bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A rare case of VACTERL association with a genito-urinary anomaly
Authors: Ali Syed A. , Fahad M. , Lakshmi C. V. S. , Mirza Numeera A. , Sara Zeba R.
Published: December 2022

VACTERL association is a cipher used to describe a cluster of conditions wherein there is a seemingly unexplainable non-random association of specific birth defects of multiple organ systems. It includes vertebral anomalies (V), anal anomalies (A), cardiac anomalies (C), tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), renal anomalies (R) or radial bone anomalies (R), and limb defects (L). At least three of these seven malformations need to be present to constitute the VACTERL association. Other congenital anomalies of different systems may additionally be present with this association but are classified separately and the rarity of this occurrence is greater than even the VACTERL association. We report a neonate with congenital abnormalities of the cardiac system atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, tracheoesophageal fistula H type, and a multicystic dysplastic kidney. Additionally, the baby was also found to have a micropenis, a genito-urinary anomaly. With optimal surgical correction in the post-natal period and vigilant periodic follow-up, the prognosis may be relatively positive. Medical management can be used as therapy for treating long-term sequelae of the anomalies if any. Therefore, morbidity and mortality can be prevented to a great extent with early diagnosis and immediate intervention.
An interesting case of dysphagia- eosinophilic esophagitis
Authors: Dadu Fahad , Rajasekhar Sadhana , Bathena Arun Kumar , M. Ramkumar , Kumar S. Magesh
Published: December 2022

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last decade. It is associated with a variety of esophageal symptoms such as dysphagia, food impaction and chest pain. It has a predilection for white males between the age of 30 and 40 years of age. EE is diagnosed based on the combination of typical esophageal symptoms and esophageal mucosal biopsies demonstrating squamous epithelial eosinophil-predominant inflammation. Hereby we present a case of 65-year-old female who presented with dysphagia and gastritis for 12 months duration.
A case of myxedema coma precipitated by herpes zoster: a rare manifestation of a common disease
Authors: Chanda Abhishek , Sonthalia Nikhil , Hossain Mohammad Saddam , Roy Nirmalya , Sarkar Suman , Bansal Shikhar
Published: December 2022

Myxedema coma is a disease state which is characterised by altered sensorium, hyponatremia, Bradycardia and hypotension. It is an emergency where prompt treatment is needed at the earliest, failure in identifying it is associated with fatal prognosis. The crisis is usually triggered by stressful events, the most common of which is infections like pneumonia and urinary tract infection. There has been sporadic case reports of myxedema coma associated with herpes zoster infection.
Opalski's syndrome: a rare variant of Wallenberg's syndrome
Authors: Sivasamy Manoj , R. Shreenidhi , M. K. Nishaanth , S. Prasanna Karthik
Published: December 2022

A 54-year-old, right-handed male presented with acute-onset severe headache, vertigo, and vomiting. Initial neurologic examination illustrated dysarthria (lingual), nystagmus (horizontal), left dysmetria on finger-to-nose testing, and weakness of the left upper and lower limb. Magnetic resonance imaging showed left lateral medullary infarction (Wallenberg syndrome). The patient was discharged 3 weeks later to an inpatient treatment with neurorehabilitation facility with gradual improvement of his symptoms.
Artificial intelligence in medicine: its working, potentials and challenges
Authors: Goel Rajeev
Published: December 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines to think and learn. The interest and involvement of AI in health care has expanded fast during the last decade. The use of AI based technologies has been integrated into medicine to raise the standard of patient care by accelerating processes and achieving greater accuracy in different clinical settings. The patient’s electronic records, pathology slides and different radiological images are nowadays assessed by AI technologies such as machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). This, in turn, has aided in the process of diagnosis and treatment of patients and increased   physicians’ capabilities. AI is poised to transform medical practice in future. AI can aid clinicians to make accurate remedy choices, minimize needless surgeries, benefit oncologists to enhance patient’s chemotherapy regimen etc. The aim of this review is to primarily develop fundamental knowledge and awareness of AI among the healthcare professionals. The article mainly deals with the basic mechanism of AI, the recent scientific developments and applications of AI along with its risks and challenges in clinical setup.
Innovative mucosal flaps for post-operative pain relief in endoscopic assisted tonsillectomy
Authors: Munjal Manish , Munjal Shubham , Gill Karambir , Sharma Salony , Talwar Shivam , Chawla Deeksha , Kaur Hardeep , Sandhu Loveleen , Gill Zoya , Kaur Gursimran , Rishi Ojassivi , Joshi Tanvi
Published: December 2022

Tonsillectomy the “bread and butter” surgery of the Otorhinolaryngologist has graduated from the Gullitone to the state of the art plasma knife technique, vis a vis patient and surgeon comfort. The excruciating post recovery pain is due to breach in the oro-phayngeal mucosa and thereby irritation of the terminal arborizations of the glossopharyngeal and vagal innervations. Moreover, the surgical trauma induced inflammation and spasm of the constrictor muscles leads to ischemia and a protracted cycle of pain. An endoscopic assisted bi -mucosal flap technique with precision and homeostasis is ideal as it covers the raw bed of the tonsil and there thereby reduces the intensity of the postoperative pain.
PELO DIREITO DE SONHAR: FORÇANDO FRONTEIRAS ENTRE A SOCIOEDUCAÇÃO E A PEDAGOGIA DA INDIFERENÇA
Authors: Moura de Freitas Renan
Published: December 2022

