bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Group Distributions and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Beta- Hemolytic Streptococci Isolated from Throat Cultures of Patients with Tonsillopharyngitis in Canakkale Province
Authors: Altun Mehzat , Meriçli Yapıcı Binnur
Published: June 2021

Objective: Group A, C and G beta- hemolytic streptococci (BHS) are bacterial agents of tonsillopharyngitis, and cause various diseases and increase morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aimed to determine the percentage of group distribution and the rate of antibiotic resistance of BHS identified from the throat cultures of patients with acute tonsillopharyngitis. Method: The throat swabs were collected from 200 patients with tonsillopharyngitis aged 1-80 years between October 2017 and May 2018. Bacterial isolates were identified by conventional methods such as Gram staining, bacitracin-trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, catalase, and L-pyrrolidonyl β-naphthylamide. Latex agglutination test was used for serogrouping BHS. The antibiotic susceptibility profiles of BHS were determined by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615 strain was used as a control. Inhibition zone diameters were evaluated according to the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) criteria. Results: Thirty-four (17%) BHS were isolated from 200 throat swap specimens.Distribution percentages of BHS group were determined as 44.1% (15) for A, 29.4% (10) C, 23.5% (8) G and 2.9% (1) F. All isolates were 100 % susceptible to penicillin, vancomycin and levofloxacin. The highest resistance (29.4%) was found against ampicillin followed by clindamycin (26.5%), erythromycin (23.5%), amoxycillin-clavulanic acid and tetracycline (14.7%), cefotaxime and ceftriaxone (11.8%), clarithromycin (8.8%) and chloramphenicol (2.9%). Conclusion: This study revealed that Group C, and Group G Streptococci had lower resistance to some antibiotics than Group A Streptococci. Based on the findings, the BHS group distributions and antibiotic resistance profiles should be repeated at certain intervals and precautions should be taken with public health surveillance studies
Investigation of Human Parvovirus B19 Positivity by Real-Time PCR Method in Pregnant Women with Fetal Anomaly and Hydrops Fetalis
Authors: Çolak Meryem , Altay Koçak Aylin , Karçaaltıncaba Deniz , Fidan Işık , Bozdayı Gülendam
Published: June 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate the presence of Parvovirüs B19-DNA in pregnant women diagnosed with fetal anomaly and hydrops fetalis and its association with fetal infection and viral load. Method: Twelve clinical samples of eleven patients referred to our laboratory between July 2014-March 2018 were included in the study. Parvovirüs B19-IgM and IgG antibodies and were evaluated by ELISA (NovaTec, Germany) and the presence of Parvovirus-B19 DNA was quantatively investigated by Real-Time PCR (LightMix® Kit Parvovirus B19, Roche, Germany). Results: Parvovirus-B19 DNA-positivity was identified in 2 of 12 (16.7%) samples. Parvovirus-B19 DNA was detected in both amniotic fluid and serum samples, which were simultaneously taken from 22-week pregnant women with fetal anomalies with 106 copies/ml and with 10³ copies/ml, respectively. Parvovirus-B19 was detected as IgM negative in serological analysis. When IgG was negative, serological test for IgM was recommended to be repeated 2-4 weeks later, and a miscarriage occurred in the 8th gestational week of a woman whose IgM was evaluated as being in “grey zone”. Chromosome analysis of one of the patients, whom ParvovirusB19 DNA was detected, was considered normal and a healthy baby was born. Pregnancy was terminated in three other pregnants included in the study due to the presence of fetal anomalies. The pregnancies were terminated due to the diagnosis of hydrops fetalis in 2, and fetal distress in 2, fetal hydrothorax in 1 patient, while two patients had term deliveries. Conclusion: Even if the results of serological analysis were negative, Parvovirus B19-DNA can be quantitatively detected up to 10 copies/ml by Real-Time-PCR. It should not be forgotten that detection of the presence and viral load of Parvovirus B19-DNA by Real-Time PCR is quite important in terms of early diagnosis of fetal Parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancies.
‘Unsettling Coyote: Engaging with Indigenous Canadian Theories of Eco-Sexuality in Gail Anderson-Dargatz’s The Cure for Death by Lightning (1996)’
Authors:   University of Sheffield, Higgs Alice
Published: June 2021

This article argues that The Cure for Death by Lightning is a novel that attempts to make a meaningful and serious engagement with the Shuswap figure of Coyote. In doing so it raises vital questions regarding the extent to which a settler writer can and should appropriately engage with an Indigenous story. Through a focus on both the material animals in the novel, such as domesticated farm animals and the wild coyotes of the bush, and also the representation of Coyote and the Shuswap characters, this article will argue that Anderson-Dargatz encourages a re-evaluation of the way in which we engage with non-human animals, introducing an eco-sexual framework that encourages empathy and kinship with all beings. By using Kim TallBear’s (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) and Melissa K. Nelson’s (Anishinaabe/Métis) definition of eco-sexuality, it will argue that the novel pushes for the centring of Indigenous knowledge in building more sustainable relations with animals. However, it will also acknowledge that despite this eco-sexual engagement, the novel ultimately still continues to centre the settler experience in its narrative, encapsulating and enacting a form of displacement in its very construction. By treading this fine line between an attempted serious engagement with Shuswap culture and questions of cultural appropriation, the novel is an example of the notion that it is imperative that settler literature must engage and destabilize the types of oppressive hierarchies that underpin both species and settler-Indigenous relations, namely settler-sexuality and anthropocentrism, if settler culture is to follow.
‘The Transnational Identities of the Global South Asian Diaspora in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, and South Africa, 1900s-1940s’
Authors: Mann Jatinder
Published: June 2021

