bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A randomized controlled trial of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous tramadol for labour analgesia
Authors: Mandrelle Kavita , Marwah Meghna , Liddle Dootika
Published: August 2023

Labour pain is among the most excruciating pain experienced by women. Pain relief during labour is expected to reduce maternal stress, improve maternal and perinatal outcome. Paracetamol and tramadol are easily available, inexpensive and easy administeration. The present study compared the efficacy of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous tramadol for labour analgesia.

: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana including 130 patients divided into two groups. Group A received 1000 mg of intravenous paracetamol and Group B received 100 mg of intravenous tramadol hydrochloride for labour analgesia in active phase of labour (>/= 4 cm cervical dilatation). Pain intensity was assessed by Visual Analogue scale (VAS) before; after 1 and 3 hours of drug administration. Duration of labour, mode of delivery, drug-delivery interval, maternal side effects and neonatal outcomes were also assessed.

Total 130 patients with 65 in each group were included. Pain intensity was assessed and it was observed that Mean VAS score was significantly lower after 1 and 3 hours of drug administration in Group A than Group B. Mean duration of 1 stage of labour (210.79+-70.49 minutes) and mean drug delivery interval (4.34 hours) was significantly lower in Group A than Group B (246.95+/-76.09 minutes; 5.17 hours). Maternal side-effects were observed more with tramadol than paracetamol.

Intravenous paracetamol is more effective labour analgesic with lesser VAS score, shorter duration of labour, drug delivery interval and with few maternal side-effects.
Critical analysis of misoprostol versus mifepristone with misoprostol in medical termination of pregnancy
Authors: Nipanal Hanumant V , Doddiah Swetha , Talawar Soubhagya R
Published: August 2023

Termination of pregnancy by any method before the viable period is called abortion. Medical methods can avoid complications of surgical method of abortion which has many disadvantages like perforation of uterus, hemorrhage, sepsis and increased morbidity. The WHO has approved mifepristone and misoprostol combination for medical abortion.

1. To compare the efficacy of Misoprostol versus combination of mifepristone with Misoprostol. 2. To asses the side effects of Misoprostol and combinationion of Mifepristone and Misoprostol.

It is prospective observational study consisting of two groups with each 61 subjects of MTP patients. Group A (Misoprostol alone): Receive tablet misoprostol 600 microgram start placed per vaginally followed by 400 microgram misoprostol tablet placed per vaginally every 4 hourly up to maximum five doses. In case of first trimester cases 800 microgram tablet misoprostol placed per vaginally followed by 400 microgram misoprostol tablet placed per vaginally every 4 hourly up to maximum four doses. Group B (Mifepristone and Misoprostol): Receive tablet mifepristone 200mg orally on empty stomach. After 24 hours will receive tablet misoprostol as mentioned in group A.

Misoprostol alone has success rate of 78.69% whereas combination with Mifepristone success was 93.44%. The mean Induction - abortion interval in misoprostol alone group was 11.803 hours and with mifepristone combination it was B5.623 hours.

Medical termination of pregnancy by sequential administration of mifepristone with misoprostol has less induction abortion interval compared to using misoprostol alone. This combination has more success rate and also has lesser side effects.
Efficacy of different doses of mifepristone in the management of uterine leiomyoma in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Gopalan Ushadevi , Marimuthu Sangeetha
Published: August 2023

Leiomyoma or uterine fibroid are benign tumours that arise from the smooth muscles of the uterus. The leiomyomas are common gynaecological problem encountered among reproductive age group women. Mifepristone is the commonly used drug in the management of uterine leiomyoma. The objective of the study were to study the efficacy and safety of 10mg and 25mg of Mifepristone in the management of uterine fibroid.

This is a randomized controlled Trial conducted in tertiary care centre. Hundred women with the diagnosis of uterine fibroid were taken up for the study. Group-A (n=50) were given Mifepristone 10mg and Group-B (n=50) were given Mifepristone 25mg daily for a period of 3 months. Reduction in the size of fibroid were assessed at the end of 3 months.

At the end of 3months there was a significant reduction in both menstrual blood loss and fibroid volume in both the groups (p<0.001). There was a also significant improvement in haemoglobin levels in both the groups. When compared to Group –A (10mg Mifepristone) more side effects were noted in Group-B (25mg Mifepristone). Nausea and vomiting developed in 90% and 60% of patients in group A and B.Gastrointestinal discomfort developed in 80% and 50% of patients in group A and B.

Both Mifepristone 10mg and 25mg had similar clinical outcomes but 10mg had better compliance and lower side effects. Hence, 10mg can be preferred over 25mg in order to bring about effective management of uterine fibroid.
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndromes (PCOS) in adolescent girls and young women: A questionnaire-based study
Authors: Tiwari Aman , Mathur Aayushi
Published: August 2023

One of the most prevalent metabolic disorders among women of reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Menstrual dysfunction and androgen excess symptoms, such as hirsutism and acne, are common in women with PCOS. Additionally, there may be an increased risk of other morbidities such as obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, infertility, cancer, and psychological disorders.