Resumo: as medidas socioeducativas se caracterizam como políticas de atendimento voltadas aos adolescentes com quem a lei entra em conflito. Durante a medida de internação, um jogo de técnicas pedagógicas entra em cena, ancoradas pelos próprios dispositivos jurídico-correcionais típicos dos espaços de privação de liberdade. No presente artigo, buscou-se discutir como uma pedagogia da indiferença foi forjada no interior de uma cultura menorista presente no atendimento ao adolescente, ao tempo que intentou-se erguer fronteiras em torno dessa concepção pedagógica e o sonho de uma socioeducação a partir de um outro lugar. Trata-se de um estudo teórico-epistemológico, com base em referenciais bibliográficos. Aspectos importantes foram delimitados para compreensão das técnicas pedagógicas adotadas no contexto socioeducativo, vinculados aos princípios da ressocialização e da concepção patológica do adolescente.
Palavras-chave: Socioeducação; Pedagogia da Indiferença; Cultura menorista.
 
Abstract: socio-educational measures are care policies aimed at teenagers in conflict with the law. During the internship measure, a set of pedagogical techniques, anchored in the same legal- corrective devices typical of spaces deprived of liberty, were applied. This article discusses how the Pedagogy of Indifference was established within a minority culture present in teenage care, considering the time when there was an attempt to build boundaries around this pedagogical conception and the dream of a socio-education from another place. The present study is theoretical-epistemological, based on bibliographical references. Important aspects were delimited for understanding the pedagogical techniques adopted in the socio-educational context, linked to the principles of resocialization and the pathological conception of teenagers.
Keywords: Socio-education; Pedagogy of indifference; Minority culture.
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour- revisted
Authors: Sivaramakrishnan M. , Elamathi RR  , Santhadevy A. , Suganya R. , Vezhavendhan N. , Vidhyalakshmi  , Umamaheswari
Published: December 2022

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, fourth most common odontogenic tumor in the Indian population. It is the most common odontogenic tumor associated with impacted teeth. The diagnosis stands important as it is most commonly associated with an impacted maxillary canine. An adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a tumor of epithelial origin that shows duct-like structures and the epithelium forms whorled masses of cells in a scant fibrous stroma. AOT is not a common odontogenic neoplasm and it was first described by Steensland in the year 1905. Initially, AOT was described as pseudoadenoameloblastoma by Dreibladt in the year 1907 and it was considered a distinct entity and some of them believed it to be a variant of ameloblastoma by Stafne in the year 1948.
Zebra fish behavioral assessment by using calycophyllum spruceanum bark methanolic extract
Authors: Rai Abhay Ranjan , Singh Rajbala , Singh Shweta
Published: December 2022

In neurobehavioral research, animal model has played a crucial role in yielding experimental data as well as, in the development of new insights. Researchers are always trying to develop novel animal models to understand fundamental features of physiological, behavioral and psychological disorders. Zebra fish () is now considered globally as a new and useful model in biomedical research. The objective of the present study was to assess behavioral changes in adult zebra fish after acute exposure to different pharmacological and herbal compound. Adult zebra fish of 4-5-months-old were exposed to different concentrations of unknown test drug with the standard for 5 min. The test was conducted separately for each drug concentration as well as control. Behavioral activity parameters viz. novel tank test and light and dark transition test were recorded for each animal during the exposure period. Results: Zebra fish exposed to Test drug () showed change in behavioral activity with significant to the standard drug caffeine. In view of the above findings, these results suggested that exposure of adult zebra fish with drug produce the expected changes in the behavior like stress and anxiety; therefore, adult zebra fish can be used an alternative approach for the assessment of new chemical entities for their effect on behavioral activity.
Infection control measures at maternity and children hospital and data analysis
Authors: Pachpute Samir , Jayalakshmi S , Urhekar A.D.
Published: December 2022

Nosocomial Infections are the infections that are neither at incubating state nor present at the time of admission. They are greatly associated with Surgical procedures and Invasive Medical Devices and hence OTs and ICUs are known as ‘Hot Zones’ and Gram Negative and Gram-positive organisms are responsible. Hence, regular surveillance of these areas remains the mainstay to monitor the raising trend of nosocomial infections.

To find out the prevalence of Bacteria and Bacterial load in Pre and Post fumigation swabs from various areas of Maternity and Children hospital like OTs, Patient Ward, Labor ward and NICUs and to test the effectiveness of the standard disinfectants.

The swabs were collected from different areas of MGM Maternity and Children Hospital, Kalamboli Mumbai The swabs were further processed and organisms were identified using standard Microbiological procedures.

