bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revue rapide du syndrome inflammatoire multisystémique chez les enfants : ce que nous savons un an plus tard
Authors: Striha Megan , Edjoc Rojiemiahd , Bresee Natalie , Atchessi Nicole , Waddell Lisa , Bennett Terri-Lyn , Thompson Emily , El Jaouhari Maryem , Bonti-Ankomah Samuel
Published: November 2021

Contexte : Le syndrome inflammatoire multisystémique chez les enfants (MIS-C) associé à la maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) est une affection émergente qui a été identifiée pour la première fois en pédiatrie au début de la pandémie de COVID-19. Cette affection est également connue sous le nom de syndrome inflammatoire multisystémique pédiatrique ayant un lien temporel au syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère à coronavirus 2 (SIMP-TS ou SIMP), et de multiples définitions ont été établies pour cette affection qui présente des caractéristiques communes avec la maladie de Kawasaki et le syndrome de choc toxique. Méthodes : Une revue a été menée pour déterminer la littérature décrivant l’épidémiologie du MIS-C, publiée jusqu’au 9 mars 2021. Une base de données établie à l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada avec la littérature sur la COVID-19 a été consultée pour obtenir des articles faisant référence à MIS-C, SIMP ou la maladie de Kawasaki en relation avec la COVID-19. Résultats : Au total, 195 articles sur 988 ont été inclus dans la revue. L’âge médian des patients atteints du MIS-C se situait entre sept et dix ans, bien que des enfants de tous âges (et des adultes) puissent être touchés. Le syndrome inflammatoire multisystémique chez les enfants touche de manière disproportionnée les garçons (58 % des patients), et les enfants noirs et hispaniques semblent présenter un risque élevé de développer le MIS-C. Environ 62 % des patients atteints du MIS-C ont dû être admis dans une unité de soins intensifs, un patient sur cinq nécessitant une ventilation mécanique. Entre 0 et 2 % des patients atteints du MIS-C sont décédés, selon la population et les interventions disponibles. Conclusion : Le syndrome inflammatoire multisystémique chez les enfants peut toucher des enfants de tous âges. Une proportion importante de patients a nécessité une admission à l’unité de soins intensifs et une ventilation mécanique et 0 à 2 % des cas ont été fatals. Il est nécessaire de disposer de plus de données sur le rôle de la race, de l’ethnicité et des comorbidités dans le développement du MIS-C.
Analyse descriptive d’une éclosion de tuberculose dans une communauté des Premières Nations du nord de la Saskatchewan, décembre 2018 à mai 2019
Authors: Ndubuka Nnamdi , Klaver Braeden , Gupta Sabyasachi , Lamichhane Shree , Brooks Leslie , Nelson Shirley , Akinjobi Grace
Published: November 2021

Contexte : Le taux d’incidence de la tuberculose chez les Premières Nations du nord de la Saskatchewan vivant dans les réserves est 1,5 fois plus élevé que la moyenne nationale. En décembre 2018, un membre de l’une de ces communautés a été diagnostiqué avec une tuberculose avec un frottis positif 4+, ce qui a déclenché une enquête sur l’éclosion. Objectifs : Décrire la réponse de la santé publique à l’enquête sur l’éclosion de tuberculose et mettre en évidence les facteurs de risque associés à la transmission de la tuberculose dans le nord de la Saskatchewan; et souligner la pertinence de l’outil de recherche des contacts basée sur les réseaux sociaux dans la gestion des éclosions. Méthodes : L’analyse descriptive comprenait les cas de tuberculose active et les cas d’infection tuberculeuse latente (ITL) liés au cas index par une recherche des contacts. Les données ont été recueillies à partir des cas de tuberculose active. Des analyses statistiques ont été effectuées et une analyse des réseaux sociaux a été réalisée en utilisant les lieux de résidence comme points de contact entre les cas. Résultats : Au total, huit cas de tuberculose active et 41 cas d’ITL ont été identifiés dans le cadre de cette éclosion entre décembre 2018 et mai 2019. La moitié des cas (4/8) étaient âgés de 25 à 34 ans, et cinq d’entre eux avaient un frottis négatif. Un tiers des personnes atteintes d’ITL étaient âgées de 15 à 24 ans, et environ la moitié d’entre elles ont obtenu un résultat positif au nouveau test cutané à la tuberculine (TCT). Les facteurs de risque couramment rapportés pour les cas de tuberculose et d’ITL étaient : la consommation d’alcool, le tabagisme, la consommation de marijuana, une infection tuberculeuse antérieure et être en situation d’itinérance. L’analyse des réseaux sociaux a indiqué une relation entre l’augmentation de la centralité du nœud et le fait de devenir un cas actif. Conclusion : La recherche en temps réel de contacts basée sur les réseaux sociaux, utilisée dans le cadre de la recherche active de cas, a été très efficace pour identifier les cas, et le soutien infirmier renforcé, les cliniques mobiles et la radiographie mobile ont bien fonctionné comme moyen de confirmer les cas et de proposer un traitement. Les éclosions de tuberculose dans les communautés des Premières Nations du nord de la Saskatchewan vivant dans les réserves sont favorisées par des facteurs propres à la population. Les efforts visant à mettre en œuvre des interventions adaptées au contexte sont primordiaux pour gérer les éclosions de tuberculose et prévenir leur transmission future.
A commentary on a flawed public health investigation
Authors: Hardie John
Published: November 2021