This article addresses two key research questions: 1. Was the rhetoric about the equality of all British subjects adopted by South Asian migrants in the British Empire’s self-governing Dominions in the first half of the twentieth century? and 2. Did the experience of living in predominantly white countries encourage migrants from the Punjab and other regions in South Asia to adopt a common pan-South Asian identity? It explores these two research questions with each of the four countries of the focus of this article in turn, before making some comparisons.
Review: Filip Škiljan, Sjećanja Bošnjaka na sudjelovanje u Domovinskom ratu u Hrvatskoj, Vijeće bošnjačke nacionalne manjine Grada Zagreba, Zagreb 2020, 328 str.
Authors:   Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla, Selimović Sead
Published: June 2021

Review: Filip Škiljan, Sjećanja Bošnjaka na sudjelovanje u Domovinskom ratu u Hrvatskoj, Vijeće bošnjačke nacionalne manjine Grada Zagreba, Zagreb 2020, 328 str.
Review: Novi izvor i podstrek za dalja proučavanja – Admir Adrović, Stanovništvo kadiluka Bihor i Trgovište u osmanskim popisima iz 1830/31. godine (muslimanski i romski mješoviti defter), Podgorica 2020, 361 str.
Authors:   Faculty of Philosophy Nikšić, S. Šabotić Sait
Published: June 2021

Review: Novi izvor i podstrek za dalja proučavanja – Admir Adrović, Stanovništvo kadiluka Bihor i Trgovište u osmanskim popisima iz 1830/31. godine (muslimanski i romski mješoviti defter), Podgorica 2020, 361 str.
PENGARUH KUALIFIKASI PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP PENEMPATAN KERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA (ASN)
Authors: Mujiati Fatmawati , Agung Sugiantiningsih , Umbas Ronald
Published: June 2021

Effective and efficient governance is demanded in this competitive globalization era. Work performance of bureaucrats that still does not meet people’s expectation is still experienced by the people. That problem can be reduced by  the implementation of the ministerial regulation on civil servants and bureaucratic reform number:Kep/33/M.PAN/7/2011. It regulates the placement of civil servants and has been applied by the Office for Housing Facilities Bali Province. Its bureaucrats were placed in the positions according to their knowledge, educational background, and expertise and skills so that they work and serve the people better. The writer used perspctective qualitative approach to identify the phenomenon.  Primary and secondary data were collected through observation and interview, and analysed with interactive data analysis technique (Miles, Hubernam, and Saldana 2014). Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that the indicators that were used to assign a civil servant in a certain position in this office were knowledge, skills, and expertise.

Abstrak:

Kinerja para birokrat sangat penting dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Profesionalisme mereka semakin dituntut oleh masyarakat yang semakin kritis dan oleh era globalisasi yang mengharuskan setiap orang bekerja dengan cepat dan tepat. Implementasi Peraturan Menteri Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negera dan Reformasi Birokrasi Nomor:Kep/33/M.PAN/7/2011 tanggal 7 Juli 2011 tentang pedoman Analisis Jabatan adalah salah satu hal mendasar untuk mewujudkan kinerja birokrat yang sesuai tuntutan jaman. Penempatan sumber daya aparatur sipil negara (ASN) yang diterapkan  pada  Balai Prasarana Permukiman Wilayah Bali, yang telah menerapkan penempatan sumber daya manusianya yang sesuai seperti posisi jabatan kepala bidang maupun kepala seksi yang memenuhi standar kompetensi. Penempatan tersebut harus dilakukan berdasarkan latar belakang pendidikan, keahlian atau keterampilan, dan pengalaman. Dalam penelitian kualitatif ini, penulis menggunakan mengumpulkan data primer dan sekunder dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara. Dari riset yang sudah dilaksanakan, penulis menyimpulkan bahwa kualifikasi pendidikan belum berpengaruh pada penempatan Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) di Kantor Balai Prasarana Permukiman Wilayah Bali.
Transnational Crime : Proses Sekuritisasi Pemerintah Indonesia terhadap ancaman perdagangan Narkotika
Authors: Polii Restilia
Published: June 2021

AbstrackTulisan ini akan membahas mengenai kejahatan lintas negara terutama perdagangan narkoba. Melalui literature review ini, penulis menggunakan berbagai  referensi, yang didalamnya terdapat penjelasan mengenai perdagangan narkotika sebagai bagian dalam kejahatan lintas negara di dan bagaimana dampaknya bagi Indonesia. Kejahatan transnasional menimbulkan ancaman bagi negara, perekonomian negara dan masyarakat sipil. Aktor non negara dapat menggunakan kejahatan transnasional untuk mempromosikan tujuan politik mereka, kelompok ini mendapat kekuatan dari kemampuan mereka untuk menjalin hubungan lintas batas-batas negara. Di Indonesia sendiri, perdagangan narkotika menjadi isu yang terus berkembang dan terus mendapat perhatian pemerintah Indonesia.Keyword: Narkotika, transnational crime, perdagangan
Karakteristik Beton Mutu Tinggi Dengan Komposisi Slag dan Agregat Halus Batu Gamping
Authors: Bunga' Dicaprio Resen , Phengkarsa Frans , Sandy Desi
Published: June 2021

