bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Complex approach to the conservative treatment of hallux rigidus
Authors: Ilchenko D. V. , Ilyin D. O. , Kardanov A. A. , Achkasov E. E. , Korolev A. V.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. Hallux rigidus (HR) is a common source of forefoot pain, which leads to progressive loss of range of motion in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP1) joint and pathologically affects biomechanics of the whole lower limb. HR is characterized by degeneration of the articular surfaces of MTP1 joint with the formation of bone growths, cysts and erosions, osteochondral defects and loose bodies. The frequency of occurrence of HR is 1 in 40 adults older than 50 years, and this localization of osteoarthritis is the most common among all joints of the foot. The aim of this article is to improve the results of conservative treatment of HR through the use of physical rehabilitation methods, such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and foot orthotics.

Materials and methods. This study included retrospective cases of 24 patients (28 feet), who underwent a single course of conservative treatment of HR at the European Clinic for Sports Traumatology and Orthopedics (ECSTO) of the European Medical Center (EMC) since January 2014 to December 2018. The patients’ mean age was 51 years (range, 41 to 69 years). Median time between the beginning of treatment and final examination was 26 months (interquartile range from 17 to 36 months). Patient satisfaction, VAS pain scale, AOFAS and FAAM questionnaires and MTP1 dorsiflexion were evaluated in this study.

Results. According to AOFAS scale, we obtained 18% (5/28) of excellent, 78% (22/28) of good, 4% (1/28) of fair and no poor results. Median AOFAS score significantly increased from 58.5 points before treatment to 87.0 points on the final examination (p<0.05). Median FAAM daily activity subscale showed 98% of functional outcome with median subjective score of 95%, median FAAM sports score was 97% and median subjective sports score rate was 90%. Patient’s satisfaction at the final examination was “excellent” in 57% (16/28), “good” in 39% (11/28), “fair” in 4% (1/28) of cases and no poor results were obtained. Median VAS pain scale decreased from 5 points before treatment to 1 point at the final examination (p<0.05). Median angle of the MTP1 dorsiflexion significantly increased from 23° before treatment to 30° on the final examination (p<0.05).

Conclusion. Described approach of the conservative treatment of HR is an effective method of treatment of early stages of the disease with high patient satisfaction rate and functional outcome.
Development of Competition in Russia in the Digital Economy
Authors: Svalova Yu. A. , Konnov G. N.
Published: September 2021

The article discusses a number of problems and prospects for the development of competition in the context of the growing digitalization of the Russian economy. It is noted that the digital economy is becoming a relatively independent environment for the economic life of business entities. The reaction of the state, business and the population caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic served as a catalyst to accelerate the digitalization of the economy.Largely, this acceleration was due to the ineffectiveness of standard measures to combat the pandemic, which made it necessary to revise the “frame of reference” for the development of the economy as a whole, to adjust the traditional approaches to antimonopoly regulation.According to the authors, the modern economic policy of Russia should be aimed at preserving and developing domestic entrepreneurship interested in developing the national economic environment, using profits for the development of domestic markets.This approach creates the preconditions for the growth of a national socially responsible business focused on competing in foreign markets.To achieve this goal, it is necessary to update the existing legal instruments (including using the mechanism provided for by the National Plan for the Development of Competition in the Russian Federation) in the field of antimonopoly control, tariff regulation, public procurement in order to ensure the growth of the competitiveness of Russian goods (including services) in foreign markets.
New Year's Address of the Editorin-Chief to Readers, Authors and Members of the Editorial Board and Editorial Board of the Journal Russian Competition Law and Economy
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Published: September 2021

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Comment on the Article “Retail vs. Marketplace”
Authors: Gulenkov M. S.
Published: September 2021

This comment reflects the author's personal opinion.
Decartelization of the economy: working model, alternative and combined approaches
Authors: Zavarukhin V. P. , Lisitsyn-Svetlanov A. G. , Maksimov S. V.
Published: September 2021

The article examines the concept, prehistory and modern practice of cartelization of the Russian economy. The key factors of the growth of cartelization are highlighted, the main approaches to modernization of the modern state policy on decartelization of the Russian economy are formulated. The intensive control over tenders by the antimonopoly bodies, Federal Treasury, Accounting Chamber and Government customers made it possible not only to reveal a large-scale practice of artificial bidding prices regulation using cartel schemes but also to reveal signs of a system of organized abuse in the field of public procurement, among which the cartel is not the most dangerous crime. Currently, the decisions on admissibility of business entities agreements in main areas of market relations should be taken in terms of facilitating the transition to an innovative digital economy, overcoming the general economic crisis, reinforced by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as of maintaining a balance between transnational economic relations and protectionism of national jurisdictions. The most promising direction for the formation of common approaches to countering cartelization of digital economy might be an initiation of the development within the framework of UNCITRAL (UN Commission on International Trade Law) of a model law of the appropriate content, which refers to the form of "soft law", as well as of similar EAEU model law.
List of unscrupulous (unfair) suppliers: improvement is necessary
Authors: Tikhomirov P. A.
Published: September 2021

The article shows legal and economical nature of unfair supplier list (black list) in Russian public procurement system, black list inclusion statistics, black list appeal court practice, problems and ways of improvement of this instrument, transformation to business reputation index.
Analytical review of judicial cases involving antitrust body
Authors: Vovkivskaya L. V. , Savostina E. V.
Published: September 2021

Analysis of the arbitration court’s legal positions in cases of violation of antimonopoly legislation on the following issues: limitation period for the institution of administrative proceedings for merger deals, determining the dominant position of an economic entity, court actions against, Antimonopoly service warnings, administrative fines reductions, ways of proving anti-competitive agreements. 