The possibility of hepatitis C being transmitted between dental patients was the genesis of an extensive and expensive look-back investigation conducted by an Ontario Public Health Unit. This investigation was performed with a minimal knowledge of nosocomial infections of dental origin, an enthusiastic reliance on untested checklist indicators and an absence of any of the criteria justifying such an investigation. As a consequence, the entire exercise was based on the false premise that an infection control lapse had occurred. This commentary will address these flaws, and other aspects of the Public Health Unit’s response that detracted from its credibility. The provision of a realistic assessment of disease transmission in dentistry should result in Public Health Units conducting informed and mutually beneficial inspections of dental practices.
Pierre Clément – prekursor tematyki wolnomularskiej w dramacie
Authors: Śrama Marcin
Published: November 2021

The paper is concerned with the life and work of Pierre Clément, a Geneva-born journalist, dramatist and poet, who was one of the first to make a freemason a protagonist in a play. Issues re- lating to that author have not been discussed in Polish so far, even though Clément was a significant figure in French playwriting as the precursor of Masonic themes
Złożoność piłkarskiej taktyki, rec. książki: Michael Cox, Gegenpressing i tiki-taka. Jak rodził się nowoczesny europejski futbol
Authors: Najtkowski Bartłomiej
Published: November 2021

Złożoność piłkarskiej taktyki, rec. książki:, Michael Cox, Gegenpressing i tiki-taka. Jak rodził się nowoczesny europejski futbol
Motivation to learn? An advanced exploratory study of learning motivation of Central-East European Business Students
Authors: Vitai Zsuzsanna , Benke Mariann
Published: November 2021

THE AIM OF THE PAPER

We used self-determination theory to examine the motivation of business school students in Hungary. The research aimed to clarify whether extrinsic or intrinsic motivation or both dominates learning intentions among these students. Although student motivation to learn has been studying extensively, there is an absence of research evidence using this framework in Central-Eastern European higher education. Given the increasing prominence of the region in global geo-political and business affairs, this absence of understanding is important to correct.

METHODOLOGY

Our questionnaire-based study shows a strong link between some forms of extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation, along with evidence for the coexistence of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators in the same person. We used a modified version of Vallerand et al. (1992-1993) motivation-survey the “Academic Motivation Scale AMSC-28”. We added 11 plus questions to the questionnaire. The empirical research was a confirmative study about self-determination theory. The methodology used was descriptive statistics, correspondence, and correlation analysis. The size of the sample was 471. The purpose of our study was to check if the theory of Deci and Ryan are valid on the students of a university in Central Europe.

MOST IMPORTANT RESULTS

The purpose of our study was to check how the theory of Deci and Ryan applies to the students of a university in Central Europe. The results of the research highlight that the students could have both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation at the same time and intrinsic motivation is not the only type of motivation that could lead to good performance in learning and other activities.  

RECOMMENDATIONS

The findings could help to evaluate currently used motivational strategies for students and to stimulate further research on the subject usinűg the framework of self-determination theory.

Acknowlwdgements: The authors would like to thank Professor John Schermerhorn and Professor Gábor Rappai for their valuable comments and critique in writing this article. With the support of the EFOP-3.6.3-VEKOP-16-2017-00007 project.
The links between sleep duration, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Antza Christina , Kostopoulos Georgios , Mostafa Samiul , Nirantharakumar Krishnarajah , Tahrani Abd
Published: November 2021

Global rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are increasing globally concomitant with a rising prevalence of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders. Understanding the links between sleep, obesity and T2DM might offer an opportunity to develop better prevention and treatment strategies for these epidemics. Experimental studies have shown that sleep restriction is associated with changes in energy homeostasis, insulin resistance and β-cell function. Epidemiological cohort studies established short sleep duration as a risk factor for developing obesity and T2DM. In addition, small studies suggested that short sleep duration was associated with less weight loss following lifestyle interventions or bariatric surgery. In this article, we review the epidemiological evidence linking sleep duration to obesity and T2DM and plausible mechanisms. In addition, we review the impact of changes in sleep duration on obesity and T2DM.
Accounting, Audit, Analysis: Transformation of Science and Business in New Economic Reality Book of Extended Abstracts
Authors: Subačienė Rasa , Tamulevičienė Daiva
Published: November 2021

The book includes the abstracts of presentations of fourth international scientific conference “Accounting, Audit, Analysis: Transformation of Science and Business in New Economic Reality” dedicated to the evaluation of the transformation and perspectives of science and business of accounting, audit and analysis in new economic reality.
Аnalysis of separate health status of the population of Ukraine in the XXI century.
Authors:   Center for Medical Statistics of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Yevdokimenko O.A.
Published: November 2021

