bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘A normal life’: Karel Tuytschaever on the dramas of Easy Tiger
Authors: Ue Tom
Published: November 2023

In this interview, actor–director Karel Tuytschaever and I examine his first feature film, a critical-creative project entitled Easy Tiger (2022). In it, the meeting between a psychologist (Mickaël Pelissier) and his client (Casper Wubbolts), a deaf man, proves revelatory for them both. The client speaks of a dying man with whom he was deeply in love, which leads him to explore his feelings about the possibility of finding true love. These confessions prompt the psychologist to re-evaluate his relationship with himself and with the world. Tuytschaever and I discuss how he brings together his roles as a director, an actor and an academic, before examining the film and how he communicates his complex vision with us and with his actors. Much of the film involves stillness, and it unfolds in silence. We discuss how Tuytschaever speaks volumes with it, making the film of significant interest for both hearing and other/non-hearing people. Easy Tiger received an Honorable Mention as Indie Feature Film in the Paris Film Awards; and it has earned Best Queer, Best Directing and Best International Film awards at the SENSEI FilmFest. This interview advances scholarship by introducing us to Tuytschaever’s critical work and by examining how it informs his artistic project.
Classe Hospitalar: revisão integrativa de pesquisas qualitativas
Authors: Brito Miriã Martins de , Montrone Aida Victoria Garcia , Fabbro Márcia Regina Cangiani
Published: November 2023

A hospitalização é um momento difícil para a vida de qualquer pessoa, em especial para crianças e adolescentes, o que pode levar ao comprometimento do desenvolvimento físico, emocional e cognitivo. A junção dos campos da educação e saúde contribuem, de modo significativo, para o atendimento integral dessas populações, garantindo o direito à escolarização no ambiente hospitalar, por meio das classes hospitalares. O objetivo deste artigo foi caracterizar e analisar a produção científica acerca da Classe Hospitalar. O método escolhido foi uma revisão integrativa baseada nas cinco etapas de Whittemore e Knafl (2005): formulação e identificação do problema, coleta de dados, avaliação dos dados, análise e interpretação dos dados coletados e apresentação dos dados. As bases de dados consultadas foram: BDTD, Scielo, ERIC, PubMed e Web of Science e os portais Capes e BVS. Foram selecionadas 26 produções e caracterizadas conforme o tipo, ano, local de publicação, método, identificação dos sujeitos participantes, objetivo do estudo, síntese dos resultados, temáticas e autores/as referenciais encontrados. Foram evidenciados três principais eixos a partir das discussões das produções analisadas: necessidade de implementação das Classes Hospitalares; a primordialidade de aproximação entre os campos da saúde e educação e a importância da formação de pedagogos/as para atuarem no hospital. Conclui-se que há necessidade de divulgação do direito à educação em contexto hospitalar, bem como a participação da família no processo de hospitalização, garantindo a reinserção do/a educando/a na sala de aula regular e a construção de planejamentos e currículos flexíveis.
Tensões entre o público e o privado na educação brasileira: uma história recorrente
Authors: Sudbrack Edite Maria , Janke Raqueline Rigo
Published: November 2023

Este estudo, de caráter qualitativo e natureza descritiva, tem como objetivo lançar reflexões acerca das relações entre as esferas pública e privada na educação brasileira, a partir de autores do campo. O propósito deste trabalho é analisar os espaços de autonomia docente ou de padronização pedagógica que esta oferta possibilita, verificando se há indícios de evolução nos indicadores do Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (IDEB) aferidos, via avaliações externas. Na sequência, analisa o caso de um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul que aderiu ao Sistema de Ensino Apostilado (SA) em sua Rede. Analisam-se os espaços de autonomia docente ou de padronização pedagógica e de evolução nos indicadores do IDEB. Realizou-se a pesquisa em cinco escolas municipais, elegendo como principal critério a utilização do SA em todas as etapas do Ensino Fundamental, bem como a experiência desenvolvida com este modelo e a conveniência pela proximidade do município a ser pesquisado. As perspectivas de elevação do IDEB que justificam a adesão ao SA não se concretizam. A autonomia docente se fragiliza pela padronização do planejamento. A investigação levou em conta a análise de conteúdo, proposta por Bardin (2011). O acento do texto é no sentido que a influência do setor privado nas redes públicas se revela uma forma de privatização, que ao desavisado pode não parecer que está havendo privatização da esfera pública.
Interdependência entre o desenvolvimento de habilidades sensório motoras e da linguagem no TEA: revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Elaine de Carvalho , Elias Nassim Chamel
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se há evidências na literatura científica sobre uma possível relação ou correlação entre habilidades sensório-motoras e motoras e o desenvolvimento da linguagem (aquisição de repertórios receptivos e expressivos) em crianças com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA). Estas crianças comumente apresentam problemas de linguagem e algumas demonstram falhas no desenvolvimento do sistema motor. Para revisar a literatura foram utilizados os descritores: (autismo OR "Transtorno do espectro autista" OR autism OR “autism spectrum disorder”); (linguagem OR language development); ("habilidades sensório-motoras" OR "habilidades motoras" OR "sensorimotor skills" OR "motor skills"). As seguintes bases de dados foram selecionadas, Pub Med (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health); Frontiers in Neuroscience | Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience; Science Direct – Journals & Books; SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online); Periódicos CAPES (Portal de periódicos CAPES/MEC). Foram selecionados cento e setenta e sete estudos, porém, apenas doze estudos atenderam aos critérios de inclusão (relacionam questões motoras e linguagem de crianças com TEA). Os estudos selecionados apontaram relações e correlações entre habilidades sensório motoras e desenvolvimento da linguagem; coordenação viso motora e desenvolvimento da cognição, comunicação e linguagem. Entretanto, devido ao número limitado de comprovações experimentais, autores sugerem a realização de mais estudos empíricos e longitudinais que envolvam o desenvolvimento do sistema motor e da linguagem de crianças com TEA.
CYTOTOXIC EFFECT OF ORANGE AND APPLE FLAVORED SOFT DRINKS
Authors: Tyohemba Stephen , BI Felix
Published: November 2023

