bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Non-achievement of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a Very High Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Multicenter Study in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Huan Thanh , Ha Khang Pham Trong , Nguyen An Huu , Nguyen Thu Thanh , Lam Hang My
Published: December 2021

Background: Lowering the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) level is important for reducing cardiovascular (CV) events. However, little is known about the management of LDL-c in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with the non-achievement of LDL-c goals in older T2DM patients with a very high risk of CV diseases. Methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study measured the LDL-c levels of 733 T2DM outpatients from December 2019 to July 2020. The patients were aged ≥60 years, had very high risks of CV disease, and had been on LDL-c-lowering therapy for 6 months or more. The goal of lipid concentrations were assessed based on the recent guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology. We applied logistic regression analysis to identify the factors associated with the non-achievement of the LDL-c goal. Results: The mean age of the patients was 68.6±7.2 years. In total, 654 patients (89.2%) did not achieve the aggressive LDL-c goal of <1.4 mmol/L. In the adjusted model, the factors associated with the non-achievement of the LDL-c goal were obesity defined by body mass index (odds ratio [OR]=2.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.13–4.81; p=0.022) and high-intensity statin therapy (OR=0.03; 95% CI, 0.01–0.05; p<0.001), while age, sex, education level, smoking habit, and comorbidities were not associated.Conclusion: Older patients with T2DM who are at a very high CV disease risk are often unable to achieve their LDL-c goal. Obesity can increase the probability of not achieving the LDL-c goal, whereas high-intensity statin therapy can decrease this probability.
Influence of the Smoking and Spitting Behaviors in Public Smoking Areas on the Microbial Contamination and Spread
Authors: Yang Sung Woo , Reo Seung Hyeon , Kim Seung Jun , Jo Jeong Wook , Choi Yong-Keun , Song Hak Jin , Oh Kyung Bin , Lee Ju Yeon , Jung Yunseok , Kim Hyung Joo
Published: December 2021

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of spitting behavior on microbial public health in smoking areas. Through this investigation, bacterial concentration and spread of bacteria from the smoking areas were evaluated for the prospective public health and environment.Methods : The number of spitting and the spitting location in the smoking areas were measured visually by observers. For the microbial analysis, filter papers (5 × 5 cm) as sample collectors had been attached to the surface of the smoking areas for a given time. Using the collected filter paper, ATP bioluminescence measurement (RLU), colony forming unit (CFU) were measured. For the estimation of spitting behaviors in the smoking area on the spread microorganisms, saliva containing filters were selected from the areas, and fluorescent powder (0.01 g/cm2) was added to the papers. After 4 hours, the papers around the smoking areas were collected and the fluorescence activity was measured.Results and Discussion : The results showed that there was a clear relationship between the spitting behavior and the microbial activity in the smoking areas. In the case of sampling area A, the highest number of spitting was observed at the lunch hour (102 ± 16 times), and the RLU from the sample collected near the smoking area showed about 5,139 ± 1,267 RLU. When the RLU around the smoking area was measured, the lowest values were found at distance of 11 and 17 m from the cigarette bin (1,329 ± 148 and 1,204 ± 203 RLU), and it was confirmed that smoking and spitting did not occur at this sampling points. In the case of sampling area B, the highest number of spitting (45 ± 6 times) was observed at evening hour, and the RLU from the sample collected near the smoking area showed about 5,274 ± 1,297 RLU. The lowest value was in the sampling area B shown at 11 and 18 m (1,181 ± 243 RLU and 1,148 ± 168 RLU) from the cigarette bin, and it was also confirmed that smoking and spitting did not occur at this sampling points. The results indicate that the spitting during the smoking induced the increases of the microbial contamination of the public environment. The fluorescence powder diffusion analysis indicated that the saliva on the ground surface would enhance the spread of the microorganisms from the smoking area.Conclusions : Spitting in smoking areas can pose a high risk of microbial infection for smokers and non-smokers in smoking areas. Thus extensive and systematic attention related to the smoking manner must be paid to protect our public health.
Tata Kelola Kolaboratif Ruang Terbuka Hijau: Sebuah Kajian Pustaka Terstruktur (Systematic Literature Review)
Authors: Pratama Irvan Dian , Salahudin  , Roziqin Ali
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tata kelola kolaboratif ruang terbuka hijau sudah berjalan dengan baik namun belum optimal dalam pengimplementasiannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan sistematis literatur review sebagai landasan dasar untuk mempermudah peneliti/mahasiswa agar dapat mengulas dan mengidentifikasi artikel ilmiah secara sistematis dengan langkah-langkah yang telah ditetapkan.  Penelitian ini mengungkapkan terdapat 124 artikel yang telah diseleksi dari 378 artikel yang relevan dengan topik yang dibahas. Hasil analisis tersebut menghasilkan 3 cluster yang berbeda dalam 38 konsep yang relevan dengan studi tata kelola kolaboratif ruang terbuka hijau. Dalam penggunaan mode density visualization tidak adanya author yang mendominasi dalam mengkaji pemetaan data author sesuai tema tata kelola kolaboratif ruang terbuka hijau. Semuanya memiliki kedudukan yang sama pentingnya dalam melakukan temuan-temuan yang akan digunakan pada penelitian berikutnya. Penelitian ini mempunyai keterbatasan artikel untuk menunjang literatur review. Dari total keseluruhan artikel yang diperoleh melalui database scopus tidak semuanya memiliki keterkaitan topik yang akan di gunakan untuk melakukan penelitian, sehingga peneliti kesulitan dalam melakukan analisis. Rekomendasi peneliti terhadap penelitian selanjutnya perlunya penggunaan analisis dengan menambah beberapa artikel yang memiliki relevansi yang sama di beberapa sumber artikel ilmiah agar mempermudah dalam melakukan analisis data secara konkrit.
GÖĞÜS CERRAHİSİNDE HIZLANDIRILMIŞ İYİLEŞME PROTOKOLÜ VE HEMŞİRENİN ROLÜ
Authors: TUFAN Afide , RIZALAR Selda
Published: December 2021

