bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utracona obecność. Doświadczenie żałoby po śmierci zwierzęcia towarzyszącego
Authors: Roeske Małgorzata
Published: October 2023

Dying is one of the basic existential experiences which, at the most fundamental level, both connects and separates humans from the rest of animate nature. What they have in common is the biological dimension, while divisions occur at the cultural level. Within Western culture, based on the Christian religion, the death of an animal, seen as a soul-less being, is deprived of the sacred dimension and perceived as a biological act of cessation of all vital functions. This belief is contrasted with the perspective of companion animal caretakers, for whom the individual experience of going through the process of dying and the death of their pet can be a traumatic experience, comparable to the experience of the death of a human loved one. In this article, I consider the following: caretakers’ reac- tions to the loss, the specificity of the bond that affects grief, analogies between mourning after the death of a human and a pet, the role of ritual in the mourning process, strategies and ways of reorganizing the relationship with the deceased pet, and social attitudes faced by the caretakers in response to their grief, with particular emphasis on the phenomenon of disenfranchised grief. The text is based on ethnographic qualitative research focused on the caretakers’ experiences related to the disease and death of companion animals.
Optimization of the Extrusion Process in the Production of Compound Feeds for Dairy Cows
Authors: Kassymbek Rabiga , Iztayev Auyelbek , Balevi Tahir , Chomanov Urishbay , Zhumaliyeva Gulzhan , Shoman Assiya
Published: October 2023

The paper proposes a way of enriching the composition of mixed fodder by combining two promising technologies with known effects: inclusion of germinated grain in the composition and extrusion. Crude and digestible protein, fiber, fat, and mineral elements Ca, K, Na, and P were studied. Inclusion of sprouted grain into mixed fodder and subsequent extrusion contribute to improvements in taste qualities, increased edibility, and assimilation of mixed fodder, as well as nutritive value. Taking into account the obtained knowledge about the influence of temperature regime and content of germinated triticale grain in mixed fodder production, it is advisable to continue research to adapt the technology and develop formulations for different types of animals and farm birds. The purpose of the study was to optimize the process of extrusion of sprouted triticale grain in order to reduce energy consumption and obtain high-quality extrudates. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set: to analyze the regime factors affecting the fat content based on the optimization of technological modes of extrusion. To optimize the technology of extrusion of triticale grain of the Kozha variety, the fat content was chosen as the target function. Optimization of the technology of extrusion of triticale grain of the Kozha variety was carried out by the method of nonlinear programming. The following optimal technological modes of grain extrusion were obtained: The content of sprouted triticale grain is 15%, and the extrusion temperature is 140°C. With these optimal grain processing modes, the target function was 1.12%. The practical significance of the technology of the production of compound feeds with the use of extrusion in order to improve the quality and increase the shelf life. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-05-08 Full Text: PDF
Formation of contractility of the left ventricle in prematurely born children treated in neonatal intensive care and intensive care units, pathology of newborns
Authors: Kolosova M. V. , Pavlyukova E. N. , Neklyudova G. V. , Alekseeva E. O. , Lihomanov K. S. , Karpov R. S.
Published: October 2023

Aim: To study contractility of the left ventricle (LV) in prematurely born children of early and preschool age who received treatment in intensive care units, neonatal intensive care units and pathology of newborns in the neonatal period.

Material and Methods. The study included 155 children, of which 108 children aged from one to five years old, born with very low body weight and extremely low body weight; and 47 children of the same age, born full-term and healthy. Study design: pilot, cross-sectional, retrospective, case-control study. EchoCG was performed using the Vivid E9 ultrasound system (GE, Healthcare) with M5S matrix probe (1.5–4.6 MHz). The LV global circumferential (GCSMV, GCSPM, GCSApex), and longitudinal strain, as well as the global strain of the endocardial, middle and epicardial layers of the LV were assessed. in the systole “clockwise”) was found in 33.33% of children with a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and in 28.13% of children who received mechanical ventilation during the neonatal period. In 25 (69.44%) of 36 children with signs of anemia in the neonatal period, there was a decrease in deformation along the circumference of the LV epicardial layer. In 13 (86.67%) of 15 clinical observations with signs of transient hypothyroidism in the anamnesis, a decrease in deformation along the circumference of the epicardial layer was revealed.

Conclusion. Factors “body weight at birth”, “fetal growth retardation”, “anemia, use of mechanical ventilation in the neonatal period”, “transient hypothyroidism”, “development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia” in children of early and preschool age born prematurely with very low and extremely low body weight, adversely affect the formation of LV contractility and rotational mechanics in the postnatal period, exacerbating the disorders caused by the immaturity of the child’s heart tissue and the implementation of other pathogenetic mechanisms in prematurity, which requires medical supervision of this clinical group in polyclinic conditions.
Parameters of left ventricular deformation in elderly and senile patients with aortic stenosis after transcatheter implantation of the aortic valve
Authors: Matveeva M. G. , Ter-Akopyan A. V. , Alekhin M. N.
Published: October 2023

Aim: To evaluate the parameters of left ventricle (LV) myocardial deformation (longitudinal, circular and radial) in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) with preserved LV ejection fraction after transcatheter aortic implantation valve (TAVI) in the early postoperative period.

