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The Role of Defence Mechanisms in Coping with Stress in PTSD Patients
Authors: FALIOVA OLENA
Published: January 2023

In the context of the war in Ukraine, the risk of post-traumatic stress disorders increases, which in critical cases cause the development of chronic mental illnesses and a decline in physiological functions. In connection with the emergence of a feeling of helplessness due to the inability to act effectively in a dangerous situation, various psychological defence mechanisms are formed to overcome intrapsychic conflicts. The purpose of this stud was to investigate the dominant mechanisms in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder who had been in regions with different scenarios for the development of hostilities since the beginning of the war, using the PlutchikKellerman-Conte methodology. The information was collected from people of different age categories, types of employment, educational qualification levels, and gender who were in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv during the first two months of the full-scale war and periodically moved through the territory of Central and Western Ukraine. Cases of short-term residence abroad were also considered during the study. The results of the tension of psychological defence indicate that in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder that stayed in different regions of Central and Western Ukraine since the beginning of the war, the projection mechanism dominated (75%), and the substitution mechanisms (12.5%) and denial mechanisms (12.5%) were equally distributed. The dominance of the projection may indicate the transfer of intrapsychic conflict to the outside. In this case, the external world is perceived by the individual as the main carrier of the threat from which they need to protect themselves. Instead, denial may indicate ignoring certain aspects of reality. Respondents who are prone to substitution use the approach of transferring repressed emotions, which can be expressed in the form of anger, fear, and hostility towards more accessible objects that are no less dangerous than those that led to frustrating experiences. It was determined that the total sample tension does not exceed 50%. This may indicate the ability of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder to resolve intrapsychic conflicts that have developed at the moment. The results of the study may be of practical interest to specialists investigating the identification and generation of methods for the prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Великая Отечественная война в учебниках истории России, Украины и Белоруссии: методологические проблемы и перспективы
Authors: Антипов Андрей Михайлович
Published: January 2023

В современном мире учебники, учебные пособия и школьные программы являются одним из ключевых инструментов государственной политики памяти. Великая Отечественная война стала одним из центральных объектов исторической памяти российского общества и одним из столпов российской идентичности, а потому заняла в обозначенных инструментах значимое место. Отражение войны в российских учебниках истории и учебниках других государств стало предметом изучения исследователей. В фокусе настоящей статьи литература об отражении Великой Отечественной войны в учебниках истории России, Украины и Беларуси 2005–2013 гг. Выделены тенденции в методологии исследования. Выявлены преимущества и недостатки существующей методологии, на основе чего предложена методологическая перспектива.
Проблемы и перспективы российско-казахстанских отношений в контексте украинского кризиса
Authors: Белащенко Дмитрий Александрович , Бурков Артем Дмитриевич , Шоджонов Имомидин Фозилович
Published: January 2023

В статье рассматриваются российско-казахстанские отношения, претерпевшие в 2022 г. ряд изменений вследствие обострения украинского кризиса, запустившего трансформацию ряда ключевых принципов действующей системы международных отношений. Целью данного исследования является характеристика современного этапа взаимодействия России и Казахстана. Достижению поставленной цели сопутствует ряд задач, среди которых: сформировать на основе нарративно-исторического материала представление о становлении и развитии российско-казахстанских отношений в постсоветский период; установить ключевые конфликтные точки в отношениях между государствами; выявить основные события и процессы, повлиявшие на динамику двусторонних отношений; спрогнозировать дальнейший характер межгосударственного взаимодействия на основе существующих между Россией и Казахстаном связей с учетом усиления роли внешних акторов (Китая и Турции) на постсоветском пространстве и в Центральной Азии.
Analysis of the Digital Trade Agreements among Several APEC Member Countries
Authors:   APEC Studies Association of Korea, Sohn Kiyoun
Published: January 2023

