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Narrative Strategy in Afanasy Fet’s Story The Golts Family
Authors:   Saratov State University (Saratov, Russian Federation), Cheremisinova Larisa I.
Published: January 2021

In the modern research on Afanasy Fet, questions of “prosaic” Fet studies remain poorly investigated: the poetics of Fet’s prose, the specifics of its narrative, the genre features of the works, the comparative analysis of Fet’s narrative practice and contemporary writers’ works. Examination of ways of implementing the narrative strategy in the story The Golts Family requires clarification of the genre features of this work since the principles of narration largely depend on the genre. The volume of this text, the coverage of the events depicted in it, the presence of several plot lines, the abundance of static narrative elements, the constructive role of the narrator, the organization of the narration mainly by descriptions and arguments rather than by event series make The Golts Family a story. The differences of subjects and types of narrative divide the story into two parts. The first part (Chapters 1–3) presents an objective narrative on behalf of an “omniscient” narrator. Starting from Chapter 4, the narrative type changes to “Inarration”, which continues until the very end of the story. A special lyrical atmosphere, an intimate tone, the warmth of memories cocoon the “cuirassier” pages of the story. Fet was faced with a difficult creative task: to depict the fate of the vet Golts and his family against the background of documentary episodes of the life of the cuirassier regiment. The search for the solution entailed a special way of implementing a narrative strategy, in particular, a change in the types of narration. The “interchangeability” of the storyteller and the narrator, changes in the perspectives of the image, in the points of view, and, at the same time, in the types of narration are artistically justified in Fet’s story for they fulfill a certain super-task. The “mediation” of the narrator allows the reader to enter the depicted world and look at the events through the eyes of the characters. In The Golts Family, views “from the outside” and “from the inside”, subjective and objective narratives intertwined. This allowed the author to capture a broad picture of life, to create a multidimensional live image that combines various character traits and possesses individuality and integrity. The author shows Golts’ tragic fate as if “from the outside”, on behalf of the narrator. The appearance of the narrator—the regimental adjutant—changes the point of view in the story and gives a different perspective of the image. The reader now perceives the world of artwork through the character’s consciousness. The position of narrating endows the story with lyricism and cordiality, “revives” it “from the inside”. Thus, the author unwittingly balances the internal and external positions, binds together the whole story.
Editing: Problems of Terminology
Authors:   Belarusian State University (Minsk, Republic of Belarus), Zhauniarovich Piotr P.
Published: January 2021

Taking into consideration the fact that editing is considered to be a field of scientific knowledge, a sphere of practical activity, and a discipline, problems of terminology appear. The aim of the research is to reveal definitions and statements that tend to take the role of terms and contain conflicting statements obstructing the scientific comprehension of terms. The research focuses on the comparison of different definitions of the term “editing” and of its types given by Russian and foreign theorists and practitioners, as well as on the analysis of new terms introduced into scientific discourse. The author touches upon various definitions of the concept of editing, considers its types as well as differences between the notions of editing and literary editing, compares the interpretations of these concepts in Russian, British, and American (editing, copyediting), Ukrainian and Polish scientific discourses, offers his vision of the problems. Textbooks and reference books do not always provide proper differences between the two main components of editorial activity—editorial analysis (evaluation) and editing. There are significant developments of Russian researchers in the direction of the history of editing ahead of the Western research. One can state that Russia has a school of editing history, and university researchers make a great contribution to its development. The author suggests adhering to the established traditions in the interpretation of editing and using it in journalism in the same sense as in book publishing, since initially it was the publishing of books that caused the need in editing as a professional activity. The result of the research demonstrates that it is impossible to refer editing as a sphere of scientific knowledge only to book publishing or philology. The author proposes his own definition of editing, tries to optimize the number of types of editing (particularly, duplication of the notions “editing” and “literary editing”, “editing” and “copyediting” is stated), and introduces a terminological combination “history of editing” into scientific discourse. The author proves that the replacement of the concepts “editing” and “editorial analysis” with such notions as “text activity” and “criticism of speech”, respectively, is not justified in scientific terms.
ÜLKELERİN KENDİ KRİPTO PARALARINI ÜRETME GİRİŞİMLERİ VE BUNUN HUKUKİ SONUÇLARININ TÜM KRİPTO PARALARA ETKİSİ
Authors: YILMAZER Onur
Published: January 2021

