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Factors associated with successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in a district municipality of Vhembe, Limpopo
Authors: Mkhavele Busisiwe , Zondi Slindile , Cele Lindiwe , Mogale Mabina , Mbelle Margeret
Published: February 2025

Background: Treatment success rate is a critical indicator for monitoring the progress of tuberculosis (TB) treatment programmes at both the patient and population levels. It informs decisions about resource allocation and the effectiveness of TB control strategies. This study aimed to determine the level of TB cure rates and the factors associated with treatment success among TB patients receiving TB care in the Collins Chabane municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa.Methods: Medical records from April 2020 to March 2021 of 289 patients attending primary health care facilities, initiated on anti-TB treatment were reviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data and modified Poisson regression was used to determine factors associated with treatment success. Statistical software Epi Info was used for analysis.Results: Of the 289 TB cases, 282 (97.6%) were newly initiated on TB treatment. Of these, 37.0% were cured, followed by 29.0% who defaulted treatment, 22.3% who completed the treatment and 11.7% who died during treatment. The likelihood of successful treatment outcomes was significantly associated with marital status, supervised treatment and distance travelled to a health facility. A higher likelihood of success was observed among patients who were single and 27.0% of those had supervised treatments.Conclusion: Tuberculosis patients continue to die in the course of treatment. Supervised treatment is a predictor of successful treatment outcomes.Contributions: This study highlight the need for heightened advocacy for supervised TB treatment and increased effort to combat the death of patients while on TB treatment.
The critical role of primary care clinicians in the early detection of ocular surface squamous neoplasia
Authors: Dekker Leendert , Olivier Jan F. , Von Pressentin Klaus
Published: February 2025

Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a spectrum of conjunctival tumours and, while rare globally, is the most common ocular malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa. Its rising incidence, primarily driven by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, presents significant challenges in clinical diagnosis, as these lesions often share characteristics with other conjunctival lesions. In South Africa, where risk factors such as HIV, human papillomavirus infection and excessive sun exposure are prevalent, primary care clinicians play a crucial role in identifying and referring cases for early intervention. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia is often the first indication of HIV in patients who are otherwise unaware of their status when they present to healthcare workers, making it essential for healthcare workers to screen for HIV and initiate antiretroviral therapy. Early recognition of at-risk patients and prompt referral of suspicious lesions are imperative to improve patient outcomes and prevent vision loss.
Awareness and Use of Nutrition Information in Food Labels among School-going Adolescents of East Delhi: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Vaz Rodney Preetham , Acharya Anita Shankar , Shrivastava Shaivya , Khandekar Jyoti
Published: February 2025

Background:

There is an increase in the incidence of obesity and overweight in the country with concomitant rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Improper diet along with reduced physical activity plays an important risk factor in the development of NCDs. The study was carried out to determine the level of awareness about nutrition information in food labels among adolescent girls of East Delhi and to study the various factors affecting the decision of purchasing packaged food products among study subjects.

Methodology:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in a Government School for girls in Patparganj, East District of Delhi among 184 girl students between October 2021 and February 2022. Data were collected using semistructured and pretested questionnaires and analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel.

Results:

A total of 184 students of the 9th and 10th standards were included in the study and final analysis on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The mean age of the students was found to be 14.94 ± 0.89 years with an age range of 13–17 years. Knowledge about nutritional labels on packaged food was seen in 93.3% of the study subjects. Of the total participants, 96.7% of them identified the labels of the type of food correctly.

Conclusion:

The knowledge about nutritional labeling on the food packaging was found to be high. Knowledge about food packaging coupled with a change in buying habits can improve outcome in terms of chronic diseases in the adulthood.
Unveiling Anemia: A Snapshot of Rural Gujarat’s Adolescent Girls
Authors: Zala Rameshwari , Sharma Anil , Dabhi Pragna
Published: February 2025

Background:

Anemia is a pervasive dietary issue, especially affecting adolescent girls. This pivotal stage offers a prime opportunity to address dietary deficiencies and prevent long-term consequences. This study investigates the dietary status of adolescent girls in rural Gujarat to understand the prevalence and severity of anemia. The findings will inform targeted interventions to improve their health and well-being.

Aims:

The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of anemia and identify associated risk factors among adolescent girls in rural Gujarat.

Subjects and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1704 adolescent girls from government schools in Anand district, Gujarat. Data encompassing sociodemographic variables, dietary habits (assessed through the 24-h recall method), lifestyle and menstrual patterns, and body mass index (BMI) were collected. Hemoglobin (Hb) levels were estimated using the HemoCue system. Subsequently, the data were entered into a Microsoft Excel sheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to identify the associated risk factors.

