bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comunidades de marca en Instagram: estudio de las estrategias de las mejores universidades del mundo
Authors: Moreno-Albarracín Belén , Blanco-Sánchez Tania
Published: January 2023

Las redes sociales, entre ellas Instagram, favorecen la construcción de comunidades universitarias que trascienden el campus debido a su carácter audiovisual y a su afianzamiento como herramientas comunicativas en el ámbito educativo. Por ello se plantea como objetivo principal analizar las estrategias implementadas en la plataforma por las cinco mejores universidades del mundo según la clasificación de Shanghái, con el fin de determinar las acciones destinadas a promover una comunidad intencional y evaluar el impacto generado por ellas en la comunidad real. Para desarrollar la investigación se optó por una metodología cuantitativa y cualitativa, realizando un análisis de impacto de los perfiles mediante la herramienta Fanpage Karma, y un análisis de contenido de la semiótica del discurso, empleando Excel y el software estadístico SPSS. Se examinaron los 394 posts publicados por las universidades de Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, Instituto de Tecnología de Massachusetts (MIT) y California Berkeley entre el 1°. de septiembre y el 31 de diciembre de 2021, los tres primeros meses de curso académico comunes en Estados Unidos y Reino Unido. Los resultados evidencian una relación no proporcional entre frecuencia de publicación e impacto, así como la existencia de variables semióticas comunes sobre las que se fundamenta el mensaje. No obstante, se halla una dicotomía entre las acciones de las universidades norteamericanas y la única británica, reflejando la influencia que los factores idiosincráticos ejercen sobre el diseño de la estrategia de social media.
Sistemas de informações geográficas para seleção de sítios para aquicultura: uma revisão
Authors: Vianna Luiz Fernando , Bonetti Jarbas , Bonetti Carla
Published: January 2023

Resumo: O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma revisão sobre o uso de Sistemas de Informações Geográficas (SIGs) aplicados à seleção de sítios para aquicultura. As referências foram levantadas na base de dados da Organização das Nações Unidas para Alimentação e Agricultura (FAO) e abrangem o período entre 1984 e 2015. Através do método de meta-análise bibliográfica foram avaliadas as publicações de acordo com critérios temáticos e metodológicos. Em 30 anos houve uma evolução metodológica que se manteve restrita a universidades e centros de pesquisa especializados em geotecnologias e aquicultura. O potencial oferecido pelo SIG para gestão da atividade aquícola teve pouco avanço em termos operacionais, quase não sendo adotado pelos gestores e tomadores de decisão. As técnicas de análise em SIG e os critérios e fatores utilizados estão bem documentados e são passíveis de ser aplicados em termos operacionais, mas o processo de construção dos modelos de decisão ainda carece de mais detalhamento sobre os métodos e de avaliações de custo/benefício. Para que os SIGs sejam adotados operacionalmente na gestão da aquicultura é preciso capacitação e maior aproximação com a pesquisa.
Estimativa da duração da fase florescimento-colheita em variedades de pessegueiro em Urussanga, SC
Authors: Pola Augusto Carlos , Della Bruna Emilio , Back Álvaro José , Moreto Alexsander Luís
Published: January 2023

Resumo: Este trabalho objetivou desenvolver modelos de regressão para prever a duração do período florescimento-colheita em Urussanga, Santa Catarina. Essa previsão é importante por auxiliar na tomada de decisões quanto à época e à intensidade do raleamento. Foram avaliadas as correlações entre a duração do citado período, a data da plena floração e as temperaturas médias diárias acumuladas após essa data. A data de plena floração se destacou como a variável mais importante para as estimativas. Com relação à variável temperatura, a média dos primeiros 70 dias após a plena floração para as variedades de ciclo curto e médio e a média dos primeiros 100 dias para as de ciclo longo foram as que apresentaram as maiores correlações. Este estudo indicou que outros fatores intrínsecos e relacionados à data da plena floração, além da temperatura que ocorre posteriormente, podem ter influência sobre a duração da fase florescimento-colheita.
Uirapuru, Ajubá, Sempre Pronto e Guapo: novos aipins Epagri
Authors: Neubert Enilto de Oliveira , Moreto Alexsander Luiz , Peruch Luiz Augusto Martins , Miranda Mario
Published: January 2023

Resumo: A mandioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) é cultivada em todo o Brasil, dando origem a produtos e insumos para diversos segmentos industriais. O teor de ácido cianídrico (HCN) nas suas raízes frescas orienta o destino dos cultivares para a produção de farinha e fécula ou para o consumo de mesa, principalmente nas formas que envolvem cozimentos e chips. Presente na agricultura familiar, a mandioca de mesa tem relevância crescente como fonte de alimento, renda e emprego. A interação dessa planta com o ambiente dificulta a oferta de raízes conforme as exigências dos mercados, realidade agravada pelo comportamento distinto dos inúmeros genótipos em uso pelos agricultores. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar genótipos de mandioca de mesa oriundos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Mandioca da Epagri em diferentes ambientes de Santa Catarina. Foram conduzidos experimentos em blocos casualizados com três repetições em quatro diferentes zonas agroecológicas do Estado e avaliados indicadores quantitativos e qualitativos dos cultivares. Os cultivares SCS260 Uirapuru, SCS261 Ajubá, SCS262 Sempre Pronto e SCS263 Guapo são os mais promissores aipins entre os avaliados do Banco de Germoplasma da Epagri.
Impacto geral da introdução do sistema automatizado de ordenha em propriedades leiteiras
Authors: Villa Silvia , Schogor Ana Luiza Bachmann
Published: January 2023