This study is an attempt to summarise the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) in adolescent girls and young women residing in the National Capital Region belonging to the age group of 11-30 years.

The study was questionnaire-based and carried out for a duration of 6 months with 267 participants.

The BMI of the participants was calculated using the formula: BMI= weight in kgs/ height in m2.

PCOS was diagnosed using a questionnaire with Rotterdam’s criteria.

The prevalence of PCOS was found to be 77.1%. The mean age group at which maximum number of participants were diagnosed with PCOS was 18-20 years. The BMI (BMI=kg/m2) of all the participants was calculated and 8% participants came under the obese category.

90% of the participants were aware of PCOS, 79.2% participants agreed PCOS is increasing rapidly while 19.3% participants had no idea about PCOS.

The study concludes that respondents were less aware of the actual prevalence of PCOS and also associate the disorder’s manifestation with lifestyle variations. Even at this young age adolescent girls and women are at a high risk of metabolic syndrome because of the increased prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity.

A good diet, regular exercise, early diagnosis, and treatment modalities available are all critical components of raising awareness about PCOS and the risk factors associated with it.
A case report on a rare case of malignant ovarian tumour complicating pregnancy
Authors: Mohanan Reshmi , Hiremath P B , Indu N R , Sreesupriya M , Hiremath Reshma
Published: August 2023

The incidence of ovarian tumor in pregnancy is 2.4-5.7%of which 5% are malignant. A 26-year-old primigravida was diagnosed with benign ovarian cyst during first trimester ultrasound. Elective LSCS with left oophorectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed malignant ovarian tumor (high grade serous carcinoma). The objective of this report is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of ovarian tumor in pregnancy.
Detection of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome by single-nucleotide polymorphism based non-invasive prenatal test
Authors: Devanboo Angela , Nathan Dhriti Chendil , Mahalingam Shweta Kannan , Prabhu Vishalakshi Apparaya , Purandarey Hema , Venkataswamy E , Ramprasad V. L. , Kadam Priya
Published: August 2023

Non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) has become a popular screening test worldwide for screening common trisomies. In addition, the test can also sex chromosomal aneuploidies (SCAs) with similar sensitivity. In recent years, the scope of NIPT has extended to screen pregnancies for clinically significant microdeletions (MDs), rare autosomal aneuploidies, and subchromosomal abnormalities. The clinical utility of NIPT screening beyond trisomies 21,18,13 and SCAs are still being evaluated because of low positive predictive value which in turn leads to an increase in invasive procedures. Here, we present a case where SNP - NIPT correctly identified a microdeletion syndrome, i.e., 22q11.2DS in a pregnant woman with normal ultrasound findings. This NIPT finding was further confirmed in the chromosomal microarray study and FISH.
Challenges and Solutions: Scaling Tutoring Programs
Authors: Groom-Thomas Leiah , Leung Chung , Loeb Susanna , Pollard Cynthia , Waymack Nancy , White Sarah
Published: August 2023

The authors partnered with school districts, tutoring providers, and quarterback organizations that support implementation of high-impact tutoring across districts in the United States to learn from their efforts in implementing tutoring. This cross-district implementation study shares a snapshot of lessons learned about common barriers to implementing highly-effective programs and the ways that districts have overcome these barriers with success. Interviewees included administrators, teachers, tutors, and other program staff from nine school districts and one charter management organization, seven tutoring providers, and six quarterback organizations that support implementation across districts. One finding is that funding and belief in the potential of tutoring are two key facilitators for the implementation of high-impact tutoring. Moreover, some of the challenges identified are related to tutor recruitment and training, data use, the scheduling of tutoring during the school day, student attendance and school-level buy-in.
The Impact of the One-Stop Shop for Business Registration in the Dominican Republic
Authors: Bobić Vida , Delgado Lucia , Gerardino María Paula , Hennessey Michael , Martinez-Carrasco José
Published: August 2023

Digital one-stop shops for firm registration can significantly reduce costs and increase access to information for firms entering the formal sector. This paper examines the impact of a nationwide program with a one-stop registration shop and lower registration fees. In addition to analyzing its impact on the number of firms registering in the formal sector, this study explores how the program reshapes the labor market for women and men. The empirical setting, the Dominican Republic, is characterized by high levels of firm and labor informality. The government launched the digital one-stop shop called Formalízate in 2013. To analyze its impact, this paper takes advantage of the sequential rollout of the program across provinces in the country. Results show that the launch of the program in a province is associated with a greater number of micro firms entering the formal market. Interestingly, these firms are concentrated in sectors in which informality was high prior to rollout of the program, especially the commerce and tourism sector. In addition, the results show that women's participation in the labor forced is impacted by the program, but men's participation is not. More specifically, the presence of Formalízate increased women's participation in the labor market as self-employed entrepreneurs.
Explorando la diversidad de animales invertebrados a través de un Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje: Bauplan Lab
Authors: Beltrán-Gutiérrez Marisol
Published: August 2023

