bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vastavuoroisuuden jälkeen – Bitcoin-kryptovaluutta ja virtuaalinen luottamusnormi markkinoilla
Authors: Tikkanen Samuli , Koivula Aki , Räsänen Pekka
Published: November 2022

Kryptovaluuttojen kasvava suosio on merkittävä trendi 2020-luvulla. Tälle heikosti säännellylle talouden osa-alueelle on virrannut lyhyessä ajassa huomattava määrä varallisuutta. Tässä artikkelissa eritellään Bitcoin-markkinan erityisominaisuuksia sekä kuvataan Bitcoinista nousevia luottamussuhteita. Bitcoin on syntynyt yhteiskunnallisten ja poliittisten kehityskulkujen seurauksena, ja se nojaa arvonmuodostuksessaan erityiseen Bitcoin-ideologiaan. Artikkelissa argumentoidaan, että suurin kryptovaluutta Bitcoin pohjaa luottamusnormin kyseenalaistamiselle. Bitcoin-ideologiasta nousevasta yleisestä epäluottamuksesta poliittisia instituutioita ja inhimillisiä toimijoita kohtaan on muovautunut uusi virtuaalinen luottamusnormi, jossa luottamus rakentuu suhteessa lohkoketjuteknologiaan.
Abdominal pain in covid times: time to think twice
Authors: Noreillie M-A , Dedeurwaerdere F , Jijo J , Al Hanini S , Marolleau F
Published: November 2022

We report a case of abdominal pain followed by acute systolic heart failure due to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). This multisystem disease typically appears several weeks after infection with COVID-19 in children and young adults. There is a wide spectrum of presentation with MIS-C: some present with features of shock, others with a condition that has overlapping characteristics with Kawasaki disease (KD), and others with more non-specific features. Very often the symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms. Our 17-year-old patient presented with fever, abdominal pain and inflammatory laboratory results. Rapidly after admission he developed acute heart failure with biopsy-confirmed myocarditis. The diagnostic criteria of MIS-C were met. This case emphasizes the changing diagnostic landscape. However rare, we want to raise awareness for MIS-C in children and young adults presenting with abdominal pain. Because of the risk of rapid clinical deterioration, early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach can be life-saving.
Elevated carbohydrate antigen 19-9 following Helicobacter suis gastritis and normalisation after eradication: first case report and review of the literature
Authors: Capirchio L , Huang T-D. , De Witte C , Haesebrouck F , Fervaille C , Gillain C , Rahier J-F. , De Ronde T
Published: November 2022

Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a biological marker used to diagnose and monitor the progression of various cancers. Elevated CA 19-9 has also been sporadically observed in Helicobacter pylori infected patients. Similar to H. pylori, animal- hosted non-H. pylori Helicobacter (NHPH) species can induce gastroduodenal lesions in humans. We report the first case of CA 19-9 elevation related to H. suis gastritis and its normalisation after eradication. A CA 19-9 screening prescribed as part of a regular check up by the general practitioner was found elevated in a 68-year-old man presenting chronic dyspeptic symptoms. Medical investigations were negative for presence of neoplasia or biliary obstruction. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy confirmed the presence of chronic gastritis and H. suis was identified in gastric biopsies. The standard treatment for H. pylori successfully eradicated H. suis with normalisation of CA 19-9 levels. In addition to H. pylori, infection with NHPH species should be considered as an additional cause of elevated CA19-9.
Malnutrition is highly prevalent in hospitalized cirrhotic patients and associates with a poor outcome
Authors: Dumont C , Wuestenberghs F , Lanthier N , Piessevaux H , Dahlqvist G
Published: November 2022

Background and study aims: The role of malnutrition on the prognosis of hospitalized cirrhotic patients is incompletely studied. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition, functional scores and their impact on prognosis of hospitalized cirrhotic patients.

Patients and methods: This retrospective study included all patients with cirrhosis hospitalized in the gastroenterology unit at Saint-Luc university hospital, Brussels between April 2014 and September 2014. Nutritional status was evaluated according to minimum clinical summary diagnostic criteria. Cirrhosis-related complications or death occurrence were analysed in a one-year follow-up.

Results: 95 cirrhotic patients were assessed for nutritional status and outcomes. Malnutrition affected 45.3% of patients and was more frequent with the severity of cirrhosis: 29% in Child-Pugh A, 48.8% in Child-Pugh B and 72.2% in Child-Pugh C patients. 58.9% of patients developed cirrhosis-related complications (60.7% in the malnutrition group vs. 39.3%, p<0.001, OR 5.06, IC95 1.90-14.58) and 33.7% of patients died (68.75% vs. 31.25%, p=0.002, OR 4.33, IC95 1.62-12.28). Adjusting for age, sodium, MELD, Charlson index, hepatocellular carcinoma, platelets, diabetes, prognostic nutritional index and Braden scale, malnutrition was significantly associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates with an OR of 3.56 (CI95 1.55-8.16) and 2.09 (CI95 1.16-3.77) respectively. Braden scale was significantly associated with higher mortality (p=0.027, OR 1.25, CI95 1.03-1.52) whereas prognostic nutritional index was associated with higher morbidity (p=0.001, OR 0.94, CI95 0.90- 0.98).

Conclusion: Malnutrition is highly prevalent in hospitalized cirrhotic patients. Malnutrition, low prognostic nutritional index and low Braden scale are associated with poor outcomes in cirrhosis.
Clinical features and risk factors for ischemic colitis in young and middle-aged patients
Authors: Cai W , Zhu J , Hu D
Published: November 2022

Background and study aims: Ischemic colitis (IC) is thought to occur more frequently in the elderly, but the incidence in young and middle-aged adults is increasing. This study determined the clinical characteristics of and risk factors for young and middle- aged IC patients.