The standard disinfectants were tested using Kelsey-Sykes Capacity test, and they “Passed” the test. Out of the total Pre fumigation swabs collected, growth was seen in 15% of the swabs while in Post fumigation swabs 3% of growth was seen. In places like Minor OT, Septic OT, Labor Room, Waiting Room a higher value of Chi-square test statistics indicated a statistically significant association between fumigation and growth of microorganisms. Majorly non-pathogenic organism like Bacillus was isolated followed by CoNS and few . Hence this indicates significant reduction in growth of microorganisms in majority of the areas of post fumigation swabs indicating following of proper infection control procedures.

This study describes the profile of Bacterial Load in high-risk areas of Maternity and Children Hospital. Pre and post fumigation swabs were tested from high-risk areas including Minor OT, Major OT, Septic OT, Female Ward, Recovery Room, PNC, NICU. Also, suggestions were made to incorporate air sampling methods for better assessments. The knowledge of these findings and appropriate corrective measures can greatly impact the health of neonates as well as the mothers.
Molecular characterization of metallo-beta lactamase geneblaimp-1 in imipenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients of chronic suppurative otitis media at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Sujatha R. , Afaq Nashra , B P Singh , Arunagiri  , Sameerdind Deepak
Published: December 2022

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear and mastoid cavity, persisting for more than 2 weeks. is one of the most common organisms to cause CSOM. Carbapenems are among the most effective antibiotics used against infections resistant to carbapenems is often associated with production of metallo-ß-lactamases strains. Detection of MBLs producing strains can be effective for optimal treatment of patients for the control and spread of resistance. The main purpose of the study is to determine the imipenem resistant carrying metallo-ß-lactamase (MBL) genebla in Patients of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media at a Tertiary care hospital”

This was a cross sectional study carried out in the Department of Microbiology and ENT Department for a period of 1 year between July 2021 to July 2022. A total of 185 patients clinically suspected cases for CSOM were studied. Swabs taken from discharging ears were sent for Gram’s staining, culture and antibiotic sensitivity test as per the latest CLSI guidelines. The isolates were further tested for MBL by screening test, by Imipenem – EDTA combined disc test, and MBL E test (Imipenem). The DNA was extracted by using Qiagen DNA Extraction kit and  gene for isolates was detected by conventional PCR.

In our study the number of cases clinically diagnosed of having CSOM was 185, out of which 63 (34%) was found to be culture positive for CSOM infection. Males were 38 (60.3%) as compared to that of female 25 (39.6%), Both the ears affected were almost in equal distribution, with the left ear being 32 (50.7%) and the right ear being 28 (44.4%) while in 3 cases (4.7%) it was bilateral. Gram negative bacilli were (74.6%), being the most common isolate with 47.6% followed by 19% and among the Gram positive isolates (25.3%). (12.6%) was the most common isolate. Colistin (96.6%), Piperacillin‑tazobactam (73.3%), Amikacin (76.6.3%), and Cefepime (73.3%) were found to be the most effective Antibiotics. The resistance to ciprofloxacin was (56.6%), Levofloxacin (50%), Piperacillin (46.6%), Gentamicin(36.6%), Imipenem (36.6%), Tobramycin (30%), Ceftazidime (30%). Out of 30 isolated 11(36.6%) were screening test-positives for MBL by Imipenem – EDTA combined disc test, and MBL E test (Imipenem). The bla  gene was detected in all 11 (36.6%) of the isolates of

In the present study being the most common isolate with Colistin, Piperacillin‑tazobactam, Amikacin, and cefepime to be the most effective antibiotics. Resistance of isolates to Imipenem due to MBL enzymes is increasing in the Kanpur region (36.6%). Judicial use of broad spectrum antibiotics, like Imipenem is the need of the hour, hence knowledge of the etiological agents of CSOM and their antibiogram is of paramount importance for an efficient treatment and prevention of both disease complications and antimicrobial resistance.
Isolation of salmonella typhi from pleural empyema necessitans- A case report from a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka
Authors: Narayanaswamy Girish , Dey Supriya
Published: December 2022

Pleural Empyema necessitans refers to the extension of an empyema out of the pleural space and in to the neighbouring chest wall and surrounding soft tissues.

Salmonella typhi is a versatile pathogen with amazing potential of infecting almost all organs of its host. Globally, the life threatening illness caused by Salmonella typhi have made this pathogen a serious health concern for infection control professionals. Salmonella typhi usually manifests as a febrile illness with bacteremia after initial entry through the gastrointestinal route, but it can occasionally cause significant disease in extraintestinal sites. Various microbes have been found associated with pleural cavity abscesses that ultimately lead to high morbidity and mortality rates, but pulmonary involvement due to Salmonella infection is rare. We are reporting an unusaual and rare case of pleural cavity abscess caused by Salmonella typhi in a 44 years old febrile patient, admitted to a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore with a complaints of swelling on the left sided chest wall. Diagnosis was made by HRCT THORAX which revealed an well defined hypodense collection with peripheral rim enhancement in anterior chest wall around 7th to 8th costochondral junction, communication with left pleural cavity. Pus was collected from the abscess by incision and drainage. Salmonella enterica serotype typhi was isolated from the sample. Patient was put on appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Comparison of vegetable oils on the uptake of lutein and zeaxanthin by ARPE-19 cells
Authors:   School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia, Baek Jeonghun , Lim Wei Meng ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia, Wong Lai Chun ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
Published: December 2022

