bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Probiotic and Lifestyle Modification in Obese Pediatrics with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Goyal Pooja , Thapa Babu Ram , Sharma Neeta Raj , Bhatia Anmol
Published: June 2022

In the article, “Probiotic and Lifestyle Modification in Obese Pediatrics with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” [1] which appears in Volume 31, Issue 1 of Indian J Community Health, there is a correction in the disclosure of the name of the drug used in the article. At the time of the publication, we were not aware of any legal issues related to the product and the brand, otherwise we would have taken due care and would have mentioned about the “De Simone Formulation” in the article instead of the VSL#3 product. Also, the references we provided in the published article on the usage of VSL#3 in several indications should have been attributed to the De Simone Formulation.

We used the original probiotic formulation (containing De Simone Formulation) in our study that was invented by Prof. Claudio De Simone,(2) and not the new VSL#3 which is a quite different product, as ruled by the US Federal Court. (3) This change does not affect the study of the paper. The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Telemedicine: new technology, new promises?
Authors: Devanbu Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan , A Y Nirupama , Taneja Neha
Published: June 2022

Telemedicine has emerged to be key player in healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Successful telemedicine projects in India like the Aravind tele-ophthalmology network, the Kerala Onconet project and the Amrita mobile telemedicine unit are an inspiration for future endeavors. While improved access to healthcare, decreased healthcare costs and time saving were lauded as the strengths of telemedicine, the fact that very few reliable literature and statistics is available for the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine and the need for specialized equipment and training are weakening the potential telemedicine boom. As reluctance for acceptance by the public, lack of medicolegal protocols and an authoritative regulatory body are threatening the future of telemedicine, we hope that the establishment of virtual medical centers and international collaboration in the field of telemedicine and its inclusion in government programmes like PMJAY- Ayushman Bharath will prove to be a step towards a brighter future for telemedicine in India.
Palmar Dermatoglyphic: A forecast of hereditary diseases by the cumulative and comparative data in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Srivastava Ankit , Bihari Anand , Upadhyay Manisha , Ghaffar Abdul , Gautam Padmawati
Published: June 2022

Background: The study of ridges in the form of different designs as Loops, Whorls and Arches, various triangle, ridge counts as Total finger ridge count (TFRC) and Absolute finger ridge count (AFRC) etc. is called as Dermatoglyphics. Aims & objectives:  This study is mainly focused on checking the validity and reliability of Dermatoglyphics for the prediction of various diseases which are mostly inherited like Bronchial Asthma, Essential Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. In this study the finger tip pattern like Loops, Whorls and Arches with Finger ridge count (FRC), TFRC and AFRC is included. Material & Method: The Study has been planned in Govt. Medical College, Azamgarh on 190 healthy individual, out of those 140 were male and 50 were female. The finger tip pattern of both hands was collected in the form of Loops, Whorls and Arches with FRC, TFRC and AFRC. The created data was compared with previous case-control study. Results: It is been observed that there is no solid proof of Dermatoglyphic reliability because of unavailability of standard parameters (quality & quantity) of finger tip pattern, wide range of counts of patterns and Matching of present study results with both case and control of previous studies. Some studies was found important in which the count grading (from higher to lower) was changed from most normal results as Loops-Whorls-Arches to significant results as Whorls-Loops-Arches. The variability of results can also put a question on the inheritance of these diseases as it could be environment induced. Conclusion: Our study conclude that Dermatoglyphics should not be used as a tool for prediction of disease because of high variability in results until the cytogenetic study of these inherited diseases doesn’t show any specific parameter range of finger tip patterns in both aspects quality and quantity
Awareness and Association of Obesity-risk reduction factors among Junior high school students of south India
Authors: Rizvi Jaun Zeb , Kumar Pawan , Kulkarni M Muralidhar , Kamath Asha
Published: June 2022

Background: Obesity epidemic has been on rise and this has been attributed to unhealthy practices including physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. Adolescence has been a critical period for development of obesity due to changes in body composition and behaviour. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding obesity-risk reduction factors and its association with obesity-risk among Junior high school students. Methods: Study conducted among 397 Junior high school students from 12 randomly selected English medium schools from pool of eligible schools in Udupi District using pretested and validated questionnaire to assess their KAP regarding Physical activity and diet. Standardized equipments were used for measuring anthropometry and Total body fat (%). Data entered and analyzed on SPSS 15. Results: 51.4% of the participants were recruited from private funded schools and boys accounting 51.6%. Statistically significant difference in proportions was observed between boys and girls in Physical activity, dietary and overall KAP scores and Total body fat (%). Correlation between Total body fat (%) and overall KAP score showed decline in Total body fat (%) with increase in overall KAP score (r=-0.120; p=0.017). Conclusions: Male gender and public funded schools were protective against obesity-risk. Interventions are required to increase awareness regarding obesity-risk reduction factors among school children.
A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study on Gender Differences in Cancer Awareness Among Rural Population in South India
Authors: Rushender Chitharaj Rajan , Kumar Ganesan Dinesh , Boopathirajan RamKumar , Kumar Krishnan Gokul
Published: June 2022

