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The Construction of the Social Roles Attached to Women in TV Commercials Through the Narrative
Authors: Tan Çakır Nilay , Yılmaz Recep
Published: June 2022

This study is aimed to show how the gender characteristics attributed to women reflect in the advertisement narratives and how these construct through narratives. The first part of the study is presented the concept set related to the subject. In the second part, an analysis by adhering to the conceptual framework is drawn by the literature review. In this section, television commercials, which are first in Turkey, are analyzed despite the upward trend in digital media and advertising investments. In the 2019 Crystal Apple advertising competition, 16 commercial films that received the Crystal Award in the TV and Cinema category were determined as a sample. In the study, the paradigms that form the basis of the qualitative research approach are accepted. In addition to the narrative analysis method, it also supported content analysis. The research results reveal the essential components of the advertising narrative, the roles attributed to women in television advertisements, and how they are constructed through narrative.
The Healing Effect of the Story
Authors: Soner Güven
Published: June 2022

Story theory, an intermediate-level nursing theory, was developed by nursing theorists Smith and Liehr. According to theorists, stories express who people are, where they are, and where they are going. Story theory can be used when one wants to understand what is most important to an individual with a health problem. The purpose of story theory is to reveal and evaluate the story of individuals as a basis for systematic data collection and analysis in the practice and research dimension of the nurse's health promotion process. While mostly qualitative analysis is used in the analysis of the story, quantitative analysis is also used. Liehr and Smith point out that stories should be used more in nursing in order to develop nursing knowledge.
Drug Abuse among Nigerian High-School Adolescents
Authors: Opakunle Tolulope , Opakunle Olubukola , Toki Damilola , Aloba Olutayo , Nwozo Chioma
Published: June 2022

Background:

Drug abuse is a global public health problem that is associated with increased psychiatric morbidity and mortality.

Objectives:

This study assessed the prevalence of drug abuse and its relationship with problematic Internet use (PIU), suicidality, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem among high school adolescents.

Materials and Methods:

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study involving 1304 Nigerian high school adolescents recruited through the multistage stratified sampling method. The participants completed a study-specific sociodemographic questionnaire, a 10-item Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST), Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire-Short Form-6 (PIU-SF-6), the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Suicidality module, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES).

Results:

The prevalence rate of drug abuse was 49.8%. Adolescents who abused drugs had higher mean scores on PIU, suicidality, depression, and anxiety scales and lower scores on the self-esteem scale. All these variables cumulatively accounted for approximately 22% of the total variance in the DAST score.

Conclusions:

Drug abuse is still prevalent among Nigerian adolescents, with a significant association with PIU, suicidality, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. All these variables may provide the template for psychological and social interventions that are specifically targeted to the management of drug abuse among Nigerian adolescents.
Prevalence and pattern of dysmenorrhea among secondary school girls in Enugu Metropolis
Authors: Ikpeama Edith C. , Izuka Emmanuel O. , Enebe Joseph T. , Umeh Uchenna A. , Obiora-Izuka Chinelo E. , Nwagha Uchenna I.
Published: June 2022

Background:

Globally, dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual condition among adolescent girls. It interferes with the emotions and physical activities and adversely affects school attendance and performance. However, the prevalence and pattern of presentation are underexplored in Nigeria.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and patterns of dysmenorrhea and its effect on school attendance in adolescent girls in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

This study is a population-based cross-sectional survey of the prevalence and pattern of dysmenorrhea among 326 secondary school girls in Enugu Metropolis between October and December 2019. A structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant information. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) IBM version 23.0. Chi square was used to test for association between categorical variables, and a P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 75%. Majority of the students (60.7%) had 1–2 days of menstrual pain, with 39.3% presenting with severe pain. The length of menstrual cycle (P < 0.011) and duration of flow (P < 0.009) were significantly higher among subjects with dysmenorrhea than those without dysmenorrhea. Forty-six students (14.1%) were absent from school due to dysmenorrhea; however, there was no significant association between dysmenorrhea and school absenteeism (P > 0.05). Also, there was no significant association between degree of pain and school absenteeism (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was high among secondary school girls in Enugu, Nigeria. It was associated with the length of menstrual cycle and duration of flow. There was no association between degree of dymenorrhean and school absenteeism.
Pancreatic Calcification among Children with Childhood Diabetes in Abakaliki, Nigeria
Authors: Ibekwe Maryann U. , Ogugua Chinwe F. , Chikani Ugo N. , Ibekwe Roland , Onwe Emeka O. , Orji Michael O.
Published: June 2022

Introduction:

Tropical calcific pancreatitis is known to be associated with malnutrition and insulin-requiring diabetes mellitus. Recent studies suggest that genetic and environmental factors play a role in its etiopathogenesis.

Objective:

The objectives of this was were to study the prevalence, profile, and outcome of children managed for type 1 diabetes mellitus with pancreatic calcification.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study of children managed for type 1 diabetes mellitus in the pediatric endocrine unit of Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria. All patients who consented underwent ultrasonography of the pancreas. We undertook a case note review to identify factors that may be associated with pancreatic calcification.