The experiment was conducted at the Department of Biological Science laboratory Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. The aim of this research is to evaluate the cytotoxicity of apple and orange flavoured soft drinks using Allium cepa root tip assay.The loose outer scales of bulbs and old roots were removed with the help of sharp and pointed forceps so as to expose root primordial cells. Onion bulbs of average size (15-22mm in diameter) were placed in distilled water to multiply primordial root cells. Root growth was observed till reached 1.5-2cm in length, and then the bulbs placed in a series of concentrations of soft drinks. The various concentrations used are 25, 50, 75, and 100% for 12hrs, 24hrs, and 24hrs durations. Root tip measurements were taken every 24 hours for the two days (48 hours) Also, test liquid (soft drink) were changed after each measurement. After 48 hours, some root tips were removed from each treatment group and fixed immediately in 1; 3 Acetic-Ethanol for 24 hours and examined under the microscope each root tip / treatment group was macerated in drops of 1N HCL for hydrolysis for 5minutes. It was then stained with 2% Aceto carmine stain at room temperature for 15minutes and the cells squashed gently and spread evenly five random fields per slide were observed under the microscope in order to record mitotic cells and aberrations. Photomicrographs of slides under the X40 objective lens or X100 objective during the course of this six different types of chromosomal aberrations were respectively recorded: binucleated cells, fragmentations, bridges, lagging disintegration of chromosome materials and reduction in size of chromosome. Since these are indication of cytoxicity and are linked together with the results from the findings of this study, a critical dangerous situation is facing the consumers of Orange and apple flavored soft drinks worldwide.
The Effect of Moringa oleifera Extract on Histopathological of Mice Testes Exposed by Monosodium Glutamate
Authors: Handoyo Regenio Akira , Saraswati Indah , Mochtar Arufiadi Anityo , Armalina Desy , Miranti Ika Pawitra
Published: November 2023

Background: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) consumption in excess can have an impact on a man's fertility and lead to infertility. MSG has the potential to produce free radicals, which can harm cells. Antioxidants can fight off free radicals. Exogenous antioxidants are required to maintain equilibrium since there will be an imbalance if the body produces more free radicals than endogenous antioxidants. Exogenous antioxidants flavonoids are present in the leaves of the Moringa plant (Moringa oleifera L). It is thought that flavonoids have 4-5 times more antioxidant potential than vitamins. Objectives: To evaluate how moringa leaf extract affects the histopathological profile of MSG-exposed mouse testes. Methods: Only the posttest was used as a control group in this study. 25 male mice were used as the sample, and they were split up into five groups. The treatment group 1 (P1) received 6 g/day of MSG exposure + 300 mg/kg BW/day of moringa leaf extract, the treatment group 2 (P2) received 6 g/day of MSG exposure + 600 mg/kg BW/day of moringa leaf extract, and the treatment group 3 (P3) received 6 g/day of MSG exposure + 1200 mg/kg BW/day of moringa leaf extract. The control group (K-) received only standard feed. The mice were put to death after 30 days. The testes were removed for histological examination using hematoxylin-eosin staining, and the Johnsen scoring criteria were applied to their evaluation. Results: The data were not significant according to the Shapiro-Wilk test in the P3 group (MSG 6 g/day + Moringa Extract 1200 mg/kg BW/day). The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed that there was no significant difference between the seminiferous tubules according to the treatment group (p = 0.117). Conclusion: Moringa oleifera leaf extract protects the histopathological picture of the testes of male mice compared to the group given monosodium glutamate.
Analysis of Comorbidities and Smoking History with The Incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Surakarta General Hospital
Authors: Warasti Irlisa Rahma , Wulandari Windi
Published: November 2023