Background:  Cancer is one of the major non communicable diseases and in India, there is a lack of awareness regarding cancer symptoms and their screening methods especially among women in rural areas Aim & Objective: To assess the gender differences in the cancer awareness among the study population. Settings and Design: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted in the field practice area of department of community medicine on 414 adults selected by systematic random sampling. Methods and Material: The awareness level regarding the etiology, common sites, presenting complaints, mode of diagnosis, treatment, prevention & methods of prevention of cancer and relationship between gender and awareness levels were evaluated Statistical analysis:  Chi-square test was used to study the association between knowledge and gender Results: A total of 414 subjects were included in the final analysis. Majority (55.80%) were females. In the study, 94.69% had heard of cancer and mostly (60.87%) through Television. Breast (11.4%), Oral (10.9%) and other sites (48.1%) were the commonly known sites of cancers. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in knowledge regarding cancer site, cause, treatment and prevention between females and males.
What is the state of awareness of Janani Suraksha Yojna in Aligarh: a comparison between Rural and Urban Areas
Authors: Priya Neha , Khan Zulfia , Mehnaz Saira , Kumar Vishwanath
Published: June 2022

Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity continues to remain high in India, despite the existence of successive national programs for improving maternal and child health since the 1980s. In 2005, the Government of India launched the National Rural Health Mission to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the rural population, especially the vulnerable populations. Reduction in MMR to 100/100,000 is one of its goals and the Janani Suraksha Yojana is the key strategy to achieve this reduction. But the awareness of scheme is low in women from rural areas and urban slums, especially in low performing states. Aims: To study the comparative awareness of JSY and the socio-demographic factors influencing it, among the recently delivered women (RDWs). Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was carried out in the ten rural areas and urban slums coming under the practice areas of JNMC, AMU, Aligarh for a period of one year. The prevalence of institutional delivery in Uttar Pradesh as found in a study by UNFPA 2008 (50.2%) was used for calculation of sample size. The yielded sample size 300 was selected proportionately from these areas. The study subjects were interviewed by a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire. Statistical analysis used:  MS excel, chi square and logistic regression. Results: Awareness regarding the existence of a monetary scheme related to institutional delivery was more in rural areas i.e 75%.  Regarding components   of JSY maximum people (78%) were aware about the cash component. Religion, caste, parity, socio-economic status and place of residence showed a significant statistical association with the level of awareness of JSY. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to strengthen IEC campaigns and monitoring strategies for JSY as well as regularize the monetary flow for the health workers
Epidemiological Evaluation of Activities of Daily Living among disabled population in a rural area of Uttarakhand
Authors: Shilpee  , Vyas Shaili , Kumar Srivastava Ashok , Sharma Neha
Published: June 2022

Introduction- In India, Disability remains about the able-bodied. The disabled person frequently describes limitations in their activities of daily living (ADL). Although few studies have discussed about ADL among disabled but in rural setting it is still unexplored. Thus the objective of the study was to assess the dependency of disabled persons according to ADL. And to find the association between each ADL item with the socio-demographic findings.

Methodology- A cross-sectional study compromising of 2600 study participants aged 5-59 years were recruited through multi-stage random sampling technique in a rural area of district Dehradun. Chi-square and Fischer exact test analysis was used to analyse the association among activities of daily living (ADL) with socio-demographic variables.

Result- The overall prevalence of disability among both male and females was 2.3 %. 20-39 years age-group was mostly affected. Among ADL most of the disabled were fully dependent on others for grooming & bathing. Age, religion, education and occupation were statistically significant with the ADL.

Conclusion- Better health policies, Training of family members to provide support to disabled persons and Promotion of home-based occupations should be executed. To improve ADL and QOL of disabled people education, employment, non-discrimination, vocational training and rehabilitative services should be strengthened.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in infertile women
Authors: Vembu Radha , Devi Nandini , Sanjeeva Reddy Nellepalli , Pandurangi Monna , Nagireddy5 Siddhartha
Published: June 2022

Background: Prevalence of Metabolic syndrome is increasing rapidly among the infertile women over the last few years Objective: to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MBS) among the infertile women. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted of all infertile women in a tertiary care centre in southern India. These women underwent screening for MBS according to the modified AHA/NHLBI (ATP III 2005) definition. These women were categorized as PCOS and Non PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria (2003). Results: Among 1030 infertile women. The prevalence of MBS among the infertile women was 35.3% and among PCOS and Non PCOS women were 44.7% and 28.9% respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence of MBS among infertile women was 35.3%. It is showing an upward trend among infertile PCOS and Non PCOS women. So early screening for MBS can reduce the long term sequale.
The relationships between static and dynamic core stability and anaerobic exercise capacity in young elite male soccer players
Authors: Berkan Bozyel Sertaç , Can Saraç Devrim , Ziya Koçak Umut , Gücenmez Sercan , Kahveci Gürbey , Ateş Namet , Bayraktar Deniz
Published: June 2022

Objective: To investigate the associations between static and dynamic core stability and anaerobic exercise capacity in young elite male soccer players.