Results:

Thirty-seven children were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The mean age was 12.3 years (5–17 years), 21 males and 16 females. Twenty of 37 (54.1%) patients were screened for pancreatic calcifications using abdominal ultrasound. Seventeen of 37 were not studied as nine of them (24.3%) died, six lost to follow-up, and two declined to participate. The mean duration of diabetes mellitus was 2.7 years (3 months–8 years). All patients were managed with a premixed twice-daily insulin regimen. Pancreatic calcification was seen in seven out of the 20 (35%) and was commoner among males and older children. The average glycosylated hemoglobin (Hba1c) was 13 and 11, and average height/weight standard deviation score was –1.9/–1.9 and –1.03/–1.02 in those with calcification and those without, respectively.

Conclusion:

Tropical calcific pancreatitis is common among children diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in Abakaliki, Nigeria and is associated with morbidity. Routine pancreatic ultrasound of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus may be necessary.
Accuracy of Mammography in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Authors: Nwammuo Brenda C. , Umeh Eric O. , Ebubedike Uzoamaka R. , Nwosu Skye C. , Elendu Kelechi C. , Umeokafor Chijioke C. , Ukah Cornelius O. , Egwuonwu Ochonma A.
Published: June 2022

Background:

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. Mammography was recently introduced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria for breast cancer screening and diagnosis at the institution.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of mammography in the assessment of palpable malignant breast lump among adult females referred from the NAUTH outpatient clinics using histopathology as gold standard.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective cross sectional study involved recruitment of consenting adult females with palpable breast lump referred for mammography between October 2017 and November 2019 at NAUTH, Nnewi, Nigeria. Two standard views—cranio-caudal (CC) and medio-lateral oblique (MLO)—were done for each patient. Spot magnification or other supplementary views were only done when indicated. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for Windows software.

Results:

The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and overall accuracy of malignant breast lesions were 41.4%, 98%, 96.7%, 54.4%, and 65%, respectively. The most common features of malignancy were mammographic opacity with an irregular outline (86.7%) and architectural distortion (80%), whereas asymmetric density (10%) was the least common feature.

Conclusion:

Mammography has a fairly high overall diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer diagnosis. However, an alternative imaging modality is required for dense breasts. This study’s reported specificity (98%) suggests that the test has a very high ability to correctly identify non-cancerous breast lumps. This is particularly relevant in breast cancer screening with an objective to rule out the presence of the disease among adult females in the population.
Evaluation of Prostate-specific Antigen Testing
Authors: Meka Ijeoma A. , Okwor Chika J. , Arum Ekene J. , Ogamba Michael I. , Omotowo Babatunde I. , Kanu Okezie O.
Published: June 2022

Background:

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing has been recommended for prostate cancer screening by the World Health Organization. The combined use of total and free PSA and digital rectal examination is said to improve the sensitivity and specificity of total PSA and also to reduce the need for 20% of unnecessary biopsies. Tertiary hospital laboratories ought to be appropriately equipped to offer these tests for improved patient outcomes.

Objective:

The objective was to determine the proportion of Nigerian tertiary care laboratories that offer quantitative total and free PSA testing.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was carried out in functional government-owned tertiary hospitals in all the geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Respondents were drawn from the Laboratory section of each hospital. Data were collected using semi-structured self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 22.

Results:

The study included a total of 34 tertiary care laboratories. The mean (SD) age of respondents was 43.71 (5.2) years. Of the surveyed hospitals, 27 (79.41%) had facilities for PSA testing, whereas 7 (20.59%) had no functional PSA testing facility. Of those with a functional testing facility, 27 (100%) had facilities for total PSA whereas 12 (44.44%) had facilities for free PSA. Three facilities [3 (42.85%)] out of the seven facilities with no functional testing facilities cited equipment breakdown as the reason.

Conclusion:

Availability of PSA testing facilities was not adequate in tertiary care laboratories in Nigeria, with free PSA facilities being less than total PSA facilities. More support is needed in making these important testing facilities more readily available in Nigerian tertiary healthcare laboratories.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward mucormycosis among patients presenting to six tertiary eye care hospitals in South India – A multicentric online questionnaire-based survey
Authors: Jayagayathri Rajagopalan , Mohanty Preeti , Yadalla Dayakar , Bakthavatchalam Jayashree , Rangarajan Viji , Maneksha Velu , Tanwar Meghana , Venkatesh Rengaraj , Jayashree Sivagnanam
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

To study the awareness on mucormycosis among outpatients who visited six tertiary eye care hospitals at Madurai, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Chennai, and Tirupati.

Methods:

This was a telephone-based survey conducted using questionnaires consisting of 38 questions in five sections from July 5 to 25, 2021. Patients visiting the eye hospitals for an examination were contacted over their phones and responses were directly entered onto the Google forms platform.