Results:

Among 1704 adolescent girls, the mean Hb was 9.21 ± 1.42 g/dl, and 97.2% had anemia (Hb <8 g/dl). The prevalence of mild (11–11.9 g/dl), moderate (8–10.9 g/dl), and severe (Hb <8 g/dl) anemia was 6.7%, 73.7%, and 16.8%, respectively. In multivariate logistic regression in all cases, association was insignificant at (P < 0.05). Factors associated with increased anemia risk were joint family (odds ratio [OR]: 1.177, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.829–1.648), having 2 siblings (OR: 1.328, 95% CI: 0.668–2.639), history of malaria in past 3 months (OR: 1.132, 95% CI: 0.668–1.924), lower socioeconomic class (OR: 1.225, 95% CI: 0.583–2.573), vegetarian (OR: 1.09, 95% CI: 0.737–1.611), and BMI <13.2 (OR: 2.192, 95% CI: 0.506–9.49).

Conclusions:

The current study underscores the persistent challenge of anemia among adolescent girls, highlighting it as a significant public health concern. Despite the existence of various national programs in India aimed at addressing anemia for decades, the issue continues to prevail among this vulnerable demographic.
Sodium Nitrite Accidental Occupational Inhalational Poisoning
Authors: Sindher Johny , Sindhu Pranjjal , Aggarwal Amitesh , Narang Shiva
Published: February 2025

Occupational accidents and illnesses are rising, with various systemic features influenced by exposure route, intensity, and duration. Sodium nitrite, used in food, textile, and printing industries, is a frequent cause of accidental, suicidal, and homicidal poisonings. We report a case of accidental sodium nitrite exposure in a dye factory via inhalation. The patient, involved in mixing sodium nitrite with caustic and nitric acid, developed acute respiratory symptoms often misdiagnosed as common respiratory illnesses, risking fatal outcomes. Chronic exposure signs included nail and teeth discoloration. The patient lacked protective gear, increasing vulnerability to toxic fumes. Immediate supportive care led to significant improvement. This case underscores the urgent need for strict enforcement of workplace safety regulations to reduce occupational hazards and associated morbidity and mortality. Employers must ensure proper ventilation and provide protective equipment to prevent such incidents.
Evaluation of Fine-Needle Aspiration of Lymph Nodes and Assessment of Risk of Malignancy Based on the Sydney System of Reporting Lymph Node Cytology
Authors: Ghosh Shreshtha , Guha Priyadarshini , Verma Shweta , Gupta Neelima , Vimal Jitendra Kumar , Prasad Pallavi , Pant Gitika
Published: February 2025

Background:

Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) being the first-line of technique is considered the most popular method for diagnosing lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis of a lymph node lesion is challenging due to the vast diversity in lymph node cytology. There has been a lack of standard guidelines for cytopathological reporting of lymph nodes. Sydney System has been recently proposed to provide consensus guidelines for the classification and reporting of lymph node FNAC and to maintain uniformity in reporting.

Aims:

The present study aimed to analyze the utility of the proposed Sydney System.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively studied lymph node FNAC cases which were retrieved from hospital records with relevant clinical and radiological details along with the histopathological follow-up to assess the risk of malignancy in each category.

Results:

A total of 1572 cases from lymph nodes were reclassified according to the Sydney System. The most common site was cervical lymph nodes followed by intrabdominal, mediastinal, inguinal, and axillary. The risk of malignancy was found to be highest for category V (93.5%) and least for category II (13.7%) followed by category IV (66.6%), category III (33.3%), and category I (25%). The diagnostic accuracy of our study was 90.1%.

Conclusions:

The proposed Sydney System is helpful in the systematization and standardization of lymph node FNA diagnosis and reporting. It provides increased efficacy in clinical management with enhanced communication between clinicians and cytopathologists. Moreover, clinical practice would also benefit from management recommendations specific to diagnostic categories with increasing risk of malignancy.
The Role of Immunohistochemistry in Reducing the “Atypia of Undetermined Significance (AUS)” Category in Serous Fluid Cytology
Authors: Yarikkaya Enver , Erdogan-Durmus Senay
Published: February 2025

Background and Aims:

The International Serous Fluid Cytopathology Reporting System aimed to establish standardized protocols to ensure consistency in the reporting of serous fluid cytological specimens. In the search for higher diagnostic accuracy and a reduction in indeterminate categories, such as atypia of undetermined significance (AUS), ancillary tests like immunohistochemical (IHC) staining panels were performed. In our study, we aimed to evaluate whether the category of cases diagnosed as AUS by initial examination would change at the end of IHC studies.

Materials and Methods:

In total, 375 serous fluid cytology samples were examined in our laboratory for 10 months. Of these, 37 cases that were initially diagnosed as AUS were included in the study. A control group, comprising 20 cases initially diagnosed as negative for malignancy (NFM) was used. For the IHC study, sections from cell blocks were used for each group Then, the slides were stained with Ep-CAM/epithelial specific antigen (MOC31), Hector Battifora mesothelial-1 (HBME-1), and cluster of differentiation 68 (CD68).