In general, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate as the main components of concrete come from nature so that one day it will run out, alternative substitutes are needed. One of the alternative materials is Nickel Slag. Nickel slag is a type of rock dumped from the nickel industry. Limestone is also used as an alternative to fine aggregate. This study aims to determine the strength of concrete and the relationship between the characteristics of the concrete using nickeI sIag and limestone as a substitute for fine aggregate to the quality of the concrete. As for the variations of 0%, 10% and 20% and the percentage of using limestone as a substitute for fine aggregate is 10%. The method of mixing the concrete uses the SNI-03-2834-2000 method with a planned concrete quality of 42Mpa. From this research, it was found that the compressive strength of concrete with variations of 0%, 10% and 20% were respectively 42.360 MPa, 42.347 MPa and 41.781 MPa, the split tensile strength test with variations of 0%, 10% and 20% respectively was equal to 3.94 MPa, 3.064 MPa and 2.293 MPa and the flexural strength testing with variations of 0%, 10% and 20% were respectively 4.242 MPa, 4.068 MPa and 3.179 MPa. The relationship of split tensile strength for the variation of Nickel Slag variations 0%, 10%, and 20% is 9,242%, 7,178%, and 7% of the compressive strength, respectively, the relationship of split tensile strength for the variation of Nickel Slag variations 0%, 10%, and 20% of 0.65, 0.62, and 0.57 of compressive strength, respectively. From the resuIts of the study, it was concIuded that the concrete mixture with nickel and limestone slag substitution resulted in a decrease in strength as the percentage of nickel slag substitution increased.
Pemanfaatan Batu Gunung Tambolang Kabupaten Toraja Utara Pada Campuran Laston AC-BC
Authors: Rante Gideon , Alpius  , Bestari Sufiati
Published: June 2021

This research was conducted to determine the aggregate characteristic value, the AC-BC mixture design, and the Marshall stability value of the remaining AC-BC mixture design through the Conventional Marshall and Marshall Immersion testing with reference to the 2018 General specifications (Division 6) of the Ministry of PubIic Works and PubIic Housing of the RepubIic of lndonesia. and SNI Testing Standards. Before designing the composition for Conventional Marshall testing and making test specimens to obtain residual Marshall stability, the first thing to do is test the characteristics of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and asphalt (filler).The results of this study indicate that the material from Mount Tambolang Toraja Utara fulfills the requirements set in the 2018 General Highways specification. Based on the composition of the AC-BC mixture using material from Mount Tambolang, namely coarse aggregate 42.82%, fine aggregate 45 , 73%, filler material 5.45%, with an optimum aspaI content of 6%. After doing the Conventional Marshall test, the results obtained, the test meets the specifications on testing flow, stability, VMA, VIM and VFB. While the remaining Marshall stability using material from Mount Tambolang, North Toraja District, meets the requirements of the 2018 General Bina Marga Specifications, namely 96.29%> 90%.
Effect of Bran Roasting Temperature and Time on Yield and Quality Attributes of Rice Bran Oil
Authors: Adeyanjua James Abiodun , Akande Emmanuel Adedapo , Akinoso Rahman
Published: June 2021

The effects of bran roasting temperature (160-200) °C and time (5-35 min) on the yield and quality attributes of 'Ofada' rice bran oil were studied so as to optimize the processing conditions for maximum oil yield with least deterioration of qualities. The physico-chemical parameters of oil studied included: yield, free fatty acids, peroxide value and colour, which were recorded as 14.50%, 5.80% (as oleic), 8.25 meq / kg and 1.51 abs, respectively. The optimum conditions were 200 °C roasting temperature and 15 min roasting time. With increasing the roasting temperature from 160-200 °C and the time 5-35 min, the oil yield and colour increased 11.31-14.50% and 1.51-1.58 abs, respectively, while free fatty acid and peroxide values decreased from 12.75-5.80% and 13.75-8.25 meq / kg, respectively.
Sulphur Supply Enhances Wheat Growth and Yield on Saline-Sodic Soil
Authors: Arshadullah Muhammad , Hyder Syed Ishtiaq , Ali Arshad
Published: June 2021

. The effect of different S levels (0, 25, 50 and 75 kg S/ha) on growth and ionic concentration  of wheat variety Inqlab-91 directly sown on saline-sodic soil (ECe=5.65 dS/m, pH=8.57 and SAR=17.38) was evaluated in a field experiment. Treatments were arranged using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The crop was harvested at maturity, data on tillering, plant height, spike length, number of grains/spike, 1000- grain weight and yields (grain and straw) were recorded. Na, K, Ca and S concentrations in grain and straw were estimated using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Tillering, number of grains/spike, 1000- grain weight and grain yield significantly (p :: 0.05) increased by enhancing the S application. Maximum wheat yield (4.66 t/ha) was recorded when S was applied at 75 kg/ha, which was 43% more than the control treatment. Maximum number of tillers/plant (161) and number of grains/spike

(56) were recorded with sulphur applied at 75 kg/ha. Positive correlation (r = 0.85), (r = 0.88) between calcium, potassium and negative correlation (r = -0.84) between grain sodium content and wheat grain yield was recorded. It indicates that presence of significantly higher Ca and K contents of grain receiving S application might possibly help plants to attain more Ca and K and avoided sodium uptake to alleviate salinity/sodicity stress. Economical analysis showed that maximum value cost ratio (5.5:1) was achieved with the application of 25 kg S/ha.
PEMBINAAN PASIEN PENYAKIT KRONIS (P3KL) PADA KELOMPOK MASYARAKAT PROLANIS MELALUI EDUKASI MANAJEMEN DIABETES MELITUS
Authors: Patimah Iin , Wahyudi Iwan , Susyantie Susan , Puspita Tantri , Suryawantie Tanti , Yayang  , Gani
Published: June 2021

