bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors affecting Utilization of Oral and Dental Services among Patients attending Dental Clinic at Katate Health Center IV, Kanungu District. A cross-sectional Study.
Authors:   , Arineitwe Syrus
Published: February 2023

Background.  The Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) estimated that oral diseases affect 3.5 billion people worldwide, with untreated dental caries being among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (WHO, 2017). The main objective of this study was to determine the factors affecting the utilization of oral and dental services at Katate Health Centre IV, Kanungu district. Methodology.  A descriptive cross-sectional study was done on 61 randomly sampled respondents from whom data was collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results.  The study identified individual factors affecting the utilization of oral and dental services which were; traditional beliefs (4.6%), traditional healers being part of dental care (67%), use of native herbs (63.9%), lack of awareness (80%), myths and misconceptions (21.3%) and some believe that dental caries and tooth extractions do not require medical interventions (9.8%). More still, the study revealed different socio-economic factors which included; high costs of dental service (71%), unemployment (19.7%), lack of insurance (75%), low levels of education (77%), and low family income (50.8%). Health system-related factors were; poor transport systems (55.7%), long distances (47.4%), poor relationship with the health workers (23%), long waiting times and delays (19.7%), lack of confidentiality (29.5%), inconveniences at oral and dental care clinics (32.8%). Conclusion.  Factors affecting Utilization of Oral and Dental Services include Traditional beliefs and traditional healers, myths, and misconceptions, Unemployment, low education levels, low family income, and high costs. Long waiting times, lack of confidentiality, and poor relationship with health workers. Recommendation.  There is a need for the administration of Katate Health Centre IV in Kanungu district in conjunction with the Ministry of Health to ensure that dental services including dental equipment, sundries, drugs, and medical dental practitioner available for clients at every level of health care.
Factors Affecting Utilization of Oral and Dental Services among Patients attending Dental Clinic at Katate Health Center IV, Kanungu District. A Cross-sectional study.
Authors:   , Ocen Howard
Published: February 2023

Background. The Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) estimated that oral diseases affect 3.5 billion people worldwide, with untreated dental caries being among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (WHO, 2017). The main objective of this study was to determine the factors affecting the utilization of oral and dental services at Katate Health Centre IV, Kanungu district. Methodology. A descriptive cross-sectional study was done on 61 randomly sampled respondents from whom data was collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results. Affecting Utilization of Oral and Dental services include traditional beliefs (4.6%), traditional healers being part of dental care (67%), use of native herbs (63.9%), lack of awareness (80%), myths and misconceptions (21.3%) and some believe that dental caries and tooth extractions do not require medical interventions (9.8%), high costs of dental service (71%), unemployment (19.7%), lack of insurance (75%), low levels of education (77%), and low family income (50.8%). Poor transport systems (55.7%), long distances (47.4%), poor relationship with the health workers (23%), long waiting times and delays (19.7%), lack of confidentiality (29.5%), inconveniences at oral and dental care clinics (32.8%). Conclusion. There were many factors identified from this study that affected the uptake of oral dental services. Individual factors were traditional beliefs and traditional healers, myths, and misconceptions. Socioeconomic factors were unemployment, low education levels, low family income, and high costs. Health system-related factors were long waiting times, lack of confidentiality, and poor relationship with health workers. Recommendation. There is a need for the administration of Katate Health Centre IV in Kanungu district in conjunction with the Ministry of Health to ensure that dental services including dental equipment, sundries, drugs, and medical dental practitioner available for clients at every level of health care.
Vesico-Uterine Fistula following a Caesarean Section: A Case study.
Authors:   , Habimana Edson Willy , Malumba Richard
Published: February 2023

Background: Vesico-uterine fistula refers to abnormal communication between the urinary bladder and the uterine cavity. It’s among the obstetric fistulas which occur as part of the complications of medico-surgical procedures such as post-caesarian sections, and post-irradiation as in cancer treatment among others. About two million women worldwide have genital fistula with an annual incidence of 50,000 to 100,000 cases. In sub-Saharan Africa. an estimated 33,000 new fistula cases occur each year.  Case presentation:  This case study was of a 34-year-old female who came into the hospital complaining of long-standing abdominal pains associated with constant vaginal watery discharge, menstrual irregularities, painful sexual intercourse, and on-and-off urinary incontinence. All these started after a caesarian section was done one year ago. Her past Obstetric history revealed that she had ever had two vaginal deliveries and 1 caesarian section a year ago.  Results: On ultrasonography, it was revealed that there was a defect in the continuity of the anterior wall of the uterus making a connection between the endometrial cavity and the urinary bladder. This was in line with the definition of a vesicouterine fistula. Conclusion:  The report concluded that vesicouterine fistula is one of the genital urinary fistulae that can occur following a caesarian section and with increasing trends directly proportional to an increase in the incidence of caesarian sections. Recommended: That every mother who has had a caesarian section should do a post-natal ultrasound at least within the first 6 months following the operation. This will help to identify potential genito-urinary fistulas earlier enough which can improve their overall management.
The Menstrual Hygiene Management practices among Secondary school Girls of Lira Sub-County Lira City West. A cross-sectional study.
Authors:   , Nakaweesi Margret
Published: February 2023

