bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between impulsivity and depressive symptoms in recently detoxified patients with alcohol dependence
Authors: Mukherjee Diptadhi , Pathak Kangkan , Mahadevan Jayant , Agarwal Gopal , Nath Santanu , Saraf Anantprakash S.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Depression and impulsivity are etiologically linked to alcohol dependence (AD) and are known to affect course and outcomes. The relationship between impulsivity and depressive symptoms has been investigated only in a few studies of individuals with AD.

Aim:

This study aimed to explore the association between impulsivity and depressive symptoms in patients with AD.

Materials and Methods:

Our study was conducted in the inpatient setup of a tertiary care psychiatry institute. The study design is cross-sectional. The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) and stop signal task (SST) were used to assess levels of global impulsivity and behavioral impulsivity, respectively, among 60 recently detoxified inpatients with AD. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) was used to measure depressive symptoms. The results were analyzed to examine the association of depressive symptoms with impulsivity. Pearson’s coefficient of correlation or Spearman’s rank correlation and linear regression analysis were performed to explore the association between quantitative variables.

Results:

Patients with higher HAM-D scores were found to have significantly higher score on all three subscales of the BIS-11. The attention impulsivity subscale had the strongest correlations (r = 0.53, P < 0.001). Depressive symptoms were more strongly correlated with cognitive impulsivity (r = 0.54, P< 0.0001) compared with motor impulsivity and were not significantly associated with behavioral impulsivity. Adjusting for other variables, cognitive impulsivity was found to be the strongest predictor of the severity of depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

The study showed a strong association between impulsivity and depressive symptoms in individuals with AD. This relationship may apply more to cognitive impulsivity, reflecting the role of impulsive decisions compared with impulsive actions.
Chapter 8: Management of Radioiodine Refractory Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Dhar Harsh , Agrawal Archi
Published: February 2024

A small subset of patients with differentiated thyroid cancers (DTCs), over the course of their natural disease progression, undergo dedifferentiation which leads to altered tumor biology and an inability to concentrate and respond to radioactive iodine (RAI), despite being able to functionally produce and release thyroglobulin. They broadly consist of two groups – (a) thyroglobulin-elevated negative iodine scintigraphy and (b) radioiodine refractory DTC. This review deals with their definitions, presentation, and overall management principles, highlighting the key points of their treatment philosophy. Whole-body 18F positron emission tomography-computed tomography is the investigation of choice since majority of these become fludeoxyglucose avid once they lose their iodine avidity. Asymptomatic patients with low disease burden may be observed. Surgical ablation, for symptomatic patients with accessible disease is the prime treatment modality. For those deemed inoperable with high tumor burden and increasing symptomatology are best treated with multikinase inhibitors. External beam Radiation may be a choice for painful bony metastasis, while those refractory to multikinase inhibitors may be offered newer forms of localized therapy such as radiofrequency ablation, newer isotope therapy, and transarterial chemoembolization.
Chapter 6: Risk Stratification and Surveillance in Differentiated Thyroid Cancers
Authors: Dandekar Mitali , Joshipura Aditya , Patel Kaustubh
Published: February 2024

Surveillance strategies in differentiated thyroid cancers (DTCs) differ from other head-and-neck subsites by virtue of their excellent prognosis. Guidelines in this chapter are based on a comprehensive literature review, particularly in the Indian setting concurred upon by experts in the field. Key recommendations include serial measurement of thyroglobulin values, thyroglobulin antibodies, and risk-based suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone during follow-up of treated DTCs, with radioactive iodine scan and structural imaging based on dynamic risk stratification. These recommendations take into consideration prevailing Indian scenario related to reliability of follow-up, insurance coverage, as well as burden on health-care systems.
Presurgical management trends and nasoalveolar molding usage for infants with cleft lip and palate in the capital of a developing country
Authors: Al-Lami Hadeel Adel , Al-Rudainy Dhelal , Mohammed-Salih Harraa S. , Salman Safa M.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUNDS:

Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) application is among presurgical management (PSM) techniques used for infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP). It helps to approximate the palatal cleft and to reshape the nasoalveolar complex prior to primary lip repair. This study aimed to explore types of PSM and the dental speciality provision for infants with CLP in Baghdad. The status of NAM usage and surgeons’ perceptions toward NAM usage were assessed.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a cross-sectional paper-based questionnaire study that collected responses of surgeons perform primary lip and nose repair regarding PSM. The questionnaire was distributed amongst public and private hospitals in Baghdad. Twenty surgeons were enrolled (only those surgeons who perform primary repair for infants with CLP); two females and eighteen males.

RESULTS:

The majority of participants’ responses suggested that the majority of infants with CLP were provided with baby feeding plates and lip straps. Six surgeons reported that a percentage of their patients who have been provided with NAM. PSM in Baghdad was mostly supplied by orthodontists and plastic surgeons, and the next most likely providers were prosthodontists. 82.35% of the surgeons found that primary surgical repair procedures were easier with NAM than for the other infants. The rest have not perceived any differences.

