bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Street youths: reproductive health risk status, reproductive health challenges and barriers to health services utilization in a southwestern City, Nigeria
Authors: Iyanuoluwa Olugbenga-Bello Adenike , Ruth Ilori Oluwatosin , Idowu Tokunbo
Published: November 2022

Background Information: According to the United Nations, about 150 million youth spent most of their time on the street, or better still, homeless. This is becoming a global phenomenon and majority of this vulnerable people live in large cities and urban areas of developing countries. Street youths are among the high risk, insecure and vulnerable groups who are often exposed to various forms of abuses and diseases, including reproductive health issues.

Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study carried out among street youths in Ikorodu Local Government, Lagos State using a multi staged sampling technique. Frequency tables were drawn at the univariate level, chi squared was used to test forassociation between socio-demographic characteristics and sexual risk level. Data was analyzed using SPPSS version 22, p value was set at 0.05

Results: Almost half 48(48.5%) of the respondents were between the age range 20-24years and two third 61(61.6%) of them were female and 27(27.3%) had up to senior secondary education attainments. Majority 73(73.7%) of them have been on the street for more than 3months and 32 (32.3%) professed that the reason they were on the street was to search for job while 25 (25.3%) because of family disharmony among parents. Eighty six (86.9%) of the respondents were sexually active, 31 (36.0%) of which have more than four sexual partners. Duration of stay on the street and their educational status were determinants of risky sexual behavior and polygamous setting was found to be statistically significant(p value =0.035) with reproductive healthchallenges.

Conclusion: There is high risk sexual practice among street youths in Ikorodu Local Government. Strategic interventions aimed at minimizing sexual risky behaviors among street youths should focus on reducing the duration of stay on the street aswell as increasing access to contraception.

Keywords: Street; youths; reproductive health; Ikorodu.
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis isolated from individuals attending STD clinics in Kampala, Uganda
Authors: Nakku-Joloba Edith , Mboowa Gerald , Ssengooba Willy , Kiyimba Anthony , Kigozi Edgar , Baluku Hannington , Alinaitwe Lucy , Nyote Ronnie , Marina Kabahita Jupiter , Mutumba Paul , A Katabazi Fred , Kiwanuka Noah , Sewankambo Nelson , P Kateete David
Published: November 2022

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) management in sub-Saharan Africa is syndromic but molecular diagnostics provide quicker, sensitive diagnosis and treatment. Effective STD control hinges on identification and treatment of infectedpersons and sexual partner contact tracing.

Objectives: This study assessed feasibility of using the Xpert CT/NG test to identify prevalent Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) infections among STD clinic attendees and their sexual partners and tested for antimicrobial resistance for N. gonorrhea.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at 4 outpatient STD clinics in Kampala, Uganda from February 2019 to October 2019. Participants received a syndromic diagnosis, were tested for NG and CT, as well as their sexual partners. Urine (men) and high vaginal swabs (women) were collected, examined using Xpert CT/NG assay. A total of 79 participants were enrolled at baseline of whom 25 had CT/NG. 21 partners of infected baseline participants and 7 partners of the 21 primary partnerswere enrolled.

Results: The mean age of the reported sexual partners was 26 (18-43) years. The prevalence of NG was 25% at baseline and 18 % for CT. Nine (11.4%) people were dually infected. Men were more likely to have NG (p<0.001) at multivariable level. Twoparticipants tested HIV-1 positive. On microbiological culture, 8 samples (2.5%) grew NG and all were resistant to penicillin, ciprofloxacin. For CT, we found a preponderance of the F-serovar in this population.

Conclusion: The most prevalent organism was Neisseria gonorrhea. Generally, the prevalence of CT and NG was high. Infection proportions increased among primary partners, particularly women. Etiologic testing without partner tracing and treatmentmay underestimate burden of CT/NG in this population and contribute to re-infection.

Keywords: Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Prevalence; Antimicrobial resistance; Genomic Analysis; Sexual partner networks.
Treponema pallidum infection among women with macerated stillbirth in Mwanza Tanzania: an underestimated tragedy in Tanzania
Authors: A Malisa Rose , Ndaboine Edgard , Chibwe Elieza , Mujuni Fridolin , Nyawale Helmut , Mtebe Majigo , E Mshana Stephen , M Mirambo Mariam
Published: November 2022

Background: Treponema pallidum is one of the commonest cause of stillbirths world-wide. This study investigated the magnitude of T. pallidum among women with macerated stillbirth in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 301 women with macerated stillbirths attending selected health facilities in the region of Mwanza was conducted between October-2017 and March-2018. Detection of T. pallidum was done using venereal diseases research laboratory (VDRL) and T. pallidum hemagglutination test (TPHA). Data were analyzed by the STATAversion 13.