Materials and Methods: Thirty-five athletes with a median (IQR 25/75) age of 17 (17/18) years were participated in the study. Static core stability and dynamic core stability were evaluated with side bridge test and Y balance test, respectively. Vertical Jump Test and Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) were used as anaerobic exercise capacity related performance tests. Anaerobic exercise capacity was determined by using Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT).

Results: Significant but weak correlations were observed between dynamic core stability and WAnT average power (r= 0.370, p=0.029) and between dynamic core stability and RAST peak power (r= 0.371, p=0.028). No other significant relationships were detected between other core stability and anaerobic exercise capacity related measures (p>0.05).

Conclusions: It was determined that anaerobic exercise capacity is not related to static core stability, while poorly associated to dynamic core stability.
Russian information warfare in Estonia, and Estonian countermeasures
Authors: Veebel Viljar , Ploom Illimar , Sazonov Vladimir
Published: June 2022

The Russian federation uses several tools to allow it to place pressure on the western world in an asymmetric manner, among them being cyber-attacks, economic tools, and information-influence campaigns. These instruments are especially strongly felt in Estonia. This article uses Estonia’s example in order to delve into Russia’s political goals and strategic conduct. Specifically, analysis is provided in regard to the political context, instruments which form part of the ‘information war’, and any effective counter-measures, with all of this being carried out within the theoretical framework of constructivism. As will be argued, the shift from European to Eurasian power and Russia’s carefully crafted management process of not exceeding red lines, as well as its process of exploiting the socio-economic weaknesses of the west all play a relevant role in understanding the political context. As for instruments, Russia has developed tools which can be analysed in terms of strategic conspiracy narratives, while it has likewise used several channels which lie next to the usual media tools, along with policy tools such as Pax Russica and the compatriot policy.
The Reading Habit in Integral Development from a vision of sustainability in students of Higher Basic Education
Authors: Castro Castillo Graciela Josefina , Ibarra Freire Marta Cecilia , Mendoza Carrera Jefferson Estuardo , Burgos Mendieta Diana Jesus
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe the incidence of reading habits in Integral Development from a vision of sustainability in students of Higher Basic Education, through the identification of attitudes, habits, and strategies at senso-perceptive, representative, and reasoning levels in reading and writing that contributeto enhancing critical-reflective and creative thinking. The research typology was descriptive-explanatory with a mixed approach, cross-sectional, non-experimental design, supported by analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive methods. The Reading Motivation Scale (EML) was applied. The sample was made up of 79 schoolchildren from 8th to 9th of EGB from a rural school in the Marcelino Maridueña canton of the province of Guayas, Ecuador. It underwent a reliability analysis with Cronbach's Alpha. The results show that more than 50% say they do not read books, demonstrating the need to encourage the reading process.

Keywords: Reading habit, Integral development, Reading.
Preventie van contrastnefropathie bij ouderen: zin of onzin?
Authors: Vansteenkiste J. , Moerman G. , Petrovic M. , Pattyn I.
Published: June 2022

Prevention of contrast nephropathy in elderly: useful or not?

Contrast nephropathy (CN) is considered to be a form of acute kidney injury (AKI) due to the administration of intravascular contrast agents. However, more recent studies suggest that the risk of this condition could be overestimated. This article offers a narrative overview of the pathophysiology, definitions and risk of CN. Furthermore, preventive strategies to avoid CN are provided, as well as the evidence for this condition, specifically highlighting the geriatric population.

Studies compared different hydration schemes. These showed that peroral hydration is not inferior to intravenous hydration. For the use of sodium bicarbonate and N-acetylcysteine, there is as yet no hard evidence in the geriatric population.

The risk for CN is probably highly overestimated and cannot be an argument to a priori withhold the patient from a possible life-saving intervention. If prevention seems necessary, peroral hydration is in most cases sufficient. There is a lack of evidence to support the common use of other preventive strategies (such as N-acetylcysteine and sodium bicarbonate). It seems appropriate to perform a risk assessment, whereby individual tailoring should be given priority.
Effect of Almijiri on Conflict in Kaduna State
Authors: Onuh Samuel , Akpa Amona , Kabuk V. Elias , Sanni Obaje
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The empirical study assessed the Effect of Almijiri on Conflict in Kaduna State.

Methodology: The culture of poverty theory by Oscar Lewis (1966) was employed to analyze the social cultural factors influencing the system of Almijiri in Kaduna state. Survey design was adopted for the study. 252 Almijirai, malamai, and members of the public were selected using a simple random sampling via lottery across six Local Government Areas in the state. Regression analysis and the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were employed to measure the relationship between the dependent variable (conflict) and the independent variable Almijiri (proxy by Street Begging and Poverty).

Findings: The findings from Analysis of Variance showed a significant positive relationship between street begging and conflict in Kaduna state (48%). Also, poverty has a positive and significant relationship with conflict in Kaduna state (49%).

