bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jurassic-Paleogene spreading history of the northern Indian Ocean as a constraint on the evolution of the north Australia continental margin
Authors: Charlton Tim R.
Published: November 2023

The spreading history of the northern Indian Ocean is re-examined with the aim of interpreting the late Mesozoic-Paleogene evolution of the northern Australian continental margin in eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The earliest seafloor spreading (‘Argo phase’) developed between approximately 155-131Ma (Kimmeridgian, Late Jurassic to Valanginian, Early Cretaceous). A clockwise pole of rotation relative to Australia (‘Argo pole’) is interpreted at 7°09’S, 133°07’E, a present-day location near the Tanimbar islands in eastern Indonesia. A second ‘Gascoyne’ phase of spreading, between 131-100Ma (late Early Cretaceous), had an interpreted clockwise rotation pole at 3°40’N, 125°00’E, a present-day location between the islands of Mindanao (southern Philippines) and Sulawesi (eastern Indonesia). A third ‘Wharton’ phase of spreading, commencing at the beginning of the Late Cretaceous (~100Ma) had a more distant pole (clockwise pole at 5°S, 171°E: Jacob et al., 2014), although more local rotations are interpreted for the Greater Sula Spur continental terrane, about a pole estimated at 9°24’S, 134°40’E, close to the earlier Argo pole.The motions of two continental terranes are inferred from the spreading history. The Argoland Terrane, which is identified in this study as eastern Sundaland (Borneo and Java), would not have entirely detached from Australia before the mid Cretaceous due to the relatively proximal locations of the Argo and Gascoyne rotation poles. In this scenario Argoland could not have collided with Eurasia in the Cretaceous, as suggested by several previous studies. The Greater Sula Spur Terrane (several continental fragments in present-day eastern Indonesia), is repositioned in the initial reconstructions immediately north of Timor, and did not move northward to its late Paleogene (pre-Neogene collision) location until the Wharton phase of rifting that commenced in the Late Cretaceous. This northward motion of the Greater Sula Spur was accommodated by the development of a narrow oceanic basin (the Banda Embayment).The reconstructions suggest that the Argoland and Greater Sula Spur continental terranes formed a continuous crustal connection between SE Asia and northern Australia throughout the late Mesozoic and early Paleogene, and that the Indian Ocean developed entirely within the body of the disrupting Gondwanaland supercontinent, rather than linking eastwards into the Pacific Ocean.
Integrating Indigenous Abaluhya Worldview with Western Scientific Approaches in Communicating Climate Change Related to Conservation of Kakamega Forest
Authors: Were Lilian Magaret
Published: November 2023

Communicating climate change remains an integral aspect of the quest to manage the impacts of climate change. Communicating climate change largely takes the western scientific approach without much consideration of African traditional knowledge. Communicating climate change has not elicited the desired response from the community that lives adjacent to Kakamega Forest. Abaluhyia people have had ways of conserving their forests, which ensured their posterity. The study aimed to assess the potential for integrating the indigenous Abaluhya worldview with western scientific approaches to communicate climate change in relation to the conservation of Kakamega Forest. The study was qualitative and used a descriptive design. The study drew data from interviews, Focus Group Discussions and review of secondary sources. The study revealed that the attitude and response of the members of the community that lives adjacent to Kakamega Forest show that they are not heeding the communication on climate change related to the conservation of Kakamega Forest, as demonstrated by their continued destruction of the forest. The results of the study identified some challenges that hamper a positive response to communicating climate change. The study revealed that the indigenous Abaluhyia worldview’s communication media, which are consistent with their values, beliefs, and practices, have the potential to enhance communication about climate change related to the conservation of Kakamega Forest. Therefore, this study recommends the integration of indigenous Abaluhyia worldviews with western scientific approaches in communicating climate change data related to the conservation of Kakamega Forest.
ARTIGO 154 DO CÓDIGO PENAL BRASILEIRO: UM OLHAR SOB A ÓTICA DA RESPONSABILIDADE PENAL DO MÉDICO
Authors: Silva Fernanda Soares Peixoto Ferreira da , Silva Marcela Cláudia Carneiro da
Published: November 2023

Este estudo propõe explicar como o artigo 154 do código penal pode responsabilizar o médico diante da quebra do segredo profissional. A discussão teórica tratou sobre o cenário da responsabilidade penal do médico mediante a violação do segredo profissional tratado pelo artigo 154 do Código Penal que prevê uma pena de 3 (meses) a 1 (um) ano de detenção; esclareceu como nasce uma responsabilização penal decorrente do ato médico mediante a teoria do direito penal mínimo, nexo de causalidade e tipicidade; explicou a pena aplicada pela autoridade judiciária quando o sigilo profissional é violado e relacionou a pena aplicada pelo Código Penal e pelo Código de Ética Médica. Tal discussão deve ter um olhar minucioso, visto que questões de responsabilização penal apresentam difíceis resoluções perante o judiciário. Dessa forma, compreender os fatores legais na perspectiva do direito penal que englobam esse assunto e seu desdobramento até a aplicação da mesma é de suma importância e se define como o objetivo essencial na realização desta pesquisa. A metodologia utilizada foi a de revisão bibliográfica e aqui nos ativemos à análise de artigos científicos, livros, legislações referentes ao tema, jornais e sites nacionais. Na tentativa de identificar as concepções de diversos autores sobre o tema investigado, priorizou-se as concepções dos seguintes autores: Cunha (2020), Greco (2022) e Nucci (2020). Entende-se que a responsabilidade penal médica, em muitos casos, está intrinsicamente ligada às normas de Direito administrativo e à punição administrativa, assim procedendo, entende-se que neste sentido o art. 154 do Código Penal é ineficaz para punir o médico diante de sua violação, sendo necessária a reforma do referido dispositivo.
ANÁLISE DE SEGMENTO DO SERVIÇOS MEI – DESIGN DE UNHAS: ESTUDO DE CASO NA DONDOKISSES
Authors: Santos Daniele Pinheiro , Cruz Sérgio David Ferreira
Published: November 2023