Results: The median age of the enrolled women was 27 (IQR: 22 - 34) years. Eighteen (6.0%, 95% CI: 3.0-8.0) of women were T. pallidum seropositive. Seropositivity of T. pallidum was significantly higher among women residing in rural areas than urban areas (p=0.010), and among HIV seropositive than HIV seronegative women (p=0.036). By multivariable regression analysis, the odds of being T. pallidum seropositive were significantly high among women with positive HIV serostatus (OR: 3.9, 95% CI: 1.2-14.1, p=0.036) and those residing in rural areas (OR: 5.6, 95% CI: 1.5-20.3, p=0.010).

Conclusion: Seropositivity of T. pallidum is higher among women with macerated stillbirth than in normal pregnant women as previously reported which calls for the need to improve screening services in rural areas of Tanzania.

Keywords: Treponema pallidum; macerated stillbirth; Mwanza; Tanzania.
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from patients with cancer at Enugu State Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: Okeke Onyekachi Philomena , Dibua Maria-Esther Uju , Ocholi Ephraim Aguda , Nwoko Victor , Mba Ifeanyi Elibe , Ukomadu Joseph Chukwukelu
Published: November 2022

Cancer affects millions of people worldwide and contributes to the highest percentage of global deaths compared to other ailments. Most cancer sites are vulnerable to infection by a vast number of opportunistic pathogens. Data from several surveillance reports have revealed several opportunistic pathogens responsible for infections in cancer patients. The present study investigated the spectrum of bacteria isolated from acute cancer patients. Samples were recovered from urine, vaginal swab, and breast swab. Identification and characterization of the isolates were performed using standard microbiological methods. A total of 130 bacteria comprising 78(60%) gram-positive and 52(40%) gram-negative were recovered. A statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was observed between the two groups. The most prevalent organism was Staphylococcus spp. (42.3%) followed by Escherichia coli (36.2%), Lactobacillus spp. (8.5%), Micrococcus spp. (6.2%), Streptococcus spp. (3.1%), Klebsiella spp. (1.5%), Proteus spp. (1.5%) and Pseudomonas spp. (0.8%). Our findings showed the predominance of gram-positive bacteria in infections among cancer patients. However, Enterobacteriaceae (E. coli) was the most frequently isolated among the gram-negative. This study indicates that cancer patients may be infected by several opportunistic pathogens, highlighting an ongoing trend toward gram-positive organisms causing infection in cancer patients. Therefore, it underscores the importance of constant monitoring at regional levels as surveillance efforts are important to provide the clinicians with the appropriate information in choosing treatment regimens and implement a proper policy for infection control guidelines.
Moringa oleifera seed extract-mediated flocculation as an efficient method for harvesting Chlorella lewinii biomass
Authors: Ikele Chioma Faith , Ogbonna Christiana Nwakego
Published: November 2022

The aim of this research was to investigate the potentials of harvesting Chlorella lewinii through flocculation by Moringa oleifera seed extract. Water, ethanol, and sodium chloride solution were used to extract flocculating agents from both whole and de-fatted Moringa oleifera seeds and their ability to flocculate C. lewinii cells were evaluated. The effects of extracting solvents, extract concentration, incubation period and culture age on flocculation efficiency were investigated. The lipid contents of the biomass harvested by flocculation using M. oleifera seed extract were compared with those harvested by centrifugation. The results showed that 1M sodium chloride solution was the most effective solvent for extracting M. oleifera active ingredient. The optimum extract concentration was 600±0.10 mg/L with approximately 60±0.46 % efficiency, while the optimum length of period for incubating a mixture of cell culture and seed extract was 80±0.26 min. Defatted Moringa oleifera seed extract was more efficient than whole seed extract with an efficiency of 50%. The percentage lipid content of biomass harvested by centrifuge and moringa extracts decreased in the following order: Centrifugation-(22.55%) > de-fatted seed extract (16.63%) > whole seed extract (14.42%).  These results indicate that M. oleifera seed extract is a reliable method of harvesting microalgae biomass.
Performance of solar panels at various depths in stationary water
Authors: Yobes Munala , Waita Sebastian , Okeng’o Geoffrey
Published: November 2022

Photovoltaic Solar systems have become attractive for powering autonomous systems and various devices. So far, the installation and usage of solar photovoltaic systems has been limited to either land or space. Lately, underwater solar photovoltaic power generation has attracted interest due to some of its unique application in powering underwater devices. The thermal control and cooling that result makes it more dependable for underwater devices. Around the equator, and some other parts of the world, some regions can be quite hot compromising a panel performance. A systematic study on the performance of stationary under water panel using normal tap water would provide information on the applicability of underwater panels in such places. In this work, a detailed study was carried out to determine the performance of 20W monocrystalline photovoltaic solar panels locally acquired and placed at various water depths. A locally purchased plastic translucent water tank was filled with normal tap water and the panels placed in the water at various depths. Solar irradiance, ambient and panel temperature were obtained using a solar 02 device and an irradiance power meter which were connected to a solar current-voltage (I-V) analyzer. Data was collected at 30-minute intervals between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. East African Time (EAT) for panels at different depths up to 0.6m. The results revealed that as the water depth increased form 0 m to 0.6m, the panel temperature reduced by 15.48% (at a rate of 0.062 °C/cm), ambient temperature decreased by 5.13%, solar irradiance decreased by 63.79% while power output decreased by 75.00 %. It was noted that the submerged photovoltaic panels reduced the cleaning problem and power loss caused by high temperature. However, positioning the panels deep reduces the power production due to decreased irradiance which has a strong effect on the photocurrent and hence the power production of the panel. It is therefore advisable to keep the panels just below the water surface to maximize power production. The set up can be applied in very hot places for better power production.
Impact of convection on three dimensional Casson rotatory fluid over an extending sheet: A numerical approach
Authors: Prathiba Alfunsa , Lakshimi A. Venkata
Published: November 2022