Blokzincir teknolojisinin ve kripto paraların gelecekte çok daha büyük bir öneme sahip olacağının anlaşılması, dünya para piyasasına hakim olan ülkelerin bu teknolojiye olan ilgisini artırmış ve kripto paralar üzerine yoğunlaşmalarına neden olmuştur. Fakat, kripto paraların merkeziyetsiz yapıları ve hukuki anlamda oluşan sorunların çözümsüz kalması, bu ülkeleri kendi kripto para birimlerini üretmeye yöneltmiştir. Ülkelerin kendi kripto paralarını üretmeye başlamaları, şu anda piyasada olan tüm kripto para birimlerinin hakimiyetine karşı yapılmış stratejik hamledir. Ancak, yapılan bu hamle bahse konu ülkelerin güncel hukuk kuralları ve kripto paraların bağımsızlık içeren doğasıyla çelişmektedir. Bu çalışmada, ülkelerin kendi kripto para birimleri üzerine halihazırda gerçekleştirdikleri ve gerçekleştirmeyi planladıkları işlemlerin, kripto paraların geleceğine hukuki anlamda nasıl etki edebileceği incelenmiştir.
Single-cell total RNA extraction from marine protists (e.g. Acantharia, Strombidium cf basimorphum, and Prymnesium parvum) v1
Authors: S Mansour Joost , Anestis Konstantinos , Not Fabrice , John Uwe
Published: January 2021

Many marine protists are not culturable and therefore challenging to study, nonetheless, they are essential in all marine ecosystems. The development of single-cell techniques is allowing for more marine protists to be studied. Such genomic approaches aim to help to disentangle heterotrophic processes such as phagotrophy from osmotrophy and phototrophic-induced anabolic activities. This information will then support cellular and metabolic modeling by better elucidating the physiological mechanisms and quantifying their importance in different scenarios. However, single-cell protocols and low input RNA kits for transcriptomics are usually made for and tested with mammalian cells, as such the feasibility and efficiency of single-cell transcriptomics on highly diverse mixotrophic protists are not always known. Often single-cell transcriptomics of microbial eukaryotes shows low transcript recovery rates and large variability. We report on transcriptomic methods that we have successfully performed on single cells of Acantharia, Strombidium cf basimorphum, and Prymnesium parvum. This first protocol outlines the total RNA extraction step utilizing the .
Mitomycin C stem cell ablation v2
Authors: Bugada Laura , Blanchoud Simon
Published: January 2021

Treatment is done for 24 h right after WBR (Whole Body Regeneration) induction. Tissue will not regenerate but haemolymph flow should be observable for around 20 days. In our hands, a number of samples have died following this treatment, hence multiple pieces of tissue were treated per slide. We have tested concentrations down to with good success.
Artificial sea water v2
Authors: Blanchoud Simon
Published: January 2021

Three alternative solutions for artificial seawater (ASW) have been tested successfully on our Botrylloides colonies. For routine work, we use commercial sea salts (CSS), for most analyses we use the Cold Spring Harbor Protocols (CSPH) and for very clean work the K-depleted Phosphate-buffered saline (K-PBS). While, CSPH and K-PBS can be prepared at 10X, CSS should be prepared at 2X directly. Mix to dissolve and adjust pH as well as salinity to your local conditions.
Dukungan Pemerintah Dan Strategi Keberlanjutan Bisnis Ukm Korea Selatan Di Tengah Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Hidayati Ratnaningsih , Rachman Nadya Megawati
Published: January 2021

Global pandemic of COVID-19 has bee creating economic disruption in many countries including South Korea. The decline in the trade sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic does not only affect large-scale industries. The Small and Medium Enterprises sector is also affected by the impact of the implementation of various policies in place to anticipate the spread of this virus. This study aims to provide an overview of government policies and business strategies for South Korean SMEs in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and this study is also expected to provide input for the Government to design appropriate, fast and quality economic recovery programs for SMEs affected by COVID-19. . This paper uses a qualitative approach. The data collection technique was carried out through literature study / literature study and interviews with the Republic of Indonesia Trade Representative in South Korea. The results showed that as a country that was first affected by COVID-19, the response of the South Korean government was relatively fast and sufficient to guarantee business continuity for SMEs, there are five main policies implemented by the South Korean Government and five Business Strategies of SMEs in dealing with COVID- 19.
In vitro effectiveness of an aqueous extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) leaves on bacteria causing healthcare associated infection in Valledupar
Authors: Melo Rios Aslenis Emidia , Jimenez Rios Hedilka , Pedraza Claros Bertilda , Castrillon Mejia Jeraldin , Fuentes Arias Ailyn
Published: January 2021