Results:

A total of 4573 participants were included in the study. Among all participants, a cumulative 83% of participants had some knowledge of mucormycosis. More than 80% of them reported that their prime source of information was through mass communication like television or radio. Around 34.8% of the respondents were aware that it can occur after treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, only half of them (54.3%) knew that systemic steroids were the main risk factor. The knowledge scores were higher for participants who were diabetics (n = 1235) or had been affected by COVID-19 earlier (n = 456) or whose friends had mucormycosis earlier (n = 312). Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores of nonprofessional health-care workers (n = 103) were much better compared to patients.

Conclusion:

Such KAP studies give us an idea of the impact of the measures taken for educating the public. In this study, a cumulative 83% of participants had some knowledge of mucormycosis and 86% knew that this was an emergency. More than 50% of the participants were not aware that diabetes is a risk factor for mucormycosis.
Tear film lipid layer thickness measurement from Ocular Surface Analyzer as a marker to monitor treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction in a study comparing physiological detergent-free eyelid wipes with conventional therapy: A randomized trial
Authors: Runda Neelam , Manna Souvik , Vanathi Murugesan , Tandon Radhika , Gupta Noopur
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

To compare the efficacy of physiological, non-detergent eyelid wipes with conventional lid hygiene in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Methods:

Fifty participants with MGD were recruited and randomized into two groups. Participants in group I used Evolve Pure™ Eyewipes twice a day to clean the eyelid debris along with standard therapy (antibiotic and lubricants) and participants in group II followed lid hygiene with warm compresses along with standard therapy. Symptoms, ocular surface assessment (lipid layer thickness, tear meniscus height, non-invasive tear film breakup time, and meibography), slit-lamp biomicroscopy (eyelash contamination, meibomian gland blockage, meibomian gland secretion, and meibomian gland telangiectasia) and tear film osmolarity were noted at baseline and 90 days after therapy.

Results:

Significant improvement in symptoms and signs of MGD was observed in both groups after treatment (P < 0.001); however, the clinical improvement was better with the use of eyelid wipes. Lipid layer thickness increased significantly in group I (P = 0.0006) and group II (P = 0.0002), which was maintained even after adjusting for sociodemographic variables such as age, sex, and severity score of symptoms and signs.

Conclusion:

Lipid layer thickness of the tear film is a sensitive marker in monitoring response to treatment in patients with MGD. The use of physiological detergent-free eyelid wipes is non-inferior to lid hygiene and warm compresses, which remains the mainstay for treatment of MGD; the clinical improvement with eyelid wipes was noted to be better.
Differentiating intradiploic orbital dermoid and epidermoid cysts utilizing clinical features and machine learning
Authors: Tooley Andrea A , Tailor Prashant , Tran Ann Q , Garrity James A , Eckel Laurence , Link Michael J
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to characterize intradiploic dermoid and epidermoid orbital cysts to determine any differences in clinical, radiographic, or surgical features.

Methods:

A retrospective review was performed of patients presenting with intradiplopic dermoid or epidermoid cysts. Additionally, a complete review of the literature was performed to identify cases of intradiplopic orbital dermoid and epidermoid cysts. Data collected included age, sex, presenting symptoms, location of intradiplopic cyst, ophthalmic findings, treatment, and follow-up. Clinical features of dermoid versus epidermoid cyst were compared. Additionally, machine-learning algorithms were developed to predict histopathology based on clinical features.

Results:

There were 55 cases of orbital intradiploic cysts, 49 from literature review and six from our cohort. Approximately 31% had dermoid and 69% had epidermoid histopathology. Average age of patients with dermoid cysts was significantly lesser than that of patients with epidermoid cysts (23 vs. 35 years, respectively; P = 0.048). There was no difference between sex predilection, presenting symptoms, radiographic findings, or surgical treatment of dermoids and epidermoids. The majority of patients (64%) underwent craniotomy for surgical removal. Machine-learning algorithms KStar and Neural Network were able to distinguish dermoid from epidermoid with accuracies of 76.3% and 69%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Orbital intradiploic cysts are more commonly epidermoid in origin. Dermoid cysts presented in younger patients; however, there were no other significant differences in features including ophthalmic or radiographic findings. Despite similar features, machine learning was able to identify dermoid versus epidermoid with good accuracy. Future studies may examine the role of machine learning for clinical guidance as well as new surgical options for intervention.
Standardized single-stage laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy regardless of testis position
Authors: Neheman Amos , Shumaker Andrew , Grazi Jack , Kord Eyal , Bondarenko Sergey , Stav Kobi , Zisman Amnon , Noh Paul
Published: June 2022

Background/Purpose:

It is generally perceived that a primary laparoscopic orchiopexy has superior outcomes due to preservation of the testicular artery, and thus should be the choice when achievable. The two-stage laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy (LFSO) is considered superior regarding success rate compared to the one-stage procedure when the artery must be transected. Outcomes can be jeopardized when a primary orchiopexy is ultimately realized to be the incorrect procedure due to insufficient testicular artery length. It is preferable to decide the approach before initiating dissection, however, in reality, this does not always occur.