CONCLUSIONS:

Orthodontists, surgeons and prosthodontists were involved in providing PSM. Baby feeding plates and lip straps were the most common PSM in Baghdad, although NAM is not uncommon. Most surgeons believe that using NAM made surgical procedures easier and permitted the prediction of surgical outcomes.
Social Networking Sites Usage and Quality of Life among Senior Citizens
Authors: Siah Poh Chua , Ooi Chia Sin , Zaman Wirawahida Binti , Low Sew Kim
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Using social networking sites (SNS) is an effective way to improve senior citizens' quality of life (QOL). However, SNS usage among senior citizens is relatively low compared to the younger generation. Accordingly, this study aims to identify the factors associated with SNS usage among senior citizens and its relationship with QOL. A conceptual framework combining the technology acceptance model and the subjective norm was proposed.

Methods:

Purposive sampling and cross-sectional survey methods were used to recruit 214 senior citizens.

Results:

The results supported the predictions: perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and subjective norms are positively associated with intention to use SNS, and intention to use SNS mediates the effects of these predictors on SNS usage. Besides, SNS usage is positively associated with QOL.

Conclusion:

Based on the findings, promoting SNS usage among senior citizens should include an SNS that is easier for them and a program to encourage their significant others to use SNS with senior citizens.
Socioeconomic Disparities in Adolescents' Caries Prevalence
Authors: Cho Seongha
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Policymakers and academics have explored the behavioral approach in their attempts to explain and address the socioeconomic disparities in adolescents' oral health. However, evidence regarding this issue is scarce in the Korean adolescent population. This study aimed to examine whether socioeconomic status is associated with dental caries and whether oral health-related behaviors (OHRBs) explain or moderate the hypothesized association in Korean adolescents.

Methods:

A secondary analysis was conducted using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2016 to 2019. Adolescents (n = 1062) aged 13–18 years were included in the analysis. The association between income and untreated decayed permanent teeth (DT) was investigated, focusing on the intermediary roles of OHRBs, using hierarchical negative binomial regression models.

Results:

Higher income (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0.70, P < 0.001), regular breakfast intake (IRR 0.64, P < 0.001), higher fruit and vegetable consumption (IRR 0.93, P < 0.001), preventive dental check-ups (IRR 0.84, P < 0.001), and frequent toothbrushing (IRR 0.73, P < 0.001) were associated with lower DT. The income-DT association remained significant and its magnitude was only slightly attenuated, after adjusting for OHRBs (IRR 0.74, P < 0.001). Significant interaction effects were found between income and each OHRB on DT (all with P < 0.001), and interaction patterns differed by behavior type: The income-DT association was stronger in the presence of unfavorable dietary-and favorable dental care-behaviors.

Conclusion:

The study findings suggested that adolescent oral health equity interventions should prioritize the structural approach and give more thorough consideration to the interactions between socioeconomic and behavioral factors.
Simple modules of small quantum groups at dihedral groups
Authors: García Gastón A. , Vay Cristian
Published: February 2024

Based on previous results on the classification of finite-dimensional Nichols algebras over dihedral groups and the characterization of simple modules of Drinfeld doubles, we compute the irreducible characters of the Drinfeld doubles of bosonizations of finite-dimensional Nichols algebras over the dihedral groups

\mathbb{D}_{4t}

with

t\geq 3

. To this end, we develop new techniques that can be applied to Nichols algebras over any Hopf algebra. Namely, we explain how to construct recursively irreducible representations when the Nichols algebra is generated by a decomposable module, and show that the highest-weight of minimum degree in a Verma module determines its socle. We also prove that tensoring a simple module by a rigid simple module gives a semisimple module.
Effect of different exposure time of papain on adhesion and some reproductive indices of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) eggs under semi-arid environment of Sokoto, north-western, Nigeria
Authors: M.Y. Abubakar  , L.A. Argungu  , B.A. Shinkafi  , I.S. Jega  , G. Abdullahi  , H.F. Maradun
Published: February 2024

Egg adhesiveness can cause major problems affecting the hatchability of Clarias gariepinus. However, appropriate media for de-adhesion in Catfish eggs is not yet well established. In this study, the effect of the anti-adhesion properties of Papain enzyme (extracted from pawpaw fruit peel) on Clarias eggs was investigated in terms of non-stickiness of eggs, fertilization rates hatchability and fry survival. Milt and eggs obtained from African Catfish broodstock of the same lineage were used for induced breeding following standard procedure. 4g of eggs were subjected to four (4) different exposure times of Papain – 30, 60, 120 and 300 seconds – and compared against a control. Treatment efficacy was assessed by comparing the percentage of non-sticky eggs, fertilization, hatching and survival rate in the treatments and control. Exposure time of 30 seconds was found to be most effective in preventing adhesiveness in the eggs. Also, eggs subjected to 30, 120 and 300 seconds of papain exposure had the best hatchability (50.58±1.84, 53.91±4.53, 59.21±2.97). Survival rate was similar among the treatments and control, except for exposure time of 300 (81.66±7.15) seconds with significantly lower survival rate. For effective hatchability and survival of Clarias gariepinus eggs, exposure to papain at 120 seconds is recommended.
Assessment of Nile crocodile utilization (Crocodylus niloticus) in Dunukofia Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Z. Dododawa  , R.C. Nwolisah
Published: February 2024