Background:  Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) remains a public health concern globally, and menstruating girls in school environments face several challenges which include a lack of adequate, clean, safe, private toilets with water and disposal mechanisms for used menstrual materials, a lack of information, guidance, and support on their changing bodies and insufficient materials for managing monthly menstrual flow. Despite the initiative of several organizations to create awareness and highlight the importance of good MHM, the actual proposed actions to address MHM are still largely underdeveloped Aim:  This study aimed at assessing the MHM practices among secondary school girls in the Lira Sub-County Lira City West division. Method:  A cross-sectional study employing quantitative techniques was done. Data was collected from 312 participants by the use of semi-structured questionnaires. Data entry and analysis were done using SPSS version 23.  Result:  Poor menstrual hygiene management practice was 61.5%, and the age of respondents (P-value 0.000), mother’s education level (P-value 0.011), and father’s occupation (P-value 0.011), were significantly associated with MHM practices with a P value <0.05. Conclusion:  Almost two-thirds (61.5%) of the students had poor MHM practices. Although there are some cases of sanitary pad usage, still MHM practices are unhygienic indicating that water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in the schools need urgent solutions.
Factors associated with current use of modern contraceptive methods among young market women working at St. Balikuddembe Market in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Authors:   , Nambajjwe Molly , Musoke David , Matovu Joseph KB
Published: February 2023

Background:  Despite increased access to modern contraception among young women globally, little is known about modern contraceptive use among women working in the informal sector who are usually missed out on in most national surveys. We assessed the factors associated with modern contraceptive use among young market women in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 343 young women aged 15-24 years, working at St. Balikuddembe Market in Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda. Data were collected on socio-demographic and behavior characteristics including the current use of modern FP methods. We computed the proportion of young women who reported the current use of modern FP methods and determined the factors associated with the current use of modern FP methods using a modified Poisson regression model.   Results:  Of 343 young market women, 56% (192) were food handlers. Nearly half of the women (48.4, n=166) had at least one biological child. Forty-seven percent (160) of the women reported the current use of modern FP methods. Having 1-2 living children (adjusted Prevalence Ratio [aPR] =1.81, 95% Confidence Interval [95%CI]: 1.20, 2.72) or three or more living children (aPR=2.20, 95%CI: 1.33, 3.64), age 20-24 years (aPR=2.15, 95%CI: 1.46, 3.17), having secondary education (aPR=2.75, 95%CI: 1.05, 7.21), and having a positive attitude towards modern FP (aPR=1.35, 95%CI: 1.07, 1.71) were positively associated with current use of modern FP methods. Conclusion:  The use of modern contraception among young market women remains sub-optimal. Having at least one living child, older age, and secondary education were the factors associated with modern contraceptive use in this population.  Recommendation:  Our findings suggest a need for innovative, target-specific FP interventions with a focus on several biological children, level of education, and age, to improve the uptake of modern contraceptive services among young market women in this setting.
Ausdrucke mit dem gewissen Extra
Authors: Jungbluth Thomas
Published: February 2023

Drucker: Sie können heutzutage vielseitig eingesetzt werden, etwa für den Druck von Etiketten über Flyer bis zum Poster – wie diese Geräte beweisen. Von Thomas Jungbluth
Aldi Süd verzichtet im Preiskampf auf Gewinn
Authors: Mende Jan , Schulz Hans-Jürgen
Published: February 2023

Aldi will wieder für günstigere Lebensmittel sorgen. Rückenwind gibt das Vorjahr, in dem sich insbesondere Aldi Süd besser als die Konkurrenz schlug.
„Mit halbem Budget viel herausholen“
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: February 2023

Am 26. Februar beginnt die Ladenbau-Messe Euroshop in Düsseldorf. Bernhard Schweitzer, CEO des gleichnamigen Unternehmens, beschreibt vorab die wichtigsten Trends.
Nestlé will weiter an der Preisschraube drehen
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: February 2023

Der weltweit größte Lebensmittelkonzern Nestlé hat im vergangenen Jahr trotz deutlich mehr Umsatz etwas weniger verdient. Die höheren Kosten drückten auf die Gewinnmargen.
Gute Stimmung auf der Fruit Logistica
Authors: Krönert Alrun
Published: February 2023

Zum 30-jährigen Bestehen der Weltleitmesse für Obst- und Gemüsehandel haben mehr als 63000 Besucher für entspannte Stimmung in Berlin gesorgt. Nach der pandemiebedingten Pause und einer ins Frühjahr verschobenen Fruit Logistica 2022 stand der persönliche Austausch hoch im Kurs. Doch auch Geschäftsabschlüsse kamen zustande.
Arla erwartet schwächeres Markengeschäft
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: February 2023

Der europäische Molkereikonzern Arla Foods erwartet für 2023 wegen der vielen Krisen einen weiteren Rückgang des Absatzes von Markenprodukten. Aber ab 2024 soll das Markenvolumen jährlich wieder zwischen 1 bis 4 Prozent wachsen.
Irlands Warnhinweise liegen der WTO vor
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: February 2023

Die Weinwirtschaft ist alarmiert, weil die EU-Kommission Irlands geplante Alkohol-Warnhinweise durchgewunken hat. Nun setzt die Branche all ihre Hoffnung auf die Welthandelsorganisation WTO und den Europäischen Gerichtshof.
Guck mal, wer da spricht
Authors: Shinde Sonia
Published: February 2023

Der Superbot Chat GPT ist in aller Munde. Längst hat der Hype um die generative KI auch den Handel erfasst. Experten warnen jedoch vor zu viel Euphorie und verweisen auf so manch ungeklärte Frage. Sonia Shinde
„Höhere Preise sind nötig“
Authors: Hebben Miriam
Published: February 2023