O empreendedorismo feminino, vem ganhando cada vez mais destaque na sociedade brasileira. As mulheres já representam mais a metade dos empreendedores no Brasil, evidenciando seu potencial para contribuição para a economia do país. Caracterizado pela habilidade de antecipar eventos e ter uma visão futura de organização, as mulheres desempenham um papel vital nesse contexto. Nos últimos anos, o empreendedorismo feminino emergiu como um veículo de empoderamento e transformação social, permitindo que as mulheres conquistassem posições de liderança em diversos setores, destacando-se a gestão feminina no Brasil. Este estudo se concentra na análise da Dondokisses, um microempreendedor individual localizado em Ilhéus, Bahia, com o objetivo de compreender o segmento empresarial, quantificar os serviços oferecidos no período de janeiro de 2022 e até setembro de 2023, e identificar o perfil do empreendedor da empresária. Além disso, o mercado de esmaltes no Brasil é significativo, sendo um dos líderes mundiais nesse setor. Essa evidência sublinha a importância das esmalterias na economia nacional. No setor da beleza, as esmalterias, tem dito um crescimento expressivo, com uma ampla gama de serviços oferecidos, como alongamentos de unhas, manicure, pedicure e tratamentos de SPA. Diante dos dados demográficos de Ilhéus, Bahia, e das informações relacionadas ao mercado de esmaltaria, fica evidente a presença de um potencial mercado crescente na cidade. As oportunidades são evidentes, e o empreendedorismo feminino desempenha um papel crucial nesse cenário, permitindo que as mulheres conquistem seu espaço e contribuam para o desenvolvimento econômico e social da região.
„We are making it on ourselves“ – Infrastrukturen der (Im)Mobilität in Bosnien und Herzegowina
Authors: Themann Philipp , Etzold Benjamin
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Due to tightened controls at the Croatian border and pushbacks by border guards, ‚people on the move‘ are forced to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a longer time. This article explores the infrastructures that refugees and other migrants use and maintain in canton Una-Sana and how they shape their movements and everyday lives. These ‚infrastructures of (im)mobility‘ fulfil a dual function: they structure mobility locally, along the Balkan route and across the EU's external border and enable life in (forced) immobility in the border space. To better understand these infrastructures, their physical, social and digital dimensions, and their patterns of (re)production need to be scrutinized. Building on central arguments of the mobility paradigm and critical migration studies, we argue that the (re)production and (re)configuration of infrastructures of (im)mobility is largely driven by highly unequal global mobility regimes and restrictive bordering practices, but that they can also become sites of autonomy and resistance against social marginalization, spatial exclusion and enforced immobilization.
Combined GNSS reflectometry–refractometry for automated and continuous in situ surface mass balance estimation on an Antarctic ice shelf
Authors: Steiner Ladina , Schmithüsen Holger , Wickert Jens , Eisen Olaf
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Reliable in situ surface mass balance (SMB) estimates in polar regions are scarce due to limited spatial and temporal data availability. This study aims at deriving automated and continuous specific SMB time series for fast-moving parts of ice sheets and shelves (flow velocity > 10 m a−1) by developing a combined global navigation satellite system (GNSS) reflectometry and refractometry (GNSS-RR) method. In situ snow density, snow water equivalent (SWE), and snow deposition or erosion are estimated simultaneously as an average over an area of several square meters and independently on weather conditions. The combined GNSS-RR method is validated and investigated regarding its applicability to a moving, high-latitude ice shelf. A combined GNSS-RR system was therefore installed in November 2021 on the Ekström ice shelf (flow velocity ≈ 150 m a−1) in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica. The reflected and refracted GNSS observations from the site are post-processed to obtain snow accumulation (deposition and erosion), SWE, and snow density estimates with a 15 min temporal resolution. The results of the first 16 months of data show a high level of agreement with manual and automated reference observations from the same site. Snow accumulation, SWE, and density are derived with uncertainties of around 9 cm, 40 kg m−2 a−1, and 72 kg m−3, respectively. This pilot study forms the basis for extending observational networks with GNSS-RR capabilities, particularly in polar regions. Regional climate models, local snow modeling, and extensive remote sensing data products will profit from calibration and validation based on such in situ time series, especially if many such sensors will be deployed over larger regional scales.
BORSA İSTANBUL ANA METAL SANAYİ ŞİRKETLERİNİN EKONOMİK KATMA DEĞER MOMENTUM YÖNTEMİ İLE AMPİRİK DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: BEŞOĞUL Çağatay , ASLAN Sinan
Published: November 2023