We analyze a variety of digital trade agreements with a view to exploring a useful guidance to clarify and improve the agreements. After examining the key features of the agreements, we compare them in two aspects, market access and policy cooperation. While the market access issues include the cross-border transfer of information by electronic means, the location of computing facilities, no imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions and the express shipments, the policy cooperation issues do cooperation on standard and conformity assessment for digital trade, FinTech cooperation, and competition policy cooperation. Next, after evaluating the digital trade agreements, we find the need for reasonable definitions of critical terms such as digital trade and digital service. Also we suggest how to clarify and improve the scope of digital product and their relationship with the relevant WTO agreements, primarily GATS. Finally, we conclude with future issues such as the role of APEC, the interconnection between digital trade and trade in services, Korea’s strategies for future digital trade agreements, and the multilateral negotiations on digital trade at several international organizations such as WTO and OECD.
Response of rainfed Indian mustard to different tillage practices and mulching
Authors:   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Devi K. Nandini , Naga Kalyani Naidu Bhargavi ,   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Lhungdim J. ,   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Herojit A. ,   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Gopimohan N. ,   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Devi KSH. Manishwari ,   College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India, Dorendro A. ,   Department of Botany, Mayai Lambi College, Manipur, India
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2019 at College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur. The experiment included the combination of two soil tillage systems viz., Conventional Tillage (L1) and Minimum Tillage (L2) and four different mulching materials viz., No mulch (M1); Rice straw mulch (M2); Polythene mulch (M3) and Tree leave mulch (M4). The Experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with different levels of tillage (main plot), and mulching materials (subplot) and each treatment were replicated thrice. The growth and yield of Indian mustard were influenced by different tillage practices and mulching. Maximum plant height (165.33 cm.), number of siliquae per plant (197) and seed yield (1790 kg/ha ) and oil yield (692 kg/ha) were recorded in a combination of (L1M3) which received in Conventional tillage + Polythene mulch and minimum seed yield was recorded in a combination of (L2M1) 1441 kg/ha which received in Minimum tillage + No mulch. Maximum harvest index was recorded in a combination of (L1M2) 27.50% which was received in Conventional tillage +Rice straw mulch and minimum harvest index was recorded in a combination of (L1M4) 24.13% which was received in Conventional tillage + Tree leaves to mulch. The highest benefit-cost ratio (0.72) was recorded in Minimum tillage + Rice straw mulch because there was less input cost for tillage or ploughing activities and mulching material cost. The highest energy use efficiency, and energy productivity but lowest specific energy was observed in Minimum tillage with No mulch and energy use efficiency, and energy productivity but highest specific energy was observed in Minimum tillage with Rice straw mulch.
Popularization of improved short-duration Rice variety Telangana Sona (RNR 15048) through Frontline Demonstrations in Nalgonda District, Telangana
Authors:   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, PJTSAU, Nalgonda, Telangana-508 207, M Shankar, , M.A Aariff Khan, ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, PJTSAU, Nalgonda, Telangana-508 207, T Bharat, ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, PJTSAU, Nalgonda, Telangana-508 207, S Pallavi, ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, PJTSAU, Nalgonda, Telangana-508 207, R.V.T Balazzi Naaiik, ,   AICRP Forage Crops, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500030, K Sumalini, ,   College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500030, Naik Ravinder ,   College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500030, M Shankaraiah, ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, PJTSAU, Nalgonda, Telangana-508 207
Published: January 2023

Frontline demonstrations on rice (275 No) were carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar during four Kharif seasons 2016 to 2019 in Nalgonda District, Southern Telangana Zone under Left Canal Nagarjuna Sagar Project command area with the main objective of assessing the performance of improved short duration rice variety Telangana Sona (RNR 1504) with latest crop production and protection technologies against farmer’s practice. The improved practice comprised of improved short-duration rice variety RNR 15048, seed treatment, nursery management, recommended cultural practices at the time of transplanting, application of recommended dosage of fertilizers, adopted need-based production and protection measures that resulted in significantly higher yield (6790 kg ha-1) with 12.0 percent increase yield in demonstration plots over the farmer’s practice (6048 kg ha-1) during four-year study period. The technology gap ranged between 0 to 350 kg ha-1 with a mean of 210 kg ha-1. The lowest extension gap (518 kg ha-1) was observed in kharif 2019 and it was the highest (1050 kg ha-1) in kharif 2018. The average extension gap was 742 kg ha-1and the technology index was in the range of 0.0 to 5.0% with a mean of 3.0%. The demonstrations recorded a higher gross return Rs. 1,18,815 ha-1 with a profitability of Rs. 67,190 ha-1 and additional net return Rs. 19,167.0 ha-1 as compared to farmer’s practice. The mean benefit-cost ratio was 2.3 in demonstrations over the farmer’s practice 1.8. The results based on a comparison between demonstrations and farmers' practice indicated that the yield, gross returns, net income, and benefit-cost ratio in frontline demonstrations were higher than in the local farmer’s practice. The Farmers practice recorded lower yields and incurred higher expenditure as farmers used local varieties, applied overdose of fertilizers, and indiscriminate use of pesticides, spending more money on managing the pests and diseases.
Effect of cultivation method on yield, yield attributes and economics attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) the semi – arid Condition of Kandahar Afghanistan
Authors:   Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University, Afghanistan, Kakar Noor Mohammad , Modasir Mirza Mohammad ,   Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University, Afghanistan, Hamayoyn Habibullah ,   Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University, Afghanistan
Published: January 2023