Diabetes mellitus (DM) masih menjadi masalah kesehatan  khusunya di Indonesia dan mejadi 5 besar penyakit penyebab kematian. Pengetahuan terkait pencegahan maupun penatalaksanaan diabetes perlu diperkenalkan kepada masyarakat agar menjadi bekal dalam membuat keputusan tindakan apa yang harus dilakukan untuk menghindari berbagai macam komplikasi penyakit sebagai dampai dari penatalaksanaan penyakit DM  yang buruk maupun terlambat. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan  kepada masyarakat mengenai penyakit DM dan penatalaksanaan. Metode yang digunakan  adalah penyuluhan langsung  bertatap muka dengan peserta prolanis  melalui media audio visual, power point dan leaflet serta evaluasi berupa instrument pengetahuan tentang DM  yang berjumlah 15 pertanyaan. Hasil yang didapatkan menunjukan bahwa, dari 55 peserta setelah dilakukan edukasi, 35 peserta  menunjukan  pengetahuan yang baik (63%) dan  20 orang  (37%) dalam kategori pengetahuan cukup. Diperlukan program edukasi yang berkesinambungan kepada masyarakat terkait pengenalan penyakit kronis salah satunya DM
Problem-Based Review: Self-Harm and Suicide Risk
Authors: Heaps Charlotte
Published: June 2021

170,000 people present to Emergency Departments in the UK each year following an act of self-harm1 and this incidence is increasing. Deliberate overdose currently accounts for ≥10% of all acute medical admissions.2 The frequency and importance of this presentation to trainees in Acute Medicine is emphasised in the curriculum for Acute Internal Medicine 20093 which states that trainees must be able to perform a risk assessment following self-harm and formulate a management plan for care upon discharge from hospital. This article uses a common clinical case vignette to address these competencies.
Food for Thought in an Acute Medicine Environment; Doctors’knowledge of Herbal Medicines Needs to be Better……
Authors:   Acute Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Barnet Hospital Barnet, Lisk Clifford Eugene Bamidele
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Patients are increasingly taking herbal supplements for a variety of reasons. This has brought into question doctors knowledge about herbal medicines. Method: A cross-sectional web-based survey of 84 doctors working within the Department of Medicine at a District General Hospital was carried out looking at doctor’s knowledge about herbal medicines. Results: 53 doctors took part. Of these, the majority were trainees in Medicine (42) 79%. Only (15) 28% routinely ask patients about herbal medicine use when taking a drug history. Doctor’s knowledge about herbal Medicines was poor. Conclusion: We need to re-examine our current teaching programmes to ensure that education about common herbal medicines and important sources of information are provided to doctors to improve patient safety.
Digital documentation of ancient stone carving in Şuayip City
Authors: ŞENOL Halil İbrahim , POLAT Nizar , KAYA Yunus , MEMDUHOĞLU Abdulkadir , ULUKAVAK Mustafa
Published: June 2021

Şanlıurfa is an important archaeological and cultural region where people have left permanent artifacts dating back to 12 thousand years. For this reason, it is very important to record and document the artifacts in this region where cultural heritage is very intense. With the developing technology, it has become easier to document historical artifacts and to transfer them to future generations. In this direction, historical artifacts can be recorded easily and accurately with the photogrammetry technique, which is one of the important tools offered by developing technology. With this method, a detailed model of the historical artifact can be created and recorded in the digital environment. In this study, a point cloud and a 3D model of a carving stone, located in the region known as Şuayip City, located 80 km south of Şanlıurfa, was produced by photogrammetry, and the details of the carving stone were revealed. At the result of the study, the carving on the stone was revealed by using various filtering techniques.
Documenting historic tileworks using smartphone-based photogrammetry
Authors: ASADPOUR Ali
Published: June 2021

Photogrammetry is a metric technique for indirect measurement through images. This technique could be applied in recording architectural features and documenting buildings. Therefore, smartphone-based photogrammetry can be considered a creative method for architects and conservators to document monuments quickly and promptly. The main objective of this paper is to study the smartphone-based photogrammetry capabilities in two case studies in terms of accuracy and precision. Historic tileworks in Ḥāfeẓ tomb, Shiraz, Iran, has been considered as examples of traditional decorations in Iranian architecture. For this purpose, close-range photogrammetry with stereo photography was used. A smartphone camera has captured the photos. Photogrammetric steps were performed in Agisoft Metashape Professional. The result was 3D models and an orthoimage of the tiles. The accuracy of the results was acceptable for ordinary documentation and differed on average 0.45% to as-built measures. Orthoimage is believed to be an important document for analyzing and studying the patterns and colors used in these works of art. The results of this study emphasized that close-range photogrammetry with a smartphone can in the future be a public and reliable technique for documenting architectural heritages, especially in medium and small-scale projects.
A FORGOTTEN SASANIAN SCULPTURE.THE FIFTH BUST OF NARSEH FROM THE MONUMENT OF PAIKULI
Authors: Colliva Luca , Terribili Gianfilippo
Published: June 2021

This paper aims to shed light on a specimen of Sasanian statuary that had been ignored for over a ce ntury and can now be considered from a more comprehensive perspective. Thanks to a new set of data collected by the MAIKI - Italian Archaeological Mission in Iraqi Kurdistan - during the documentation campaigns conducted at the Slemani Museum in the past years it was possible to analyse the fifth bust in the round belonging to the Paikuli monument, representing the Sasanian king Narseh. This piece prompts us to look further into the meaning of the figurative project accomplished by Narseh at Paikuli and the forms of the communicative strategy pursued by the Early Sasanian dynasts
A NOTE ON AN UMAYYAD CARVED IVORY PLAQUE KEPT AT THE WALTERS ART GALLERY
Authors: Di Cesare Michelina
Published: June 2021