AIM: To compare the effect of vegetable oils on the uptake of lutein and zeaxanthin by adult retinal pigment epithelial (ARPE)-19 cells in vitro.
METHODS: ARPE-19 cells were cultured in Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium-F-12 supplemented with 10% foetal bovine serum and 1% penicillin–streptomycin in a humidified 5% CO2 incubator maintained at 37℃. Cells were treated with 247 µmol/L lutein, 49 µmol/L zeaxanthin and 1% (v/v) of either coconut oil, corn oil, peanut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, castor oil, or linseed oil for 48h. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentration in the cells were quantified by high performance liquid chromatography.
RESULTS: Among the oils tested, the highest lutein and zeaxanthin uptake was observed with coconut oil while the lowest was observed with linseed oil.
CONCLUSION: ARPE-19 uptake of lutein and zeaxanthin are found to be dependent on the type of oils.
Comparison of success rate and intraocular pressure spikes between selective laser trabeculoplasty and micropulse laser trabeculoplasty in African American and Hispanic patients
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Robin Alexander Z , Darwish Dana ,   Department of Ophthalmology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Thomas Catherine ,   Department of Ophthalmology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Pfahler N.M. ,   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Kakouri Agni ,   Department of General Surgery, University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA, Patrianakos Thomas ,   Department of Ophthalmology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Giovingo Michael ,   Department of Ophthalmology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Published: December 2022

AIM: To examine the efficacy and safety of micropulse laser trabeculoplasty (MLT) versus selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in a large cohort of primarily African American and Hispanic patients.
METHODS: A single center retrospective comparative cohort review conducted at Cook County Health facilities that included patients with a diagnosis of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who received an SLT or MLT procedure between January 2017 and May 2021.
RESULTS: Totally 131 eyes of 99 patients were analyzed. The 77 eyes received SLT and 54 received MLT. Seven out of 77 eyes in the SLT group (9.1%) and 1 out of 54 eyes in the MLT group (1.9%) had an IOP spike (defined as > 5 mm Hg) at either 1h or 1wk after procedure (P=0.05, Chi-squared test with Haldane-Anscombe correction). The procedure failure rate at one year was 50% for SLT and 48% for MLT (P=0.31).
CONCLUSION: MLT has a significantly lower incidence of pressure spikes and a similar treatment failure rate at 1-year post-procedure, demonstrating that it is a reasonable alternative compared to SLT.
ANÁLISE DA EFETIVIDADE DE PLANOS RELACIONADOS AO COMITÊ DAS BACIAS HIDROGRÁFICAS DO LITORAL NORTE DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Costa Mirella Leôncio Motta e , Fonsêca Renata Xavier da
Published: December 2022

O processo de planejamento é fundamental para o desenvolvimento do gerenciamento dos recursos hídricos. No âmbito do Comitê das Bacias Hidrográficas do Litoral Norte da Paraíba (CBH-LN) existem diversos planejamentos estabelecidos, pelo próprio comitê, por programas estaduais internos e programas externos. Este artigo tem como objetivo avaliar a efetividade dos planejamentos existentes no âmbito do CBH-LN, buscando identificar a realização total ou parcial de ações e atividades planejadas. Foram identificados e avaliados cinco planejamentos: Planejamento Estratégico do CBH-LN, PROCOMITÊS, Plano de comunicação, Plano de capacitação e Plano de aplicação de recursos do Fundo Estadual de Recursos Hídricos. Os resultados apontam que o PROCOMITÊS foi o programa que mais conseguiu realizar ações, com 72,7% de efetividade. Em seguida, está o Plano de Comunicação com 37,5% com ações realizadas. O Plano de Aplicação dos Recursos do Fundo Estadual de Recursos Hídricos apresentou 25% de ações realizadas, seguida pelo Planejamento Estratégico do CBH-LN com 22,5% de ações realizadas. O Plano de Capacitação é o que detém menor nível de realização com 87,5% das ações não realizadas, o que pode ser justificado pela Pandemia no Novo Coronavírus.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO: ESCRITÓRIO MODELO CACTUS-CZ, PRODUÇÃO DE ESTUDOS PRELIMINARES/ANTEPROJETOS ARQUITETÔNICOS
Authors: Jeronymo Caroline Muñoz Cevada , Farias Junior Antonio Goncalves de , Abreu Francisco Igor de Sousa
Published: December 2022

Relata resultado do projeto de extensão intitulado "Escritório modelo CACTUS_CZ: Produção de Estudos Preliminares/Anteprojetos Arquitetônicos", que teve como objetivo fortalecer as práticas desenvolvidas pelo Núcleo de Extensão: Centro de Assessoria Comunitária a Tecnologias de Utilidades Sociais - CACTUS/CZ, criado em 2019 no IFPB Campus Cajazeiras. Os procedimentos metodológicos envolvidos nesta experiência, acontecida entre 2020 e 2021, para o desenvolvimento dos projetos foram a produção de modelagem BIM e de estudo preliminar. Para a atuação do escritório modelo, buscaram-se ferramentas que oportunizaram o trabalho remoto assíncrono e síncrono, considerando-se o momento pandêmico de exceção. A experiência se apresentou de forma bastante positiva dado o crescimento pessoal e profissional dos discentes envolvidos na atuação desta extensão, e os projetos continuam em andamento de forma cíclica com a chegada de novos clientes/beneficiados.
U.S.–Mexico Border Re-Visions: Border Artivism in Time and Space
Authors: Antoszek Ewa
Published: December 2022