An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy farm, Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University, during the period from 2 March to 12 June 2020 to study the effect of two types of cultivation methods such as raised bed and flatbed on the yield, yield attributes and economics attributes of chickpea. The experiment was laid out in a Split Plot design with three replications. All the nutrients were applied as basal on land preparation operation. Seeds were sown manually @ 30 kg ha-1 for a flatbed as well as @ 45cm x 10 cm spacing for a raised bed. Observations were recorded for various growth parameters and yield attributes at 30 DAS, 60 DAS and harvest. Statistical analysis of data was done online through OPSTAT software. Raised bed cultivation method significantly enhanced the growth parameters of chickpea viz., plant height (4.44 cm, 8.40 cm and 25.45 cm at 30 DAS, 60 DAS and harvest), dry matter plant-1 (3.12 g, 5.26 g and 15.50 g at 30 DAS, 60 DAS and at harvest. Yield attributes viz., number of pod plant-1 (20.15), number of grain pod-1 (1.38), and 1,000 grain weight (207.44 g) showed remarkable improvement with raised bed cultivation method Yield of chickpea viz., grain yield (1.21 t ha-1), Stover yield (1.33 t ha-1) biological yield (3.44 t ha-1) and harvest index (27.44 t ha-1) were recorded significantly higher with raised bed cultivation method. Similarly, significantly higher economics attributes viz., Cost of cultivation (26,989 AFN ha-1), gross returns (104,795AFN ha-1), net returns (76,854 AFN ha-1), and benefit cost ratio (2.78), recorded with raised bed cultivation method.
Influência da temperatura no desenvolvimento pupal da mosca da parte aérea da mandioca (Neosilba perezi, Diptera, Lonchaeidae)
Authors: Emerick Pereira Betina , Frazão Pereira De Lorenzi Erica , Colares Pereira Renato , Harter-Marques Birgit
Published: January 2023

A mosca-do-broto da mandioca, Neosilba perezi (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), é uma praga chave da cultura da mandioca no Sul do Brasil. As fêmeas desta espécie ovipositam nas brotações e as larvas, ao se alimentarem, impedem o crescimento da planta, após destruírem seu meristema apical. Isto resulta em perdas de ramas e na produção de raízes dependendo do cultivar. Existem poucos estudos sobre sua biologia, assim, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a inﬂuência da temperatura no desenvolvimento pupal da mosca-do-broto da mandioca. As pupas da mosca-do-broto foram mantidas em laboratório em três diferentes temperaturas constantes: 10°C, 25°C e 30°C. Foram detectadas diferenças significativas entre as temperaturas testadas. A temperatura de 25°C proporcionou o melhor desenvolvimento pupal com maior formação de adultos viáveis, enquanto a baixa temperatura (10°C) retardou o desenvolvimento e resultou em maior número de adultos deformados. A 30°C, o tempo pupal foi menor, porém o número de adultos deformados também foi maior. Esses resultados indicam que a sobrevivência da mosca-do-broto está diretamente relacionada à temperatura. Durante o período de entressafra, ou seja, quanto mais frio for o inverno na região, menor tenderá ser a população de moscas no próximo ciclo de cultivo.
SCS206 Potência: cultivar de feijão preto de alta produtividade e resistência à antracnose com adaptabilidade e estabilidade superiores para o Sul do Brasil
Authors: Frehner Kavalco Sydney Antonio , Nicknich Waldir , Canalle Maria Cristina
Published: January 2023

SCS206 Potência é um cultivar de feijão comum, do grupo de sementes preta, desenvolvida pela Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina (Epagri). Esta nova cultivar apresenta excelente produtividade de grãos, alta adaptabilidade e estabilidade associada à melhor sanidade de plantas, especialmente com resistência moderada à antracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum). As plantas possuem arquitetura semi-eretas com hábito de crescimento indeterminado, sendo adaptadas à colheita mecanizada.
A comparison of sustainability attitudes and intentions across generations and gender: a perspective from U.S. consumers
Authors:   Professor of Marketing & Sports Business, Haile College of Business, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA, 859- 572-6558 – nicholsb1@nku.edu, Satinover Nichols Bridget , Wehr Holt Jennifer ,   Lecturer of Marketing & Management, Haile College of Business, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA, 859-572-5985 – wehrj@nku.edu
Published: January 2023

As firms increasingly focus on corporate sustainability initiatives and offer more sustainability-related products, there is a need to continually assess consumer attitudes towards and involvement in sustainable consumption. Additionally, there is a need to determine if some consumer characteristics may typify how they think, feel, and behave towards sustainability initiatives. Based on an online sample of 1,250 U.S. consumers, this present research utilizes a cross-sectional design to examine whether generational cohort and gender help explain variations in how consumers react to the notion of sustainability. This research is also focused on sustainability in the food and grocery industry. The findings suggest that attitudes towards sustainability and the degree to which consumers feel sustainability is important is more positive for younger consumers and women. The Baby Boomer generation is less interested in sustainable consumption and less likely to be persuaded by sustainability claims. The main limitations of this study are that data were collected only through self-reporting from consumers in the United States. For marketers promoting sustainability-related products, this data should help them better understand segments of the U.S. market and develop more successful promotional initiatives. Knowing the nuances of how generational cohorts think about sustainability and how they may consider it when making purchase decisions should motivate marketers to utilize these differences when creating their marketing mix. Though some marketers are moving away from gender-based promotional tactics, the findings also suggest that gender segmentation could still be useful when it comes to sustainability-related products.
Sustainable and Green City Brand. An Exploratory Review
Authors:   Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. GOCVOPP–Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal Portugal. INESCTEC–Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal – amoreira@ua.pt, Carrizo Moreira António , Rêga Pereira Cristiana ,   Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal – cristiana23@ua.pt, Fernandes Lopes Margarida ,   Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal – margaridalopes27@ua.pt, Arêde Rodrigues Calisto Raquel ,   Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal – raquel.calisto@ua.pt, Teixeira Vale Vera ,   Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. GOCVOPP–Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal Portugal. CEOS.PP—Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of P. Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal – v.c.vale@ua.pt
Published: January 2023