Some indicators of the health status of the population of Ukraine in the XXI century are characterized. The analysis of reporting statistical information of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and the Center for Medical Statistics of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine was carried out. Some indicators of the current state of health of the world’s population in the world regions, indicators of the dynamics of morbidity and hospitalized morbidity of certain diseases of the population of Ukraine are characterized. The structure and causes of mortality in the world and the dynamics of mortality rates from certain diseases among the Ukrainian population are presented. The main causes of mortality from external and from all causes of the entire population of the country and mortality of children under 1 year are outlined.
The Personality Structure of the Main Character in Marwah Mamduh’s Novel Na’am Ahwâkarya
Authors: Rahmah Puja , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to describe the personality structure of the main character in Marwah Mamdouh’s novel Na'am Ahwaka using Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic approach. Marwah Mamdouh presented a fictional story that illustrated the personality structure form, namely the condition of the soul and the emotional outbursts experienced by the character. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method to express the personality structure forms of the main characters in the novel. The obtained research data as words, phrases, sentences, and discourse showed the personality structure of the main characters in the novel. The findings of the research were narratives that showed the structure of personality comprising, first, Id which was a part of the psychology; second, Ego which was the only area of the mind that had contact with the reality; third, Super Ego was the absorption of individuals from combined values and moral values that provide a boundary between the good and bad things. This study concluded that id dominated all the problems experienced by the main character in the novel.
Youth and Social-Media: The Adaptation of Dangdut Koplo Song in Islamic Da’wah
Authors: Nuryani Nuryani , Suparno Darsita , Hudaa Syihaabul , Saddhono Kundharu
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to describe the role of youth in adapting dangdut koplo songs to songs that have da’wah value, and the the relationship between popular culture and religion in the adapted songs. Purposively, this qualitative study relied on some lyrics of dangdut koplo songs adapted by the into more religious ones. In analyzing the data, the researcher used the theory of cultural adaptation, social media, and Roland Barthes’ semiotics. The research found out the youth adapted the lyrics from dangdut koplo into religious dangdut by changing the lyrics with the same arrangement. This was done so that people remained familiar with the dangdut music they enjoyed with a touch of religion. The devotional lyrics were characterized by advice, advocating goodness, encouraging people to stay away from evil, loving the prophet more, and social criticism. Regarding the distribution patterns of the adapted songs, there were two dominant media utilized, YouTube channels and Taklim assembly which was usually done by santri and non-santri youth. This showed that in the process of adaptation and dissemination, the adolescents played as an adaptation agent, distribution agent, and agent of change. The study concluded the adapted religious dangdut koplo songs could be an interesting media in the millennial da’wah.
Pela Gandong for Social Reconciliation and Peacebuilding in Ambon
Authors: Hartimah Tati , Sulaiman Setyadi , Farlina Nina
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of Pela Gandong in the process of social reconciliation and peacebuilding in Ambon. Using a sociocultural approach, this qualitative research attempted to examine the theory of social reconciliation in the peace-building process between two conflicting groups. The data that had been collected in the form of interviews, FGDs, and documentation sources related to pela gandong were qualitatively analyzed. The results of the research showed that structural segregation becomes a barrier to the process of social reconciliation because some communities and local elites still maintained inter-group beliefs about the existence of a common enemy due to past conflicts. Pela gandong played a role in strengthening social reconciliation amid actor antagonisms that were difficult to subside, factions among local elites that were still strong, and people who were still trapped in past traumas. Based on the spirit of pela gandong, the government and civil society, including educational institutions in Ambon, presented a peaceful atmosphere with various initiatives, starting from the formation of multi-ethnic villages, providing facilities and infrastructure for harmony, strengthening the curriculum for local wisdom "Pela Gandong" and “Pendidikan Orang Basudara” (POB), to strengthening interfaith mediation institutions in Maluku: Baku Bae, Maluku Interfaith Institution, and Maluku Interfaith Institution for Humanitarian Action. All of them were an effort to create a peaceful Ambon, make Maluku a laboratory for peace, a learning medium for other regions in Indonesia.
Homogenization of a unidirectional composite reinforced with two types of transtropic hollow fibers
Authors: Stoliarova Anastasiia , Pozhuyev Andriy , Spytsia Oksana , Bohuslavska Alla
Published: November 2021

A method for determining effective elastic constants of a composite unidirectionally reinforced with two types of transtropic hollow fibers is developed. Determining these characteristics is an integral step in the design of composite structures. The approach is based on analytical formulas for determining the elastic characteristics of a two-component composite with a transtropic matrix and hollow fiber. Hexagonal fiber lay-up with periodic reinforcement structure is considered. Double homogenization is used. The composite is conventionally divided into hexagonal regions of two types. The first is a hollow fiber of one material and the surrounding matrix. Similarly, the second one – with a hollow fiber of another material. In the first homogenization, elastic constants of the transtropic material of each of the two regions are determined. In the repeated homogenization, the region of the first type is taken as a “conditional” fiber, the region of the second type is taken as a “conditional” matrix. Effective elastic constants for a composite reinforced with two types of isotropic hollow fibers are calculated. The proposed method gives a good convergence of the results with calculations by known formulas. The maximum relative calculation error for the longitudinal elastic characteristics compared to known formulas does not exceed 0.05 %. The dependences of some effective elastic constants on the volume content of hollow fibers of various types are constructed. Using this approach, three-component composites can be modeled varying the materials of the matrix, hollow fibers and their volume content. This allows predicting the strength of such composites under certain deformations at the design stage
Reducing the Risk of Information Security of Subjects of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Bahracheva Yulia , Alеeva Arina ,   Volgograd State University
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this work is to reduce the risk of information security of subjects of decentralized autonomous organizations. For this purpose, a mathematical model of the audit of information security of subjects of decentralized autonomous organizations was developed.
Outpatient Management of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children
Authors: Mukozheva Radima A. , Kulichenko Tatyana V. , Vilchanskaya Tatyana V. , Lazareva Mariya A. , Romanova Olga V. , Lashkova Juliya S. , Artemova Inga V.
Published: November 2021