Material and Methods. The study included 31 patients after TAVI out of 69 with symptomatic severe AS. Echocardiography (EchoCG) using two-dimensional speckle tracking technology was performed before TAVI and in the early postoperative period (within 5 ± 1,7 days).

Results. There were no significant differences in the analysis of deformation parameters before TAVI and in the early postoperative period. There was a tendency to increase the longitudinal deformation of the LV, including the longitudinal deformation of the basal, middle and apical segments in individual patients. The longitudinal deformation of the left atrium did not change after TAVI.

Conclusion. There were no significant changes in deformation parameters in elderly and senile patients with severe AS and preserved LV ejection fraction and with reduced LV deformation (longitudinal, circular and radial) after minimally invasive TAVI in the early postoperative period. There is a tendency to increase the global longitudinal deformation of the LV.
Quantitative characteristics of cardiomyopathy phenotypes in children and adults by the value of deviation from the norm of echocardiographic parameters
Authors: Sokolov A. A. , Smorgon A. V. , Kozhanov R. M. , Krivoshchekov E. V.
Published: October 2023

The widespread use of the term “cardiomyopathy” in modern cardiology dictates the need to systematize and concretize the use of this term. Based on the approximation of changes in the function, cavities and thickness of the walls of the chambers to known dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy, imaging methods in cardiology have made it possible to combine many pathological changes in the chambers of the heart into certain sets of visual perception and to form the concepts of phenotypes and phenotypes of most heart diseases.

Aim: To develop quantitative criteria for phenotypic changes in the left ventricle (LV), which can be used to control the dynamics of the disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment based on the results of a retrospective analysis of a large volume of digital data of echocardiographic studies in patients with myocardial diseases and healthy individuals.

Material and Methods. A retrospective analysis of echocardiography protocols for the period 2009–2021 was performed in 13023 healthy individuals aged 2 days to 59 years and 317 patients with various heart diseases: hypertrophic, dilated and restrictive cardiomyopathies, and LV non-compaction myocardium aged 4 days to 60 years.

Results. Criteria have been developed and proposed for the quantitative assessment by Z-index of pathological phenotypes of the left ventricle, which have a high (more than 95%) negative specificity in healthy individuals of any age and a positive one in patients with cardiomyopathies. The ability to quantify the dynamics of the course of diseases occurring with manifestations of restriction, dilation and LV hypertrophy was shown.
Effects of fabomatisol under lead intoxication in rat experiment
Authors: Dzugkoev S. G. , Dzugkoeva F. S. , Margieva O. I. , Khubulova A. E.
Published: October 2023

The conducted study indicates the priority use of the drug fabomatizole to protect living systems from the negative effects of lead acetate.

Aim: To study the mechanisms of fabomatizole effect on the nature of changes in redox reactions, NO-forming function of the endothelium, cholesterol metabolism and functional parameters in rats with lead intoxication.

Material and Methods. The study was carried out on 60 Wistar rats. Lead intoxication was induced by intramuscular administration of lead acetate at a dose of 5 mg/kg of animal weight for a month. At the end of the intoxication period, Fabomatizol was administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg for a month. Next, blood and tissue samples were taken from rats to determine the activity of oxidative, antioxidant, enzymatic systems, nitric oxide metabolism, and blood lipid spectrum.

Results. The data obtained showed that intramuscular administration of fabomatisol in case of lead intoxication has an antioxidant effect and inhibits lipid peroxidation (LPO) activity. Under the influence of fabomatizol, nitric oxide metabolism andtotal nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) content significantly increased, and a negative correlation was found between the malondialdehyde level, superoxide dismutase activity and NOx. At the same time, the study found a decrease in the expression level of eNOS as the cause of a reduced concentration of NOx in the blood. L-arginine availability for eNOS was disturbed by atherogenic low density lipoprotein (LDL). Treatment with fabomatizol against the background of lead intoxication caused a decrease in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and an increase inhigh density lipoprotein cholesterol. By inhibiting lipid peroxidation in the cells of the renal and hepatic tissues, fabomatizol contributed to the restoration of lipid-protein interactions and the functional activity of Na and K-activated ATPase in the renal interstitium. Simultaneously, there is an activation of Na,K-ATP-ase in the hepatocyte and a decrease in the level of organ-specific enzymes in the blood plasma.