Os sistemas automatizados de ordenha (AMS) e o monitoramento de comportamento estão ganhandopopularidade na cadeia produtiva de leite. A crescente falta de mão de obra, a busca pela melhoria de qualidade, a gestão e a profissionalização das propriedades leiteiras fazem com que constantemente ocorra a modernização dos sistemas de produção, do sistema tradicional de ordenha ao pé, para salas de ordenhas e para a introdução de AMS. O aumento na frequência de ordenha proporciona vantagens à saúde do úbere, pois quando a remoção de contaminantes é feita de modo mais frequente, ela proporciona conforto e melhora o acompanhamento dos casos de mastites. Os AMS e o sistema de gestão do rebanho devem ser devidamente parametrizados e a distribuição da frequência de ordenha deve ser feita conforme acurva de lactação. Os animais no início da lactação devem ser ordenhados com maior frequência do que os que estão em fases intermediárias e em final da lactação. Diversos fatores associados podem interferir na frequência de ordenha, como asinstalações, o comportamento do animal e o manejo. Estratégias de alimentação devem ser aplicadas em propriedades que utilizam o AMS com objetivo de atender as necessidades nutricionais das vacas e atuar como motivação para que os animaisvisitem voluntariamente a ordenha.
Four new grape hybrids resistant to Meloidogyne javanica
Authors: Henrique Hahn Marlon , Packer de Quadros Leonardo , Martinha Danielle Dutra , Antonio Biasi Luiz , Duarte Henrique da Silva Silveira
Published: January 2023

Root-knotting nematodes are found in vineyards and are associated with grapevine decline. This study aimed to evaluate the resistance of four new hybrids, obtained by crossing Vits labruscana and Vits rotundifolia (IBRE 421, IBBT 481, IBRK 504 and IBMG 631), to Meloidogyne javanica. This study also evaluated three rootstocks (IAC 766, Paulsen 1103, VR 043- 43), widely used and showing resistance levels to M. javanica. The plants were obtained from cuttings, then grown in pots, and inoculated with a population of M. javanica. One year after inoculation, the plants presented no galls on their fine roots. The root nematodes were extracted and quantified. The reproduction factor of M. javanica in all genotypes was close to zero. The tested hybrids are not good hosts for the multiplication of M. javanica. Thus, these new hybrids can be used as a geneticcontrol strategy of M. javanica.
Acurácia de três modelos de alimentadores automáticos de eixo helicoidal para piscicultura
Authors: Serafini Raphael de Leão , Da Silva Bruno Corrêa , Massago Haluko , Marchiori Natalia , Novaes André Luís Tortato
Published: January 2023

O gasto com a alimentação dos peixes é o principal custo de produção na piscicultura, e desta forma o manejo alimentar deve ser realizado de maneira precisa, evitando desperdícios. Uma forma de obter maior controle é através da automatização. Este estudo objetivou avaliar diferentes tipos de alimentadores automáticos de eixo helicoidal, dois comerciais (AC1 e AC2) e um protótipo desenvolvido pela Epagri. Para cada modelo foram realizados testes avaliando quatro granulometrias de rações (1,3mm; 2,5mm; 4-5mm, e 6-8mm), com diferentes níveis de enchimento do silo (cheio, médio e vazio), e com tempos de fornecimento de 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 e 30s. O parâmetro avaliado foi a acurácia no fornecimento de ração (g), representado pelo erro médio observado (K). O protótipo foi eficaz no fornecimento de todas as rações, já o alimentador comercial AC1 não foi adequado para dietas de 1,3mm, e o alimentador AC2 funcionou apenas para as granulometrias de 4-5mm e 6-8mm. Os resultados dos ensaios possibilitam concluir que o protótipo desenvolvido pela Epagri apresentou uma boa acurácia, assim como os modelos comerciais avaliados, além de ser eficaz para todas as granulometrias avaliadas.
Perfil dos meliponicultores e aspectos da criação de abelhas sem ferrão em Santa Catarina
Authors: Gomes Bruna Bianchini , Faita Márcia Regina , Sezerino André Amarildo , Poltronieri Alex Sandro
Published: January 2023

As abelhas são responsáveis por polinizar 90% das plantas com ﬂores, estimando-se a ocorrência de 300 espécies de abelhas sem ferrão nos diferentes biomas brasileiros. Devido à facilidade no manejo, a meliponicultura tem se destacado como atividade econômica e recreativa em Santa Catarina. Este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar aspectos socioeconômicos de meliponicultores em Santa Catarina. As informações foram obtidas por meio da aplicação de questionário online abordando temas relacionados à criação de abelhas sem ferrão. Foram obtidas 62 respostas de criadores de 31 municípios distribuídos em seis regiões do Estado. A meliponicultura é praticada por criadores de 26 a 45 anos que ingressaram na atividade há menos de três anos. Dos entrevistados, 75,8% estão em áreas urbanas, tendo a atividade como hobby. A espécie de abelha mais criada é a jataí (Tetragonisca angustula). Este é o primeiro estudo sobre o perfil dos meliponicultores de Santa Catarina que permitiu conhecer suas características, identificar as demandas e melhorias que podem ser feitas no setor.
Avaliação agronômica de cultivares cítricos na região da Grande Florianópolis, Brasil
Authors: Maro Luana Aparecida Castilho , Mariguele Keny Henrique
Published: January 2023

Para obter uma citricultura competitiva é necessário que o agricultor disponha de variedades que atendam a diversos requisitos, tais como: boa produção, frutos de qualidade e oferta em períodos de entressafra dos principais genótiposcultivados. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho agronômico de cultivares cítricos do grupo das laranjeiras e tangerineiras em pomar implantado no município de Biguaçu, Grande Florianópolis, no ano de 2010. Foram estudados parâmetros referentes ao crescimento vegetativo, eficiência produtiva, morfologia dos frutos e características de qualidade interna dos frutos. Os cultivares cítricos apresentaram qualidade compatível com a demanda do mercado de frutas de mesa e também apresentaram bom desempenho agronômico com destaque para ‘Champanha’ e ‘Satsuma Okitsu’.
美式英語中的外來語「lose face」
Authors: 馮雲熙 馮雲熙 , 謝菁玉 謝菁玉
Published: January 2023