Background. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most crucial problems in human health care worldwide. The main cause of this crisis is the excessive and misuse of antibacterial drugs (ADs). The highest rate of improper antibiotics' prescriptions in pediatric practice is observed at treatment of respiratory tract infections in outpatient clinics.

Objective. The aim of the study is to analyze the clinical practice of management of patients with acute respiratory infections (ARI) and the use of ADs in children's outpatient clinics across the regions of Russian Federation.

Methods. Multicenter retrospective study was conducted. All ARI cases documented in 969 medical records (form 112/y) of children born in 2015–2017 yy. in 16 regions of Russian Federation (selected randomly) were analyzed.

Results. Acute viral infection was diagnosed in 79.6% cases of referencing to doctor with ARI symptoms. Systemic ADs were prescribed in 23% cases of ARI. Antibacterial therapy was received by 14% of children diagnosed with acute respiratory viral infection, 35% with acute laryngotracheitis, 80% with acute bronchitis, 76% with acute rhinosinusitis, 94% with ARI associated with otitis media, 52% with tonsillopharyngitis, and 100% with community-acquired pneumonia. Amoxicillin (35%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (24%), azithromycin (20.2%) were prescribed most often. Parenteral administration of ADs was prescribed in 3.9% of cases, mostly for children with community-acquired pneumonia. Prescribed antibacterial therapy was unreasonable in 84% of analyzed cases. Polypragmasy occurred in 50.5% of cases. Clinical protocols violations were mostly common for management of patients with laryngotracheitis and tonsillopharyngitis.

Conclusion. There is favorable trend towards the decrease in ADs prescribing frequency in outpatient clinics for children with ARI. Thus, polypragmasy and irrational choice of antibacterial therapy frequency remains quite high.
Sea plant extract (Kappaphycus sp) - A boon to sericulture industry
Authors: Yeshika M. P. , Banuprakash K. G. , Vinoda K. S. , Nagaraju N.
Published: November 2021

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of sea plant extract sprayed on mulberry plant at different interval of time and the treated leaves were fed to the silkworm Bombyx mori which were infected with BmNPV. It was found that foliar application of sea plant extract, LBS 13 @ 1.5 ml/l on 45th day after pruning enhanced the leaf yield per plant by 308.81 g, average plant height by 150.42 cm, number of shoots (14.32) and leaves per plant (400 leaves) compared with control. When the treated leaves were fed to the BmNPV infected silkworms, LBS13 @ 1.5 ml/lrecorded highest larval weight (3.33 g/ larvae) with larval duration (7.67 days), least larval mortality (3.33 %) and disease incidence (11.33 %) when compared to control. The study evidenced that application of sea plant extract of Kappaphycus sp. has improved the growth attributes of mulberry, which inturn had a direct positive impact on development of B. mori.
Effect of relative water content and water use efficiency of Lactuca sativa under different methods of growing
Authors: Sharma Marvi , Chand Gurdev , Sinha Bhav Kumar , Das Antara
Published: November 2021

The present study entitled “Effect of relative water content and water use efficiency of Lactuca sativa under different methods of growing”was conducted to demonstrate water saving techniques and their role in plant growth and sustainable development that given a new dimension to modern agriculture. For experiment, two varities of lettuce was used i.e., Romaine and Grand rapid. The experiment was carried out in hydroponics having growing media and also in pots with equal amount of Farm Yard Manure at the experimental house of the Division of Plant Physiology, SKUAST-J. Growing media was therefore, applied in different ratio i.e., coco peat (100 %), Coco peat + Vermicompost (1:1), coco peat + perlite (1:1), coco peat + vermiculite (1:1), coco peat + perlite + vermiculite (1:1:1), coco peat + perlite + vermiculite + vermicompost (1:1:1:1) as well as with conventional method (soil + Manure). The performance of both varieties under hydroponic treatments was compared with the plants grown by conventional method. The experimental results revealed that among both the varities, treatment T5 performed better as compared to other treatments and should be recommended to other hydroponic growers and farmers in future.
Characterization and classification of soils of Northern hills Zone of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Tripathi P.N. , Mishra U.S. , Sirothia Pawan , Singh R.P.
Published: November 2021