Purpose:

It is generally perceived that a primary laparoscopic orchiopexy has superior outcomes due to preservation of the testicular artery, and thus should be the choice when achievable. The two-stage laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy (LFSO) is considered superior regarding success rate compared to the one-stage procedure when the artery must be transected. Outcomes can be jeopardized when a primary orchiopexy is ultimately realized to be the incorrect procedure due to insufficient testicular artery length. It is preferable to decide the approach before initiating dissection, however, in reality, this does not always occur.

Materials and Methods:

Key surgical maneuvers implicated in the modified one-stage LFSO (M-LFSO) include preservation of a wide peritoneal flap between the vessels and the vas deferens, dissecting the vessels as proximal as possible and avoiding manipulation of the epididymis and vessels between the vas and epididymis when transferring the testis to the scrotum.

Results:

Our cohort included 55 boys (59 testes). Median age and weight at surgery were 13.3 months (interquartile range [IQR] 9.2–32.4) and 10.4 kg (IQR 9.2–12.6). The mean operative time was 70 min (IQR 60–85). The median follow-up was 11 months (IQR 7–12). There was one case of testicular atrophy (2%) and two cases of suboptimal testicular position in the scrotum at 6 months.

Conclusions:

M-LFSO is a standardized approach for all cases of IAT regardless of testicular position. Preservation of a wide peritoneal flap and proximal dissection of the vessels may contribute to the adequate testicular blood supply. The proposed approach eliminates the need for intra-operative decision-making and for ancillary procedures.
Relationship between hyperemesis gravidarum and Helicobacter pylori infection at Tanta University Hospitals
Authors: El-Brolosy Mohamed S.M. , AbouFreikha Ahmed H. , El-Srougy Hesham A. , El-Khayat Ahmed M.
Published: June 2022

Background

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG) is persistent nausea and vomiting affecting the general condition of pregnant females. Hyperemesis requiring admission occurs in 0.3–2% of pregnancies. The exact cause is unknown, but there are hypotheses involving hormonal factors and Helicobacter pylori infection. Also, increased serum levels of steroids and hcG changes the gastrointestinal tract; besides, altered immunity during pregnancy activates H. pylori infection. H. pylori is a common bacterial infection that causes active chronic gastritis up to ulceration.

Aim

This study aims to investigate the association between HEG and H. pylori infection.

Patients and methods

Our study was conducted on 100 pregnant women between 6 and 14 weeks of gestation, grouped as 50 women with HEG and 50 not suffering from HEG. Patients were investigated for routine investigations as complete blood count, liver, and renal functions. Specific investigations were carried out to determine the serum level of H. pylori IgG antibody by the ELISA method.

Results

In this study, 30 (60%) patients in the HEG group had H. pylori infection and only five (10%) patients in the control group (P<0.001), indicating a strong association between H. pylori and HEG. There was no significant statistical difference between the two groups regarding age, education, residence, socioeconomic level, gravidity, parity, and gestational age.

Conclusions

A strong association was found between H. pylori and HEG. So, when a pregnant patient complains of HEG, we should test for H. pylori seropositivity and if seropositive we give the patient triple therapy to eradicate H. pylori infection.
The possible protective role of kynurenic acid on ovarian functions impaired by monosodium glutamate in albino rats
Authors: Elraey Samah G.E. , Shebl Mohamed M. , El Kholy Rizk M. , Barhoma Ramez A.E.
Published: June 2022

Background

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the essential flavor enhancers used in different food products. In spite of its flavor enhancer effect, MSG-induced toxicity was evident on various organs like the brain, thymus, ovaries, testes, liver, and the kidneys. Kynurenic acid (KYNA) exerts an antioxidant effect by reducing the production of reactive oxygen species and by its anti-inflammatory actions.

Aim

This study was arranged to investigate the possible role of MSG in deteriorating the ovarian functions and the protective effect of KYNA in this respect.

Materials and methods

In all, 30 adult female albino rats were divided into three equal groups: (a) the control group received 0.5 ml distilled water by oral gavage daily for 14 consecutive days; (b) the MSG-treated group received MSG (0.2 g/kg/day) dissolved in 0.5 ml distilled water by oral gavage for 14 consecutive days; (c) MSG-treated and KYNA-treated groups received the same MSG dose, in addition to KYNA (2.5 mg/kg/day) for 14 consecutive days. At the end of the experimental period, serum estradiol, follicular-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, as well as ovarian-reduced glutathione and malondialdehyde levels were determined in all studied groups. Also, ovaries were dissected for histopathological evaluation.

Results

MSG significantly increased the serum follicular-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, and the ovarian malondialdehyde levels. However, it significantly decreased the serum estradiol and the ovarian glutathione levels compared with the control group. Treatment with KYNA significantly improved all these alterations.