Aldi, Kaufland und Co. kämpfen mit Preissenkungen um Kunden – und geben den Druck vielfach an ihre Lieferanten weiter. Ist die Zeit für den großen Preisrutsch gekommen? „Nein“, sagt Konsumgüterexperte Tim Brzoska von Simon-Kucher, und nennt im Interview Gründe.
Drunter und drüber
Authors: Düthmann Christiane
Published: February 2023

Oben Sonnenstrahlen einfangen, unten Früchte anbauen oder Tiere halten: Das ist das Konzept der Agri-Photovoltaik. Die Technologie soll die Flächenanforderungen der Energiewende mit den Bedürfnissen der Landwirte in Einklang bringen. Im Idealfall gewinnen beide Seiten. Das Interesse an der Lösung wächst. Christiane Düthmann
Rumänischer Lifestyle
Authors: Himberg Mathias , Niggemann Herwig
Published: February 2023

Kaufland ist zwischen Schwarzmeer und Siebenbürgen ein erfolgreicher Qualitätsanbieter, Marktzweiter und Profitbringer. Warum das so ist, zeigt ein Storecheck in Bukarest, im weltweit 1500. Markt des Großflächenbetreibers. Mathias Himberg
Außer Haus frühstücken kommt zurück
Authors: Henning Gabriele Calvo
Published: February 2023

Das Frühstück außer Haus wird wieder attraktiver. Nach dem Ende der Covid-Einschränkungen achten Konsumenten angesichts steigender Preise genau darauf, wo sie für die erste Mahlzeit am Tag zugreifen. Das zeigen Daten der GfK-Marktforschung.
Internet-Handel erleidet Rückschlag
Authors: Konrad Jörg , Nusser Bernd
Published: February 2023

Besonders bei Mode, Elektronik und Freizeitartikeln bekamen auch die E-Commerce-Händler zuletzt die Kaufzurückhaltung der Menschen zu spüren. In die Zukunft blickt die Branche dennoch optimistisch.
Coca-Cola baut Abfüllung in Mehrwegflaschen kräftig aus
Authors: Holst Jens , Wenzel Horst , Rentz Ingo
Published: February 2023

Coca-Cola will das bestehende Produktprogramm wie auch neue Getränkesorten verstärkt in Mehrweg-Glasflaschen abfüllen. 2022 hatten Engpässe bei den Gebinden zu Unmut im Handel geführt.
Preiswissen der Konsumenten wird zu wenig berücksichtigt
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: February 2023

Im Handel seien Entscheidungen zur Preisfindung häufig nicht das Resultat eines systematischen Prozesses, monieren die DHBW-Branchenexperten Carsten Leo Demming und Carsten Kortum in ihrer aktuellen Forschungsarbeit.
„Kommunikation mit den Vorgesetzten ist der erste Schritt“
Authors: Wittenhagen Julia
Published: February 2023

Für ihr eigenes Glück im Job hat Jannike Stöhr viel getan: Sie beendete eine Personaler-Karriere bei Volkswagen und testete 30 Jobs in einem Jahr: Es wurde die Coachingausbildung. Xing hat sie gerade als eine der „Top Minds“ des Jahres für Job und Karriere ausgezeichnet.
Neue Technologien machen filialindividuelle Sortimente möglich
Authors: Rode Jörg
Published: February 2023

Dank Künstlicher Intelligenz sowie einer nahtlosen Verbindung von Absatzprognosen und Regalplanung werden auch für LEH-Filialisten marktindividuelle Sortimente möglich. Diese Kombination könnte innovativen Händlern in naher Zukunft große Konkurrenzvorteile bringen.
Digitale Preisetiketten verdrängen Papier am Regal
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: February 2023

Nahezu jeder Lebensmittelhändler hat mittlerweile eine gewisse Zahl seiner Märkte mit ESL bestückt. Discounter wie Aldi und Lidl rollen die Technologie derzeit europaweit aus. Die digitalen Schildchen bieten dem Handel inzwischen viele Vorteile.
Computer Vision als Multi-Tool
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: February 2023

Computer Vision vereint für Händler eine Reihe von Anwendungen in einer Technologie. Vom kassenlosen Store über die Regallückenkontrolle bis hin zu Heatmaps entwickelt sich die Lösung zum breiten Digitalisierungstool.
Mehrwertbringer für Konsumenten und Händler
Authors: Wenzel Horst
Published: February 2023

Knapp vier Dutzend Aussteller präsentieren in Düsseldorf Shoppinghelfer auf vier Rollen. Das Spektrum reicht vom einfachen klassischen Drahtgefährt bis hin zum Hightech-Boliden und umfasst auch Zubehör wie etwa Pfandschlösser und intelligente Managementsysteme.
Mit sensorenbasierter Technik das Einkaufen erleichtern
Authors: Konrad Jörg
Published: February 2023

Aufmerksamkeitsstarke Warenpräsentation ist die Kür im LEH. Zahlreiche POS-Spezialisten für Merchandising, Ordnungs- und Auszeichnungssysteme zeigen in Düsseldorf, wie dies gelingen kann. Digitale und analoge Anwendungen für Regal und Lager sollen dem Handel dabei helfen.
Lidl fährt harten Renditekurs
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: February 2023

Lidl achtet mehr als bisher auf die Rendite. Dafür verzichtet der Discounter sogar auf Wachstum und Marktanteile.
„Der Markt ist aus dem Gleichgewicht“
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: February 2023

Vor einem Jahr hat Russland die Ukraine überfallen. Seitdem werden Agrar- und Lebensmittelbetriebe zerstört, Felder vermint und der Export über den Seeweg behindert.
Lidl steuert um
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: February 2023