This paper proposes an iconographical and stylistic analysis of a carved ivory plaque kept at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore (acc. no. 71.62). It will show that it is not a Coptic artefact featuring a Sasanian king, as assumed until now, but an Umayyad artefact which must be contextualised within a specific tradition of imagery related to the expression of the Umayyad concept of Caliphal authority
NEW ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES IN BETHLEHEM (PALESTINE): THE ITALIAN-PALESTINIAN RESCUE SEASON OF NOVEMBER 2016
Authors: Nigro Lorenzo , Montanari Daria , Guari Alessandra , Tamburrini Maria , Izzo Pierfrancesco , Ghayyada Mohammed , Titi Iman , Yasine Jehad
Published: June 2021

During Autumn 2016 the Italian-Palestinian joint team of Sapienza University of Rome and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Palestine carried out further rescue excavations and surveying in the city of Bethlehem and in its surroundings. These activities were conducted in order to protect the archaeological and historical patrimony of this area of Palestine, and to prevent looting, sites destruction, vandalism and illegal trade of archaeological items. A provisional report on finds and activities is offered below.
Renal Osteodystrophy due to Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in a Cat
Authors: Gonzalez Sara Elizabeth , Roth Ira G. , Schmiedt Chad W. , Patrick Michelle H. , Meindl Alison G.
Published: June 2021

A 6 yr old neutered male mixed-breed cat presented for renal transplantation (RTx) for chronic kidney disease. Severe periodontal disease was identified, and before initiation of immunosuppressive therapy, a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment procedure was performed to reduce the burden of existing oral infection. Dental radiography revealed diffuse, severe bone demineralization across the mandible and maxilla, with thinning of the cortices. Nasal turbinates were easily visualized owing to the decreased opacity of maxillary bone. Generalized bone resorption left teeth to appear minimally attached. A Vitamin D panel revealed a severely elevated parathyroid hormone level. Full mouth extractions were performed. Seven days following this procedure, RTx was performed. Serum creatinine concentration was within normal limits by 48 hr after surgery and remained normal until discharge 12 days after RTx. At 3.5 mo after RTx, the cat was mildly azotemic, and the parathyroid hormone level was elevated but significantly decreased from the original measurement. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common abnormality in cats with chronic kidney disease. However, clinical manifestations of hyperparathyroidism are rare in this species. This is a novel presentation of a cat demonstrating bone loss in the oral cavity as a result of renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Situación de los recursos turísticos de las comunidades rurales del Occidente de Nicaragua para desarrollar Turismo Rural Comunitario
Authors: Martínez Salgado Oscar
Published: June 2021

El turismo rural comunitario al igual que en Latinoamérica es una nueva modalidad que está apareciendo con fuerza en los últimos años en Nicaragua, pero todavía se requiere de algunas iniciativas tanto del sector público como del privado para poderlo desarrollar en su totalidad en las áreas rurales del país. Asimismo, se necesita que las leyes reguladoras del sector turístico principalmente las que tienen que ver con el turismo rural comunitario sean más pegadas a la realidad del país para que de esta manera las comunidades rurales puedan desarrollar dicha actividad, ya que por ahora se les presentan muchas limitaciones para su debida ejecución. Nicaragua es un país con gran potencial turístico en sus comunidades rurales y en donde las personas están dispuestas a trabajar con este tipo de actividad turística, no olvidando que es una actividad complementaria a las actividades cotidianas que han venido desarrollando desde épocas pasadas. Por supuesto, esta actividad requiere de una planificación para su debida gestión y evitar de esta manera diferentes aspectos negativos al momento que lo estén desarrollando los comunitarios.
Hiperpublicidade nas Redes sociais com o Covid-19: baixa de credibilidade da Rede Globo
Authors: Raslan Eliane Meire Soares , Oliveira Milena Mariana de
Published: June 2021

Este estudo trata da repercussão nas redes sociais televisivas, no período de Isolamento Social no ano de 2020. Momento de alta repercussão política, e que no Brasil tem sido associado ao atual governo Bolsonaro, gerando muitas divergências e intrigas opinativas entre as mídias sociais, desde o início da última eleição presidencial. Verificamos que as notícias apresentadas pela Rede Globo vêm sofrendo uma série de questionamentos quanto a sua veracidade, por parte de alguns grupos de telespectadores. Dessa forma, torna-se evidente que as falas políticas interferem na credibilidade comunicacional das emissoras e como estas informam sobre o Covid-19. Verificamos que Rede Globo tem sido afetada diretamente nas redes sociais, especialmente por sites que utilizam como base de dados, fontes que não são consideradas seguras, mesmo assim, devemos considerar que estes vão interferir nas opiniões, e entendemos como uma tendência da Hiperpublicidade, porém não realizada por profissionais de publicidade.
Núcleo de atendimento on-line dos indivíduos com microcefalia durante a pandemia pela COVID-19: relato de experiência
Authors: Pereira Lopes Silva Dara Vitória , Barros Castro Felipe , De Carvalho Reis Fernanda , Souza Santos Félix Gabriella , Narde Souza Mayana , Das Mercês Gonçalves Taylline , Dias Viana Andrade Rita De Cássia , Andrade de Freitas Maria Da Conceição
Published: June 2021