Purpose: the formation of uniform approaches in law enforcement practice in cases of violation of antitrust laws.
Export Cartels: the Problem of Antitrust Regulation
Authors: Sushkevich A. G. , Sokur V. S.
Published: September 2021

The legal assessment of export cartels today is one of the most pressing problems in the field of antitrust regulation, including in relation to transnational markets. The authors analyze the essence of the export cartel phenomenon, judicial and other law enforcement practice in cases of export cartels, identify its characteristic features and propose ways to solve the problem, including in relation to the Eurasian Economic Union.
Legal Aspects of Defining Market’ Boundaries where Digital Platforms’ Owners Participate: Amex Case
Authors: Maslov A. O.
Published: September 2021

Year by year, digital platforms are becoming more popular in doing business. At the same time antitrust regulators around all the world face with challenges in analyzing the market boundaries where digital platforms’ owners participate.

The article examines legal aspects of determining product and geographical boundaries

of markets where digital platforms’ owners operate.

The article deals with Amex case in which The US Supreme Court held that boundaries of the market where two-sided transactional digital platforms’ owners operate should be determined by the transaction. No doubt, this approach is debatable and the fact that the Court issued 5—4 decision proves that.

The article also deals with approaches in competition law doctrine to defining the boundaries of product markets in which the owners of digital platforms are involved.
Studi Kasus Konsep Pemahaman Diri Siswa MTs N 3 Cirebon
Authors: Nakhma’ussolikhah Nakhma’ussolikhah
Published: September 2021

Pada prinsipnya siswa kelas VII D merupakan individu yang ada disekolahdan perlu diberi bimbingan berupa pengembangan diri pada bidang pribadidisebut dengan layanan klasikal, layanan individual maupun layanankelompok. Sesuai dengan usia perkembangan dan jenjang peralihan darimasa anak – anak menuju remaja awal dikenal dengan istilah masa transisi.Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi sikap pemahaman diri siswa perlu diketahuioleh guru BK dan wali kelas VII D. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini Untukmenggali permasalahan terkait konsep pemahaman diri pada siswa kelas VIID di MTs Negeri 3 Cirebon. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitiankualitatif yang bersifat studi kasus dengan perolehan sumber data primersiswa kelas VII D sesuai dengan indikator konsep pemaham diri siswa,bersama 3 responden (YM, AL, CH,) dan data sekunder meliputi guru BKkelas VII, Wali kelas VII D. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian iniberupa pedoman wawancara (interview guide), pedoman observasi, Analisisyang digunakan dengan teknik triangulasi data. Hasil dari penelitian yangtelah dilakukan yaitu konsep pemahaman diri negatif siswa kelas VII D diMTs N 3 Cirebon Diketahui siswa yang memiliki konsep diri negativeterdapat 3 siswa yang sesuai dengan indikator dari guru BK, wali kelas VIID.
Hubungan Self Efficacy Dengan Motivasi Berprestasi Pada Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Cilegon Dan Implikasi Bagi Program Bimbingan Dan Konseling
Authors: Nadiya Opah , Afiati Evi , Nurmala Meila Dwi
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi untuk mengetahui hubungan self efficacydengan motivasi berprestasi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untukmeningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa dalam meningkatkan motivasi dalammeraih prestasi siswa kelas XI MIPA dan XI IPS. Jenis penelitian ini adalahpenelitian korelasional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 186 siswa dari 349 siswakelas XI di SMA Negeri 1 Cilegon. Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi hasilpengamatan dan pengalaman peneliti, bahwa seseorang dengan self efficacyrendah menganggap dirinya tidak mampu mengerjakan segala sesuatu yangada disekitarnya. Pendekatan penelitian yang penulis gunakan adalahpendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrument berupaangket. Dari hasil uji hipotesis korelasi Product Moment diketahui koefisienProduct Moment (rₓₗy) antara Self Efficacy (X) dengan Motivasi Berprestasi(Y) kemudian dilihat dengan r tabel atau melihat P-value berdasarkanperhitungan program SPSS for windows 20.0, maka hasil nilai korelasi rhitung sebesar -0,094 lebih kecil dari koefisien r tabel sebesar 0,227 padataraf signifikasi 5% atau P-value lebih besar dari 0,05. Dengan demikian,terdapat hubungan yang positif antara Self Efficacy dengan MotivasiBerprestasi siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 1 Cilegon Tahun Ajaran2019/2020.
Identifikasi Permasalahan Santri Melalui Instrumen Alat Ungkap Masalah Di Pondok Pesantren Yogyakarta
Authors: Kusaini Utami Niki
Published: September 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi bidang masalah yang paling mengganggu pada santri di Pondok Pesantren Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis survey. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 445 santri kelas VII di dua Pondok Pesantren di Kota Yogyakarta. Alat ungkap masalah umum digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi bidang masalah pada santri di Pondok Pesantren. Instrumen ini terdiri dari 225 item pernyataan dan 10 bidang masalah, meliputi: (1) Jasmani dan Kesehatan (JDK); (2) Diri Pribadi (DPI); (3) Hubungan Sosial (HSO); (4) Ekonomi dan Keuangan (EKD); (5) Karier dan Pekerjaan (KDP); (6) Pendidikan dan Pelajaran (PDP); (7) Agama, Nilai dan Moral (ANM); (8) Hubungan Muda Mudi (HMM); (9) Keadaan dan Hubungan dalam Keluarga (KHK); dan (10) Waktu Senggang (WSG). Data yang dikumpulkan kemudian dianalisis untuk mengidentifikasi paling banyak item yang mengganggu disetiap bidang masalah. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa bidang masalah yang paling mengganggu santri di Pondok Pesantren adalah bidang hubungan sosial (HSO) 34.08% rata-rata santri yang memilih sebanyak 10 orang, bidang diri pribadi (DPI) 35.8% rata-rata santri yang memilih sebanyak 8 orang dan bidang jasmani dan kesehatan (JDK) sebesar 30.77% rata-rata santri yang memilih sebanyak 8 orang.
IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013 TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DASAR MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH NEGERI (MIN) DI KABUPATEN ACEH SELATAN
Authors: Masni Masni , Jamin Hanifuddin , Agustina Maya
Published: September 2021