Assessment of Nile Crocodile utilization was carried out in six communities of Dunukofia local government area in Anambra state. A sampling intensity of 0.5% of the total population of each community was used to get a sample size of 323 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaire and complemented with personal observation and in-depth interview. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and mean and presented as tables and charts. Results revealed that 85.14% of the respondents do not utilize crocodile meat as food while 14.86% of the respondents utilize crocodile meat as food. The highest number of respondents (66.67%) eat crocodile meat because of its taste while the least number (2.08%) because it is cheap. Results on non-consumptive utilization of Nile crocodile revealed that highest number of respondents (43.65%) utilize crocodile for traditional medicine while the least number (6.19%) reported that crocodile is utilized for tourism. The result also revealed that the sources of crocodile are the river (68.42%), markets (28.17%), and hunters (3.41%). A high percentage of the respondents (88.50%) are not interested in starting crocodile farming while 11.50% of the respondents are interested in starting crocodile farming. Majority of the respondents (65.73%) are not interested in starting crocodile farming because crocodiles are dangerous, 21.68% do not have the skills, 7.34% said crocodile farming is not popular and the least (5.24%) reported that it is high capital. Crocodile body parts utilized as revealed by the respondents were the whole body (53.56%), the head (30.03%), the limbs (10.84%), and the tail (5.57%). It is recommended that the locals be encouraged to engage in crocodile farming to help conserve the remaining crocodile population in the wild as well as create employment opportunities.
Reclamation, land suitability evaluation and management strategy for soils of Tin mined area of Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: L.M. Maniyunda  , F.K. Sadiq  , A.Y. Awwal
Published: February 2024

The rate of increase in land area used by man is continuously increasing with population growth, with resultant environmental degradation caused by mining and other anthropogenic activities. However, reclamation as well as land suitability evaluation are considered the basis and critical steps for determining the reuse direction of degraded land caused by several years of mining activities. Therefore, the present study was carried out to evaluate the land suitability for different crops production and suggest management practices for their reclamation. Parcel of land covering 224.29 ha on the northern part of Barkin Ladi in Plateau State, Nigeria was surveyed at a detailed scale of 1:6,000. Soil physical condition (petroplinthite), chemical fertility (nutrient retention and availability), low to moderate plant available water, poorly drained condition and erosion hazard were the land qualities that critically limited the suitability of soil mapping units BL II to BL V for the different crops. The evaluation showed that BL I was highly suitable under current suitability for maize, cowpea, green bean, onion and mango (55.55 % of the crops). The crop proportion rated as S1 increased to 88.88 % under potential suitability. The upgrade is expected to occur when the limitations identified are properly managed. Soil unit BL V degraded by previous mining is the least rated with most of the crops as temporarily and permanently not suitable. Land levelling or terrace construction and planting of mango as well as avoidance of bush burning were among management practices suggested to reclaim the deep gully associated with the degraded mined lands. For sustainable crops production and management of the study area; contour ridges, incorporation of organic matter and inorganic fertilizers as well as construction of drainage canals are recommended.
Toposequence effect on soil properties and suitability rating for selected crops in Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria
Authors: Y.A. Awwal  , L.M. Maniyunda
Published: February 2024

A toposequence at Giwa, Kaduna State was studied with the aim of assessing the effect of topography on soil properties and suitability ratings for rainfed rice, cowpea, and tomato. Three slope positions namely, lower slope (LS), middle slope (MS) and upper slope (US) were delineated, and their properties were assessed. Results indicated that soils on all locations were very deep (167 – 192 cm) with occurrence of plinthite at subsurface of MS and US. Slope position of the soils was noted to influence morphological, physical and chemical properties. Content of silt and sand fractions, available water content and moisture retention at field capacity were all significantly influenced by slope. Melanization, braunification, plinthization and argilluviation were some pedogenetic process notable in the soils. Suitability studies revealed that 29.12% of the area was moderately suitable (S2) for rice cultivation with limitations of climate, soil physical property and fertility, while 70.88% of the area were marginally suitable (S3), with an additional limitation in wetness. For cowpea, 68.13% of the soils were S2 with limitations in fertility, while MS was highly suitable (S1). Tomato was rated S2 for the entire area with general limitations in climate and fertility. Suitability for rice increased down the slope from US, while that of cowpea and tomato increased along the slope from LS to US. This effect was attributed to distribution of nutrient and water, as preconditioned by topography. Management practice suggests the use of LS for rice, while MS and US may be rotated for cultivating tomato and cowpea.
Utilisation of weather forecast information amongst maize farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: K.O. Ogunjinmi  , O.A. Adeyeye  , B.A. Oyebamiji  , Y. Joshua  , K.G. Adeosun  , A.A. Ogunjinmi  , J. Adeoye
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the use of weather forecast information (WFI) as an adaptation measure of climate change among maize farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 respondents for this study. A questionnaire survey was used to obtain data, summarized and presented by using tables, frequency counts, percentages and means while Chi-square and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the relationships between variables. Results showed that the mean age, household size, farming experience, average annual income and farm size were 44.9 years, 8 people, 23.2 years, N692,583.3 and 5.0 ha respectively. Also, radio (95.8%) and fellow farmers (94.2%) were the key sources by which the respondents accessed weather forecast information.  Half (50 %) of the respondents had a favourable perception towards WFI. Also, 55.8% of the respondents had high usage of WFI.  However, its usage was impeded by poor agricultural extension service (=3.58), inadequate extension training on weather forecast (=3.42), lack of assistance in interpreting WFI (=3.40), inadequate electric power supply (=3.28), inadequate knowledge of WFI (=3.16), language barrier (=3.05) and untimeliness of WFI (=3.04). Statistically, there existed a significant association between the respondents’ land ownership and the utilisation of WFI (ꭓ2=13.218, p<0.01). Pearson correlation result revealed a significant relationship (p˂0.01) between maize farmers’ perception of WFI and its utilisation. (r=0.445, p<0.01). For improved adaptation to climate change in the study area, the study suggested an improved agricultural extension service to which could be achieved through the provision of climate field schools to improve farmers’ comprehension, interpretation, and utilisation of WFI.
Profile and Predictors of Psychological Manifestations of COVID-19 among Adults in Selected Communities of Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Durowade K.A. , Musa O.I. , Salaudeen A.G. , Adeniyi M.A. , Sanni T.A. , Omuemu V.O.
Published: February 2024