Patients and methods: The medical records of 190 IC patients from 2010-2020 were reviewed. The clinical features of the young and middle-aged IC group (group A, < 60 years [n=70]) were compared to the elderly IC (group B, ≥60 years [n=120]) and age- and gender-matched colon polyp groups (group C, <60 years [n=272]). Independent risk factors for IC in group A were assessed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Results: There were no significant differences in groups A and B with respect to season of onset, symptoms, signs, treatment, or recurrences. The main symptoms of group A were abdominal pain (98.6%) and hematochezia (98.6%). Lesions commonly involved the left half of the colon (87.1%) and the clinical conditions were generally not severe. The percentage of patients with constipation (11.4% vs. 4.0%, P=0.034) and using a calcium channel antagonist (21.4% vs. 11.4%, P=0.028) was significantly higher in group A than group C. Regression analysis demonstrated that constipation (OR 2.831, P=0.037) and taking a calcium channel antagonist (OR 2.486, P=0.012) were closely associated with the occurrence of IC in group A.

Conclusions: Constipation and taking a calcium channel antagonist were independent risk factors for the onset of IC in young and middle-aged adults. Among young and middle-aged adults with abdominal pain and bloody stools who also have constipation or are taking a calcium channel antagonist to treat hypertension, the diagnosis of IC should be considered.
Continuous ADR50 monitoring through automated linkage between endoscopy and pathology: a quality improvement initiative in a Brussels public hospital
Authors: Rasschaert G , Gomez Galdon M , Vandevelde J , Eisendrath P
Published: November 2022

Background and study aim: Adenoma detection rate in patients aged 50 years or older (ADR50) is considered by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) a key performance measures for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Technical and human resources constrain implementation of recording quality monitoring. The aim was to deploy an infrastructure for continuous monitoring of endoscopy quality indicators. And to evaluate its potential benefit on quality performance.

Methods: A company reporting system was adapted by adding a dedicated tab for quality monitoring, including: preparation, progression, number of resected polyps. Automated linkage with the pathology database resulted in continuous monitoring of inter alia: rate of adequate bowel preparation, cecal intubation rate and ADR50. Continuous monitoring was done for all nine endoscopists working at our center, with individual feedback after 4, 9 and 28 months.

Results: A total of 1434 colonoscopies were performed during the first 9 months of monitoring, 682 during the first 4 months, 752 during the following 5 months. Five months after feedback a global increase in ADR50 of 4.6% (22.9% to 27.5%) (P<0.05) was observed, compared to the first 4 months. Thus meeting the benchmark (≥25%) recommended by ESGE. A durable effect of monitoring and feedback was observed after 28 months (ADR50: 29.4%).

Conclusions: An easy to use infrastructure for registration of quality monitoring in daily endoscopy practice, automatically linking the pathology database, facilitates continuous monitoring of endoscopy quality indicators. A global and durable ADR50 increase was observed after feedback, considered a quality improvement in performance of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy at our center.
INCIDÊNCIA DE HEMOPARASITOSES EM CÃES E GATOS NA REGIÃO DO VALE DO JAMARI – RONDÔNIA
Authors: Brum Beatriz Tanazildo , Carvalho Anderson Teixeira de
Published: November 2022