Em decorrência da pandemia pela COVID-19, é indiscutível a existência de inúmeros desafios para a saúde pública. O propósito deste estudo foi relatar experiências dos discentes da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia participantes do projeto extensionista de promoção da saúde oral aos indivíduos com microcefalia no formato remoto. Trata-se da elaboração de folhetos educativos e vídeos sobre saúde oral e desenvolvimento dentário pelos 6 graduandos do curso de Odontologia e enviados pelo aplicativo WhatsApp aos cuidadores dos indivíduos com microcefalia de julho a dezembro de 2020. Vinte e seis famílias participaram com interação do conteúdo elaborado e a construção de uma comunicação digital com estimulação favorável dos indivíduos com microcefalia dos hábitos de higiene oral, acompanhamento do desenvolvimento dentário e musicoterapia. Esta vivência resultou em ganho científico, ético e humano dos alunos envolvidos. A extensão universitária mais do que nunca deve assumir sua responsabilidade social, construindo novos caminhos para execução dos projetos a fim de minimizar os impactos da pandemia na vida da sociedade.
Uso da ventilação natural como estratégia para redução de riscos na transmissão da Covid-19 em salas de aula: relatos de estudos em escolas municipais de Londrina-PR
Authors: Decker Pedro Henrique Bruder , Dos Santos Beatriz Dinardi , Araujo Giovana Domingos , Macedo Jhony Wesley Lemes , De Freitas Kauana Caroline , Kihara Lorena Mizue , Fernandes Milena Escapilato , Agassi Verônica Aparecida , Salles Vinicius Vieira , Trigueiros Vitor , Pereira Claudia Donald , Giglio Thalita Gorban Ferreira , Atem Camila Gregório
Published: June 2021

A ventilação natural em salas de aula se configura como um importante mecanismo de diluição e remoção dos aerossóis que contêm o vírus SARS-CoV-2, transportados pelo ar. O presente estudo, de caráter extensionista, teve como principal objetivo dar suporte aos gestores das escolas municipais da cidade de Londrina-PR quanto às questões ligadas à ventilação natural das salas de aula no período vigente da pandemia, visando segurança sanitária aos alunos, professores e funcionários. Neste contexto, duas ações, integradas à Secretaria Municipal da Educação da cidade, foram realizadas: a criação de um vídeo instrucional de apoio ao protocolo de biossegurança da prefeitura, destacando a importância da ventilação natural dentro das salas de aula; e estudos técnicos de cálculo da renovação de ar em salas de aula, com a determinação do número máximo de alunos. Para o desenvolvimento das ações, a estratégia foi o envolvimento das atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão permitindo a atuação do grupo de alunos de engenharia civil e arquitetura em estudos técnicos realizados nas escolas municipais Edmundo Odebrecht e Tarumã. As análises finais foram norteadas por parâmetros técnicos definidos pela Anvisa e por estudos internacionais que classificam a qualidade do ar de acordo com a quantidade de trocas de ar por hora nas salas de aula. Ao final sugere-se a limitação diferenciada da ocupação máxima de alunos nas salas, de acordo com as condições de ventilação de cada uma, para reduzir as chances de contaminação por COVID-19.
Materiais lúdico-educativos sobre as Mulheres Cientistas do Coronavírus e o alcance da Divulgação Científica
Authors: Silveira Camila , Amaral Clarice Dias Britto do , Pantano Glaucia , Barbosa Alessandra Souza , Oliveira Camilla Karla Brites Queiroz Martins de , Simões Tatiana Renata Gomes
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo relatamos a experiência do Projeto de Extensão Meninas e Mulheres nas Ciências (MMC) da Universidade Federal do Paraná em divulgar informações técnico-científicas por meio de materiais lúdico-educativos sobre a Covid-19, na perspectiva da Divulgação Científica, para o grande público. Dentre as ações educativas do projeto, foi produzido um livro de passatempos em formato eletrônico contendo caça-palavras, palavras-cruzadas e desenhos para colorir que abordavam o trabalho das cientistas sobre o coronavírus e outros assuntos correlatos. Por meio de uma pesquisa social documental foram levantados dados sobre o alcance das atividades do Projeto, revelando o expressivo alcance do livro. Páginas de internet, sites e portais institucionais de sociedades científicas, museus de ciências e projetos temáticos compartilharam notícias sobre o lançamento do material; as professoras da equipe participaram (remotamente) de dezenas de eventos; diversos portais de notícias e entretenimento avultaram a publicação do livro e produziram matérias especiais sobre o trabalho do MMC em relação ao coronavírus. A Educação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, da Agenda 2030 da Organização das Nações Unidas, foi promovida por meio dos Objetivos de Aprendizagem para os ODS 3, 4, 5, 10 e 16. Os resultados obtidos destacam as potencialidades e o compromisso do projeto com a disseminação de informações científicas acessíveis sobre a Covid-19 e com a superação das desigualdades de gênero na Ciência.
A prevenção da incontinência urinária no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19: Ações educativas de uma Liga Acadêmica de Enfermagem
Authors: Boller Shirley , Moura D’Almeida Miranda Fernanda , Pereira Ana Paula , Kauling Barbosa Mariana , Alves Fachina Laura , Küchler Mahara Louíse , Da Silva Kovalczykovski Amanda Gabrielly , Blitzkow Scherer Teles Andressa , Brueckheimer Sarah Rebeca
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: descrever as ações realizadas pelos membros da Liga Acadêmica de Enfermagem em Estomaterapia de uma universidade pública do sul do Brasil na prevenção de Incontinência Urinária no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre as divulgações científicas da temática de incontinência urinária que ocorreram no período de outubro de 2020 a março de 2021 por meio de plataformas digitais. Para tanto, foi realizado inicialmente a capacitação teórica, de forma remota, sobre incontinência urinária feminina e posteriormente elaborou-se e disseminou-se os informativos digitais. Resultados: Após a capacitação teórica, um folder informativo foi elaborado com ações preventivas e os principais cuidados com a incontinência urinária. Utilizou-se a rede social Instagram para veicular os informes sobre a temática. Ao total, foram compartilhadas seis informações baseadas em evidências científicas que foram elaborados pelos próprios membros da liga. A participação dos usuários foi identificada por meio de comentários. Em adição, foi estruturado um capítulo de livro voltado aos profissionais enfermeiros e acadêmicos de enfermagem na assistência aos pacientes incontinentes. Conclusão: O Instagram viabilizou, no período da pandemia, o compartilhamento de informações para a prevenção de incontinência urinária no público feminino da comunidade acadêmica e externa a ela. O capítulo do livro motivou os membros da liga a se aproximar da temática e disseminar o conhecimento acadêmico de qualidade.
Relationship between pregnant women and their partners during COVID-19 and the role of accompanying persons during childbirth
Authors: Pumpure Elizabete , Rezeberga Dace , Lazdane Gunta , Briedite Ieva , Mihailova Darja , Pitkevica Ieva , Gravina Laura Marta , Olsena Solvita , Kantane Inara , Ķīvīte-Urtāne Anda
Published: June 2021