Background: The Corona Virus Disease-2019 caused by the virus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus - 2 resulted in a  global public health problem. Various strategies and interventions were implemented to contain the spread around the world. Despite  this, the pandemic persisted with fear and anxiety leading to worsening psychological state. Therefore, the aim of this study was to  assess the profile and predictors of psychological manifestations of COVID-19 among adults in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select adults aged 18 years  and above. A pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical Package for the Social  Sciences version 23 was used for data analysis and spatial mapping. Level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05.

Results: More than  a tenth (15.3%) of the respondents had experienced severe psychological manifestations due to COVID-19. Younger age (p<0.001), higher  level of education (p<0.001), higher monthly income (p=0.013), smaller household size (p=0.001), working in the hospital environment  (p=0.001), and rural residence (p=0.005) were significantly associated with psychological manifestations due to COVID-19. Younger age  (p=0.030), tertiary education (p=0.020), rural location (p<0.001) and working in the hospital environment (p=0.021) were significant predictors of severe psychological manifestations due to COVID-19.

Conclusion: Psychological manifestations due to COVID-19 was high  among the study population and this cuts across socio-demographic and socio-economic groups. Awareness campaigns by the Ekiti State  government and other relevant stakeholders could help to reduce this in the population
Perceptions and Factors affecting Utilization of Primary Health Care Services in a predominantly Urban Community in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Iyinbor V.T. , Olu O.O.M. , Nwaogwugwu J.C. , Adam V.Y.
Published: February 2024

Background: Primary Health Care is the cornerstone of a sustainable national health system for the attainment of universal health  coverage. There is poor demand for health services at the primary level of care. This study assessed the perceptions and factors affecting  the utilization of primary health care services in a predominantly urban community in South-South Nigeria.

Methods: This descriptive  cross-sectional study was done in Egor, Benin City, Southern Nigeria. A structured, and interviewer administered questionnaire was  distributed to 371 heads of household who were selected using multistage sampling method. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS  version 25.

Results: Majority of the respondents were males 191 (51.6%). More than half, 195 (52.5%) were in the age group of 35-49  years. Less than half, 171 (46.1%)of the respondents had utilized primary health care services. Only, 42 (24.6%) perceived the services  utilized were satisfactory. Immunization, 45 (26.3%), child, 39 (22.8%) and maternal, 32 (18.7%) health care services were the most utilized.  Sex (OR = 0.599; CI = 0.38-0.94, p = 0.027), religion (OR = 2.246; CI = 1.066-4.735, p = 0.033), and occupation (OR = 2.437; CI =  1.106-5.367, p = 0.027) were factors associated with the utilization of health services in the study locale.

Conclusions: The utilization of the  primary health care services was low, and the perception of services utilized was not satisfactory. The Local Government Health  Authority needs to strengthen the primary health care system. Also, improved community engagement and participation could enhance  health services access and uptake.
Profile of Confirmed Cases during Lassa fever Outbreak in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State
Authors: Alenoghena I.
Published: February 2024

Background: Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorraghic fever caused by the Lassa virus. The objective of this study was to describe  the profile of confirmed cases of Lassa fever during an outbreak in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State.

Methods: A descriptive review of records of cases of Lassa fever between 1st of January to 4th of March, 2019 was done. Confirmation of  cases was done using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Data analysis was by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)  version 20 and descriptive statistics was done.

Results: Out of a total of 150 suspected cases of Lassa fever recorded during the period, 63 (42.0%) were confirmed. Among the  confirmed cases, the mean age was 28±16.4 years and 34 (54.0%) were males. The incidence of the disease was highest among those  within the ages of 15-45 (66.7%) years. The highest proportions of confirmed cases were from Jattu 25 (39.7%) and Auchi 24 (38.1%)  communities. The case fatality rate was 12 (19%).