Conclusion. The results obtained are evidence of the antioxidant properties of fabomatisol in lead intoxication, its ability to induce the activity of antioxidant system (AOS enzymes, stimulate the NO-forming function of the endothelium, NOx production and the activity of the membrane enzyme – Na,K-ATP-ase in the renal and hepatic tissues and reduce the level of organ-specific enzymes in blood plasma.
Inconsciente e o processo de ab-reação do pensamento mágico Ioruba
Authors: Araújo Pedro Henrique , Carvalho Beatriz Leal de
Published: October 2023

Toda a ritualística propiciada pelo pensamento mágico Ioruba advém de mitos primordiais, bem como a ação e a reação no cumprimento ou não dos dogmas propostos. Dessa forma, as mitologias dos Orixás estruturam o inconsciente do adepto, de modo que ao incorrer no descumprimento de um preceito, gera-se males de diversas ordens. Entretanto, ao mesmo tempo, essa mitologia pode propiciar uma melhora qualitativa na vida dos neófitos. Assim, o estudo propõe uma revisão acerca do conceito de inconsciente na perspectiva de Claude Lévi-Strauss. Para tanto, serão revisitados os escritos a respeito da construção da antropologia estrutural para compreender o que é chamado de inconsciente e a aplicabilidade deste conceito junto ao pensamento Ioruba para, então, discorrer sobre a simbolização e os resultados objetivos dos rituais. A hipótese é que, ao trazer à consciência determinadas quizilas, possibilita-se que o conflito se desenrole num plano tal que conduz para seu desenlace.
Hybrid software testing model to improve software quality assurance
Authors: Mensah Yaw Agyei  , Ogunlolu Abigail Ajoke  , Mensah Aaw Asa
Published: October 2023

Software testing is a very critical factor in determining the quality, robustness and reliability of applications. Testing methods have advanced to accommodate the various software development practices that are being churned out at frequent rates and representing complex systems. One such method is the hybrid software testing model, which combines the strengths of different testing techniques to achieve comprehensive testing coverage. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the hybrid software testing model, exploring its definition, benefits, challenges, and best practices. Furthermore, it discusses various testing techniques commonly used in hybrid testing and presents case studies showcasing the successful implementation of the hybrid model in real-world scenarios.
Boruta based feature selection model for heart disease prediction
Authors: Yutika Agarwal  , Rita Chhikara  , Sanjeev Rana
Published: October 2023

In today’s time the rate of heart disease is increasing at a very fast pace and because of that it is becoming the reason for major cause of deaths worldwide. It is very important to give treatment for heart disease or predict any such disease beforehand but there are some medical centers where experts lack appropriate or fair expertise to diagnose and treat the patient on time. So often they assume their readings and as a result, poor outcome is shown which sometimes lead to death of the patient. This paper identifies the relevant attributes of heart diseases using Boruta, Lasso and Ridge feature selection method. It also presents valuable insight on effectiveness of various machine learning algorithms to predict heart disease. The feature selection method reduces number of features and at the same time maintaining comparable accuracy of the model. Experimental results demonstrate that Boruta feature selection with Random Forest classifier outperforms all the other state-of-art methods used in this study.
Design of Experiments (DoE) Application in Two Cases of Study in Pharmaceutical Industries
Authors: Souza Romero , Bonamichi Luiz , Pereira-Filho Edenir
Published: October 2023

This study illustrates the practical application of Design of Experiments (DoE) in two real-life scenarios within the pharmaceutical industry. The first case involved optimizing a chromatographic method for the determination of multiple analytes and their degradation products. The primary variable of interest was gradient time, and the most favorable outcomes were achieved at a pH value of 2. In the second case, we conducted a shelf-life study for a veterinary product, revealing that the vial filling variable exerted a statistically significant impact (p-value < 0.05). The incorporation of DoE in both cases played an important role in ensuring the attainment of dependable and statistically validated results.
Yunak Gymnastic Societies in Interwar Bulgaria
Authors: Nachev Ivaylo
Published: October 2023

This article explores the history of the Yunak Union’s gymnastic societies in Bulgaria during the turbulent interwar period. It discusses the evolution of one the largest civil society organizations in the country, shedding light on this heretofore understudied topic. It examines Yunak societies as a complex and distinct social phenomenon that combined physical training with moral education and the patriotic mobilization of the youth, though it also teases out comparisons between Yunak societies and similar gymnastic organizations in Central and Southeastern Europe. The article also analyzes the changing relations between the interwar Bulgarian state and Yunak societies, emphasizing their ties to schools and the increasingly more authoritarian governments that ruled in Bulgaria starting in the late 1930s.
Humedales, plantas y comunidades: las hidrófitas y su aprovechamiento en Playa Ventura, Guerrero
Authors: García Flores Alejandro , Arroyo Mancilla Lessly Ethel , Valle Marquina Raúl , Colín Bahena Hortensia , Viana Lases Jorge Alberto , Bahena Galindo María Eugenia
Published: October 2023

Los humedales son ecosistemas que aportan múltiples servicios ambientales y bienes a las poblaciones humanas, desde ríos, lagunas, pantanos, manglares y arrecifes, hasta selvas y palmares inundables. Funcionan como reservorios de biodiversidad pero también como sistemas de provisión de alimentos, ya que los habitantes locales han aprendido a cultivar, cazar y pescar en ellos. También aprovechan las plantas acuáticas y tolerantes para alimentarse, construir, curarse, conseguir forrajes, elaborar artesanías, entre otros usos. En este trabajo se presenta un estudio de caso sobre la relación que mantienen los habitantes de Playa Ventura, Guerrero, con la laguna Cabeza de Charco; los aportes socioambientales de este humedal, y el aprovechamiento de plantas acuáticas con valor de uso.
La electroquímica como alternativa en el tratamiento de aguas contaminadas con metales pesados
Authors: Millán Ocampo Daysi Elusaí , Parrales Bahena Arianna , Hernández Pérez José Alfredo , Irazoque Castañeda Shirley , Silva Martínez Susana
Published: October 2023