Finansal performans akademik alanda en çok tartışılan ve şirketlerin de hala zorlandığı en önemli araştırma başlıklarından biridir. EVA Momentum bu yönde literatürde yapılan çalışmaların ve şirketlerin mali başarı ve finansal değerlendirme aracı olarak son yıllarda tercih edilen yöntemlerden biri olmuştur. Değer bazlı finansal yöntemlerin ön plana çıkışı ve dayanağı olan Ekonomik Katma Değer yönetiminin genel kabul görmüş bir yaklaşım olarak dünyada yaygınlaşmasına rağmen Türkiye’de EVA Momentum hakkında yapılmış çalışma bulunmamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de Borsa İstanbul Ana Metal Sanayi’nde faaliyet gösteren şirketler üzerinde EVA Momentum amprik yöntemler kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada kullanılan BİST’a kayıtlı şirketlerin finansal başarı ölçümlerinin tespit edilmesinde EVA Momentum’un belirleyici rolü olmadığı ve diğer geleneksel finansal araçlara nazaran ayrıcalık göstermediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Finans ve muhasebe çevreleri tarafından takdir görse de başta ülkeden ülkeye uygulama kaynaklı farklılıklar içermesi gibi önemli faktörler nedeniyle EVA Momentum yönteminin daha çok geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir.
If she is a woman, she will be Christian. Religious affiliation in some mixed marriages in Islamic societies
Authors: Fierro Maribel
Published: November 2023

This article reviews some reports indicating that in some Islamic societies and in cases of mixed marriages (Muslim father and non-Muslim mother) daughters born of such marriages were allowed to follow the mother's religion. This was despite the fact that Islamic law stipulated that all children were Muslim. These reports suggest that some of the women who participated in the movement of the Cordovan 'voluntary martyrs' may have come from a similar background.
El joven E.T.A. Hoffmann y el diletantismo
Authors: Pascansky Gabriel
Published: November 2023

En este artículo se analiza la concepción del diletantismo de E.T.A. Hoffmann a partir del estudio de sus textos autobiográficos, es decir, de sus diarios y cartas. En primer lugar, se presenta el significado y el contexto de aparición de la crítica a los diletantes en Alemania en la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII. Luego, se detallan las particularidades de la concepción de Hoffmann sobre este fenómeno y sus consideraciones sobre su propio diletantismo. Si bien Hoffmann no intenta elaborar una reflexión estética sistemática ni específica sobre el diletantismo como Moritz o Goethe y Schiller, las consideraciones marginales que él tiene sobre este tema permiten conocer su visión sobre la institución artística contemporánea y su autopercepción como artista.
Opieka sióstr św. Elżbiety nad chorymi. Zakłady opieki zdrowotnej zamkniętej
Authors: Podolska Edmunda
Published: November 2023

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Duchowe niedostatki wsi beskidzkiej w przeddzień utworzenia parafii Spytkowice 1758
Authors: Kracik Jan
Published: November 2023

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Saskie czasy w karpackiej posiadłości Małachowskich
Authors: Wojtusiak Edward
Published: November 2023

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Polska pieśń w liturgii
Authors: Sinka Tarsycjusz
Published: November 2023

Pierwsze wzmianki o śpiewaniu polskich pieśni w liturgii pochodzą z pierwszej połowy XIV w. Początkowo były one śpiewane przez lud podczas procesji rezurekcyjnej jako przerywniki między łacińskimi wersetami śpiewu procesyjnego. Później zaczęto ich używać podczas procesji w Niedzielę Palmową, Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie, Zesłanie Ducha Świętego i Boże Ciało. Kontekstualny i melodyczny związek tych pieśni z łacińskim śpiewem liturgicznym sugeruje, że powstały one w ramach liturgii i w niej pozostały. Śpiewanie polskich pieśni przez lud, wraz z kaznodzieją, przed lub po, a nawet w trakcie kazania, również sięga XIV wieku. W ciągu XV wieku zyskiwały one coraz więcej miejsca w liturgii.Wiek XVI był okresem rozkwitu polskich hymnów. Stało się to pod wpływem reformacji, która wykorzystywała je do pozyskiwania mas ludowych i wpajania im własnych przekonań religijnych. Przyczynił się do tego również renesans, który sprzyjał wykorzystywaniu języków narodowych w literaturze. Pobożne hymny były jednym ze szczytów tej literatury. W XVI wieku lud śpiewał pieśni na Kyrie, Gloria, między czytaniami, na offertorium, Sanctus, po konsekracji, podczas komunii i na zakończenie mszy świętej. Ponieważ lud śpiewał pieśni bez wyboru (niektóre z nich zawierały nawet błędy religijne lub miały świecki charakter), władze kościelne nakazały śpiewanie głównie starych, ortodoksyjnych pieśni; z nowych można było śpiewać tylko te, które zostały zatwierdzone przez biskupa.Okres baroku wzbogacił zasób polskich pieśni o nowe, nacechowane duchem religijnym i głęboką pobożnością. Powstawały one na wszystkie okresy roku kościelnego. Pod koniec XVII wieku zaczęły powstawać w Polsce pierwsze hymny mszalne, których właściwy rozwój przypadł na okres oświecenia. Romantyzm ze swoim pietyzmem dla przeszłości zapoczątkował okres pieczołowitego gromadzenia polskich pieśni w formie śpiewników i modlitewników.Starania ruchów odnowy i cecyliańskich o wyeliminowanie pobożnych pieśni ludowych z liturgii nie odniosły w Polsce większego sukcesu; zwyczaj śpiewania ich podczas mszy świętych, procesji i wszelkiego rodzaju nabożeństw przetrwał w znacznym stopniu do dziś. Sobór Watykański II podniósł je nawet do rangi oficjalnego śpiewu liturgicznego. W duchu tego Soboru Episkopat Polski opracował śpiewnik mszalny zawierający pieśni na rozpoczęcie, ofiarowanie i komunię.
Dzieje opactwa cystersów w Koprzywnicy do końca XIV w.
Authors: Kozłowska-Budkowa Zofia , Szczur Stanisław
Published: November 2023