Background: Globally, the need to address strategies for preventing infections associated with health care has increased worldwide. In the city of Valledupar, Colombia, reports of bacteria resistant to chemical or enzymatic biocides in hospital environments and surfaces are increasingly frequent, evidencing the importance of conducting studies aimed at identifying alternative active ingredients for disinfectant products. Objective: Evaluate the in vitro effectiveness of Neem leaves extract over bacteria strains isolated from different areas and surfaces of a health institution in Valledupar, compared to disinfectants for hospital use, an enzymatic detergent, and a commercial chemical disinfectant. Methods: Biocidal activities on bacteria isolated from hospital surfaces, such as Acinetobacter baumanni, Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Micrococcus sp, and Stenotrophomonas malthophila were analyzed. The Neem leaves extract was evaluated at concentrations of 3, 4, and 5 % for each bacterium during 15-minute contact time, incubated at 37 °C for 18 hours. We compared two antimicrobial chemicals, a disinfectant (based on formaldehyde, cetrimide, and glutaraldehyde), and an enzymatic detergent (based on protease, lipase, and amylase). Results: The aqueous Neem extract did not show significant differences with the other treatments with 99.48 to 100% inhibition against bacteria of the species Acinetobacter baumanni, Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Micrococcus sp.; Bacillus subtilis, and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains were the most resistant strains inhibited by enzymatic detergent and disinfectant, respectively. None of the products evaluated were effective against all in vitrostrains. Conclusions: These data show Neem’s bacteriostatic properties, its potential in in-hospital products, and the need to combine different active ingredients in a disinfection plan.
Effect of Lepidium meyenii (maca) on spatial memory and brain oxidative damage of ovariectomized-rats exposed to mobile phone
Authors: Marín-Tello Carmen , Villafana-Medina Haydée , Aliaga-Arauco José , Malpartida-Tello Violeta , Castañeda-Marín Elio , Sánchez-Marín César , Vásquez-Kool Jorge
Published: January 2021

Background: Oxidative stress, genetic expression changes, and decomposition of the blood-brain barrier have been shown to be caused by exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR); therefore, the search for drugs or food products that offer some protection from these effects has attracted interest. Lepidium meyenii (maca) is a native Andean plant known for its effects on the female reproductive system as well as its immunomodulating, energizing, antioxidant, and nutritive properties due to its high concentration of alkaloids, amino acids, glucosinolates, fatty acids, and macamides. Objectives: We aim to determine the effect of dietary maca supplementation on spatial memory and cerebral oxidative damage in rats with induced menopause and/or with exposure to mobile phone radiation. Method: Female rats divided into 6 groups (six rats in each group): control or not ovariectomized (O-), ovariectomized (O+), ovariectomized + estrogen (O+E+), ovariectomized + estrogen + irradiated (O+E+I+), ovariectomized + maca (O+M+), and ovariectomized + maca + irradiated (O+M+I). Rat spatial memory was tested using the Morris water navigation task. Rats were sacrificed, and cerebral malondialdehyde was measured. Results: After exposure to mobile phone radiation, the group supplemented with maca showed improved spatial memory and lower levels of malondialdehyde than the estrogenized group. Conclusions: Our results suggest that consumption of maca has a positive effect on the maintenance of memory and decreases oxidative stress caused by mobile phone radiation. However, it is necessary to extend this work using a larger sample size.
Petrology and Geochemical Features of Semporna Volcanic Rocks, South-east Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: James Elvaene , Abdul Ghani Azman , Akinola Oluwatoyin O. , Asis Junaidi
Published: January 2021

The volcanic rocks in Semporna Peninsula, Sabah, Malaysia forms parts of the Miocene subjected slab during the Miocene-Pliocene orogeny. This study presents new petrographic and geochemical data of volcanic rocks in Semporna area. The volcanic rocks range in composition from basaltic andesite, andesite, dacite to rhyolite, with most of the volcanic shows calc-alkaline affinity with a minor tholeiitic feature. The trace elements shows enrichment in large-ion lithophile elements (LILE) and light rare earth elements (LREE) suggesting that the volcanic rocks have similar geochemical patterns and might come from similar magma source. The petrochemical data suggests that volcanic rocks of Semporna shows characteristic of subduction zone (negative Nb, Ta, and Ti). Decreasing magnitude of Europium anomalies from intermediate to acid lavas suggests an important role of plagioclase in the fractional crystallization. Negative Ce anomaly in part of Semporna volcanic rocks suggest that those volcanic rocks may related with emergence of oxygenated deep-sea environment. Tectonic diagrams showed that the Semporna volcanic rocks were formed in an island arc setting.
Physicochemical Characterization of Jatropha podagrica Seed Oil for Potential Biodiesel Production and other Industrial Applications in Thailand
Authors: Premjet Duangporn , Obeng Abraham Kusi , Yoo Hah Young , Kim Seung Wook , Premjet Siripong
Published: January 2021

Jatropha is considered as one of the most promising potential oil sources for biodiesel production and other industrial applications. However, research on the potential of Jatropha seed oil is mainly focused on Jatropha curcas, with other species receiving little attention. The physicochemical properties of J. podagrica seed oil was studied to determine its potential as feedstock for biodiesel production and other industrial applications in Thailand. The seed oil was extracted with n-hexane from milled kernels using the soxhlet extractor and subsequently characterised for free fatty acids, iodine value, viscosity, saponification value, density, and acid value. The fatty acid profile of the seed oil was also analysed using gas chromatography (GC). Analysis of the physical properties of the J. podagrica seed kernel showed lower average physical characteristics when compared to those of J. curcas seed kernel. J. podagrica seeds had high oil content comparable to J. curcas oil content. The main fatty acid components of the seed oil were oleic acid (15%) and linoleic acid (70%). Generally, the results of the physicochemical analysis indicated that J. podagrica seed oil would be very useful for the production of soap and shampoo in Thailand. To produce biodiesel from the seed oil, a two-step acid-catalysed transesterification process would be appropriate.
Low-Energy Separation Technique on Purification of Unsaturated Fatty Acids of Palm Stearin using Methanol Crystallization Method
Authors: Mohd Fadzel Fatimatuzzahraa , Salimon Jumat , Derawi Darfizzi
Published: January 2021