The question of the U.S.–Mexico border has always been important for Latinx living in the U.S. and its versatile roles as well as its influence on border crossers and the environment have been presented by various Latinx and non-Latinx authors and artists. Their artistic productions illustrate the transformations of space into a contact zone and challenge the rationale of the wall. They vary in form from immediate responses to those interventions undertaken with the privilege of preparation, i.e. time. The purpose of this article is to examine how those post-millennial re-visions of the border re-define the conflicted and contentious space of the U.S.–Mexico border and how the time-determined form of selected examples of post-2000 border artivism influences those transformations.
Drifting away from religion? A perspective from German teacher education
Authors: Domsel Maike Maria
Published: December 2022

Due to the dynamic situations in Germany and other Western European countries, the break with religious traditions has been already completely achieved and a far-reaching spiritual-religious plurality has been formed. Against this backdrop of a multitude, in part contradictory, spiritual signs of the times, even prospective teachers of religion can no longer assume an already established and reflected spiritual-religious identity. The following article indeed will deeply explore and interpret personal and professional experiences through self-reflection and writing and relate these, for example, to religious, cultural, and social implications. In addition, it will reflect more closely the field of tension between pluralistic-secular life-world and (Christian)-religious traditions in which prospective teachers of religion find themselves and present a time-sensitive and addressee-oriented spirituality module supporting them in establishing their own spiritual-religious identity. It is hoped that this sustainable and communicable model serves to enable teachers of religion to communicate about it (with pupils) and to meet others’ religious identities in an open and empathetic way.
Ideology and identity transformation in the deradicalization of Muslim extremists in Indonesia
Authors: Suratno
Published: December 2022

This article used a biographical approach to follow the lives of former Muslim extremists in examining individual deradicalization from the actors' perspective. The results of the extremists' deradicalization were examined using theories of Salafi ideology and identity transformation. Deradicalization marks a period of transformation - a process of taking a new ideology and identity and initiating a new power. The doers adopt a new jihad ideology after being influenced by a colorful interpretation of jihad. The deradicalization also shifts from the Salafi jihadi/irhabi to the Salafi Purist, or from a violent to a less-violent jihad. They continue to support violent jihad but restrict how its principles are used. Few extremists decide to engage in moderate or non-violent jihad on their own initiative and without the influence of others. In conclusion, deradicalization does not ensure their eradication. It implies a certain amount of transformation into a new identity, which has profound short- and long-term effects. The first demonstrates that former Muslim extremists who still identify as jihadists, adhere to their ideology, and engage in a variety of jihad-related activities. The deradicalization of the extremists will be more challenging the more in-depth the knowledge and experience of violent jihad. On the other hand, the latter is dedicated to leaving the violent jihad group and ending recidivism.
Calengsai and the intimate communications among faith believers
Authors: Tjaturrini Dyah , Arieshanty Chendy , Asiati Tri , Prasetyowati Henggar , Isro Zuyinatul
Published: December 2022

Calung, Lengger, and Barongsai, abbreviated Calengsai, is a new-arising art appearing because of acculturation between communities, namely the Banyumas and Chinese people through adaptation. This adaptation is underpinned upon the teachings of each religion which teaches that every human being must be good to others. The aims of this study is to find the right solution to avoid the conflict and to analyse how culture can become the bonding element between religious communities This research was conducted in different cultural backgrounds and society that may elicit conflicts. There are several problems discussed in this research. First, how conflicts are resolved and how inter-religious relations are strengthened. Second, what the media is used to attach religious communities. To portray such issues, the writers conducted literary study, observation, and interviews. to analyse the data, the writers implemented the theory of cultural adaptation and cross-cultural communication. The result of this research is to provide an understanding that culture can strengthen the relationship between religious communities. To sum up, Calengsai has sociocultural values that arise as a result of cultural shifts in each society that can be used as an adhesive medium for inter-religious relations.
Algorithms for prescribing menopausal hormone therapy in different periods of menopause
Authors: Tatarchuk T.F. , Zakharenko N.F. , Reheda S.I. , Kvasha T.I.
Published: December 2022

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause. MHT, initiated in women during the “therapeutic window” to relieve symptoms of estrogens deficiency and prevent or treat osteoporosis, is the only intervention that reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in healthy middle-aged women. MHT must be individualized and adapted; that is, a differentiated selection of therapy should be carried out, considering the woman’s health status and her comorbidities, as well as the MHT regimen (type, dose, route of administration and possible side effects). The article reflects the algorithms for prescribing MHT in different periods of menopause, which allow applying an individualized approach to patients who need MHT.
Role of sorbents in early growth of barley under copper and benzo(a)pyrene contaminated soils
Authors: BARAKHOV Anatoly , CHERNİKOVA Natalia , DUDNİKOVA Tamara , BARBASHEV Andrey , SUSHKOVA Svetlana , MANDZHİEVA Saglara , RAJPUT Vishnu D , KIZILKAYA Rıdvan , KONSTANTİNOVA Elizabeth , BREN Dmitry , MİNKİNA Tatiana , KONSTANTİNOV Alexander
Published: December 2022