Conclusion: The incidence of Lassa fever was highest among the productive age group  with about one in five deaths recorded during the outbreak. The State Government should step-up environmental sanitation activities in  Jattu and Auchi Communities in Etsako West LGA.
Conceptual design and analysis of a tricycle mounted solar-powered photovoltaic cold room system
Authors: Akinsade A. , Eiche J.F. , Akinola A.O. , Famodun M.O.
Published: February 2024

Energy crisis in developing countries is worrisome, and this has made the preservation and transportation of medical and perishable  food items a common problem. Most conventional refrigeration systems operate with electricity; however, there are regions where it is  difficult or not cost efficient to provide electric service. Therefore, this research seeks to solve the problems of inconsistent, irregular and  complete non availability of power supply required to keep food products and drugs refrigerated over a long period of time by designing  a tricycle mounted solar-powered cold room. The tricycle mounted solar-powered cold room designed consists of a refrigeration system  having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator; a solar system having a photovoltaic (PV) module, charge  regulator, storage battery and DC to AC inverter; and a tricycle for easy distribution and safe delivery of refrigerated items. A  comprehensive analytical design was performed on each of the systems and the design results showed that the solar-powered cold room has refrigerating cooling load, PV array size, battery cap, and inverter power of 986 W, 275 W, 94 kWh, and 8000 W respectively. A  structural analysis was also carried out on the tricycle chassis using the finite element method on Autodesk Inventor software. The results  showed that the maximum von misses stress experienced by tricycle chassis was 56.96 MPa which is significantly lower than the  yield strength of the chassis material used in the design, indicating a robust structural integrity and can therefore be used to carry the   loads that it will be subjected to without deformation.
Case report: A case report of optic nerve glioma in a 5-year-old African girl
Authors: Olaofe O.O. , Adewara B.A. , Okongwu C.C. , Ewoye E.E.
Published: February 2024

Background: Optic nerve gliomas are rare tumors that constitute less than 5% of all pediatric central nervous system tumors.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 5-year-old girl with complaints of progressive protrusion of the right eye and poor vision of 3  years duration who was referred to the ophthalmologist. Ophthalmological evaluation of the right eye revealed tearing, no perception of  light, inferior dystopia, severe proptosis, and a firm non-tender orbital mass palpable posterior to the eyeball. The cranial CT-scan was  suggestive of a right optic nerve glioma. Histology showed Optic Glioma with extensive proliferation of meningothelial cells.

Conclusion:  Optic gliomas can be associated with extensive proliferation of meningothelial cells that can histologically mimic a meningioma. It is important to be cautious about making a diagnosis of meningioma for tumors in locations that are also characteristic of optic nerve  gliomas especially in appropriate clinical settings. 

 

 

French title: Rapport de cas : Un rapport de cas de gliome du nerf optique chez une fillette africaine de 5 ans Titre en cours - Gliome optique chez une fillette africaineContexte de l'étude : Les gliomes du nerf optique sont des tumeurs rares qui constituent moins de 5 % de toutes les tumeurs  pédiatriques du système nerveux central.

Présentation de cas : Nous présentons le cas d'une fillette de 5 ans présentant des plaintes de protrusion progressive de l'œil droit et  une mauvaise vision depuis 3 ans qui a été référée à l'ophtalmologiste. L'évaluation ophtalmologique de l'œil droit a révélé un  larmoiement, une absence de perception de la lumière, une dystopie inférieure, une exophtalmie sévère et une masse orbitaire ferme et  non douloureuse, palpable en arrière du globe oculaire. Le scanner crânien était évocateur d'un gliome du nerf optique droit.  L'histologie montrait un gliome optique avec une prolifération étendue de cellules méningothéliales.

Conclusion : Les gliomes optiques  peuvent être associés à une prolifération étendue de cellules méningothéliales pouvant mimer histologiquement un méningiome. Il est  important d'être prudent avant de poser un diagnostic de méningiome pour des tumeurs situées dans des localisations également  caractéristiques des gliomes du nerf optique, en particulier dans des contextes cliniques appropriés.
Effects of indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae on intake, growth, gut histology, and serum biomarkers in pre-weaned Lohi lambs
Authors: Naseem C. , Rabbani I. , Rashid M.A. , Arif M. , Yousaf M.S. , Imran M. , Anjum A. , Rehman H.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the comparative efficacy of locally-produced yeastnto commercial yeast on growth nperformance, serum biomarkers, and gut histology. Thirty pre-weanednmale Lohi lambs were divided into; 1) C (Control; starter diet nwith no supplement), 2) CY (starter dietnwith ewe milk supplemented with 1 g/animal/day commercial yeast), and 3) LY (starter dietnsupplemented with 1 g/animal/day local yeast). Animals were housed individually and fed a starter dietnand orts were weighed ndaily. Dry matter intake (DMI) was determined daily while the body weights werendetermined on a weekly basis. At the end of the trial, nblood samples were collected and analysed fornblood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, β-Hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), and non-esterified fatty nacids (NEFA),nwhile ruminal fluid and tissues were collected for rumen fermentation parameters andnhistomorphometry. The results nrevealed that the DMI and average daily weight gain (ADWG) werenhigher in CY and LY compared to C. The feed efficiency was also nbetter in CY and LY lambs comparednto C lambs. The BHBA, BUN, total proteins (TP), cholesterol, creatinine, blood glucose, and tissuenhistomorphometry were similar in LY and CY supplementation. In conclusion, supplementation with LYnproduced comparable nresults to the CY.
Consentimiento y reduplicación. Apuntes sobre el sentido de la libertad en el pensamiento de Francisco Leocata
Authors: Marisa Mosto
Published: February 2024