É inegável admitir que a presença de pets no lar das pessoas aumentou consideravelmente, sobretudo, em virtude de que estudos científicos apontam que esses animais domésticos são capazes de trazer inúmeros benefícios, não apenas para as pessoas como para os animais. Assim, o presente estudo tem como principal objetivo analisar a ocorrência de hemoparasitas transmitidas pelas pulgas, carrapatos, mosquitos dos gêneros Aedes, Anopheles e Culex, bem como pelo vetor do Trypanosoma cruzi, em cães e gatos. Logo, a problemática da pesquisa se resume no questionamento: qual a principal maneira de reduzir ou minimizar os piores efeitos que os hemoparasitas podem trazer para a saúde dos pets domésticos?  Buscando resposta a essa problemática, o estudo se fundamenta na pesquisa bibliográfica em diversas fontes primárias e secundárias, bem como, na pesquisa de campo para coletar dados e analisá-los pelo método do esfregaço sanguíneo em animais distribuídos pela região do Vale do Jamari, selecionados aleatoriamente nos meses de agosto e setembro de 2022. Com os dados analisados permitiram dizer que os achados não são preocupantes, mas possibilita ter uma visão mais apurada das hemoparasitoses mais prevalentes e assim, traçar um monitoramento mais eficaz no combate e, porque não dizer na erradicação dos vetores transmissores das doenças.
The Holton-Tan mechanism under stratospheric aerosol intervention
Authors: Karami Khalil , Garcia Rolando , Jacobi Christoph , Richter Jadwiga H. , Tilmes Simone
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The teleconnection between the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) and the Arctic stratospheric polar vortex, or the Holton-Tan (HT) relationship may change in a warmer climate or one with stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) as compared to present day climate (PDC). Our results from an Earth system model indicate that, under both global warming (based on RCP8.5 emission scenario) and SAI scenarios, the HT relationship weakens, although it is closer to PDC under SAI than under the RCP8.5 scenario. Such weakening of the HT relationship is more pronounced in early winter (Nov–Dec) compared to the mid-late winter period (Jan–Feb). While the high-latitude responses of temperature to the QBO anomalies are statistically significant under PDC, the responses are not statistically significant in the RCP8.5 and SAI scenarios. While the weakening of the HT relationship under RCP8.5 scenario is likely due to the weaker QBO wind amplitudes at the equator, another physical mechanism must be responsible for the weaker HT relationship under SAI scenario, since the amplitude of the QBO wind is comparable to the PDC. The strength of the polar vortex does not change under the RCP8.5 scenario compared to PDC, but it becomes stronger under SAI; we attribute the weakening of the HT relationship under SAI to such stronger polar vortex. In general, the changes in the HT relationship cannot be solely explained by changes to the critical line; the changes in the residual circulation (particularly due to the gravity wave contributions) are important too in explaining the changes in the HT relationship under RCP8.5 and SAI scenarios.
Physical and stoichiometric controls on stream respiration in a headwater stream
Authors: Dorley Jancoba , Singley Joel , Covino Tim , Singha Kamini , Gooseff Michael , González-Pinzón Ricardo
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Many studies in ecohydrology focusing on hydrologic transport argue that longer residence times across a stream ecosystem should consistently result in higher biological uptake of carbon, nutrients, and oxygen. This consideration does not incorporate the potential for biologically mediated reactions to be limited by stoichiometric imbalances. Based on the relevance and co-dependences between hydrologic exchange, stoichiometry, and biological uptake, and acknowledging the limited amount of field studies available to determine their net effects on the retention and export of resources, we quantified how microbial respiration is controlled by the interactions and supply of essential nutrients needed (C, N, P) in a headwater stream in Colorado, USA. For this, we conducted two rounds of nutrient experiments, each consisting of four sets of continuous injections of Cl- as a conservative tracer, resazurin as a proxy for aerobic respiration, and one of the following nutrient treatments: a) N, b) N+C, c) N+P, and d) C+N+P. Nutrient treatments were considered as known system modifications to alter metabolism, and statistical tests helped identify the relationships between hydrologic transport and respiration metrics. We found that as discharge changed significantly between rounds and across stoichiometric treatments, a) transient storage mainly occurred in side pools along the main channel and was proportional to discharge, and b) microbial respiration remained similar between rounds and across stoichiometric treatments. Together, our results indicate that residence time alone could be a weak predictor of stream respiration due to the relevance of local and dynamic variations in stoichiometric conditions.
Assessing Typhoon Soulik-induced morphodynamics over the Mokpo coast region in South Korea based on a geo-spatial approach
Authors: Yum Sang-Guk , Song Moon-Soo , Adhikari Manik Das
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The inner shelf and coastal region of the Yellow Sea along the Korean peninsula are frequently impacted by Typhoons. The Mokpo coastal region in South Korea has been significantly affected by typhoon Soulik in 2018, the deadliest typhoon strike to the southwestern coast, since Maemi in 2003. Typhoon Soulik overran the region, causing extensive damage to the coast, shoreline, vegetation, and coastal geomorphology. Therefore, it is important to investigate its impact on the coastal ecology, landform, erosion/accretion, suspended sediment concentration (SSC) and associated coastal changes along the Mokpo region. In this study, net shoreline movement (NSM), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)), coastal landform change model, Normalized Difference Suspended Sediment Index (NDSSI), and SSC-reflectance relation have been used to analyze the coastal morphodynamics over the typhoon periods. We used pre- and post-typhoon Sentinel-2B MSI images for mapping and monitoring the typhoon effect. The findings highlighted the significant impacts of typhoons on coastal dynamics, wetland vegetation and sediment resuspension along the Mokpo coast. It has been observed that typhoon-induced SSC influences shoreline and coastal morphology. The outcome of this research may provide databases to manage coastal environments and a long-term plan to restore valuable coastal habitats. In addition, the findings may be useful for post-typhoon emergency response, coastal planners, and administrators involved in the long-term development of human life.
Evaluating the Utility of Active Microwave Observations as a Snow Mission Concept Using Observing System Simulation Experiments
Authors: Cho Eunsang , Vuyovich Carrie M. , Kumar Sujay V. , Wrzesien Melissa L. , Kim Rhae Sung
Published: November 2022

Abstract. As a future satellite mission concept, active microwave sensors have the potential to measure snow water equivalent (SWE) with advantages including finer spatial resolution and improved capabilities in deeper snowpack and forest-covered areas as compared to existing missions (e.g., passive microwave sensors). In mountainous regions, however, the potential utility of spaceborne active microwave sensors for SWE retrievals particularly under deep snow and forest cover has not been evaluated yet. In this study, we develop an observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) that includes the characterization of expected error levels of the active microwave-based volume-scattering SWE retrievals and realistic orbital configurations over a western Colorado domain. We found that active microwave sensors can improve a root mean square error (RMSE) of SWE by about 20 % in the mountainous environment if the active microwave signals with a mature retrieval algorithm can estimate SWE up to 600 mm of deep SWE and up to 40 % of tree cover fraction (TCF). Results also demonstrated that the potential SWE retrievals have larger improvements in tundra (43 %) snow class, followed by boreal forest (22 %) and montane forest (17 %). Even though active microwave sensors are known to be limited by liquid water in the snowpack, they still reduced errors by up to 6–16 % of domain-average SWE in the melting period, suggesting that the SWE retrievals can add value to meltwater estimations and hydrological applications. Overall, this work provides a quantitative benchmark of the utility of a potential snow mission concept in a mountainous domain, helping prioritize future algorithm development and field validation activities.
Assessment of physicochemical parameters and organochlorine pesticide residues in selected vegetable farmlands soil in Zamfara state, Nigeria
Authors: shaibu Momoh
Published: November 2022