Research was carried out on the subject of "Implementation of the 2013 curriculum for the elementary level of the State Islamic Middle School (MIN) in South Aceh Regency". This research was conducted at MIN in the South Aceh Regency and included up to 27 MINs. This research was conducted using a triangulation of research method, blending or mixing a qualitative and quantitative. The selection of the research sample was done by randomsampling. The stages of the research include the distribution of research instruments in the form of questionnaires to be filled out by the teacher, subsequent observations and interviewswith the headmaster and the teachers of the MIN. The results of the questionnaire on the success rate of curriculum implementation in 2013 showed the "medium" category with a percentage of 69.50%, while for the "high" and "low" categories, each showed a figure of 6.78%. The results of interviews with school principals and MIN teachers revealed that the implementation of the 2013 curriculum in MIN in South Aceh Regency had been applied for 3 years specifically for Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects. The obstacles MIN teachers face in the South Aceh Regency area are the teachers' lack of understanding of theimplementation of the teaching and learning process, the design of learning devices, limited facilities and supporting infrastructure, IT mastery and the use of 2013 curriculum evaluation applications.
Decline in air transport sector performance as a result of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak
Authors:   JSC ", Dolzhenko N. A. ,   Academy of Civil Aviation",   , Almaty, Kazakhstan,   email:  nadin-air@mail.ru
Published: September 2021

Tackling the crisis is nothing new for airlines and the aviation and tourism sector in general. Just as the industry has overcome past epidemics, economic downturns, annoying security breaches and other debilitating events, it will also overcome the COVID-19 crisis. Actions taken by the government, industry leaders and individual airlines during this period will influence the depth of the crisis, how long the impact will last, how quickly the industry will recover, to what extent the industry will be transformed, and which companies will emerge relatively stronger than their peers.
A digital technology for scanning the luminescent characteristics of alkali halide crystals
Authors:   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, Мarатоvа А. G. ,   e-mail: nczhiger@mail.ru, Ubayev Zh. К. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan; e-mail: nczhiger@mail.ru, Shunkeyev К. Sh. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan; e-mail: nczhiger@mail.ru, Myasnikova L. N. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan; e-mail: nczhiger@mail.ru
Published: September 2021

A digital technology for scanning the X-ray luminescence, tunnel luminescence, and thermostimulated luminescence spectra in the spectral range from 200 nm to 850 nm is experimentally demonstrated using the example of a NaCl crystal, which is part of the group of alkali halide crystals. This is done with the specified spectrum intervals and scanning speed using a high-aperture monochromator MSD-2 and a photoelectronic multiplier type H 8259 of the company “Hamamatsu”, operating in the photon counting mode, controlled by special programs SpectraScan and ThermoScan. The obtained experimental data are digitally converted for further processing of the graphical representation of the results using the OriginPro software package, which allows you to draw up graphical dependencies of the spectra and perform their mathematical processing.
Development of innovative technology for continuous heap leaching of gold
Authors:   ROO “ National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan», Аlmаty, Kаzаkhstаn, Bitimbaev M. , Bahmagambetova G. ,   Satbayev University, Аlmаty, Kаzаkhstаn
Published: September 2021