Results:

Following the IHC study involving MOC31, HBME-1, and CD68, a significant reclassification was observed in cases initially diagnosed as AUS. Specifically, in 86.1% of these cases, a definitive categorization into either NFM or malignant was achieved. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups in terms of achieving a definitive category after the IHC study (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Our study emphasizes the critical importance of enhancing the initial IHC panel, initially composed of epithelial and mesothelial markers, with CD68. This strategic addition contributed significantly to the reduction of cases categorized as AUS.
The Second Edition of the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology: System Application, Outcome, and Cytohistological Correlation
Authors: Onyszczuk Magdalena , Drozdzowska Bogna
Published: February 2025

Background:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology for salivary gland lesions is sensitive and specific for diagnosing and treating salivary gland pathologies. The objective of the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (MSRSGC) is to organize the diagnostic information from the FNA into a uniform reporting terminology.

Aims:

The study was conducted retrospectively to reclassify previous diagnoses into the MSRSGC categories to determine the cytohistological concordance and assess the risk stratification by calculating the risk of malignancy (ROM) for different categories.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 248 FNA cases of salivary gland lesions were analyzed and reclassified according to the second edition of the MSRSGC. The histological diagnosis was considered the gold standard. The ROM for each category was calculated based on 101 histopathologic follow-up cases.

Results:

Of the 248 patients, 1.2% were classified as nondiagnostic, 37.9% as nonneoplastic, 1.2% as atypia of undetermined significance (AUS), 52.8% as benign neoplasm, 0.4% as uncertain malignant potential (SUMP), 0.4% as suspicious of malignancy (SFM), and 6.1% as malignant neoplasm. Histopathological correlation was available in 101 cases. The ROM was 0% for nonneoplastic lesions and benign neoplasms, and 100% for AUS, SUMP, SFM, and malignant categories. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of FNA cytology in diagnosing salivary gland lesions using MSRSGC were found to be 76.5%, 100%, 100%, and 95.3%, respectively.

Conclusion:

The use of the MSRSGC helps in triaging patients with salivary gland lesions, increases the effectiveness of communication between clinicians and pathologists, and thus facilitates individualized patient management.
Comparison of ProExC and p16ink4a Biological Markers in Lesional Smears With the Immunocytochemical Method and Relationship With Human Papillomavirus in Liquid-based Cervicovaginal Specimens
Authors: Usta Zeynep Turkmen , Yilmaz Zeynep Sagnak , Ersoz Safak , Mungan Sevdegul Aydin , Cobanoglu Umit , Guven Suleyman
Published: February 2025

Background:

This study investigated the determination of human papillomavirus (HPV) types in smears with and without lesions, and the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the ProExC and p16 biomarkers in smears with lesions.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 192 cervicovaginal smears were included in the study. ProExC (BD) and p16ink4a antibodies were applied to the lesion-containing samples by immunocytochemical method. If HPV was present, its type was determined. Patient biopsy specimens were used as a gold standard to confirm the lesion type. In addition, atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high-grade SIL (HSIL), and HSIL, atypical glandular cells, and the relationship between two biomarkers in cases diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma were investigated.

Results:

Of these, 192 cases included in our study, 119 had lesional smears and 73 had no lesional cells. Of the 191 cases in which HPV was investigated, 105 were negative and 86 were positive for HPV types 16, 18, and others. A statistically significant difference was found between HPV positivity and smears with lesions (P = 0.0001). p16 and ProExC positivity was extensive in cases with more severe lesions. A strong correlation was observed between high-risk HPV (+) and HSIL-detected cases.

Conclusion:

ProExC and p16 are biomarkers that facilitate the diagnosis of HSIL. Nuclear staining for the ProExC marker is easier to apply to cytological samples than p16.
Plasma Cells Out for a Swim! A Study on Myelomatous Involvement of Effusion Fluid and Cerebrospinal Fluid: A 10-Year Experience from a Tertiary Cancer Center
Authors: De Sayantan , Samanta Satarupa , Shah Majal
Published: February 2025

Background:

Multiple myeloma (MM), a hematological malignancy marked by clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow, occasionally presents with myelomatous effusion—a rare condition with a median survival of <4 months. Central nervous system involvement (CNS-MM), characterized by plasma cell infiltration in the CNS, leptomeninges, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is similarly rare and associated with dismal outcomes.

Aims:

To analyze the plasma cell involvement in body fluids and CSF in plasma cell neoplasms, correlating these findings with treatment strategies and patient outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study was conducted in the Oncopathology Department of a tertiary state cancer institute over 10 years (2013–July 2024). It included cases of plasma cell neoplasms with confirmed involvement of body cavity fluids or CSF. Data reviewed included epidemiological profiles, biochemical and hematological findings, immunohistochemistry results, treatment regimens, and follow-up information.

Results:

A total of 16 cases demonstrated neoplastic plasma cell involvement: 12 cases in pleural fluid and 4 cases in CSF. Of these, nine cases were diagnosed with MM, five cases with plasmacytoma, and two cases with plasma cell leukemia. Treatment included chemotherapy (10 patients), palliative radiotherapy (4 patients), combined palliative radiotherapy and chemotherapy (1 patient), and curative radiotherapy with chemotherapy (1 patient). Despite these interventions, the mean survival was only 2 months.