In this study, physicochemical and organochlorine pesticide residues in soil were determined from selected vegetable farmland in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The QuEChERS, and GC-MS were used for sample preparation and organochlorine analysis, respectively. The results showed that the soil from farmland A has sand, clay, slit, pH, organic matter and electrical conductivity content of 28.80±0.164 %, 51.0±0.78%17.18±10.17%,6.45±0.082, 3.15±0.0098% and 45.00±26.46 (µS/cm), respectively,. The soil from farmland Brecorded sand, clay, slit pH organic matter and electrical conductivity content of 50.09±0.001%, 25.70±0.755%,19.01±0.861%, 6.39±0.156%, and 96.33±75.16µs/cm, respectively while 32.30±0.059%, 56.35±0.399%,13.6±0.56%, 6.29±0.734, 5.44±0.592% and 200.33±148.30 µs/cm for sand, clay, slit, pH, organic matter, and electrical conductivity respectively were values of parameters from the analysis of soil from farmland C. Seven organochlorine pesticide residues were found in farmland A. Endosulfan I and dieldrin are foundin farmland B while six organochlorine pesticide residues were determined in farmland C. Regular monitoring of pesticide residues in the study area is necessary for the prevention, control, and reduction of environmental pollution.
NGHIÊN CỨU TỶ LỆ NHIỄM NẤM Ở CÁC VỊ THUỐC ĐÔNG DƯỢC TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐÔNG Y TỈNH NGHỆ AN NĂM 2019
Authors: Phục Trần Quang , Thăng Hồ Văn , Thủy Đỗ Thị Thanh
Published: November 2022

Đặt vấn đề: Một tỷ lệ không nhỏ các vị thuốc Đông dược nhiễm nấm do điều kiện bảo quản khôngtốt. Khi nấm ký sinh trên các vị thuốc Đông dược sinh ra các chất độc như aflatoxin, ochatoxin ảnhhưởng xấu đến sức khỏe người sử dụng… Đề tài nghiên cứu tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm ở các vị thuốc Đôngdược tại Bệnh viện Đông y tỉnh Nghệ An 2019.Mục tiêu: Xác định tỷ lệ, thành phần loài nấm ký sinh ở các vị thuốc Đông dược tại Bệnh viện Đôngy tỉnh Nghệ An năm 2019.Đối tượng và phương pháp: Các vị thuốc Đông dược bảo quản tại kho thuốc Bệnh viện Đông y tỉnhNghệ An. Thiết kế bằng phương pháp nghiên cứu mô tả thực nghiệm tại Labo.Kết quả: Tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm bằng kỹ thuật soi tươi trong môi trường KOH là 40,0%. Tỷ lệ nấm sợichiếm 92,0%, nấm men chỉ chiếm 8,0%. Tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm bằng kỹ thuật nuôi cấy nấm trong môitrường Saboraud là 48,1%, trong đó tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm ở các vị thuốc Bắc là 41,1%, thuốc Nam 62,2%.Bằng kỹ thuật PCR đã xác định 11 loài nấm, trong đó: A. niger chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất 60,0%(30/50);tiếp đến A. tubingensis 18,0% (9/50).Kết luận: Tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm ở các vị thuốc Đông dược cao (48,1%), thành phần loài đa dạng (11 loài),cần có biện pháp bảo quản phù hợp giảm tỷ lệ nhiễm nấm ở các vị thuốc Đông dược.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA CYCLOPHOSPHAMID VỚI CHỨC NĂNG BÀNG QUANG VÀ THẬN TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ VÚ
Authors: Trí Bùi Đặng Minh , Chi Bùi Đặng Phương , Trúc Đoàn Thanh , Sang Trần Minh
Published: November 2022

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát ảnh hưởng của Cyclophosphomid với chức năng bàng quang và thận ở bệnhnhân ung thư vú.Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu thuần tập tiến cứu mô tả, theo dõi dọc trên 68 bệnh nhânung thư vú tại Bệnh viện Thành phố Thủ Đức được điều trị bằng phác đồ có Cyclophosphamid từ 4-6 chu kỳ.Kết quả: Tác dụng phụ thường gặp trên lâm sàng của Cyclophosphamide lên chức năng thận và bàngquang đó là đau hạ vị (13,24%), tiểu máu (16,17%). Các biểu hiện ít gặp hơn là tiểu rắt (10,29%), tiểubuốt (8,82%), tiểu đục (5,88%) và tiểu khó (4,41%). Trong nước tiểu trước và sau khi điều trị bằngCyclophosphamide có sự thay đổi Microalbumin (từ 5,24±0,64 lên 16,21±2,01mg/dl). Kết quả nộisoi bàng quang có 19,05% bệnh nhân có tổn thương. Trong đó, 14,29% viêm niêm mạc bàng quang,4,76% có biểu hiện loét và hoại tử, không có trường hợp nào được ghi nhận là teo bàng quang. Tỉ lệbệnh nhân có độc tính trên bàng quang là 13,2%, tỉ lệ bệnh nhân không có độc tính trên bàng quanglà 86,8%.Kết luận: Tác dụng phụ thường gặp trên lâm sàng của Cyclophosphamide lên chức năng thận vàbàng quang là đau hạ vị, tiểu máu. Trong nước tiểu trước và sau khi điều trị bằng Cyclophosphamidecó sự thay đổi Microalbumin. Nội soi bàng quang có 14,29% viêm niêm mạc bàng quang, 4,76% cóbiểu hiện loét và hoại tử. Tỉ lệ bệnh nhân có độc tính trên bàng quang là 13,2%.
TỈ SUẤT MẮC MỚI UNG THƯ PHỔI TẠI HÀ NỘI GIAI ĐOẠN 2015 - 2019
Authors: Nga Nguyễn Thị , Huyền Lê Thị Vũ , Thủy Nguyễn Thị Thu , Hương Trần Thị Thanh , Vân Phạm Tường
Published: November 2022