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Fundacja klasztoru karmelitów trzewiczkowych na Piasku w Krakowie
Authors: Trajdos Tadeusz M.
Published: November 2023

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MASS DEPORTATION OF AFGHAN REFUGEES FROM PAKISTAN: REFUGEE LAW AT STAKE OR SOLUTION FOR HALTING TERRORISM?
Authors: Dr. Jawed Aziz Masudi
Published: November 2023

Pakistan has been a host to millions of afghan refugee for about more than 40 years. Initially, Pakistan provided asylum to the afghan refugees on the basis of Islamic brotherhood and called the afghan refugees as “Muhajirs.” Even though, Pakistan is not a signatory to the 1951 convention of refugee and its protocols of 1967. Yet Pakistan has a morale responsibility to give protection to the Muslims around the world because Pakistan is assumed as a castle of Islam. However, there has been a shift in this open door policy of Pakistan for Afghan refugees and in 2002 approximately four million Afghan refugees returned to their homeland with the support of UNHCR. After the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the afghan refugees have been reluctant to return to their country of origin due to their affiliation with the US. Lately, the caretaker government of Pakistan issued a statement about the deportation of unauthorized immigrants that largely impacted the Afghan refugees due to their large number living in Pakistan. This verdict of government included two phases of repatriation: in the first phase voluntary deportees were facilitated, whereas the second phase included the use of force in the repatriation process. This whole process of repatriation was presented as cessation of terrorism in Pakistan by the governmental authorities. This paper analyses the status of Pakistan and the refugee law for sending back the afghan refugees to the Afghanistan. This paper also examines how the mass migration has alleviated the problem of terrorism in Pakistan.
CONFLICT OVER WATER RESOURCES: A THREAT TO PEACE IN THE SUBCONTINENT
Authors: Prof. Dr. Sayeda Daud
Published: November 2023

The ever growing dearth of water resources will prompt national and global clashes everywhere throughout the world community. As consumption and population increases, the requirement for water resources will increase prompting strains and conflicts between neighboring countries. The unequal circulation leaves little for a population that exhibits extraordinary need. Aims of the study: In light of this issue, Pakistan must develop and incorporate plans to oversee existing water strife. Also, political leaders and government authorities must include building attention to the social and financial advantages of giving water to their citizens in sub-continent. Material and Methods: This paper identifies the importance of water resources and its impact on the behavior of communities towards their geographical regions where the restricted access to water will lead to insecurity and escalating conflicts. It assesses the historical perspective on significance of water resources. Conclusion: It also analyzes the world major water resources and its distribution, the prevailing situation in subcontinent where geographical location of main rivers and their distribution leading to cause of future conflictbetween the two rival nations
THE IMPACT OF WORKING CONDITIONS, LEADERSHIP, AND JOB SATISFACTION ON JOB PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Authors: Sumbul Jahan , Dr. Zeeshan Atiq
Published: November 2023

Job satisfaction of teachers in Karachi's secondary schools, which are both public and private, is investigated in the present research by adopting a simple random sampling approach. Additionally, it explores how certain factors affect both academic and job accomplishment, and it compares the factors that influence job satisfaction in both categories of institutions. In Karachi Central district, 130 teachers from six secondary educational institutions participated in a survey. Furthermore, the hypotheses were examined using the Pearson Chi-square test. The empirical outcomes uncover a number of direct causes of job discontent in educators. The research findings offer suggestions for resolving the issues brought up. According to the investigation's findings, job satisfaction and performance are significantly correlated in both divisions of schools.
INVESTIGATING HOW INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP IMPACTS TEACHERS' INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Safia Begum Iqbal Ahmed , Azra Jamal ,
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study is to examine how the leadership style of department heads or principals, which emphasizes inclusivity, influences teachers' innovative work performance and teaching pedagogical skills. Researcher used the quantitative method; data were gathered applying for survey research design through Google form. There were 336 teachers from schools, colleges and universities of Baluchistan and Sindh. Data was used hierarchical regression and descriptive analysis; Researcher confirmed the positive association among inclusive leadership IL and innovative work behavior IWB.
Peer Groups, Success and Punishment as Correlates and Contributors to Pupils’ Academic Performance in Mathematics in Bamenda II Subdivision, Cameroon
Authors: Nkepah Beyoh Dieudone
Published: November 2023

The study set out to determine the relative contributions of peer groups, pupils’ success and punishment as motivating factors in mathematics classrooms on pupils’ academic performance in mathematics in Bamenda II Subdivision, Cameroon. Three specific objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey and correlational research designs. One hundred and fifty (150) primary three pupils from two functional public primary schools in Bamenda II Subdivision constituted the population of the study. Using the Krejcie and Morgan table, and employing the stratified proportionate sampling technique, 108 pupils were selected to form the sample of the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated by experts and its reliability of 0.82 assured using the Cronbach Alpha. The data was analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation (r), the coefficient of determination (r2) to answer the research questions and the two tailed p-value for correlation to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that peer groups, pupils’ success and punishment in mathematics classrooms all contribute significantly to their academic performance in mathematics. It was therefore recommended that punishment should be carefully utilized by the classroom teachers in a bid to keep them focused on the subject both in and out of the classroom. Furthermore, teachers should always use very easy questions either during set induction or during the introduction of new mathematical concepts—questions within the reach of all pupils. This is because perceived success in mathematics by pupils has proven to be a good motivating factor to students’ in the subject. Lastly, group counseling should be done by both the school counselors and the classroom teachers, aimed at encouraging pupils to assist each other academically, especially in mathematics.
Theoretical Studies of Molecular Structure, Drug Likeness and QSAR Modeling of some Carbocyclic Nucleosides against HIV-1
Authors: Tekha Mebarka , Hadjsaid Abdelkader , Douadi Ali
Published: November 2023