El artículo intenta realizar una síntesis de la cuestión de la libertad y los valores, su sentido ético y su anclaje onto-antropológico con el fin de señalar el contexto amplio en que éstos se sitúan en el pensamiento de Francisco Leocata. Uno de los objetivos principales de la obra de Leocata ha sido fortalecer el concepto de persona, su racionalidad y sus raíces metafísicas en respuesta a corrientes filosóficas contemporáneas que ponen en peligro la consistencia y el destino de la existencia humana.
¿Es la Kehre un proyecto realista?
Authors: Gabriel Markus
Published: February 2024

En este ensayo considero la relación entre el famoso “viraje” (Kehre) de Heidegger y el realismo. Comienzo con la crítica de Heidegger al problema de un mundo externo, y describo cómo esta crítica anticipa el nuevo realismo. A continuación, ofrezco una reconstrucción de la autocrítica de Heidegger en Ser y tiempo, mostrando cómo esta obra (escrita antes del viraje) exhibe un antirrealismo de orden superior. A continuación, muestro cómo el giro de Heidegger está motivado por la insuficiencia de este antirrealismo anterior. En su filosofía del acontecimiento avanza hacia una ontología realista desarrollando conceptos como el de “destino” (Geschick), que entiende como independiente de las actitudes humanas. Sin embargo, Heidegger vuelve a caer finalmente en un antirrealismo, porque el ser sigue dependiendo de la implicación de los seres humanos. Por tanto, concluyo este ensayo defendiendo brevemente mi propia versión del nuevo realismo, según la cual los objetos tienen sentido de un modo independiente de nuestras actitudes hacia ellos.
Smart Stick For Visually Impaired On Streets Using Arduino UNO
Authors: Dr Sudha L K  , Ajay R  , Manu Gowda S H  , Poornima V B  , Vaibhav S
Published: February 2024

A smart stick concept is devised to provide a smart electronic aid for blind people. Blind and visually impaired find difficulties in detecting obstacles during walking in the street. The system is intended to provide artificial vision and object detection, real time assistance via making use of Arduino UNO and is to provide a sound based assistance to blind people.The existing devices for the visually impaired only focus on travelling from one location to another. The device is aimed to help visually impaired with the same maneuver as that of sighted people involves providing a smart electronic aid for blind people to provide artificial vision and object detection, real assistance by
using Arduino Uno. An Arduino is used to advise the blind people about the barrier or obstacles and sends alarms using a buzzer. The aim of the overall system is to provide a low cost and efficient navigation, moisture detection and obstacle detection aid for blind which gives a sense of artificial sight by providing information about the environmental scenario of static and dynamic objectsround them, so that they can walk independently in the street
The effect of timers and precommitments on handwashing: a randomised controlled trial in a kitchen laboratory
Authors:   Behavioural Practice (Kantar Public UK), Kantar Public UK Behavioural Practice
Published: February 2024

Foodborne illnesses are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, other parasites, or chemical contaminants like heavy metals. Recent estimates put the number of yearly cases of foodborne illness at 2.4 million in the UK, imposing an estimated total burden of £9 billion (Daniel et al., 2018). Many foodborne illness outbreaks originate in food service establishments, for example, eating out accounts for an estimated 37% of all foodborne norovirus cases, and takeaways account for 26% (Food Standards Agency, 2022).
O papel da biblioteca pública e seus desafios frente aos avanços tecnológicos
Authors: Machado Frederico Borges , Suaiden Emir José
Published: February 2024

As bibliotecas públicas brasileiras são marcadas por uma história de crises e desafios. Com o advento da sociedade da informação suas crises relacionadas à sua identidade e sua função social são agravadas. A sociedade da informação produz nova configuração sócio-técnico-econômica, onde se assume a irreversibilidade do uso das tecnologias da informação e comunicação no cotidiano de parte da sociedade e onde a informação passa a desempenhar papel estratégico. Assim, a biblioteca pública deixa de ser a única fonte de busca e aceso à informação, competindo com novas formas mais cômodas. Alguns autores apontam para o fim da biblioteca tradicional, outros para mudança. Por meio da revisão de literatura, verificou-se a importância da reafirmação da biblioteca pública como instituição imprescindível ao desenvolvimento democrático da sociedade brasileira na sociedade da informação. Identificou-se sua missão social como instituição pública responsável por reduzir desigualdades sociais de acesso à informação, fomentar cidadania, promover inclusão social e digital. Detectaram-se funções informacionais e formação de redes para a solução de problemas do cotidiano para o cidadão. Identificaram-se novos serviços prestados com a apropriação das novas tecnologias, tais como agente do e-governo, letramento informacional, interatividade virtual. Mas, sobretudo, verificou-se a necessidade de se construir um novo modelo de biblioteca pública baseada nos novos paradigmas da sociedade da informação.
DESAFIOS DO ENSINO REMOTO: USO DA INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE E JOGOS DIDÁTICOS NA CONSTRUÇÃO DO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA
Authors: NASCIMENTO DA SILVA FILHO ALEX SANDRO , MARINHO ROCHA DE LIRA MAGADÃ
Published: February 2024