Mục tiêu: Đây là nghiên cứu về dịch tễ học ung thư phổi trên địa bàn thành phố Hà Nội giai đoạn2015 – 2019, cung cấp thông tin quan trọng về tình hình mắc bệnh, đặc điểm dịch tễ của ung thư phổi.Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả có phân tích, hồi cứu số liệu.Kết quả: Tổng số ca mắc mới ung thư phổi tại Hà Nội giai đoạn 2015 – 2019 là 7389 ca. Trong đó,tỉ suất mắc mới ung thư phổi đặc trưng theo tuổi cao nhất ở nhóm tuổi 70 – 79 (116,2 ca/100 000dân). Tỉ suất mắc thô ở cả hai giới là 20,3/100 000 dân; tỉ suất mắc chuẩn hóa theo tuổi ở hai giới là19,6/100 000 dân (trong đó nam giới là 31,6/100 000 dân và nữ giới là 9,7/100 000 dân); tỉ suất mắcchuẩn hóa theo tuổi ở khu vực nội thành (13,7/100 000 dân) thấp hơn ngoại thành (19,4/100 000 dân).Kết luận: Ung thư phổi vẫn đang là vấn đề sức khỏe công cộng cần quan tâm đặc biệt. Các chiếnlược kiểm soát thuốc lá hiệu quả, sàng lọc phát hiện sớm, cải thiện chất lượng điều trị là những ưutiên hàng đầu để làm giảm tác hại của ung thư phổi lên sức khỏe cộng đồng.
SO SÁNH KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH TRỨNG CÁ ĐỎ THỂ NHẸ VÀ VỪA BẰNG BÔI ACID AZELAIC 10% SO VỚI METRONIDAZOLE 1%
Authors: Loan Phạm Thị Kiều , Hà Vũ Thái
Published: November 2022

Mục tiêu: So sánh kết quả điều trị bệnh trứng cá đỏ thể nhẹ và vừa bằng acid azelaic 10% so vớimetronidazole 1% .Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu can thiệp ngẫu nhiên có đối chứng trên 60 bệnh nhân, 30người dùng Azelaic 10% và 30 người dùng metronidazole 1%.Kết quả: Ở nhóm Azelaic, điểm CEAS trung bình trước khi điều trị là là 9,1±3,0, sau 12 tuầnđiều trị giảm xuống còn là 0,3 ±0,4. Ở nhóm Metronidazole, điểm CEAS trung bình trước khiđiều trị là 9,1±3,4, sau 12 tuần điều trị giảm xuống còn là 1,6 ±0,5. Ở nhóm Azelaic điểm IGAStrung bình trước khi điều trị là là 2,2 ± 0,7, sau 12 tuần điều trị giảm xuống còn là 0,07 ±0,3. ĐiểmIGAS trung bình ở nhóm điều trị bằng Metronidazole trước khi điều trị là là 2,1±0,7, sau 12 tuầnđiều trị giảm xuống còn là 0,1 ±0,3. Trước điều trị, điểm GFSS đánh giá cơn nóng bừng mặt bằngnhau giữa nhóm dùng Azelaic và Metronidazole là 0,7 ± 0,7. Sau 12 tuần điều trị, bệnh nhân ở cả2 nhóm cùng hết triệu chứng này. Ở nhóm Azelaic có 81,2% bệnh nhân ngứa và 60% bệnh nhânchâm chích. Tình trạng này gặp ít hơn ở nhóm Metronidazole với 57,1% bênh nhân ngứa và 55,6%bệnh nhân châm chích.Kết luận: Azelaic 10% và Metronidazole 1% đều cho thấy có hiệu quả tốt trong điều trị mụn trứngcá đỏ mặc dù Azelaic cho thấy hiệu quả nhỉnh hơn. Ngược lại, tần suất gặp các phản ứng ngứa vàchâm chích nhẹ phổ biến hơn ở nhóm dùng Azelaic.
THỰC TRẠNG QUẢN LÝ NGƯỜI BỆNH TĂNG HUYẾT ÁP TẠI QUẬN BẮC TỪ LIÊM, THÀNH PHỐ HÀ NỘI
Authors: Thanh Đinh Thị , Dũng Trương Việt , Hưởng Trần Văn
Published: November 2022

Tăng huyết áp (THA) là bệnh không lây nhiễm thường gặp, cần được quản lý tại cộng đồng và canthiệp hợp lý trong quá trình quản lý.Mục tiêu: Đánh giá thực trạng quản lý người bệnh tăng huyết áp ở một số phường tại Quận Bắc TừLiêm, thành phố Hà Nội năm 2017.Đối tượng: 185 người bệnh (NB).Phương Pháp: Cắt ngang, mô tả.Kết quả: Người bệnh THA được quản lý tại địa phương chủ yếu người trên 60 tuổi chiếm 84,7%,nhóm tuổi dưới 40 không có NB. Số lượng NB được quản lý chủ yếu do BHYT chi trả chiểm tới92,2%. Trong 185 người bệnh THA mong muốn được quản lý, cấp thuốc điều trị tại bệnh viện là59,9%, tại phòng khám là 7%, tại trung tâm y tế là 29,3%, tại nhà là 3,8%. Người bệnh THA đượcquản lý tại địa phương cơ bản nắm được các kiến thức về các yếu tố nguy cơ và hậu quả của các yếutố nguy cơ gây ra, cách nhận biết và phương pháp điều trị bệnh. Người bệnh THA tiếp tục có nhu cầuquản lý và điều trị tại trạm y tế và được cung cấp các thông tin về bệnh qua các hình thức: qua ti vi,đài phát thanh phường, tài liệu phát tay và cán bộ y tế đến nhà tư vấn.Kết luận: Công tác quản lý bệnh THA tại tuyến y tế cơ sở cần được chú trọng, quan tâm hơn nữa.
DYNAMIC MODELLING FOR THE SECOND FLIGHT PHASE OF THE YURCHENKO LAYOUT VAULT BASED ON MSC. ADAMS
Authors: Hwang Kum-Hyok , Kim Yong-Song , Choi Dong-Chol , Choi Mun-Il
Published: November 2022