La contaminación del agua por metales pesados es un problema ambiental de gran preocupación, debido a los efectos perjudiciales que pueden tener en la salud humana y en los ecosistemas acuáticos. Los metales pesados, como el plomo, el cadmio, el mercurio y el cromo, son altamente tóxicos y pueden acumularse en los organismos vivos, causando daños irreparables. Ante esta problemática, es fundamental encontrar soluciones eficientes y sostenibles para eliminar estos contaminantes del agua. En el presente trabajo, haremos una revisión de los métodos electroquímicos más utilizados para tratar aguas contaminadas con metales pesados, y cómo estos ofrecen una solución efectiva y respetuosa con el medio ambiente.
El río Apatlaco
Authors: Roque González Sheila , Reza Domínguez Sofía Llilehnny , Peralta-Abarca Jesús del Carmen
Published: October 2023

El río Apatlaco es un cuerpo de agua de gran importancia estatal e incluso regional, pues de él depende la vida de gran parte de la población morelense, su clima e incluso sus actividades económicas. Sin embargo, a pesar de ser uno de los principales recursos hídricos, es considerado como uno de los más contaminados a nivel nacional, por lo que el gobierno, instituciones académicas, sociedad civil y organismos privados han realizado esfuerzos para disminuir el impacto ambiental en él. Este artículo tiene como propósito hacer una breve recapitulación de seis publicaciones, con la finalidad de visibilizar la contaminación y salvaguardar la salud de la población y los ecosistemas que dependen del bienestar de este río.
Exploring the Dynamics of Organisational Culture and its Impact on Employee Behaviour and Performance
Authors: Borg Ellul Duncan
Published: October 2023

The research aims to explore the intricate dynamics of organisational culture and its profound influence on employee demeanour and efficacy. The study seeks to comprehensively understand the complex relationship between organisational culture and employee outcomes, including behaviour, engagement, and performance.
A fun way to spark some creativity
Authors: Napier Nancy K.
Published: October 2023

I could sip coffee while he shares an interesting point or question that intrigues him. The book’s stories and incidents read like remarks he could make as we let the world around us disappear, and instead, we have fun “thinking.”
Supplementary material_Mediation role of executive function between CPTI and externalizing
Authors: López-Romero Laura
Published: October 2023

Supplementary material for the manuscript Do Executive Functions have a Mediating Role in the Relationship between Psychopathic Traits and Behavioral Problems in Children “at Risk for Psychopathology”?
Timing Sensitivity of Prenatal Cortisol Exposure and Neurocognitive Development
Authors: Womack Sean Richard , Murphy Hannah R. , Arnold Molly S. , Duberstein Zoe T. , Best Meghan , Qiu Xing , Miller Richard K. , Barrett Emily S. , O'Connor Thomas G.
Published: October 2023

Prenatal glucocorticoid exposure has been negatively associated with infant neurocognitive outcomes. However, questions remain about whether neurocognitive development is sensitive to cortisol exposure at specific gestational periods or if cortisol exposure is equally impactful across pregnancy. Participants were 253 mother-child dyads who participated in a prospective study recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy. Diurnal cortisol area under the curve was measured in maternal saliva samples collected across a single day within each trimester of pregnancy. Children (49.8% female, 61.6% White) completed the Bayley Mental Development Scales, Third Edition at 6, 12, and 24 months and completed three observational executive function tasks at 24 months. Structural equation models adjusting for sociodemographic covariates were used to test study hypotheses. Results indicated that first trimester diurnal cortisol was negatively associated with cognitive and language development at 12 months and inhibition at 24 months. Second trimester cortisol exposure was negatively associated with cognitive scores at 24 months. Associations were not reliably moderated by child sex. This study suggests that neurocognitive development is sensitive to prenatal glucocorticoid exposure as early as the first trimester. Findings underscore the importance of assessing prenatal exposures across the entirety of gestation in models of prenatal programming.
Making Connections: Neurodevelopmental Changes in Brain Connectivity after Adverse Experiences in Early Adolescence
Authors: Pollmann Ayla , Sasso Remo , Bates Kathryn E , Fuhrmann Delia
Published: October 2023