Conclusion:

Myelomatous involvement of effusion fluids and CSF is associated with a grim prognosis. These findings underscore the urgent need for multidisciplinary research and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes for these patients.
Volumetric Analysis of Different Obturating Techniques Using CBCT: An In-vivo Study
Authors: Kuttikkottil Rahul Kappedath , Sangal Aayasha , Babu Haritha , Puri Nikhil , Sebastian Varsha Maria , Krishnadas Vipin Chembuzha , Job Tisson Varghese
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Root canal obturation is a critical phase in endodontic therapy, aimed at preventing reinfection and ensuring long-term therapeutic success. The quality of obturation is determined by the ability of the filling material to effectively seal the root canal system, preventing microbial invasion and minimizing the risk of recurrent infection. Various obturation techniques, including Cold Lateral Condensation, Carrier-Based, Thermoplasticized Injectable, and Cold Free-Flow Compaction, are employed, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages in terms of material adaptation, ease of application, and the potential for void formation.

Methodology:

This study utilized Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for a comprehensive volumetric examination of the four root canal obturation techniques. CBCT was used to assess the material’s ability to fill the root canal space and identify the presence of voids, which could compromise the effectiveness of the obturation.

Discussion:

The Cold Lateral Condensation technique, while being cost-effective and easy to apply, may result in voids due to gaps between the gutta-percha cones. Other techniques, such as Carrier-Based and Thermoplasticized Injectable, offer improved adaptation and reduce the risk of void formation but may come with increased cost or complexity in application.

Conclusion:

The study underscores the importance of choosing an obturation technique that balances cost, ease of application, and material adaptation to ensure effective root canal sealing and minimize the risk of reinfection.
Continuous Cash Flow Modeling for Economic Evaluation and Risk Analysis in Mine Planning Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Authors: Ahmed Haitham M. , Adewuyi Sefiu , Ahmed Hussin M. A.
Published: February 2025

The discrete cash flow (DCF) model is usually used to estimate the net present value (NPV) of most projects. However, the model produces results that could be short of reality, especially for projects with high uncertainties that last for decades, as in mining projects. Hence, this paper develops a Continuous Cash Flow (CCF) model for the economic evaluation of mining projects. The model is used for the economic feasibility of a gold mine project in Saudi Arabia. The dynamic DCF model is also used for the same project and obtained results from both models were simulated using the Monte Carlo technique. Results show that the CCF model produces lower NPV values than the DCF. The developed model could be an alternative approach to determining the expected NPV in mine projects.
Triage Data-Driven Prediction Models for Hospital Admission of Emergency Department Patients: A Systematic Review
Authors: Shin Hyun A , Kang Hyeonji , Choi Mona
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Emergency department (ED) overcrowding significantly impacts healthcare efficiency, safety, and resource management. Predictive models that utilize triage information can streamline the admission process. This review evaluates existing hospital admission prediction models that have been developed or validated using triage data for adult ED patients. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library was conducted. Studies were selected if they developed or validated predictive models for hospital admission using triage data from adult ED patients. Data extraction adhered to the CHARMS (Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modelling Studies), and the risk of bias was evaluated using PROBAST (Prediction model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool). Results: Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria, employing logistic regression and machine learning techniques. Logistic regression was noted for its traditional use and clinical interpretability, whereas machine learning provided enhanced flexibility and potential for better predictive accuracy. Common predictors included patient demographics, triage category, vital signs, and mode of arrival. The area under the curve values for model performance ranged from 0.80 to 0.89, demonstrating strong discriminatory ability. However, external validation was limited, and there was variability in outcome definitions and model generalizability. Conclusions: Predictive models based on triage data show promise in supporting ED operations by facilitating early predictions of hospital admissions, which could help decrease boarding times and enhance patient flow. Further research is necessary to validate these models in various settings to confirm their applicability and reliability.
Weightage Identified Network of Keywords Technique: A Structured Approach in Identifying Keywords for Systematic Reviews
Authors: Sivakumar Sasidharan , Sivakumar Gowardhan
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop the weightage identified network of keywords (WINK) technique for selecting and utilizing keywords to perform systematic reviews more efficiently. This technique aims to improve the thoroughness and precision of evidence synthesis by employing a more rigorous approach to keyword selection. Methods: The WINK methodology involves generating network visualization charts to analyze the interconnections among keywords within a specific domain. This process integrates both computational analysis and subject expert insights to enhance the accuracy and relevance of the findings. In the example considered, the networking strength between the contexts of environmental pollutants with endocrine function as Q1 and systemic health with oral health-related terms as Q2 was examined, and keywords with limited networking strength were excluded. Utilizing the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms identified from the WINK technique, a search string was built and compared to an initial search with fewer keywords. Results: The application of the WINK technique in building the search string yielded 69.81% and 26.23% more articles for Q1 and Q2, respectively, compared to conventional approaches. This significant increase demonstrates the technique's effectiveness in identifying relevant studies and ensuring comprehensive evidence synthesis. Conclusions: By prioritizing keywords with higher weightage and utilizing network visualization charts, the WINK technique ensures comprehensive evidence synthesis and enhances accuracy in systematic reviews. Its effectiveness in identifying relevant studies marks a significant advancement in systematic review methodology, offering a more robust and efficient approach to keyword selection.
On the EU Directive no.2023/970 on the transparency of remuneration and enforcement mechanisms and its implementation challenges into the legal order of the Slovak Republic
Authors: Križan Viktor
Published: February 2025