This paper provides the molecular structure, electronic structure, and QSAR character of 18 carbanucleoside. These antivirals are useful in treating HIV-1 infection. It was determined by molecular mechanics, PM3, QSAR, and ab initio/HF 6-311G(d,p) and DFT/B3LYP 6-311G (d,p) basis sets. These methods were used to determine the structure, electronic properties and energy of studied molecules. The electronic parameters and the biological activity of this antiviral by studying the effect of substitutions of the basic nucleus (9h-purine), which have an effect on the electronic and structural properties of carbanucleoside. The values calculated are HOMO and LUMO, the heat of formation, dipole moments, and Mulliken charges. QSAR properties and Lipinski parameters have been reported and discussed in terms of reporting and analyzing carbanucleoside biological activity. Which indicates that the developed QSAR models are valid and of high quality (R2 = 0.85).
Formulation, Optimization and In-vitro Evaluation of Chitosan-lipid nanoparticles for Antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhimurium
Authors: B. Shinde Manoj , V. Yadav Adhikrao
Published: November 2023

Salmonella infections are difficult to treat due to the poor permeability of antibiotics into intracellular compartments and the cell walls of microorganisms with less selectivity, which results in the development of drug resistance. Chitosan is a biocompatible, naturally occurring polymer with shown antibacterial activity against a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms. In the present work, chitosan-based polymer lipid nanoparticles (PLNs) were designed to enhance the antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhimurium. PLNs were optimized by 32 full factorial design with two independent variables viz., polymer-lipid ratio (X1) ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 and surfactants (X2) Tween80:Poloxamer188 (2:1) with a concentration of 1% to 2%. Formulations were prepared by melt emulsification with a homogenization process. The influence of independent variables was checked on particle size (Y1), Polydispersity Index (Y2) and Zeta potential (Y3). The optimized batch had particle size of 234.3±4.2nm, a PDI of 0.291±0.01, and a Zeta potential of 28.9±3.4mV. FTIR analysis reveals the polymer's compatibility with lipid and additives. Analysis of DSC and XRD confirmed the existence of amorphous PLNs. The FESEM findings suggest that PLNs have a nearly spherical shape with a smooth surface morphology. Furthermore, the formulation was tested for in-vitro antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhimurium. From the results of an antibacterial study, it was found that the zone of inhibition, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of PLNs were 24mm, 15.12µg/ml, and 31.25µg/ml, respectively, which was better than the results of pure chitosan (18mm, 62.5µg/ml, and 125µg/ml).
Quản lý hoạt động kiểm tra nội bộ của các trường tiểu học ở quận Ninh Kiều, thành phố Cần Thơ
Authors: Huỳnh Thị Xuân Lan
Published: November 2023

Kiểm tra nội bộ sẽ giúp hiệu trưởng đánh giá tiến độ thực hiện kế hoạch, nhiệm vụ, tìm ra biện pháp để đôn đốc, hỗ trợ và điều chỉnh đối tượng kiểm tra, góp phần hoàn thiện, củng cố và phát triển nhà trường. Để làm tốt hơn công tác kiểm tra nội bộ, hiệu trưởng các trường tiểu học cần có tinh thần trách nhiệm cao, có thái độ cương quyết, công bằng và khách quan để dần chuyển quá trình kiểm tra của hiệu trưởng thành công tác tự kiểm tra, tự điều chỉnh của các bộ phận, giáo viên và nhân viên trong nhà trường một cách thường xuyên, liên tục, mọi thời điểm trong năm học. Bài viết tập trung đánh giá chung về thực trạng và đề xuất biện pháp quản lý hoạt động kiểm tra nội bộ của các trường tiểu học ở quận Ninh Kiều, thành phố Cần Thơ nhằm đáp ứng yêu cầu nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục trong bối cảnh mới.
Low molecular weight heparin-induced thrombocytopenia complicating bariatric surgery: A case report
Authors:   Maltepe Mahallesi, Davutpasa Caddesi, No:4, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey, Sucu Serkan
Published: November 2023

This case report presents a patient who developed Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)-induced thrombocytopenia following bariatric surgery.
Understanding and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines among Rajshahi university students: A cross-sectional study
Authors:   Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh, Mahdi Shah HA
Published: November 2023

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Vaccination is a way to prevent any pandemic disease like COVID-19. So that several vaccines have been approved by different countries to control the COVID-19 outbreak
Application of specialized machine learning for the prediction of Brucellosis disease
Authors:   Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Bangladesh., Tito MH
Published: November 2023

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals and is widely prevalent in many countries. In this study, we present a machine learning application for the prediction of brucellosis disease. The application utilizes various algorithms to analyze patient data and make predictions about the likelihood of infection
Testicular lymphoma - An easily underestimated malignancy in geriatric patients
Authors:   Divisions of Urology, Department of Surgery, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan, Huang Pin-Jui
Published: November 2023