Conclusion

KYNA improved the MSG-induced alterations in the ovarian functions.
Transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of uterine scar in pregnant women with a previous cesarean section
Authors: El-Nahas Nehal E.M. , Ghareb Ashraf E. , El-Saba Tarek M. , El-Hamamy Nareman
Published: June 2022

Background

Many studies have shown that the thickness of the lower uterine segment (LUS) is correlated to the risk of uterine scar dehiscence. Transvaginal sonography (TV US) has been used to predict uterine dehiscence by measuring the LUS thickness near term.

Aims

In this study, the main aim was to assess the thickness of the LUS and determine its integrity in pregnant women at term with previous cesarean section (CS) through TV US.

Patients and methods

The study involved 200 pregnant females at term (gestational age between 36 and 38 weeks) with a history of one previous CS, who were attending the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at Tanta University Hospital. The study started from January 2019 till September 2020.

Results

There was highly significant correlation between LUS thickness measured by TV US, scar shape, and continuity with intraoperative findings as categorized into four grades (r=−0.783 and P=0.000). The cutoff value was 2.3 mm; at this thickness the risk of dehiscence increased, with a sensitivity of 94.1%, specificity of 96.4%, and an accuracy of 95% (area under the curve=0.935).

Conclusion

TV US is a reliable method for the assessment of the risk of uterine rupture by measuring the LUS thickness in women with previous CS. The cutoff value is 2.3 mm with a sensitivity of 94.1% and specificity of 96.4%. Accuracy was 95%.
Decay process of free residual chlorine concentration affected by travel time in water distribution systems
Authors: Oliveira Luciano de , Reis Diana Rosa dos , Hoffmann Nora Katia Saavedra del Aguila
Published: June 2022

Chlorination is the most widely used method for disinfecting water for human consumption. While the chlorinated water travels through a distribution system, the concentration of free residual chlorine (FRC) declines depending on the natural water characteristics. This study investigated FRC decay in two types of water sources – ground and surface water – with varied concentrations of organic compounds. The travel time variable depended on water consumption patterns of both distribution systems which attend low density populations and their initial project needs. Based on mathematical simulation techniques of water quality models, the study also investigated the effects of water temperature and total organic carbon (TOC) on the kinetic constants (kb) of chlorine decay. Results show that travel time in the most critical locations in the water networks and the minimum disinfectant concentrations required at the entry points were 40 hours and 0.27-0.28 mg L-1 at Vale dos Pássaros housing complex, and 144 hours and 0.30-0.36 mg L-1 at Terras Alphaville housing complex.

Keywords: disinfection, TOC, water quality.
Management of Peritonsillar Abscess in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Sogebi Olusola Ayodele , Oyewole Emmanuel Abayomi
Published: June 2022

Background: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) occurs when pus accumulates in the peritonsillar space. There are controversies about the most adequate form of treatment. The objectives of this study were to describe the clinical profile of patients, PTA and bacteriological profile of aspirates, and management of PTA.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with PTA managed in a tertiary hospital. The clinico-demographic characteristics, oropharyngeal examination findings, including that of the tonsils, test aspiration of swelling, and culture results were documented. The treatment modalities, hospitalization period, and outcome were recorded.

Results: Seventeen records of adults were available (mean age, 33.3±9.7 years; female, 58.8%). All patients presented with fever, odynophagia, and trismus within 3 days. Five (29.4%) had previous sore throat, 94.1% had previous medications, and 52.9% had the abscesses on the left side. Test aspirate yielded pus in 76.5% of patients, whereas 8 aspirates cultured micro-organisms; 70.6% of the patients had incision and drainage (I&D) of the abscess, and the average hospitalization period was 3 days. Most (94.1%) of the patients had favorable outcomes.

Conclusion: PTA is common in adults, and they present early with classical symptoms. Purulent aspiration is usually positive, and patients are treated with I&D with antibiotic coverage, which leads to a generally good outcome.
Effect of heat treatment and ageing on microstructure for hypoeutectic Al-7Si alloy and hybrid metal matrix composites
Authors: Viswanatha B.M. , Prasanna Kumar M. , Basavarajappa S. , Kiran T.S. , Kanchiraya S.
Published: June 2022

In the present investigation on fabrication and microstructure of aluminium based hybrid composites. A356 based aluminium matrix material with varying reinforcement percentage from 0 to 9 wt. % in steps of 3 wt. % silicon carbide (SiCp) and fixed quantity of 3 wt. % of graphite (Gr) particles were used in fabrication. The specimens were fabricated by stir-cast method. Heat treatment was carried out for the cast specimen at 540oC for 12 hours and further ageing was carried out at 155ºC for 3, 6, 9 and 12 hours durations. The specimen after heat treatment and ageing were quenched in water at 60oC. The prepared specimens (ascast and aged) were examined using optical microscope to know the particle distribution in the matrix. Hardness and tensile were carried out for as-cast and aged specimen. The results were compared with as-cast and aged specimens. There was a significant improvement in hardness and tensile properties due to increase in the weight percentage of SiCp. The specimen A356-9SiCp-3Gr aged at 9 hrs showed improved hardness, and tensile when compared to other tested specimen. The presence of reinforcements (SiCp and Gr) significantly affects the solid state transition kinetics that improves the properties of composites. The presences of reinforcements in the specimens are evident from the electron dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.
Basalt fiber and its composite manufacturing and applications: An overview
Authors: Tavadi Ashokkumar R. , Naik Yuvaraja , Kumaresan K. , Jamadar N.I. , Rajaravi C.
Published: June 2022