A aplicação do ensino motivador tem se encontrado limitado pelas abordagens de ensino mais padronizadas, que envolvem a aulas expositivas e práticas focadas no individualismo. Logo, diferentes abordagens de ensino que buscam contemplar a autonomia dos alunos e contextualização do ensino foram idealizados. Na pandemia, a motivação dos alunos foi alvo de debate, sendo uns dos fatores da qualidade do ensino, por isso, o trabalho objetiva identificar a participação ativa do aluno como parâmetro na construção do ensino de química. Diante disso, o trabalho descreve a utilização de aula com enfoque da Ciência, Tecnologia, Sociedade e Ambiente (CTSA), junto com o recurso de jogos didáticos, a fim de identificar a sua aplicabilidade, relatando suas vantagens e dificuldades na execução. A pesquisa é descrita como qualitativa, com dois momentos síncronos, sendo o primeiro uma aula expositiva dialogada com o tema matérias e suas propriedades, trabalhando conceitos de atomicidade, moléculas e tipo de ligação. Enquanto a segunda, foi o uso do jogo digital desenvolvido, o Guardians of Reality na plataforma PowerPoint. O jogo simula a história de uma guerreira que precisa combater o mago Klaus. Para vencê-lo, é preciso realizar resolução de questões de químicas e desafios de lógica e escolha. O jogo foi aplicado com a turma dividida em dois grupos. Cada grupo teve 30 minutos para avançar nas fases do jogo, utilizando a transmissão da tela do computador para discutir e escolher as opções por meio de plataformas de bate-papo. A análise dos resultados mostraram que a aula expositiva forneceu o conhecimento prévio para as respostas dos alunos e o jogo trouxe a participação ativa do aluno. Por fim, verifica que na aplicação do jogo, houve dinamismo e cooperação simultânea dos estudantes, mesmo que estes estivessem a distância e durante o período da pandemia.
ANÁLISE DA IMPORTÂNCIA DE CONSTRUIR UM AMBIENTE PROMOTOR DE EDUCAÇÃO SOCIOEMOCIONAL DESDE A PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA: UMA REVISÃO
Authors: LOPES DE OLIVEIRA ALINE GLEICY
Published: February 2024

As aprendizagens socioemocionais quando aplicadas desde a primeira infância são capazes de promover benefícios para a sociedade, tendo em vista que beneficiam o ambiente escolar, diminuindo episódios de bulliyng e de problemas disciplinares, bem como, os estudantes desenvolvem habilidades como autonomia, resiliência, empatia, autoconhecimento, autocontrole e ainda melhoram suas relações interpessoais. Potencializando assim o sucesso profissional, pessoal e social dos indivíduos quando atingem a fase adulta. O objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura a fim de compreender a importância de construir um ambiente promotor de educação socioemocional desde a primeira infância. Foi feito um levantamento da literatura em julho de 2022, na pesquisa bibliográfica foram utilizadas as bases SciELO, Lilacs, Scopus, Periódicos CAPES, Sience Direct, e Google Acadêmico. CAPES, e Google Acadêmico. Desse modo, foram selecionados 11 artigos sendo incluídos segundo os critérios de elegibilidade. A partir da análise dos dados foi possível verificar que 54% dos artigos demonstraram a necessidade do desenvolvimento das competências socioemocionais desde a primeira infância, 28% consideraram ser muito importante a participação da família e dos docentes para a promoção das competências socioemocionais, 18% julgaram importante a utilização de práticas pedagógicas lúdicas para a aprendizagem significativa das habilidades socioemocionais. Portanto, foi possível concluir que quando as crianças aprendem a identificar e gerir suas próprias emoções e a reconhecer as emoções dos outros indivíduos por meio de práticas pedagógicas lúdicas que promovam experiências significativas no processo de aprendizagem desde a tenra idade é possível construir um ambiente promotor da educação socioemocional e colher benefícios para toda a vida.
IMPACTOS DAS REDES SOCIAIS E JOGOS ELETRÔNICOS NO CONTEXTO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: SANTOS SOUZA ANTONIO , SANTOS DE SOUZA LUCIANA , SOUSA DA SILVA ADILSON , RODRIGUES DOS SANTOS ISAQUE
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os impactos das redes sociais e jogos eletrônicos no contexto educacional. Para isso, foram realizadas pesquisas em artigos científicos, livros e outras fontes relevantes que abordam o tema. A metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão sistemática da literatura, que permitiu uma análise detalhada dos estudos já publicados sobre o assunto. Os resultados mostram que o uso das redes sociais e jogos eletrônicos pelos estudantes tem impactos tanto positivos como negativos na sua aprendizagem e desenvolvimento socioemocional. Por um lado, essas tecnologias podem estimular a criatividade, a comunicação, a colaboração e o engajamento dos alunos. Por outro lado, podem levar a distrações, desmotivação, isolamento social e até mesmo vício. Conclui-se que é importante que os educadores entendam os potenciais e limitações dessas tecnologias, e saibam como usá-las de forma crítica e consciente em suas práticas pedagógicas. Além disso, sugere-se a necessidade de mais pesquisas nessa área, a fim de compreender melhor os efeitos dessas tecnologias na educação.
O ARCO VIÁRIO METROPOLITANO DO RECIFE COMO MODELO DE APLICAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA PBL NO ENSINO DA GEOMETRIA DESCRITIVA NA ENGENHARIA CIVIL
Authors: DE MELO SIQUEIRA JOSÉ EDESON , SCHARFFHAUSEN JEAN-BAPTISTE , GONÇALVES CAVALCANTE HELENA BEATRIZ , FERREIRA MARCELLY
Published: February 2024