Directive 2023/970 to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms, represents an important step of the European Union toward equal pay for men and women for equal work. It aims to address the persistent gender pay gap, introduce gender gap reporting obligations for employers, and strengthen legal tools to combat discrimination. Implementing this Directive in the Slovak Republic will require amendments to several legal regulations and bring administrative and financial demands, especially for large companies. Successful implementation can improve working conditions and equal pay, supporting social and economic development.
Przegląd orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego (październik–grudzień 2024)
Authors: Milkowski Kacper
Published: February 2025

The resolution of the panel of seven judges of the Polish Supreme Court of November 20, 2024 (case file no. III CZP 20/23) is of utmost importance for legal practice. In the resolution, the Polish Supreme Court assumes that failure to adopt a resolution due to the lack of a majority vote by property owners in favor of the resolution cannot justify granting a claim based on Article 25(1) of the Act of June 24, 1994, on the Ownership of Premises. Another important resolution of the Polish Supreme Court is the resolution of the panel of seven judges of November 6, 2024 (case file no. III CZP 27/24). As the Polish Supreme Court indicates, the owner of a property whose value has decreased as a result of the establishment of a restricted-use area is entitled to compensation under Article 129(2) of the Environmental Protection Law, even if the decrease is unrelated to the restrictions specified in Article 135(3a) of that Act. In the resolution of October 16, 2024 (case file no. III CZP 24/24), the Polish Supreme Court states that it is not permissible to encumber land covered by inland flowing waters with a transmission easement.
Violencia gineco-obstétrica en Ecuador. Tipificación penal y protección de los derechos de las mujeres
Authors: Pesántez Villavicencio María Emilia , Zamora Vázquez Ana Fabiola
Published: February 2025

La violencia gineco-obstétrica es una forma de violencia de género ejercida por personal de salud durante el embarazo, parto, posparto o en procedimientos gineco-obstétricos, que incluyen acciones u omisiones que vulneran la dignidad, los derechos y la salud de las mujeres. Esta práctica deshumanizante se manifiesta en tratos negligentes, falta de consentimiento informado, sobremedicalización, humillaciones y la negación de prácticas culturales, afectando particularmente a mujeres indígenas y grupos vulnerables. A pesar de estar reconocido en la normativa ecuatoriana a través de la Ley Orgánica Integral para Prevenir y Erradicar la Violencia contra las Mujeres, su falta de tipificación penal en el Código Orgánico Integral Penal (COIP) perpetúa su invisibilización y dificulta la justicia para las víctimas. La metodología utilizada para este trabajo fue de enfoque cualitativo, nivel de profundidad descriptivo, con la aplicación de los métodos inductivo-deductivo, comparativo y exegético jurídico. Se propone tipificar esta forma de violencia en el COIP, definiéndola como delito, e implementar garantías procesales como asesoría legal gratuita y procedimientos expeditos. Asimismo, se plantea incluir una perspectiva intercultural que respete las prácticas tradicionales de las mujeres indígenas, desarrollar programas de capacitación en derechos humanos y salud intercultural para el personal de salud, establecer un observatorio nacional para monitorear casos y sanciones, y fomentar campañas de información para empoderar a las mujeres sobre sus derechos. Esta medida busca garantizar un sistema de salud equitativo y respetuoso, promoviendo la dignidad y los derechos reproductivos de las mujeres en Ecuador.
Peranan Instagram Lpm Dinamika Dalam Penyebaran Informasi Bagi Mahasiswa UINSU
Authors: Anggraini Syifa , Rohani Laila
Published: February 2025

Media sosial menjadi saluran utama dalam penyebaran informasi yang disebarkan secara cepat dan luas dengan format yang menarik dan mudah diakses. Salah satu media sosial yang menjadi saluran utama yaitu Instagram yang mudah dalam mengakses berbagai informasi penting terkait universitas maupun diluar universitas. Adapun tujuan penelitian menganalisis bagaimana penggunaan media sosial Instagram @lpmdinamika berdampak terhadap penyebaran informasi bagi mahasiswa UIN SU dari segi penyampaian, pemahaman serta interaksi atau keterlibatan menjadi indikasi dan faktor keberhasilan dalam peranan Instagram LPM Dinamika UIN SU. Peneliti menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui wawancara, kuesioner dan observasi media sosial untuk memperoleh data yang akurat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Instagram LPM Dinamika berperan penting dalam meningkatkan kesadaran mahasiswa terhadap universitasnya. Peneliti memberikan gambaran tentang efektivitas media sosial dalam dunia pendidikan khususnya dalam memperkuat peran lembaga pers mhaiswa dalam menyebarkan informasi yang relevan.
Fiscal Decentralization in Kazakhstan and the impact on economic growth
Authors: Zupiruly Galymzhan , Zhanabay Mansiya
Published: February 2025