Although city branding is not new, the importance of sustainability and environmental demands is placing an enormous challenge in city/place branding activities. As such, the aim of this article is to analyze how sustainable/green city/place branding is understood and what its main idiosyncrasies are. For that an exploratory literature review was implemented and 32 articles were analyzed. It is possible to conclude that there are three main strands covering the topic related to green, sustainable, and slow city (cittaslow) or place branding. Moreover, green resources are dealt with seeking to improve the image of the city, the quality of urban life, and the green spaces supporting the city as a tourism destination. Complementarily, sustainability embraces also economic and social aspects, which are not fully covered in the previous strand. Finally, the cittaslow perspective follows a sustainable perspective more closely than the green/environmental one. The three strands are very segmented and the stage of development is still in a growing up stage. The stakeholders play an important role in disclosing the natural resources, the environmental challenges for a city/place to develop a positive sustainable reputation. Finally, there is an important role from the public policy perspective to position the city as a green, sustainable place destination.
The Profile of the Wiesbaden Scale for Positive Psychotherapy and Family Therapy 2.0 in 93 Polish Female Students of Psychotherapy
Authors: Zarek Aleksandra
Published: January 2023

The article presents descriptive analysis of psychological qualities of the 93 female students of psychotherapy with the use of concepts of Positive Psychotherapy. The Polish translation of the WIPPF2.0 was used as the measuring tool. High results were obtained for 3 scales of primary capacities (Hope, Love, Trust), 2 scales of secondary capacities (Justice and Reliability) and in the Emotional reaction with IDEALS scale. The remaining scales were in the medium range of results, as we found no low results. The study was explanatory and further research is needed
The Method of Resolving Actual Conflict in Five Stages and with Five Capabilities Based on Positive Psychotherapy: The Trust-PHAL Method
Authors: Eryilmaz Ali
Published: January 2023

The process of positive psychotherapy works to resolve the key, actual and basic conflicts of the clients. Although many practitioners resolve these conflicts in their own way, standard and effective methods are needed. The aim of this study is to investigate the Trust-PHAL Method, which includes resolving actual conflict in five stages with five capabilities. There are five capabilities that we use in this method to resolve actual conflict: trustworthiness, politeness, honesty, achievement, loyalty. In other words, the method can be expressed as Trust (trustworthiness) P (Politeness) H (Honesty)A (Achievement) L(Loyalty). Each capability used is consistent with the five phases of positive psychotherapy. In the study, an example is given of how the Trust-PHAL Method is used in the psychotherapy process.
Parables as a Transcultural Tool for a Psychologist’s Work with the Requests of Parents of Children with Abnormal Development
Authors: Naydonova Ganna , Uninets Iryna
Published: January 2023

Parables are considered to be an effective tool in a psychologist’s work with parents of children with abnormal development. As a kind of metaphor, parables actuate neurodynamic mechanisms of the personality’s reflection of actual life issues. The use of parables is specific, depending on the psychodynamic stage of the family with a child who has some developmental problems. The requests of parents of children with abnormal development were classified and the parables were matched to each underlying request type. The use of various options of work with stories by psychologist in the therapeutic process is possible. The authors give some examples of parables at the end.
Traffication
Authors: Donald Paul
Published: January 2023

Traffication develops a bold new idea: that the trillions of miles of driving we do each year are just as destructive to our natural environment as any of the better known threats, such as habitat loss or intensive farming. The problem is not simply one of roadkill; the impacts of roads are far more pervasive, and they impact our wildlife in many subtle and unpredictable ways. Using the latest research, the book reveals how road traffic shatters essential biological processes, affecting how animals communicate, move around, feed, reproduce and die. Most importantly, it shows that the influence of traffic extends well beyond the verge, and that a busy road can strip the wildlife from our countryside for miles around. In the UK, almost nowhere is exempt from this environmental toll. Yet the final message here is one of hope: by identifying the car as a major cause of the catastrophic loss of wildlife, the solutions to our biodiversity crisis suddenly become much clearer. The first step to solving any problem is to recognise that it exists in the first place. But with road traffic, we are not even at that crucial initial stage in our recovery. Quite simply, Traffication does for road traffic what Silent Spring did for agrochemicals: awakening us from our collective road-blindness and opening up a whole new chapter in conservation. This urgent book is an essential contribution to the debate on how we restore the health of our countryside – and of our own minds and bodies.
Uric Acid is Independently Associated with Atherosclerosis among Healthy Chinese in Taiwan
Authors: Shao-Yuan Chuang Shao-Yuan Chuang , Shao-Yuan Chuang Chyi-Huey Bai , Chyi-Huey Bai Wen-Harn Pan
Published: January 2023