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is the top cause of death worldwide. Indonesia has the second-highest tuberculosis incidence in the world after India. One of the risk factors for tuberculosis that is difficult to avoid is smoking and comorbidities associated with decreased body resistance. Surakarta Central General Hospital has excellent pulmonary disease services. The healthcare facility treated the highest number of registered and treated pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in Surakarta City in 2019-2021. Objective: This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between comorbidities and smoking history and the incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the Surakarta Central General Hospital. Methods: This research was conducted at the Surakarta Central General Hospital in March 2022. Sample withdrawal was carried out using nonprobability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. The data sources used in this study include secondary data from medical records confirmed by primary data by interviewing and distributing questionnaires. This study is an observational quantitative study with a case-control research design. The sample of this study amounted to 96 people (48 case groups and 48 control groups). Data analysis using the chi-square test. Results: The results showed that there was an association between comorbidities (p=0.040; OR=3.541; 95%CI=1,160-10,808) and smoking history (p=0.048; OR=3.182; 95%CI=1,113-9,100) with the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis. Most patients were male, with the highest age range of 45-54, as many as 24 people, and 55-64 years, as many as 24. Most patients did not have a job (24 people) and had an income ≥ UMR (56 people). Patients' highest level of education was primary education (37 people). Conclusion: This study concludes an association between comorbidities and smoking history with the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in Surakarta General Hospital.
Effects of Ethanol and Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Garlic (Allium sativum) on the Growth of Escherichia coli Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase
Authors: Ulya Rohmatul , Arfiyanti Mega Pandu , Rakhmawatie Maya Dian
Published: November 2023

Background: The prevalence of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESβL) Escherichia coli has increased by 0.91 – 2.31% per year and causes β-lactam antibiotics to be useless. Natural medicines such as garlic can be used to treat antibiotic resistance. It has been reported that garlic ethanol extract can inhibit the growth of Metallo-β-lactamase E. coli, but there have been no reports of garlic ethyl acetate extract activity against resistant bacteria. Objective: This study aims to prove the effect of ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of garlic in inhibiting the growth of ESβL E. coli. Methods: The ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of garlic were prepared in concentrations of 25, 50, 75 and 100% w/v, and were tested on ESβL E. coli using the disc diffusion assay. This study used a post-test-only control group design with meropenem as the positive control. The effectiveness of both garlic extracts was assessed from the inhibition zones formed around the discs. Phytochemical tests were carried out to see the compound content of garlic extract. Results: All concentrations of garlic ethanol extract were not significantly different in inhibiting ESβL E. coli growth (with inhibition zone diameter 2.82 - 3.30 mm). However, for the ethyl acetate extract, the higher the concentration the higher the activity of the extract in inhibiting ESβL E. coli (p-value <0.05). The best inhibition zone of ethyl acetate extract was 4.18 mm at a concentration of 100%. Meropenem as a positive control produced a 17 mm inhibition zone. The ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of garlic had no difference in the active compound content, both contain tannins, saponins, and essential oils. Conclusion: The ethanol and ethyl acetate extract of garlic had weak potential to inhibit ESβL E. coli growth when compared to meropenem as a control drug.
Quality Control Using Convolutional Neural Networks Applied to Samples of Very Small Size
Authors: Chatzimichail Rallou A. , Hatjimihail Aristides T.
Published: November 2023

Artificial neural networks (NNs) have been extensively studied for their application to quality control (QC) to monitor the conformity of processes to quality specifications. However, the requirement of at least five QC measurements increases the associated costs. This study explores the potential of using NNs on samples of QC measurements of very small size. To achieve this, three one-dimensional (1-D) convolutional NNs (CNNs) were designed, trained, and tested on datasets of n-tuples of simulated, standardized, normally distributed QC measurements, where

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The Reidemeister spectrum of direct products of nilpotent groups
Authors: Senden Pieter
Published: November 2023

We investigate the Reidemeister spectrum of direct products of nilpotent groups.
More specifically, we prove that the Reidemeister spectra of the individual factors yield complete information for the Reidemeister spectrum of the direct product if all groups are finitely generated torsion-free nilpotent and have a directly indecomposable rational Malcev completion.
We show this by determining the complete automorphism group of the direct product.
Latent Acidification of Books Composed of Alkaline Text Papers
Authors: Mochizuki Yukiko , Itsumura Hiroshi , Enomae Toshiharu
Published: November 2023

The current study conducted in March–April 2021 elucidated the acidification process of books using alkaline text paper and improved the method of pH measurement in a previous study from 2016. The pH was measured on various positions of Japanese books published in 2000–2020 using the same type of pH-indicator strip as used in 2016; however, a wetted pH-indicator strip was kept pressed to the text paper with fingers at approximately 5 kgf for 90 s to secure the transfer of water-extracted components for four times while a 250 g paperweight was mounted and kept for 60 s for two times in the 2016-study. This time, the pH was found to decrease faster in positions more readily exposed to outside air compared to the 2016-study. Immediately after publication of the book, the pH was approximately 7.8 in every position. The pH of the top edge corner and the surface near the top edge corner later decreased to a neutral pH 7.0 4–6 years and 7–9 years after publication, respectively. Approximately 20 years after publication, the centre of the page in the interior of the book also dropped to pH 7.1, suggesting that acidification steadily progressed, albeit slightly, even on alkaline paper.
Actions to promote circular economy: case study of multinational manufacturers in the automotive and fast-moving consumer goods in Mexico
Authors: Loza Hernandez Lourdes , Arroyo Pilar
Published: November 2023