Objective: Although the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the presence of a support person, several hospitals in Latvia have restricted the presence of supporting persons due to COVID-19. This study was conducted to understand the importance of partnership and the role of the accompanying person in childbirth in the context of COVID-19 in Latvia.Methods: A mixed method study with sequential explanatory design was conducted from 26 July to 30 October 2020. The quantitative study consisted of a behavioral cross-sectional online survey with convenience sampling. The survey items, methods, and implementation were performed as part of the I-SHARE study carried out in 33 countries, with standardized survey instruments that were focused on sexual and reproductive health issues. In Latvia it was supported by the National Research Program to lessen the effects of COVID-19. Our study analyses only one part of all data. To answer the research question besides quantitative data the qualitative study that consisted of 7 semi-structured in-depth interviews and 11 focus group discussions was integrated.Results: 1,173 people of Latvia have participated in the I-SHARE online survey. The answers of 662 women of reproductive age and 70 pregnant women have been analyzed. Pregnant women had less tension with their partners and received higher partner emotional support before the COVID-19 pandemic than other women of reproductive age, and pregnant women were less frustrated during COVID-19 than non-pregnant women of reproductive age (p < .05). More than half (61.4%) of the pregnant women felt anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 restrictions. The qualitative part of the study revealed that having a partner during childbirth was an important aspect when choosing a facility to give birth in, as the lack of an accompanying person caused anxiety and additional stress.Conclusions: COVID-19 has increased anxiety and depression among pregnant women. Birth companions should not be considered third parties, and establishing a delivery unit visitor policy is necessary to balance the benefits and risks in an evidence-based and compassionate manner.
Os Dias Secretos de Orson Welles: variação textual e mudança de endereçamento
Authors: Oliveira Livia Sprizão de , Panichi Edina Regina Pugas
Published: June 2021

A construção textual é um movimento dinâmico de prospecções e retrospecções, em que o escritor materializa suas ideias num contínuo de escolhas e intenções variáveis a partir da releitura da própria escrita. Notas pré-redacionais e rascunhos são documentos memoriais do fazer artístico em busca da singularidade da obra por meio de um estilo de gênese, um ritmo individual que dá forma à escritura. Neste trabalho nos valemos de conceitos da Estilística somados aos fundamentos da Crítica Genética para analisar a cena de abertura da peça Eterno, de Doc Comparato, a partir de um conjunto de documentos de processo. Observamos a variação textual, desde as primeiras notas até a publicação, além da metamorfose para o roteiro cinematográfico intitulado Os dias secretos de Orson Welles no Brasil. Selecionamos sete manuscritos (de um total de duzentos), e organizamos o prototextoda cena do ovo selvagem. Identificamos registros da elaboração do estilo da obra, que podem ser visualizados nos atos de rejeitar e selecionar recursos de linguagem, além de práticas no desenvolvimento da escrita que se repetem em outros trabalhos do autor e podem indicar a marca individual de Comparato.
Modernização da agropecuária dos municípios do Estado do Ceará
Authors: Santos Luan Oliveira dos , Campos Kilmer Coelho
Published: June 2021

O processo de modernização da agropecuária cearense se deu de forma lenta, não uniforme e acompanhada do combate à pobreza rural. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a intensidade de modernização agropecuária para os municípios do estado do Ceará por meio da construção de um Índice de Modernização Agropecuária – IMA. Para tanto, foram utilizadas técnicas estatísticas de análise multivariada. Os dados utilizados foram retirados do Censo Agropecuário de 2017 do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística - IBGE. Os resultados mostram contraste do nível tecnológico empregado na agropecuária dos diferentes municípios cearenses. Verificou-se que, a média do IMA para os municípios do Ceará foi baixa e mais da metade deles estão abaixo da média e que apenas cinco municípios do total de 164 analisados apresentaram níveis de modernização na agropecuária bom. Dessa forma, o estado do Ceará deve investir mais em políticas públicas de assistência técnica, de aumento de financiamento e de uso de máquinas e equipamentos.
Estrutura produtiva do Brasil, Rússia, Índia e China (BRIC) relacionada ao potencial da emissão dos gases do efeito estufa por unidade monetária, em 2009
Authors: André Raoni Felipe Almeida , Zapparoli Irene Domenes , Sesso Fillho Umberto Antonio
Published: June 2021

Este estudo teve como objetivo estimar o potencial da emissão dos gases do efeito estufa por unidade monetária relacionando-os com a estrutura produtiva vigente nos países que compõem o BRIC – Brasil, Rússia, Índia e China, no ano de 2009. A metodologia utilizada foi o modelo de insumo-produto ampliado para coeficientes ambientais para ser calculado o efeito gerador e seu transbordamento. Os resultados mostram a importância da infraestrutura na mitigação de poluentes, dado que os setores de transportes para o Brasil e o setor de eletricidade, gás e água para Rússia, Índia e China são os principais responsáveis pela intensidade de emissão de CO2. Assim como dar maior atenção para o setor primário, agricultura e extrativismo mineral e de serviço, por serem os maiores geradores de CH4 e N2O nas economias do BRIC.
Empregos Setoriais nas microrregiões do Brasil entre os anos de 2002 a 2018: Uma análise com ênfase na construção civil
Authors: Antunes Luzia Aparecida
Published: June 2021