This paper discussed the development of a low-energy and cost-effective separation technique of saturated fatty acids (S FAs) from Malaysian Palm Stearin to purify the unsaturation level of its fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids (U FAs) pose great benefits in nutritional value and also can be utilized as a raw material in various food or non-food applications. A methanol crystallization separation method was introduced by manipulating the storage temperature as well as the mixture ratio of palm stearin fatty acids (PSFAs) and methanol as a solvent. The separated compounds were characterized using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, proton (1H-NMR), and carbon (13C-NMR) spectroscopy analysis techniques. The fatty acids composition for both U FAs and S FAs were determined through gas chromatography (GC)analysis technique. The highest separation yield was about 98% (wt.), using a mixture of PSFA:methanol; 1:9 (w/v) at the temperature of -20 °C. This method was successfully separated and purified the U FAs by increasing the unsaturation level of fatty acids about 172% as the final iodine value was about 98 compared to the initial value was at 36. The low-energy methanol crystallization separation method is a cheaper method compared to the conventional high-energy fractional distillation process and positively to be up scaled at industrial level.
Investigation on Structural Behavior of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Slabs under Concentrated Load
Authors: Haryanto Yanuar , Wariyatno Nanang Gunawan , Hu Hsuan-Teh , Han Ay Lie , Hidayat Banu Ardi
Published: January 2021

Reinforced concrete is perhaps the most widely used building material in the world. However, the materials used for reinforcement of concrete i.e. steel is quite expensive and scarcely available in the developing world. As a result, bamboo is considered to be a cheaper replacement with high tensile strength. This research investigated the structural behaviour of bamboo-reinforced concrete slabs used for footplate foundation subjected to concentrated load. For this purpose, four different reinforced concrete slab panels were developed and analyzed. The influence of replacing steel with bamboo for the reinforcement of concrete slabs on their structural behaviour was assessed by determining the load-deflection characteristics, the ultimate load, the stiffness, the ductility, the cracking pattern, and the energy absorption capacity. The results showed that in comparison to steel reinforced concrete slabs, the strength of 82% can be acquired by the bamboo reinforced slabs. Furthermore, ductility demonstrated by the two types of specimens was almost equivalent i.e. up to 93%. Those indicated that the structural behaviour demonstrated by bamboo reinforced slabs is quite comparable to that of steel reinforced concrete slabs. Therefore, bamboo can prove to be a promising substitute for steel in concrete reinforcement. Future studies may further examine this opportunity.
Case Studies of Photospheric Magnetic Field Properties of Active Regions Associated with X-class Solar Flares
Authors: Teh Wai-Leong , Kamarudin Farahana
Published: January 2021

Solar flares are a transient phenomenon occurred in the active region (AR) on the Sun’s surface, producing intense emissions in EUV and soft X-ray that can wreak havoc in the near-Earth space mission and satellite as well as radio-based communication and navigation. The ARs are accompanied with strong magnetic fields and manifested as dark spots on the photosphere. To understand the photospheric magnetic field properties of the ARs that produce intense flares, two ARs associated with X-class flares, namely AR 12192 and AR 12297, occurred respectively on 25 October 2014 and 11 March 2015, are studied in terms of magnetic classification and various physical magnetic parameters. Solar images from the Langkawi National Observatory (LNO) and physical magnetic parameters from the Space-weather HMI Active Region Patches (SHARP) are used in this study. A total of seven SHARP magnetic parameters are examined which are calculated as sums of various magnetic quantities and have been identified as useful predictors for flare forecast. These two ARs are classified as βγδ sunspots whereas their formation and size are quite different from each other. Our results showed that the intensity of a flare has little relationship with the area of an AR and the magnetic free energy; and the temporal variation of individual magnetic parameter has no obvious and consistent pre-flare feature. It is concluded that the temporal variation of individual magnetic parameter may not be useful for predicting the onset time of a flare.
The Concept of the State in Political and Legal Studies: Domestic and Western Traditions
Authors: Filin A. Yu.
Published: January 2021