The overuse of natural resources as manufacturing inputs demands enterprises to support sustainable development through a transition from a linear model of production to a circular and resource-efficient model. This work applies a multiple-case research design based on secondary information to explore the advancement of circular economy (CE) among six subsidiaries of multinationals that operate in Mexico. The qualitative analysis shows that reduction of natural resources and closing the loop of water, followed by closing the package cycle and using renewables, are the main approaches applied by companies in the automotive and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. Slowing the product life cycle and closing the supply chain are the least used approaches. Results show a limited advancement in the implementation of circular economy models and provide guidelines to other companies as well as recommendations for the establishment of a legal framework that complements the bottom-up efforts of enterprises located in a developing country.
Increasing Access to American Indian Off-Reservation Boarding School Archives
Authors: Milenkiewicz Eric L.
Published: November 2023

The Sherman Indian Museum’s rich collection documents the student experience, institutional culture, and community history of one of the oldest off-reservation American Indian boarding schools in the United States still in operation. Efforts to better understand the complex and layered history of these schools are regularly confronted with limited and scattered histories where significant gaps in the narrative exist. This paper details the cross-institutional collaboration to process and digitize the museum’s collection for increased accessibility, focusing on the partnership formed between an Indigenous and non-Indigenous institution and the steps taken to create one of the premier online digital collections documenting the boarding school experience.
History, Historical Culture, and 1821
Authors: Syriatou Athena , Stouraitis Elias , Sgouropoulos Kyriakos
Published: November 2023

This article examines the reasoning, methodology, and implementation of the 1821 Greek Revolution Observatory, an archive documenting the bicentenary of the revolution. The piece showcases the various aspects of academic and public history involved in the archive’s creation, pointing out the many ways that public history records various versions of the national self. The work also demonstrates the pioneering nature of the archive in terms of the interconnectivity of historical narratives and digital ethnography. Moreover, it displays the ways in which the archive’s digital structure will facilitate key practices and usages by historians, artists, researchers, journalists, anthropologists, and others interested in historical culture.
Anomalous Course of the Internal Carotid Artery Resulting in Optic Nerve Compression
Authors: Vance Taylor Danielle , Cappelli Rena , Wiedemann Leah
Published: November 2023

Compression of the optic nerve by the internal carotid artery can occur due to their proximity as they exit the cavernous sinus. This report details a case of unilateral compressive optic neuropathy resulting from an anomalous course of the internal carotid artery. It presents optical coherence tomography scans, Humphrey visual field results, and magnetic resonance images, as well as reviews other causes of optic neuropathy that can have a similar clinical presentation.
Vitreomacular interface: A case series of adhesion and traction
Authors: Curry Jeffery T , Wingard Michael
Published: November 2023

The vitreomacular interface has historically been difficult to clinically evaluate. However, with the advent of optical coherence tomography (OCT), pathology at this interface is becoming easier to diagnose and monitor. Vitreomacular interface attachment can range from adhesions without foveal architectural changes such as in a vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) to tractions leading to architectural changes such as in vitreomacular traction (VMT). Many of these cases can be observed and managed by optometry without consult to a retina specialist.  The following is a presentation of three cases of vitreomacular pathology, with a review of grading system, presentations that have shown to present a higher incidence of spontaneous release, and treatment options.
In Memoriam: Michel Millodot
Authors: Sivak Jacob
Published: November 2023

Obituary for Michel Millodot by J. Sivak
Response to Letter to the Editor
Authors: Woo Stanley
Published: November 2023

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Lettre au Rédacteur en Chef
Authors: Chou Ralph , Bryant Jill
Published: November 2023

Letter to the Editor translated to french
L’inévitable défi des dilemmes éthiques en optométrie, partie 2
Authors: Faucher Caroline , Verni Ariana , Rezk Marina
Published: November 2023