Ameliyat sonrası hızlandırılmış iyileşme programları (ERAS-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery), hastanın iyileşmesini hızlandıran ve hastanede kalma süresini kısaltan disiplinler arası bir programdır. Bu program perioperatif dönemdeki (ameliyat öncesi, sırası ve sonrasını kapsayan tüm süreçler) hasta bakımında kanıta dayalı uygulamaları esas alır. Programın temel hedefi; ameliyat öncesi dönemde organ işlevlerini en üst düzeyde tutarak cerrahi stres tepkisini azaltmak ve ameliyat sonrası erken iyileşmeyi sağlamaktır. ERAS programları hastanede yatış süresini kısaltmakta ve komplikasyonları önlemekte, sağlık harcamalarını azalmaktadır. Hızlandırılmış iyileşme programının uygulanmasında ekip çalışması esastır, hemşireler ekip içerisinde önemli bir rol oynar. Bu derlemede, akciğer rezeksiyonu ameliyatlarında hızlandırılmış iyileşme programında hemşirenin rolü açıklanmaktadır.
COVİD-19 PANDEMİ SÜRECİNDE GEBELERİN PSİKOSOSYAL SORUNLARI VE HEMŞİRELİK BAKIMI
Authors: KOÇAK Meltem , BALTACI Nazlı
Published: December 2021

Covid-19 hastalığı 2019 yılında ilk Wuhan’da ortaya çıkan bulaşıcılığı yüksek bir hastalıktır. Hastalığın tüm dünyaya hızla yayılması ile Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından pandemi ilan edilmiştir. Pandemiye ilişkin koşullar ve alınan önlemler bireylerde stres, anksiyete ve depresyon düzeyini artırmaktadır. Gebelik dönemi fizyolojik, hormonal ve biyopsikososyal değişimler nedeniyle kadının ruhsal olarak daha hassas olduğu ve psikososyal sorunlara daha eğilimli olduğu bir süreçtir. Bu nedenle gebeler Covid-19 pandemisinden en çok etkilenen gruplardandır. Dünya genelinde bu salgının yayılmaması için alınan önlemler, pandeminin seyri, günlük yaşam değişiklikleri ve sosyal izolasyondan dolayı aile ya da arkadaş desteğinin azalması gebeleri psikososyal olarak tehdit altında bırakmaktadır. Gebelerin sağlık kurumlarına ulaşım zorluğu, hastalığa bağlı kayıplarının yası, maddi zorlukları ve hastalığın gebelere etkisine ilişkin belirsizlikler, psikolojik sorunları artırmaktadır. Covid-19 pandemisi sürecinde sosyal sorunların artışı da gebelikte psikolojik sorunları ortaya çıkarabilmektedir. Bu nedenle gebelerin pandemi sürecinde psikolojik ve sosyal açıdan desteğe ve bakıma ihtiyaçları vardır. Gebelerin ruh sağlığının korunması maternal ve fetal sağlık için önemlidir. Pandemi sürecinde hemşirelerin gebelere psikososyal sorunlarla baş etme yöntemlerini öğretmesi ve geliştirmesini desteklemesi, bütüncül bir yaklaşımla bakım sunması gerekmektedir. Gebelik izlemlerinde kadınların psikolojik sorunları belirlenmeli ve takip edilmeli, duyarlı, bireye özgü bir bakım sağlanmalı, tele-danışmanlık yapılmalı ve sosyal desteği artırmaya yönelik aile bireyleriyle görüşülmelidir. Bu çalışma Covid-19 pandemisinin neden olduğu sorunların gebelerin psikososyal durumuna etkisini ve bu konuda hemşirelik bakımının öneminin ortaya konulması amacıyla yapılmıştır.
EBELİK ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN KİŞİLİK ÖZELLİKLERİ VE YAŞAM BOYU ÖĞRENME EĞİLİMLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ
Authors: BENLİ Tuğba Enise , İBİCİ AKÇA Emine , AKSOY DERYA Yeşim
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu araştırma ebelik öğrencilerinin kişilik özellikleri ve yaşam boyu öğrenme eğilimleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Analitik-kesitsel tipte olan bu araştırma Türkiye’nin doğusunda bulunan bir üniversitenin Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Ebelik Bölümü öğrencileri ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın örneklemini 187 ebelik öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Çalışmanın verileri “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Beş Faktör Kişilik Özellikleri Ölçeği (BFKÖÖ)” ve “Yaşam Boyu Öğrenme Eğilimleri Ölçeği (YBÖEÖ)” ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirmesinde SPSS (20.0) istatistik paket programında sayı, yüzde dağılımları, ortalama, standart sapma, independent t-test, One-Way Anova, Mann Whitney-U testi, Kruskal Wallis Testi, Tukey ve korelasyon testleri kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 20.99±2.41’dir. Öğrencilerin BFKÖÖ’nün “dışadönüklük”, “sorumluluk”, “açıklık”, “geçimlilik” ve “duygusal dengesizlik” alt boyutlarından aldıkları toplam puan ortalamaları sırasıyla; 26.62±6.59, 32.27±5.69, 36.09±6.73, 35.81±5.07 ve 24.86±5.06’dır. Öğrencilerin YBÖEÖ’den aldıkları toplam puan ortalamaları 126.81±19.55’tir. Öğrencilerin BFKÖÖ’ye ait dışadönüklük, sorumluluk, açıklık, geçimlilik alt boyutları ile yaşam boyu öğrenme eğilimleri arasında pozitif yönde; duygusal dengesizlik alt boyutu ile negatif yönde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı zayıf düzeyde bir korelasyon bulundu (p
Validação de dados de vento da reanálise ERA5-LAND para estimativa de potencial eólico no Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Braga Rose Angela Hilda Wanzeler , Santos Eliane Barbosa , Barros Matheus Ferreira de
Published: December 2021