Die Preispolitik von Lidl gibt Wettbewerbern Raum für Wachstum. Stammkunden gehen das mit, Gelegenheitskunden goutieren das Marktzahlen zufolge aber nicht.
Ceconomy dementiert Fusionsgerüchte hart
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: February 2023

Statt der sonst üblichen Querelen um die Aktionärsstruktur ging es bei der Ceconomy-Hauptversammlung diese Woche um das Tagesgeschäft. Auch da warten aber genügend Aufgaben.
Euronics-Chef nimmt Lieferanten in die Pflicht
Authors: Klug Denise
Published: February 2023

Der Fachhändler Euronics fordert weniger Aktionen mit nachträglicher Vergütung. Die sinkende Nachfrage erhöht den Druck auf die Unternehmer.
Rabattschlacht belastet Otto Group
Authors: Klug Denise
Published: February 2023

Der Online-Händler Otto prognostiziert für dieses Geschäftsjahr einen deutlichen Ergebnisrückgang. Schuld daran sind auch die zahlreichen Rabattaktionen.
Iglo verbucht stärkeren Absatzrückgang als die Branche
Authors: Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: February 2023

Tiefkühl-Spezialist Iglo hat im vergangenen Jahr im deutschen Handel mehr Absatz verloren als die Kategorie. Das Unternehmen führt das unter anderem auf frühzeitige Preiserhöungen und Einsparungen bei Werbung zurück.
Beim Glas droht die Zerreißprobe
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: February 2023

Die Lage auf dem Glasmarkt ist angespannt. Quer durch alle Branchen beklagen Hersteller Lieferengpässe, Preiserhöhungen und Vertragsanpassungen.
Theo Müller kauft zwei auf einmal
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: February 2023

Die Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller erwirbt die Konserven-Sparte der Graal Group. Der polnische Fischverarbeiter zählt sich zu den modernsten Europas und ergänzt Müllers Marktführerschaft bei frischer Fischfeinkost.
FrieslandCampina erwartet schwierige Marktlage
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: February 2023

FrieslandCampina hat das vergangene Jahr mit Spitzenergebnissen abgeschlossen. Das Geschäft mit dem Lebensmittelhandel hat dazu jedoch wenig beigetragen. Genutzt wurde der Geldsegen für Rekordauszahlungen an die Bauern, Restrukturierungen und Desinvestitionen.
Nachtzuschläge bei Coke & Co. sind rechtmäßig
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: February 2023

Coca-Cola, Nestlé, FrieslandCampina und die Frischli Milchwerke können aufatmen. Das höchste deutsche Arbeitsgericht erachtet die Regelung zur Nachtarbeit in den jeweiligen Tarifverträgen für rechtmäßig. Die Arbeitgeber sehen die Tarifautonomie gestärkt.
Nachteil Deutschland
Authors: Shinde Sonia
Published: February 2023

Der Ukraine-Krieg brachte sie an den Tag: die jahrelangen Versäumnisse der deutschen Energiepolitik. Die Branche fürchtet um ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Sonia Shinde
Geschmack der Heimat
Authors: Chernobylskaya Mayya , Nissen Madeleine
Published: February 2023

Weit weg von zu Hause erhalten sich geflohene Ukrainer mit ihrer vertrauten Küche ein Stück Heimatgefühl. Eine Million Menschen sind ausgewandert. In deutschen Märkten suchen sie nach vertrauten Lebensmitteln und finden sie. Hersteller kommen an ihre Kapazitätsgrenzen – und loten Chancen aus. Madeleine Nissen und Mayya Chernobylskaya
„Männer kaufen deutlich großzügiger ein“
Authors: Vongehr Ulrike
Published: February 2023

Grillen gehört zum Lifestyle. Welche tieferen Motive verhelfen dem Barbecue zu einem solchen Siegeszug? Welche Akteure befeuern den Trend? Das erklärt Food-Trendexpertin Karin Tischer, Geschäftsführerin des Forschungs- und Entwicklungsinstituts food & more, im Gespräch mit der LZ.
Noch mehr Genusspotenzial
Authors: Kühn Iki
Published: February 2023

Auch Grillkäse-Produkte erlebten im Jahr 2022 einen Dämpfer. Anbieter rüsten sich jetzt mit Thekenware und einer noch größeren Angebotsvielfalt. Iki Kühn
Lidls Tailwind expandiert mit weiterem Containerdienst
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: February 2023

Die Lidl-Reederei Tailwind unterstreicht die Ambitionen in der Seefracht und startet einen zusätzlichen Dienst für Textilien von Bangladesch nach Europa. Das Angebot soll die China-Europa-Verbindung sinnvoll ergänzen.
Weiter sinkende Mengen und steigende Preise
Authors: Konrad Jörg
Published: February 2023

Die Verbraucher haben ihre Ausgaben auch im Januar knapp gehalten. Zwar wuchs laut dem jüngsten Consumer-Index der GfK der Umsatz im LEH um 10 Prozent. Steigende Preise bremsen das Kaufverhalten aber weiterhin. Davon profitiert der Discount.
„Menschen sollen hierarchiefrei gestalten können“
Authors: Biehl Bernd , Wittenhagen Julia
Published: February 2023

Beim MMM-Kongress in München fiel der Vortrag auf: Mit sehr persönlichen Worten schilderte Marc-Aurel Boersch kurz vor seinem Abschied von Nestlé, wie sich sein Blick auf Führung an der Deutschland-Spitze verändert hat.
Stadtwerke Neustrelitz – Einsparpotenziale mit Energieaudit aufgedeckt
Authors: Betzer Julian
Published: February 2023