美式英語中的 “lose face” 乃借自華語的「丟臉」（牛津英語詞典）。本文旨在探討此語言借用背後的語用及社會因素。研究問題是：(1) 哪些社會政治因素導致了“lose face” 的借用，(2) 外來語 “lose face” 在採用過程中經歷了哪些語用調適？我們從ProQuest 數據庫的The New York Times報紙資料庫中檢索lose face的相關語料，計得31條相關新聞。接著運用Wortham 和 Reyes (2015) 提出的歷時語言人類學的話語分析來進行研究。分析結果顯示 “lose face” 的社會政治背景和語用階段：首先，「丟臉」 的使用語境步出了中國，接著“lose face” 進入國際，最後再進入美國政治。進一步我們揭示了“lose face”在戰爭與和平之間的語用價值路徑。我們的發現有助於理解從屬文化之於主導文化間的語言借用，特別是對於接觸相對較少的語言之間。

 

This paper aims to identify the socio-political contexts in which the American English loanword lose face was borrowed from Mandarin Chinese diū liǎn丟臉 ’lose face’. Aside from focusing on the context of initial borrowing, it attempts to detect adaptations in the pragmatic meaning undergone throughout its adoption into American English. A diachronic linguistic anthropological approach outlined by Wortham and Reyes (2015) is used to analyze the usage of lose face in 31 articles of The New York Times newspapers. Four main stages of socio-political context are identified, in which the context of use of lose face travels out of China into international and American politics. Additionally, the pathway of pragmatic value for lose face is first a marked association with the maintenance of peace or a trigger for war, then an unmarked association with politics in general as the loanword became more integrated into American English. The findings contribute to the understanding of borrowing from culturally subordinate to culturally dominant languages in cases of relatively little language contact.

 
漢朝民間歌謠之修辭技巧
Authors: 吉田文子 吉田文子
Published: January 2023

樂府詩之起源為民間流傳歌謠，初期樂府歌辭皆是為了配樂吟唱而作。因此漢朝樂府歌辭中除了音樂符號等特色外，亦多呈現各種修辭技巧，例如：疊字、疊句、對偶、頂真、排比、層遞等。此些修辭技巧共同特色為形式與意義上的「重疊反覆」，在歌辭中亦蘊含著獨特的節奏感。其中的「頂真格」即如接龍遊戲，「對偶」則上下對照相似兩句，作者從研究中認為這兩項修辭技巧在配樂而吟唱的樂府詩中扮演重要的角色。據此，本文研究範圍為「鼓吹曲辭」、「相和歌辭」中的漢朝民歌，探討其中獨特的修辭技巧。主要針對民歌中的「頂真格」在釀造節奏感的作用中對詩意產生的影響，以及在六朝時期已普遍化的「對偶」在漢朝民歌中又曾是如何的角色，這兩大部分進行分析與探討。

 

Yue-fu poetry originated from folk songs, and most of the early days of Yue-fu poetry were accompanied by music. For this reason, not only musical symbols can be seen in the lyrics of Yue-fu poetry in the Han Dynasty, but also various rhetoric are frequently used. These rhetoric have in common that they repeat in form and meaning with a slight change in font and content, creating a unique rhythm in the lyrics. Among them, the ding-zhen that resembles Japanese word chain game and the antithesis that contrasts two similar phrases play an important role in characterizing Yue-fu poetry as a song. This paper study the characteristic rhetoric of folk songs in the Han dynasty, which are found in "Gu-chui quci" and "Xiang-he geci". The second chapter explores the effect of the ding-zhen on poetry, and the third chapter explores aspects of the antithesis.

 
《一個新婚詩人的日記》（1917）：文體與韻律
Authors: 袁子涵 袁子涵
Published: January 2023

《一個新婚詩人的日記》是一部擁有〝真實日記〞的特點的長篇詩集，因此它具有極高的文學特殊性。從詩學的角度而言，胡安·拉蒙·希梅內斯不僅採用自由詩的創作形式，更在這部作品中加入了大量的散文詩。然而，在書中的部分篇幅中，一些傳統的詩學元素依然清晰可見，僅管它們時不時伴隨著一些特例情況。因此，本研究意在從音節和韻律的角度來分析這些存於該詩作中的詩學特徵。首先，本論文將簡單介紹西班牙詩歌中的傳統詩學元素，接著，便會探討這些元素是如何運用在《一個新婚詩人的日記》的詩中的。這項研究意在激發亞洲讀者對西班牙詩歌的興趣，並鼓勵文學領域，尤其是文學比較和當代詩歌領域的專家對其進行深度探討。

 

Diary of a Newlywed Poet is a poetic word with characteristics of a "true diary" and its own peculiarities. From a metric point of view, Juan Ramón Jiménez not only uses the free verse, but also introduces a great amount of poems in prose. However, in some of these texts, traditional metric elements are clearly showed, although sometimes with some exceptions. In this sense, the present paper offers an analysis of these elements from a syllabic and rhythmic perspective. In the first part, a general vision of Spanish poetry´s metric elements will be studied; and posteriorly, it will investigate how some of these elements are applied in the poems of Diary of a Newlywed Poet. Therefore, this study will help to stimulate greater interest in Spanish poetry among Asian readers and encourage criticism from experts in the field of literature, especially in the field of literary comparison and contemporary poetry.