In modern economic and industrial realities, agricultural lands are often located next to industrial areas, which leads to soil contamination and, as a result, agricultural products with pollutants. Pollution of soils and plants by several pollutants of various nature has acquired huge proportions. There is a threat of migration of dangerous ecotoxicants, including heavy metals and benz[a]pyrene, one of the main persistent compounds, a marker of PAH soil contamination, along trophic chains that may be dangerous to public health. This study examines the use of various types of mineral sorbents (Tripoli, Brown coal, Diatomite) and mineral sorbents (Biochar, Granular activated coal) to reduce the toxic effects of pollutants on the sources of anthropogenic emissions of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons adjacent to the sources. Using scanning electron microscopy, it was found that the sorbents have a high specific surface area. With the help of phytotesting in combined contaminated soils, the optimal dose of sorbent administration was determined at the level of 1% and 2% for various pollution variants. In addition, the analyzed sorbents are ordered by the effect of reducing the phytotoxicity of combined soil pollution. It was found that the introduction of sorbents into contaminated soil contributed to an increase in the morphometric parameters of the test culture - barley (Hordeum sativum distichum), which confirms the effectiveness of the sorption remediation of jointly contaminated soils with heavy metals and benz(a)pyrene.
Salt accumulation in soils under furrow and drip irrigation using modified waters in Central Iran
Authors: JAHANBAZİ Leila , HEİDARİ Ahmad , MOHAMMADİ Mohammad Hossein , KUNİUSHKOVA Maria
Published: December 2022

The objectives of this study were i) to characterize the water and soils under different managements, ii) to evaluate the sustainability of using hypersaline soils and water, and iii) to assess possible solutions to prevent more degradation of soil and water resources. Field and laboratory analysis of the samples using eight pedons and 128 surface samples taken from grid in four pre-determined land uses; pistachio orchard abandoned, pistachio orchard with furrow irrigation, wheat and maize cropping with furrow irrigation, pistachio orchard with drip irrigation. The study area, 170 ha, comprised two distinct soil parent materials including marls (max. ECe >100 dS/m) and alluviums (max. ECe >60 dS/m). Abandoning lands caused salinity increasing due to lack of leaching by irrigation water. The maximum increase of soil salinity was in the abandoned land use (EC e =98 dS/m), where trees had been removed and there is no irrigation, followed by pistachio plantation land use (EC=11 to 34 dS/m), and wheat and maize cropping land use (EC=11-19 dS/m). The minimum rise in soil salinity was in the drip irrigation due to mixing freshwater with saline water and therefore better water quality (EC=3 dS/m at surface layer and 17 dS/m in next layer). Land use change to agriculture increased the need for irrigation and because of arid climate it mainly supplied by groundwater from deep wells. Using deep groundwater due to rock-water reaction and increasing salinity, decreased water quality in furrow irrigation and therefore it had more significant effect on soil salinity compare to drip. Comparison of the mean values of soil salinity indicators in 2018 showed that salinity has increased by 3-6 times in the furrow irrigation and at least two-fold in the drip irrigation, compared to 2002. The calculated salinity indicators also proved the soil and water resources had been degraded and present land use types are not sustainable. Possible solutions could be to minimize land use change to agriculture, to use drip irrigation with mixed saline and freshwater, and to remove salt crusts from the soil surface.
Reducing soluble lead and cadmium in contaminated soils using dairy cattle waste based vermicompost
Authors: MUKTAMAR Zainal , HERMAWAN Bandi , WULANDARİ Wulandari , PRAWİTO Priyono , FAHRURROZİ Fahrurrozi , SETYOWATİ Nanik , SUDJATMİKO Sigit , CHOZİN Mohammad
Published: December 2022

Continuous use of synthetic fertilizer can lead to the accumulation of heavy metals in the soil. The use of organic amendment can reduce the solubility of heavy metals such as Pb and Cd in soil. The experiment was undertaken to determine the decline of soluble Pb and Cd in polluted soils treated with dairy cattle waste-based vermicompost. The study used two soil samples; Inceptisols collected from Air Duku Village and Entisol from Beringin Raya Village, Bengkulu, Indonesia. Entisols and Inceptisols contained 2.0 and 0.4 mg kg-1 soluble Pb and 0.7 and 0.8 mg kg-1soluble Cd, respectively. The samples were pretreated with either 100 ppm Pb or Cd. Vermicompost was applied at the rate of 0, 10, 20, and 30 Mg ha-1 on samples of Inceptisols and Entisol, arranged in Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The mixture was incubated for eight weeks. After the incubation ended, the soil sample was analyzed for soluble Pb and Cd using DTPA extraction before detection using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The study resulted that the soluble Pb and Cd significantly reduced with vermicompost treatment, being the lowest was at the rate of 30 Mg ha-1. Furthermore, the decreased soluble Pb and Cd was more substantial in Inceptisols than Entisols. Soluble Pb in both soils was lower than Cd, suggesting a higher retention affinity of the former. This study summarizes that vermicompost at the rate of 30 Mg ha-1 effectively immobilizes Pb and Cd in contaminated soils.
Effect of humic substances on yield and nutrient contents of Eggplant Santana (Solanum melongena) plants in gray-brown soil
Authors: MAMMADOVA Ulviyya
Published: December 2022