En el programa de Biología se desarrolló un Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje (OVA), complementario al curso teórico-práctico de la biología de los animales invertebrados, con el propósito de promover el autoaprendizaje y la preparación de los estudiantes para las sesiones prácticas de laboratorio. En ese sentido, la herramienta utilizada se apoyó en el término Bauplan, que entendemos como el mapa de la estructura externa e interna de un animal, para capturar el interés del estudiante y motivarlo a explorar el plan corporal de ciertas formas de vida.
Entorno TIC en el aprendizaje de Gestión de Proyectos
Authors: Hincapie-Zárate Ivonne Paola , Rangel-Carreño Lina Magnolia , Martinez-Ardila Hugo Ernesto
Published: August 2023

Las Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones (TIC) son usadas de manera transversal en distintos sectores como el educativo; en el cual, se han incorporado innumerables aplicaciones web que posibilitan el fortalecimiento de las estrategias didácticas y la elaboración de material de enseñanza. En ese marco, la Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), mediante el Acuerdo 277 de 2011, aprobó el programa de implementación de la política de apoyo a la formación por medio de TIC. En este, en función de la innovación, un grupo de docentes de la cátedra de Gestión de Proyectos, formularon un plan para rediseñar la forma de enseñar en esta área. Para ello, se tomó como principal soporte a las herramientas de Moodle y se incorporó un enfoque inclusivo para estudiantes de las ingenierías industrial y química.
Spatial Economics and Totalitarian Temptations
Authors: Take Gunnar
Published: August 2023

Among the German spatial economists August Lösch is arguably the one who has had the biggest lasting influence on international academic literature. After his death in May 1945, a legend was created according to which he was a fierce opponent to national socialism. This was part of the attempts of his former colleagues and of the German economics community at large to disguise the extent of their own involvement and their agency in advising economic and social policies of the Nazi regime. The political context of spatial planning during the Second World War was particularly damning as it in many cases presupposed genocides on nations such as Poles and Russians and on religious groups such as Jews. It was precisely with regards to Eastern Europe that Lösch’s theoretical contributions were deemed to be particularly valuable. However, the legend of his supposed opposition contained a grain of truth as he was indeed appalled by central aspects of Nazi ideology. Yet, the ability of a totalitarian regime such as the “Third Reich” to integrate the contributions of a brilliant mind and somebody who saw himself as an independent and unpolitical scholar into its decentralized and collaborative spatial research apparatus is what makes Lösch’s biography particularly interesting and relevant today.
Assessing the educational environment of baccalaureate nursing program as perceived by nursing students
Authors: Abdelkader Raghad Hussein , Al-Hashmi Ali , Momani Aaliyah , Hani Salam Bani , Albashtawy Mohammed
Published: August 2023

This study aims at assessing the Educational Environment (EE) of the baccalaureate nursing programs as perceived by nursing students in public and private Iraqi Universities. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the level of nursing students' perception of EE in baccalaureate program. The findings show that the general perception for nursing programs was more positive than negative with a total score of (135.42/200), while students’ perception of learning and teaching was very high with a mean score of (M=37+ 6.39); secondly, students’ perception of teachers moving in the right direction showed a mean score (M=28+5.3). The third domain was students’ academic self-perception, wherein students felt more on the positive side with a mean score of (M=20.4+4.52). The fourth domain was students’ perception of the atmosphere, where the students felt that there had a more positive atmosphere, with a mean score of (M=30.8+7.25). The fifth domain was students’ social self-perception, where also students had not too bad scores. The quality of an EE is considered an indicator of the effectiveness of an educational program on students’ learning. A positive perception of nursing students about the educational environment was concluded. This study will develop practical aspects in the nursing work environment and help nurses to be able to challenge work difficulties and refine their psychology.
The role of organisational culture in conflict management among university stakeholders
Authors: Omodan Bunmi Isaiah
Published: August 2023

Organisational conflict is a pervasive issue in university systems, particularly in South Africa, which can harm the work environment and productivity if left unaddressed. This research investigates how organisational culture affects conflict management practices among university stakeholders and proposes measures to establish a culture that promotes effective conflict resolution. Drawing on the competing values framework (CVF) and social identity theory (SIT), the study adopts a transformative paradigm perspective, utilising a participatory research design to encourage collaborative problem-solving. Ten prominent stakeholders were purposefully selected from a specific university, including two deans, two heads of departments, two lecturers, two student leaders, and two non-teaching staff members. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data, which were then analysed thematically. The results indicate that a culture of respect, inclusivity, and openness, as well as training and resources, significantly affect conflict resolution. Consequently, open communication, active listening, collaboration, and a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect were identified as practical approaches to create a culture of effective conflict resolution. The study concludes that establishing a culture that promotes effective conflict resolution in universities necessitates prioritising open communication, active listening, and collaboration and fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect.
Risk management application in a Baja SAE team
Authors: Chorro Breno Ferreira Barrados , Severino Alexandre Cupolillo , Alcântara Larissa Stéfany Leal de , Fonseca Pedro Henrique Soares da , Guimarães Luiz Gustavo Monteiro , Campos Júlio César Costa , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira , Silva José Antônio da , Teixeira Flavio Neves
Published: August 2023