Les professionnels de la santé doivent parfois choisir entre deux décisions qui ne sont pas optimales, risquant de compromettre un principe éthique. Les dilemmes éthiques n’avaient jamais été étudiés chez les optométristes, malgré les conséquences qu’ils peuvent avoir sur eux-mêmes et sur la population qu’ils desservent. Objectif. Cet article est le deuxième d’une série de trois rapportant les résultats d’une étude qui visait à identifier et à décrire les dilemmes éthiques relatifs à l’optométrie. Méthode. Un total de 240 optométristes ont répondu à un questionnaire en ligne sur les dilemmes éthiques rencontrés durant leur carrière. Résultats. Les conflits entre optométristes, de même qu’avec les opticiens et les ophtalmologistes sont souvent source de dilemme éthique pour les optométristes. D’autres situations comme la prise en charge de cas à la limite de leurs compétences et la dénonciation d’autrui constituent également des enjeux éthiques importants. Conclusion. Les optométristes vivent des questionnements éthiques susceptibles de leur causer du stress et de compromettre le bienêtre de la population. Le prochain et dernier article de cette série dévoilera des dilemmes éthiques concernant la relation optométriste-patient et offrira des pistes pour mieux préparer les optométristes à faire face aux différents enjeux éthiques relatifs à l’exercice de leur profession.
Interaction entre la dermatologie et l’ophtalmologie : méta-analyse et recension systématique des écrits sur la lumière pulsée intense utilisée pour traiter le dysfonctionnement des glandes de Meibomius
Authors: Sambhi Raman-Deep Singh , Sambhi Gagan Deep Singh , Monali Malvankar-Mehta
Published: November 2023

Objectifs : Examiner, au moyen d’une méta-analyse, l’efficacité de la thérapie à lumière pulsée intense dans le traitement des symptômes de la sécheresse oculaire.

Méthodologie : Cette étude a été réalisée en suivant la grille PRISMA. Les sources documentaires consultées comprennent MEDLINE, Embase, la bibliothèque Cochrane et des résumés de réunions de la SCO, d’ARVO, de l’American Academy of Optometry et de l’American Academy of Ophthalmology. Les articles ont subi trois étapes de tri avant l’extraction des données et la méta-analyse.

Résultats : Au départ, nous avons recensé 495 études. Nous en avons retenu 52 après la présélection des titres et 23 après la présélection des résumés. Huit ont été sélectionnées en vue de l’extraction des données. La méta-analyse indique une augmentation importante du temps de rupture du film lacrymal (TRFL) après une thérapie à lumière pulsée (TLP) dans le suivi à moins d’un mois (différence moyenne standardisée [DMS]=1,45; IC :[0,33, 2,57]), le suivi à 1,5 ou 2 mois (DMS=2,08; IC : [1,14, 3,01]) et le suivi à 3 mois (DMS=3,28; IC :[2,78, 3,78]) et aucun changement significatif dans le TRFL dans le suivi à 6 mois (DMS=1,90; IC :[-0,18, 3,98]) ou le suivi à 12 mois des groupes d’une seule étude (DMS=0,0; IC :[-0,48, 0,48]). La méta-analyse indique également une augmentation importante des valeurs du test de Schirmer pendant la période de suivi à moins d’un mois (DMS = 0,91; IC : [0,50, 1,31]) et à six mois (DMS = 0,65; IC : [0,25, 1,04]) et aucun changement significatif des valeurs du test de Schirmer pendant la période de suivi à 1,5 ou 2 mois (DMS=0,41; IC :[-0,93, 1,75]).

Conclusions : Les résultats indiquent une augmentation importante du TRFL jusqu’à 5 mois et aucun changement important à 6 mois après une TLP. Ils indiquent également une augmentation importante des valeurs du test de Schirmer au suivi à moins d’un mois et à six mois et aucun changement important de ces valeurs au suivi à un mois. Au bout du compte, la TLP semble prometteuse pour soulager les symptômes de la sécheresse oculaire, mais d’autres études comprenant des périodes de suivi plus longues sont nécessaires.
Chirurgie réfractive : Partie 1. Résultats à long terme
Authors: Eltis Mark
Published: November 2023

Bien que le LASIK et la PKR soient utilisés depuis vingt ans, il y a eu peu

d’études à long terme sur la chirurgie réfractive. La présente étude a examiné

les résultats à long terme du LASIK et de la PKR et a analysé les risques, les

avantages et les percées technologiques de ces procédures. Les taux et les

causes de la satisfaction des patients sont discutés en détail. Les autres possibilités

telles que l’extraction d’un lenticule par petite incision (SMILE) et les

options chirurgicales pour la presbytie sont également explorées.
Intermediate uveitis: Its relationship with multiple sclerosis and unique management considerations
Authors: Lopez Sarah
Published: November 2023

This is a case report demonstrating the appropriate diagnosis and management of intermediate uveitis associated with multiple sclerosis. Though uveitis is not the most common ocular inflammatory sign in multiple sclerosis, a careful case history and evaluation should be conducted in patients with intermediate uveitis to rule out multiple sclerosis. This is especially important prior to the initiation of TNF-alpha inhibitors in cases of recalcitrant uveitis. Eye care providers must be aware of the steps taken to screen for multiple sclerosis in patients with intermediate uveitis and the appropriate management.
Erdafitinib-associated Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Case Report
Authors: Blanchard Sierra , Li Suzzane , Weiler Danielle
Published: November 2023