Natural convection occurs in fluid environments. Usually, it is facilitated by the buoyancy effect. It is significantly less efficient than forced convection, due to the lack of fluid motion. As a result, it is completely dependent on the buoyancy effect's strength and the fluid's viscosity. The current work investigates the convective flow of a three-dimensional Casson fluid across a rotating linear expanding sheet. The nonlinear governing equations of the steady flow were presented and reconstructed using appropriate similarity transformations. To solve the resultant equations, the three-stage collocation approach namely Lobatto IIIA was applied using MATLAB. Graphs were used to illustrate the physical properties of the required data. It was observed that while the primary velocity profile decreases as the Casson, convective, and rotational parameters increase, the secondary velocity profile exhibits the opposite behaviour. The effect of rotation, Casson parameter, and others on drag coefficient, heat transfer coefficient, and mass transfer coefficient was evaluated, interpreted, and found to be reasonably consistent with earlier research.
Awareness: a strategic tool for the implementation of green libraries by academic librarians
Authors: Emmanuel Helen , Okojie Victoria
Published: November 2022

This study sought to examine the importance of awareness in the adoption and implementation of green libraries in academic libraries in Nigeria. The key objectives were to determine academic librarians’ awareness of the concept of green libraries, ascertain if greening libraries is a good innovation for adoption and implementation, ascertain reasons for the slow adoption and implementation of green libraries by academic librarians in Nigeria and to identify strategies for enhancing green library implementation in Nigerian academic libraries. The methodology used was the descriptive survey research design while all the 170 academic librarians in the twelve university libraries across the six states of the North Central geo-political zone of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja formed the population of the study. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Data obtained were analyzed using simple percentages, mean scores and standard deviation. Various suggestions were made on how to create awareness and use it as a strategic tool in the implementation of green libraries in academic libraries. The paper concluded that implementing green libraries will enhance the visibility and value of libraries in society by showcasing their ability to contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and development issues, thereby demonstrating their continued relevance to humanity.
Utilization of emerging technologies for improved service delivery in public university libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Ukaegbu Bernadette C. N. , Okwu Emmanuel
Published: November 2022

This study investigated the utilisation of emerging technologies for improved service delivery in public university libraries in Rivers State. Two research questions guided the study. The research questions were to identify the emerging technologies in use for improved service delivery among public university information professionals in Rivers State and to find out the extent to which information professionals utilized emerging technologies for improved service delivery in public university libraries in Rivers State. The population consists of 50 information professionals in the three universities; University of Port Harcourt (20), Rivers State University (19) and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (11) respectively. A sample size of 50 information professionals in the universities representing 100% of the population served as respondents. An accidental sampling technique was used for the study. All the information professionals that make up the population were used. A 12-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach alpha statistics was used to obtain the 0.77 reliability coefficient of the instrument. Mean scores and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the z-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The result amongst others revealed that social network websites technologies and video-based communication platforms like the Zoom and WebEx are in use in both Federal and State library but digital reference robots, library automation SOUL software and Protocols VoIP (Voice over Internet) was not in use in both Federal and State university libraries. It was recommended that university management should give the required attention to library use, provide and encourage the application of digital reference robots, library automation SOUL software and Voice over Internet Protocols (VoIP) and other current gadgets to be used to meet the demand of library users, most especially at this period of post covid-19 pandemic.
Perceptions and attitudes towards manual and online catalogues among undergraduate students in some selected university libraries in North Central, Nigeria
Authors: Bakare Abdullahi A. , Ogochukwu Nnajiofor
Published: November 2022