Zeiten ändern sich. Verändertes Verbraucherverhalten und stark gestiegene Energiekosten zwingen die Anlagenbetreiber immer mehr, ihre Prämissen zu überdenken und zu handeln. Eine höhere Energieeffizienz der Pumpen senkt die Betriebskosten deutlich.
Verpackungskennzeichnung in der EU
Authors: Schönrock Dirk
Published: February 2023

Die EU-Verordnung 116/20 zur Einführung der Verpflichtung zur Umweltkennzeichnung von Verpackungen mit Start am 1. Januar 2023 hat viele Zweifel und Verwirrungen verursacht. Im Webinar «EU Umweltkennzeichnung auf Verpackungen» des Schweizerischen Verpackungsinstituts SVI am 30. Januar 2023 wurde über die aktuellen Regelungen aufgeklärt und ein Blick in die Zukunft der EU-Kennzeichnungsregeln gewagt.
Flexible Materialien unter Druck
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: February 2023

Im vierten Quartal 2022 sind die Preise für einige flexible Verpackungsmaterialien gesunken, während sich die Nachfrage trotz der anhaltenden Unsicherheiten hinsichtlich der globalen Wirtschaftsaussichten und Energiekosten stabilisiert hat.
Präzise Etikettierung auf kleinstem Raum
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: February 2023

Mit Industrierobotern verbindet man vor allem Kraft. Doch sie haben noch weitere Stärken: Präzision und Ausdauer. Aufgaben immer und immer wieder mit der gleichen Genauigkeit ausführen ohne davon zu ermüden − kein Problem! Warum also nicht die mühselige und monotone, gleichzeitig aber enorm wichtige exakte Etikettierung von Produkten durch einen Roboter erledigen lassen?
Recycelte PET-Flaschen werden zu Klebebändern
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: February 2023

Tesa hat ein neues und nachhaltiges Verpackungsklebeband in den Handel gebracht. Das Packband Tesa 60412 besteht aus einem Träger mit 70-prozentig recyceltem (PCR) PET und einem wasserbasierten Acrylatklebstoffsystem.
„Systemlösungen kommen“
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: February 2023

Frankfurt a.M. Am 1. März tritt Karin Guendel Gonzalez die Nachfolge von Peter R. Müller an. Wir sprachen mit ihr über das künftige Portfolio. Fragen zur aktuellen Situation beim Bayer-Konzern wollte sie nicht beantworten.
Durststrecke für Start-ups
Authors: Pionke Stefanie
Published: February 2023

Frankfurt a.M. Fest eingespielte Geschäftsbeziehungen in der analogen Welt und schwindende Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten: Diese beiden Faktoren machen es digitalen Agrarhandels-Start-ups derzeit schwer, am Markt Fuß zu fassen. Doch Durchhaltevermögen könnte belohnt werden.
Ausgebremst
Authors: Pionke Stefanie
Published: February 2023

Frankfurt a. M. Das Start-up Agrando aus München galt als eine Art Shooting Star am deutschen Ag-Tech-Himmel. Nach dem russischen Überfall auf die Ukraine fehlte Fremdkapital. In der Krise haben Landwirte, Händler und Industrie der Plattform den Rücken gekehrt und sich auf analoge Vermarktungswege rückbesonnen, sagt der frühere Agrando-Chef Jonathan Bernwieser.
Wider die Getreidevirosen
Authors: Schaal René
Published: February 2023

Pflanzenviren werden häufig unterschätzt. Dabei können diese zu erheblichen wirtschaftlichen Schäden führen und sind, einmal manifestiert, faktisch nicht mehr in den Griff zu bekommen. Beim Auftreten von Symptomen ist eine Laboranalyse unerlässlich.
Aus fünf mach vier
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: February 2023

Digitalisierung, Corona und neue Prioritäten beim Fachkräftenachwuchs verändern die Arbeitswelt. Was bringt es für Angestellte und Unternehmen, wenn sich die Woche verkürzt? Welche Fallstricke lauern?
Witterung verzögert Russland-Exporte
Authors: Kireev Maxim
Published: February 2023

St. Petersburg. Der Verfall der russischen Exportpreise ist gestoppt. Die Verladung von Weizen am Schwarzen Meer ist wieder möglich.
Finanzierung bleibt weiterhin ungeklärt
Authors: Schirmacher Henrike
Published: February 2023

Berlin. Der große „Wumms“, um die Finanzierung des Umbaus der Tierhaltung ins Rollen zu bringen, bleibt aus. Die selbst gesteckte Frist des Ampelbündnisses für eine Einigung auf ein Finanzierungsinstrument droht zu verstreichen.
„Die Fruchtfolge wird bereichert“
Authors: Schultz Olaf
Published: February 2023

In wenigen Wochen werden die Landwirte mit der Aussaat der Sommerungen starten. Dr. Manuela Specht von der Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (Ufop) erläutert, welche Bedeutung die Sonnenblume in diesem Frühjahr erlangen könnte.
Fahren mit Bio-Methan
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: February 2023

Der methan-elektrische Nullserien-Traktor Auga M1 wandelt mit einem Verbrennungsmotor Biomethan in Strom für elektrische Radmotoren um.
Kann Vertrauensurlaub funktionieren?
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: February 2023