The paper is devoted to the consideration of etymology and analysis of the content of the concept “State” in domestic and western doctrines of political and legal studies from the point of view of various approaches to the theory of the State. The author re-considers the fundamental problem of understanding the concept “State” in legal and political studies and legal science, substantiates its relevance at the present stage. The author examines the impact etymology of the concept “State” has on its content. The paper defines specifics of understanding of the concept of the State inherent in representatives of main schools of thought in Western European and American political and legal studies. The author dwells on the “materialized” approach to understanding of the State as an independent subject of legal relations, the concept of the State as a set of institutions and relations in the field of governance, as well as the idea of the State as an ideological construct. The author investigates and compares domestic approaches to the understanding of the State. The signs of subjectivity and legal personality of the State are compared. The author substantiates differences in the theoretical understanding of the State in domestic and western doctrines and explains the importance of research and critical understanding of non-traditional approaches to understanding of the State at the present stage.
The Security Deposit in Obligations under a Construction Contract: Theoretical and Practical Aspects
Authors: Bogacheva T. V.
Published: January 2021

The paper, on the basis of theoretical constructions, normative acts, materials of law enforcement practice, examines the peculiarities of legal regulation of relations arising during the use of security payment to enforce the obligation. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and practical aspects of the application of security payment in contractual obligations. The author justifies her viewpoint concerning the prospects of using a security payment to ensure the performance of tort obligations. It is concluded that the scope of application of a security payment in tort obligations is rather limited. On the example of securing the performance of tort obligations arising during the performance of work under the contract, the author argues that the security payment is mainly applicable to secure the fulfillment of the tort obligations arising between persons in contractual relations, in a situation where the counterparties face a threat of harm in execution of a civil obligation. The author emphasizes that the security payment agreement is a consensual transaction.
Confl ict Regulation of Debtor’s Transactions Invalidity in Cross-Border Insolvency
Authors: Polshkova M. I.
Published: January 2021

Given the lack of proper legal regulation of both cross-border insolvency in general and the invalidity of transactions in cross-border insolvency in the Russian law, the author analyzes Russian judicial practice revealing the problem of determining applicable law in challenging the debtor’s transactions in the framework of the insolvency procedure. The author concludes that the Russian judicial practice shows that determination of the law applicable to the invalidity of transactions is contingent on the existence of a bankruptcy procedure and on the grounds for recognizing the transaction as invalid. Based on the analysis of the European regulation of legal issues applicable when challenging the debtor’s transactions in cross-border insolvency, the author considers possible exceptions to the conflict of laws lex fori concursus for certain categories of third parties to be protected from unexpected interference in the legal relationship of the parties to foreign law in order to ensure the stability of the turnover and maintain legal certainty.
Legal Regimes of Genetic Technologies Development in Medicine: Experience of Foreign Countries
Authors: Posulikhina N. S.
Published: January 2021

The active development of genetic technologies around the world actualizes the issue of defining national legal regimes that ensure normative establishment of the boundaries of human intervention in the processes of the universe. The issue of admissibility of a fast-track regime in relation to genetic technologies development from the standpoint of ensuring the precautionary principle in biomedicine is raised separately. The author believes that it is appropriate to use "national legal regime for genetic research" category as a way of regulating at various levels such issues as: identification and use of information obtained as a result of genetic research; development of national standards for the provision of services for genetic research, requirements for medical organizations and medical workers who provide them. Based on the studied foreign experience, it is concluded that there are three main types (models) of national regimes for the development of genetic technologies: permissible, restrictive and mixed, each of which is characterized by specific principles of organizational structure.
Discovering the Latest Scientific Pathways on Tissue Spheroids: Opportunities to Innovate
Authors: Rodriguez-Salvador Marisela , Perez-Benitez Baruc Emet , Padilla-Aguirre Karen Marcela
Published: January 2021

Tissue spheroids consist of a three-dimensional model of cells which is capable of imitating the complicated composition of healthy and unhealthy human tissue. Due to their unique properties, they can bring innovative solutions to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, where they can be used as building blocks for the formation of organ and tissue models used in drug experimentation. Considering the rapid transformation of the health industry, it is crucial to assess the research dynamics of this field to support the development of innovative applications. In this research, a scientometric analysis was performed as part of a Competitive Technology Intelligence methodology, to determine the main applications of tissue spheroids. Papers from Scopus and Web of Science published between 2000 and 2019 were organized and analyzed. In total, 868 scientific publications were identified, and four main categories of application were determined. Main subject areas, countries, cities, authors, journals, and institutions were established. In addition, a cluster analysis was performed to determine networks of collaborations between institutions and authors. This article provides insights into the applications of cell aggregates and the research dynamics of this field, which can help in the decision-making process to incorporate emerging and innovative technologies in the health industry.
Análise Fenomenológica Interpretativa (AFI): Fundamentos básicos e aplicações na pesquisa em psicologia
Authors: TOMBOLATO Mário Augusto , SANTOS Manoel Antônio dos
Published: January 2021

In the context of qualitative research, the objective in this study is to address the basic underpinnings and the potential applications of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a theoretical-methodological framework. IPA is grounded in concepts and the articulation of three knowledge areas: phenomenology, hermeneutics and idiography. This text deals with the introduction and characteristics, potentialities, limitations of, and - more specifically- introduce and discusses theoretical and practical IPA applications in research. Although it is well established internationally, a limited number of studies in Brazil are grounded in IPA. Therefore, this paper is expected to contribute to the dissemination of the approach in the Brazilian context by filling the existing gap and, as a result, inspire and encourage the development of new studies.
Os Bastidores da Psicoterapia: Descrição de Sentidos e a Supervisão Clínica na Abordagem Fenomenológica
Authors: TUBERO Andréa de Souza , ROCHA Rita Martins Godoy
Published: January 2021

