to pinpoint the diseases or causes that cut-short the lives or premature mortality? Without such data the policy-makers lack reliable evidence to design policies. Thus, every society requires a solid system of births and deaths registration. In view of this vital requirement the researchers in this paper have made an attempt to examine the trend of registered births and deaths in Karnataka state of Indian union. Keywords Registered births, registered deaths, still births
Urban indicators and its correlation in the municipal wards of Neyyattinkara, Kerala
Authors:   Department of Geography, Sreesankaracharya university of Sanskrit, kalady, Lancelet T S , Gopika U R
Published: October 2022

The studies on urban sprawling are mainly concentrated on the growing indicators of development of a region. Housing density, Population density, Road networks are the important driving factors behind the expansion of urban land in the study area. Such rapid expansion of urban land in the municipal wards demands more quality land for road networks, housing, and other amenities. Proper identification of demanding centers(municipal wards) in the towns may help to adopt new urban policies to the growing needs of the society. The present study focuses on the urban sprawl of Neyyattinkara municipal wards and it is influencing factors such as the density of the road network, house density, and population density. Keywords Urban sprawl, urban indicators, road density, house density, urban development
Emerging population trends in India 1971 – 2011: A regional scenario
Authors:   Dept. of Geography, DPM Shree Mallikarjun College Cancona, Goa, Hiremath C P
Published: October 2022

Human population is one of the important components of regional development. The geographers approach includes an integrated framework in the process of development, mainly because of the dual role, aspirations, change in humans actions, etc are necessarily associated with time and space and physical elements. India, 7th largest in terms of geographical area and 2nd most populous country, It took nearly a hundred years to double its population till 1971. Thereafter, from 1971 (548 million) to 2011 (1225 million) India’s population growth witnessed nearly five times more than the base year (1947). In spite of the exponential increase in the human population, the growth rate within and between the decades has noticed a considerable decrease i e 1971-81 (30.6 percent), 1981-91 (23.86 percent) 1991-2001 (21.34 percent) and 2001-2011 (19.22 percent) The growth rate of human population among the five regions differ, more so during 1971 -2011. The Southern region growth rate declined from 23.17 percent and 13.3 percent respectively. Similarly, the Northern region experienced a decline from 37.36 percent and 18 percent. The western region 29.35percent and 28.12 percent and Northeast region 38.55 percent and 17.28 percent, exhibited similar trends respectively. It is interesting to note with an exception of Eastern region 1971-11 i.e. from 22.83 percent and 32.81percent respectively. The pattern of growth of human population in 1971-81 (151.3 percent) to 2001-11 (109.5 percent) shows the consistent decrease in Southern, Northern and Northeastern regions against the Western and Eastern regions. The latter regions continued to maintain consistency in growth, rather than counterparts. The region wise (group of states in the respective part of the country) distribution shows the discrete pattern, registered wide variation among five regions. The highest concentration of human population in 6 (21 percent) states comprise 55 percent of the total population of the nation (1971), whereas 53 percent (2011) reveal the consistency, volume over the decades. The Southern region accounted for 24.8 percent (1971) of population against 26 percent (2011). Similarly the share of Northern region 7 percent in (1971) and 8.3 percent (2011). The study expects more of an integrated approach to understand the vital aspects of human population, and its spatial dimensions. The paper makes an in-depth numerical as well as graphical analysis, emphasizing on geographic regions. Keywords Human population, regional setup distribution, growth, development
Demography: A case study of Ramanagara district
Authors:   Geography, Govt. First Grade College, Vijayanagara, Bangalore, Shivanna M B
Published: October 2022

The study of human resource is of vital importance both from the point of view of economic development and social welfare. It is particularly important because human beings are not only instrument of production but also end in themselves. It is necessary to know quantitative terms, the number of people living in a region at a particular time, the rate at which the number is growing and the composition and distribution of population. According to the 2011 census Ramanagara district has a population of 1,082,739. The district has a population density of 303 inhabitants per square kilometre. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 50.6 %. Ramanagara has a sex ratio of 976 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 69.2 %. male and female were 548,060 and 534,679 respectively. In 2001 census, Ramanagara had a population of 1,030,546 of which males were 524,694 and remaining 505,852 were females. Ramanagara District population constituted 1.77 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Ramanagara District was at 1.95 percent of Maharashtra population. Keywords: Demography; Ramanagara
Geographical analysis of fair price shops in Mysuru city
Authors:   Department of Geography, Maharani’s Art’s College for Women, Mysuru, Karnataka, Saritha K
Published: October 2022

Fair Price Shops are very common in India. Fair Price Shops are the cheap stores that give immense subsidies necessary commodities. Runs by government ration shops offer almost half and sometimes less than half price for all the products. The present research paper to assess the spatial distribution of Fair Price Shops in Mysuru city, As a result of socio and economic conditions Fair Price Shops are not evenly distributed in Mysuru city. The present research paper to collect the ward wise total population, number of households and number of fair price shops data through the secondary source such as the food and civil supplier Department of Mysore city, Journals, reports, projects, books, census of India and others. Using the statistical method like concentration, than to show the spatial distribution of fair price shops in Mysuru city by use of some cartographic techniques like Maps and Graphs. Use the Arc GIS 10 for the preparation of maps. The study found that in Mysuru city 5 out of 9 zones have more number of Fps like 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9 the remaining 4 zones like 3, 8, 4 and 5 have the comparatively less fair price shops. Keywords: Fair price shops; concentration
A study of socio-economic problems: A case study of Ramanagara district
Authors:   Geography, G.F.G.C, Vijayanagara, Bangalore, Srinivas .
Published: October 2022

Ramanagara is one of the important districts in south Karnataka. It is separated from Bangalore Rural district. Ramanagara district has more rural population and its economy depends more on rural economy or development. In order to develop Ramanagara district several plans or programmes are essential. Ramanagara district is located in the southern part of Karnataka. It is situated on the north by Bangalore rural & Tumkur districts of Karnataka state; the main aim of the research is to study the socio economic problems in study area. To reach set goal primary & secondary data collected from different source. Primary data collected through interaction with people as well as discussion with govt. Officers. Secondary data collected from district at a glance, statistical report of the state. Without understanding problems development of any region is impossible. Hence, study of socio-economic problems are required. Keywords: Socio-economic problems