Humic substances promote the conversion of nutrients into forms available to plants. It also stimulates seed germination and viability, and its main effect usually being more prominent in the roots. This study was conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications in Gobustan, Azerbaijan, in 2021 growing season, to determine the effects of different doses (0, 250, 500 and 1000 ppm) of humic substances such as humic acid (HA), fulvic acid (FA) and humic fulvic acid (HFA) on fresh yield and nutrient contents (N, P and K) of Eggplant Santana (Solanum melongena var. esculentum Santana) plants in a field experiment. According to the results of this study, humic substance treatments increased the fresh yields and leaf nutrient contents of Eggplant Santana, and this increase was found to be significant. The highest value for highest fresh yields and leaf NPK contents of Eggplant Santana plants were obtained from 1000 ppm HFA dose. These results suggest that 1000 ppm HA and FA combination to the standard humic substances application will be sufficient to obtain adequate fresh yield and nutrient contents in Eggplant Santana leafs.
KÜLÖNLEGES BÁNÁSMÓD INTERDISZCIPLINÁRIS FOLYÓIRAT, 2022. 8. (4.)
Authors: folyóirat Különleges Bánásmód
Published: December 2022

Különleges Bánásmód Interdiszciplináris folyóirat, 2022. 8. (4.) - teljes szám
ASCEND PROJECT: THE HUNGARIAN RESARCH REPORT OF AN INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATION
Authors: Oravecz Adrienn
Published: December 2022

Our experience was that the social participation and active citizenship of young people with disabilities were low in Hungary. It was difficult to involve young people with disabilities in advocacy work at the national or EU level, because they did not recognize discrimination. The other problem was that they were not aware enough of the anti-discrimination systems that protect them. In many cases, they were skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-discrimination systems. We wished to explore and expand their knowledge of the democratic and anti-discrimination systems operating in their country (Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Slovakia) Central and Eastern Europe. We also wanted to increase their trust in these systems. This was one of the main pillars of the one-year Ascend program locally lead by The National Federation of Organisations of People with a Physical Disability (in short: MEOSZ) In Hungary, the main goal of the study was to examine the phenomenon of discrimination and anti-discrimination in education. In the Hungarian part of the research, we used qualitative methods (focus group interviews, mind maps) for examination.
CHARACTERSITICS OF ROMA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BASED ON SAMPLES FROM ROMA COLLEGES FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
Authors: Tóth Norbert
Published: December 2022

The study intends to present in a comparative manner the research conducted at the University of Pécs and the Eszterházy Károly Catholic University, which focuses on the family background, identity, school-related successes and failures of Roma students studying in tertiary education. The research was supplemented with information collected from the students of the Lippai Balázs Roma College for Advanced Studies at the University of Debrecen Faculty of Education for Children and Special Educational Needs.
Primary school pre-service teachers’ perception of documentary films as educational resources
Authors: Fernandez-Diaz Manuel , Sanchez-Giner Maria Victoria
Published: December 2022

In today's society, audiovisual resources represent a fundamental form of relationship with the world and the acquisition of information and knowledge. In this sense, several scientific studies recognize the usefulness of audiovisual in general, and documentary film in particular, as an educational resource. Research indicates that cinema is not a resource widely used by teachers. This research is conceived within the framework of the initial training of teachers of Primary Education. To this end, and with the criterion of ease of access to the sample population, a questionnaire organized in five dimensions was designed. The questionnaire was administered to 213 students of Degree in Education of the University of Murcia (Spain). The results point at the documentary cinema as an educational resource known by future teachers. They also recognized the interest of documentaries for their future teaching practice. However, throughout their educational career they had not had much contact with documentary film nor were they great consumers of this type of resource. These results should make us reflect on initial teacher training in universities. Efforts should be increased to promote the acquisition of higher-level media competence that allowed teachers to analyze and select good resources for use in the classroom and that has an impact on the competence of their future primary school students.
Уровень и качество жизни населения России: факторы формирования и пути повышения
Authors: Землянухина Н. С. , Землянухина С. Г. , Павлова И. Д.
Published: December 2022

Монография посвящена исследованию уровня и качества жизни населения в условиях трансформации российской социально-экономической системы. Исходя из обоснованной авторами концепции достойного уровня жизни дана оценка уровня и качества жизни (в том числе и качества трудовой жизни) населения Российской Федерации с позиций достойности, выявлены острые социальные проблемы. Пути достижения достойного уровня и качества жизни раскрыты в аспекте формирования современных стандартов уровня и качества жизни и направлений формирования российской модели достойного уровня жизни населения России. Для научных работников, преподавателей, студентов и аспирантов экономических специальностей, а также для тех, кто интересуется проблемами экономики труда.
Predictive Value of Hyperuricemia in Cardiac Patients with Post-Contrast Acute Kidney Injury (PC-AKI) and Different Basic Renal Functions: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Cai Angshu , Zhou Tian
Published: December 2022