Gymnasts attempt to increase the angles of rotation about transversal and longitudinal axes during the post-flight of vaulting, and these angles are related to different mechanical properties. The present study uses a 3D angle-driven computer simulation model of a gymnast who performs Yurchenko layout vault using ADAMS software. Simulation initial conditions are horizontal and vertical velocities of gymnast’s pelvis center and angular velocities about the transversal and longitudinal axes which can be easily measured. The initial linear and angular velocity conditions of the simulation model are each changed in certain increments from measurement data collected from an elite woman gymnast. Increasing initial horizontal velocity results in an increased horizontal flight distance, but has no connection with the duration of flight and angle of twists. The overall angle of twists is concerned with initial vertical velocity and angular velocities about the transversal and longitudinal axes. Also, increasing initial vertical velocity and angular velocity about transverse axis leads to increase in touchdown angle between ground’s horizontal axis and gymnast’s longitudinal axis.
SHORT HISTORICAL NOTES XVIII
Authors: Gajdoš Anton
Published: November 2022

VLADIMIR IVANOVIČ SILIN (2 June 1921, Pokrovsk, Russia – 16 March 2015, Sankt Peterburg, Russia)
Prospects for the use of halophytes of Salicornia in marine aquaponics..
Authors: Aubakirova K.M. , Shalakhmetova G.A. , Ashimov S.A. , Kulatayeva M.S. , Satkanov S.Zh. , Alikulov Z.A.
Published: November 2022

В Казахстане потребление рыб остается на очень низком уровне что может быть связано с труднодоступностью качественной рыбной продукций. Одним из надежных источников рыбной продукции являются объекты аквакультуры. Для аквакультуры можно эффективно использовать и морскую воду. Наземные системы морской аквакультуры (марикультуры) могут иметь большое значение в удовлетворении спроса на рыбную продукцию. Развитие систем аквакультуры с рециркуляцией соленых вод ограничено отсутствием подходов эффективно очищать соленые сточные воды, в которых накапливается большое количество соединений азота. Содержание токсичного аммонийного азота в воде является показателем степени ее загрязнения. Соль-аккумулирующий галофит солерос (Salicornia), благодаря своим физиологическим характеристикам, является перспективным претендентом для выращивания в искусственной замкнутой морской аквапонике. Высокая скорость усвоения аммония солеросом в засоленной среде является функциональной стратегией обеспечения достаточного количества азота при одновременном предотвращении засоления. Поэтому, его интеграция в рециркуляционные системы в качестве биофильтра может решать проблему обеззараживания воды повышенным содержанием соединений азота. Благодаря способности расти на засоленных почвах у солероса развит целый ряд положительных свойств. В настоящее время из солероса было выделено около девяноста биологически активных веществ. В обзоре представлена возможность использования солероса (Salicornia) для интеграции в морскую аквапонику в Казахстане, главным образом, из-за ее естественного распространения на большей части побережья Аральского моря.
The Role of CD4 Count Pattern in HIV Seropositive Patients in Western Part of India
Authors: Chauhan Dr. Neelam , Sharma Dr. Anshu , Mishra Madhubala
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most dreadful disease & a major global health issue affecting mankind.CD4 cell count is one of most important investigations for evaluation of HIV infected patient. Our aim was to assess the CD4 count pattern in seropositive patients.
Material &Methods: A study was conducted on 300 seropositive patients attending ICTC in Department of Microbiology at the tertiary care hospital, fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, all above the age of 15 years, were studied for a period of 20months.In this study the CD4 counts estimated at the time of baseline (Pre ART), after 6 months and 12 months of (Post ART).
Results: Mean of CD4 count on baseline (Pre ART) was 318.56±230.01. It improved to the 426.16±239.57 cells/mm3 after 6th months and 524.40±246.84 cells/mm3 after 12th months of ART. Mean CD4 counts in males was 298.56 ±220.92 and in females was 346.60 ±240.38 at baseline (Pre ART). Females showed significant improvement than males. Post ART after 6 months there were increase in number of patients from 89 to 149(55.39%) in >350 CD4 cells range, this is further increase to 205 (76.21%) patients after 12 months. Number of patients with an increasing trend of CD4 counts were seen in 224 (83.27%)patients at 6 months and 241 (89.59%) patients at 12th months, whereas 45 (16.73%) patients had a decreased trend in CD4 counts at post 6thmonths and 27 (10.04%) patients at 12th months of ART.
Conclusion: The CD4 count is the hallmark surrogate marker for assessing prognosis in HIV infected patients. The programme needs to ensure that maximum number of patients are tested for HIV and linked to the ART centres.

Key words: Antiretroviral therapy, CD4 count, HIV, HIV prognosis.
Effects of Structured Physical Activity in Improving Memory Among School Going Underachievers
Authors: R Vishnupriya. , G Srividya. , D Kannan.
Published: November 2022

Background of the Study: Memory plays a major role in establishing a solid base for learning, both in school and beyond. Having a strong memory helps children perform better in school , do well in exams and secure better grades. Under achievement occurs when child’s performance is below what is expected based on the child’s ability and pertaining to the age. A healthy memory is important for child’s development. This study aimed to identify the effect of Structured physical activity in improving memory skill among school going children.
Methodology: The study is an experimental study design and it was conducted among forty children after obtaining ethical clearance and written consent from the schools and parents of these children. All children were selected based on the selection criteria. All forty children were randomly allocated into 2 equal groups The children in group A underwent structured physical Activity for 30minutes per day for 3 days a week for a period of five months. The children in group B were given relaxed indoor activities for 30 minutes for 3 days a week for 5 months. The pre and post therapy assessment was done using Bhatia Battery of intelligence test. Immediate memory test was used for assessing the memory. The SPSS statistical package 20.0 was used to analyze and compare the collected data.
Result: Bhatia battery of performance test was used to test the immediate memory. The pre and post therapy assessment was done using an immediate memory test showed an improvement in their academic performance. The result revealed a mean score of 13.58 for Group A and 2.516 for Group B with the p-value of 0.0001 which is highly significant.
Conclusion: This study concludes that structured physical activity aids in improving the memory skill of school going under achievers which has shown a marked improvement in their academic performance when compared with the children who underwent relaxed indoor activities.