 
Socratic dialogue on responsible innovation – a methodological experiment in empirical ethics
Authors: Myskja Bjørn K. , Myklebust Alexander
Published: January 2023

This article presents an experiment in using Socratic dialogue as a methodological approach to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in an interdisciplinary life sciences research project. The approach seeks to avoid imposing a set of predetermined substantive norms by engaging the researchers in knowledge-seeking group discussions. We adapted Svend Brinkmann’s method of epistemic interviewing, in order to facilitate reflection on normative issues concerning responsibility in research and innovation in two research group sessions. Two elements characterize this approach, relating it to empirical ethics methodologies: (1) the aim is not to map and analyse opinions, but to develop knowledge based on the dialogue; and (2) the facilitators of the discussion are also active participants in the dialogue rather than mere “spectators”. Through a description of the approach and discussion of some key challenges, we show the method’s potential as a supplement to the catalogue of RRI approaches and argue that it serves a dual purpose of contributing to knowledge production and reflexivity.
Keywords: Epistemic interviewing, bioethics, responsibility, reflexivity
Nazism, Genocide and the Threat of The Global West. Russian Moral Justification of War in Ukraine
Authors: Kumankov Arseniy
Published: January 2023

A few public actions prepared the way for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the purpose of which was to define a special military operation as forced, necessary and inevitable. The use of armed force against Ukraine was discussed during those public events. The Russian authorities applied many arguments, and a great deal of attention was paid to the moral justification of war. In this article, I consistently analyze three problems: why did Russian officials use moral language to justify the war, what arguments did they use, and would these arguments retain their effect in the long term. I will examine several addresses made by the President of Russia and the Russian Federation Security Council meeting materials to address these questions. I conclude that Putin's lack of legitimacy forced him to justify the war in moral terms, and the peculiarities of Russian moral discourse allowed him to do that. However, even if this strategy was effective to a certain extent at the beginning of the war, it can hardly be stable and sustainable.
Keywords: invasion of Ukraine, Russia, Ukraine, just war, morality
Peri-Operative Use of Transexamic Acid in Reduction of Post Operative Seroma Formation in Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair
Authors: Siddiqui Farah Batool , Umer Farooq , Junaid Taha , Hamza Muhammad Ameer , Khan Muhammad Maazullah , Shah Syed Tahir Rasool
Published: January 2023

Objective: To examine the efficacy of Intraoperative and postoperative IV transamine, in reducing postoperative seroma formation in patients undergoing ventral hernia repair. Study Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial Study place: Karachi Methodology: Eighty patients filled out the in-depth age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) registration forms. All of the patients ranged in age from fifteen to sixty. Patients were randomly assigned to either Group A (receiving 1 g of tranexamic acid Intraoperative and 500mg tranexamic acid 12 hours apart daily for 2 postoperative days) or Group B (not receiving any drug during or after surgery). Drainage volume was collected at postoperative day 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 was recorded and were compared in both groups. Results: The Mean±S.D of age of the participants in both groups were 41.5± 9.9 and 42.75±9.7 years. Group A had 20% males and 80% female, while group B had 22% males and 78% females. The Mean±S.D of BMI of the participants in both groups were 26.8±3.4 and 25.3± 4.4kg/m2. A significant difference in the drainage volume between group A and B was observed at 1st (0.025), 2nd (0.001), 3rd (0.004) and 4th (0.003) day were observed. Practical implication: This study will help to determine how tranexamic acid is useful in reducing seroma after hernia repair Conclusion: Seroma development after ventral hernia surgeries may be minimized with the use of tranexamic acid. Keywords: Hernia, tranexamic acid, clinical trial, seroma, effectiveness, hernia repair
Frequency of Retinopathy in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Usman Muhammad , Khan Gohar , Wassan Ahmad Ali , Zulfiqar Amina , Jahan Zaib Hafiz Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study is to find out how common retinopathy is in newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional research included 100 newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes patients who attended the diabetic health center at Federal Govt. Polyclinic, postgraduate medical institute, Islamabad from 1st March 2022 to 31st July 2022. The research precluded those who had type-1 diabetes, high blood pressure, retinal artery obstruction, retinal venous obstruction, renal glomerulonephritis, or hemoglobinopathies retinopathy. Following pupillary dilation with Mydriacyl, a comprehensive fundoscopic examination had been performed, and retinopathy was classified as Mild to Moderate non proliferative (mild to moderate NPDR), severe non proliferative (severe NPDR), or proliferative (PDR). Results: The respondents' average age had been 47 years, with 65% men and 35% women. At the onset of the disease, 9% of patients had been diagnosed to have retinopathy. The demographic and clinical characteristics of newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patients are shown in Table. In the univariate analysis, there was a statistically significant difference between the characteristics of patients who had retinopathy compared to those who did not have it. Patients with retinopathy were older in age, had a higher prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption, and had much higher levels of fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, BMI and serum creatinine, compared to patients with no retinopathy (Table). The prevalence of retinopathy was much higher in the categories of patients with higher levels of HbA1c and BMI, compared to those with lower levels. Practical implication: The prevalence of retinopathy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients was found to be relatively high in this study. This underlines the importance of detailed ophthalmic examination of all patients at the time of diagnosis Conclusion: The said research reveals a greater incidence of retinopathy in recently diagnosed people with type 2 diabetes. This highlights the significance of performing a thorough ophthalmic examination on all diabetic individuals at the time of assessment. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus. , Retinopathy, And Retinal Hemorrhages, Fundoscopic, Prevalent,
Medication Non-Compliance in Patients with Schizophrenia Due To Familial, Environmental and Socio-Cultural Factors
Authors: Farooq Rizwan , Khan Taimur , Mehdi Muntazir , Jawad Unaiza , Huma Shafqat , Malik Madiha
Published: January 2023