Objective: This study investigated the association between uric acid and atherosclerosis in a community population. Methods: We enrolled 2,790 subjects aged ≥ 30 years from the CardioVascular Disease FACTor Two-Township Study. The common carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) and atherosclerotic plaque were used as indices of atherosclerosis. Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the general linear model, and a logistic model were used to assess the association between uric acid and atherosclerosis. Results: Elevated uric acid was moderately associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, impaired glucose, insulin resistance (all correlation coefficients < 0.05) and IMT (r: 0.12, p < 0.05). Subjects were classified into four groups according to uric acid levels: group 1 (<5.0 mg/dl), group 2 (5.0–6.9 mg/dl), group 3 (7.0–8.9 mg/dl) and group 4 (≥9.0 mg/dl). The age and sex-adjusted mean of IMT was 0.54 in group 1, was 0.55 in both groups 2 and 3, and the mean of IMT (0.59 mm) in group 4 (≥9.0 mg/dl) was significantly higher. Uric acid (≥9.0 mg/dl) was significantly and positively associated with higher IMT (multivariate adjusted mean: 0.58 mm), independent of other risk factors, and atherosclerosis (≥75th IMT value in the population) with an odds ratio of 2.67 (95% confidence intervals = 1.55–4.59). This association remained significant in a healthy subgroup (without metabolic syndrome, hypertension, or diabetes; OR = 2.91; CI = 1.16–7.25). Conclusion: Uric acid of 9 mg/dL and/or above was independently associated with atherosclerosis in terms of IMT measures in the general population and those without metabolic syndrome. Further study is warranted.

 
Unscarred and Scarred Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy: A Six-case Series in Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital
Authors: Hsuan-Shang Yen Hsuan-Shang Yen , Hsuan-Shang Yen Justine Tang , Justine Tang Yi-Lin Chen , Yi-Lin Chen Yu-Hsiang Lee , Yu-Hsiang Lee Su-Cheng Huang , Su-Cheng Huang I-Shiang Tzeng , I-Shiang Tzeng Yin-Kuang Chang
Published: January 2023

Objectives: This study included six uterine rupture in pregnancy cases over 12 years at Taipei Buddhist Tzu-Chi Hospital. We describe the clinical features and outcomes of rupture of unscarred uteri and scarred uteri following laparoscopic myomectomy. Materials and methods: This case series was conducted by reviewing medical charts at Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital from May 2005 to October 2017. Of 22,962 women who gave birth, six women with full-thickness disruption of all uterine layers during pregnancy or delivery were enrolled. Results: Three cases had ruptures of unscarred uteri and three cases had in uteri scarring by previous laparoscopic myomectomy. The overall incidence of uterine rupture was 0.026%. In women with scarred uteri, the risk of uterine rupture was 0.21%. All uterine ruptures occurred after gestation for 34 weeks although ruptures occurred slightly earlier in the scarred group. All cases received hysterorrhaphy. One neonatal death occurred in the unscarred group and one intrauterine fetal death was diagnosed at admission in the scarred group. Conclusion: Although uterine rupture is a rare complication, the risk is higher for uteri scarred by cesarean section, abdominal myomectomy, or laparoscopic myomectomy. Comparison of risk after abdominal and laparoscopic surgery remains a topic of debate. Regardless of the transmyometrial surgical approach, surgeons should limit electrosurgery and perform multilayer closure. Additionally, early detection and management not only improves maternal and fetal outcomes, but also preserves patient fertility.

 
Carnivore Incarnate: Wicked Wolves and Noble Bears in Norse Tales of Shape-Shifting
Authors: Adkins Christopher David
Published: January 2023

In the tales of the Norse, there are many forms of shape-shifting. Two types stand out: bears and wolves. Some of the most famous images of the Norse themselves are bound up in images of bear and wolf shape-shifters. Yet, examining these more closely, one finds a pattern that emerges: ursine shape-shifters are more upstanding, heroic, and positive, while lupine shape-shifters are more ambiguous and ambivalent. This paper analyzes how experiences with the natural world, as well as older folklore, belief, and culture in the region, informed notions of shape-shifting and hybridization in the great Norse tales, with lasting impacts on belief for many centuries afterward.
Imaging Characteristics of Retinoblastoma: A Single Tertiary Care Center Experience from Pakistan
Authors: Hameed Marya , Siddiqui Fatima , Kumar Ashok , Saleem Samra , Hanif Hina , Hussain Wajid , Bozdar Hayat
Published: January 2023