Basalt fiber is a low cost materiel obtained from the Basalt rock from earth, and it can be divided into small pieces to form fiber. In this paper dealing with Basalt fiber manufacturing, property of composites and application are reviewed. The results indicate that as compared to glass fibers, carbon fibers and armide fiber, basalt fiber possesses excellent machine driven properties such as wave permeability, electrical properties, non-conductive and insulation properties. BFRP has higher flexural strength and better adhesion as related to CFRP and GFRP. When temperature increases thermal and mechanical properties of BFRP reduces considerable. Due to the above advantages, the addition of Basalt fiber and its composites can be used in sound and sound absorption and thermal insulation application.
In Vitro Assessment of anti plasmodial activity of Albizia chevalieri extracts against Plasmodium falciparum
Authors: Labaran H.S. , Aliyu H.U. , Galadima A.I. , Sarki A. , Babangida M.I.
Published: June 2022

Medicinal plants play a key role in malaria control in Africa, especially in remote areas where health facilities are limited. This study was carried out with the aim to investigate the anti plasmodial activity of Albizia chevalieri against Plasmodium falciparum. The three aerial parts of Albizia chevalieri were extracted using methanol via maceration process. Anti plasmodial assay was carried out in duplicate in the 96-well microtitre plate. The anti Plasmodial activity of A. chevalieri methanolic extracts observed in this study may be attributed to the presence of some bioactive compounds. The effect of A. chevalieri methanolic extracts and reference drugs showed a decrease in percentage parasitaemia with increasing concentration. With regard to concentrations administered, a dose-dependent antimalarial activity was clearly shown for crude extract, isolates and the reference drugs. Artemether, the root isolate and leaf isolate exhibited a remarkable antiplasmodial activity. Root, leaf extracts and the pure isolates when compared with the standard drug that has the highest percentage inhibition shows no significance difference at (P>0.05). However, when compared with the other drugs such as Chloroquine, Quinine shows a significance percentage inhibition difference at (P>0.05). Considering the inhibitory effect of A. chevalieri methanol extracts on the growth of P. falciparum as reported in this study, it is concluded that the anti plasmodial activity of the plant on P. falciparum suggests its potency in the treatment of malaria infection. Further study on this plant is on-going to isolate, identify and characterize the bioactive compounds from this plant responsible for this bioactivity, and also to carry- out the drug synthesis.
Effect of tocilizumab treatment for COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on renal function of patients
Authors: Akdeniz Sevda , Sen Ahmet
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To study the effect of tocilizumab (TCZ) on the renal function of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Methods: The renal functions of patients with severe COVID-19 were determined before and after TCZ administration using the Cockcroft-Gault method, and the results were compared. The patients who were without kidney failure before COVID-19 infection, were given TCZ for treatment of ARDS.Results: Ninety-two patients (mean age = 62.79 ± 12.43 y) comprised of 60 men (65.2 %) and 32 women (34.8 %) were included in the study. Mean values and ranges of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) were 92 (59 - 124.25) before TCZ, 102 (65.25 - 121.75) 5 days after TCZ, and 85.5 (64.25 - 134.25) mL/min/1.73 m2 at 10 days after TCZ (p = 0.670). Similar to GFR, there were no significant differences in the values of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine before and after treatment. Moreover, TCZ had no effect on the GFR of 26 patients with stage 3 or above kidney failure associated with COVID-19 (p = 0.540). However, moderate TCZ-related side-effects were observed in 11 patients (11.9 %), while mortality due to COVID-19 occurred in 32 patients (34.8 %).Conclusion: The TCZ used in the treatment of COVID-19-related ARDS did not exert any ameliorating or exacerbating effect on the renal function of patients.
Thesis Abstracts
Authors: Arkumarev V.
Published: June 2022

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Ponadczasowość teorii reportażu literackiego według Ryszarda Kapuścińskiego
Authors: Wiszniowska Monika
Published: June 2022

Celem mojej pracy jest wykazanie wpływu autora „Cesarza” zarówno na kształt samego gatunku, jak i na twórczość reporterów młodszego pokolenia. Wartość poznawcza mojej pracy polega na wskazaniu, jakie teoretyczne założenia Ryszarda Kapuścińskiego dotyczące kształtu współczesnego reportażu literackiego, zarówno te wypowiedziane wprost, jak i implicytnie wynikające z jego książek, miały rzeczywisty wpływ na twórczość takich autorów, jak: Wojciech Jagielski, Paweł Smoleński, Wojciech Tochman czy Mariusz Szczygieł. Twierdzę, że zarówno pewne elementy poetyki reportażu, takie jak umiejętne posługiwanie się środkami stylistycznymi adekwatnie dobranymi do problematyki książki, a także osobista sygnatura tekstu, refleksyjność, pokora i szacunek do rzetelnej wiedzy, które odnajdujemy w książkach Kapuścińskiego, stały się wzorem z lepszym bądź gorszym skutkiem realizowanym przez młodszych adeptów reportażu literackiego.