A geração de energia eólica no Brasil é crescente. Todavia, ainda é difícil encontrar regiões com disponibilidade de dados de vento consistentes e confiáveis. Uma solução alternativa para este problema é a utilização de dados de reanálise meteorológica. Diante disso, o objetivo principal deste trabalho foi avaliar a confiabilidade dos dados de vento da reanálise ERA5-Land visando obter uma avaliação preliminar do potencial eólico no estado do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados horários de velocidade e direção do vento de duas estações meteorológicas automáticas do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET), localizadas nos municípios de Macaé e Campos dos Goytacazes, nos períodos de 01/01/2007 a 31/12/2018 e de 01/01/2009 a 31/12/2018, respectivamente. Os dados do ERA5-Land foram extraídos, para os mesmos períodos, do ponto de grade mais próximo das duas estações meteorológicas selecionadas. O desempenho dos dados de reanálise foi avaliado através da evolução temporal, sazonal (por estação do ano) e horária (de 6 em 6 horas). Inicialmente, a comparação dos dados foi realizada com gráficos de análise descritiva. Em seguida, foram utilizadas métricas estatísticas que auxiliam na avaliação do grau de semelhança entre a reanálise e a observação. Por fim, foi calculada a densidade de potência dos dois conjuntos de dados. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, há uma boa concordância entre os dados observados e os de reanálise ao longo de todo o período analisado. Os dados da reanálise ERA5-Land conseguem reproduzir os ciclos sazonais e horários da velocidade do vento nas duas regiões estudadas, assim como o comportamento geral da série temporal. No entanto, o ERA5-Land apresentou tendência de superestimar a velocidade do vento. Com isso, a densidade de potência estimada com base nos dados do ERA5-Land atingiu, em geral, aproximadamente o dobro do valor obtido quando estimado com base nos dados observados, deixando transparecer uma fragilidade quanto à aplicação em estudos de aproveitamento eólico.
The Earth: A Lost Planet from another Universe
Authors:   Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oyepata Joseph Simeon
Published: December 2021

There are several competing theories about the ultimate fate of the universe and possibility of anything preceding the Big Bang, while other physicists and philosophers refuse to speculate, doubting that information about prior states will ever be accessible. Some scientist have suggested various multiverse hypotheses, in which our universe might be one among many universes that likewise exist. There has been so many possibilities that are yet to be explored and investigated about our earth. The Earth is strangely different from other member of the universe. This study and observation intended to interpret the likelihood of our Earth been a stranger in a foreign universe.
The Economic Integration of Japan and Experience for Vietnam
Authors:   People's Security Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ca Hoang Quoc
Published: December 2021

The article analyses the economic integration process of Japan since the second world war, especially the current period. The article also points out the basic achievements of Japan in integrating into the global economy. From the above research, the article proposes some lessons learned for Vietnam in the world economic integration. The most important lessons learned is that based on the circumstances of the country to choose the appropriate model. At the same time, Vietnam needs to take advantage of all favorable conditions to integrate and develop the country in the current period.
A Critical Evaluation of NCERT Mathematics Textbook of Senior Secondary Stage
Authors:   Associate Professor Dept. of TT & NFE (IASE) Faculty of Education Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi 110025, Fatima Dr. Roohi
Published: December 2021

The aim of the mathematics curriculum at the senior secondary stage is to provide students with an appreciation of the wide variety of the application of mathematics and equip them with the basic tools that enable such application. A careful choice between the often conflicting demands of depth versus breadth needs to be made at this stage. The rapid explosion of mathematics as a discipline, and of its range of application, favors an increase in the breadth of coverage. Such an increase must be dictated by mathematical considerations of the importance of topics to be included. Topics that are more naturally the province of other disciplines may be left out of the mathematics curriculum. The treatment of topics must have an objective, that is, the communication of mathematical insights and concepts, which naturally arouse the interest and curiosity of students.
A Comparative Study of Durvadi Tailaand PanchvalkalOintment in Post Operative Wound Healing
Authors: Trivedi Diksha , Kumar Hemant
Published: December 2021

A healthy lifetime of 100 years has been the cherished wish of humanity from antiquity. This has been considered essential to realize the four principal instincts of life namely Dharma,Artha, Kama and Moksha.Only the absence of illness isn’t defined as health. Today it’s defined as comprehensive state of well being which refers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well beingof a person (W.H.O.’s definition of health), which is extremely almost like definition of Swastha-healthy person given by Acharya Sushruta.One of the most important branches of Ayurvedais Shalya Tantra in which various surgical and para-surgical procedures have been described. Vranais one among of them. The main aim of this paper is to assess the efficacy of the trail drugs i.e. Durvadi Tailaand Panchvalkal Ointmenton post-operative wounds. The most widely and vitally explained chapter of Shalya Tantrais vrana. Classification of Vrana, Nadi Vrana, Shuddha Vrana, Dagdha Vrana, Sadhya Vrana etc., their prognostic evaluation and management with Shasthi Upkrama i.e. from Aptarpana to Rakshavidhana, continuous suturing in clean wounds (Shuddha Vrana), avoidance of sepsis (Dushta Vrana) and excision (Chhedana) of expelled out omentum and careful suturing of perforation of intestine within the management of perforating wounds of abdomen, etc. are remarkable for their modern outlook.
A Case Study –Role of Leech Therapy (Jalaukavcharana)in Varicose Vein.
Authors: Bhati Dashrath Singh
Published: December 2021