This study examined perceptions and attitudes towards the uses of manual and automated catalogues among undergraduate students with a focus on three selected university libraries in North Central Nigeria, namely the University of Abuja Library, Abuja, Federal University of Technology Minna Library, Niger State and Kwara State University Library, Malete. The research design used in this study is a descriptive survey. The research population comprises the total number of undergraduate students registered with each of the libraries of the three selected universities in North Central, Nigeria. The University of Abuja Library had two thousand and seventeen (2,017) registered users, Federal University of Technology Minna, Library had two thousand four hundred and forty (2,440), and Kwara State University Malete library had four thousand eight hundred and twenty-four (4,824). This brings the total number of undergraduate library users registered with the three university libraries to 9,281. The sample size for the study was established using the random sampling table published by Israel in 1992. The table provided 200 for a population of 10,000 at ±7% Precision level and 95% confidence level. Therefore, 200 respondents were selected randomly which represent a cross-section of the population in each of the three selected universities in North Central. The instrument used to collect data was a structurally designed questionnaire. To ensure clarity of expressions and appropriateness of language used, the instrument went through face validation from some lecturers in library and information science in the selected universities. Reliability Test measurement yielded a value of 0.71 for Cronbach’s Alpha. A total number of two hundred (200) copies of the questionnaire were distributed randomly to the selected samples from the three selected institutions. Out of this, one hundred and twenty (120) copies, forty from each university library, were successfully filled, retrieved and found usable for the analysis, giving a response rate of 60%. The data generated from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results were then presented in tabular forms and charts using simple percentages and frequency counts to facilitate a better understanding of the proportions in terms of particular responses. The study concluded that undergraduate students in the three selected university libraries prefer OPAC over the card catalogue; and that despite the availability of the OPAC many students still patronized the card catalogue, which means that in terms of patronage the gap between the OPAC and card catalogue is not that much. A periodic user education program for undergraduate students should be organized by the library management. This will give them the knowledge and abilities they need to find books and other information resources in the library using the card catalogue and OPAC as an effective searching tool.
Towards Responsible and Informed Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Research and Governance Priorities
Authors: Lebling Katie , Northrop Eliza , McCormick Colin , Bridgwater Elizabeth
Published: November 2022

This report distills the potential scale of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), expected costs, risks, co-benefits, and areas of research needed for seven ocean CDR approaches. It proposes an overall approach centered on informed and responsible development and deployment of ocean CDR that balances the urgency of emissions reductions against the environmental and social risks of ocean CDR, including halting development where risks outweigh expected benefits.
Relato de caso de cirurgia de correção de assimetria mamária e discussão sobre classificação desse distúrbio
Authors: Pereira Beatriz Lima
Published: November 2022

“Assimetria mamária” é definido como distúrbio na morfologia do formato, volume, posição das mamas, do complexo aréolo-papilar (CAP) ou de ambos. Existem duas principais formas de classificação das assimetrias mamárias. Relatou-se caso de paciente com assimetria desde os 14 anos e o caso foi utilizado modelo para discussão dos métodos de reconstrução desta desordem.
Capacitación y desarrollo de habilidades de los directores de las mypes de Latinoamérica. Tomo II
Authors: Peña Ahumada Nuria Beatriz , Posada Velázquez Rafael , Aguilar Rascón Oscar Cuauhtémoc , Franco Zesati Roberto Ezequiel , González Esparza Guillermo , Hernández Mata Olaya Andrea , Llamas Martínez Abril Areli
Published: November 2022

En el marco del estudio de las habilidades directivas en las micro y pequeñas empresas (mypes) realizado por investigadores que forman parte de la Red de Estudios Latinoamericanos en Administración y Negocios (RELAYN), se presenta la obra Capacitación y desarrollo de habilidades de los directores de las mypes de Latinoamérica. El propósito de este libro es analizar cómo las acciones de capacitación tienen un efecto en la visión del empresario sobre sus habilidades directivas respecto al desarrollo de la empresa y del personal desde el ámbito técnico y de las habilidades blandas, discernir si percibe como gasto o inversión, e identificar cuál habilidad influye de forma significativa. En cada obra se analizan las posibles explicaciones en un contexto local en 115 regiones de México, Colombia, Perú y Ecuador a partir de la selección de ocho variables indispensables que conforman el instrumento de investigación. El resultado del estudio permitirá a las instituciones gubernamentales, empresariales, universidades y asesores en capacitación establecer estrategias y generar programas ad hoc con base en las necesidades de formación de los microempresarios, los cuales favorecen su desarrollo para ser más competitivos, así como a las mypes alcanzar los resultados y rendimientos deseados.
Embarazo y esclerosis múltiple: ¿Existe una relación positiva entre ambas entidades?
Authors: Minchola-Castañeda Kevin , Moncada-Carrera José , Schulz-Cáceres Hans
Published: November 2022

La esclerosis múltiple (EM) es una enfermedad crónica desmielinizante, inflamatoria, autoinmune que ataca al sistema nervioso central, produciendo lesiones focales a nivel de la sustancia blanca extensibles a la sustancia gris.
Construcción teórica neuropsicológica de las funciones ejecutivas.
Authors: Coello-Zambrano Emily , Ramos-Galarza Carlos
Published: November 2022