Erdafitinib is a pan-fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) kinase inhibitor approved to treat patients with metastatic or advanced urothelial carcinoma and is being developed for the treatment of other cancer types. This oral chemotherapeutic agent carries a warning for potential ocular adverse reactions including central serous chorioretinopathy and dry eyes. This case report describes an 88-year-old Caucasian male co-managed in the eye clinic over the course of treatment with erdafitinib for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The patient developed asymptomatic episodes of recurring and remitting bilateral central serous chorioretinopathy correlating to erdafitinib dose modifications and interruptions. It is crucial for eye care providers to recognize the potential ocular adverse events related to erdafitinib, its drug class, and medications which target similar pathways.  Effective communication and careful co-management with oncology is essential in providing quality care to this subset of patients. With the care coordination, an effective yet tolerable dosing may provide the patient with increased survival rate and improved quality of life.
Refractive Surgery: Part 2. Complications and recent advances
Authors: Eltis Mark
Published: November 2023

While LASIK and PRK have been used for two decades, there have been few long-term studies on refractive surgery. This study examined the long-term outcomes of LASIK and PRK and analyzed the risks, benefits, and technological breakthroughs of these procedures. Rates and causes of patient satisfaction are discussed in detail.  Alternative techniques such as small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and surgical options for presbyopia are also explored.
Uvéite intermédiaire : relation avec la sclérose en plaques et considérations uniques en matière de prise en charge
Authors: Lopez Sarah
Published: November 2023

Ce rapport de cas démontre le diagnostic et la prise en charge appropriés de l’uvéite intermédiaire associée à la sclérose en plaques. Bien que l’uvéite ne soit pas une inflammation intraoculaire couramment associée à la sclérose en plaques, il faut évaluer les antécédents et effectuer une évaluation clinique des patients qui ont une uvéite intermédiaire afin d’exclure la sclérose en plaques. Cela est particulièrement important avant d’amorcer un traitement par inhibiteurs du TNF alpha dans les cas d’uvéite récalcitrante. Les fournisseurs de soins oculovisuels doivent savoir comment dépister la sclérose en plaques chez les patients qui ont une uvéite intermédiaire et connaître la prise en charge appropriée.
Régimes de remboursement des services de basse vision dans plusieurs provinces canadiennes
Authors: Hong Yejun , Swift Andrew , Luong Micah
Published: November 2023

Le nombre croissant de patients atteints de basse vision dans le monde se heurte à plusieurs obstacles qui les empêchent de chercher un traitement. Au Canada, ces obstacles découlent de la situation des patients, de la stigmatisation dans la communauté ou de facteurs qui découragent les professionnels de la vue de fournir des services de basse vision. Les régimes de rémunération des services de basse vision diffèrent selon les provinces ou les territoires et sont souvent insuffisants. Une suggestion pour modifier notre système de soins de santé afin d’améliorer l’accessibilité et l’équité du traitement de la basse vision est de rembourser adéquatement les professionnels de la vue qui fournissent ces services cruciaux.
Carcinome basocellulaire : une série de cas que les optométristes ne doivent pas manquer
Authors: Howard Danielle Marie , Curry Jeffery , Wingard Michael
Published: November 2023

Le carcinome basocellulaire (CBC) est un cancer de la peau non mélanique très prévalent qui fait preuve d’une évolution potentiellement mortelle lorsqu’on ne le traite pas. Comme le nombre de cas augmente chaque année à la suite d’une exposition aux rayons ultraviolets, les cliniciens responsables des soins oculovisuels peuvent s’attendre à voir de nombreux cas de CBC au cours de leur carrière professionnelle. Comme on considère que les paupières et les annexes périoculaires courent un risque élevé à cause de l’exposition au soleil, les optométristes sont bien en mesure de reconnaître et d’orienter leurs patients vers un traitement avant que le cancer n’évolue en une lésion importante sur le plan cosmétique ou potentiellement mortelle. Le présent rapport expose trois cas suspects de CBC étant apparus à divers endroits sur le visage ainsi qu’une revue des aspects cliniques et des options de traitement appropriées.
Types de matériel de marketing dont votre cabinet aura besoin en 2023
Authors: Duncan Zoey
Published: November 2023

La bonne combinaison de matériel de marketing pour votre cabinet dépend de votre patientèle ainsi que de vos objectifs de croissance. Votre plan de marketing pour 2023 peut (et devrait) inclure une combinaison de différents types de documents pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs à court et à long terme.
Technical and tactical arsenal of sumo wrestlers at the 14th World Championship
Authors:   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Tropin Y. , Holokha V. ,   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Perevoznyk V. ,   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
Published: November 2023