Background: Retinoblastoma is a rare tumor of eye in the pediatric population. It is seen in every 15000-18000 births with no gender or racial predilection. Retinoblastoma can have a variable presentation ranging from leukocoria to a mass in the eye. Aim: To provide physicians a snapshot of different modes of presentation. This study employs the data from computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and analyzing it for frequency of different presentations from a radiological point of view. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study carried out at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) which is the largest tertiary care pediatric center in Karachi, Pakistan. Records of children from 1 month to 16 years who were diagnosed with retinoblastoma between March 2021 to March 2022 were accessed from the database and assessed. The collected data was then analyzed on SPSS 26. Results: The most frequent presentation noted was leukocoria followed by vision loss, swelling, pain and redness. Calcification was the most frequently reported feature in CT scan whereas retroglobular involvement was mostly seen in MRI scans. Chi square showed a statistically significant correlation between age at presentation with presenting symptoms (p=0.04) and sellar involvement (p=0.00). Additionally, statically significant association was seen between family history and laterality in our study. Conclusion: MRI is the recommended modality due to its sensitivity and superior soft-tissue resolution. CT scan is superior to MRI in detecting calcifications. In developing countries due to a lack of proper facilities and awareness, there is a disparity in the prognosis and presentation of retinoblastoma. Bilateral tumors are most commonly heritable and patients presenting with tumors in both eyes are recommended a through genetic workup. Keywords: Retinoblastoma, ocular tumor, leukocoria, red eye, Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography
A Survey to Assess the Prevalence of Stress and Stressors among Medical Students
Authors: Din Mohi Ud , Ahsan Komal , Siddique Umer , Aslam Warda , Majeed Sana , Mujahid Aizaz
Published: January 2023

Background: Stress has an effect on the cognitive performance of medical students, which leads to poor health and burnout. Aim: To figure out how much stress medical students perceive and what the likely stressors are. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in medical colleges of Faisalabad. Study duration was 4 months (October 2021 to January 2022). A sample size of 380 was taken. The inclusion criteria included medical undergraduate students and who gave consent while those who didn’t give the consent and who were not medical students were excluded.Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used for collection of study participants. Data was collected from medical students. Time required to complete the questionnaire was 5 - 10 min. A questionnaire titled “The Perceived Stress Scale (14 items)” was used. Results: Majority of the students were having moderate stress. The mean perceived stress score of participants was 29.79±5.3. Mean perceived stress score of males and females was 29.56±5.41 and 29.94±5.18 respectively. Class 2nd year MBBS showed the highest mean of perceived stress score as 31.79±6.39 than other classes. Also, younger age group perceived more stress. Among the stressors, academic and psychosocial stressors played significant role as compared to environmental stressors. Conclusion: The perceived stress is higher among younger age group, class 2nd year MBBS students and females. Academic and psychosocial stressors were more common in participants than environmental. Personal and institutional initiatives are urgently required to keep medical students from becoming distressed. Medical students must be taught coping mechanisms and self-care practices. It is critical to underline that, in complement to teaching students, it is also critical to consider the students' well-being during their years of medical study. These things can be applied to community as well and with help of this study, their stress factors can be assessed and coping mechanisms can be advised. Keywords: Academic, psychological, medical, prevalence, students, stress, stressors
Case Series; Respiratory Paralysis Responding to Vitamin D Therapy
Authors: Durrani Haq Dad , Sadaf Sairah , Zafar Alina , Kousar Rafia
Published: January 2023

Acute ascending flaccid paralysis with areflexia were considered as Guillain-Barre Syndrome by medicine and neurology department as tradition. We present two patients 46 years old female and 57 years old male with acute ascending flaccid paralysis admitted in intensive care unit. They developed respiratory paralysis requiring mechanical ventilation. The male patient developed cardiopulmonary arrest during shifting to intensive care unit. Both the patients responded to vitamin d therapy dramatically. Respiratory paralysis on mechanical ventilation responding to vitamin d therapy dramatically were unique events. Vitamin d deficiency is a worldwide problem but its presentation as acute ascending paralysis with areflexia requiring mechanical ventilation is not cited in medical literature. Keywords; Acute ascending flaccid paralysis with areflexia, Respiratory paralysis, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D therapy,
Introductory Note
Authors: Sing Tien Foo
Published: January 2023

At the height of the pandemic, countries worldwide closed their borders to stem contagion, bringing economic activities to nearly a standstill. This left many firms with no choice but to redesign their business models and fast-track digitalization. More than two years on, countries worldwide have accepted that the virus will not completely disappear. The pandemic is transiting into an endemic phase, with a baseline number of people constantly affected by the disease. Countries worldwide have opened their borders; businesses have gradually moved back onto the growth trajectory. Traveling activities have resumed and increased significantly, though they have not reached the same level as Pre-COVID. It will become a new normal for people to learn to adapt and live with the virus.
Residential Housing Prices, COVID-19 and the Role of the Vaccination Program: Evidence from US State Panel Data
Authors: Apergis Nicholas
Published: January 2023

This paper makes use of residential housing prices across US states, along with COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths, to explore the impact of COVID-19 on housing prices. The work also investigates the role of the vaccination program on those prices. The panel estimates document the negative impact of COVID-19 metrics on housing prices, but when the vaccination program is underway, this impact disappears. The results are robust across US regions as well.
Problem-Posing Activities in Primary School Mathematics Textbooks in Russia and Azerbaijan
Authors: Deringöl Yasemin , Guseinova Elvira
Published: January 2023