Varicose veins are saccular dilatations of veins that are frequently convoluted. Certain vocations, such as bus drivers and police officers, necessitate lengthy standing, and those who work in these positions are prone to varicose veins. It can also happento those who do a lot of muscle work, including rickshaw pullers and sportsmen. Varicose veins are often referred to Sirajagranthiin Ayurveda. According to Acharya Sushruta, Vata prakopaka nidanassuch as physical exertion and straining cause Vatato enter the Siras, creating Sampeedana, Sankocha, and Vishoshanaand triggering Granthiproduction in the Siras, displaying Sirajagranthi.Ayurveda reveals Raktamokshanaas a treatment for varicose veins. Raktamokshanawas done as Jalaukavacharana.This is a case study of a 36-year-old male patient with a history of varicose veins who complained of discomfort, muscular spasms, and blackish discoloration over the past three years. Before 5 years ago, he hada varicose vein stripping operation for the same issue. Jalaukavacharanawas performed once a week for one month. The patient had complete relief from all symptoms, as well as a noticeable improvement in the blackish discoloration of both legs.
“Palashaˮ A Curative Medicine in Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Gupta Abhishek , Kumar Arun , Upadhyay Vishal
Published: December 2021

Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide grave health problem challenging physicians globally. There are many factors that play role in the development of this disease, including environment, nutrition infection, genetic predisposition and side effect of modern drugs. Ayurveda refers to Diabetes mellitus as ―Madhumeha. Among the Ayurvedic texts Charka[1] , Vagbhata and Madhava have brought the word Madhumeha into use while, naming 20 subtypes of Prameha whereas Susruta has used the word Ksaudrameha. Madhu, and Ksaudra are literally synonyms of each other. But at a different place, Madhumeha‘ too has been used and Susruta has devoted one complete chapter to the treatment of Madhumeha. He has accepted Madhumeha to be the stage of complications of Prameha. If only the literal meaning of the words is to be seen Madhumeha‘ is the appropriate term for diabetes mellitus. The selected drug Palasha (Butea monosperma Linn. Kuntz) possesses Tikta, Kashaya rasaand has Pramehaghna properties and actions, therefore drug seems to be rational for treatment of Madhumeha. Palasha was proved to be useful and harmless remedy for Madhumeha. Today, it is a challenge for scientists to provide efficient, safe and cheap medications. In this scenario, Palasha can be an exclusive medicine which is widely available throughout country.
A Literary Review of AsrigdarainAyurvedw.s.r. to Menometrorrhagia
Authors: Kumari Sonu , Dixit Mahesh , Meena Narendra Kumar
Published: December 2021

In PrasutitantraOPD, Menometrorrhagia is the most common gynaecological illness. It is a symptom that can be detected in the majority of gynecological issues. The irregular, massive blood loss per vaginum is a symptom of abnormal uterine bleeding. Bleeding in excess of regular amounts and for a longer period of time during the menstrual cycle. Abnormal uterine bleeding is known as Asrigdara in Ayurvedic samhitas, which implies pradirana(extreme excretion) of raja (menses) per vaginum. The causative factor or Dosa In Asrigdarais Vayu, and the vitiated Dhatu Or Dusya is Rakta(blood), or blood is also vitiated. Because the qualities of rakta and pittaare so similar, vitiating Raktawould aggravate pitta as well. As a result, management should be centered on the usage of medications with Kashaya Rasa and Pittashamak Guna.Due to its Stambhanafeature, Kashaya rasais mostly used to treat bleeding symptoms.There is loss of Rakta Dhatu, so we use the drugs and diet that increases Rakta Dhatu.Management mainly based on the principle of Raktastambhakaand Raktavardhaka.
Role of Yogic Procedures in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Sharma Neetu , ram Sukha
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Yogais an ancient Indian way of life and it includes changes in mental attitude, diet, practice of specific technique such as Yogasana, Pranayamaand meditation to attain the highest level of consciousness. Yogic procedures are very helpful to manage diabetesand cardiovascular diseases. Methods: The information has been collected from many research articles which are available on authentic research journals and Ayurveda classical texts. Conclusion: Yogic postures stimulates the pancreas, increasing the blood and oxygen supply that works on pancreatic cells and rejuvenate the beta cells which are responsible for reducing blood sugar level in diabetic patients. Pranayamaand meditation techniques are beneficial to decrease physiological manifestation of stress by reducing heart rate, blood pressure. Thus, yogic procedures have important role to manage diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Wakaf Polis Asuransi Jiwa Berdasarkan Wasiat Menurut Hukum Islam dan Undang-Undang Nomor 41 Tahun 2004 Tentang Wakaf
Authors: Saputra Agung Bagja , Lita Helza Nova , Nurhayati Elis
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini adalah untuk meneliti keabsahan wakaf wasiat polis asuransi serta pengaturan dan pengelolaannya menurut hukum Islam dan UU Wakaf. Polis asuransi dewasa ini dapat dijadikan objek wakaf, berdasarkan Fatwa DSN MUI Nomor 106/DSN-MUI/X/ 2016 tentang Wakaf Manfaat Asuransi dan Manfaat Investasi Pada Asuransi Jiwa Syariah, diatur pembatasan harta yang boleh diwakafkan adalah 45% sedangkan dalam UU Wakaf adalah 1/3 dari harta kekayaan atau Syirkah. Pasal 5 UU wakaf menyatakan bahwa fungsi wakaf adalah untuk mewujudkan potensi dan manfaat ekonomis harta benda wakaf  untuk kepentingan ibadah dan memajukan kesejahteraan umum. Sehingga pengelolaan oleh lembaga wakaf harus di sesuaikan dengan syariat Islam yang berlaku karena peningkatan kesejahteraan umum harus selaras dengan kepentingan ibadah wakif yang menyerahkan harta nya untuk di kelola oleh lembaga wakaf. Melalui  perolehan dana penggunaan objek wakaf wasiat dengan polis asuransi syariah adalah halal karena menggunakan akad tabbaru dan sistem sharing of risk sehingga terbebas dari unsur maisyir, riba dan gharar. Metodologi Penelitian yang digunakan melalui pendekatan Yuridis Normatif, tekhnik pengumpulan data melalui studi pustaka dengan menggunakan cara berpikir deduktif.