Las funciones ejecutivas (FE) constituyen un amplio conglomerado de habilidades cognitivas que como su nombre indica, ejecutan acciones determinantes en la toma de decisiones y comportamiento humano. Son de índole cognitivo y socio - emocional, coordinan la información de entrada y salida para regular las conductas, pensamientos y afectos de una tarea a realizar. Alexander Luria plantea su conceptualización a inicios de las década de los setenta, siendo Muriel Lezak la encargada de su divulgación científica. En el presente artículo se realiza una recopilación bibliográfica sobre las FE, sus modelos teóricos más conocidos, su proceso de evaluación neuropsicológica, trastornos más comunes y los estudios más relevantes de los últimos años.
Enfermedad de Wilson: A propósito de un caso neuropsiquiátrico de diagnóstico tardío.
Authors: Huanco-Condori Jéssica , Tomateo-Torvisco Jorge David , Cruzado Lizardo
Published: November 2022

La valoración integral de un caso psiquiátrico obliga a evaluar los síntomas desde una perspectiva abarcadora, sin sesgos, y a sospechar patologías improbables en caso pertinente. Subrayamos esto a partir de un caso de enfermedad de Wilson en que, como es frecuente, el diagnóstico fue tardío. Caso clínico: Mujer de 36 años que desde los 18 años presentó síntomas depresivos y luego psicóticos, y su diagnóstico fue esquizofrenia paranoide. El retraso diagnóstico de tres años conllevó una pobre evolución con discapacidades permanentes. La atribución diagnóstica sesgada acerca del parkinsonismo como secundario a los antipsicóticos enturbió la valoración diagnóstica adecuada. Nuestro caso patentiza la necesidad de una perspectiva neuropsiquiátrica integral en la valoración diagnóstica. En un primer caso de psicosis debe considerarse dentro del diagnóstico diferencial a la enfermedad de Wilson.
CLIPPERS (Inflamación crónica linfocítica con realce perivascular pontino y respuesta a esteroides) con compromiso longitudinalmente extenso de la médula espinal. Una presentación atípica.
Authors: Casallas-Vanegas Adriana , Cifuentes-Behar Jorge , Rubio-Ayana Luisa , Jiménez-Quiroz Fabián , Duque-Guidales Laura , Peñarete-Nader Rafael
Published: November 2022

CLIPPERS (Inflamación crónica linfocítica con realce perivascular pontino y respuesta a esteroides) es un trastorno neuroinflamatorio de reciente descripción en donde predominan síntomas que involucran el tronco encefálico, con un patrón variable en las neuroimágenes y un infiltrado perivascular de linfocitos T en la biopsia cerebral. Presentamos el caso de un masculino de 50 años que cursó con un cuadro de astenia, adinamia, debilidad en ambas extremidades inferiores, trastorno esfinteriano y ataxia. fue estudiado ampliamente para descartar condiciones infecciosas, neoplásicas, autoinmunes y desmielinizantes. El diagnóstico se consideró basados en los elementos clínico-imagenológicos, llamando la atención en este paciente, el importante compromiso de la médula espinal. El tratamiento con esteroides y agentes ahorradores de esteroides como el metotrexato, resultó ser efectivo. Muy pocos casos en la literatura hasta el momento, describen el compromiso de la médula espinal asociado al CLIPPERS.
E-Authentication System Using QR Code & OTP
Authors: Ataelfadiel Mohammed Awad Mohammed
Published: November 2022

With the fast expansion of wireless communication technology, user authentication is becoming increasingly vital in order to assure the system's security. Passwords serve a vital part in the authentication process. The user's password will be submitted with the traffic to the authentication server during the authentication procedure, allowing the server to provide access to the authorized user. The invaders will take advantage of the opportunity to try to sniff out other people's passwords in order to carry out illicit acts under the guise of someone else's identity, keeping them out of danger. Many methods have been offered to improve the security of wireless communication technologies as a result of the challenges. The recommended approach will be utilized to improve the system's security in this study. Onetime passwords, hashing, and two-factor authentication were chosen as the solution. There will also be a new solution that uses the QR code to assist preserve more data. The system outcome's goal is to improve the present login authentication mechanism. It proposes ways to make password cracking more difficult, as well as persuade people to pick and use tough-to-guess passwords.
JCI Correlation with JII and LQ45 on The Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors:   STIE Dharma Bumiputera, Jakarta, Sasono Heri
Published: November 2022

Investors who invest want to earn profits from the funds invested in the capital market. This study will see whether Economic Growth, SBI, Dollar Exchange, LQ-45 and JII affect the JCI. The method of analysis is multiple regression (Multiple Regression Analysis) and the research data is processed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) program and the research period is from 2010 to 2021. The conclusion is that Economic Growth, SBI, Dollar Exchange and JII have no significant effect on the JCI, while LQ-45 has a significant effect on the JCI. Simultaneously Economic Growth, SBI, Dollar Exchange, LQ-45 and JII have a significant effect on the JCI for the period 2010 to 2021.
Relationship Between Multiple Sclerosis and Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women; A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature
Authors:   Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics associated with the College of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Jalisco & the Mexican Association of Mineral and Bone Metabolism., Flores Susana Gámez
Published: November 2022