Purpose: to determine the technical and tactical arsenal of sumo wrestlers based on the analysis of competitive activity at the 14th World Championship in 2019. Material and methods. The following methods were used to solve the research tasks: analysis of scientific and methodological information and Internet networks, generalization of best practical experience, analysis of protocols and video recordings of sumo wrestling bouts, the method of mathematical statistics. A total of 111 matches were analyzed at the 2019 World Cup held in Osaka (Japan). Results: on the basis of the analysis of scientific and methodological information, Internet sources and the generalization of best practical experience, it was determined that the problem of analyzing competitive activity and identifying the main technical and tactical actions in sumo is relevant for conducting research. Based on the analysis of the competitive activity at the 14th World Championship in 2019, 20 main technical and tactical actions (TTА) were determined, which were most often used by sumo wrestlers: yoritaoshi (21,7 % of all TTА), yorikiri (19,8 %), uwatenage (13,5 %), osidashi (10,8 %), tsukyotoshi (5,4 %), tsukidashi (4,5 %), hatakikomi (4,5 %), hikyotoshi (4,5 %), sitatenage (3,6 %), tsukuinage (2,7 %), tsukitaoshi (0,9 %), kotenage (0,9 %), sitatedasinage (0,9 %), uwatedasinage (0,9 %), uwatehineri (0,9 %), utigake (0,9 %), watashikomi (0,9 %), ositaoshi (0,9 %), okuridashi (0,9 %), kimedashi (0,9 %). Conclusions. It was established that the largest number of technical and tactical actions was carried out from the kihonwadza classification group (59 %), followed by nagete (22 %) and tokushuwadza (11 %). The least number of conducted TTА were from the Hinerite (6 %) and Kakete (2 %) groups. Sumo wrestlers of the national team of Ukraine had 29 bouts at this world championship, of which they won 25 bouts. Ukrainian women have three gold and two silver medals. The most used technique of Ukrainian women was yorikiri, it was performed 5 times (20 %). The least number of times Ukrainian women performed tsukitaoshi, tsukyotoshi, hikyotoshi, okuridashi, they were used 1 time each (4 %).
Post-loading dynamics of beat-to-beat blood pressure variability in highly qualified athletes
Authors:   Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskij, Guzii Oksana , Romanchuk Оlexander ,   Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskij
Published: November 2023

Using Spiroarteriocardiorhythmography (SACR), 202 highly qualified male athletes, aged 22.6 ± 2.8 years, representing acyclic sports: martial arts (karate, taekwondo, kickboxing, boxing, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, judo, sambo) and games (water polo, football) were examined. Sports experience was 10.3 ± 3.1 years. All studies were carried out in the pre-competition period. In accordance with the design, the examination with the use of SACR were carried out three times: in the morning, on an empty stomach, in a sitting position on the day of training (G1), immediately (in the first 5-7 minutes) after training (G2) and the next day in the morning after sleep (G3). The duration of each registration was 2 minutes. The spectral parameters of the variability of systolic (SBPV) and diastolic (DBPV) pressure and their derivatives – baroreceptor sensitivity (BR) and indices of heart rate centralization (ICHR), systolic (ICSBP) and diastolic (ICDBP) pressures were determined.
The research of effectiveness and stability of performance of the top ball serve in a game by volleyball players of teams of different qualification
Authors:   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Radchenko Оleksandr , Shvai Alexander ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Tsjupak Jurij ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University
Published: November 2023

The article deals with issues related to the performance of ball serves by teams in the XXXI Ukrainian Championship (men) of the 2021/2022 season in the Higher and 1st league-Dmart. The purpose of the study: to analyse the performance and stability of the top serve in the games of volleyball teams of different qualifications Material and methods of the study. The study was conducted from October 2021 to February 2022. We analysed the statistical data of the XXXI Ukrainian Championship of the First and Higher League-Dmart of the 2021/2022 season in volleyball of men's teams and other teams according to the following indicators: best serve (service aces), best serve (service aces/party). To study the performance and stability of ball serves by players of teams of different qualifications, observations (protocol record) of competitive games were used. A total of 20 games were analysed. Results of the study. Serving is a technical technique by which the ball is put into play. Our observations of competitive games allowed us to study the use of different sports qualifications by players in their playing practice of ways of serving the ball. Thus, we have determined that the most frequently used by players of both high and low qualification are upper direct serves (86.1 %). Of these, 55.6 % are jump serves. It is also established that the higher the indicators of efficiency and stability of ball serves of these teams, the higher the level of qualification of teams in the league and the place in the standings of the championship. Conclusions. 1. It has been found that.
Comparative Characteristics of Approaches to Footballers' Training at the Stage of Preliminary Basic Training in Football
Authors:   Ivan Boberskiy Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Nakonechnyi Roman , Khimenes Khrystyna ,   Ivan Boberskiy Lviv State University of Physical Culture
Published: November 2023