Kata Kunci : Wakaf Wasiat Polis Asuransi, Objek Wakaf, Wakaf
Découverte de Mimumesa wuestneii (Faester, 1951) dans la réserve naturelle nationale du Lac de Grand-Lieu (France, Loire-Atlantique), un site riche en Psenidae (Hymenoptera : Psenidae)
Authors: Herbrecht Franck
Published: December 2021

Discovery of Mimumesa wuestneii (Faester, 1951) in the national nature reserve of Lac de Grand-Lieu (Loire-Atlantique, France), a site rich in Psenidae (Hymenoptera: Psenidae). - Mimumesa wuestneii (Faester, 1951), a rare species associated with reed beds, is recorded in France for the first time, in a site which has also been found to be rich in Psenidae (Hymenoptera).
Pragmatic Sentiments and Coping Strategies of Out-Of-Field English Teachers in Public Senior High Schools
Authors: Lagria Glady Cidro
Published: December 2021

A phenomenological study was conducted to examine the challenges of out-of-field teachers in English, including their coping mechanisms and their suggested solutions to manage their sentiments in public senior high schools during the school year 2019-2020. The researcher used a one-on-one interview guide in collecting data, which were analyzed using the Ajjawi and Higgs framework of data analysis. The lack of content mastery that results in poor students’ performance is the top sentiment for out-of-field teachers, and it was hard for them to teach English as it is out of their specialization. It was found out that the out-of-field teachers employed several coping strategies and suggested solutions to DepEd to manage their sentiments, such as; acquiring competence through training, self-learning and motivating, asking for assistance from co-teachers, and to improve schools’ manpower. Hence, the researcher recommends the conduct of a comparative study on the performance of students and teachers, and regular mentoring of school heads and master teachers to aid out-of-field teachers. This calls for program mechanics that deal with alleviating the challenges that novice out-of-field teachers experience through program reforms, training and skills enhancement, professional development, and peer mentoring programs.
Role of Agnikarma in Gridhrasi (Sciatica) - A Conceptual Study
Authors: Swamy Bramhanand K , Vijayakumar Patil Akshata , Hiremat Sapna
Published: December 2021

Pain is the chief cause of visiting a doctor in most patients. Vata is responsible for all painful conditions in the body. Gridhrasi is one among vataja nanatmaja vyadhi affecting the locomotor system in which pain is major symptom. The name itself indicates the way of gait shown by the patient due to extreme pain just like a Gridhrasi (Vulture).Â  In Gridhrasi intense shooting pain start from sphik pradesha and radiates downwards to kati, prusta, uru, janu, jangha and pada in which the patient is unable to walk properly.Â  The pain starts in the back and radiates down to one or both lower limbs.Â  On the basis of symptoms of Gridhrasi; it can be equated with the disease sciatica in modern science. It occurs due to spinal nerve irritation and is characterized by pain in distribution of sciatic nerve. Statistically it is estimated that low back pain and radiating pain due to lumbar disc prolapse are major cause of morbidity throughout the world. The life time incidence of low back pain is 50-70% with incidence of sciatica more than 40%.Â  It disturbs daily routine and overall life of the patient. In modern medical science, only symptomatic management with analgesics like NSAIDs and a very few surgical procedures are available.Â  The surgical procedures are expensive with many limitations.Â  In Ayurveda, various methods used in treatment of Gridhrasi are Bheshaja , Snehana, Swedana, Siravedha, Agnikarma and basti. Among these, Agnikarma is one of the para- surgical procedures which is very effective, simple, safe, cheap and having quick action. In current study a humble attempt is made to explain the role of Agnikarma in Gridhrasi.
Prevalence of Falling and its relation with Chronic diseases and Balance of Older Adults in Urmia City
Authors: Mazloomy Mahmoodabad Seyed Saeed , Zareipour Moradali , Askarishahi Mohsen , Beigomi Alireza
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Falling is one of the most common and serious health problems in the elderly people. As a result of aging , the muscles will be departed, so it will be difficult to balance and gait. This study aims to Prevalence of falling and its relation with chronic diseases and balance of Older Adults in Urmia city. Methods: This is a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study in which 200 elderly people were selected by random cluster sampling method. Data were collected by using a two-part questionnaire which was included demographic information, common epidemic diseases and history of falling of the elderly people in the last year and Tinetti balance assessment questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using t- test and logistic regression in SPSS v.21 software. Results: The results of this study showed that, the rate of falling was 30 percent. Diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, osteoarthritis, stroke, visual impairment, respiratory disease, fecal incontinence increase the risk of falling in the elderly people. Logistic Recession Results show that old age (OR = 4.2, p = .04; 95%CI = 0.87-1.3)female (OR = 2.2, p = .03; 95%CI = 0.59-2.7)chronic disease (OR = 1.7, p = .05; 95%CI = 0.49-3.07)Poor economic situation (OR = 1.4, p = .008; 95%CI = 0.57-7.3) Low balance (OR = 9.6, p < .0001; 95%CI = 2.3-7.1)،increased the likelihood of falling elderly. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that the rate of falling in Iranian elderly people is relatively high. The appropriate and effective preventive interventions should be made according to effective factors in falling of older adults.
Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Authors: Wajpeyi Sadhana Misar
Published: December 2021