Background: Uric acid level has shown a certain relationship with the incidence of post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI), whereas it remains controversial whether hyperuricemia can function as a predictor of PC-AKI in patients with different basic creatinine serum level. The present meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for PC-AKI and to explore the relationship between hyperuricemia and basic renal function.
Methods: Relevant studies were retrieved via searching in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and WAN FANG electronic databases from inception to Jan 2022. Only studies published in English and Chinese languages were selected.
Results: Overall, 11892 patients from 15 studies were included. The results of the pooled analysis revealed that the incidence of PC-AKI was significantly higher in the hyperuricemia group than that in the normouricemic group (20.62% vs. 13.05%). Hyperuricemia was associated with an increased risk of the incidence of PC-AKI (odds ratio (OR): 2.48 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.77-3.46%]). The pooled ORs for mortality and incidence of undergoing renal replacement therapy were 2.33 (95% CI:1.81-3.00) and 8.69 (95% CI:3.22-23.44%), respectively. Comparatively, the pre-existing renal dysfunction subgroup had a lower relative risk in the hyperuricemia population.
Conclusion: Hyperuricemia was found to be significantly associated with the incidence of PC-AKI. The effect of serum uric acid level on the incidence of PC-AKI was higher in patients with normal renal function, which could lay a foundation for the establishment of individualized schemes to prevent PC-AKI by urate-lowering therapy.
Climate Crises and Developing Vector-Borne Diseases: A Narrative Review
Authors: Mojahed Nooshin , Mohammadkhani Mohammad Ali , Mohamadkhani Ashraf
Published: December 2022

Background: Climate change based on temperature, humidity and wind can improve many characteristics of the arthropod carrier life cycle, including survival, arthropod population, pathogen communication, and the spread of infectious agents from vectors. This study aimed to find association between content of disease followed climate change we demonstrate in humans.
Methods: All the articles from 2016 to 2021 associated with global climate change and the effect of vector-borne disease were selected form databases including PubMed and the Global Biodiversity information facility database. All the articles selected for this short review were English.
Results: Due to the high burden of infectious diseases and the growing evidence of the possible effects of climate change on the incidence of these diseases, these climate changes can potentially be involved with the COVID-19 epidemic. We highlighted the evidence of vector-borne diseases and the possible effects of climate change on these communicable diseases.
Conclusion: Climate change, specifically in rising temperature system is one of the world’s greatest concerns already affected pathogen-vector and host relation. Lice parasitic, fleas, mites, ticks, and mosquitos are the prime public health importance in the transmission of virus to human hosts.
Maternal Infection during Pregnancy and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ayubi Erfan , Mansori Kamyar
Published: December 2022

Background: We aimed to determine the association between maternal infections during pregnancy with risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
Methods: A systematic literature search was performed utilizing the online databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences up to July 2020. Random-effects meta-analyses were applied to estimate pooled relative risk (RR). Heterogeneity, study quality and publication bias were assessed through I2 value, Newcastle–Ottawa scale (NOS) and Egger's test, respectively.
Results: Thirteen articles involving 1401904 mother-child pairs were included. The result of meta-analysis showed that the risk of ADHD increased by 30% among children whose mothers took any infections during pregnancy (pooled RR=1.30, 95% CI: 1.14-1.49; I2=85.5, P<0.001). Overall, the included studies were good in quality and no publication bias was found (P=0.23, Egger’s test).
Conclusion: Maternal infections during pregnancy might be associated with an increased risk of ADHD in children.
HATCH Score for Predicting Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Alıcı Gökhan , Genç Ömer , Harbalıoğlu Hazar , Başhir Ahmed Muhammad , Allahverdiyev Samir , Yıldırım Abdullah , Quisi Alaa , Urgun Örsan Deniz , Kurt İbrahim Halil
Published: December 2022

Background: We aimed to evaluate the relationship between HATCH score [hypertension, age >75 yr, previous transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke (doubled), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure (doubled)] and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients.
Methods: Overall, 572 COVID-19 patients hospitalized between Mar 15 and Apr 15, 2020, were included in this multicenter retrospective study, in Turkey. The HATCH score of each patient was calculated. Mortality results were followed for 50 days. The patients were divided into 2 groups developing mortality (n=267) and non-mortality (n=305). Clinical outcomes were defined as in-hospital mortality improvement status.
Results: HATCH scores in non-survivors of COVID-19 were significantly higher than in survivors (P<0.001). In logistic regression analysis, HATCH score (OR: 1.253, 95% CI: 1.003–1.565; P=0.047), platelet count (OR: 0.995, 95% CI: 0.993-0.998; P<0.001), C-reactive protein level (OR: 1.010, 95% CI: 1.007-1.013, P<0.001) and estimated glomerular filtration ratio (eGFR) level (OR: 0.963, 95% CI: 0.953-0.973; P<0.001) were independent predictors of in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients.
Conclusion: The HATCH score is useful in predicting in-hospital mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.