Management techniques can be beneficial for projects and it can optimize human, financial and time resources if applied to adapt to their contexts. Risk management is essential for good budget planning, given the remarkable need to prevent possible eventualities that may arise and deviate the project from its objective. Due to financial difficulties that hindered its development, the Komiketo Baja UFSJ team noticed the necessity to plan that would manage unforeseen events, since the planned budget was lesser than the actual expenditure, creating a lack of cash and preventing the purchase of essential materials for the team. This study presents the application of risk management in the team during the period 2019-2020, based mainly on the book PMBOK. In addition, it will discuss concepts such as identification, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, action plans, control and monitoring. Through this study, it is possible to compare before and after application, which resulted in a decrease of 128% (2018-19) to 7% (2019-20) of the difference between the amount spent and the planned amount. Several recommendations were obtained for the team's future and similar applications.
CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO: REFLEXÕES TEÓRICAS
Authors: Lopes Arleson Eduardo Monte Palma , Santos José Nazareno Araujo dos , Alencar Douglas
Published: August 2023

A discussão a respeito do desenvolvimento econômico tem ganhado cada vez mais destaque seja em âmbito acadêmico, conferências, fóruns de discussões ou por agentes de políticas públicas. Portanto, este ensaio tem como objetivo discutir e apresentar a contribuição da educação para o desenvolvimento econômico por meio de uma reflexão teórica. Ao longo da discussão identificou-se que: 1) o investimento em educação é um eixo central para o desenvolvimento econômico; 2) a educação contribui para o aumento da produtividade, salários e diminuição da pobreza colaborando com o desenvolvimento econômico; 3) a educação contribui para melhoria da qualidade de vida, distribuição de renda e progresso econômico; e 4) a educação gera efeitos multiplicadores individuais e coletivos. Apesar da literatura apresentar as contribuições da educação para o desenvolvimento econômico, conclui-se que nos países chamados de “em desenvolvimento” não se dá devida atenção a esse aspecto nos seus planos de desenvolvimento.
Disability in Southeast Europe: Qualitative Analysis of a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Authors: Dawson Shay , Stanojevic Cedomir , McCormick Bryan , Tamas Daniela , Eminovic Fadilj , Lomax Lauren , Wheeler LeAnn
Published: August 2023

This study documents the perceptions of recreational therapy students who took part in an international faculty-led study abroad experience for 3 weeks in Serbia, Romania, and Croatia. Students volunteered in institutions, schools, and a camp for individuals with disabilities as well as taking part in cultural experiences. Participant video journals were recorded pre-trip, during the trip, and shortly after returning from studying abroad to garner student perspectives. Using a general qualitative approach, responses were transcribed verbatim, coded, and then arranged in over-arching themes. Pre-trip themes focused on looking forward to the experience coupled with anxiety. During the trip perceptions included, a positive impact from working in programs with clients who have disabilities as well as developing relationships with peers in the program cohort. Upon return and reflection, students expressed a perceived overall growth professionally and personally from the trip, a positive experience, life-long relationships that were firmly established, a gratefulness for the experience, and finally, helpful suggestions for future improvements.
Quality Internship Development and Supervision
Authors: Hinton Jennifer , Smith Rachel , Allsop Jared , Lozano Donna L.V.
Published: August 2023

While therapeutic recreation internships have long been required for individuals to be credentialed in Therapeutic Recreation, there have been few requirements for individuals to supervise an intern. Addressing two specific requirements of the Higher Education Task Force report (Carter & Hawkins, 2018), the Quality Internship Subcommittee was formed under the American Therapeutic Recreation Association Quality Providers team. The initial goal of the subcommittee was to advance excellence in internships by providing structure and direction for Therapeutic Recreation internship supervision. Descriptions of three subcommittee outcomes of the Subcommittee are detailed: the Qualified Supervisors Statement, the Internship Manual template, and the Quality Internship Supervisor Training. Limitations and ongoing Subcommittee efforts are noted.
18 ANOS DE PROGRESSO
Authors: Gonçalves João Vitor Rodrigues , Froner Matheus Britto , Meira Liziane Angelotti
Published: August 2023

O Programa Bolsa Família, considerado referência internacional entre os modelos de condicional cash transfer, surge durante o primeiro governo do Partido dos Trabalhadores como resultado da unificação de diversos programas de transferência de renda anteriores que buscavam, sobretudo, romper com o ciclo da pobreza. O presente artigo tem o objetivo de descrever, por meio de um panorama histórico, o processo de construção do programa com base em suas experiências pregressas. Para tanto, utiliza como principal estratégia metodológica, a análise qualiquantitativa, com foco nos principais programas e iniciativas implementadas entre 1991 e 2003. Durante os 18 anos em que permaneceu em atividade, identifica que o programa contribuiu, em conjunto com as diversas políticas sociais implementadas, na redução dos índices gerais de pobreza e no fortalecimento do pacto federativo brasileiro.
CONSCIÊNCIA DE CLASSE DO PROLETARIADO E DEMOCRACIA AUTOGESTIONÁRIA HOJE
Authors: Farias Flávio Bezerra de , Cours-Salies Pierre , Teixeira Juliana Carvalho Miranda , Soares Danielle Queiroz de
Published: August 2023