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a peripheral neuropathy with acute onset, and characterized by rapidly developing motor weakness. It is autoimmune in nature and triggered by a preceding infection. A 48 years old female patient was brought with complaints of paralysis of all the four limbs (quadriplegia), back pain and pain in the right lower limb since one month. She was previously treated in tertiary care hospital with IV Immunoglobulin and plasmapheresis but showed no improvement. So she admitted and treated in Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Salod (H) Wardha on 21.06.2018. In Ayurveda, there is no direct description of this disease but this condition can be correlated with Sarvanga vata (vata affecting all parts of the body), hence she was treated following principles of Vatavyadhi chikitsa which include Abhyanga (Oleation therapy), Swedana (Fomentation), Matrabasti (enema with medicated oil), Nasya (Nasal medicated oil administration) and various  herbomineral formulations for 51 days. Along with this physiotherapy and Trans Electrical Nerve Stimulation was also applied. Significant results were observed in the form of improvement in the muscle power from zero to four for all the four limbs with improvement in her general condition as well as daily activities
Book Review of Frisbie's A Therapist’s Guide to Treating Eating Disorders in a Social Media Age.
Authors: Sharpe Hillary
Published: December 2021

Eating disorders and other “sub-clinical” problems such as disordered eating and body shame/dissatisfaction grow more prevalent in our society. This is particularly true since the advent of COVID-19 changed our social landscape, leading to increases in isolation and anxiety and in the use of technology to work, to connect, and to live. Social media in this age present both barriers and possibilities for mental health and identity development, particularly for individuals who suffer from eating disorders and related problems. In her seminal first book, Shauna Frisbie deftly weaves through each of these topics, creating a tapestry for both novice and expert clinicians to view and understand how social media consumption can be assessed, dismantled, and harnessed to help clients who struggle with disordered eating. Guided by the central topics of selfhood and identity development and by the techniques of phototherapy, Dr. Frisbie creates a compelling story that draws on both research and case studies from her practice.
ADOPTION OF IMPROVED FARM PRACTICES IN MAIZE BY THE FARMERS OF NUAPADA DISTRICT OF ODISHA
Authors: JACQUELINE S FIONA , Mazhar Syed H. , Kumar Bose Dipak , Jahanara Jahanara
Published: December 2021

Maize (Zea Mays L.) is considered as a unique cereal crop for its diversified use and suitability under various cropping systems. In India it is the third largest cereal crop in terms of acreage. The present study was conducted in Khariar block of Nuapada district of Odisha. Descriptive research design was followed, since the present study is fact-finding and present description of the respondents as well as the area. There are 117 villages in the selected block out of that 12 villages were selected through Random sampling based on existence of Maize cultivation. From the above analysis, it was concluded that majority (85.00%) of respondents were male. Majority (45.00%) of the respondents belonged to both the age group of (20-35) years and (36-55) years. Majority (80.00%) of respondents were married. Majority (70.00%) of respondents were having annual income more than 51,000. Majority (35.00%) of respondents were having education qualification up to High School. Majority (60.00%) of respondents were having land holding of 1-2 hectare. Majority (75.00%) of respondents were occupation Maize Farming and other crops farming collectively. Majority (80.00%) of respondents were having joint family. Majority (65.00%) of respondents were having family size of more than 5 members. Majority (45.00%) of respondents were having semi-cemented house. Majority (40.00%) of respondents were having social participation in Farmers Society. Majority (65.00%) of respondents daily used mobile. Majority (70.00%) of respondents were having maize farming experience up to 1-20 years. Majority (45.00%) of respondents were having medium level knowledge regarding Maize Cultivation Practices. Majority the adoption of Improved Production Technology of Maize was found to be high that is 75.00 percent. According to the response from the respondents, non-performance of visit by agricultural personnel time to time ranked I for constraints faced by the respondents, Lack of hybrid seed ranked II, Lack of credit facility at time ranked III, Lack of proper resources and capital ranked IV and so on. According to the suggestions received from the respondents, Hybrid seed should be available in time, Credit should be available earlier and timely, Availability of fertilizers and other inputs should be in time, Technical advice and training should be given at right time and so on.
Ubezpieczenia społeczne w rolnictwie w roku 2009 i 2019 – zmiany ilościowe

Social security in agriculture in 2009 and 2019 – quantitative changes
Authors: Walczak Damian
Published: December 2021

Ubezpieczenia społeczne w rolnictwie podlegają niewielkim zmianom w czasie, dotyczy
to zarówno zmian legislacyjnych, jak i wielkości charakteryzujących te ubezpieczenia.
W niniejszym opracowaniu zaprezentowano poszczególne wielkości w latach 2009 oraz 2019. Przedstawiona charakterystyka wskazała, że najszybciej zmniejszają się wielkości dotyczące zasiłków chorobowych oraz jednorazowych odszkodowań z tytułu wypadków przy pracy, co zapewne związane jest z przyjętą do realizacji przez Kasę Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (KRUS) – i, jak pokazują liczby, skuteczną – Strategią Wizja Zero. Zdecydowanie wolniej niż liczba płatników i ubezpieczonych ogółem spada liczba domowników i ubezpieczonych na wniosek. Oznacza to, że wśród osób ubezpieczonych w Kasie prawdopodobnie jest coraz mniej rolników i osób faktycznie pracujących w gospodarstwie rolnym. Celem pracy jest przedstawienie zmian dotyczących poszczególnych wielkości charakteryzujących ubezpieczenia społeczne rolników.