Theproposedmethodologyforthedeterminationoftechnicalandeconomiccharacteristicsofgoldheapleac hingprocessisbasedontheexistingexperience, thefollowingfactorsaretakenintoaccount: justification of the upcoming costs for the first stage of the study and evaluation of the object; justification of the upcoming expenses for the second stage of the study and evaluation of the object; justification of the upcoming expenses for the third stage of the study of the object, associated capital costs and incidental expenses; comparative characteristics of costs at various stages of examination and assessment; organization of production at the operating enterprise.
Participant's Perception of Sewing Course toward Course and Training Institute in Mattirowalie Village, Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency
Authors: Subair Nurlina , Nur Syahban , Haris Risma , Hasmawati
Published: September 2021

This study aims at describing the Participant’s Perception of sewing course toward Course and Training Institute in Mattirowalie Village, Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency. This type of research used in this study applied a descriptive qualitative research method that aims to see the perceptions of the participants in the sewing course. The information in this study consisted of six people, women, and one man. Data collection uses two techniques, namely, interviews and documentation. The results of the study based on interview data obtained from Participant's Perception of sewing course toward Course and Training Institute (LKP), it can be said that sewing course learning has been going well, starting from the implementation of activities and infrastructure. Although there is still much that needs to be improved regarding the learning itself so that participants are never satisfied and continue to learn how to make clothes that have high selling value and the importance of sewing courses for women who want to have the skills to be self-employed.
Private Sector Contribution in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 in Kendari, Indonesia
Authors: Sudirman Faturachman Alputra , Rifai Rahim
Published: September 2021

This study aims to explain and find out how the contribution of PT DSSP Power Kendari in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7 (clean and affordable energy) through cooperation between PT DSSP Power Kendari and State Electricity Company (PLN). This study uses a qualitative approach and type of descriptive research with data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. This study uses the theory of sustainable development using the concept of Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The results of the study show that the contribution of PT DSSP Power Kendari in achieving SDGs 7 is to collaborate with PLN with a contract period of 25 years, to provide electricity with a capacity of 2 x 50 megawatts and create electricity education programs for the younger generation, this contribution is made to achieve development sustainable electrical energy by discovering the use of household electricity in the city of Kendari.
Determinants of emotional labour among employees in the hospitality industry in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Blankson-Stiles-Ocran Sarah , Amissah Eunice Fay , Mensah Abigail Opoku
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of emotional labour among frontline employees in Ghanaian hotels. Specifically, the study identified the determinants of emotional labour which were hypothesized to have significant effects on emotional labour. A total of 205 frontline employees participated in the paper-pencil survey. The questionnaires contained items measuring individual, situational and organisational factors of emotional labour. The results indicated that among the determinants, gender, age and variety of emotional displays had significant effects on emotional labour. These results suggest that gender, age and variety of emotional displays play a critical role in employees’ performance of emotional labour in hotels.
Unveiling the potential nutrients present in fresh and dried Makuea Poo-Ung
Authors: Fraikue Frances Betty , Prasanna Kumar Pillai Janardhanan. , Amenumey Edem Kwesi , Acquah Samuel Joe
Published: September 2021

Makuea poo-ung is a highly nutritious fruity vegetable. The main objective of this study was to compare the nutritional contents of fresh and dried makuea poo-ung, then compare to nutrients presents in general eggplants. Makuea poo-ung was pre-treated before reagents and chemicals were used to identify the specific nutrients present, whilst independent T-Test was used to analyse the significant differences. Results revealed that fresh and dried makuea poo-ung contained the six food nutrients. However, comparison between fresh makuea poo-ung and general nutrients in eggplants revealed very substantial diversions. Apart from Vitamin A which fell within the range of eggplants reviewed, most nutrients present in makuea poo-ung compared to eggplants were either less or more than the range reviewed. Conclusively, fresh and dried makuea poo-ung are nutritious to consume and serve as food supplements. It is recommended that commercial/traditional caterers and home makers should patronize makuea poo-ung.
Socio-economic effects of electricity crisis and coping strategies
Authors: Moore Mary Acquaye
Published: September 2021