This article proposes a method for assessing the effects of fiscaldecentralization on economic development. The relationship between the properlevel of fiscal decentralization and economic growth for 17 regions and cities ofrepublican significance in Kazakhstan from 2010 to 2020 was evaluated usingpanel data. Panel cointegration and dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS)results suggest that fiscal decentralization has a negative and significant impacton gross regional product. The study found that both income and expendituredecentralization have a negative impact on economic growth, and that furtherfiscal decentralization currently has a negative impact on gross regional product(GRP) growth. Given the premise that fiscal decentralization usually promoteslocal economic progress, this consistently significant and powerful result of ourempirical analysis is surprising.
ИСТОРИЯ СТАНОВЛЕНИЯ И БУДУЩЕЕ ПРАВА НА ДОСТУП К ИНТЕРНЕТУ
Authors: Садуова Алуа
Published: February 2025

The need to recognize the right to access the Internet isextremely urgent nowadays, since this problem combines a set of factors thatconfirm the importance of attributing access to the Internet to independent andinalienable human rights. For decades, information and communicationtechnologies have influenced the formation of society, the world economy andother spheres of human activity. Despite the fact that the human right to accessthe Internet is extremely relevant today, no concrete measures have been takento implement it to this day, which is the problem of this study. Undoubtedly,discussions are underway in scientific circles, international organizations havedeveloped and implemented a number of recommendations, charters andguidelines for the protection of the right to access the Internet, however, theavailable sources are only of the nature of «soft law», do not impose internationallegal obligations on States and do not recognize the right to access the Internetas independent and inalienable human rights, which is also the problem of thisstudy. The research carried out within the framework of this work will make asignificant contribution to the recognition of access to the Internet as anindependent and inalienable human right. The author believes that acomprehensive study of the opinions of supporters and opponents of thisphenomenon will allow us to come to a broader understanding of what is adeterrent to the recognition of this right as an independent and inalienable humanright. The study presents evidence in the form of events, judicial practice, as wellas opinions of authoritative scientists engaged in the study of this issue, on thebasis of which the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary todetermine the right to access the Internet to independent and fundamental humanrights
Energy Efficiency in Multi-BD Symbiotic Radio Systems for 6G IoT Networks: A QoS-Constrained Optimization Approach
Authors: Adeoye Seun
Published: February 2025

The future 6G networks, along with the introduction of more and more IoT devices, need to develop distinct techniques that can overcome the energy-consumption-related problem while guaranteeing QoS. This work, Energy Efficiency Optimization in Multi-BD Symbiotic Radio Systems, discusses a potential solution to improve green IoT networks. Symbiotic Radio uses ambient backscatter to reduce energy consumption, given the capability of passive IoT devices to harvest energy from ambient signals and transmit information without licensed infrastructure. A new time-splitting-based symbiotic relay scheduling system called Timing-SR (T-SR) is proposed here to control the resources required to provide the minimum required throughout the SBDs. Consequently, Conic Quadratic Representation (CQR) and Sequential Quadratic (SQ) solve the routine non-convex optimization. This paper compares the energy saving of T-SR scheduling with the existing TDMA systems for densely deployed IoT environments and finds that the proposed one substantially saves energy requirements. This work helps to progress further sustainable 6G networks and indicates future development aims in increasing spectrally and energy efficient networks.
BEST PRACTICE FOR GLOBAL IMPACT; FOSTERING COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE THROUGH MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Authors: Chaudhry Saima
Published: February 2025

BEST PRACTICE FOR GLOBAL IMPACT; FOSTERING COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE THROUGH MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF MICROSCOPY VERSUS PCR TECHNIQUEFORTHEDETECTION OF PLASMODIUMSPECIESIN PAKISTAN
Authors: Ather Sehrish , Ayub Romana , Tariq Zakria
Published: February 2025

Background:According to latest data availablePlasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum are the most common species of plasmodiumpresent inPakistan. This study focuses on the currentstatus of malaria specie distribution across different provincesof Pakistan.Material & Methods: This isa cross sectional studywhich is community based it was carriedout inendemic areas of04 provinces of Pakistan. The study was conducted stepwise by first microscopically confirming Plasmodium-positiveblood samples and later these samples were reconfirmed by polymerase chain reaction(PCR)specie specific for detecting four species of human malaria.Results:Total of450 PCR-positive sampleswerecollectedamongst these29(6.4%) were P. falciparum, 386(85.8%) were P. vivax,and 35(7.8%) were mixedP. falciparum and P. vivax.Total39 (8.7%) P. falciparum,393 (87.3%) were P. vivaxand mixed infections were (18%)positive in microscopically.There were no positive cases of Plasmodium malariaeandPlasmodium ovale.Conclusion: According to the study findings P. vivax andP. falciparumare most prevalent plasmodium species in in Pakistan, in addition mixed infectionswerealso contributingto malaria prevalencein Pakistan. Regional variation in the prevalence and species compositionwas also found in the study.KeyWords: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax,Malaria, Pakistan
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH
Authors: Yasmeen Bushra , Jamshaid Nermeen , Khan Muhammad Zohaib
Published: February 2025