Three representative soil pedonsof northern hills of Chhattisgarh, M.P were morphologically studied, characterized and classified. The soils are very deep, colour ranges from brown (10YR5/3) to dark brown (10YR3/3) and very dark greyish brown (10YR3/2) in different horizons. Fe and calcretes are observed in sub surface horizons. The texture in surface soils varied from clay loam to clay while in pedon 2, the texture was observed sandy clay loam throughout the profile. The soils are calcareous and pH ranged from 7.0 to 7.5. The organic carbon content in these soils were (4.4 g kg-1), low to medium (6.1 g kg-1) in surface and decreased with depth. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) were found high in horizons where clay content was more. Based on morphological, physical and chemical properties P1 and P3 were classified as VerticHaplustalfs and pedon (P2) was placed under Typic Haplustepts.
Management of rice root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola Golden and Birchfield)–An integrated approach
Authors: Sachingowda S.R. , Sahana S.R. , Raveendra H. R. , Nagesh C.R. , Rekha K.R.
Published: November 2021

An experiment was conducted to know the efficacy of bio agents viz., Purpureocillium lilacinum, Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis,Bacillus megaterium, Vermicompost and Consortium of bio-agents (Purpureocillium lilacinum + Trichoderma harzianum + Bacillus subtilis +Bacillusmegaterium +Vermicompost) and Carbofuran3G @ 0.3 i.e., alone for management of rice root-knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola for one season at Chikadadakatte village of Honnali taluk, Davanagere district during Kharif- 2018. The results revealed that all the treatments were significantly superior over check with respect to growthparameters and nematode population. However, carbofuran 3G significantly reduced the nematode population (275.11 /200 cc soil)which was found to be the best treatment as it recorded highest plant height (114.06 cm), root length (23.13 cm), maximum grain yield (44.60 q/ha) with least RKI (1.20) followed byConsortium of bio-agents (Purpureocilliumlilacinum + Trichoderma harzianum + Bacillus subtilis +Bacillusmegaterium +Vermicompost).
Effect of integrated pest management module against major sucking pests of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)
Authors: Tyagi S. K. , Khire A. R. , Kulmi G. S.
Published: November 2021

A field experiment was conducted to assess the performance of IPM module against major sucking pests of pomegranate on seven farmers’ field in the adopted village of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khargone (M.P.) during 2018-19 and 2019-20. IPM module comprised Neem oil 1500 ppm @ 3 ml/lit at first flush of leaf+ Need based spray of Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 0.25 ml/lit and Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 0.20 g/liton the rotation of 15 days’. Minimum population of aphids and thrips were recorded in IPM fields and maximum population of the aphids and thrips were recorded in non-IPM fields. Per cent insect control over non-IPM was 50.35% for aphids, and 47.72% for thrips, respectively. Fruit yield for IPM was 156.36 q/ha for both seasons as against 128.43 q/ha in non-IPM. Hence, it may be inferred that IPM module was able to enhance the yield with cost-effective production as against non-IPM.
Effect of scion age and kinetin on success rate of softwood grafting in mango cv. Kesar
Authors: Kumawat Shankar Lal , Karetha K. M. , Jangid Rakesh , Solanki Dhirender P.S.
Published: November 2021

The present investigation entitled “effect of scion age and kinetin on success rate of softwood grafting in mango cv. kesar” was carried out at Hi-Tech Horticulture Park, Department of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh during the year 2020-21. The treatments comprised of eight level of scion age (S) viz., S1 = 90-100 day old scion, S2 =100-110 day old scion,S3 = 110-120 day old scion,S4 =120-130 day old scion,S5 =130-140 day old scion,S6 = 140-150 day old scion,S7 = 150-160 day old scion,S8 = 160 -170 day old scion and three level of kinetin (K) viz., K1= kinetin 200 ppm, K2 = kinetin 250 ppm, K3 = kinetin 300 ppm. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with Factorial concept comprising twenty four treatment combinations with three replications. The result indicated that among scion age minimum number of days required for emergence of sprout (11.04) was recorded in S8 with highest success rate (77.00, 75.81, 75.81 and 75.81 %) were recorded, respectively, at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAG in S5, minimum mortality (16.08, 24.19, 24.19 and 24.19 %) were recorded in S5 at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAG, respectively. Maximum survival (83.92, 75.81, 75.81 and 75.81 %) were recorded in S5 at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAG, respectively.
Estimation of the pH of soybean rhizoplane, rhizosphere and bulk soil and its effect on availability and uptake of phosphorus in calcareous Vertisols
Authors: Manekar Urwashi , Patle Tirunima , Sharma S.K. , Ranjeet
Published: November 2021