In den USA gibt es einzelne Beispiele schon seit 20 Jahren, hierzulande breitet sich ein interessantes Phänomen auch schon seit einigen Jahren aus: Vertrauensurlaub. Wenn Unternehmen ihren Beschäftigten unbegrenzten Urlaub zugestehen – wer arbeitet dann eigentlich noch?
Global etwas weniger Weizen
Authors: Lachmann Filip
Published: February 2023

Leipzig. Die weltweite Anbaubaufläche dürfte laut Prognose des International Grains Council (IGC) nur marginal sinken. Ausschlaggebend für das kleinere Aufkommen sind geringere Erträge.
In-vitro and in-silico approach to assess the bacterial collagenase inhibiting property of andrographolide
Authors: D. Madhumathi , Sabarish Ram , J. Srikanth , S. K. Balaji
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Andrographolide is one of the main constituents of Andrographis paniculata.  An anti-collagenase property of andrographolide is yet to be explored. Thus, the primary goal of study is to assess the anti-collagenase property of andrographolides against standard bacterial collagenase. The secondary objective is to evaluate the molecular docking between andrographolide and proteins of periodontal pathogens [P. gingivalis (Arg and Lys Gingipains), P. intermedia and A. actinomycetecomitans].
 
Materials and Methods: Anti-collagenase property of an andrographolide was determined using a UV spectrophotometer at four different concentrations (0.5%, 1%, 2.5%  and 5%) against bacterial collagenase. Furthermore, an in-silico molecular docking study was performed between andrographolide and the proteins of periodontal pathogens using the Molegro Virtual Docker (MVD) software.
 
Results: Different concentrations of andrographolide had a collagenase inhibiting property of upto 65% at an IC50 value of 2.4µg/ml at the end of 20mins. Based on molecular docking, the proteins exhibited high binding energy to the bacterial enzymes.
 
Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study andrographolides can inhibit bacterial collagenase in an in-vitro model. Also, Andrographolide was successfully docked in the protein binding sites of P. gingivalis (Arg and Lys Gingipains), P. intermedia and A. actinomycetecomitans indicating its ability to interact with these proteins.
Biopotential of microalgal extracts as a mosquito larvicide: An eco-friendly approach to control Aedes aegypti
Authors: Rani B. Yuva , Kumar T. Sathish
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: The use of chemical pesticides has raised concerns about their safety and toxicological effects on the environment, people, and other species. Therefore, there is a demand for natural alternatives that are eco- friendly, biodegradable, and target specific. The purpose of this study was to test the larvicidal activity of three microalgae namely, Chlorella sp., Chlorococcum sp., and Scenedesmus sp., against Aedes aegypti.
 
Materials and Methods: The microalgal extracts were prepared with different concentrations after suitable pretreatment and extraction process. The effect of extracts was tested on Aedes aegypti larvae exposed to different concentrations after 24 and 48 hours.
 
Results: The ethanol extract of the Scenedesmus sp. showed the highest larvicidal activity. Whereas the larvicidal activity of methanol extract of the Chlorococcum sp. was the lowest. The phytochemical screening of algal extracts revealed the presence of phytochemicals present in the microalgal extracts namely flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, quinones, saponins, and cellulose
 
Conclusion: This study demonstrated the biopotential of microalgae extracts for the control of the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti. Thus, the use of microalgae can be considered as an alternative to the conventional insecticides as it is more sustainable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly.
IL-38 gene expression: A new player in Graves’ ophthalmopathy patients in Iraq
Authors: Jawad Nada Kadum , Numan Ahmad Tarik , Ahmed Ahmed Ghaith , Saleh Tahreer Hadi , Al-Rubaii Bahaa Abdullah Laftaah
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Thyroid eye illness is widely recognized as one of the most significant concerns confronting the medical profession today. The thyroid-related ophthalmopathy also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disorder that cannot be reversed and hence, research pertaining to the identification of novel markers that can explain both the prognosis and the recovery of the condition is needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the IL-38 gene expression levels among Graves’ ophthalmopathy patients in Iraq.
 
Methodology: The TSH levels were measured with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The level of IL-38 gene expression in patient blood samples and normal healthy controls was measured qualitatively using RT-PCR.
 
Results: Patients who were diagnosed with Graves’ ophthalmopathy were observed to have abnormally low levels of thyrotropin (TSH) in their serum. In these patients, the interleukin IL-38 gene expression was observed to be significantly greater compared to healthy controls (P<0.01), the tendency of which continued even after one year of therapy with anti-thyroid drugs.
 
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that the IL-38 transcript is important in the autoimmune response. The identification of IL-38 expression levels could contribute in the early clinical diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease
Stop-bang questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea in the surgical population: a prospective observational study
Authors: Shetty Kajal , Soori Rashmi
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a type of sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of partial and complete pharyngeal collapse causing a reduction or total cessation of airflow during sleep. Undiagnosed, it increases the intraoperative and postoperative complications. This study aimed to screen patients undergoing surgical procedures for OSA using a validated self-report STOP-Bang questionnaire.
 
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital between June and November 2021 and included 174 patients posted for elective surgery. A modified STOP-Bang questionnaire was used to evaluate participants for OSA. Documentation also included the difficulty in mask holding, number of attempts at laryngoscopy and intubation, the type and size of the endotracheal tube, and attempts to place a supraglottic airway device.
 
Results: The prevalence of self-reported OSA was 5.2% (n=9) among the 174 participants included in this study. Among the patients (n=98) who underwent general anaesthesia 32 had difficult airways, among which 20 (62.5%) had a predictor of difficult airway and two had OSA. One among the 2 OSA patients had other predictors of difficult airway. No statistical significance was observed between OSA and the difficult airway (p=0.723). However, a clinically significant association was seen for difficult mask holding for patients with OSA but having no other predictors of difficult airway.
 