Multiple sclerosis and osteoporosis are diseases that its comorbidity usually affects on postmenopausal women, certain evidence shows share pathogenic ways, and inclusively it’s been proved that peri-pathogenic situations with certain treatments can predisposed patients with this pathology neurodegenerative to imbalance the bone density system. In this article we stablished what the multiple sclerosis and osteoporosis are, we investigate if there’s a relationship between them and tried to explain more than a “casual statistic of comorbids” , also we use as an example this situation with an archetypal case report that represent exactly this type of patients.
Agrolandscape structure and damage caused by red squirrels to cocoa pods
Authors: Molina Misael , Mazon Marina
Published: November 2022

Cocoa is a strategic resource because it hosts high biodiversity, and it is a reliable source of foreign exchange. In Venezuela, fungi and red squirrels mainly affect its productivity. The objective was to evaluate the influence of the cocoa crop structure on the level of damage caused by red squirrels on the pods. The vegetation structure was defined in 15 farms assessing the cocoa tree biomass, the magnitude of shade tree cover, number of associated crops, presence of alternative fruit trees, and the type of ecological succession present in the surrounding. The % of damage was calculated, and nonparametric tests were used to process data. The damage was higher in crops with less shade cover, a more abundant number of associated crops, and alternative fruit trees. Squirrels used the cocoa pods opportunistically but preferred other fruits. It is concluded that pods can be a complementary food for squirrels to the extent that the cocoa plantation is more complex and has a connection with the forest. Shade cover did not directly influenced squirrels, but it is crucial for bird predators which are more sensitive to disturbance.
El prisma de la educación : análisis políticos de los procesos socioeducativos
Authors: Rodríguez Ledesma Xavier
Published: November 2022

Libro que reúne cinco investigaciones producto de los trabajos de grado de los estudiantes del Doctorado en Política de los Procesos Socioeducativos de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. En él, cada uno de los estudiantes del doctorado acompañados de sus asesores, expone el análisis multidimensional de la política pública y cómo se ha desarrollado en el sector educativo desde una perspectiva transversal que transita por los procesos socioeducativos como un todo y no vistos de manera aislada. Tomando como base las herramientas teórico-metodológicas adquiridas durante su proceso de formación que les permitieron deconstruir y reconstruir sus saberes. Las investigaciones presentadas en este documento se encuentran divididas en dos grandes líneas “Política, educación y movimientos sociales” y “Construcción histórico-política de los procesos socioeducativos”.
Corpo, políticas e territorialidades: tecnologias e poder
Authors: Fusaro Luana Garcia Feldens , Correia Elder Silva , Zoboli Fabio
Published: November 2022

A presente obra intitulada “Corpos, políticas e territorialidades: tecnologias e poder” foi organizada de modo coletivo por dois grupos de pesquisa coordenados por professores do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (PPGED-UFS). O “Grupo de Pesquisa Educação, cultura e subjetividades” (GPECS) coordenado pela professora Dinamara Garcia Feldens e o “Grupo de Pesquisa Corpo e Política” coordenado pelos professores Renato Izidoro da Silva e Fabio Zoboli. O livro é parte de uma coletânea composta por dois volumes. Deste modo, este escrito é a segunda parte de um projeto maior, que tem como segundo tomo o livro “Corpo, políticas e territorialidades: tecnologias e poder”. Os dois livros da coletânea se dispõem a pensar o corpo como território atravessado por políticas e dispositivos tecnológicos na sociedade contemporânea. Parte-se das reflexões de diferentes pesquisadores de Universidades brasileiras importantes, que buscaram pensar o tema das subjetividades, da diferença, dos meios comunicativos e de informação, da questão do gênero, da religiosidade, da vivência docente, entre outras pluralidades de experiências. A publicação, em formato e-book que ora apresentamos, conta com financiamento da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), estabelecido através de um Doutorado Interinstitucional com a UFS (DINTER).
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE CULTURAL TOURISM MARKET AND CULTURAL TOURIST PROFILE
Authors: ARDELEAN Simona-Violeta , BADULESCU Alina
Published: November 2022

The article proposes a conceptual analysis of the cultural tourism market and the profile of the cultural tourist. The way in which, depending on the different types of motivations, the cultural tourism market can be subdivided into a number of sub-markets or niche markets such as: tangible heritage (tangible), intangible culture (intangible), city breaks, tastings (food and wine), community tourism in which tourism experiences are managed by local communities and religious / spiritual tourism. Cultural tourists are individuals or groups looking for distinct experiences, focusing on visual arts and entertainment, architecture, cooking and crafts, often combining primary motivation with secondary motivation. Cultural tourism is linked to the profile of tourists, and here the generational component seems to be particularly relevant. Identifying and understanding the most appropriate tourist markets and the motivations and needs of tourists in travel experiences is a critical step in attracting tourists to tourist cities with cultural and heritage values. Cultural tourists validate the importance of heritage, arts and culture through experience in these destinations, and income from this type of tourism contributes to the prosperity of the community and local businesses, while supporting activities related to culture, art or local public services. The methodology used includes bibliographic documentation for the analysis, detailing and exemplification of niche markets of cultural tourism, as well as the investigation of the relationship between the availability of cultural goods and the motivation, typology and profile of cultural tourists.
THE NEXUS AMONG RENEWABLE ENERGY, R&D ACTIVITIES AND GENDER INEQUALITY: EVIDENCE FROM EASTERN EUROPE
Authors: COLANTONIO Emiliano , PENNELLA Alessandra , BADULESCU Daniel , SIMUT Ramona
Published: November 2022