Recommendation: The study recommends appropriate measures like the Universal Basic Education Act and the Tsangaya Model School should be fully implemented by the government to harness and galvanize the system with modern and inclusive education.
OʻzDJTSUda turizmni tashkil etish va oʻtkazish boʻyicha oʻtkazilgan anketa soʻrovnomasi natijalari tahlili
Authors: Radjabov Elyor
Published: June 2022

Mazkur maqolada Oʻzbekiston davlat jismoniy tarbiya va sport universitetida turizmni tashkil etish va oʻtkazishning oʻziga xos xususiyatlari boʻyicha turizm amaliy dars mashgʻu-lotlariga chiquvchi 3-bosqich talabalari bilan oʻtkazilgan anketa-soʻrovnomasi natijalari tahlili bayon etilgan.
Илмий фаолият натижаларини оммалаштиришда ResearchGate платформасининг аҳамияти
Authors: Аллаярова Солиха
Published: June 2022

Замонавий илм-фан рақамли технологиялар билан узвий ривожланмоқда. Илмий тадқиқот натижаларини оммалаштирувчи, баҳоловчи ва мониторинг қилувчи кўплаб платформалар қаторида ResearchGate ижтимоий тармоғи алоҳида ўринга эга. ResearchGate платформаси олим ва тадқиқотчиларга илмий ишларни юклаш, улашиш, муҳокама қилиш ҳамда илмий ҳамкорликни йўлга қўйиш имкониятини беради. Республикамизда илм-фан ривожига кучли эътибор қаратилаётган бугунги кунда ҳар бир тадқиқотчи олим илмий-ижтимоий тармоқларда фаол бўлиши лозимлигини эътиборга олиб, ушбу мақолада ResearchGate платформасининг мазмунини ёритишга ҳарақат қилдик.
Уй-жой олди-сотди шартномасини расмийлаштириш: миллий ва хорижий тажриба
Authors: Аллаярова Муаттар
Published: June 2022

Фуқароларнинг уй-жойга бўлган эҳтиёжлари урбани-зация, демографик ўзгаришлар ва инфляция туфайли доимий тарзда ошиб бормоқда. Уй-жой олди-сотди шарт-номасини тегишли тартибда расмийлаштириш билан боғлиқ барча ҳаракатлар ўз вақтида, сифатли ва эҳтиёт-корлик билан ҳаракат қилишни талаб этади. Мазкур мақолада ҳозирги кунда уй-жой расмийлаштиришнинг тартиби ва босқичлари тадқиқ этилган. Шунингдек, мақолада уй-жойни расмийлаштиришнинг тартиби ва босқичлари билан боғлиқ миллий ва хорижий тажриба ҳам таҳлил қилиниб, амалий аҳамиятга эга бўлган таклифлар берилган.
The Study of Optical and Structural Properties of NiO - SnO2: CdO Nanostructures Thin Films
Authors: Jasim Mohammed  Najeeb , Ahmed Kareem Sameer
Published: June 2022

In this research, the preparation of nano thin films of mixed NiO with SnO2-CdO various concentrations (،50،2575%) was accomplished. The thin films were prepared by chemical spray pyrolysis method and its" deposited on glass" substrate at a temperature of 200C°. The XRD diffraction displayed the formation of nano composite has a polycrystalline nature. The crystallite size was calculated adopting Scherer’s formula. The optical properties explored decreased transmission for the higher concentration of SnO2-CdO thin films. The energy bandgap values were found with increased concentration of SnO2-CdO. The AFM analysis shows that the roughness increased with increasing mixing of (2.7nm) to (6.23nm) and average grain size of (13.6nm) to (28.6nm). The SEM shows a fine structure of nanoparticles distributed on the surface average size of nanoparticles (46.5nm).
Implementation of Boarding School Program Management in Forming the Religious Character of Students
Authors: Efendy Dedy , Fahrudin Fahrudin , Makki Muhammad
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of boarding school program management in shaping the religious character of students. This study uses a qualitative research type using a phenomenological approach. Sources of data in this study use primary data sources and secondary data. Data were collected by using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data analysis through data collection, data reduction, data display, and concluding. Checking the validity of the data using the test of credibility, Transferability, Defendability, and confirmability. The results of the study show that: (1) The planning process for the boarding school program takes place in the form of a deliberation forum which is attended by foundations, educators, madrasa committees, guardians of students, education staff, and dormitory administrators;(2) Organizing the boarding school program is an activity of dividing tasks that are determined structurally; (3) The implementation of the boarding school program is divided into several types of activities such as religious activities in the dormitory environment, religious activities in the Madrasa/school environment, and habituation of religious culture in the dormitory and school environment; (4) Controlling the Boarding school program at MTs Mu'allimin NW Anjani is carried out in the form of an evaluation of activities every month with the boarding school program management.
Exploring the Nexus between Akan and Christian Perspectives on Atonement
Authors: Boaheng Isaac
Published: June 2022

One of the key Christian doctrines is atonement. The subject of atonement is very important in Christian theology because it is the basis for God’s reconciliation of the world onto himself. The concept of atonement is found in many other religions apart from Christianity. From an Akan socio-religious perspective, atonement is required to maintain the relationship between humans and the supernatural realm. This paper explored the nexus between the Akan primal concept of atonement and the Christian doctrine of atonement using a literature-based research methodology. The paper demonstrated how an Akan primal understanding of atonement might enhance the Akan Christian understanding of the atonement of Christ. The discussions serve to facilitate the contextualization of the Christian doctrine of atonement for the Akan Christian community so as to make God’s salvific work relevant and meaningful to the Akan people. The main thesis of the paper is that an adequate understanding of the Akan traditional concept sin, priesthood and atonement prepares one to appreciate Jesus’ role as the ultimate high priest whose once-for-all sacrifice brought to an end the repetitious and imperfect sacrifices offered in Akan traditional religious context.
Developing Students’ Imagination Through Illustration and Illustrations in Fine Arts Classes
Authors: Sobirov Sarvar Tursunmurotovich
Published: June 2022