Textbooks are one of the learning mediums. The activities in mathematics textbooks and qualities of these activities are of paramount importance. Problem-posing is one of the activities in these textbooks. Many researchers emphasize that examination of textbooks is important in explaining student success. The purpose of this study was to examine the problem-posing activities in the primary school mathematics textbooks in Russia and Azerbaijan. To this end, these textbooks were analysed and compared by content analysis according to the aforementioned countries and years. It was found out that there were more problem-posing activities in Russian textbooks than Azerbaijani textbooks in terms of both number and variety. In addition, it is considered that the number of problem-posing activities in textbooks should be increased and these problem-posing activities should be diversified.
Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Science Education: Examining Middle School Students' Perceptions of Self-regulation
Authors: Efe Hacer , Gül Rabia , Umdu Topsakal Ünsal
Published: January 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of web 2.0 tools used in online education on the self-regulation perceptions of secondary school 5th grade students. For this purpose, the Sun, Earth and Moon unit was processed online using web 2.0 tools. The study was implemented in a public secondary school over a period of 6 weeks. The sample of the study consists of 12 students (7 girls, 5 boys) in the 10-11 age group. In the study, mixed research method was used. In the study, the "Perceived Self-Regulation Scale" developed by Arslan Gelişli (2015) was used as a quantitative data collection tool, and the "Semi-structured Telephone Interview on Self-regulation Perceptions" was used as a qualitative data collection tool. SPSS program was used in the analysis of quantitative data, and content analysis method was used in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the study, it was seen that online education supported by web 2.0 tools within the scope of the Sun, Earth and Moon unit had a positive effect on students' self-regulation perceptions.
Erythema multiforme: A case report with oral manifestations
Authors: Kitakawa Dárcio , Máximo Gabriela , Ferreira Coelho Maria Clara , Silva Peralta Felipe da , Kitakawa Dárcio , Chagas e Silva de Carvalh Luis Felipe das
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute, immune-mediated mucocutaneous disease, which may be related to herpes simplex virus, use of certain medications, autoimmune disease, radiation, immunization, pregnancy, period, and food additives or chemicals. It is a condition that occurs predominantly in young adults, with a slight female preponderance and no predilection. Clinically, EM presents erosive and erythematous plaques, affecting mainly the lips and oral mucosa, called target lesions, which may progress to vesiculobullous lesions. The aim of this study is to report a case shown as a positive response to treatment.

Case Report: This is a case of EM in a 50-year-old female patient with a persistent ulcer on the lower lip. The clinical presentation showed an ulcerated lesion that extended through the right labial vermilion, semi-mucosa and jugal mucosa, in addition to painful symptoms. Although the diagnostic hypothesis of EM, an incisional biopsy was performed, that confirmed the clinical diagnosis of EM. As treatment, topical use of 0.05% clobetasol propionate for 15 days was prescribed on the lesion. The patient returned in seven days with significant improvement of the site. It was decided to do only the follow-up and not to intervene with systemic corticosteroid therapy. The patient is followed up for 15 months without recurrence of the lesion. The histopathological analysis of this type of lesion is essential for the diagnosis of the lesion. In this way, we can rule out differential diagnoses, especially pemphigus vulgaris and in children, hands, feet, and mouths disease. In this work, it was observed how important the histopathological analysis is necessary in more complex cases, because in this way the therapeutic approach was effective.

Conclusion: The present case report represents how important the histopathological analysis is necessary in more complex cases to conclude the diagnosis, therefore is possible conduce the best choose of treatment for patient.
Acute anterior uveitis following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection
Authors: Tsukii Rika , Kasuya Yuka , Makino Shinji
Published: January 2023

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Secondary syphilis in oral cavity: Case report and literature review
Authors: de Lima Morais Thayná Melo , Kitakawa Dárcio , da Silva Peralta Felipe , Gonzales Sabrina , Chagas e Silva de Carvalho Luis Felipe das
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection and may have heterogeneous clinical features. There are several studies that report the incidence and clinical features of secondary syphilis, but little emphasis is placed on unusual clinical patterns. Here, we report a case of secondary intraoral syphilis with the appearance of whitish plaques.

Case Report: A 30-year-old woman complained of multiple plaques in the oral cavity that had not healed for 15 days. An incisional biopsy was performed and revealed histological features consistent with syphilis. Serological test of venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) were reactive. Diagnosis of secondary syphilis was closed. The patient underwent penicillin therapy.