The ecological transition process is of vital importance to modern economies. In the literature, little attention has been paid to the role that social factors can play in the diffusion of renewable energy. The paper aims to contribute to this debate by focusing on the connections between R&D activities, gender inequality and renewable energy. Specifically, many authors have underlined the positive influence that R&D activities can have on the ecological transition process, by favouring the diffusion of green innovations within the various economic sectors. On the other hand, some studies have shown that gender inequality can represent an obstacle towards the adoption of more sustainable consumption and production choices in the energy context. In our study we wanted to combine the two aspects: is it possible that a greater participation of women in R&D activities could have a positive impact on the diffusion of energy from renewable sources? To answer the question, we employ a panel vector autoregressive model in first differences to test complex dynamic relationships among renewable electricity production (as a proxy of the ecological transition), R&D expenditures (as a proxy for a country’s innovative capacity), and share of female researchers (as a proxy for gender equality in the sector), controlling for per capita income. The study concerns 9 Eastern European countries for the period 2000-2019. The results show that the R&D expenditure is positively related to the production of electricity from renewable sources. Moreover, increased employment of women in R&D activities seems to support the ecological transition process. Finally, an increase in R&D spending seems to ensure easier access for women in the research sector. Supporting R&D activities, however, may not be enough, since women participation in those activities does not show a path dependence. Furthermore, from the impulse response analysis, a shock exerted on the share of female researchers produces positive effects on the diffusion of renewable energy, but only for a short period. Policymakers should make constant efforts to favour the participation of women in R&D activities: the global energy transformation needs to be inclusive and women have to be part of it.
THE EVOLUTION OF ROAD TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN ROMANIA AFTER 1990. ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS
Authors: NEAGU Olimpia , HAIDUC Alexandru , NICOARĂ Stefania
Published: November 2022

The scope of this paper is to present the evolution of Romanian roads infrastructure, its economic impact based on data extracted from the European Statistical Database (EUROSTAT) and the opportunities for strategic investments with potential highly positive impacts on the nation’s economy. The data used for this research spans over a period of 29 years, from 1990 right after the fall of the communist regime, to 2019 when Romania is already a Member of the European Union. The Romanian roads infrastructure is analysed according to its classification and compared with infrastructure from other European countries. The development of the Romanian transportation infrastructure in the selected timeframe was done in a complicated political environment with constant threat from corruption in all Public Authorities. The paper also aimed to establish the influence of road infrastructure over the economic development and international trade of goods and services of Romania. The econometric analysis was performed using Ordinary Least Squares method and studied the correlation between road length, as independent variable and GDP per capita, export and import of goods and services of Romania, as dependent variables. Based on empirical analysis, we found that Romanian road infrastructure is a significant determining factor for the development of the country’s economy, as well as for international trade, thus, its importance is undeniable and efforts should be made in order for it to flourish. Policy implications are also included, as well as suggestions for strategic investments in a national motorway network that would connect the Black Sea to the European Markets. Effects of such investments would ripple through the entire Romanian economy.
THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNET ACCESS ON THE EMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND IN THE E.F.T.A.
Authors: RADU Ștefan-Constantin
Published: November 2022

In the context of the acceleration of the digital development in the current society, we can state that access to information is one of the most important factors in forming the work force. In the present paper, we will present a way of quantifying the influence of the internet access on the employment rate for the second level of the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (N.U.T.S. 2) of several countries that are members of the European Union (E.U.) and the European Free Trade Association (E.F.T.A.), by using a G.M.M. vector autoregressive model with panel data. This study is important due to the way it connects the employment rate with the internet access rate for the several countries of the E.U. and E.F.T.A. because it offers an overview of how improving the internet access can lead to an increase in the employment rate of the general population. The countries used in the present study are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Spain, Croatia, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania and Sweden for the time period between 2010 and 2020. The study leads to the conclusion that increasing the percentage of internet users in the total population has a significant influence on the employment rate for the analysed countries, when taking into account N.U.T.S. 2 regions.
Impact of Khat (Catha Edulis Forsk), During Chewing Session, on Serum RBG Level in T2DM Patients Treated with Metformin
Authors: Nabil Ahmed Albaser  , Abdel-Wahab H. Mohamad  , Mohammed Amood AL-Kamarany  , Saddam Ahmed Al-Ahdal  , Mohammed Sadeg A. Al-Awar
Published: November 2022