The article discusses the specific features of illustrations and their importance in the development of students’ imagination. In addition, the development of imagination in students through the use of illustration, the use of opportunities for illustration in ensuring the continuity of age in children, the continuity of art classes, the requirements for the use of illustration in fine arts classes and the book the functions of illustrations in understanding the content are highlighted.
Management Structure and Management Methods in Industrial Enterprises
Authors: Soxadaliev Abdurashid Mamadalievich , Ogli Nabiev Bobur Mukhammadkosim
Published: June 2022

In a market economy, management is primary tool to accomplish accepted plans with certain level of qualification, authority and responsibility to implement a company’s development strategy, such as production volume, profit, profitability, labor productivity. The article describes the role of management in the effective operation of enterprises, the scientific approaches of scientists in this area, evaluation indicators. Recommendations are given to overcome the existing problems in management activities.
CASCUDINHO E FRANGOS DE CORTE: PARÂMETROS HEMATOLÓGICOS E BIOQUÍMICOS
Authors: Brito Rodrigues André Lucas de , Simões da Silva Eduarda , Machado Cunico Jonas , Simões Pereira Sérgio , Silva Costa Michele , Schmidt-Cavalheiro Wanderson Cleiton , Vendruscolo Jhony , Oliveira Porto Marlos , Gomez Marinque Wilson , Ferreira Elvino
Published: June 2022

A avicultura brasileira de corte tem se destacado a cada ano, trazendo resultados importantes ao agronegócio. No ano de 2019, o Brasil produziu 13,245 milhões de toneladas de carne de frango. Contudo, dentre os problemas relacionados com a atividade, ocorre a presença do inseto praga Alphitobius diaperinus conhecido popularmente como cascudinho, sendo relacionado a problemas de desempenho e sanidade das aves. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a presença deste inseto em relação aos parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos de frangos de corte mantidos em sistema confinado. O estudo foi desenvolvido em Rolim de Moura - RO, de maio a julho de 2021, com 30 pintainhos, da linhagem RO 95. As aves foram criadas até 56 dias, quanto se procedeu a coleta de sangue para a avaliação hematológicas e bioquímicas. Os dados foram avaliados através do teste F a 5% de probabilidade. A presença do cascudinho não influenciou de forma significativa os parâmetros hematimétricos, apesar de terem sido observados valores discrepantes para hemoglobina corpuscular média, valores abaixo para hemoglobina, contagem total de eritrócitos e concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média; e acima do valor normal de referência para proteínas plasmáticas totais. Para os parâmetros leucocitários, ambos os tratamentos apresentaram níveis inferiores para linfócitos, eosinófilos e superiores para trombócitos, em relação aos valores de referência. Para a bioquímica, ureia, creatinina e transaminase oxalacética/ aspartato aminotransferase, não se observou diferença estatística. Os insetos não permaneceram na cama durante todo o período experimental.
Radiolarians in Paleoceanography
Authors: Lazarus David , Hollis Chris
Published: June 2022

Preface: Selected papers from InterRad XI, Wellington, New Zealand, March 2006
Diversity and biotic changes of Archaeodictyomitrid Radiolaria from the Aptian/Albian transition (OAE1b) of southern Albania
Authors: Danielian Taniel
Published: June 2022

Moderately well-preserved Archaeodictyomitrid radiolarian assemblages extracted from the Aptian/Albian transition interval (zones NC7 and NC8 of calcareous nannofossils) of the Sopoti section in southern Albania provide new data for the Radiolarian record during the lower Albian Oceanic Anoxic Event (OAE1b), which was previously unexplored in Tethyan sediments. Two new species (Archaeodictyomitra ioniana n.sp. and Mita amphora n.sp.) are described and the age range of a number of Archaeodictyomitrid species is specifi ed. The introduction of Mita amphora and M. gracilis at the base of the Albian refl ects a biotic change that is highlighted by a longer/larger overall test size, wide intercostal pores and the development of robust costae throughout the test. These morphological changes are tentatively regarded as the biotic response of Archaeodictyomitrid radiolarian communities within the Ionian Zone to the palaeoceanographic changes that took place during the Aptian/Albian boundary interval.
Patterns of opal and radiolarian change in the Antarctic mid-Paleogene: clues to the origin of the Southern Ocean
Authors: Lazarus David , Hollis C. J. , Apel M.
Published: June 2022