To evaluate the clinical features and outcomes of testicular lymphoma for patients receiving unilateral orchiectomy following by chemotherapy and radiotherapy at our hospital.
Encephalocele: A rare clinical image
Authors:   Deptartment of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital & Research Centre, Salod (H), Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Sawangi, Wardha, India., Yadav Pankaj
Published: November 2023

Encephalocele is a rare birth defect of the neural tube in which there is a sac like protrusion or projection of brain and the meninges. It occurs when the neural tube, a narrow channel that allows the brain and spinal cord to develop, does not close completely during pregnancy.
Climate and Christians: A Case Study in Engaging Social Values
Authors: Cawman Mark William
Published: November 2023

Globalization and International Business have contributed to significant issues in climate change and environmental concerns.  This case study outlines a number of these implications and then grapples with the religious and political positions of denial and non-engagement.  The literature and proposal suggest that this is partially a problem with faith-learning integration, with gaps in understanding the biblical and Christian narrative, worldview, and science.  Additionally, this topic exemplifies how principle and conviction over love and mercy can damage the Christian cause, and suggests faith-learning integration opportunities in equipping better leaders and difference makers.Keywords: faith-integration, climate change, environment, Christianity, international business, globalization
Interventional Therapy and Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review
Authors: Jung Bongseok , Han Justin , Song Junho , Ngan Alex , Essig David , Verma Rohit
Published: November 2023

Significant advancements in lumbar disc herniation (LDH) management have been made in interventional pain therapy, operative therapy, peri-operative management, and cost analysis of various procedures. The present review aims to provide a concise narrative of all these topics, current trends, and possible future directions in the management of LDH. Interventional pain management using intradiscal injections often serves as a minimally invasive non-surgical approach. Surgical modalities vary, including traditional open laminectomy, microdiscectomy, endoscopic discectomy, tubular discectomy, percutaneous laser disc decompression, and transforaminal foraminotomy. Prevention of infections during surgery is paramount and is often done via a single-dose preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Recurrence of LDH post-surgery is commonly observed and thus mitigative strategies for prevention have been proposed including the use of annular closure devices. Finally, all treatments are well-associated with clear as well as hidden costs to the health system and society as described by billing codes and loss of patients’ quality-adjusted life-years. Our summary of recent literature regarding LDH may allow physicians to employ up-to-date evidence-based practice in clinical settings and can help drive future advancements in LDH management. Future longitudinal and comprehensive studies elucidating how each type of treatments fare against different types of herniations are warranted.
Maden Sahalarındaki Deformasyonların İHA’lar ile İzlenmesi
Authors: ORUÇ Mücahit Emre , ULVİ Ali
Published: November 2023

Açık ocak madenleri, dünyanın birçok ülkesinde büyük ölçekli kömür, cevher, taş ve diğer minerallerin çıkarılması için kullanılan önemli kaynaklardır. Bu tür madenler, yer altı madenlerine göre daha geniş bir alanda bulunabilmeleri ve üretim maliyetlerinin daha düşük olması nedeniyle tercih edilmektedir. Ancak açık ocak madenlerinde meydana gelen deformasyonlar, çıkarılan mineral miktarı kadar güvenlik açısından da büyük bir endişe kaynağıdır. Deformasyonlar, yer kabuğunun doğal hareketlerinden veya madencilik işlemi sırasında kayaların hareketinden kaynaklanabilir. Bu deformasyonlar madenlerde çalışan işçilerin hayatını riske atabileceği gibi madenlerin güvenliğini de tehdit edebiliyor. Bu nedenle, deformasyonların erken tespiti, güvenlik önlemlerini artırmak ve açık ocak madenlerinde kaza riskini azaltmak için kritik öneme sahiptir. Geleneksel olarak, insan gözlemleri, ölçümleri ve raporları deformasyonları tespit etmek için kullanılır. Ancak bu yöntemler zaman alıcı, maliyetli ve kapsamlı değildir. Yeni teknolojilerin gelişmesiyle birlikte İnsansız Hava Araçları (İHA) gibi cihazlar, açık ocak madenlerindeki deformasyonların tespiti için çok daha etkili bir araç haline gelmiştir. Bu makale, açık ocak madenlerinde meydana gelen deformasyonların İHA'lar tarafından nasıl tespit edilebileceğine odaklanacaktır. İlk olarak, İHA'ların neden deformasyon tespiti için ideal bir araç olduğu tartışılacaktır. Daha sonra İHA'lar kullanılarak yapılan deformasyon tespit yöntemleri detaylı olarak anlatılacak ve bu yöntemlerin açık ocak madenlerinde güvenlik önlemlerinin artırılmasına nasıl katkı sağlayabileceği incelenecektir.
Engaging rural youth in strengthening the local food movement in India
Authors: Bisht Ishwari
Published: November 2023

First paragraph: In India, traditional agriculture has historically been a subsistence-oriented, labor-intensive, closed-loop, and varied production system. Farm­ing has long formed the foundation of the rural economy and served as a means of subsistence for local communities. Until a few decades ago, rural youth were actively choosing farming as a career, serving as the main workforce in a variety of agri­cultural enterprises. However, most of today’s youth do not want to work in low-value agricul­ture. Instead, they migrate to urban areas, within or outside of their home states where there are not many opportunities for quality work, social ser­vices, or protection. Responding to these con­straints through more inclusive changes in rural areas and through the alignment of rural-urban linkages is a significant challenge. It is crucial to look at opportunities and address obstacles in order to ensure that agriculture is economically viable and provides year-round employment for young people in rural India. . . .
Skin
Authors: Hogan Mél
Published: November 2023