O Arco Viário Metropolitano foi uma iniciativa do Governo do Estado de Pernambuco concebida com o propósito de reforçar a segurança ao longo da extensão da BR 101, aliviar o tráfego nos acessos à Região Metropolitana do Recife (RMR) e promover desenvolvimentos nas áreas circunvizinhas, entretanto, criado na década de 1990, tornou-se obsoleto em certos aspectos. Assim, a disciplina de Geometria Descritiva do bacharelado de Engenharia Civil da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Campus Recife propõe reexaminá-lo, gerando propostas que viabilizem e aperfeiçoem o projeto no presente momento. Para tanto, o centro metodológico foi o uso de Problem-Based Learning (PBL), cuja aprendizagem se dá a partir da resolução de diversas dificuldades reais na vida de um engenheiro, fazendo o uso de tecnologias como a modelagem 3D, que além de representar e projetar, também inclui simulações, testes e a eventual materialização por meio da fabricação digital. Além disso, é importante destacar que o processo visa englobar múltiplas etapas, resultando em produtos tangíveis. Foram importantes ao longo dessa pesquisa autores como RIBEIRO (2008) e COSTA et al (2007), que comprovam os profícuos usos do método na área das ciências exatas. Como os principais resultados, para além do alto engajamento dos discentes, foi produzida uma maquete que retrata o projeto dos alunos, os participantes tiveram a possibilidade de ter contato com documentos oficiais, como Relatório de Impacto Ambiental (RIMA) e cartas topográficas históricas do estado de Pernambuco, bem como a produção de um completo Relatório acerca da culminância do projeto que fundiu a capacidade de resolução de problemas por parte de alunos que ainda estão na educação profissional com a obtenção ativa de conhecimentos técnicos.
Red-tailed Boa (Boa constrictor)
Authors: Duque-Torres Danna , Aponte-Gutiérrez Andrés , Molina-Moreno Tatiana
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the Red-tailed Boa (Boa constrictor), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
TRIVALE, THE NEW WINTER WHEAT VARIETY ADAPTED TO THE LUVIC SOIL CONDITIONS
Authors: Ionescu Nicolae , Badea Oana , Popescu Diana , Nicolae Mariana
Published: February 2024

Improving wheat for increased adaptability to luvic sol conditions in the south of the country has made significant progress lately. The sufficiently wide genetic dowry available has shown that even in the conditions of white luvic soil in the south of the territory, varieties with tolerance to aluminum ions can be obtained. The Trivale variety obtained under these conditions proved new plant characteristics, including those required by the new intensification conditions. And in this case, some gains of morphological characters were found. Their study could be useful in the constant progress of wheat improvement. From the data obtained in the two years of experimentation it was found that the length of the straw was 69-76 cm, with the thickness at the base of 3.4-3.5 mm. The length of the spike was on average 8.7-9.0 cm, and its weight was between 2.1 g and 2.4 g. The spikelets in a spike were 18.4-18.8 in number. In the spikelet, the outer glume measured 8.7 mm, the lower palea 9.7-10.0 mm, and the awns measured an average of 5.8-6.4 cm. 41.2-42.7 grains were formed in a spike, with mean weighing of 1.7-1.8 g. The grains were 6.5-7.0 mm long, 3.1-3.2 mm thick, and the mass of one thousand grains was 39-43 g. Positive correlations were generally obtained between the morphological characters. The data obtained demonstrate a progress in improving the morphological characteristics of the Trivale variety, due to the gain of a tolerance to the concentration of aluminum ions into the soil.
Critical Review of Phanta Kalpana and Phytochemical Comparison of Panchakola Phanta with Panchakola Kashaya
Authors: Haris M.S  , Sreeni T.V
Published: February 2024

Phanta Kalpana, the process of herbal hot infusion is one of the five fundamental Ayurvedic preparations. A unique Kalpana is specifically mentioned for those with a minor illness, little strength, and younger age. However, this Kalpana is not widely utilizing because of the unavailability of scientific data and uncertainty about its action. Even though it is a simple Kalpana while analyzing available references numerous differences were determined among Ayurvedic classics. Differences of opinion or expression of comments noted in drug to water ratio, order mixing of water and drug, temperature of the water, time of contact, Powder size, and the need for stir and strain. Different experiments were conducted based on these parameters. And it shows their significance. In addition, a market sample examination of two separate Kashaya Choornas of two companies produced results with completely different powder sizes. Product output will vary due to these practical variations unless later changes are made to other parameters. Comparative physiochemical and phytochemical analyses of Kashaya and Phanta Kashaya were done. Values are almost similar except for total solid content and GCMS. Total solid rises along with the reduction in Kashya. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents show almost similar values, whereas GCMS analysis shows peaks of some molecules in Phanta Kashaya and peaks of some other molecules in Kashaya Kalpana. So, each of these two Kalpana favors solubilizing and makes bioavailable different ranges of biomolecules. So, each of these Kalpana has a different and specific utility and function.