Ensuring there is regular supply of electricity to support industrial growth and development is a huge challenge for countries the world over. However, Ghana’s power supply challenges culminated into a four-year electricity crisis (2012-2016) that earned the name “dumsor,” meaning “on and off” in the Akan language. The crisis was different in its intensity, complexity, and reach from any previously recorded case. At its peak, a greater expanse of southern Ghana endured a load shedding schedule of 12 hours with electricity and 24 hours without electricity, with the capital city (Accra) being the worse affected. Heavy electricity consumers were among the hardest hit businesses since the dumsor did not only increase operational cost and reduce productivity but also resulted in significant withdrawal of investments. The narrative was progressively dismal for hotels because the industry has high entry and exit costs and their success and reputation is based on rendering quality services at a comparatively lower price. Thus, any compromise on their product results in disproportionate decline in patronage due to poor reviews and bad word-of-mouth. Given the above, a review of the socio-economic effects of dumsor on hotels and adopted coping strategies were needed to lay a framework to examine the effects of electricity crises on the tourism industry. Adopting a mixed- method approach, seventy-three (73) hotels in the Accra Metropolitan Area were engaged. The results reveal an increase in both operational cost and customer complaints. This brought about the adoption of diesel-fuelled generators as an immediate stop-gap measure to curb the crisis.
A model for tourists' information search behaviour on Ghanaian cuisine
Authors: Hiamey Stephen E. , Amenumey Edem
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study is to explore the information-seeking behaviour of international tourists in relation to Ghanaian cuisine. The study employed both the origin and destination context to gain an understanding of international tourists’ local food information search process. A grounded theory approach was used for both data collection and analysis. A total of 40 in-depth interviews were conducted in the process. The paper shows that most international tourists do not search or engage in an adequate information search on local food before their journeys. The findings further reveal that contextual conditions such as tourist typology and repeat visit shape tourists’ level of knowledge on local food, which in turn affect the information search strategies adopted at the destination. It is concluded that international tourists visiting Ghana are generally ignorant of the local cuisine; therefore, the Ghana Tourism Authority should find innovative ways of getting information on local cuisine to tourists upon arrival into the country.
Perceived organisational justice and unethical work behaviour among hotel employees in Accra: the role of gender and marital status
Authors: Letsa Lolonyo , Frempong Foster , Mensah Christopher
Published: September 2021

Ethics and organizational justice share common roots and patterns of development in that, employees’ ethical behaviours are influenced by the perceived fairness of the company’s policies, procedures and decision making. While this link has been established in many studies, whether this relationship is the same for different demographic groups has received little attention, particularly for the hospitality industry. This study, therefore, sought to examine perceived organisational justice and unethical work behaviours among hotel employees in Accra using gender and marital status as moderating variables. Data was collected from a sample of 379 employees of five four-star hotels in Accra. The moderated multiple regression technique, PROCESS by Hayes in SPSS was employed to test the significance of the moderating variables in the relationship between organisational justice and unethical work behaviour among hotel employees in Accra. The results showed that gender was significant in interactive justice effect on unethical work behaviours; while marital status was significant in distributive justice and procedural justice’ effect on unethical work behaviours among the hotel employees. The study recommends specific strategies for discouraging unethical workplace behaviours and encouraging organisational citizenship.
``Comparative analysis of negative constructions in standard Yorùbá and Egbá dialect
Authors: Sanusi Issa , Ọmọlewu Ọlatubọsun
Published: September 2021

This paper compares negative constructions in Standard Yorùbá (SY) and Ẹ̀gbá dialect (ẸD) using the Principles and Parameters theory as a theoretical framework. A major finding of this study is that while ‘má’ is attested as a negative marker in SY, it is attested as a progressive marker in ẸD. It is also found that, the negative marker ‘kò’ is the only negative marker in SY that has variants ‘kò’ and ‘ò’; but all negative markers in ẸD except ‘àì’ and ‘tì’ have variants. In terms of behaviour and features of these negative markers in different syntactic positions, a lot of differences exist between those that are attested in SY and ẸD, bringing about differences in their negative constructions. The paper concluded that, despite the fact that Ẹ̀gbá dialect is a dialect of Yorùbá, a lot of differences were seen in their negative constructions as a result of the differences in the syntactic positions and features of the negative markers attested in the two speech forms.
An Ecocritical Reading of Selected African Poems
Authors: Traoré Moussa
Published: September 2021

This paper discusses some ecocritical ideas in selected poems by Kofi Awoonor, Kofi Anyidoho and the Negritude poets David Diop and Birago Diop. Drawing on postcolonial ecocriticism theory the paper focuses on ecocritical symbolisms and their ramifications in order to show how African poets attend to the environment, community and modernity’s many flaws. The consideration of the Negritude poems in this study stems from the fact that Negritude Literature in general and the selected poems in particular have been examined mainly within the context of Black African identity and the antiracist effort in general. The paper demonstrates that ecological motifs or symbols are deployed by some African poets to express life, survival, and nostalgia.
Representation of The Other in Ghanaian Literary Texts: A Reading of Some Selected Works
Authors: TEIKO NII OKAIN
Published: September 2021

Ghanaian literary texts have been greatly influenced by post-colonial theory which tends to depict and (expose) the inaccuracy of the duality embedded in western imperialism manifested in the concepts of the self and the other. With post-colonial theory as background and specifically the theoretical formulations from Said’s Orientalism (1978), Bhabha’s The location of Culture (1994), and Spivak’s “Can the Subaltern Speak?” (2001), this paper examines how Ghanaian written literature re-inscribes the concept of the Other with intent of justifying the existence of the advantageous self which apparently denigrates the other. Using textual analysis of some representative texts, I argue that Ghanaian literary artists portray the concepts of the self and the other with different connotations and permutations which reflect the ideals of the society within the geo-political space of world Literatures.
Permanence of the Negative in Ayi Kwei Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
Authors: Britwum Atta
Published: September 2021