Background:Environmental pollution impactspublic health and is accountable for causing many of the current environmental challenges and issues. To face environmental challenges,environmental education is a necessary factor to look after.An effort was made to find out the major source of environmentalpollution,the relationship between sources of pollution, andthe public health issues due to environmental pollution.Material and Methods:A cross-sectional survey method was used. Using a systematic random sampling technique, data was collected from 429 households in Samanabad Town(225 households from UC-86,204 households from UC-107, one person from each household).Data wereanalyzed by using SPSS 21. Results:The study indicatesthat burning, winter heating,and construction workersfound the major sources of environmental pollution and cause of multiple health issues: eyes and pulmonary. It is creating serious issues in social life,such as dust, traffic jam, emergencies, feweroutdoor activities and social distancing. Traffic issues create sudden emergencies affecting public health negatively. Conclusion:Public awareness through education on environmental changes and climate, tree plantation and social education for the adoption of safety measures about and health seems to be a health-conscious approach; how to live a safe life needed to be addressed: social education and health education along with the polluted free friendly environment.Key Words: Environmental Pollution, Public health, Health education
Community Perspectives and Institutional Dynamics in Water and Sanitation Access in Havana Informal Settlement Windhoek
Authors: Amutenya Tekla , Alaji Friday
Published: February 2025

While we recognize the value of these suggestions, we would like to clarify that the data collection phase of the study has already been completed, and additional data collection is not feasible at this stage. However, we have ensured that the existing data set is methodologically robust and representative of the study's scope and objectives. The sample was purposefully selected to capture diverse perspectives and ensure thematic saturation, which we believe adequately supports the conclusions and recommendations presented in the manuscript.
Emigrarea ca miracol: Banatul ca loc miraculos al primelor treceri de frontieră
Authors: Vincze Ferenc
Published: February 2025

This paper focuses on a recurring scene in fiction about emigration, the crossing of physical and geographical borders. The practice of crossing borders is an act of separation from the home, the familiar, and can be understood as a trigger for the later consequences of emigration, since this act creates the situation in which the emigrant experiences himself as a stranger, as a different person in the destination. In the literature on Eastern Europe, there have been many texts that thematize the act of crossing borders, but this thesis will focus on how the first—and to this extent most prominent—border crossing leading to emigration can be linked to the phenomenon of the miracle and, at the same time, to the region of Banat.
Dolia ex Tarraconensis
Authors: TREMOLEDA JOAQUIM , RUEDA PRUNELL MARIA
Published: February 2025

This paper provides an approach to the characteristics and spread of the dolia in Hispania Tarraconensis. The first part focuses on the vessel morphological aspects, the manufacture process, and so on. With a special emphasis on the stamps and capacity indications documented in the area, and its importance for the study of these vessels. The second part revolves around its territorial spread, that is, pinpointing the areas with higher concentration of settlements with dolia, and its chronological evolution, indicating the chronological and geographical differences of the vessels.
Un espai de treball amb dolia a la vilÃ‚Â·la romana del Collet (Calonge i Sant Antoni, Baix EmpordÃƒ )
Authors: BOUZAS MARC , BURCH I RIUS JOSEP , PRAT MARC , ROQUÃƒâ€° CARLES , VIVÃƒâ€œ CODINA DAVID
Published: February 2025

This paper presents the finding of a working area with dolia defossa in the Roman villa of Ã¢â‚¬Å“El ColletÃ¢â‚¬Â (Calonge i Sant Antoni, Baix Emporda). The dolia were connected to a channel made of imbrices. First, the paper presents a detailed analysis of the stratigraphy of the zone aiming to date the use of the space and relate it with the known phases of the villa, and it is calculated the volume of one of these dolia. After that, a petrographic study is done. Finally, some hypotheses about its use are shown, being the most likely possible the one that relates the dolia with a heated space, maybe a bath, found immediately to the north of the working area.
AproximaciÃƒÂ³n a los dolia de Ercavica (Canaveruelas, Cuenca). Un primer estado de la cuestiÃƒÂ³n
Authors: PASCUAL SÃƒÂNCHEZ ÃƒÂNGELES
Published: February 2025

The city of Ercavica is well known for its urban layout and for the studies carried out on its architectural structures. With reference to the research on ceramics, for the first time, a preliminary compilation of the dolia documented in different areas of the Roman city of Ercavica has been carried out in order to show their formal and decorative peculiarities.
A Encosta do Patarinho (Santa Comba Dao, Viseu): o contributo dos dolia para o enquadramento cronologico e funcional do sitio
Authors: MATOS PEDRO , CATARINO HELENA , COSTEIRA DA SILVA RICARDO
Published: February 2025