Background: Despite its detrimental effects on health, chewing khat appears to be becoming more commonplace globally as a daily habit, particularly in the nations where it originated. As a result, it is very possible that khat users will take drugs while they chew the drug. That is high among them, increasing the likelihood of harmful khat-drug interactions. In these situations, it is critical to assess the impact of simultaneous khat and clinical medication delivery.Objective: As a preliminary study to evaluate the effect of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) chewing on serum Random Blood Sugar (RBG) level in Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus (T2DM) patients treated with metformin.Material and Method: Seventy-six male participants between the ages of 25 and 70 were included in the trial, 38 of them were already metformin-treated T2DM patients with a prior diagnosis. The remaining 38 people had no family history of diabetes, were healthy, and were not diabetic. Whether the individuals in the aforementioned two groups regularly chewed khat or not was used as a supplementary criterion for division. Using a drop of blood taken from each patient, a calibrated glucometer was used to take three readings of RBG levels.Results: The findings showed that healthy persons (non-khat chewers) had RBG levels at 4 hours after lunch that were significantly different from their corresponding values at 2 hours earlier. Using an independent sample t-test to compare the RBG levels of healthy khat chewers to healthy non-khat chewers, it was discovered that khat chewers had significantly higher RBG levels 3 and 4 hours after lunch (P = 0.042 and 0.000, respectively). RBG levels at 4 h after lunch (2 h after khat chewing) were significantly lower by -54.36 when compared to the level at 2 h after lunch of the same group of diabetic khat chewers taking metformin, whereas levels at 3 h after launch (1 h after khat chewing) were not statistically different.Conclusion: When khat was consumed, healthy volunteers' serum RBG levels went up, whereas diabetic patients receiving metformin saw no change in their RBG levels.
Study on prevalence of use of Tobacco Consumption among males aged 15 and above in Kanchipuram Town, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Robinson Joseph  , Shanmugapriyan Sivaraman
Published: November 2022

Aim and Background: In the present study was to find out the prevalence of tobacco consumption and factors contributed for tobacco consumption among males aged 15 years and above in Kanchipuram town. Human beings have been using tobacco since 600 A.D. It was introduced in Europe by Columbus who came to know about it from the Caribbeans during his historical journeys. It was introduced in India by the Portuguese. Materials and Methods: This is Community based cross sectional study was conducted in Kanchipuram town. All the study subjects were explained in detail about the purpose and methodology of the study and were fully assured of strict confidentiality. Informed oral consent was obtained. Personal interview questionnaire is administered and obtained the demographic details and tobacco consumption. Kanchipuram district has been divided into 4 revenue divisions comprising of 11 taluks with 1137 revenue villages. For development reasons, it is divided into 13 development blocks with 648 Village Panchayats. Results: The present study showed a high prevalence of 55.4% tobacco use among male ever users aged 15 years and above in Kanchipuram town. A prevalence of 34% has been noted in male current users of the same age group. Conclusion: In the Present study we conclude that the high prevalence of use of tobacco among males age 15-and above is a major and public health problems. This affects the coming generation also. Hence steps need to be taken right now to tackle this problem.
REDES DE ATENÇÃO E PRÁTICAS DE CUIDADOS EM SAÚDE À CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES COM DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS EM TEMPOS DE COVID-19
Authors: Lopes Custódio Lívia , Santana Pereira Déborah , Duarte Maia Barakat Roberta , Lima Verde Gomes Ilvana
Published: November 2022

Objetiva-se identificar as práticas e suportes de cuidados realizadas às condições crônicas em crianças e adolescentes na Rede de Atenção à Saúde (RAS). Trata-se de um estudo de natureza descritiva, de abordagem mista, realizado no período de abril a agosto de 2021, na recepção dos ambulatórios de um Hospital pediátrico, de nível terciário, em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Participaram 50 crianças e adolescentes, além dos seus responsáveis, escolhidos de maneira aleatória, não probabilística e presencial. Foram eleitos como critérios de inclusão: crianças e adolescentes, ambos os sexos, de 5 a 18 anos incompleto, com diagnóstico de doença crônica; em acompanhamento ou tratamento no referido hospital onde a pesquisa estava sendo realizada. Utilizou-se um formulário de entrevista como instrumento. Para análise, os dados foram tratados pela análise temática de Braun e Clarke. A maioria era do sexo feminino, estudante do Ensino Fundamental II, procedentes do interior do Ceará e tinham uma média de idade de 11,8 anos. Das doenças crônicas, a prevalente foi o câncer e todos acompanhados no hospital de referência, acompanhados pela mãe. Na pandemia, evidenciou-se a presença de manifestações clínicas entre os participantes, algumas vezes com necessidade de buscar serviços na RAS, como consulta médica na atenção terciária. As representações de desenhos e expressões verbais de vivências particulares, são aspectos do momento atual sobre a crise da pandemia pela COVID-19. Conclui-se que na busca por suportes de cuidados realizadas na RAS, existiram dificuldades de acesso, prejuízo na continuidade do cuidado das crianças e adolescentes com doenças crônicas.