The timing of the origin of the Southern Ocean is important for studies of Antarctic biologic evolution and for understanding past climate change. The long standing theory that separation of Australia from Antarctica at the end of the Eocene allowed the development of a circumpolar ocean circulation, isolating the Antarctic continent and causing ice-sheet growth at the Eocene-Oligocene boundary, has recently been challenged by ODP Leg 189 drilling south of Australia. Based on these new cores it has been proposed that separation and Southern Ocean formation had already occurred within the late Eocene, approximately 2 my before the Antarctic became glaciated. This proposal however extrapolates data from a limited area to the history of a large circumpolar ocean region. To better determine Southern Ocean history we have compiled data from a large number of locations around Antarctica on opal accumulation and have analyzed circum-polar radiolarian faunas for development of endemism and evolutionary turnover. Our results show that opal deposition was widespread in the late Eocene Antarctic oceans with concentrations similar to that of the early Oligocene; substantial endemism was already present in late Eocene radiolarian faunas, and that most evolutionary turnover, in particular the origin of taxa characteristic of the early Oligocene, had already taken place within the late Eocene (ca 35 Ma). We conclude that there is a signifi cant (ca 2 my) gap between a late Eocene Southern Ocean origin and later, Eocene-Oligocene boundary Antarctic glaciation.
Morphological abnormalities in benthic foraminifers of the Antalya coast
Authors: Meric Engin , Avsar Niyazi , Yokes M. Baki , Tugrul A. Beril , Beyari Serdar , Azyurt Nur , Barut Ipek F. , Balkis Nuray , Uysal Kubilay , Kam Erol
Published: June 2022

Many researchers report abnormal testmorphologies in benthic foraminifers and some suggest that anthropogenic pollutionmay be one of the causes for these anomalies. Some species are even used as bioindicators of anthropogenic pollution. However, environmental stress may be exerted by natural factors also, such as hypersalinity, periodical acidification and strong hydrodynamics. We observed large populations of morphologically abnormal foraminifer individuals in 227 recent sediment samples on the southwestern coast of Antalya (Turkey). In 117 of our samples we found morphologically abnormal Textularia bocki Hoglund individuals. The proportion of abnormal individuals to normal ones within a population is 3.2%. We also found morphologically abnormal individuals of Peneroplis arietinus Batsch, P. pertusus (Forskal), P. planatus (Fichtel and Moll), Amphisorus hemprichii Ehrenberg, Sorites orbiculus Ehrenberg, S. variabilis Lacroix and Spiroloculina cf. S. angulata d’Orbigny in 87 of our sediment samples. The abundance and large sizes of these abnormal individuals are significant. There is no industrial plant near the study area and this region is not a popular tourist attraction. Thus, anthropogenic waste cannot be regarded as an important cause for unhealthy foraminifers in this region. There are frequent freshwater springs along the coast around Kalkan, Kas and eastern Kekova. Seasonal discharge from submarine caves also contributes freshwater to the sea ranging between 12% and 50%. Radioactivity levels and heavy metal concentrations in these submarine discharges are insignificant. However, we see a correlation between the abundance of abnormal individuals and the locations of caves and freshwater springs in the region. Our results suggest that rapid changes in ecological parameters related to submarine groundwater discharge may be responsible for morphological anomalies in foraminiferal genera and species.
Amphisorus hemprichii Ehrenberg (Rhizopoda, foraminifera) along the Antalya coast
Authors: Meric Engin , Yokes M. Baki , Avsar Niyazi
Published: June 2022

The benthic foraminifer Amphisorus hemprichii Ehrenberg is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific. However, submarine surveys revealed large populations of A. hemprichii along the southwestern coasts of Antalya, Turkey, between Kalkan andKekova. It is also present in the Red Sea which suggests that this species recently experienced Lessepsian migration. It inhabits mostly rocky substrate between 8-18 m water depth, but is also found epiphytically on Posidonia oceanica (Linne) Delile and Halophila stipulacea (Forsskal) Ascherson. We found rich populations of this species with individuals as large as 1cm in diameter in Kas and Kekova. This indicates that environmental conditions are suitable to promote the survival of this species along the southwestern coasts of Turkey.
Late Quaternary benthic foraminifera from Ocean Drilling Program Hole 716A, Maldives Ridge, southeastern Arabian Sea - PART 1
Authors: Sarkar Sudipta , De Soma , Gupta Anil K.
Published: June 2022

A study on deep-sea benthic foraminifera from the interval ~445 ka BP to the Present of the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Hole 716A (4°56.0′N, 73°17.0′E; present water depth 533.3m), Maldives Ridge, southeastern Arabian Sea, documented 201 species belonging to 105 genera. These taxa were examined under scanning electron microscope (SEM) to illustrate their interspecificmorphological variations. Several of these species are dominant showing significant down core fluctuations in their abundances whereas some are rare and sporadic.
Review of the Genus Polyentactinia and the Family Polyentactiniidae
Authors: Seo Eun-Hee , Won Mun-zu
Published: June 2022