Key words: Structured physical activity, memory skill, school going underachievers
Factors Predictive of Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Practice in the Gynecology Clinic of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Authors: A.O. Oyewole
Published: November 2022

There is a high rate of psychological distress among women attending gynecology clinics. Psychiatric morbidity among this group of patients has been studied but no clear-cut delineations in the association between psychiatric morbidity, established gynecological diagnosis and ongoing gynecological symptoms especially as guidelines for consultation-liaison practice in the gynecological unit. The objectives of this study therefore were to determine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in this group of patients; to determine the association of psychiatric morbidity with ongoing gynecological complaints, gynecological diagnosis and psychosocial factors; and to delineate factors predictive of psychiatric consultation-liaison need in the gynecological clinic. Using structural questionnaires and employing a 2-stage screening methodology for patients attending the gynecological clinic of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital for about 12 weeks consecutively, a total of seventy eight patients were recruited invariably. The mean age of the study population was 35.9 years. Overall prevalence of psychiatric disorder was 55.3%. Depressive illness occurred in about 42.8% of the study population. No significant association between psychiatric morbidity, ongoing gynecological symptoms and established gynecological diagnosis. The commonest diagnosis was infertility. However, specific ongoing gynaecological complaints with psychiatric morbidity had 49.7% of those with inability to conceive (primary), 57.1% of those who had pains during intercourse, 71.4% of those with cessation of menses and 60% of those with irregular menses as opposed to lower scores among those with established gynecological diagnosis. Specific on-going gynecological complaints may impose graver consequences on the psychological wellbeing of a woman than established gynecological diagnosis. The consideration and management of ongoing gynecological complaints and social support may be issues for psychiatric consultation-liaison crucial in the management of such patients to reduce psychiatric morbidity amongst them.
Validating the Relevance of Religion and Culture in Migrant Entrepreneur Intention
Authors: J. Bolaji , S.S. Oluwaseun
Published: November 2022

Though not large in number but a considerable quantity of scholars has taken time to dig into the effects and impact of religion and culture on economic development and by of importance entrepreneurial choice and intention (EI), but quite a little is somewhat known on the fundamental impact of religion on how it affects migrants in entrepreneurial intention or choice in their new or current location. The researchers of this paper have hereby used this work to examine and assess the impact of how religion affects migrants when attempting to make entrepreneurial choice or intention. From the pool of hundreds of respondents in the conducted research among migrants across different continents asking how their religion has played an impact on their entrepreneurial choice or intention. This work did expose that religion is a fundamental consideration and that it forms the basis for migrants when deciding on entrepreneurial choice or intention. High among respondents were Muslims and Christians, while not leaving out faithfuls from other religions such as Hindu, Jews and Buddhist. It was emphatic among majority that religion takes effect and impacts their decision to be an entrepreneur;therefore it can be concluded from finding as analyzed with empirical verification that for migrants in their new or current location that religion impacts, affects and influences entrepreneurial decision, also that there is a link between entrepreneurial choice or intention and whatever faith practiced. The researcher makes use of primary data in investigating the impact of religion on migrant entrepreneurship using SPSS version 20.0 in analyzing data obtained from respondents.
NOVEMBRO AZUL: PROMOVENDO SAÚDE SEXUAL PARA HOMENS ATRAVÉS DE AÇÕES EDUCATIVAS DURANTE A PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Sousa Vitória Talya dos Santos , Nogueira Maria Rayssa do Nascimento , Da Silva Iorana Candido , Jansen Raphaella Castro
Published: November 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: O câncer de próstata é o segundo tipo mais comum entre homens, demonstrando a necessidade de maior incentivo a adoção de medidas de prevenção. Frente a isso, a enfermagem tem papel importante, visto a sua presença nos mais diversos níveis de atenção, bem como seu escopo de atuação na educação em saúde. Dessa maneira, desenvolver ações que eduquem e conscientizem os homens quanto ao problema e como preveni-lo é fundamental. OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência de graduandas de enfermagem durante o desenvolvimento de uma ação educativa sobre câncer de próstata durante a campanha do Novembro Azul em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS). MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo do tipo relato de experiência, procedente de uma ação educativa sobre em Câncer de Próstata uma UBS, realizado por discentes do curso de enfermagem de uma Universidade Federal, durante estágio curricular da disciplina Internato de Comunidades, no mês de novembro de 2021. A intervenção foi realizada com dois pacientes, que tinham 70 e 79 anos e organizada em seis etapas. RESULTADOS: A ação educativa foi realizada com os pacientes que estavam na demanda da UBS esperando por atendimento. Os homens a partir de 40 anos foram convidados a ouvir a palestra, foi ministrada de forma individual, a fim de evitar aglomerações. A temática foi abordada através da explanação do panfleto didático construído pelas discentes, estruturado com imagens acerca da definição, sinais e sintomas, fatores de risco, diagnóstico, prevenção e tratamento do câncer de próstata. Ao final da palestra, solicitou-se o PSA através do sistema de serviço de saúde, e orientou-se sobre como o exame é feito. Ambos os pacientes apresentaram um conhecimento prévio acerca do câncer de próstata e sobre o PSA. CONCLUSÃO: A realização da ação educativa propiciou às discentes, experiência na construção de material didático e planejamento de ações de prevenção.
Psychological Well-Being of School Teachers: Predictive Role of Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Nataraj Bhuvana Manohari , Reddy K Jayasankara
Published: November 2022