Słowa kluczowe: demografia, domownik, emerytura, rolnik, ubezpieczenia w rolnictwie.
Znaczenie technologii Blockchain w rozwoju ubezpieczeń rolniczych – przegląd aplikacji i rozwiązań

The importance of Blockchain technology in the development of agricultural insurance – a review of applications and solutions
Authors: Kosior Katarzyna
Published: December 2021

Celem artykułu była analiza korzyści i ryzyk związanych z wykorzystaniem technologii
Blockchain (łańcucha bloków) w obszarze ubezpieczeń rolniczych. Do oceny potencjału łańcucha bloków wykorzystano analizę literatury przedmiotu oraz metodę studium przypadku. Analizowane były rozwiązania i aplikacje oferowane przez firmy prywatne na komercyjnych platformach cyfrowych oraz oferta ubezpieczeniowa dostępna bądź planowana do udostępnienia na platformach tworzonych przy współudziale i finansowym zaangażowaniu sektora publicznego. Przeprowadzona analiza pozwala stwierdzić, że rozwiązania oparte na Blockchainie, w połączeniu z dodatkowymi
funkcjami integrowania i analizowania danych z otoczenia, mogą istotnie poprawić ochronę ubezpieczeniową i zarządzanie ryzykiem w rolnictwie. Oparcie się na danych rejestrowanych i sprawdzanych przez wszystkie węzły sieci zwiększa bowiem pewność i przejrzystość transakcji na rynku ubezpieczeniowym i równocześnie prowadzi do zmniejszenia asymetrii informacji, która jest główną przyczyną zawodności rynku w segmencie ubezpieczeń rolniczych. Inteligentne umowy ubezpieczeniowe oraz rozwiązania zakładające automatyczne płatności i wypłaty odszkodowań
(m.in. w stabilnych kryptowalutach), mogą dodatkowo ograniczyć koszty transakcji i usprawnić relacje kontraktowe między ubezpieczycielami i ubezpieczającymi się rolnikami. W rezultacie Blockchain może zwiększyć pulę dostępnych ubezpieczeń i zakres ochrony ubezpieczeniowej w sektorze rolnym. Technologia ta wzmacnia szczególnie możliwości rozwoju ubezpieczeń parametrycznych, które koncentrują się na ryzykach pogodowych oraz związanych ze zmianami klimatu. Z drugiej strony, z technologią Blockchain wiążą się też określone problemy i zagrożenia (m.in. ryzyko celowego zaśmiecania łańcucha bloków danymi niezweryfikowanymi na wejściu bądź
o niskiej jakości, problem dużego śladu węglowego publicznych sieci P2P czy wciąż niepewny kształt regulacji i rozwiązań prawnych odnoszących się do inteligentnych umów dokonujących płatności w kryptowalutach). Mimo wszystko należy oczekiwać, że zainteresowanie cyfryzacją ubezpieczeń rolniczych w oparciu o technologię Blockchain będzie rosło. Wpływać na to będą zwiększona częstotliwość wydarzeń klęskowych powodowanych przez zmiany klimatu oraz rosnące koszty obsługi tradycyjnych instrumentów ubezpieczenia ryzyk występujących w działalności rolniczej.

Słowa kluczowe: Blockchain, cyfrowe ubezpieczenia rolnicze, inteligentne umowy ubezpieczeniowe,
kryptowaluty w płatnościach ubezpieczeniowych, ubezpieczenia parametryczne.
Data Analysis and Forecasting of COVID-19 Pandemic in Kuwait Based on Daily Observation and Basic Reproduction Number Dynamics
Authors:   Laboratory AGEIS EA 7407, Team Tools for e-Gnosis Medical and Labcom CNRS/UGA/OrangeLabs Telecom4Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), 38700 La Tronche, France, Oshinubi Kayode ,   Kayode.Oshinubi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Mustapha.Rachdi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Jacques.Demongeot@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Al-Awadhi Fahimah ,   Dept. of Statistics and Operations research, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Rachdi Mustapha ,   Laboratory AGEIS EA 7407, Team Tools for e-Gnosis Medical and Labcom CNRS/UGA/OrangeLabs Telecom4Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), 38700 La Tronche, France; Kayode.Oshinubi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Mustapha.Rachdi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Jacques.Demongeot@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Demongeot Jacques ,   Laboratory AGEIS EA 7407, Team Tools for e-Gnosis Medical and Labcom CNRS/UGA/OrangeLabs Telecom4Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), 38700 La Tronche, France; Kayode.Oshinubi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Mustapha.Rachdi@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr, Jacques.Demongeot@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Published: December 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to be a global threat to public health. When the coronavirus pandemic began early in 2020, experts wondered if there would be waves of cases, a pattern seen in other virus pandemics. The overall pattern so far has been one of increasing cases of COVID-19 followed by a decline, and we observed a second wave of increased cases and yet we are still exploring this pandemic. Hence, updating the prediction model for the new cases of COVID-19 for different waves is essential to monitor the spreading of the virus and control the disease. Time series models have extensively been considered as the convenient methods to predict the prevalence or spreading rate of the disease. This study, therefore, aimed to apply the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) modelling approach for predicting new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). We propose a deterministic method to predict the basic reproduction number Ro of first and second wave transition of COVID-19 cases in Kuwait and also to forecast the daily new cases and deaths of the pandemic in the country. Forecasting has been done using ARIMA model, Exponential smoothing model, Holt’s method, Prophet forecasting model and machine learning models like log-linear, polynomial and support vector regressions. The results presented aligned with other methods used to predict Ro in first and second waves and the forecasting clearly shows the trend of the pandemic in Kuwait. The deterministic prediction of Ro is a good forecasting tool available during the exponential phase of the contagion, which shows an increasing trend during the beginning of the first and second waves of the pandemic in Kuwait. The results show that support vector regression has achieved the best performance for prediction while a simple exponential model without trend gives good optimal results for forecasting of Kuwait COVID-19 data.
Corrosion of Steels and Irons Immersed in Natural Seawater for up to 600 Y
Authors: Melchers Robert E.
Published: December 2021