A construção civil é um setor que exerce grande influência no número de empregos no país, ofertando postos de trabalho em diversos segmentos. Grande parte da mão de obra demandada pelo setor possui baixa instrução, dessa maneira o setor tem a capacidade de empregar pessoas em diferentes níveis de qualificação, o que consequentemente acaba por impulsionar o dinamismo da economia, através dos transbordamentos de renda que se obtêm. A microrregião de Altamira, localizada no estado do Pará, possui a maior concentração do número de empregos na construção para o período de 2002-2018. A construção civil possui grande participação no PIB industrial e apresenta crescimento.  (OLIVEIRA, MEDEIROS, PEREIRA, 2015). A construção civil correspondeu em 2016 a 10,2% do PIB nacional (FIESP, 2016).
Long Vascular Sheaths for Transfemoral Neuroendovascular Procedures in Children
Authors: Dmytriw Adam A. , Ha Winston , Bickford Suzanne , Bhatia Kartik , Shroff Manohar , Dirks Peter , Muthusami Prakash
Published: June 2021

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of long vascular sheaths for transfemoral neuroendovascular procedures in children.Materials and Methods: A retrospective evaluation of transfemoral neuroendovascular procedures in children <18 years, using long sheaths was undertaken analyzing procedure type, fluoroscopic times, technical success, access site and systemic complications. Twenty-seven consecutive procedures were included over a two-year period. Mean age was 8.4 years (standard deviation [SD] 6.3) (range 17.0 months–16.3 years).Results: Patients were 44% female and mean weight was 35.0 kg (SD 22.8) (range 9.8–72.2 kg). A third of the procedures were performed in ≤15 kg children. The most common procedure was for embolization (n=13, 48.1%) and the most common indication was dual microcatheter technique (52%). The most common device used was the 5 Fr Cook Shuttle sheath. Mean fluoroscopy time was 61.9 minutes (SD 43.1). Of these procedures, 93% were technically successful. Femoral vasospasm, when present, was self-limiting. Complications (3/27, 11.1%) included groin hematoma (n=1), neck vessel spasm that resolved with verapamil (n=1), and intracranial thromboembolism (n=1), with no significant difference between the ≤15 kg and >15 kg subcohorts. There were no aorto-femoro-iliac or limb-ischemic complications.Conclusion: Long vascular sheaths without short femoral sheaths can be safely used for pediatric neuroendovascular procedures as they effectively increase inner diameter access without increasing the outer sheath diameter. This property increases the range of devices used and intracranial techniques that can be safely performed without arterial compromise, thus increasing the repertoire of the neurointerventionalist.
Empirical Model Valuation of Urban Agriculture Vulnerability to Flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Kunda J. J , Jajere Ahmed Abubakar , E. A. Otabe , Muhammed Chindo Musa , Bibi Umar Muhammed , Maina-Bukar Yusuf
Published: June 2021

For this study, geospatial technology was used to assess agricultural lands vulnerable to flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Six thematic layers of factors influencing flood occurrences in the study area were generated from monthly rainfall, land use/cover, drainage density, soil, digital elevation model and slope. Pairwise comparison of the Analytical Hierarchy Process was used to derive the weights for each factor using expert’s judgements and literature. Weighted overlay model from the spatial analysis tool in the ArcGIS 10.4 environment was used to perform the vulnerability modelling. Expert’s judgement on the relative factors influencing flood in the study area was: rainfall (25%), elevation (22%), slope (20%), drainage density (13%), soil type (8%) and land use/cover (12%). The consistency ratio of the analysis was reasonable: (CR= 0.078). Results from the model demonstrated land vulnerability to urban agricultural flooding in the study area ranging from areas of very highly vulnerable to very low vulnerable areas, with farmlands along the floodplains of River Benue falls within the very highly vulnerable areas. The elements at Risk are; Farmland 537.6 (66.1%), Irrigation Land 40.5 (5.0%) and Built-up Land 125.8 (15.5%).
ALGEBRAIC EQUIVALENCE OF QUASINORMAL OPERATORS
Authors: CHEN KUNG-YEU
Published: June 2021

Let $T_j =N_j\oplus( S\otimes A_j)$ be quasinormal, where $N_j$ is normal and $A_j$ is a positive definite operator, $j = 1, 2$. We show that $T_1$ is algebraically equivalent to $T_2$ if and only if $\sigma(A_1) =\sigma(A_2)$ and $\sigma(N_1)\backslash\sigma_{ap}(S\otimes A_1) =\sigma(N_2)\backslash\sigma_{ap}(S\otimes A_2)$. This generalizes the corresponding result for normal and isometric operators.
QUALITATIVE THEORY OF PARTIAL DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS (I): OSCILLATION OF NONLINEAR PARTIAL DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS
Authors: CHENG SUI SUN , ZHANG BING-GEN
Published: June 2021

This paper is concerned with a class of nonlinear partial difference equations with delay. By means of an averaging technique, and several oscillation criteria for ordinary recurrence relations, we are able to establish several oscillation criteria for the partial difference equations.
REGION OF STARLIKENESS OF BOUNDED ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS
Authors: KULKARNI S. R. , NAIK U. H.
Published: June 2021

In this paper we obtain the radius of starlikeness for functions of the type $f(z) =a_1z +a_2z^2+ \cdots$ which are analytic and umvalent in the unit disk and satisfy $0<|f(z)|\le \alpha$ in $0<|z|<1$, where $\alpha$ is real.