Conclusion: Using the STOP-Bang questionnaire to screen OSA in patients undergoing general anaesthesia or sedation can help the anaesthesiologist manage difficult airways more effectively.
A study of ATPase gene variants of mitochondrial DNA in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Alhussona Ali Jumaah , Al-Musawi Ali Habeeb , Jalood Hayder Hussein , S. Hamzah Sawsan
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease that is a major global health problem. It is defined as a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. Diabetes risk has been linked to genetic variations within mitochondrial DNA. The current study sought to identify and compare genetic variation (mutations) in ATPase genes in diabetic patients and healthy individuals.
 
Materials and Methods: This study included 100 individuals (50 T2DM patients and 50 healthy volunteers).  Peripheral blood samples were collected from each individual and DNA extracted. The mitochondrial mtATPase genes were amplified using specific primers by polymerase chain reaction. The amplified products were sequenced, and the sequences obtained analyzed for nucleotide changes.
 
Results: The ATPase gene sequence analysis revealed nine nucleotide changes, three of which (A9039G, G9092A, and G9100T) are classified as polymorphisms in the human mitochondrial genome database. Furthermore, we presented the first description of mutations in ATPase genes such as (A8586G, C8637T, G8813A, A8953G, C8981T and T9024G). The A9039G mutation changed the amino acid isoleucine to glycine, the G9100T mutation changed the amino acid serine to isoleucine, and the C8981G mutation changed the amino acid threonine to isoleucine. Most patients were found to predict haplogroup H2a (H2a2), in addition to having H1c (H1c3) and L1c(L1c2). The presence of genetic variations in mtATPase genes may be an inheritable risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus pathogenesis.
 
Conclusion: Variants in ATPase mitochondrial genes may be one of the risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. Hence, documenting these mutations is clinically important in the possibility of diagnosing diabetes, as well as the likelihood that these mutations could be pathogenic.
Prospects and retrospects of occupational hazards amongst healthcare workers
Authors: Sharma BGH Carol , Das (Kumar) Sugata , Ghosh Subrata
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Several studies showed that exposed health care workers are prone to numerous workplace hazards. Safety measure implementation in high-income countries, mostly neutralize these risks. But in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), lack of resources and by-passing essential safety measures mostly increase the risk of occupational exposure to these hazards. This study attempts to map and synthesize the available research activities on occupational hazards among health care workers in India (LMIC) and to identify the research gaps and information policy.
 
Methods: Amongst 190 female health care workers including nursing staff and other caregivers, this humble work attempts to quantify observational and/or experimental studies in various categories of different parameters namely, physical, physiological, biochemical, ergonomic and chronobiological aspects.
Results: Several specific biological hazards including blood-borne pathogenic disease, psychological hazards (workplace violence, burn-out, job dissatisfaction), ergonomic hazards including musculo-skeletal disorders and chemical hazards including biochemical abnormalities (example, exposure to latex and anti-neoplastic drugs) were observed. Several unique cross-talks between parameters of different categories were observed. Implementation of risk reduction strategies was found to be sub-optimal.
Conclusion: Most of the recorded hazards are of biological type (more than 52%). Occupational safety needs to become a priority public health issue for protection of health care workers in India and other LMICs. Much more research activities are needed to understand the magnitude and the cross-talks between different hazards of the concerned profession.
Effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
Authors: Arora Arunima , Ghosh Tirthankar
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: International continence society mentions that more than 50 % of females suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and more than 90% of them were not on any medication. LUTS is a term that covers symptoms resulting from conditions affecting the urinary bladder and urethra, prostate, other pelvic organs or any other part of the body which is related to the bladder and urethra anatomically. LUTS can be classified into 3 subcategories, i.e., storage symptoms (symptoms during storage of urine), voiding symptoms (symptoms during micturition), and post micturition symptoms (symptoms after completing micturition). Patients with LUTS may present with a combination of storage, voiding, and post micturition symptoms. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of osteopathy treatment in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.

 

Materials and Methods: This is a pre-test post-test single group experimental study conducted at Sri Sri University. In this study, 20 females having the mean age of 21.9± 2.61 years with moderate and severe symptoms voluntarily participated. The pre-test scores were measured in 3 different questionnaires (AUA symptom score index, ICIQ – FLUTS and HPMDQ).  The subjects were diagnosed and given 4 osteopathy sessions. The post-test scoring was noted and data was analysed using MS Excel. 

 

Results: Compared to the baseline scoring, the post intervention scores on all the questionnaires reduced significantly. Subjects having moderate and severe symptoms were selected for the study. After intervention either the symptoms were absent or mild residual symptoms were seen.

 

Conclusion: The results shows that osteopathy treatment is effective in patients having lower urinary tract symptoms.
A clinical study of sickle cell anemia and its management through Kiratatikta (Swertia chirayata) Ghanvati and Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia) Ghanvati
Authors: Prasad Sinha Chandreshwar , P.K. Panda , Panda Sushmirekha , Sai Rajesh Apratim
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic condition of mutation of beta globin chain and has been acknowledged to have a global public health impact. This disease is very common among many tribal and backward populations in India. In the central part of India its prevalence varies from 10-40% and in western area of Odisha varying from 10-17%. It can be classified as two types of homozygous sickle cell disease and heterozygous sickle cell trait. In Classical Ayurveda texts word to word correlation with SCA is not found. Clinical features of SCA correspond and are in line with Sannipataja Pandu Roga as described in classical texts. In the present work, a scientific effort was made for management of sickle cell disease through Ayurvedic interventions.