This piece invites the reader to think about their skin as a surface to glean information about identity, disease, and life on earth. Through exposing the process of having a mole removed by a surgeon, and a follow-up from the dermatologist, the piece discusses the relationship between skin and sun; the warnings about UV exposure, the narratives about genetics and personal responsibility, the fallout and recovery of medical interventions, and the new meanings made possible about the sun itself, through a careful consideration of skin as a medium that absorbs and reflects it.
Landfill
Authors: Johnson Bob
Published: November 2023

This essay uses the modern landfill, a hyper-object that the anthropologist Joshua Reno terms the “constitutive absence” of modernity,” to explore the gaps, lacunae, and interstices of a waning era of fossil fuel dominance. In examining the landfill as something akin to the repressed ID of fossil capitalism, it brings into the exposure of the sun both the dark ideological recesses of liberalism and the literal material processes of late capitalism that work to systematically bury the material detritus and human wastage they produce out of sight. An intentional experiment in breaking the strictures of academic expository form, this essay also strives to reoccupy, at least momentarily, the symbolic spaces left behind by the internal contradictions of this decadent version of fossil capitalism we live amidst today. It takes that opportunity to imagine, at least in passing, what it might mean to reinhabit liberalism’s symbolic terrain by reorienting ourselves to a more sustainable alliance with nature centered on the sun and keyed more closely to a solidarity with others that might help us escape the wastefulness and destructive linearity of a transactional consumer culture that drives us further into global warming.
The Solar Grid (excerpt)
Authors: Ganzeer
Published: November 2023

949 years after a catastrophic global flood, night has been consigned to legend by way of THE SOLAR GRID, a vast network of satellites that keeps the world basked in eternal daylight. The purpose of which is to counteract the effects of the flood, and power solar factories scattered across the globe to ceaselessly produce goods intended for export to Mars, where humanity's most fortunate has successfully relocated to. This is the setting within which this elaborate work of science fiction is set, where themes of post-colonialism, consumerism, capitalism, and race-relations are explored on a planet-faring scale
Seaweed
Authors: Besky Sarah
Published: November 2023

Across the globe, as air temperatures steadily climb, so too do ocean temperatures. This rise is particularly acute in New England. Temperatures in the Gulf of Maine have risen nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past century. Warming waters have meant that once-plentiful species—lobsters most prominent among them—are moving to colder northern waters. With fewer and fewer lobsters to catch, lobster fishing in southern New England is no longer financially viable. Those still making a living from the ocean must find different species to exploit. As New England fisheries collapse, seaweed appears as a hopeful alternative. This essay asks, What is regenerated in “regenerative ocean farming” projects, in which seaweed is a key figure? A critical reflection on the turn to seaweed in the context of climate crisis and highlights how seaweed’s potentiality—as healthy food, biofuel, binding agent, carbon sink, and a hopeful alternative to depleted ocean industries—rearticulates capitalist logics of productivism, gender inequality, and settler colonial property relations. Solar-based and “green” economies still operate on economic grammars rooted in the forms of extraction to which they serve as a foil and a regenerative alternative.
Severely Hypoperfused Brain Tissue Correlates with Final Infarct Volume Despite Recanalization in DMVO Stroke
Authors: Wang Maud , Farouki Yousra , Hulscher Franny , Mine Benjamin , Bonnet Thomas , Elens Stephanie , Suarez Juan Vazquez , Jodaitis Lise , Ligot Noemie , Naeije Gilles , Lubicz Boris , Guenego Adrien
Published: November 2023

Objectives: We sought to assess whether there were any parameter(s) on baseline computed-tomography-perfusion (CTP) strongly correlating with final-infarct-volume, and infarct volume progression after endovascular recanalization of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with primary distal, medium vessel occlusion (DMVO).
Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive AIS patients who were successfully recanalized by thrombectomy for DMVO. By comparing baseline CTP and follow-up MRI, we evaluated the correlation between baseline infarct and hypoperfusion volumes, and final infarct volume and infarct volume progression. We also examined their effect on good clinical outcome at 3 months (defined as an mRS score of 0 to 2).
Results: Between January 2018 and January 2021, 38 patients met the inclusion criteria (76% [29/38] female, median age 75 [66–86] years). Median final infarct volume and infarct volume progression were 8.4 mL [IQR: 5.2–44.4] and 7.2 mL [IQR: 4.3–29.1] respectively. TMax>10 sec volume was strongly correlated with both (r=0.831 and r=0.771 respectively, p<0.0001), as well as with good clinical outcome (–0.5, p=0.001). A higher baseline TMax>10 sec volume increased the probability of a higher final-infarct-volume (r2=0.690, coefficient = 0.83 [0.64–1.00], p<0.0001), whereas it decreased the probability of good clinical outcome at 3 months (odds ratio = –0.67 [–1.17 to –0.18], p=0.008).
Conclusion: TMax>10 sec volume on baseline CTP correlates strongly with final infarct volume as well as with clinical outcome after mechanical thrombectomy for an AIS with DMVO.
Diagnosis of Acute Pulmonary Embolism on a Non-contrast CT Scan
Authors: Ebser Letizia , Coche Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