Estudo preliminar acerca do fenômeno da consciência de classe do proletariado a partir das contribuições marxistas de luta de classes e a consciência de classe, compreendido o proletariado como um ser que sofre a opressão capitalista em níveis diferenciados, na realidade do trabalho alienado. Além de compreender e explicar os fenômenos no domínio do ser social, é preciso uma ação consciente e engajada no mundo que ser transformar. Análise da consciência de classe e da necessidade da autogestão na perspectiva democrática, no momento de expansão das relações de trabalho mediadas por aplicativos, uma conjuntura que dificulta a organização dos trabalhadores. As discussões se fundamentam em pesquisas bibliográfica e documental, com o trato de dados secundários das bases da OIT.
DIRETRIZES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE CT&I NO BRASIL
Authors: Almeida Cristiane Roque de , Guarda Emerson Adriano , Rocha Suyene Monteiro da
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho faz referência a um estudo da Estratégia Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação – 2016-2022, cujo objetivo consistiu em demonstrar como a formação de competências científicas aparece no contexto das diretrizes atuais de CT&I para o desenvolvimento econômico e social do Brasil. Trata de uma pesquisa interdisciplinar, qualitativa, documental, analítico-descritiva, que possibilitou demonstrar que a exigência de recursos humanos de alto nível, inerente à composição do SNCTI requer, em função da complexidade, a articulação de políticas públicas com o intuito de posicionar o Brasil entre os países mais desenvolvidos nesse setor, bem como potencializar as bases para o desenvolvimento socioprodutivo. No entanto, apesar do avanço regulatório vivenciado nos últimos anos, na prática, ainda persistem as assimetrias regionais com implicações para a produção e o acesso à CT&I.
DO PONTO DE VISTA DO MORADOR
Authors: Beraldo Ana
Published: August 2023

Com base em pesquisa etnográfica conduzida em uma favela de Belo Horizonte, este texto propõe uma reflexão acerca dos significados atribuídos pelos pobres urbanos à miríade de instituições e organizações com quem interagem em suas vidas cotidianas. Argumenta que, do ponto de vista dos moradores da favela, mais importante do que a divisão entre iniciativas estatais e extrasestatais, é a divisão das instituições locais entre duas categorias nativas: os projetos (tidos como meios indiferenciados de simples obtenção de recursos) e as iniciativas que fazem a diferença (aquelas que se convertem em geração de renda e/ou valorização simbólica da identidade “favelada”). Conclui que para se pensar em políticas públicas que promovam o acesso à cidadania, é necessário se afastar da compreensão da pobreza como um problema de ordem técnica e retomar a abordagem política sobre a questão.
Per aspera ad astra, czyli „National Geographic Polska” w kontekście informacji na temat Kosmosu (2017–2022)
Authors: Kobiałka Bogdan
Published: August 2023

Magazyn „National Geographic”, ukazujący się w Stanach Zjednoczonych od XIX wieku, pojawił się na polskim rynku w 1999 roku w efekcie zaistniałej transformacji ustrojowej, która doprowadziła do wielu zmian, również na rynku medialnym w kraju. Czasopismo to ze względu na zawartość przynależy do segmentu prasy popularnonaukowej. Jego redaktorzy za cel wyznaczają wzbudzanie w czytelnikach zainteresowania rozmaitymi zagadnieniami, w tym tymi, dotyczącymi Kosmosu. W artykule przedstawiono analizę formalno-treściową periodyku jako potencjalnego źródła informacji w tej sferze zainteresowania. Omówiono m.in. zarys historyczny tytułu na polskim rynku wydawniczym, przybliżono dane statystyczne dotyczące wybranych publikacji, ich wartość merytoryczną, poznawczą oraz estetyczną.
Rynek webtoonów w Korei Południowej – wprowadzenie do problematyki
Authors: Wosio Zofia
Published: August 2023

Webtoony są rodzajem komiksów cyfrowych, których tworzenie zapoczątkowano we wczesnych latach dwutysięcznych na terenie Korei Południowej. Termin określający dzieła tego typu powstał z połączenia dwóch słów „web” oraz „cartoon”. Publikacje w tymże formacie posiadają wertykalny układ treści, który ma ułatwiać ich czytanie na urządzeniach mobilnych. Ponadto zawierają one kolorowe grafiki i nieskomplikowaną warstwę tekstową. Rozdziały poszczególnych tytułów udostępniane są seryjnie – na ogół raz w tygodniu. Niniejszy artykuł ma na celu ukazanie problematyki webtoonów oraz ich branży w Korei Południowej. Zamieszczone w pracy informacje pozwalają stwierdzić, iż omawiany rynek jest jednym z centralnych sektorów lokalnej produkcji kulturowej.
Dostępność strony internetowej Wydziału Filologicznego Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego w świetle badań własnych
Authors: Sadowska Wiktoria
Published: August 2023