 

Materials and Methods: A prospective clinical study was carried out in a total of thirty (30) patients of both sexes and randomly registered according to the clinical features of SCA from OPD and IPD of Government Ayurvedic College hospital, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. After assessment of subjective and objective criteria Kiratatikta Ghanvati and Guduchi Ghanvati were given 500 mg. each drug after meal with suitable fluid twice a day for a period of two months. Efficacy of therapy was inferred in 15 days interval and evaluated statistically by student’s paired ‘t’ test.

 

Results: The overall improvement was assessed after study. The mean score before treatment was 3.53 while the mean score after treatment was 1.52. The statistical evaluation revealed that the mean difference was ± 2.01, SD±0.85, SE± 0.22 and t value 8.803. Trial medications were statistically highly significant with p<0.001.

 

Conclusion: From the present study, it can be concluded that the trial drugs are very effective in the management of SCA; they reduce the subjective and objective parameters and its complications.
Effects of muscle energy technique on improving the range of motion and pain in patients with frozen shoulder
Authors: Kumar Mallick Deepak , Paul Sohini , Ghosh Tirthankar
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a type of manual treatment that utilises the energy of the muscle in the form of a mild isometric contraction to stretch the muscle and relax the muscles through reciprocal or autogenic inhibition. An idiopathic ailment of the shoulder joint known as frozen shoulder is characterised by a rapid onset of shoulder discomfort and a limitation in mobility. Much research has been conducted to determine how various manual approaches affect shoulder discomfort. This study focuses on how MET affects pain and range of motion during the initial stages of rehabilitation.

Materials and Methods: Patients who are diagnosed with frozen shoulders with fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for the study. In the current study, thirty patients who had a prevalence of musculoskeletal complications of the frozen shoulder were selected. Out of which eighteen are male and twelve are female. To identify the prevalence each patient's range of motion and VAS Score for pain sensation were recorded. The same patients have been introduced to MET for another seven days. MET includes 5 repetitions/sets, 3 sets/session, and 1 session/day.  A statistical test was performed to identify the significant difference between pre and post-values.

Results: Most of the patients had an average range of motion (Flexion) (of 132±18.96), range of motion (Abduction) of (107.00±12.77), range of motion (Rotation) of (63.50±9.39) and VAS score was (5.96±1.29). Most patients showed the improvement in range of motion and a decrease in pain sensation as per the VAS Score.

Conclusion: This study shows that MET effectively improves the range of motion and functional ability, relieving pain in Frozen Shoulder patients in the early stage of rehabilitation.
Effect of compression of fourth ventricle on the respiratory capacity in the post COVID patients
Authors: Agarwal Kushal , Ghosh Tirthankar
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: Post-covid syndrome is the group of nonspecific symptoms which are seen among the patients who have been recovered from COVID-19 and that persist over 4 weeks. Symptoms involve fatigue, breathlessness, cough, cognitive disturbances, depression and anxiety, many organs related symptoms, and the prominent features involve shortness of breath and inability to return to baseline activity level. Studies show that Pneumonia which is associated with the COVID-19 infections can lead to long-standing damage to the alveoli in the lungs and as a result scar tissues may develop which in the future can lead to long-term breathing problems. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of osteopathic CV4 technique in post covid patients.

 

Materials and Methods: This is a pre-test and post-test experimental study conducted at Sri Sri University. In this study, 20 subjects both male and female, having mean age of 23.3 ± 2.81 years were taken. After assessment of all inclusion and exclusion criteria, a brief history regarding COVID-19 and if present other respiratory disorders was taken. Following this, a 5 minutes window period was given to all participants before the collection of pre-test data.

 

Results: When CV4 osteopathic technique was given to post-covid patients, there was a significant change in FVC, FEV1, PEF and pulse rate when compared to the pretest intervention data. However, the changes in oxygen saturation levels were not statistically significant.

 

Conclusion: The results show that osteopathic CV4 technique alters the respiratory capacity in post covid patients.
A comparative study of balamoola kashayam pana with and without karpasyadhi taila nasya on apabhabuka with a special reference to frozen shoulder
Authors: Prasad Nagendra , G. Kavitha , Agrawal Sonam , Hajira Satyasundar
Published: February 2023

Introduction and Aim: When changes in lifestyle, environment, and social structure occur throughout time with a predominance of certain symptoms and virulence, diseases arise. Whatever the illness, it becomes a serious issue for society and affects both social and professional activity. One such symptom that has afflicted people since the dawn of time is pain. There are many distinct places where pain can appear and come from. An estimated 16% to 26% of shoulder discomfort cases are self-reported. The goal is to find a treatment that will lessen a person's discomfort, decrease their level of dependency, and improve their quality of life by increasing their mobility and reducing their disability. Frozen shoulder is one of these clinical conditions where nasya with oral medication can be prescribed.

 

Materials and Methods: In this study patients in Group B received balamoola kashaya pana with karpasyadhi taila as nasya, in contrast to those in Group A who received balamoola kashaya pana only.

 

Results: After completion of 30 days, it was observed that the effect of treatment in Group B is more significant against most of the clinical parameters taken to assess the efficacy of treatment with p value <0.001.

 

Conclusion: After trial it can be concluded that nasya along with balamoola kashaya pana is more effective in the management of Apabahuka (Frozen shoulder).