Psychological well-being (PWB) is an indicator of the optimal functioning of individuals and can act as psychological capital. Studying PWB among school teachers can help identify factors that can prevent burnout, cope with stress, and effectively manage their classroom. This study analyses the relationship between PWB, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence of school teachers and examines the predictive capability of mindfulness and emotional intelligence for PWBs. This study uses a correlational research design. Participants (N=125) consist of female teachers recruited from English medium private schools in Bangalore, India, through a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a survey consisting of a demographic information sheet, Scales of Psychological Well-Being (Ryff, 1989), Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire (Baer et al., 2006), and Assessing Emotions Scale (Schutte et al., 2009). Results reveal that PWB has a strong association with mindfulness and a moderate association with emotional intelligence. The association between mindfulness and emotional intelligence is moderate. Data shows that mindfulness and emotional intelligence contributed to higher variance in PWB than only mindfulness. Thus, mindfulness and emotional intelligence may impact the PWB of school teachers and should be considered for school mental health programmes.
Life Skill Based Education: A Systematic Narrative Review
Authors: Kauts Deepa Sikand , Saini Jaspreet
Published: November 2022

Life skills-based education is required because adolescents today are exposed to different lifestyles, media, and rising expectations. The present scenario is full of violence, threat, crime, and drug abuse among the young generation. The immediate solution visible to the world is to enhance life skills among the future generation. Generally, adolescents look forward to peers/ teachers/parents and guardians for several daily issues. This review aims to trace a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of life skills education. It also aims to identify research gaps and priorities. This paper reviews 15 research articles and five official documents to draw a pen sketch of life skill-based education. This review is helpful to administrators, policymakers, researchers, and teachers for implementing an effective life skills program. The findings can act as inputs for developing sustainable life skills programs to ensure the transfer of knowledge and skills. The review of the literature suggests that a proper and relevant intervention in life skills can help school children develop their cognitive and social skills to lead a healthy life. It can uplift the self-concept of adolescents.
Pengaruh Sikap Belajar Siswa Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Geografi Siswa
Authors: Marissa Novaria
Published: November 2022

Sikap merupakan faktor internal psikologis yang sangat berperan dan akan mempengaruhi proses belajar. Seseorang akan mau dan tekun dalam belajar atau tidak sangat tergantung pada sikap peserta didik. Dalam hal ini sikap yang akan menunjang belajar seseorang adalah sikap positif (menerima/suka)terhadap bahan/mata pelajaran yang akan dipelajari, terhadap guru, yang mengajar, dan terhadap lingkungan belajar (kondisi kelas, teman-teman, sarana dan prasarana belajar, dan sebagainya). Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui Apakah ada pengaruh sikap belajar siswa terhadap prestasi belajar siswa kelas XI IPS di SMAN 1 Sampit? Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasional. Metode ini digunakan karena peneliti berusaha mengetahui variable terikat (Prestasi Belajar) pada Siswa kelas XI IPS di SMAN 1 Sampit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sikap belajar berperan signifikan dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa sesuai dengan hasil pengujian hipotesis di mana thitung lebih besar dari pada ttabel (thitung = 2,6 dan ttabel = 2,048). Dalam perhitungan koefisien determinasi diperoleh nilai KD = 59% yang artinya : Besar pengaruh sikap belajar terhadap prestasi belajar siswa adalah 59%. Dan yang 41% hasil belajar siswa dapat dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain.
The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Identity formation in Radwa Ashour's The Woman From Tantoura
Authors: Ali Hussein Najm  , Dr. Md Sajidul Islam
Published: November 2022

This paper discusses the concept of identity formation in Radwa Ashour's novel The Woman From Tantoura. Ashour in this novel present the notion traumatic experiences and sharing memories as elements of identity formation for Palastenian people. Ashour uses multiple narratives to coexist, since multiplicity enriches the experience of Palestinian's collectivity identity. The Palestinian people use their suffering and sharing memories as act of survival. In this paper I have discussed Ashour's novel The Woman From Tantoura within the concept of traumatic experiences and cultural memory. I have used Aleida Assaman's notion of transnational memories and Astrid Erll's notion of traveling memories to discuss how both of traumatic experiences and cultural memory can be viewed as positive forces to affirm the national identity.
Defining the "C" in community supported agriculture
Authors: Haney Jennifer , Ferguson Michael , Engle Elyzabeth , Wood Kathleen , Olcott Kyle , Luloff A. , Finley James
Published: November 2022

Localized agriculture is theorized to provide socio-environmental benefits to the community while ensuring a livelihood for local farmers. Much of the food systems literature refers to such an arrangement as civic agriculture, which is characterized as promoting community development by strengthening social ties among the various nodes of the localized food system. However, there is little literature that identifies the attributes of community and the specific mechanisms through which community qualities are produced, modeled, or replicated. This study's goal is to identify the meaning of community as used in the phrase "community supported agriculture" (CSA) by asking members and operators of local CSAs how they define community within the context of their membership. On-site interviews were conducted at the produce pick-up locations of four CSA farms in central Pennsylvania, resulting in a convenience sample of 97 CSA members and four operators. The survey instrument utilized open and closed-ended questions to collect information on farmer and member perceptions of their CSA community, motivations to join, and satisfaction with their experiences. The results suggest respondents are highly satisfied with products and services provided through their CSA. However, there are statistically significant differences in satisfaction scores across the four sampled farms. These differences support findings drawn from the open-ended questions indicating these CSA farms varied in member-defined attributes of a CSA community. Farm management practices, level of personal interactions, and other factors appear to have significant effects on CSA members' perception of community.