Psychotherapy is a research field in continuous improvement, mostly due to the current requiring demands on protagonism guarantee and autonomy to mental health users of the tool. In this context, clinical supervision and the instruments that have been built from it represent an important factor to the process of qualifying the practice and training new therapists. The present study aims to analyse the produced descriptive internship reports, including the supervision notes, which are taken as sense's versions, in order to draw visibility to the process of preparing future therapists. Therefore, there has been inspired by phenomenological method on a qualitative and descriptive basis in order to characterize a comprehensive, intersubjective and intentional understanding between consciousness and the living world. The corpus of the analysis consisted of twenty-one patients' sense description reports produced along individual counselling sessions during 2017. Three psychotherapeutics meetings were selected for analysis of the sense's versions in this study, based on the temporal and longitudinal criteria, in order to provide visibility to the clinical process, as well as to the therapeutic interventions generated during the sessions, embracing therapist-patient-sense description-supervision, and their impacts on clinical training. Last, there has been observed a resonance of new ways of existing, sprouting for both patient and therapist.
Um Olhar sobre a Experiência do Parto: Trajetória, Possibilidades e Repercussões
Authors: FERREIRA Maiumi Souza Cruz , SILVA Priscila de Lima , PEREIRA Vanderson Barreto
Published: January 2021

This article, product of a literature review aimed to describe childbirth as a possibility of increased awareness of the parturient, highlighting the role of the Gestalt therapist in prenatal care. Therefore, it took as its starting point the trajectory of assistance to child-birth and current programs in the Brazilian context. Studies have demonstrated that in the last twenty years, the birth has been its primacy, institutionalized and masculinized, which is justified by the centralization of medical power over female phenomena and results in the loss of the role of women in childbirth experience. The findings demonstrate that humanization is of extreme importance to face this reality, because it allows the subject transcend from heteronomy to autonomy. Thus it was possible to perceive that the Gestalt therapist psychologist plays a key role in this process because, through the care provided in prenatal care, can promote health through awareness and empowerment of the pregnants.
Revista da Abordagem Gestáltica – Phenomenological Studies: Sua Produção Científica entre 2007-2017
Authors: HOLANDA Adriano Furtado , SOUZA Jéssica Caroline de , FERRETE Yuri Alexandre
Published: January 2021

The aim of this article is to analyze the profile of the journal Revista da Abordagem Gestáltica - Phenomenological Studies, based on articles published between 2007 and 2017, available online. Initially a historical resumption of the journal's appearance is made, passing through its essential changes to its current state, which was one of the first Brazilian journals focusing on phenomenology. In order to carry out the analysis, the method of the Systematic Review of Literature was chosen, aiming to understand the expressiveness of the journal in the scientific environment in which it is inserted, using, for that, the abstracts and keywords of the articles. The analysis pointed out a greater number of publications of Theoretical or Historical Essays, with inversion in recent years for a greater focus on Research Reports. Most articles are from public educational institutions. Despite the proximity of values, articles with single authorship are more numerous. Finally, using the keywords, a cloud of words was constructed that demonstrated that the most used word was Phenomenology, confirming the focus of the magazine.
The Influence of Sharia Capital Market, Sharia Bonds (Sukuk), and BI Rate on Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in Indonesia
Authors: Marsi Gebi Gita , Wardani Dyah Titis Kusuma
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine what affect GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in constant Indonesian prices. The dependent variable used is GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and the independent variables are Islamic stocks, Islamic mutual funds, Islamic bonds (Sukuk), and the BI rate. The data used in this study are monthly during the period 2016: 1-2018: 12 sourced from OJK, BI, and Ministry of Home Affairs. The estimation tool used in this study is the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) using E-views 7.0. Estimation results show that in the short term, the GDP variable (Gross Domestic Product) itself, Islamic stocks, BI rate, and Islamic mutual funds significantly affect GDP (Gross Domestic Product). In the long run, the estimation results show that sharia stock variables and sharia mutual funds have a significant effect on GDP (Gross Domestic Product). While the sharia bond variable (Sukuk) and the BI rate do not significantly affect GDP (Gross Domestic Product). VECM estimation results in this study also produce important Says, namely IRF (Impulse Response Function) and VDC (Variance Decomposition).
Introduction of case-based learning to teach Pharmacology to second year MBBS students
Authors: Sood Megha , Kaur Kulbir , Arora Rajiv
Published: January 2021