Introduction: In schizophrenia, non-compliance with treatment leads to the disease burden in the community. It is considered as a challenge worldwide due to the need for long-term treatment and additional associated factors in Schizophrenia. Aim: The goal of the study is to identify patients with treatment non-compliance in schizophrenia and determine the related factors from environmental, socio-cultural and familial perspectives. Place and Duration: The study was carried out at the department of Behavioral Sciences, PGMI /AMC / LGH Lahore, Pakistan, from November 2021 to April 2022. Methods: The study included 100 patients with non-compliance to treatment in schizophrenia who visited the relevant psychiatric departments. For the research a descriptive cross-sectional design was chosen with non-random, purposive sample selection technique being utilised. Prior to the study, ethical approval from the authorities and informed consent from patients were obtained. Educated patients completed questionnaires whereas uneducated patients asked their relatives to provide such information on questionnaires. Results: Out of 100 participants, 56 were males and 44 were females, with a ratio of 1.4:1. The participants mean age was 32.25 ± 11.1. About 23% of them were uneducated, and above sixty percent (61%) had a family income < 20,000 PKR rupees per month. A substantial percentage of family-members (15%) were unaware of their role and that of their family members, and the majority (77%) stated that people made a negative contribution. Factors contributing to treatment non-compliance included belief as a major life event (6%), perception about the disease being incurable (25%), lack of nearby treatment access (76%), migration (8%), forgetting an appointment with medical professional (18%), discontinuation of medication on the advice of a faith healer (16%), discontinuation of medication due to social stigma (14%), no follow-up being arranged (22%), and refusal to continue treatment (13%). Conclusions: The study aimed to identify the possible reasons for medication non-compliance in patients of schizophrenia from environmental, socio-cultural and familial perspectives. Many factors have been recognised that contribute indirectly or directly to the treatment non-compliance. Keywords: Non-Compliance, Compliance and Schizophrenia.
Comparison of Angiographic Characteristics of Peripheral Arterial Disease between Diabetic and Non-Diabetics
Authors: Ullah Ikram , Ullah Sami , Ahmad Salman , Khan Mohammad Asghar , Jan Hikmat Ullah
Published: January 2023

Background and Aim: Several factors contribute to the poor outcomes of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The current study examined the results of peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in diabetics and non-diabetics with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 136 peripheral arteries disease patients including 84 non-diabetic and 52 diabetics in the department of Cardiology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar during the period from January 2022 to June 2022. This study included patients with PADs who had PTAs performed on their femoral, iliac, infrapopliteal, and popliteal arteries. Study protocol was approved by the research and ethical committee. Patient’s demographic details and medical history were recorded. SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. Results: The overall mean age was 64.6 ± 10.51 years. Diabetic patients were compared with non-diabetic patients in terms of age (63.8±11.2 versus 65.4± 9.82 years), smoking history (80.7% vs. 46.4%), hypercholesterolemia (25.4% versus 31.9%), and ischemic heart disease (40.6% versus 36.5%). The frequency of hypertensive patients was higher 64.8% in diabetic patients against 40.6% in non-diabetic patients. In terms of arterial segment below the knee and profunda femoris, arterial disease had higher severity in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients were more susceptible to amputation (43.2% vs. 12%, OR=4.8, P=0.001) and had higher mortality (48.9% versus 23.8%). Conclusion: The present study found that higher prevalence of limb ischemia, amputation, and higher rates of restenosis following peripheral transluminal angioplasty was found in diabetic patients compared to non-diabetic patients. Diabetic patients had poor prognosis and worse arterial disease than non-diabetic patients. Keywords: Diabetic patients, Angiographic characteristics, Peripheral arteries disease.
Use of the Computer and Internet by Teachers in Medical Education: A Study at Medical Colleges of Pakistan
Authors: Hassan Muhammad Muizz , Aamir Sobia , Malik Naushabah , Naeem Nadeem , Avais Muhammad Abdullah , Shaikh Gul Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Background and aim: In recent decades, formal medical education has evolved considerably, especially since computers and the Internet were introduced. A major part of the medical curriculum in most industrialized nations is the study of information technology (IT). During formal classroom teaching at the undergraduate level, the present study examined the methods of teaching, the extent of using computers, and the use of Internet by teachers. Methods: A questionnaire based study was carried out on 126 medical teachers in medical colleges of Pakistan from October 2021 March 2022. Assisting professors, associate professors, and professors are the faculty members involved in the study. Study participants did not include tutors, demonstrators, or residents. Prior to study conduction, ethical approval was taken. Additionally, the questionnaire asked questions regarding the use of computers and the internet in teaching, in addition to the basic information, such as gender, age, designation and department. We pretested it with a randomly selected group of teachers and based on their feedback, we made some minor modifications and deleted some questions. Results: Of the total teachers participating, there were 90 (71.4%) male and 36 (28.6%) females. Participants were distributed based on their age as follows: 78 (61.9%) <35 years, 13 (8.1%) 36-50 years, and 35 (27.8%) >50 years. The incidence of traditional teaching, computerized projections, teaching through slides, and combination of traditional methods with slides were 19 (15.1%), 107 (84.9%), 68 (54%), and 32 (25.4%) respectively. Based on pattern of internet usage for teaching, the occurrence of collection of teaching materials without internet, collection of teaching materials using internet, access from desktop, and access from smartphones were 28 (22.2%), 88 (69.8%), 66 (52.4%), and 16 (12.7%) respectively. A significant statistical correlation exists between computer and Internet use among teachers of younger ages, with more frequent usage among teachers of younger ages. Conclusion: The present study concluded that Medical education has become increasingly computer-based and Internet-based. Furthermore, its use is more common among younger professors. However, the most noteworthy conclusion was that the majority students still choose chalkboard lecturing for better knowledge of the material. Keywords: Medical education, Computer, Internet
Evaluation of Antibiotic Sensitivity of the Aural Swab and the Aetiological Factors of Chronic Otitis Media-active Mucosal Type
Authors: Khan Saeed , Ullah Khalil , Abbas Arshad , Khan Ali , Nadeem Muhammad , Shafi Ayesha
Published: January 2023