Tematyka dostępności stron internetowych cieszy się coraz większą popularnością wśród specjalistów w dziedzinie produktów cyfrowych. Na przestrzeni lat świadomość społeczna dotycząca potrzeb osób zmagających się z niepełnosprawnościami i innymi utrudnieniami znacznie wzrosła, co przekłada się na chęć tworzenia rozwiązań odpowiadających tymże potrzebom. Celem artykułu było zbadanie stopnia dostępności cyfrowej strony internetowej Wydziału Filologicznego Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego. Posłużono się metodą techniczną. Przeprowadzone badania wykazały, że analizowana strona jest dostępna cyfrowo w średnim stopniu. Pomimo spełniania wielu podstawowych kryteriów, brakuje na niej wielu ważnych rozwiązań ułatwiających korzystanie osobom z niepełnosprawnościami oraz seniorom.
Demographic development of the Komi Republic: factors and trends
Authors: Popova L.
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the demographic situation in the Komi Republic compared to that in Russia in general. The authors have assessed the role of migration in population decline over the last intercensal period. The changes in the level and structure of fertility and mortality have been identified in view of escalation the measures of demographic policy for fertility increase and in conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The significant birth rate increase over the average Russian value in recent years is a result of realization the regional maternal capital program introduction the third-child-allowance for low-income families, and restoration of the ethnic reproductive behavior of Komi people under conditions of economic stimulation of multi-child families. In the first pandemic year, the mortality rate rose and we observed a positive reduction in the gap between life expectancy of the population of our republic and that in whole Russia, as well as between the rural and the urban population both at state and region levels. The above process was related with the mode of population resettlement and density, as well as with the behavior of people during the period of restrictive measures in the pandemic which determined the rate of infection spread. In 2021, the life expectancy of Komi population repeatedly decreased highlighting the decrease in mortality from other causes. As a result, the natural population loss in the region for the first time exceeded the Russian average.
Priority mineral resources and “critical” materials of Russia for production of lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Melent'ev G. , Shevchuk R. , Delicyn L. , Malinina E. , Ovcharova E. , Polikashina N.
Published: August 2023

The problem of creating and supporting the production of lithium-ion batteries (LIA) in Russia includes an analysis of the possibilities of using domestic natural and “critical” materials. As Russia has the largest and most accessible sources of lithium raw materials, explored by the USSR geologists in the middle of the last century, we recommend for the priority industrial development the large deposits of rare-metal granite pegmatites, localized within two Precambrian crystalline shields of European Russia – in the Far North (the Kola Polar Region) and in the South (Novorossiya). The article provides a comparative assessment of the results of geological exploration (GE) and studies of these deposits, and recommendations for their additional study from a modern perspective, together with conditions and specifics of industrial development. Among the “critical” materials, the main attention is paid to lithium salts and high-quality graphite, while other metal ore products (Ni, Cu, Co, Al, Fe, etc.) are produced in our country in the required quantities, and in the future (with the exception of manganese) do not appear to be in short supply. For the first time, it is recommended to synchronize the additional study and industrial development of domestic lithium raw materials in the Far North and South, with surveys and prospective assessment of graphite raw materials in the same regions, the creation of mining, chemical and metallurgical production of a full technological cycle, and the program-targeted organization of a complex of scientific and production works as a strategic state order.
Synergistic Collaborations among K-12 Technology, STEM Coaches, and Tech-Industry Partners
Authors: Susin Catherine , Gallagher Tiffany L. , Grierson Arlene
Published: August 2023

This project focused on how two technology coaches, a K-12 Technology Coach and a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Coach collaborated with their coach colleagues and tech-industry partners to offer teachers resources and embedded professional learning (PL). As part of a multiple-case study of coaching models of PL, over the course of two academic years, the researchers gathered observational data during classroom coaching sessions, small group professional learning sessions, and professional development workshops hosted by a tech-industry partner. Additionally, the coaches and a subset of middle school teachers participated in one-on-one interviews and the coaches had discussions in a focus group. Data analyses distilled two main themes: (1) coaches appeal to and collaborate with tech-industry partners; and (2) coaches solicit support and collaborate with school district administrators. Conclusions suggest that technology and STEM coaches serve an integral role in the implementation of technology across the district when collaborating with tech-industry partners. Recommendations include the need for technology coaches to be resourceful and initiate and foster tech-industry partnerships as well as dedicate time to collaborate with other coaches to enhance their own professional knowledge and skills.
Is USG-assisted Caudal Block Adequate for Postoperative Analgesia in the Early Phase of Circumcision? Is Rescue Analgesia Necessary?
Authors: Coskun Ilker , Yalcin Onur
Published: August 2023

Introduction and Objective: Caudal block has been used in children for many years and is considered the gold standard for multimodal analgesia in the pediatric age group. Caudal block belongs to the category of central neuraxial blocks, which can provide both visceral and somatic analgesia. With the introduction of ultrasound into the clinical practice of anaesthesia, the caudal block is now performed under USG guidance. In our study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of a single caudal block in postoperative acute pain management, the need for additional analgesics, the incidence of side effects, the timing of initial analgesic administration, and the need for rescue analgesic administration (paracetamol 10 mg/kg) in circumcision surgery.