Adverse childhood experiences have been linked to detrimental mental health outcomes in adulthood. This study investigates a potential neurodevelopmental pathway between adversity and mental health outcomes: brain connectivity.This study used data from the prospective, longitudinal Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study (ABCD, N ≈ 12.000, participants aged 9-13, male and female) and assessed structural brain connectivity using fractional anisotropy (FA) of white matter tracts. The adverse experiences modelled included family conflict and traumatic experiences. K-Means clustering, and Latent Basis Growth Models (LBGM), were used to determine subgroups based on total levels and trajectories of brain connectivity. Multinomial regression was used to determine associations between cluster membership and adverse experiences.Results showed that higher family conflict was associated with higher FA levels across brain tracts (e.g., t(3) = -3.81, β = -0.09, pbonf = .003) and within the corpus callosum (CC), Fornix and anterior thalamic radiations (ATR). A decreasing FA trajectory across two brain imaging timepoints was linked to lower socioeconomic status and neighbourhood safety. Socioeconomic status was related to FA across brain tracts (e.g., t(3) = 3.44, β = 0.10, pbonf = .01), the CC and the ATR. Neighbourhood safety was associated with FA in the Fornix and ATR (e.g., t(1) = 3.48, β = 0.09, pbonf = .01). There is a complex and multifaceted relationship between adverse experiences and brain development, where adverse experiences during early adolescence are related to brain connectivity. These findings underscore the importance of studying adverse experiences beyond early childhood to understand lifespan developmental outcomes.
Detecting Psychological Disorders with Stylometry: the Case of ADHD in Adolescent Autobiographical Narratives
Authors: Barrios Juan , Gabay Simon , Cafiero Florian , Debbané Martin
Published: October 2023

Attention-decit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychological neurodevelopmental disorder among children and adolescents, with a prevalence of 5.6% in teenagers aged 12 to 18 years. Its diagnosis is reliable and valid when evaluated with standard criteria for psychiatric disorders, but it is time consuming and requires a high level of expertise to arrive at a correct differential diagnosis. The development of low-cost, fast and efficient tools supporting the ADHD diagnosis process would therefore be important for practitioners, because it should help identify and prevent risks in different populations.In this paper, we study the possibility of detecting ADHD with Natural Language Processing (NLP), based on the analysis of a specific type of adolescent’s autobiographical narratives called Self-Defining Memories (SDMs). (1) We train a Support Vector Machine (SVM) to predict ADHD diagnosis, (2) we attempt to explain its results by exploring lexical information (3) and unfolding the results of the SVM to identify and analyse the linguistic markers associated with each groups.With an accuracy of 92%, the SVM manages to classify texts from both group (ADHD vs Control), revealing a signal specific to autobiographical texts narratives written by people with ADHD. The quality of the detection is confirmed by the interpretative yield of the main markers identified. However, several methodological improvements remain necessary to improve the accuracy and the automation of ADHD diagnosis with stylometric methods.
On quasi-messianism and the need for enchantment
Authors: Schumacher Gijs
Published: October 2023

In this chapter, I reassess quasi-messianistic leadership as defined by van Kersbergen (2010) and explore how this concept is useful for understanding contemporary political leadership. I define how quasi-messianistic leadership differs from allied concepts such as authentic or charismatic leadership. I also explore the consequences of quasi-messianistic leadership for political behavior, and political disaffection specifically.
Sample Size Estimation in Medical Research Based Upon Study Design
Authors: Upadhyay Hari Prasad , Pradhan Bijay Lal
Published: October 2023

Background: In medical research the target of researcher is to generalize the finding to the population based upon the information of sample data. This sample has to be representative of the target population, and the number of participants must be appropriate. The determination of minimum optimum sample size is extremely important not only for ethical and economic purposes but also to achieve scientifically and statistically sound results and valid conclusion.

 

Conclusion: Choosing the best study design and calculation of sample size are the most important tool in any research. Before you plan any type of medical research either you should have good knowledge on research methodology or you should meet to professional statistician and ask for help at the time of planning a research project to avoid methodological errors.
An Intrauterine Complete Perineal Tear in a Female Neonate, A Rare Birth Injury Related to Breech Presentation: A Case Report
Authors: Gautam Sarika , Shivangi  , Singhal Savita , Kadian Yogender , Dalal Monika , Gupta Anjali , Tomar Neetu
Published: October 2023

Birth injuries are wounds that a newborn receives when being delivered, whether vaginally or via lower segment caesarean section. It is a case of a 39-week pregnant female with foetal distress and breech presentation in labour who was received in the emergency labour room as a referral case after multiple per vaginal examinations done by a staff nurse at a peripheral hospital, with a complaint of leaking and bleeding per vaginum since then. Her emergency LSCS was done in view of foetal distress with breech presentation. A female baby was extracted and found to have a complete perineal tear in an otherwise healthy neonate. Her paediatric surgeon's opinion wassought, and a complete perineal tear was done in layers with Vicryl 3-0 sutures. On follow-up, the female neonate was continent and thriving well. Unintended vaginal examinations during breech presentation could result in an intrauterine complete perineal tear if the examiner is untrained. If these injuries are identified immediately and prompt management is done, it may lead to lesser morbidity and a better quality of life.
Clinicopathological Study of Ovarian Masses in Adolescent Girls and Young Women in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Kundu Soumya , Bhattacharyya Aditi , Nandy Sumit , Nayak Pamela , Bala Arpita
Published: October 2023