Timelessness of literature journalism theory according to Ryszard Kapuściński

The purpose of my work is to present the influence that Ryszard Kapuściński had on the shape of the genre itself as well the impact it made on the younger generation. I performed the comparative study using texts written by modern authors. The cognitive value of my work relies on the indication which of Kapuściński’s theoretical assumptions refer to the form of modern literature journalism, including those one can find in his books that influenced the works of such authors like Wojciech Jagielski, Paweł Smoleński, Wojciech Tochman or Mariusz Szczygieł. I argue that some poetical elements (e.g. the skilful use of stylistic media), adequate to the challenges presented in the book as well the personal signature of the text, reflectivity, humility and respect to reliable knowledge discovered in Kapuściński’s books, became the pattern that has resulted in varying results realised by younger adepts of literature journalism.
Reportaż literacki jako „lustro przechadzające się po gościńcu”? Barbary Demick „Światu nie mamy czego zazdrościć”
Authors: Golon Klaudia
Published: June 2022

Niniejszy artykuł stanowi analizę reportażu Barbary Demick „Światu nie mamy czego zazdrościć” w kontekście budowania obrazu Korei Północnej i Koreańczyków z Północy w Polsce. Studium obejmuje takie aspekty, jak: analiza szczegółów antropologicznych, tytułu, kreacji wybranych bohaterów czy nawiązań intertekstualnych. Ponadto szczególna uwaga poświęcona została zbadaniu dwóch strategii narracyjnych obecnych w książce: beletryzacji oraz narracji o szczególnych własnościach informacyjnych. Analiza pokazuje, że obraz Korei Północnej budowany w reportażu daleki jest od polityki, a bliski Koreańczykom i ich życiowej perspektywie.

Literary reportage as a “mirror walking around the courtyard”? Barbara Demick’s “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea”

This article is an analysis of Barbara Demick’s book “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea” in the context of image building of North Korea and North Koreans in Poland. The study covers aspects such as: analysis of anthropological details, title, creation of selected characters or intertextual references. In addition, special attention is paid to examining two narrative strategies present in the book: fictionalization and narrative with specific informational properties. The analysis shows that the image of North Korea as presented in the analysed reportage is far from politics and close to the Korean culture and life perspective.
Świadczenie nieodpłatnego poradnictwa obywatelskiego przez radcę prawnego lub adwokata a obowiązek zachowania tajemnicy zawodowej i unikania konfliktu interesów
Authors: Daniluk Dawid
Published: June 2022

Providing free civic counseling by attorney-at-law or advocate vs. lawyer-client privilege and avoiding conflict of interest

The Act on Free Legal Aid, Free Civic Counselling and Legal Education, amended in 2018, provides for a new form of assis-tance for citizens – free civic counseling. The article is an attempt to answer three research questions. Firstly, what is the con-nection between legal advice and civic counseling, and whether legal advice is a part of civic counseling? Secondly, is the person providing free civic counseling (adviser) obliged to keep in secret all information that he or she has learned over the course of his or her duties? Thirdly, is that possible that an adviser who is at the same time an attorney-at-law violates lawyer-client privilege or puts himself or herself into a conflict of interest, because of performing duties resulting from the Act on Free Legal Aid, Free Civic Counselling and Legal Education and the Ordinance of the Minister of Justice?
Wątpliwości wokół projektu ustawy o Systemie Informacji Finansowej . Próba oceny proponowanych rozwiązań prawnych w kontekście rachunków prowadzonych przez banki dla innych banków
Authors: Śliwińska Magdalena
Published: June 2022

Uncertainties arising from the proposed act on the Financial Information System. An attempt to assess proposed legal regulations in the context of accounts held by banks for other banks

The article is an analysis of the most significant issues related to the proposed act on the Financial Information System, which is currently undergoing legislative work to implement EU law into the Polish legal system, covering regulations aimed at ensuring the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing, as set out in Directive 2018/843. Their objective is to establish centralized, automatic mechanisms (in all European Union Member States), such as registers or a search system, which are meant to enable the collection of relevant information on the identity of the holders of bank and payment accounts as well as safe deposit boxes, their representative holders and ultimate beneficial owners, taking into consideration the need to maintain the full confidentiality of the information obtained. As Member States are to determine the information that is useful and proportionate to collect in order to achieve the objective of minimizing the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing by enabling meaningful identification of ultimate beneficial owners of money transfers, whilst taking into account existing legal systems and practices, the article also attempts to assess the proposed legal regulations in the context of accounts held by banks for other banks.
Heuristic Teaching Methods Of Professional Junior Bachelors In Software Engineering
Authors: Liubarets Vladyslava , Lyubyma Alina
Published: June 2022