Organisations in Lviv. Modern football is developing in various directions. Taking into account the extensive system of football competitions for adults in Ukraine (premier league, first league, second league, amateur championship, regional championships and championships of districts or cities), an important role is played by the compliance of training programs with the age characteristics of athletes and the effectiveness of organizations. who train young football players in Ukraine. Today, among them are specialized organizations for the training of football players in the city of Lviv, namely: "Rukh", "Lviv" and "Karpaty". Purpose: to establish the common and distinctive features of training programs for football players at the stage of preliminary basic training in Lviv football organizations (for example, "Rukh", "Lviv", "Karpaty"). Material and methods. In the process of research, the main information material for filling the publication was the data of training programs for football players in football organizations of Lviv: "Rukh", "Lviv" and "Karpaty". Also, the materials of Ukrainian and foreign professional scientific publications related to the training of young football players were taken into account. Results. One of the main factors in the education of football players is the effectiveness of organizations that implement this process in practice and, accordingly, the effectiveness of the training programs that athletes follow. The main goal of the long–term training of young football players abroad is to educate strong football players, endowed with skills and abilities that allow them to effectively play the game in conditions of shortage of time and space and physical contact with the opponent. In all programs of football organizations of Lviv, which are engaged in the training of young football players ("Rukh", "Lviv" and "Karpaty"), the same emphasis in the educational and training process is followed today. In particular, during the training of young football players in Lviv, special attention is paid to work on improving tactical preparation, individual skills, the ability to act in "1x1" situations, tactical thinking, mental preparation, etc. This is due to the fact that the programs used to train players in the mentioned Lviv organizations are based on the basic training programs for football players of the best academies in the world. Also, training programs for young Ukrainian football players contain data from fundamental domestic scientific works.
Comparative analysis of image quality parameters and spatial resolution of three Small Animal PET scanner in Brazil
Authors: Gontijo Rodrigo Modesto Gadelha , Ferreira Andréa Vidal , Faria Daniele , Buchpiguel Carlos Alberto , Greggio Samuel , Venturin Gianina , Costa Jader , Silva Juliana , Mamede Marcelo
Published: November 2023

This study evaluated Image Quality (IQ) parameters and spatial resolution (SR) of Triumph® LabPET systems installed in three different Brazilian preclinical molecular imaging centers. A comprehensive evaluation of the PET scanner intrinsic parameters is important to optimize the acquired images, providing more reliable qualitative and quantitative analyses. Experiments were carried out at the centers: C1 - Molecular Imaging Laboratory of the CDTN/CNEN; C2 - Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine of HCFMUSP; C3 - Preclinical Research Center of the Brain Institute at PUC-RS. IQ phantom PET images were acquired as recommended in NEMA NU 4-2008 standard. Image reconstructions were performed in each system using the same reconstruction protocol. Data was processed using PMOD® software. The IQ parameters: (i) uniformity, (ii) spill-over ratio (SOR) and (iii) recovery coefficients (RC) were evaluated and compared. For Uniformity test, the percentage standard deviations of mean activity concentration were 7.8%; 7.3% and 6.4% for Centers 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Cold chambers RSO values in the systems 1, 2 and 3 were respectively 0.16, 0.19 and 0.21 for water; 0.26; 0.28 and 0.30 for air. The RC’s for rod diameters from 1 to 5 mm ranged from 0.08 to 0.91 for the three centers. Results revealed that the three PET systems have appropriate quality parameters for pre-clinical studies, presenting values compatible with international standards. This study was able to reveals the performance of preclinical PET system of different Brazilian imaging centers and may support the standardization of a National Quality Control Program for Small Animal PET scanners.
Фінансування громадянами статутної діяльності політичних партій в Україні у 2020 році
Authors: Зерницький Руслан
Published: November 2023

Актуальність. У статті розглядається фінансування політичних партій в Україні як важливий елемент демократичного та політичного розвитку країни. Збільшення кількості громадян, які роблять внески на статутну діяльність політичних сил, може зменшити залежність їх функціонерів від коштів державного бюджету та великого бізнесу. Також результати соціологічного опитування, проведеного авторитетними організаціями у 2021 році, свідчать про те, що інформація про джерела фінансування та витрати політичних партій була важливою у формуванні ставлення більшості українців до цих партій.

Мета дослідження – визначення орієнтовної частки громадян, які протягом 2020 року зробили грошові пожертви на статутну діяльність 20 партій, які у той період були найбільш рейтинговими та медійними, і сум цих внесків.

Основні результати. У рамках роботи проаналізовано фінансові звіти обраних політсил за 2020 рік, які були оприлюднені станом на липень 2023 року. Встановлено, що за наявними у публічному доступі даними протягом року на користь 20 найбільш рейтингових та медійних політичних партій в Україні пожертви надійшли приблизно від 0,0045% громадян. При цьому соціологічне опитування, проведене у 2020 році, демонструвало готовність 12% українців робити пожертви на користь політичних сил, які б захищали їх інтереси.

У статті робиться висновок, що у 2020 році рівень фактичної залученості українців до фінансування статутної діяльності політичних партій був вкрай низьким, а партійні функціонери докладали недостатньо зусиль для мобілізації прихильників, що зменшило б їх залежність від державних та олігархічних коштів. Примітно, що у 2020 році по всій Україні проходили чергові вибори до місцевих рад та очільників громад і в такий період політикам та кандидатам варто було б максимально залучати прихильників до підтримки їх політсил.