Conclusion: In conclusion, secondary syphilis can become a potential diagnostic challenge due to the distinct clinical spectrum.
EVALUASI KINERJA HEAT EXCHANGER - 003 DI PUSAT PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI (PPSDM MIGAS CEPU)
Authors: Shahab Aliyah , Anggi Wahyuningsi
Published: January 2023

Heat exchanger merupakan suatu alat yang menghasilkan perpindahan panas dari suatu fluida, baik yang digunakan didalam proses pemanasan maupun proses pendinginan. Di Pusat Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Minyak dan Gas Bumi Cepu (PPSDM Migas Cepu) sendiri memiliki lima heat exchanger yang terdiri dari dua HE yang tersusun secara horizontal dan tiga HE tersusun secara vertikal. Kelima HE tersebut memiliki jenis shell and tube dan fungsi yang sama, yaitu sebagai preheater dengan memanfaatkan panas dari unit distilasi sebelum crude oil memasuki furnance. Pada perencanaan HE ditambahkan sebuah faktor untuk mengantisipasi deposit dari kotoran dan kerak dengan sebuah tahanan (resistance) dikenal faktor pengotor (Rd). Evaluasi faktor pengotor (Rd) merupakan suatu analisa untuk mengetahui seberapa kotor dan seberapa baik kerja dari Heat Exchanger yang selama ini digunakan. Pada jurnal kali ini penulis melakukan evaluasi faktor pengotor pada Heat Exchanger-003 di PPSDM Migas Cepu. Evaluasi ini diharapkan dapat mengetahui HE-003 di PPSDM Migas Cepu masih layak beroperasi atau tidak. Prinsip kerja pada alat heat exchanger 003 tipe shell and tube yaitu indirect exchanger, dimana panas yang berpindah tidak terkontak secara langsung dimana fluida yang digunakan yaitu solar yang berada di shell dan crude oil berada tube. Nilai faktor pengotor ( Rd) dipengaruhi oleh besar kecilnya nilai clean overall heat transfer maka diperoleh hasil faktor pengotor (Rd) yaitu sebesar 0,267 ℎ????.????????2℉ ???????????? , dimana nilai Rd lebih besar dari faktor pengotor (Rd) yang diizinkan yaitu 0,005 ℎ????.????????2℉ ????????????, berdasarkan perhitungan tersebut maka heat exchanger 003 dalam kondisi kotor dan perlu di maintenance dan juga didapatkan nilai efesiensi dari heat exchanger 003 sebesar 52,582 %.
Decentralized Blockchain Based ISP Networks
Authors: Mishra Rahul , K V Pallavi
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to point out the potential use, of Blockchain based decentralized computer networks in ISPs and how they
promote a secure and private alternative to today’s centralized ISP networks.
Arecanut Disease Classification using CNN
Authors: P Pallavi , K Sowmya Nag , S V Veenadevi
Published: January 2023

Arecanut is a tropical crop, which is popularly known as betel nut. India ranks second in producing and consuming
arecanut in the world. Throughout its life cycle, it is affected by a variety of diseases, from root to fruit. The current approach for
detecting diseases is simply observation with the naked eye and farmers have to carefully analyse each and every crop periodically to
detect the diseases. In this paper, a new system is proposed which helps in detecting the diseases of arecanut, leaves, and its trunk
using Convolutional Neural Networks and suggests remedies for it. To train and test the CNN model, Dataset is created which consists
of 200 images of arecanut both healthy and diseased. The train and test data are divided into a ratio of 70:30. For compilation of model
categorical cross-entropy is used as loss function with adam as optimizer function and accuracy as metrics. A total of 50 Epochs are
used to train the model to achieve high validation and test accuracy with minimum loss. The proposed approach was found to be
effective and 81.35 percent accurate in identifying the arecanut disease.
Pet Feeder using IOT
Authors: Shah Adnan , Tajuddin Syed , Darzi Irfan Hamid , Malgi Gouri.D.
Published: January 2023

This paper provides a solution to minimize the problems faced by the pet feeders in today’s world. The paper is written on
the basis of prepared and tested model. Most of the people love to keep a pet at their homes, also now a days pets have become more
burdens for people having pets. The owners have lot of stress when it comes to feed the pet. In past few years variety of pet feeder
devices are present, unfortunately they are unable to solve all the problems. Project aims to solve the various problems that are caused
using this pet feeder using Internet of things. IOT Pet feeder use a BOLT WIFI MODULE and with Arduino interfaced, using servo
motor, and some hardware. Code is uploaded to the ARDUNIO IDE AND BOLT CLOUD to perform operations like rotating servo
motor. This device is controlled using BOLT application in the mobile phone. The signal is sent to the BOLT WIFI MODULE using
bolt application through bolt cloud. The door of the pet feeder device opens as soon as motor starts to rotate, and the food drops through
the hole into the bowl. And this helps pet to receive regular amounts of food on a click of a button.
Manuscript accepted for publication
Authors: Lodder Paul
Published: January 2023

Type D personality individual patient data meta-analysis: manuscript accepted for publication in psychosomatic medicine
Bodily Alienation and Critical Phenomenologies of Race
Authors: Leboeuf Céline
Published: January 2023

The concept of bodily alienation is promising for critical phenomenologies of race because it marries description and evaluation. With this concept, we can go beyond mere descriptions of lived experience and provide arguments for challenging the status quo. In fact, we can steer clear of another danger: an overly “objective” form of theorizing about race that is unresponsive to the lived experiences of the subjects whose lives it aims to reimagine. By contrast, phenomenologies founded on the concept of bodily alienation teach us which social interactions and spaces alienate people of color. In turn, this knowledge can help us envision a more hospitable world for all.