Marine immersion corrosion observations for archaeological and other data, including from shipwrecks, wrought iron anchors, and cast iron bridge piers are used to estimate corrosion losses in natural unpolluted coastal and near-coastal seawaters for exposures up to about 600 y. Empirical functions for the development of corrosion loss with time were then developed, standardized to 20°C mean seawater temperature. The resulting slightly nonlinear corrosion loss trend, represented by a modified form of the power law, is consistent with phase 4 of the previously proposed bi-modal corrosion model. These observations support the notion that the rate of long-term corrosion is controlled by outward diffusion, through the rust layers, of gaseous hydrogen generated by the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction under predominantly anaerobic corrosion conditions. The power-law trend also provides good extrapolation from shorter-term data. For practical purposes for exposures <100 y in seawaters with a mean temperature of around 20°C, a linear model, with a longer-term corrosion rate 0.06 mm/y at 20°C, is sufficiently accurate.
Análisis comparativo de las poblaciones de especies de palmas productoras de “chonta” en los bosques colectivos de la comunidad negra del Alto San Juan, Tadó, Chocó, Colombia
Authors: Mosquera-Pino Jovanny , Perea Murillo Mirla
Published: December 2021

En el año 2010, se realizó un estudio de composición y riqueza en las poblaciones de palmas productoras de chonta en un bosque colectivo ubicado en el municipio de Tadó, Chocó, Colombia. Estas palmas han sido cosechadas para extraer trozas o tiras largas de sus tallos denominadas chonta, las cuales vienen sufriendo grandes presiones antrópicas produciendo la disminución de estas poblaciones. Se establecieron muestreos sistemáticos en 191 parcelas de 10 x 10 m, equivalentes a 1,91 hectáreas en 6 zonas de muestreos, de las cuales Alto Chato obtuvo 43%, Manungará 23%, Angostura 18%, Carmelo 8%, Tapón y Corcobado 4% cada uno de parcelas establecidas, registrando un total de 1480 individuos; de estos, 525 en fustal, 162 latizal y 793 brinzal pertenecientes a palma meme Wettinia quinaria, palma barrigona Iriartea deltoidea, don Pedrito Oneocarpus mapora, murrapo, Euterpe precatoria, chappí Euterpe oleraceae y palma zancona Socratea exhorriza, ratonera Astrocaryum jauari Martius y viejita NN. Wettinia quinaria. Se registró la mayor cantidad de individuos (1039) equivalente al 70% del total identificados, seguido de Iriartea deltoidea y Socratea exhorriza con 8% cada una, contrario a Euterpe precatoria que solo 7 individuos, siendo la especie de menor abundancia. El estudio demuestra que la presión causada por el aprovechamiento selectivo de palmas productoras de chonta en estas comunidades ha causado que estas poblaciones se encuentren mucho más distantes de los centros poblados; así, Wettinia quinaria es la especie más presionada, sin embargo la cantidad de brinzales (631) y latizal (97) puede garantizar la oferta de chonta en la zona.
Evaluación de prácticas silviculturales y su influencia en la composición florística en un claro vegetal ubicado en la Estación Ambiental de Tutunendo, Chocó, Colombia
Authors: Perea Murillo Mirla , Mosquera Pino Jovanny
Published: December 2021

Con el objeto de determinar la composición florística, el crecimiento y desarrollo de especies forestales de interés especial emergentes en un claro vegetal, dentro de un área de 2.860 m2, se demarcaron 11 cuadrantes mediante una selección sistemática, cada cuadrante tuvo un área de 10x10 m para individuos en estado latizal y 2x2 m para estado brinzal y así determinar la composición, uniformidad, riqueza, dominancia y frecuencia de las especies emergentes en el claro vegetal; también se evaluó la efectividad de técnicas silviculturales que promuevan el crecimiento y desarrollo de las plántulas, realizadas en una cronosecuencia de 3 años (2011, 2012 y 2013), a las especies forestales, que por sus características ecológicas, culturales y económicas son denominadas de interés especial, comparado con la composición florística del año 2010 a las cuales no se les aplicó ninguna técnica de promoción. Así, se logró identificar 373 individuos, distribuidos en 21 familias, con una riqueza de 29 especies y uniformidad de 82% durante los tres años de monitoreo; en los años 1 y 2 se comparten 12 especies, el año 1 y 3 comparten 14 y el año 2 y 3 comparten 23 especies en común. Todo lo anterior indica que la eliminación de especies vegetales no deseadas, podas de formación y mantenimiento, y raleos promueven el crecimiento y desarrollo de especies forestales de interés especial emergente en el claro vegetal establecido y monitoreado en la Estación Ambiental del Alto San Juan.