Foreman established the genus Polyentactinia from three species. Since then, 26 additional Polyentactinia species have been described. Together, their biostratigraphic range is Late Cambrian to Early Permian. Such a long range for one genus is unlikely. Further, the species were assigned to Polyentactinia because of their shell wall’s angular meshwork, disregarding other characteristics. From re-examination of the type species, P. craticulata, we find that, unlike the genus and type species diagnoses, it has a thin one-layered shell wall of fine spongy meshwork with a latticed base, an internal spicule with seven rays extending to main spines, and one short ray directed toward the single large pylome. Such specimens may belong to the Pylentonemidae. Recently three genera, including two Cretaceous genera, have been assigned to the Polyentactiniidae, but they share no characteristics with Polyentactinia that would tie them to the Polyentactiniidae, regardless of how diverse and unrelatedly heterogeneous the species in Polyentactinia. Therefore, the family Polyentactiniidae may no longer be a valid taxon. Except for the type species, among 29 Polyentactinia species, other researchers have reorganized five species; we reassign 24 species in this paper. Among them, six species share characteristics with a previously unreported species from the Ohio Shale fauna. For those, we establish the genus Costaentactinia and, for the unreported species, C. foremanae. We also establish Retentactinia spongiosa n. sp. that is closely related to one of the three species on which Foreman based her genus.
https://www.micropress.org/microaccess/micropaleontology/issue-259/article-1631
Authors: Nestell Galina P. , Mestre Ana , Heredia Susana
Published: June 2022

The first Ordovician foraminifers in South America are described from Middle Ordovician (Darriwilian)strata of the upper part of the San Juan Formation, Argentina. The foraminifers are found together with conodonts of the Eoplacognathus pseudoplanus /Dzikodus tablepointensis Zone that enhances the stratigraphic significance of the foraminifers. The assemblage of foraminifers described includes the agglutinated genera Lakites, Amphitremoida, Lavella, Ordovicina and Pelosina. The distribution of the genera Lakites and Lavella, previously known only from the Lower Ordovician, Floian (Tetragraptus phyllograptoides graptolite Zone), now can be extended up into the Middle Ordovician (Darriwilian). The find of representatives of the xenophyophorean genus Pelosina extends the first appearance of this genus down into the Middle Ordovician.
Biostratigraphic correlation and paleoceanographic interpretation of Pleistocene calcareous nannofossils from the subtropical front to the Antarctic divergence
Authors: Lupi Claudia
Published: June 2022

The study of calcareous nannofossil distributions in three cores from the subtropical front to the Antarctic Divergence (IMAGES MD 97-2114, Subtropical Front; PNRA Anta 95-157, Polar Front; ODP 188-1165, Antarctic Divergence) provides a way to check the reproducibility from low to high latitudes of the most recent calcareous nannoplankton biostratigraphic schemes (Raffi et al. 2006) and to verify the geographic calcareous nannofossil distribution during the Quaternary climate phases. The cores cover different sedimentary records and have various degrees of preservation. Four bioevents are recorded in all studied successions. From older to younger, these are: the re-entry of Medium Gephyrocapsa, the Highest Occurrence (HO) of Reticulofenestra asanoi, the Pseudoemiliania lacunosa HO, and the Lowest Occurrence (LO) of Emiliania huxleyi. This study interprets the calcareous nannofossil distributions in the cores in paleoceanographic terms, evaluating the Antarctic ice-sheet evolution and testifying to the climate relationships between the different geographic areas. During the Early Pleistocene (Jaramillo subchron), while the calcareous nannofossils experienced their maximal abundance in the subtropical region, they are also found near the Antarctic Divergence. From this interval upwards at the Antarctic Divergence, the calcareous nannofossils decrease in relation to more stable glacial conditions of Antarctica. The climate evolution of the Antarctic continent influences the entire Southern Ocean and has led to a sporadic occurrence of calcareous nannofossils near the polar front (PNRA Anta 95-157) and to a slight decrease in their abundance in the subtropical region (MD 97-2114).
A DESCONSIDERAÇÃO DA FUNDAMENTALIDADE DOS DIREITOS POLÍTICOS: UMA ANÁLISE ALICERÇADA NAS RESTRIÇÕES DA LEGISLAÇÃO ELEITORAL
Authors: ROMANELLI BRUNO KARPSTEIN
Published: June 2022