The present essay identifies the defining feature of Armah’s first novel as changelessness in the negative carried by language steeped in scatology. It pitches this reading against Armah’s later efforts at signaling missed optimism. The later reading raises also technical considerations that should make the novel’s scatology less irritating to readers’ senses. This essay argues that the changelessness derives from the perspective that frames the novel. That perspective, cast in the metaphysical method of reflection, conceives the world as made up of things ‘ready-made’, ‘rigid’. This, the essay argues, forbids the possibility of change and regeneration that Armah reads, post facto, into the novel.
Corpus Assisted Approach To Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
Authors: Nkansah Samuel Kwesi
Published: September 2021

Armah’s The Beautyful Ones are not yet Born is a novel known for its extensive portrayal of the ills and anomalies in the Ghanaian society right after independence. The majority of studies on the novel have overwhelmingly concluded that corruption is the preoccupation of the text. This view appears skewed in many respects. This paper argues that the corpus assisted approach can contribute methodologies to support objective investigation of the subject matters of the text. This study, adopting the corpus-assisted approach in a mix of numerical data and qualitative description of Armah’s The Beautyful Ones are not yet Born, used frequencies of the occurrence of pejorative terms in the text to determine the dominant subject matters in the novel. The approach reveals that “rot” and “decay” are the most dominant motifs used, followed by “filth”, “corruption”, and “bribery”. It suggests that clusters, i.e., recurrence of words, characters’ association with the words, and context of use serve as textual cues in thematic exploration. The approach aids in revealing that the real intent of The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born is that the total breakdown of the society rests on seemingly insignificant characters. The paper has implications for methodological approaches to thematic analysis of literary texts, particularly, the novel.
Futuring Africa: Immature Men and the Utility of Hope in Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
Authors: Sam Christabel
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper is to provide a re-reading of Armah as a writer of decadence and frustration. I argue that such readings remain prejudiced since scholars rarely identify the philosophy of Kant as a particularly useful resource which will aid one to understand the full complexity of Armah’s vision for postcolonial Ghana. Drawing on Kant’s age of enlightenment, this paper redeems Armah’s debut of pejorism by locating the novel’s diagnostic function within the complex paradigms of maturity and immaturity. Thus, this paper examines the ambiguities of Armah’s characterization and how it strengthens the utopian sensibilities embedded in the text. The paper concludes that Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born remains therapeutic for the advent of the new nation.
The challenges of internally displaced persons and the way forward: the Nigerian experience
Authors: Friday Ojonugwa Agbo
Published: September 2021

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are usually forced to flee or leave their homes, particularly in situations of armed conflict. They are displaced within their national territories and are generally subject to heightened suffering and vulnerability in many cases. It is also essential to state that the issue of internal displacement has become prominent because of the realisation that peace and reconstruction in conflict-ridden societies depend on the effective settlement and reintegration of displaced persons. Nigeria is a country that has a history of conflicts and displaced people. There has been a challenge in finding lasting peace through the employment of conflict resolution techniques and also the challenge of catering for the welfare of internally displaced persons in the country. However, peace and development without taking into account the settlement, return, and reintegration of IDPs. These desirous objectives are proving quite difficult in Nigeria as many challenges confront the government, policymakers, and humanitarian NGOs in providing the IDPs with their rights and needs. Some of the challenges can easily be overcome while some are more tasking requiring concerted efforts and massive resources to overcome. The aim of this article is to highlights the significant challenges confronting IDPs and provides some solutions to these challenges. In adopting the doctrinal method in discussions, the article finds that enormous challenges abound that confront IDPs in Nigeria, and it finds that there is the need for the government to find urgent solutions to the challenges of IDPs for the wellbeing of IDPs
SARS-CoV-2 infection and pancreatic disease
Authors: Dítě Petr , Kunovský Lumír , Kupka Tomáš , Dolina Jiří , Jabandžiev Petr , Uvírová Magdalena , Blaho Martin , Šenkyřík Michal , Martínek Arnošt
Published: September 2021

SARS-CoV-2 is an etiological factor in several diseases that the WHO designated covid-19. Covid-19 infection may affect the digestive tract, including the pancreas. The main/most common symptoms of covid-19 include fever (71.6%), cough (68.9%) subjective feeling of shortness of breath (71.2%). The gastrointestinal symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. The relationship of covid-19 and pancreas affection is not clearly described. A common finding is hyperlipasemia, eventually hyperamylasemia. Both conditions are usually associated with either no or minimal histomorphological changes, i.e. changes referred to as edematous glandular infiltration. Rarely, a necrotic form was reported. Nevertheless, the mortality of patients with acute pancreatitis who were covid-19 positive was higher than in covid-19 negative individuals. The available data indicate there is a link between covid-19 infection and the pancreas presenting as an acute disorder of the gland. SARS-CoV-2 impairment of both exocrine and endocrine function of the pancreas is multifactorial. It is debatable whether the involvement of the gland is directly related to the presence of the virus or whether it is an epiphenomenon. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptors, inflammatory changes (especially in pancreatic beta cells), together with high IL-18 levels, virus-induced lipotoxicity and immunological dysregulation play an important role in the induction of pancreatic damage. During the covid-19 pandemic, pancreatopathies represent a very lively topic and are being studied intensively. Keywords SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, chronic pancreatitis, pancreas, endoscopy
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLOGICO DOS CÃES COM PIODERMA ATENDIDOS NA POLICLINICA VETERINÁRIA DA UNESA – VARGEM PEQUENA, NO PERÍODO DE OUTUBRO DE 2018 A ABRIL DE 2021
Authors: Mesquita Fernanda Fernandes de , Balbi Mergareth , Castro Juliana Lopes De , Bezerra Ramon Da Luz
Published: September 2021