Background: Our medical education system has various limitations. In the initial few years of medical education, the focus is more on teaching the theoretical aspect of various subjects and not to apply the knowledge gained to practice. It is important to stimulate a student’s analytic thinking and provide them with an opportunity to see theory in practice. In case-based learning (CBL) a case acts as a stimulant of learning. The aim of the study was to introduce CBL in Pharmacology to teach second year MBBS students and see its effect on their performance. The study also aimed to get student and faculty (Department of Pharmacology) feedback on this teaching model.Methods: A total 180 students of second prof. MBBS and faculty of Department of Pharmacology were included in the study. A total of two topics were taken for CBL sessions. The theory lecture of the first topic was conducted. The students were divided into smaller groups of 15 each and a pretest was taken. This was followed by CBL session and after that post-test was administered. The second topic was covered on similar format. At the end of the two sessions the student and faculty feedback were taken on a five-point Likert scale.Results: A total 127 students participated in the study. 90% of the students agreed or strongly agreed that CBL had been useful in understanding the topics and it will be useful for foundation of their clinical years. All faculty members agreed that CBL does improve student teacher interaction but they found CBL to be time consuming. Conclusions: CBL was well accepted by the students and they want that other topics should be taken up by this method. The faculty also believes that it is worth giving a try but at the same time CBL is time consuming and it may be possible to conduct it for only a few topics in a session.
A clinical study on ectopic pregnancy in tertiary care hospital Imphal
Authors: Chanu Naorem Sunanda , Basavaradder Vinodkumar Suresh , Darsani Cibi , Sanaton Ahanthembi
Published: January 2021

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is one of the most common life-threatening emergencies in early trimester of pregnancy. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, age group, gravidity, parity, risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment modalities associated with ectopic pregnancy in the current scenario.Methods: We conducted a prospective study for the period of two years starting from Aug 2017 to Aug 2019 at JNIMS OBG Department.Results: A total of 94 patients who were diagnosed as ectopic pregnancy and they were analysed for clinical presentation, risk factors, operative findings and treatment modality. Majority of patients were in the age group of 25 to 30 years. Ectopic pregnancy was more commonly associated with history of prior abortions, prior LSCS and PID. Commonly presented with amenorrhea of 6-8 weeks with abdominal pain and bleeding PV, most common site being ampulla followed by isthmus. Most of the patients had ruptured pregnancy at presentation. Majority of the patients underwent salpingectomy and salpingectomy with contralateral tubectomy.Conclusions: Ectopic pregnancy diagnosis is a grey zone and challenging. Early diagnosis by keeping suspicion in first trimester with PV bleeding and pain abdomen with history of amenorrhea about ectopic pregnancy, which helps in management to reduce maternal morbidity and even mortality.
Knowledge, health seeking behavior and barriers for treatment of reproductive tract infections among married women of reproductive age in Delhi
Authors: Doley Preety , Yadav Geeta , Gupta Monika , Muralidhar Sumathi
Published: January 2021

Background: Reproductive tract infections including sexually transmitted infections are an important public health problem among women of reproductive age group in developing countries. The perceptions or taboos related to RTIs act as an obstacle for seeking treatment ultimately leading to complications. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, health seeking behavior and barriers for treatment of reproductive tract infections among married women of reproductive age in Delhi.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was undertaken in an urban field practice area of department of Community Medicine of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi from November 2017 to April 2019. Sample size of 270 was collected using predesigned and pre- tested questionnaire by systematic random sampling.Results: Mere 16.6% of the women knew about symptoms of RTI/STIs. Out of 81 women having RTI/STI in past 3 months 30% did not seek treatment and out of 70% who took treatment for RTI, 30% did not complete treatment. Majority of the women who sought treatment preferred government hospital. The main barrier for seeking treatment was embarrassment, not considering it as an important health problem, lack of time.Conclusions: The overall knowledge about symptoms, mode of spread of RTIs/STIs was very poor among the study participants. Women seeking treatment are not completing it. Thus, there is need to emphasize on spreading knowledge about symptoms, mode of spread, need for treatment and its completion and clearing barriers related to RTI/STI among women.
Safety and efficacy of ferric carboxy maltose in pregnant women- a pilot study
Authors: Harsoor Vijaya , Chikkagowdra Shaila , H. Aniruddha R. , D. Vanaja
Published: January 2021

Background: Iron deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency amongst women of childbearing age. It is associated with significant maternal, fetal and infant morbidity. Current options for treatment include oral iron, parenteral iron and red blood cell transfusions. Ferric carboxy maltose is a newer i.v. iron formulation which can be used at high doses with rapid administration. This study was undertaken to assess the safety and efficacy in pregnant women.Methods: Prospective observational study was conducted in VIMS Ballari. 50 pregnant women between 28-36 weeks of gestation having moderate anemia with confirmed iron deficiency were administered with 1000 mg of ferric carboxy maltose (FCM). These women were followed after 2 weeks, 4 weeks and till delivery. Safety and efficacy were assessed.Results: There was significant improvement in both hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels (p<0.01). None of them had significant reactions.Conclusions: Ferric carboxy maltose is well tolerated. Ability to transfuse in single high dose makes it a preferred drug for faster and higher replenishment of iron stores and correction of hemoglobin levels during pregnancy especially in third trimester.
Invasive mole diagnosed as vascular malformation of uterus: a case report
Authors: Bhattacharjee Surjyatapa , Nath Pranoy , Choudhury Shabir Ahmed
Published: January 2021