Materials and Methods: 120 patients undergoing circumcision surgery were divided into 3 groups. The caudal block was performed in all cases under USG guidance. Only the caudal block was applied for cases in the Caudal group (Group C). The Caudal + paracetamol group (Group CP) received paracetamol 10 mg/kg intravenously (i.v.) and the caudal block. Patients in the Caudal + meperidine group (Group CM) received 1 mg/kg meperidine intravenously. The caudal block was performed in each case with a 0.5 ml/kg volume of 0.125% bupivacaine.

Results: As a result of our study, it was found that the least postoperative pain occurred in 12.50% of the CM group (p=0.011). Significant results were obtained when weight and age variables were analyzed according to the groups (p-values p=0.011 and p=0.003, respectively). Significant differences were found between the input pulse values, 5-minute pulse values, 15-minute pulse values, and input SpO2 values (p values p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p=0.011, p=0.037, respectively). Only Wong-Baker pain scores at the 24th hour differed significantly from the periods measured after the groups (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the FLACC and Wong-Baker pain scores in the other periods. There was no difference between the groups regarding the time when postoperative analgesics were administered and the total amount of analgesics administered (rescue analgesic 10 mg/kg oral paracetamol) (p=0.408, p=0.238).

Conclusion: Caudal block can be safely applied during circumcision. Ultrasound guidance increases the chances of success and reduces the complication rate. Caudal block can be safely used in pediatric surgery since it does not cause serious complications, has low postoperative pain scores, and reduces the number of postoperative analgesics.
Food Service Spatial Pattern After the Emergency of Online Retail
Authors: Maulidi Chairul , Dwicaksono Adenantera , Aritenang Adiwan Fahlan , Winarso Haryo
Published: August 2023

The popularity of online retail is followed by decreasing transactions at shopping centres. Leisure and companionship trips to restaurants and cafés are replacing the frequency of intra-urban shopping trips. Several studies demonstrated a notable trend in urban commercial areas, wherein functionality has shifted from shopping centres to primarily focused on restaurants and cafes. Leisure and companionship places in the urban south have greater diversity than formal restaurants and cafés. This article employs a comprehensive framework to examine the categorization of restaurants and cafés in the urban south, referred to as food services. This study aims to investigate the spatial pattern of food service in Surabaya and ascertain whether there is a concentration of all food service variants around existing shopping centres. This research employs the POI of food service units gathered through web scraping from Google Maps. Applying the k-means cluster analysis demonstrates that the spatial pattern of food services is categorized into several distinct clusters. This article discloses five types of urban spaces characterized by varying compositions of food service variants within them. These spaces include the city centre, sub-city centre, areas along main roads, residential neighbourhoods, and peri-urban areas.
Rare Clinical Image of Moyamoya Disease in Young Child
Authors: Deodhe Nishigandha Pandhari , Harjpal Pallavi
Published: August 2023

Moyamoya disease is also termed a spontaneous obstruction of the arteries in the circle of Willis. It is recognized as the leading cause of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. The infrequent cause of stroke is radiologically characterized by the continuous progression of stenosis of the end portion of the bilateral internal carotid artery and compensatory capillaries collaterals. A 1yr old child was admitted to the pediatric I.C.U with a complaint of decreased sensorium, decreased food intake and decreased right upper and lower extremity movements past two days. He had a history of convulsions at seven months of age. He was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease on Magnetic Resonance cerebral angiography. The clinical findings on MR-Angiography show multiple collaterals noted around Circle of Willis, specifically around the posterior communicating artery, anterior communicating artery, posterior cerebral artery, bilateral lenticulostriate, thalamoperforating arteries and medialfrontobasal arteries, which is suggestive of Moyamoya disease. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain shows Gyral diffusion restriction in a right fronto-parieto-temporal region with mild swelling. The above clinical findings on MR-angiography show the Moyamoya disease in 1year old male child. These clinical findings on MR-Angiography and M.R.I – brain and neck can help the clinician accurately diagnose and manage this rare case.
A Dataset of Search Interests Related to Disease X Originating from Different Geographic Regions
Authors: Thakur Nirmalya , Patel Kesha A. , Hall Isabella , Duggal Yuvraj Nihal , Cui Shuqi
Published: August 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) added Disease X to their shortlist of blueprint priority diseases to represent a hypothetical, unknown pathogen that could cause a future epidemic. During different virus outbreaks of the past, such as COVID-19, Influenza, Lyme Disease, and Zika virus, researchers from various disciplines utilized Google Trends to mine multimodal components of web behavior to study, investigate, and analyze the global awareness, preparedness, and response associated with these respective virus outbreaks. As the world prepares for Disease X, a dataset on web behavior related to Disease X would be crucial to contribute towards the timely advancement of research in this field. Furthermore, none of the prior works in this field have focused on the development of a dataset to compile relevant web behavior data, which would help to prepare for Disease X. To address these research challenges, this work presents a dataset of web behavior related to Disease X, which emerged from different geographic regions of the world, between February 2018 to August 2023. Specifically, this dataset presents the search interests related to Disease X from 94 geographic regions. These regions were chosen for data mining as these regions recorded significant search interests related to Disease X during this timeframe. The dataset was developed by collecting data using Google Trends. The relevant search interests for all these regions for each month in this time range are available in this dataset. This paper also discusses the compliance of this dataset with the FAIR principles of scientific data management. Finally, a brief analysis of specific features of this dataset is presented to uphold the applicability, relevance, and usefulness of this dataset for the investigation of different research questions in the interrelated fields of Big Data, Data Mining, Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Data Analysis.
Houston Ship Channel numerical model update and validation
Authors: McAlpin Jennifer , Ross Cassandra
Published: August 2023