Vertisols are spread over central and western parts in Madhya Pradesh in India.As the Vertisolsare calcareous and/or alkaline in nature, mobility of P from soil to root surface is carried by diffusion process, and this diffusion rate is quite low i.e. 0.13mm day-1 (Jungk 1991). One of the major limitation is thatmany rhizosphere chemical interactions that can be involved in the changes ofP ion concentration in the soil solution and in the replenishment of the depleted soil solution (P buffering capacity)do not taken into account (Darrah, 1993).This prompted us to re-evaluate the P-fertility of Vertisols. In the study an attempt has been made to evaluate the most suitable method for P availability in calcareous Vertisols for crops considering the pH of rhizosphere. By agar plate technique, the pH of rhizoplane and rhizoplane soil was found acidic even though soil pH was7.6. The major portion of inorganic P in Vertisols is associated with Ca (Ca-P), which can be soluble more under acid condition than pH 8.5 of Olsen’s condition. The pH of bulk soil, that is unplanted soil which is treated in same way of applied nutrient and water as the planted pots, is 7.9. Soybean crop decreased the pH of rhizosphere and rhizoplane by 7.5and 6.0 respectively. Following the various crops the pH of rhizosphere decreased. Among various crops tested the lowest pH (5.8) of the rhizosphere and rhizoplane -attached soil was noticed in care of Chickpea. In case of pea, maize, sorghum and wheat the pH of rhizosphere and rhizoplane were 7.4 and 6.1, 7.6 and 6.4, 7.5 and 6.4, 7.5 and 6.3, respectively. Decreased pH due to rhizosphere can dissolve the phosphorus from the Calcium and increase the availability of P in Calcareous/ Alkaline soil.
Apricot kernel possesses in vitro cytotoxic effect against breast cancer cell lines
Authors: Raina Shilpa , Sharma Vikas , Singh Shashank K.
Published: November 2021

In the search for potential anticancer agents from fruits, the present research work was carried out to examine the in vitro cytotoxic potential of kernel part of Prunus armeniaca (apricot) against eight distinct human cancer cell lines from six different tissues: lung (A-549), colon (HCT-116), breast (MCF-7, MDAMB-231), pancreatic (MIAPaCa-2, Panc-1), prostrate (PC- 3) and CNS (N2A). Methanolic extract and subsequent fractions (n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone and methanol) were used as test material and anticancer activity was determined via SRB assay at 100g/mL. Results revealed that chloroform fraction of kernel suppressed the proliferation of human breast cancer cellline with growth inhibition of 89%. The fraction of kernel was then evaluated at lower concentrations of 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10g/mL. Further IC50 value was calculated and it was observed that the fraction showed IC5038.66. To conclude, kernel part of Prunus armeniaca possesses certain constituents with cytotoxic properties that can be used to develop anticancer agents especially for breast cancer therapy and to provide a great service to cancer patients.Further studies are required for the isolation of active ingredients from the kernel part.
Adoption and knowledge level of farmers about alfalfa scientific cultivation practices in Eastern Ladakh (UT), India
Authors: Angmo Kunzes , Spaldon Sonam , Kumar Yogesh , Verma Hanuman L. , Laskit Jigmet , Lamo Kunzang , Kanwar M.S.
Published: November 2021

Livestock rearing is one of the major occupations of Chanthang region India and is making significant contribution to the Ladakh’s socioeconomic development.Important role of alfalfa in development of animal husbandry is based on high potential for production of biomass. The study was conducted in eastern Ladakh (India) during 2015-19, due to deficit and scarcity of fodder crops in the region. First part of the study deals with the agronomic and management techniques adopted for cultivation of alfalfa. Second part deals with the adoption and knowledge level of farmers, which was calculated using a questionnaire. Randomly ten villages were selected from eastern Ladakh, in each village, 10 respondents were randomly selected. The study aimed to assess the adoption and knowledge level of alfalfa growers in alfalfa production. Information was obtained with the help of questionnairemethod. The data were analyzed, tabulated and the results were drawn with the help of descriptive statistical methods. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of Adoption and knowledge of alfalfa production technology was medium. Majority of the farmers (67%) had medium level of knowledge and adoption (60%) of scientific alfalfa cultivation practices. More number of large farmers had high level of knowledge and adoption as compared to medium and small farmers. More awareness programmes should be organized to increase level of knowledge and adoption of cultivation practices to sustain alfalfa production in eastern Ladakh.
YENİ KAMU YÖNETİŞİMİ TEORİSİ VE UYGULAMALARI ARASINDAKİ UYUMUN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: ABD ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ÇOLAK Çağrı , UZUN Abdullah
Published: November 2021

Bu çalışma, kamu yönetimi alanında yeni bir paradigma iddiasıyla ortaya çıkan ve rekabet yerine birlikte üretim gibi iş birliğine dayalı değerleri ön plana çıkaran Yeni Kamu Yönetişimi (YKY) modelini konu edinmektedir. 21. yüzyılın karmaşık ve habis sorunları karşısında kamu yönetimlerinin daha duyarlı hâle getirilmeleri amacına odaklanılan YKY modeli, öne sürdüğü teorik ilke ve iddialar açısından önceki paradigmalardan belirgin bir şekilde ayrılmaktadır. Ancak paradigma değişimi iddiasının teorinin yanı sıra uygulamaya ilişkin boyutları da bulunmaktadır. Buradan hareketle, çalışmada YKY uygulamaları Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (ABD)’ndeki veriler üzerinden araştırılmakta, uygulamalara ilişkin veriler ile teorik fikir ve beklentiler arasındaki ilişki değerlendirilmekte ve bunun için de sistematik literatür incelemesi yönteminden yararlanılmaktadır. Ulaşılan bulgular, paradigma iddiasının uygulama boyutunun teorik boyut kadar güçlü olmadığını ve özellikle habis sorunlarla mücadele bağlamındaki bazı beklentilerin uygulamalarda yeterince yer bulmadığını ortaya koymaktadır.
Rosenthal L∞-theorem revisited
Authors: Drewnowski L.
Published: November 2021