IntroductionOvarian masses include both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. Fortunately, though most ovarian masses in adolescents are benign, about 10% turn out to be malignant. Thus, ovarian tumours constitute an important part of paediatric oncology and often create diagnostic dilemmas. The present study aimed to calculate the frequency and clinicopathological patterns of ovarian masses in adolescent and young females and briefly discuss and compare with the existing literature.MethodsThis was a retrospective study conducted at the Department of Pathology of a tertiary care hospital in West Bengal, India. All tissue samples of ovarian masses received in the Pathology department between 10 to 20 years of age group over 6 years (January 2016-December 2021) were included in this study. We evaluated the clinicopathological parameters of the cases. The statistical analysis was performed using Epi Info 7 software.ResultsA total of 53 cases were included in present study of the defined age group over 6 years (January 2016 – December 2021), of which 2 had bilateral lesions, so a total of 55 ovarian masses were studied. Of 55 ovarian masses, 50 (90.9%) were benign tumours or non-neoplastic lesions and 5 ovarian masses (9.1%) were malignant. Mature cystic teratoma was the most common type of tumour in this age group.ConclusionsOvarian masses in perimenarchal and young adults show diversity in the histological spectrum. Although most are benign, early diagnosis preserves fertility in this tender age group.
Relationship of Dermatoglyphics with Dental Caries among Pre-School Children- A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Shah Priyanka , Khanal Sanskriti
Published: October 2023

IntroductionDermatoglyphics is the study of the intricate dermal ridge patterns on the skin covering the palmar and plantar surfaces of hand and feet. The basis of considering dermatoglyphic patterns as genetic marker for dental caries is that the epithelium of finger buds as well as enamel has ectodermal origin, and both develop at the same time of intrauterine life.MethodsThis study was conducted to examine the relationship ofdermatoglyphics with dental caries among 310 childrenaged 2-6 year old in a private dental hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. The prevalence of caries was recorded using “Dentition status and treatment needs” (WHO basic oral health assessment form, 1997). They were divided into three groups as follows: Group I (dmft score =0–2), Group II (dmft score = 3–4) and Group III (dmft score ≥5). Black duplicating ink was used to record finger prints (both right and left hand) of all the subjects .The frequency of occurrence of type of dermatoglyphic pattern on fingertip of each digit was noted.ResultsNo statistically significant association was seen between dermatoglyphic pattern and dental caries in right hand. Statistically significant association was seen between dermatoglyphic pattern and dental caries in 3rd digit of left hand (P-value <0.05).ConclusionsDermatoglyphics serves as a diagnostic tool in predicting dental caries at an early age and hence preventive treatment strategies can be planned.
Facial Height and Its Effect by Tooth Wear, Age and Sex Assessed By Soft Tissue Analysis
Authors: Pandey Anisha , Bhattarai Rosina , Shrestha Suraksha
Published: October 2023

IntroductionTooth wear is one of the major and widely accepted problem nowadays. It is the loss of dental hard tissues by these processes: attrition, abrasion and erosion. It can occur due to various factors such as abnormal tooth contact, abrasive dental hygiene habits and erosive dietary factors.MethodsFull face photographs of each subject was taken from the frontal view with a natural head position guided to true horizontal in 66 sample. All photographs were evaluated for consistency in head position and picture quality. Total facial height was subdivided into two components: upper facial height and lower facial height. Measurements of UFH and LFH and their ratio were recorded. Also tooth wear was assessed on a tooth-by-tooth basis rated according to the 5-point ordinal scale (0-4). All the data was statistically analyzed by SPSS.ResultsStatistically significant difference was found between Lower Facial Height and age group (p-value=0.02) whereas there was no statistically significant difference between UFH and RUL with age group. UFH and LFH was found to be slightly higher in females than males, however, on application of independent t-test it was found that there were no statistically significant differences between gender and facial height (p-value > 0.05). Weak negative correlation was found between facial height, age and tooth wear (r=-0.24, p-value 0.052 and r-value =-0.28, p-value 0.023).ConclusionsFacial height decreases with increase in age. Upper facial height is slightly greater than lower facial height with tooth wear.
Perforated Transverse Vaginal Septum with Primary Infertility: A Case Report
Authors: Adhikari Shree Prasad
Published: October 2023

IntroductionA transverse vaginal septum develops when the canalization of the vaginal plate fails at the intersection of the mullerian duct and the urogenital sinus and It is a rare genital abnormalities in women, with an estimated incidence of 1/70,000 females. Patient with transverse vaginal septum may present with primary amenorrhea, cyclical abdominal pain, haematocolpos, haematometra and infertility. Women with perforated septa may menstruate but have trouble during intercourse. The diagnosis is typically made by a clinical examination together with ultrasound and MRI used for confirmation. We report a case of 24 years female presented with infertility for 5 years diagnosed with perforated transverse vaginal septum managed with resection of septum by hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.
Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect in a Patient with Hemophilia A: Case Report
Authors: Sharma Sona
Published: October 2023

Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive hemorrhagic disease that affects 1 in 10,000 males worldwide, in all ethnic groups; hemophilia A represents 80% of all cases. Congenital heart disease is the most commonly occurring birth defect; it is formed during the intrauterine period. The combination of these two disease is rather rare and requires the cardiosurgeon’s apprehensive attitude. Here, we present our experience in the surgical treatment of a boy of 1-year-old with Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect with Hemophilia A which was found in preoperative examination. He was successfully operated with cardiac pulmonary bypass on the background of factor VIII injection.
Prevalence and Variations of Maxillary Labial Frenal Attachment among the Patients in a Tertiary Health Care Center: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Ranjit Rebicca , Bista Soni , Subedi Suraksha , Manandhar Pratik , Lamichhane Narayan Sharma
Published: October 2023

IntroductionA high frenal attachment can cause diastema, distend the gingival sulcus, increasing plaque accumulation, gingival recession, bone loss, poor lip mobility while smiling and speaking, along with speech and esthetic issues. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of maxillary labial frenum and its’ variations among patients visiting a tertiary care hospital.MethodsThis analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2022 to March 2023 among 385 patients. The demographic details of the participants were recorded and the types of frenal attachment and its’ morphological variations were assessed using the classification by Mirko et al. and Sewerin. Pearson Chi-square test was used to determine the association between categorical variables where p-value ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe most prevalent frenum was found to be gingival 237(61.56%) while the least common was papillary penetrating type 29(7.53%). Only 85(22.08%) frenum showed morphological variations where, commonest variation was frenum with nodule 51(13.25%) followed by frenum with appendix 27(7.01%). The gingival frenal attachment was found to be more among younger patients while papillary and papillary frenal attachment were seen lesser among older individuals.ConclusionsGingival type was the commonest frenal attachment followed by mucosal, papillary and then papillary penetrating frenum in all the age groups and both sexes. Around three-fourth of the participants showed no variations in frenal morphologies.
Analysis of Liver Function Test in Common Bile Duct Stone: A Descriptive Cross sectional study
Authors: Pun Ashis , Dhungana Amit , Shrestha Ronit Kumar , Upadhyay Hari Prasad
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Liver function test (LFT) is a useful tool to differentiate between the obstructive and hepatocellular cause for biliary obstruction. Therefore this study was done to see the accuracy of LFT in predicting common bile duct (CBD) stones.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out on patient undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for CBD stones at Bharatpur Hospital and Dev Hospital from 2021 June 15  to 2022 October 15. Ethical clearance was taken from Institutional Review Committee Bharatpur Hospital reference number 079/80-013. The convenient sampling method was applied. Data were collected and analyzed in statistical package for the social sciences version 22.
Results: Out of 95 patients higher aged female predominance was seen. The overall incidence of abnormal LFT in CBD stones was 85.3%. All the parameters of LFT were raised in majority of the cases of CBD stones and among these, SGOT was mostly increased (75.6%). In patients with ERCP findings of sludge in bile duct have increased total, direct and indirect bilirubin than in patient with CBD stone and this finding was found to be statistically significant. However, other liver parameters were comparable.Similarly, total, direct and indirect bilirubin, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were equally raised with both group of CBD stones with and without cholecystitis.
Conclusion: Liver function test was equally raised in both case of CBD stone with and without cholecystitis. Although ALP and total bilirubin represented the most reliable predictors in obstructive jaundice, SGOT might also be added tool to exclude choledocholithiasis.
Naipaul’s Divided Self in An Area of Darkness
Authors: Nepal Khagendra Prasad
Published: October 2023

This paper seeks to analyze V.S. Naipaul’s futile attempt of seeking his lost identity in particular reference to his travelogue An Area of Darkness. This study shows how he fails in grabbing the self identity as an Indian and how he diverts himself from his quest when he has time and again suffered by the memory of past. The study adopts qualitative methodology and takes memory studies as a theoretical tool to interpret and analyze the primary text. Moreover, the study focuses on analysis of the text in concern with seeking the fundamental identity that once was lost being a migrant to a distance land. The writer falls in the prey of his own memory time and again and finds himself distorted and distanced from his identity as he is seeking his Indianness there. The study argues that Naipaul remains neither Indian nor Trinidanian due to his own divided cultural and individual self that he possesses in his undying memory.
Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation in Western Bandar Lampung's Quarter Formation using the ERT Technique
Authors: Rustadi Rustadi - , Darmawan I Gede Boy , Sinambela Rudi Zefrianto
Published: October 2023

Western Bandar Lampung is rapidly evolving into a sought-after residential locale and a scenic mountainous tourist spot. Notably, this region sits atop multiple fault structures, signaling potential seismic threats. This study aims to gauge the susceptibility of superficial layers by analyzing the resistivity properties of the underlying rock. Using the ERT geoelectric method across three lines, following the Wenner-Schlumberger configuration, a length of 140 m was mapped with electrodes spaced at intervals of 5 m. The subsurface materials in the examined area displayed a resistivity range between 4 and 1050 Ohm m, characterized by a blend of weathered constituents and igneous lenses. The dominant presence of extensively weathered material, especially given its thickness, highlights possible seismic dangers, including amplification, liquefaction, and potential landslides. To mitigate the repercussions of seismic hazards stemming from these fault lines, there is an imperative need for stringent adherence to construction guidelines tailored for seismically active regions.Top of Form
Remote Sensing Techniques for Identifying Flood Prone Areas Using the Vegetation Index, Water Index, and Simple Additive Weighting Methods for Mekarsari Areas, Cianjur Regency, West Java
Authors: Harnani Harnani , Savira Putri
Published: October 2023