The Houston Ship Channel (HSC) is one of the busiest deep-draft navigation channels in the United States and must be able to accommodate increasing vessel sizes. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District (SWG), requested the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, update and revalidate a previously developed three-dimensional Adaptive Hydraulics (AdH) hydrodynamic and sediment model of the HSC, Galveston, and Trinity Bays. The model is necessary for analyzing potential impacts on salinity, sediment, and hydrodynamics due to alternatives designed to reduce shoaling in the HSC. SWG requested an updated validation of the previously developed AdH model of this area to calendar years 2010 and 2017, utilizing newly collected sediment data. Updated model inputs were supplied for riverine suspended sediment loads as well as for the ocean tidal boundary condition. The updated model shows good agreement to field data in most conditions but also indicates potential issues with freshwater flow inputs as well as the ocean salinity boundary condition.
Efficacy of activated PMS/PDS by different methods in inactivating E.coli and P.aeroginosa
Authors: Eleren Sevil Çalışkan , Yavaş Ebru
Published: August 2023

The aim of the present study was to evaluate to efficacy of peroxydisulfate(PDS)/peroxymonosulfate(PMS) activated by different methods in inactivating E.coli and P.aeruginosa. The UV-A, UV-A/PDS or PMS and NaOH/PDS processes were used to inactivate E.coli and P.aeruginosa. Three different sulfate salts (K2S2O8, Na2S2O8 and Oxone) were used to activate with UV-A radiation and the inactivation effects were determined. During 30 minutes of UV A radiation, the addition of 3 mM K2S2O8, Na2S2O8, and Oxone increased the removal efficiency of E. coli by 1.76, 1.51, and 2.47 log, respectively. For P. aeruginosa, there was an increase of 1.44, 1.62, and 2.55 logs, respectively. The highest removal efficiency was obtained with oxone + UV-A on E.coli and P.aeroginosa. In order to examine the inactivation effect of alkaline (NaOH) activated peroxydisulfate on microorganisms, studies were carried out using two different doses of K2S2O8 (2 and 3 mmol/L). With the increase of PDS concentration, the removal efficiency for both bacteria increased. Higher removal efficiency was obtained at high base/PDS ratios. When the PDS concentration is increased from 2mM to 3mM at the same NaOH/PDS (0.25) ratio, the time required for 4 log bacteria removal is reduced by 33% for E.coli, while there is a decrease of more than 44.2% for P.aeroginosa.
Analysis of the first inpatient expenditure for cervical cancer patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a provincial maternal and children care hospital in China
Authors: Xiong Lili , Wen Bin , Mengjun Zeng , Xie Zhiqun , Xie Donghua , Kong Fanjuan
Published: August 2023

Background
COVID-19 has led to economic difficulties for many cancer patients. This study aimed to identify the trend and the major cost items of inpatient expenditure for the admittance to hospital for cervical cancer patients in Hunan Province Maternal and Children Care Hospital from 2017 to 2021.
Methods
This study assessed the composition of inpatient expenditure using the gray correlation method and the variation in the hospitalization expense structure using the degree of structural variation. χ2 testing were applied to compare the basic information for inpatients among different years.
Results
A total of 909 patients were identified. The median age of the patients was 49±10.25 years. Insurance payments for cancer patients accounted for 33.51% before the COVID-19 pandemic (2017–2019) but increased to 80.29% during the pandemic (2020–2021). Diagnosis costs accounted for the largest proportion of medical expenditure every year and showed an increasing trend during the study period, with the highest percentage (35.16%) in 2021. Diagnosis costs had the highest gray correlation, with a value of 1.00. Although the consumables cost accounted for the lowest proportion of total costs each year, they showed a fluctuating growth trend with an average annual growth rate of 23.54%, which was the only fluctuation cost of the six constituents. Drug cost had the only positive value for the structural variation of total medical expenditure over the five years and the proportion of structural variation contribution gradually increased from 29.94% (2019–2020) to 47.83% during COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021).
Conclusions
The proportion of hospitalization expenses paid by insurance after COVID-19 is higher than that paid before COVID-19. Attention should be paid to the rising costs of drugs after the COVID-19 pandemic and reasonable control should be maintained for the diagnosis costs to reduce the total expenditure on cervical cancer patients after COVID-19.