In recent years, dolia have deserved special attention in archaeological studies of domestic pottery, as they witness the development of productive activities of different natures and are, sometimes, in association with other elements, capable of supporting proposals for chronological and functional interpretations aimed at certain archaeological contexts. With a long diachrony of use that ends up making its character of fossil director unfeasible, they have, on the other hand, technical and morphological variations that may become elements of classification, with which characteristic patterns of certain periods can be identified. It is precisely this scientific potential of dolia that we will explore in this text, focused on the presentation of materials from the archaeological site of Patarinho (Santa Comba Dao, Viseu), considering, for this, only the specimens obtained in preserved archaeological contexts, dated based on the terminus post quem established from the relative chronology indicators.
Os dolia de villa Cardilio (Torres Novas, Portugal): uma primeira abordagem a sua integraÃƒÂ§ao na economia da villa
Authors: FILIPE VICTOR , VIEGAS CATARINA , FABIÃƒÆ’O CARLOS , RAMOS ROMÃƒÆ’O
Published: February 2025

Located in the current municipality of Torres Novas (Portugal), in the Tagus Valley, the Roman Villa of Cardilio has been known since the 1930s, having been excavated in the 1960s and 1980s. It is positioned in an area of rich soils favourable to agriculture, with good water resources and access to important land and river routes. The aim of this paper is to provide a general approach to the dolia from Villa Cardilio, mostly from the excavations carried out in the 1980s by Antonio Nunes Monteiro. The existence, on the one hand, of a considerable number of dolia among the pottery of the site and, on the other hand, of some signs that seem to indicate that wine was produced in this settlement intended for exportation in amphorae (Lusitania 3), represent important signs of the potential existence of cellae vinariae and, simultaneously, of the use of dolia in the wine production system. Additionally, in recent investigations within the current project (Ã‚Â«Villa Cardilio e a romanizacao da bacia hidrografica do AlmondaÃ‚Â»), pottery kilns were identified and, among other types of vessels, dolia could have been produced. The chemical and petrographic characterization of the manufactured pottery will clarify this question.
Dolia da villa romana da Horta da Torre e do sitio arqueologico de SÃƒÂ£o Pedro (CabeÃƒÂ§o de Vide, Fronteira, Alentejo): uma primeira abordagem
Authors: BOMBICO SONIA , PEREIRA PEDRO , CARNEIRO ANDRÃƒâ€° , OLIVEIRA CÃƒâ€°SAR , QUARESMA JOSÃƒâ€° CARLOS
Published: February 2025

The present work aims to present the collection of dolia from two Roman archaeological contexts in the municipality of Fronteira (Portugal) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ the villa of Horta da Torre (2012-2019), the site of Sao Pedro (2000-2005), including the area next to the Church of Sao Pedro. A total of 37 fragments were characterized and typologically classified. To identify the content of the dolia, analyses of the organic residues present on the ceramic fragments were carried out, studying 6 samples by gas chromatography with mass detection (GC/MS).
ImportaÃƒÂ§ÃƒÂ£o e produÃƒÂ§ÃƒÂ£o local/regional de dolia na faixa costeira da Lusitania meridional: o caso de LoulÃƒÂ© Velho
Authors: VIEGAS CATARINA , DE ALMEIDA RUI
Published: February 2025

Among the common pottery of Loule Velho, currently being studied within the scope of the LORIVAI research project under the coordination of the authors, a large set of dolia stands out, including both locally/regionally produced examples and imports from the neighbouring province of Baetica. Among these, those originating from the Guadalquivir Valley are particularly well represented. This work presents an initial systematization of the dolia from Loule Velho, focusing on their typological classification and the characterization of their main production groups. It also seeks to contextualize and compare this data with findings from other Roman sites in the Algarve (urban centres and villae) where such containers are also documented, albeit unevenly. The high proportion of imported dolia, especially from the Guadalquivir Valley, raises the possibility that the trade of this type of container reached the site of Loule Velho and other locations along the Algarve coast transporting wine from that region and were subsequently repurposed for various storage activities involving different food products within the villaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s economic context.
Dolia ex Baetica para aceite, vino y garum: sÃƒÂ­ntesis y nuevas perspectivas
Authors: BERNAL CASASOLA DARÃƒÂO , GARCÃƒÂA VARGAS ENRIQUE , GONZÃƒÂLEZ TOBAR IVÃƒÂN , BOURGEON ORIANE , LEÃƒâ€œN BÃƒâ€°JAR MANUEL
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a synthesis of the use of dolia, in its different variants, in the province of Baetica, both for the production of olive oil and for the fermentation of wine and the maceration of fish sauces. For this purpose, either the production structures (mostly rural, although some of them urban), and especially the typology and problems of the ceramic containers used in them, are analyzed. We reflect on the most appropriate terminology for their definition, combining the data provided by the classical sources and the archaeological evidence, and conclude that, despite the various existing forms, the reduction in size with respect to the dolia of other provinces is an indisputable reality. Much of the data used, from about 25 sites scattered throughout Andalusia, are unpublished or from recent archaeological research.