Introdução: A piodermite é uma infecção bacteriana piogênica da pele, que envolve a epiderme e os folículos pilosos, podendo atingir derme e hipoderme nos quadros profundos. Quase sempre é secundária a uma causa base, sendo uma das dermatopatias mais comuns em cães. Classifica-se o pioderma em externo, superficial ou profundo. A principal bactéria envolvida é o Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. Acomete cães de qualquer idade, raça e sexo. O diagnóstico é clínico baseado nas lesões, sendo no pioderma superficial a pústula e o colarete epidérmico. A terapêutica baseia-se exclusivamente em antimicrobianos tópicos ou em uso conjunto com antibióticos sistêmicos. Objetivos: O presente trabalho levantou o perfil epidemiológico (idade, sexo e raça) dos cães com pioderma, atendidos na Policlínica Veterinária UNESA, no campus de Vargem Pequena, Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Além de classificar se o pioderma era externo, superficial ou profundo e se cursava com prurido. Material e Métodos: Levantou-se as fichas de cães que passaram por atendimento dermatológico da Policlínica entre outubro 2018 a abril 2021, destacando-se aquelas com diagnóstico de pioderma. Em seguida, coletou-se dados referentes a idades, sexos e raças. Na anamnese investigou-se prurido e no exame físico qual a classificação do pioderma e evolução aguda ou crônica. Resultados: Das 110 fichas de dermatopatias, 40 (36,3%) foram identificados com pioderma, sendo 21 (52,5%) fêmeas e 19 (47,5%) machos. Principais raças: 11 (27,5%) sem raça definida, 8 (20%) yorkshire e 5 (12,5%) Bulldog Francês. As idades variaram de 9 meses a 10 anos, predominando a idade 5 anos (8 cães, 20%). O prurido foi relatado em 33 (82%) casos. O pioderma superficial em 39 (97,5%) casos e 1 (2,5%) profundo. Já os casos crônicos (32 cães, 80%) agudos (8 cães, 20%). Conclusão: O pioderma superficial destacou-se nas dermatopatias, sem predisposição etária ou sexual, logo o conhecimento das lesões faz-se fundamental para seu diagnóstico. O prurido foi um sinal constante nesta dermatopatia e o seu controle está relacionado com o diagnóstico e terapêutica apropriada para o pioderma.
OSTEOSSÍNTESE DE FRATURA METAFISÁRIA PROXIMAL DA TÍBIA EM CÃO IMATURO
Authors: Leitão Juliana Rodrigues , Minto Bruno Watanabe , Curuci Eloy , Dias Luis Gustavo Gosuen Gonçalves
Published: September 2021

Introdução: A fratura metafisária proximal da tíbia é incomum, causado por lesão de baixo impacto, e tende a afetar filhotes, exigindo redução anatômica precoce para preservar o crescimento e prevenir danos secundários a função do joelho. Objetivos: Objetivou-se relatar um caso de fratura metafisária proximal da tíbia em cão filhote e descrever a técnica cirúrgica utilizada com sucesso. Materiais e métodos: Um canino, fêmea, com 5 meses de idade, chihuahua, 1 kg, foi atendido com histórico de trauma decorrente de queda. Apresentou sinais de dor e impotência funcional do membro pélvico direito com 2 dias de evolução. Ao exame ortopédico, evidenciou-se dor, crepitação e instabilidade da região proximal da tíbia direita. A radiografia evidenciou uma fratura no aspecto distal em relação a tuberosidade tibial, perfil curvo, sendo o segmento proximal côncavo e o segmento distal convexo, e optou-se pela estabilização com tala. Após 7 dias, observou-se apoio do membro, porém sem sua utilização ao caminhar. O acompanhamento radiográfico evidenciou início da formação de ponte óssea entre os fragmentos proximais e distais e o procurvatum do fragmento proximal da tíbia. Desta forma, optou-se pela redução aberta com com placa óssea bloqueada Fixin® 1,5 mm em forma de “T”, fixada a parafusos bloqueados de 1,5 mm. Resultados: No pós-operatório imediato, a avaliação radiográfica evidenciou alinhamento e aposição dos fragmentos ósseos, porém o parafuso cranial do fragmento proximal transpassou de maneira obliqua a linha de crescimento proximal. Após 30 dias, o exame radiográfico evidenciou ausência de linha de fratura e o fechamento precoce da epífise proximal lateral. Após 60 dias, o exame radiográfico mostrou um desvio angular valgo da tíbia proximal. Clinicamente, observou-se ausência de claudicação, com apoio completo do membro em estação e durante atividade física. No exame ortopédico, apresentava ausência de crepitação, dor e instabilidade e amplitude de movimento articular normal, recebendo alta clínica. Os implantes aplicados na placa de crescimento predispõe o fechamento precoce, sendo a principal consequência as deformidades de crescimento. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a estabilização com placa óssea proporcionou resultado clínico favorável, porém o acompanhamento clínico é importante para prevenção de processo degenerativos a longo prazo.
EXAME RADIOGRÁFICO AUXÍLIO NO DIAGNÓSTICO DE MEGAESÔFAGO EM CÃES
Authors: Silva Giovanna Lopes da
Published: September 2021