Teaching Point: There are two important signs that could be seen on a non-contrast chest CT scan that can lead to the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism: the hyperdense pulmonary artery sign and pulmonary infarction.
Coenzyme q10 in cardiovascular disease: an insight for a potential therapeutic benefit
Authors: Chaudhari Amit Zinabhai , Satasia Riyansi , Vaja Maulikkumar D. , Patel Kishan
Published: November 2023

The human body synthesizes the provitamin coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which plays a crucial role in the electron transport chain by ensuring a consistent and sufficient energy supply. CoQ10 exhibits multiple cellular roles, including its involvement in mitochondrial function, numerous cellular compartments, and plasma lipoproteins. Furthermore, CoQ10 plays a crucial role as an important antioxidant. The chemical composition of CoQ10 exhibits a strong correlation with vitamin K. It consists of a benzoquinone ring serving as the head group, accompanied by a tail made of ten isoprene units. A lack of CoQ10 has been identified as a fundamental factor contributing to numerous age-related and chronic illness problems. The efficacy of CoQ10 in various medical conditions has been proved by empirical evidence. Numerous research trials are now investigating the therapeutic and nutritional potential of CoQ10. CoQ10 continues to be predominantly utilized in the realm of cardiac research and reproductive treatments. However, there has been a notable surge of interest in exploring novel applications, notably in the context of topical administration.
Entübasyon türü ve entübasyon yapılan yerin ventilatör ilişkili pnömoni gelişimi üzerine etkisi
Authors: DEMİR ÖNDER Kübra , SEREMET KESKİN Ayşegül , KIZILATEŞ Filiz , DENİZ Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Çalışmamızda entübasyon türünün (elektif veya acil) ve entübasyonun yapıldığı ortamın, ventilatör ilişkili pnömoni (VİP) gelişimi üzerine etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: 1 Şubat 2019 ve 28 Şubat 2020 tarihleri arasında VİP tanısı almış, erişkin hastalar çalışmaya alındı. Yatış nedeni, entübasyon türü (elektif, acil), entübasyonun yapıldığı yer (ambulans, acil servis, yatan hasta servisi, yoğun bakım, ameliyathane), VİP gelişene kadar geçen süre ve mortalite durumları retrospektif olarak incelendi.

Bulgular: Çalışmaya 180 VİP tanılı hasta dahil edildi. Hastaların %55’ ine acil entübasyon, %45’ ine elektif entübasyon yapıldığı saptandı. Entübasyon sonrası VİP gelişimine kadar geçen ortalama süre 7,9 ± 5,9 gündü. Acil entübasyonlarda VİP gelişimine kadar geçen süre elektif entübasyonlara göre daha kısa idi (sırasıyla 6.8± 4.58 vs 9.1± 7.09 gün, p=0.023). Hastaların %33.9’unun yoğun bakımda, %26.7’ sının acil serviste, %17.2’sinin ameliyat öncesinde, %11.7’sinin yatan hasta servisinde ve %10.6’sının hastaneye getirilmeden önce entübe edildiği görüldü. 7 gün mortalite %20, 14 gün mortalite %36.7, 30 gün mortalite %46.7 olarak saptandı. Kaba mortalite ve entübasyonun yapıldığı yer arasında istatiksel anlamlı ilişki saptanmadı (p=0.366). Acil entübasyon yapılan hastalarda VİP sonrası 7, 14 ve 30 gün mortalite oranlarının elektif entübasyona göre daha fazla olduğu saptandı.

Sonuç: Acil entübasyonlarda elektiflere göre VİP gelişme süresinin daha kısa olduğu (p=0,009) ve tüm nedenlere bağlı mortalitenin istatistiksel anlamlı fark olmasa da acil entübasyon yapılanlarda elektif entübasyon yapılanlara göre daha fazla olduğu saptandı. Enfeksiyon kontrol önlemlerinin acil entübasyonlarda tam uygulanamamasının bu sonuca neden olduğu düşünüldü.
N-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation After Burn Supports Wound Healing and Prevents Systemic Inflammation. An Experimental Study in Rats
Authors: AKSOY ÇOLAK Çağlar , DORUK Nurcan , AKTAŞ Savaş
Published: November 2023

Objective: Burn may cause hypersensitivity towards infection, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome and multiple organ failure. Anti-inflammatory and resistance towards infection effects of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids was shown before. But their effect on systemic inflammation and wound healing after burn was not investigated.

Methods: Seventy Wistar albino rats were used in the study. Fourteen rats without burn composed the control group. Cutaneous burn was created on remaining 56 rats which received 50 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal ringer lactat solution in two equal amounts. Twenty-eight rats with burn received injections of n-3 1 mg/kg/day throughout the study. Rats in control group were sacrificed on day 4 and rats in treatment groups were sacrificed on days 4 and 8. Leukocyte and mast cell infiltration, epidermal and collagen thickness measurements were used in histological evaluation. White blood cell, hematocrite, total protein, albumin, fibronectin, TNFα, IL1β and IL6 levels were measured for biochemical evaluations.

Results: Elevation of leukocyte and mast cell infiltration was lower and collagen thickness was higher in n-3 receiving group on day 4. There was no difference in leukocyte infiltration on the 8th day whereas mast cell infiltration was lower and collagen thickness was higher in n-3 receiving group. Epidermal thickness was higher in n-3 receiving group on both evaluation days. White blood cell counts were higher in 8th day than 4th day groups. Total protein on 8th, IL-6 on 4th, and albumin levels on both days was lower than control.

Conclusion: N-3 fatty acids used after burn enhances wound healing and prevents systemic inflammation.