The inflammation of the muco-periosteal lining of the middle ear cleft causes the disease known as chronic otitis media (COM). It is characterized by deafness and ear discharge. The children are more prone to this infectious disease. It is the main reason behind hearing impairment. It is creating a challenging scenario for the health care physicians and doctors. Objective: The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the antibiotic sensitivity of the aural swab. The aetiological factors associated with the infection were also studied. Study design: It is a cross-sectional study with the statistical approach. Methods: The study was conducted on 55 patients who attended the ENT and head neck surgery department of Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar and M. Islam Medical & Dental College, Gujranwala during the period from January 2021 to June 2022. Out of the 55 patients the 7 patients were diagnosed with bilateral COM. The aural swab was taken from each patient. Each patient was asked to fill the questionnaire for evaluation of the socioeconomic status of the patients. The laboratory and socioeconomic findings were recorded and analyzed by using percentage and frequency. Results: The age group of 31 to 40 years contributed to 24% patients. The 34 patients were male and 21 were female. The percentage ratio was 1:6:1. Out of the 55 patients, 7 were diagnosed with the bilateral COM. The pseudomonas aeruginosa was observed in the 43% cases while S.aureus was observed in the 32% cases. Out of the 33 cases the 81% showed sensitivity to Amikacin, while 75% cases showed sensitivity to Gentamycine and 69% to Ciprofloxacin. Out of the 21 cases of gram positive organisms, 80% showed sensitivity to Amoxyclav, 71% to ceftriaxone and other 71% to Flucoloxacilllin. The sensitivity of the 4 resistant cases against the Meropenem was observed to be 100%. Conclusion: Chronic otitis media is the most common disorder of childhood. A better understanding of the risk factors and antibiotic sensitivity is necessary for the management of treatment strategies. This study provides in-depth knowledge of antibiotic sensitivity and the aetiological factors of the COM. Keywords: Bilateral COM, Aetiological factors, Antibiotic sensitivity, Aural discharge, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Clinical Study on the Causes and Outcome of Facial Nerve Palsy at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad
Authors: Shabbir Sana , Memon Arisha Sana , Wagan Gulshad , Effendi Sadia , Gul Fahmida , Bhatti Kanwal Abbas
Published: January 2023

Background and Aim: A facial paralysis can be enormously distressing for a person. In order to restore and rehab face symmetry, it is essential to understand the source and type of nerve damage. Lower motor neuron facial paralysis was investigated in the current study to assess its various causes. Patients and Method: This prospective study was carried out on 48 facial nerve palsy (FNP) in the Department of Medicine, Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad from January 2021 to August 2022. Patients diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve paralysis of any age and both genders were enrolled. Patient’s details such as time of symptom onset, paralysis duration, rapidity of progression, and paralysis completeness were evaluated. Each individual was interviewed about family history, medical illness such as malignancy, tuberculosis, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, previous episodes, any prior surgery, trauma history, and related symptoms such as neurological, auditory, and vestibular. Lesion site and treatment response was administered by Topo diagnostic tests. Data analysis was carried out in SPSS version 26. Results: Out of 48 FNP patients, 34 (70.8%) were male and female 14 (29.2%) respectively. The overall mean age was 35.8±6.2 years with an age range 5 to 70 years. Patients were distributed into different age groups as follows: 6 (12.5%) in 5-20 years, 19 (39.6%) in 21-35 years, 16 (33.3%) in 36-50 years, and 7 (14.6%) in 51-70 years. The prevalence of left and right side affected patients were 20 (41.7%) and 28 (58.3%) respectively. The most prevalent causes of FNP were idiopathic and external trauma found in 12 (25%) cases followed by infections and tumour found in 8 (16.7%) cases. Severity of paralysis calculated based on H. Brackman grading were as follows: Grade IV, V, and VI paralysis were found in 22 (45.8%), 8 (16.7%), and 2 (4.2%) respectively. Physiotherapy and conservative treatment was given to 26 (54.2%) patients followed by facial nerve surgery in 14 (29.2%) patients. Conclusion: The present study found that External trauma and Bell's palsy are the leading causes of LMN facial nerve paralysis. The right side was more affected than the left side, and male patients predominated. Upon presentation, most lesions were suprageniculate and had House Brackmann severity scores of IV. After a one-year follow-up, most of our peripheral facial paralysis cases had recovered fully or partially. Keywords: Facial nerve palsy, Outcomes, Causes, House Brackmann severity.
Nexuses Between Solumedrol and Dexamethasone in Moderate to Severe Covid Disease
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad , Sahi Qasim Nawaz , Kiran Mehwish , Iqbal Arslan , Farooq Muhammad Mohsin , Rizwan Hafiz Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Covid 19 is a disease caused by a virus belonging to SARS Co V2 family of viruses. It primarily effects the lungs resulting in inflammation and pneumonia. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to compare the outcomes and efficacy of solumedrol and dexamethasone in moderate to severe COVID disease. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Central Park Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lahore and the duration of this study was from August 2021 to March 2022. The data was collected from 100 COVID-19 patients diagnosed with moderate to severe condition of the diseases. The data was collected through non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients of moderate to severe COVID-19 condition. There were 35 patients in group I and 65 patients’ group II. The mean age for dexamethasone (group II) was 55.41 ± 10.4 years and solumedrol (group I) was 56.86 ± 9.3 years. Conclusion: It is concluded that both drugs dexamethasone and solumedrol are effective in improving clinical and biochemical parameters of moderate to severe covid 19 disease. Keywords: COVID-19, Patients, Inflammation, Markers, Lungs, Pneumonia
The danger of drugs on the knowledge and attitude of adolescents in Makassar Vocational High School
Authors: Junaidin Junaidin  , Rezqiqah Aulia Rahmat  , Nurhaedah Iskandar  , Naomi Malaha  , Dewi Sartika  , Rahmat Pannyiwi
Published: January 2023