The article theoretically substantiates the methods of heuristic training of professional bachelors in software engineering. The historical aspect of the origin of heuristics is realized. Scientific and methodological literature on this issue is analyzed. The main definitions of the heuristic learning theory are revealed. The meaning of the concepts: “heuristics”, “heuristic learning” is specified. The main methods and techniques of professional junior bachelors’ readiness formation of in software engineering for heuristic activity in the process of professional training are indicated. The application of heuristic methods of professional junior bachelors in software engineering is argued. The solution of many problems of different CAS and systems of automation of mathematical calculations is defined. The specificity of professional disciplines in the IT field is directly related to abstraction, algorithmic modeling and database structures. The study of educational and methodological literature on the topic of graduation work and the development of existing experience of teachers on this topic and its use in their activities, gave the opportunity to determine the main directions of further work and use the results of this study. preparation of future bachelors of software engineering. The expected pedagogical effect from the use of еру heuristic activities is stated: increasing the motivation of professional junior bachelors in software engineering to heuristic activities; increasing their interest in self-development and self-improvement.
Energy Efficient Low Latency Routing Design for Target Tracking Applications of Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Lokesh Deepika , Reddy N. V. Uma
Published: June 2022

Target tracking is the greatest important applications in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The wireless sensor network applications have been increasing since the IoT has been established. Most of the applications have various kind of sensors to transmit the information from one source to another. The basic operation of a wireless sensor network is to sense the data, collect the data and transmit the data from time to time whenever the base station requires the data for evaluation. Improving the reliability, performance for the collection of the data is the main role of the wireless sensor device. Moreover, the objective of the wireless sensor network device is to minimize the latency and improve the energy efficiency in order to provide more reliability is a major performance metric for provisioning WSNs. In this paper, we have presented an Energy Efficient Low Latency Routing (EELLR) design for Target Tracking (TT) Applications of Wireless Sensor Network. This model provides reliability and has a better performance in terms of communication overhead, energy efficiency and packet processing latency reduction when compared with the existing routing-based models.
Effect of Geometrical Designs on Mechanics of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA): A Finite Element Study
Authors:   School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Anuar Mohd Afzan Mohd , Sabi Abdul Raazak , Shuib Solehuddin , Abdullah Abdul Halim , Miswan Mohd Fairudz Mohd
Published: June 2022

— Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a surgical method used to treat osteoarthritis in one portion of the knee, most often the medial compartment. UKA supporters argued that the procedure more closely replicates natural knee kinematics, results in reduced perioperative morbidity and intraoperative blood loss, and allows for quicker mobility and rehabilitation than traditional bicondylar knee arthroplasty. The goal of this study is to look at the impact of implant design on the mechanics of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). 3D models of the UKA implant were modified from three different design of off-the-shelf total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implants. Then, finite element analysis was performed to investigate the influence of implant geometrical design on stress distribution and deformation in polyethylene (PE) inserts. This study revealed that the implant design significantly affects the stress distribution and deformation of tibial insert and varies with the joint angle. Keywords—Deformation, polyethylene (PE) insert, stress distribution, Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Da razoável duração do processo criminal e seus reflexos na prisão preventiva
Authors: Lopes Wallace Rocha , Oliveira Pedro Henrique
Published: June 2022

A presente pesquisa é de metodologia qualitativa, e tem como método a análise bibliográfica, que foi realizada por meio da leitura de doutrinas, jurisprudências, artigos científicos e etc. O tema aqui traçado para discussão é: a razoável duração do processo criminal e seus reflexos na prisão preventiva. Torna-se relevante dizer que, o direito penal é utilizado quando mais nenhuma área do direito é capaz de resolver a questão, e por isso mesmo, ele é mais complexo, e as penalidades impostas são mais severas, como por exemplo, a restrição de liberdade. Neste cenário, com o objetivo de preservar a vida do sujeito que está sob a ótica do processo criminal, surgem princípios basilares e que se pautam em dignidade e garantias constitucionais. Assim, tem-se o princípio da razoável duração do processo criminal, ela é um mecanismo extremamente importante, para que o sujeito não seja submetido ao processo por um longo processo e com isso, sofra consequências em sua vida. Nestes parâmetros também, aparece à prisão preventiva, com o objetivo de restringir a liberdade de determinados sujeitos, antes da condenação, cumpre ressaltar que, deve-se ser fundamentada na legislação a prisão preventiva, pois, ela é uma cautela que infringe de forma direta no sujeito que não tem a condenação definitiva. Dessarte, ao final dessa pesquisa, é possível evidenciar que, a razoável duração do processo, também deve estar interligada na prisão preventiva, sob pena de ocorrem violações aos direitos humanos e aos princípios constitucionais e penais.