Em uma conjuntura política e jurídica de diversas restrições aos direitos fundamentais, mister é a análise de como os direitos políticos estão perdendo a sua fundamentalidade. A sua previsão constitucional parece ser gradativamente desconsiderada aos olhos do Congresso Nacional e os Tribunais Superiores meramente coadunam com tal visão, fato que faz com que diversas personagens políticas fiquem à mercê de legislações dúbias, contraditórias e inconstitucionais. No mesmo passo, decisões judiciais apenas as confirmam como válidas e aplicam-nas de maneira a restringir variados direitos constitucionalmente previstos. A Constituição trouxe direitos e princípios duramente conquistados ao longo da história, visando a correção das mazelas presentes na história, notadamente no que tange à violação de direitos fundamentais. No entanto, tais princípios e direitos parecem ser ignorados e, muitas vezes, relativizados, em face de um pretenso “Interesse Público”, que visa “moralizar” a política. Dada a subjetividade do termo, é evidente que o Poder Judiciário ganha grande autonomia na sua hermenêutica. Necessário, portanto, entender os conceitos de direito fundamental e direito político e como estão intrinsicamente interligados, não só apenas pela história e pela doutrina, mas por expressa escolha constitucional. Ainda, por meio do método indutivo, aliado à investigação das principais correntes doutrinárias, o trabalho identifica o modo como o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) e o Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) interpretam e aplicam as regras eleitorais. Dentre estas, notadamente a Lei Complementar n. 135/10, que se apresenta em dissonância com os direitos e garantias fundamentais previstos na Constituição de 1988 e na Convenção Americana de Direitos Humanos. As conclusões apresentam a desconsideração da fundamentalidade dos direitos políticos — tanto pelas legislações criadas pelo Congresso Nacional quanto pelos Tribunais Superiores — em especial a partir de uma perspectiva de constantes restrições e interpretação extensiva de norma que restringe direito fundamental. Nesta senda, a partir de averiguação da ADI 4578 e as ADCs 29 e 30, perante o STF, e as consultas nº 1120 e 1147 do TSE, chega-se ao resultado de que há flagrante violação ao princípio da inocência, ao direito adquirido, à irretroatividade das leis, ao princípio da anterioridade e da segurança jurídica e, principalmente, aos direitos políticos.
Lockdown: The Most Effective Preventive Measurement of Corona Virus Pandemic Disease through Social Distancing
Authors: Roy Sandip , Bhattacharya Priyanka , Bose Rajesh , Mondal Haraprasad , Sarkar Indranil
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The lifestyle of people throughout the world has been affected exceptionally due to the severity of COVID-19 pandemic disease. Different steps to prevent this pandemic disease have been taken to protect the entire nation by the government of the affected countries. Several research works are going on to forecast on the different cases of the disease like new affected cases, new death cases. But the researchers have not worked for the Stringency Index on which transmission of the virus mostly depends till now.
Objective: Decision of maintaining strict lockdown and partial lockdown are the most effective preventive measure to resist this pandemic disease by breaking the cycle of transmission through social distancing.
Methodology: In our proposed work we have introduced the reality. Data from various sources on this disease for most affected countries like India have been collected by the authors. They have started an experiment on that data and ultimately have prepared a mathematical model to correlate between basic reproduction rate and the stringency index.
Results: The authors have calculated average new infected cases, maximum new infected cases and minimum new infected cases which are highly associated with the stringency index. Average death cases, maximum death cases, and minimum death cases are also been calculated as these are also associated with the stringency index.
Conclusion: Depending on the result of experiment of our work government of India as well as World Health Organization can take a decision for maintaining an effective lockdown to protect the entire nation from this deadlier disease.
Atuação da mulher na gestão pública: desafios enfrentados por mulheres em cargos gerenciais em uma Gerência Executiva do Instituto Nacional de Seguro Social no interior da Bahia
Authors: Xavier Dielma Marques , Gomes Almiralva Ferraz , Chaves Adller Moreira , Teixeira Simone Andrade
Published: June 2022

Ao longo do tempo, a mulher buscou desmitificar o papel imposto pela sociedade de que suas atividades profissionais devem estar ligadas aos afazeres domésticos. As reivindicações e lutas das mulheres por direitos civis, políticos, sociais e a conquista de melhores condições e igualdade de gênero vêm ocorrendo ao longo dos anos, entretanto, têm muito o que avançar, pois, a inserção feminina em cargos gerenciais perpassa por diversos desafios. Assim, o presente estudo buscou analisar os desafios enfrentados por mulheres que exercem cargos de chefia. Este trabalho é de natureza empírica e do tipo descritivo-exploratória. Optou-se pela técnica do estudo de caso e pesquisou-se a Gerência Executiva do Instituto Nacional de Seguro Social localizada no município de Vitória da Conquista, região sudoeste da Bahia. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e receberam tratamento qualitativo. Adotando então o critério de acessibilidade, entrevistaram-se quatro das cinco mulheres que chefiavam setores da referida Gerência no período de pesquisa.  Os resultados revelaram que os principais desafios enfrentados têm relação com o pouco reconhecimento do trabalho, a falta de respeito e de credibilidade. Ademais, as dificuldades de lidar com as questões de gênero no cotidiano impede o rompimento das barreiras impostas à ascensão feminina no ambiente laboral. No entanto, as mulheres apontam estratégias adotadas para conciliar a multiplicidade de papéis exercidos.
 
 
ABSTRACT
Women have sought to demystify the role imposed by society that their professional activities should be linked to household chores. The demands and struggles of women for civil, political, social rights and the achievement of better conditions and gender equality have been taking place over the years, however, they have much to go forward, as the insertion of women in managerial positions involves several challenges. Thus, this study intent to analyze the challenges faced by women who hold management positions in an Executive Management of the National Institute of Social Security, located in Vitória da Conquista-Bahia. This work is empirical and descriptive-exploratory. We opted for the case study technique. The Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and received qualitative treatment. Then, adopting the criterion of accessibility, four of the five women who headed sectors of the aforementioned Management during the research period were interviewed. The results revealed that the main challenges faced are related to the lack of recognition of the work, the lack of respect and credibility. Furthermore, the difficulties in dealing with gender issues in daily life prevent the breaking of the barriers imposed by the female rise in the workplace.  However, women point out strategies adopted to reconcile the multiplicity of roles exercised.