Adolescents always try to understand themselves and manage their behavior and emotions as much as possible, they will develop a positive self-image, reasoning power and the ability to manage thoughts, emotions and behavior, always trying to overcome the problems or stress they experience. However, teenagers are also inseparable from the attitude and behavior of fad or trial and error and can be curious to know more. Adolescents and youth are the next generation of nation building. The future development of the nation is very dependent on the quality of youth in the future as Human Resources. The purpose of this study was to determine the dangers of drugs in Makassar Vocational High School. This study uses a type of quantitative research with a pre-experimental research design (pre-posttest design with one group). The research design used one group, previously a pretest was carried out to measure adolescents' knowledge of the dangers of drugs and then a post test was carried out. This research was conducted at Makassar Vocational High School. The results of the study showed that the age of the respondents was at 15-18 years. Most of the respondents' average age was 16 and 17 years (35%). Most of the respondents (63%) were male and almost half (37%) were female and almost half (46%) their parents worked as civil servants.
Rezension von: Förderverein Künstlerfamilie Sommer e.V. (Hrsg.), Der Kabinettschrank des Würzburger Fürstbischofs Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg von Johann Daniel Sommer
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Förderverein Künstlerfamilie Sommer
Published: January 2023

Förderverein Künstlerfamilie Sommer e.V. (Hg.): Der Kabinettschrank des Würzburger Fürstbischofs Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg von Johann Daniel Sommer. Texte von Ursula Angelmaier, Ulli Freyer und Andrea Huber. Meisterwerke II, Künzelsau (Swiridoff) 2004, 40 S., Farbtafeln, Abb.
Rezension von: Klebes, Bernhard, Der Deutsche Orden in der Region Mergentheim im Mittelalter
Authors: Trentin-Meyer Maike , Klebes Bernhard
Published: January 2023

Bernhard Klebes: Der Deutsche Orden in der Region Mergentheim im Mittelalter (Quellen und Studien zur Geschichte des Deutschen Ordens 58), Marburg (Elwert) 2002, 828 S.
Rezension von: Seidenspinner, Wolfgang, Die Erfindung des Madonnenländchens
Authors: Voit Thomas , Seidenspinner Wolfgang
Published: January 2023

Wolfgang Seidenspinner: Die Erfindung des Madonnenländchens - Die kulturelle Regionalisierung des Badischen Frankenlands zwischen Heimat und Nation, Buchen-Walldürn 2004, 192 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: Zeller, Otto (Hrsg.), ,,Geheime" Grenzstein-Zeugen
Authors: Schirmer Rudolf , Zeller Otto
Published: January 2023

Otto Zeller (Hg.): ,,Geheime" Grenzstein-Zeugen im Hohenlohekreis (ehern. Landkreis Künzelsau und Stadt Forchtenberg), Künzelsau 2004, 154 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Bühl, Charlotte; Fleischmann, Peter (Hrsg.), Festschrift Rudolf Endres
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Bühl-Gramer Charlotte , Fleischmann Peter
Published: January 2023

Festschrift Rudolf Endres: Zum 65. Geburtstag gewidmet von Kollegen, Freunden und Schülern. Hg. von Charlotte Bühl und Peter Fleischmann, Neustadt/Aisch (Degener) 2000, 855 S.
Rezension von: Maisch, Andreas; Stihler, Daniel, Schwäbisch Hall
Authors: Kohl Herbert , Maisch Andreas , Stihler Daniel
Published: January 2023

Andreas Maisch, Daniel Stihler: Schwäbisch Hall. Geschichte einer Stadt. Hg.: Stadtarchiv Schwäbisch Hall, Geschichts-Werkstatt, Förderverein Stadt- und Kreisarchiv), Künzelsau (Swiridoff) 2006, 440 S., zahlr., meist farbige Abb. , CD-ROM
Rezension von: Bedal, Albrecht (u.a.), Das Haus Obere Herrngasse 7 in Schwäbisch Hall
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Bedal Albrecht
Published: January 2023

Das Haus Obere Herrngasse 7 in Schwäbisch Hall. Mit Beiträgen von Albrecht und lnge Bedal, Gerhard Seibold, Andrea Surkus und Hansjörg Stein, Crailsheim (Gerhard Seibold) 2005, 111 S., zahlr. Farbabb.
Rezension von: Bedal, Albrecht (Hrsg.), Das Forsthaus Joachimstal
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Bedal Albrecht
Published: January 2023

Das Forsthaus Joachimstal. Ordnung und Freiheit, Natur und Ökonomie (Häuser, Menschen und Museum 3, hg. von Albrecht Bedal im Auftrag des Vereins Hohenloher Freilandmuseum), Schwäbisch Hall (Mahl) 2006, 142 S., Abb.
OPERAȚIA ÎNTRUNITĂ – CONTINUITATEA UNUI INSTRUMENT FUNCȚIONAL
Authors: CUCINSCHI Alexandru , CHIORCEA Ion
Published: January 2023

Odată cu apariția noțiunii de multidomeniu, tuturor elementelor cărora, până în prezent, li se asocia noțiunea de întrunit, fie că era vorba despre bătălie, operație sau formațiune (în sensul de structură), li se asociază această nouă noțiune la modă, care se pare că tinde să înlocuiască mai vechea noțiune de întrunit. Totuși, apreciem că noțiunii de întrunit nu trebuie să i  se știrbească nici din importanța pe care a avut-o până în prezent, în sensul de concept care a fost aplicat și s-a dovedit  funcțional, modelând în mare măsură dezvoltarea instrumentului militar de putere, și nici din posibilele evoluții ale acestui  concept, având în vedere baza solidă pe care, în prezent, pot considera că se află cei care au implementat un mod întrunit de operare. Astfel, în articolul de față ne propunem să expunem principalele raționamente care au condus la apariția și aplicarea acestui concept (întrunit) până în prezent, descriind apoi actualul mediu de securitate și implicațiile acestuia asupra nivelului operativ, pentru ca, ulterior, să propunem o completare a operației întrunite astfel încât aceasta să poată fi aplicată în condițiile amenințărilor actuale și viitoare.
NOI AMENINŢĂRI ŞI VULNERABILITĂŢI LA ADRESA SECURITĂŢII NAŢIONALE ÎN CONTEXTUL CONFLICTULUI DIN UCRAINA
Authors: ALDEA Cezar-Cristian
Published: January 2023