A remarkable Rosenthal L∞-theorem is extended to operators T : L∞(Γ, E) → F , where Γ is an infinite set, E a locally bounded (for instance, normed or p-normed) space, and F any topological vector space.
An Evaluation of Central Corneal Epithelial Thickness and Central Corneal Thickness Determined On Optic Coherence Tomography Before and After Applanation Tonometry
Authors: CEM GÜL Fatih , GÜNGÖR KOBAT Sabiha
Published: November 2021

Objective: To determine the changes in corneal epithelial thickness and central corneal thickness using optic coherence tomography taken after Goldmann applanation tonometry measurements.
Material and Methods: The study included 25 patients who presented at our clinic for routine ophthalmological examination. Before taking tonometry measurements of the patients, epithelial corneal thickness and central corneal thickness values were determined using optic cohence tomography (OCT). The intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured with tonometry and then the corneal OCT measurements were repeated. All the OCT and tonometry measurements were taken by the same clinician.
Results: Evaluation was made of 25 patients comprising 18 males and 7 females with a mean age of 36.6 years (range, 17-55 years). The mean epithelial corneal thickness was 52.58 microns before the applanation tonometry measurement, and 52.02 microns after the tonometry (p=0.059). Central corneal thickness was measured as mean 530.96 microns before tonometry and 529.88 microns after (p>0.05). No statistically significant difference was determined in the changes of both measurements. Following tonometry, a change was seen in corneal epithelial thickness, but not of a statistically significant level (p=0.059).  Conclusion: The study results showed no statistically significant difference in the measurements of corneal epithelial thickness and central corneal thickness following applanation tonometry. Although not statistically significant, the difference seen in thickness indicates desquamation in the epithelial cells as a result of the procedure. This may cause complaints such as a reduction in visual acuity and the feeling of burning or pricking in the eye. If glasses are to be prescribed for patients, this should be taken into consideration and the examination should be made before the tonometry measurement. To the best of our knowledge, there has been no previous study in literature of central corneal epithelial thickness measured before and after tonometry, and therefore the results obtained in this study are the first on this subject.
Keeping Up with Power/Corruption in a Pandemic: A Study of an Investigative Journalist’s Twitter Handle
Authors: OMİTOLA Omotayo
Published: November 2021

Investigative journalists have the special role of conducting investigations and reporting on them. In
Nigeria, studies have confirmed that a lot of investigative reports are found in the traditional media,
both broadcast and print, and most of these reports, which are about financial scandals, originate from
government agencies saddled with the responsibility of battling corruption. This paper applies the social
responsibility theory of the press to investigate the transformation and change in investigative reporting
in Nigeria as occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and disseminated on the social media. The study
focuses on the COVID-19 tweets of Fisayo Soyombo, an acclaimed Nigerian investigative journalist who
has over 101,000 followers on Twitter. Soyombo’s tweets from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 harvested from
his eponymous Twitter handle formed the study sample. By identifying narratives of corruption, scandal
stories and follow-up stories in the tweets, the paper finds out that unlike what obtains in the traditional
media, Soyombo initiates investigation into the non-financial activities of people in positions of authority
and seizes the opportunity of asynchronous communication on Twitter to report his findings regularly.
However, the same asynchronicity as well as the unfolding events of the pandemic also cause him to end up
with many questions and not enough answers. Nonetheless, the paper concludes that such questions can
form the basis of further investigations beyond the pandemic.
EĞİTİMDE KÜLTÜREL SPOR AHLAKI BİLİNCİ KAZANMA AMACINA ERİŞİM DÜZEYİ ÖLÇEĞİ: GEÇERLİK GÜVENİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: YİĞİT Yasin
Published: November 2021

Bu araştırma kültürel spor ahlakı bilinci kazanma amacına erişim düzeyini ölçen geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek geliştirmeyi hedeflemektedir. Sporun icra edildiği ortamlar bir bakıma bireylerin aldıkları ahlak eğitiminin uygulama alanıdır. Ayrıca spor, bireylerin kötü alışkanlıklardan uzaklaşmasının bir yoludur. Bu bakımdan sporla ilgilenen herkese hitap eden, Türk kültürüne özgü bir ölçeğin geliştirilmesini amaçlayan bu araştırma kültürel ve eğitimsel bir ihtiyacı karşılamaktadır. Çalışmada karma yöntem desenlerinden keşfedici sıralı desen kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklem grubu 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılında Sivas ilinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerdir. Çalışmada açımlayıcı faktör analizi ve güvenirlik analizi için 334, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi için 306 öğrenciye ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda 16 madde ve iki boyuttan oluşan, toplam varyansın %48.808’ini açıklayan bir ölçek geliştirilmiştir. Ölçeğin Cronbach Alfa değeri .88, iki yarı güvenirliği .77’dır. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda ortaya çıkan modelin uyum indeksleri x2/sd=2.393, RMSEA=.065, RMR=.028, SRMR=.047, NFI=901, GFI=.915, AGFI=.886, CFI=.940, TLI=.928, IFI=.940 şeklindedir. Bu sonuçlar geliştirilen ölçeğin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğunu göstermektedir.
Possibilities of latent PJI detection in revision knee arthroplasty
Authors:   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Panteleev A.N. , Bozhkova S.A. ,   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Preobrazhensky P.M. ,   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Kazemirsky A.V. ,   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