Flood is a natural disaster with an intensity that often occurs in cities on a scale with excess water discharge in some areas. This research was conducted to determine the risk of flooding in Mekarsari Village and its surroundings, Cianjur Regency, West Java. (According to InaRisk, 2022) Risk and danger of flooding Moderate – High. This study uses data for the entire year 2022. With several parameters used in this study including land cover, rainfall, soil type, slope, NDVI, NDWI and SAVI. Simple Additive Weighting or weighting for each parameter with different results, according to the classification of each of these parameters. The results of this weighting will become a Flood Hazard Risk Map which was previously the result of overlay and intersection of land cover map, rainfall map, soil type map, slope map, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index map, Normalized Difference Water Index map and Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index map. On the Flood Disaster Risk Map there are five categories of vulnerability levels Not Hazardous, Less Hazardous, Moderate, Hazardous and Very Hazardous. The cause of the risk of flooding in the study area is that most of the land use is diverted to rice fields, plantations, dry agricultural land and settlements so that the lack of vacant land causes low absorption of rainwater and also steep slopes and high elevations which also cause rainwater to be stored in the lowlands. settlements) with moderate to high rainfall intensity every month. There is also a lack of education for the community to mitigate the risk of flood disasters so that waste management and waterways in settlements are inadequate and well managed.
Macrofossil Characteristics and Bathymetric Environment of Sumber Makmur Village, Muara Sahung, Kaur, Bengkulu
Authors: Maulia Dita , Idarwati Idarwati
Published: October 2023

The research location is administratively located in Sumber Makmur Village, Muara Sahung District, Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province. In the study area, outcrops that had fossils were found, which were shown by the presence of carbonate rock lithology. The study was conducted to determine the deposition environment in the research area. The method used is a previous literature study that aims to determine the physical geological conditions and regional stratigraphy of the research area. Furthermore, field observations and laboratory analysis were conducted in the form of paleontological analysis to determine the characteristics and types of fossils found in the study area. Paleontological research was conducted on two formations, namely the Lemau Formation and the Simpangaur Formation. In the Lemau Formation, several species of benthic foraminifera were found, namely Cibicides praecinestus, Elphidium macelium, Marginopora vertebralis, Elphidium articulatum, and Planorbulina mediterranensis. Then, in the Simpangaur Formation, several species of benthic foraminifera were found, namely Streblus beccari, Bolivina schwageriana, Anomalinella rostrate, Cibides praecinestus, Cibides margaritiferus, Lagena sulcata, Quinqueloculina bradyana, and Lenticulina calcar. In addition, macrofossils were found in marine life with phylum mollusks such as Lunatia elevatum, Murex vanuxemi, Turritella terebra, Conus sauridens, and Plocostoma neumayeri. Based on these data, it can be interpreted that the depositional environment in the study area is in the Transition-Edge Neritic marine environment.
Petrogenesis of Andesite Rocks in Datae Area, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi Province
Authors: Hayatuzzahra Sayidatina , Pratomo Septyo Uji
Published: October 2023

The research area is in the Datae Area, Watangpulu District, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This study aims to determine the distribution of volcanic rocks, determine the crystallization phase based on petrographic analysis, and determine the type, magma affinity and tectonic environment based on geochemical data. The method used in this study was field data collection and rock sampling for analysis through petrographic analysis and geochemical analysis using the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) method by analysing the main elements, trace elements and rare earth elements (REE). The results of the petrographic analysis show that the rocks found in the field are volcanic breccia and ignimbrite. Volcanic breccia showed coarse-grained texture composed of angular to rounded andesite fragments and pyroclastic material fused together in a matrix. Meanwhile, ignimbrite showed fine grained texture with lapilli to boulder-sized fragments, poor sorting, open-packed and non-layered structure. Based on the Total Alkali Silika (TAS) diagram, AFM diagram, and binary diagram, the results of the geochemical analysis showed that the rocks found in the study area were andesite and trachy-andesite, while the magma affinity area is high-K calc-alkaline and shoshonitic. High-K calc-alkaline magmas are associated with subduction zones and are characterized by elevated levels of potassium and aluminum, while shoshonitic magmas are typically found in intraplate or back-arc settings, characterized by their distinctive potassium, sodium, and barium-rich compositions. The results from ternary diagram and geochemical Spider plots proved that the magma tectonic environment is island arc—continental arc basalt, indicating that the rock was formed in a subduction area. This research supports previous research regarding the tectonics of the western arm of Sulawesi, which stated that this area was formed by subduction.