Evenimentele desfăşurate la sfârşitul secolului XX au condus la transformări importante care au determinat  reconfigurarea mediului geopolitic şi geostrategic din punctul de vedere al diversităţii riscurilor, ameninţărilor şi intereselor actorilor implicaţi. Rusia reprezintă un element cheie în stabilirea noii arhitecturi de securitate, aceasta îşi concentrează toate forţele şi mijloacele necesare asupra menţinerii influenţei în spaţiul est-european. În acest articol, voi aborda principalele ameninţări şi vulnerabilităţi la adresa securităţii naţionale, deduse în urma operaţiunii militare pe care o desfăşoară Rusia în Ucraina cu scopul reconfigurării mediului de securitate şi restabilirii unei noi ordini mondiale, şi anume, regiunea Mării Negre, armele de distrugere în masă, atacurile cibernetice, schimbările climatice şi, nu în ultimul rând, fluxul refugiaţilor. Toate aceste noi riscuri și amenințări la adresa securității naționale demonstrează încă o dată rolul strategic al României în modelarea arhitecturii de securitate la nivel global. Întărirea securității naționale a României este un element cheie în următorii ani, în contextul imprevizibil al mediului regional de securitate.
IMPACTUL ROBOTICII ȘI INTELIGENȚEI ARTIFICIALE ASUPRA ACȚIUNILOR MILITARE VIITOARE
Authors: GIMIGA Silviu-Iulian
Published: January 2023

Robotica și inteligența artificială sunt tehnologii de vârf care deschid noi frontiere pentru civilizația umană. Hotărârile  recente ale organizațiilor militare internaționale au inițiat programe majore de dezvoltare a noilor tehnologii, care conduc societatea către modernism și asigură securitate sporită locuitorilor întregii planete. Dinamica progresului tehnologic este în continuă creștere, datorită avantajelor economice și militare, iar dorința cercetărilor și oamenilor de știință, de a atinge limite nemaiîntâlnite este rezultatul provocărilor pe care le primim permanent. Fizionomia conflictelor militare devine complexă, datorită dezvoltării fără precedent a tehnologiilor militare moderne, care, îmbinate cu tehnologiile convenționale, schimbă modalitățile de abordare a planificării și principiilor de întrebuinţare în operaţie a forţelor şi mijloacelor
STRATAGEMELE LUI HANNIBAL
Authors: STRECHIE Mădălina
Published: January 2023

Dușmanul cel mai înverșunat al Romei, cel care a înfrânt Roma de unul singur în cel de-al doilea război punic, Hannibal a fost unul dintre cei mai speciali războinici ai tuturor timpurilor, de aceea putem numi cel de-al doilea război punic războiul lui. A fost, prin toate acțiunile întreprinse de el, cu adevărat războiul lui cu Roma atât după toate teoriile de seamă despre război, cât mai ales prin faptul că talentatul general cartaginez a învins Roma la ea acasă, spulberând mitul invincibilității ei, de cetate a lui Marte. Nu greșim atunci când afirmăm că Hannibal ar fi învins și pe zeul războiului în acest conflict.De la începutul ostilităților militare până la sfârșitul lor, strategul desăvârșit al punilor a controlat întru totul teatrul de operații, chiar a fost regizorul unic al acestuia, punând inamicul lui, Roma, în cea mai dezastruoasă situație din toate timpurile. Practic, Hannibal a eliminat eșalonul de comandă al armatei romane, dar și armata romană care a fost spulberată în trei bătălii succesive, la Trebia, Trasimenus și Cannae, ajungând să amenințe Roma însăși prin celebrul episod ante portas. Chiar dacă războiul lui Hannibal nu s-a soldat cu pacea lui Hannibal, intenția genialului general a fost de a elimina Roma, ca forță armată și ca forță economică, obiectiv pe deplin îndeplinit pe parcursul operațiilor militare. Detaliul care i-a scăpat a fost tenacitatea romană, cea care i-a furat pacea, dar Hannibal are întru totul paternitatea războiului secund dintre puni și romani, fiind, până astăzi, un geniu al artei războiului, neegalat încă.
”ROMANIAN BRIDGEHEAD” AS A POLITICAL AND MILITARY CONCEPT IN SEPTEMBER 1939
Authors: GOTOWIECKI Pawel
Published: January 2023

The article concerns the intention to group Polish troops on the so-called Romanian bridgehead, created during the Polish campaign of 1939. The author presents the geopolitical conditions for the Polish strategic concepts, including the special importance that Romanian diplomatic relations had, including the common border relevance for Poland’s defence.The article presents the assumptions and changes to the Polish operational plan, in which, along with hostilities’ progress, the importance of the intention to create a defensive redoubt based on the Romanian border grew. The author sums up the article by discussing the military significance of the Romanian bridgehead during the military operations at the beginning of World War II
FEATURES OF SMALL TACTICAL UNITS’ ACTIVITIES IN THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT
Authors: BELCHEV Georgi
Published: January 2023

This article discusses the challenges faced by small tactical units when operating in the information environment. Globalization, the development of communications and the complexity of combat operations increase its importance in conducting tactical activities. The article examines the characteristics of the information environment and some tools that can be used in the decision-making process. Additionally, some of the capabilities that small tactical units should possess are analyzed. Their importance derives from current capabilities and practical experience.