Abstract. Introduction The paper presents a comparative analysis of routine screening methods and the EBJIS 2021 algorithm in detection of latent periprosthetic joint infection in patients admitted for revision knee arthroplasty due to aseptic loosening and after spacer implantation. Materials and methods Group 1 included 49 patients who underwent revision knee arthroplasty due to aseptic loosening, group 2 were 47 patients with PJI after spacer implantation. Results and discussion There were no significant differences between patient groups in terms of age, gender, and preoperative ESR and CRP levels. In 62.2 % of all cases, the aspirate was inappropriate for cytological examination; this fact limited its diagnostic value. The most frequently intraoperatively isolated pathogen in both groups was coagulase-negative staphylococci. However, in 70 % of cases these results were not diagnostically significant, and infection was diagnosed only in 8.2 % of cases in group 1 and 12.8 % in group 2. Moreover, the chances of isolating the pathogen from tissue biopsies were 5.6 times higher than from intraoperative aspirate (OR = 5.6, 95 % CI = 1.2-26.4). In case of negative preoperative aspirate, in almost 25 % of cases, pathogens were isolated from intraoperative tissues, 40.9 % of them were diagnostically significant. The chances of its detection increased 4.7 times in combined increase in ESR and CRP blood level (OR = 4.686, 95 % CI = 0.765-28.700). Using EBJIS 2021 criteria, infection was confirmed in more than 10 % of cases in each group, and the diagnostic significance of the criteria exceeded the significance of using routine screening methods. At a follow-up period of more than 2 years, the effectiveness of treatment was 95.3 %, while signs of infection were detected in 4.7 % of cases, regardless of the group. Conclusion EBJIS 2021 criteria are characterized by high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity and enable to identify periprosthetic joint infection in knee revision cases even in its latent form and to correct treatment tactics in patients without a history of PJI.
New approaches to pediatric treatment of post-traumatic elbow contractures
Authors:   Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Centre of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bayimbetov G.D. , Khodzhanov I.Yu. ,   Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Centre of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan
Published: November 2021

Abstract. Introduction Post-traumatic elbow contracture is a severe disabling condition of childhood that interferes with both physical and psychic aspects for the child. A high rate of poor results encourages surgeons seek for better surgical treatments. Current diagnostic modalities were practical to get the clinical picture of the contracture mechanogenesis and determine the treatment strategy. The goal of the study was to review long-term results of new surgical techniques developed for post-traumatic elbow contractures in children. Material and methods The inpatient records of 102 pediatric patients with post-traumatic elbow contractures operated on with the technique offered were reviewed. All patients underwent conventional radiological, ultrasound and MSCT examinations. Results Based on the pathobiomechanics of the injured elbow a mobilization technique was developed to ensure complete bone realignment, relieve pain and allow early exercises for the joint. Postoperative lavage of the joint cavity, intra-articular administration of corticosteroids and polyvalent enzymes in the early postoperative period facilitated improved long-term outcomes of elbow contractures. All patients reported good results. Discussion Tenotomies of the lateral ligaments can be added to arthrotomy and reconstruction of articular surfaces for temporary instability of the joint to restore movement in the elbow joint in severe cases. Post-traumatic elbow contractures are accompanied by impaired biomechanics. MSCT and 3D reconstruction of bone structures is the gold standard in the diagnosis of post-traumatic elbow contractures. Conclusion Bone impingements are to be addressed and an extended mobilization of the capsular ligamentous complex be provided for complete movement recovery through partial elbow instability to be temporarily ensured. Prolonged lavage of the elbow joint can be used to prevent adhesions and allow early elbow exercises and provide improved outcomes.
New option of tibial plateau plasty in total knee arthroplasty
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation, Akhtyamov I.F. , Gilmutdinov I.Sh. ,   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation,   Republican Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, Russian Federation, Khasanov E.R. ,   Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

Abstract. Introduction There are several options of fixation and plasty for tibial defects. Screw and cement augmentation of the tibia is an alternative to conventional bone autograft and allograft. Although use of metal and cement augments provides reliable support for the tibial plateau and facilitates early weight-bearing on the operated limb the technique fails to maintain enough bone stock for future revisions. The purpose was to present an option of cement and metal augmentation of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Material and methods The technique consists of cement and screw augmentation using three screws placed vertically as a regular triangle and being perpendicular to the tibial plateau. We describe the technique and a clinical instance of type 2A defect of the proximal tibia using the author's method. Outcome measures were goniometry and radiography. Results Goniometry examination showed positive dynamics in the first week after surgery with flexion of 110.0 degrees, extension 175.0 degrees; at 12 months with flexion of 90.0 degrees and extension of 180.0 degrees. Radiographic examination demonstrated no instability and micromobility of the cement mantle. Discussion The author's technique of screw and cement augmentation of the tibial component was practical for type 2A defects of the proximal tibia with a shortage of materials of bone autografts. This is a pilot study that requires further investigations.