Gestational trophobalstic neoplasia encompasses invasive mole, placental site trophoblastic tumor, epitheloid trophoblastic tumor and choriocarcinoma. Here we report a 27 year old woman with invasive mole with severe anaemia who was initially misdiagnosed as a case of incomplete abortion with vascular malfomarmation of uterus. In view of uncontrolled bleeding per vaginum, nonspecific ultrasound findings and H/O failed dilatation and evacuation, exploratory laparotomy was decided upon and intraoperative finding was invasive mole. Hysterectomy was done.
Knowledge, attitude and uptake of mammography among female health workers in two tertiary health facilities of Sokoto state, Nigeria
Authors: Raji Mansur O , Adamu Shehu P , Akinnibosun-Raji Hafsat O , Raji Hadija O , Ango Umar M , Kaoje Aminu U
Published: January 2021

Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and early detection remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control in terms of outcome and survival. Female health care workers, being frontline healthcare providers, often come in contact with patients and their relatives and can disseminate accurate mammography information. This study thus aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and uptake of mammography among female health workers working in two tertiary health care facilities in Sokoto state, Nigeria.Methods: The study was cross sectional in nature. Using formula for estimating sample size for cross-sectional studies, a sample size of 209 was obtained. All female health care workers were eligible to participate in the study. Systematic sampling was used to recruit them into the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was subsequently entered into IBM statistical software package version 20. Descriptive and inferential analysis was performed All statistical tests were carried out using 2 tailed test with alpha set at 0.05.Results: Less than a fifth of the respondents knew the age screening mammography end if no breast problem is detected, less than half (44.4%) of the respondents knew how frequent a screening mammography be obtained after the age of 40 years. Less than a tenth (7.9%) of the respondents had ever had mammography done.Conclusions: Majority of our study participants had good overall mammography related knowledge, most of them demonstrated positive attitude towards mammography, the uptake of mammography in our study population was very low.
Breast cancer and breast self-examination awareness among undergraduate students of the University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Authors: Aphrodite Choumessi T. , Stephanie Tchamba T.G. , Geayeal Ngwamenter , Philemon Atabonkeng E.
Published: January 2021

Background: Breast self-examination (BSE) is an individual check-up to identify any health problem in the breast, especially breast cancer. However, though the university is the place of high education, the level of the student knowledge about breast cancer and BSE remains not quite known. This study aimed to identify awareness on breast cancer and BSE among the student population of The University of Bamenda, Cameroon.Methods: A well designed descriptive study was carried out using a structured questionnaire to look at the awareness about breast cancer, its possible risk factors, signs and symptoms as well as the awareness on BSE among the students.Results: Out of the studied population of 255 participants who completed the questionnaire, a good portion (91.76%) of the respondents have heard about breast cancer. Only 38.43% respondents knew some signs and symptoms of breast cancer while 44.31% had an idea of the treatment. The population pointed alcohol consumption and smoking, use of contraceptives and exposure to pesticides as possible risk factors of breast cancer. BSE was practiced by only 23.92% and only 20.39% of the participants suggested a monthly screening frequency. Across age ranges, 20 to 24 years old and 25-29 years old participants had almost 5 times more chances to have heard about BSE than younger people.Conclusions: Summarily, the present study demonstrated that the general had poor  knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the BSE practice, though  the  population  aged  20-29  years  old  has relatively heard about breast cancer and BSE.
Health profile of the inmates at women prisoner ward, Ranchi: findings of a health camp
Authors: Sunderam Shalini , Kumari Anju Prabha , Kumar Satish , Kumari Gunjan , Kashyap Vivek
Published: January 2021

Background: There is scanty data revealing the health profile of the female prisoners, so there was a felt need to assess the actual situation inside the prison. Aim and objectives were to obtain the socio-demographic information of the inmates of the women prisoner ward and to assess the health status of the study population.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among the inmates, at central jail Hotwar, Ranchi, on 28th February 2020 during a health checkup camp, conducted by Department of Community Medicine, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Out of total 102 females residing there, only 59 females participated in the study and were interviewed using pretested semi structured questionnaire. This was followed by general examination. The collected data was entered in Ms Excel sheet and then analyzed.  Results: The mean age (SD) of the participants was 23.65(6.02) years. Maximum participants (94.9%) were from Jharkhand, 84.74 % were unmarried and 59.5%of the participants had no formal education. On general examination, 37.28% participants were found anemic and 5.08% were underweight.  Conclusions: The present study revealed that majority of the participants residing there are of productive age group. The prevailing health problem is same as of general population and fortunately preventable.