Introdução: Megaesôfago é o termo que se refere à dilatação e à hipomobilidade esofágica, podendo ser considerado uma patologia comum em cães. Acontece pela ausência ou a diminuição do plexo esofágico, resultando a ampliação do órgão, convertendo-se ao aspecto flácido, distenso e inapto de realizar os movimentos peristálticos. A dilatação generalizada ou segmentar do esôfago decorre de distúrbios neuromusculares que prejudicam a motilidade esofágica. Objetivo: Expor sobre a importância do exame radiográfico para diagnosticar o megaesôfago, descrever a anatomia do órgão e ainda, conceituar a referida patologia. Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado através de revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa, a partir de livros da biblioteca virtual do Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas e artigos científicos fornecidos por base de dados virtuais como Google Acadêmico e periodicos (Portal da CAPES) . Resultados: Essa afecção pode ser classificada em congênita, idiopática, adquirida ou secundária. O diagnóstico de megaesôfago, é obtido através da associação do histórico, exame clínico e exames de imagem, principalmente exames radiográficos simples e contrastado. Nessa perspectiva o raio-X vem sendo utilizado por ter acessibilidade como método de diagnóstico rápido, de baixo custo e fácil acesso para as clínicas e proprietários de cães. Conclusão: A avaliação radiográfica simples e em especial o contrastado constituiu-se como um meio de diagnóstico auxiliar, essencial na identificação de megaesôfago em cães, permitindo o estabelecimento da terapêutica adequada de tratamento, com prognóstico reservado nos estágios mais avançados desta alteração, os valores de parâmetros estimados de maneira rápida, considera uma melhor intervenção de qualidade de vida ao animal.
ATUAÇÃO VETERINÁRIA NA REABILITAÇÃO DE CÃES
Authors: Sales Malu Santos , Sousa Glauciane Monteiro Da Silva , Freire Clediane Rodrigues , Filho Geraldo Flamarion Da Ponte Liberato
Published: September 2021

Introdução: A fisioterapia como recurso na reabilitação de cães é definida como uma somatória de técnicas manuais, recursos eletrotermofototerápicos, entre outros, buscando a prevenção e reabilitação de lesões, afim de possibilitar a cura do animal e/ou a melhora na sua qualidade de vida e bem-estar. Objetivos: O estudo teve por objetivo identificar os recursos e técnicas fisioterápicas recomendadas pela literatura a pacientes submetidos a reabilitação fisioterapêutica por médicos veterinários. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado através de um levantamento bibliográfico nas bases de dados Scielo e Google Acadêmico. Utilizou-se fontes secundárias e terciárias tornadas públicas, tendo como forma de leitura crítica, seletiva, reflexiva e analítica. Resultados: Foram identificados 10 artigos correlacionados ao tema, sendo todos inseridos no estudo. Estes evidenciaram que os recursos fisioterápicos utilizados na assistência a pacientes submetidos a traumas e /ou cirurgias são: cinesioterapia, quiropraxia, crioterapia, drenagem linfática manual, radiofrequência, acupuntura, fototerapia, magnetoterapia, ultrassom terapêutico, hidroesteira, laserterapia, ozonioterapia, kinesio taping, o TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), a estimulação elétrica neuromuscular, bem como outras, técnicas e recursos. A Fisioterapia tem sido amplamente recomendada pelos cirurgiões ortopédicos como forma de tratamento no pós-cirúrgico e por geriatras veterinários visando longevidade e qualidade de vida do paciente. Seu tratamento consiste em: rápida evolução e resposta na recuperação de pacientes submetidos a cirurgias, no alívio e controle da dor e da inflamação, melhora significativa na textura da pele e dos pelos, redução do edema, minimização de possíveis aderências teciduais, bem como maior rapidez na recuperação das áreas com lesões ortopédicas, neurológicas; Conclusão: Ou seja, não só possibilita uma redução das prováveis complicações, como também retorna o paciente mais rapidamente as suas atividades de vida diária através de seus recursos e benefícios.