bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of changing sea ice on nearshore wave climate trends along Alaska’s central Beaufort Sea coast
Authors: Nederhoff Kees , Erikson Li , Engelstad Anita , Bieniek Peter , Kasper Jeremy
Published: November 2021

Abstract. Diminishing sea ice is impacting the wave field across the Arctic region. Recent observation and model-based studies highlight the spatiotemporal influence of sea ice on offshore wave climatologies, but effects within the nearshore region are still poorly described. This study characterizes the wave climate in the central Beaufort Sea coast from 1979 to 2019 by utilizing a wave hindcast model that uses ERA5 winds, waves, and ice concentrations as input. The spectral wave model SWAN is calibrated and validated based on more than 10,000 in situ measurements collected over a 13-year time period across the region, with friction variations and empirical coefficients for newly implemented empirical ice formulations for the open water season. Model results and trends are analyzed over the 41-year time period using the non-parametric Mann-Kendall test, including an estimate of Sen’s slope. The model results show that the reduction of sea ice concentration correlates strongly with increases in average and extreme wave conditions. In particular, the open water season extended by ~96 days over the 41-year time period (~2.4 days/yr), resulting in a five-fold increase of the yearly cumulative wave power. Moreover, the open water season extends later into the year, resulting in relatively open-water conditions during fall storms with high wind speeds. The later freeze-up results in an increase of the annual offshore median wave heights of 1 % per year and an increase in the average number of rough wave days (defined as days when maximum wave heights exceed 2.5 m) from 1.5 in 1979 to 13.1 days in 2019. Trends in the nearshore areas deviate from the patterns offshore. Model results indicate a non-breaking depth-induced saturation limit for high wave heights in the shallow areas of Foggy Island Bay. Similar patterns are found for yearly cumulative wave power.
Adult Granulosa cell tumor: A small mass producing troublesome morbidity to a woman
Authors: Nasreen Khalida , Iqbal Samreen
Published: November 2021

Granulosa cell tumors are sex-cord stromal tumor ofovary, a rare neoplasmaccounting for approximately 3-5% of all ovarian malignancies. Hormone producing tumor, a total of 95% of all GCTs are adult type and of large size. A majority of women present with abdominal mass and diagnosis made on histopathology. While small size symptoms producing Granulosa cell tumors are rare and it’s a rare virilizing tumor of adolescents. Adult Granulosa cell tumor is a clinically and molecularly unique subtype of ovarian cancer. The present case study reports on a case of a small size Granulosa cell tumor producing postmenopausal bleeding in 56-year-old woman.
Frequency Of Oral Findings With Reference To Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sadiq Muhammad Shahrukh Khan , Mumtaz Moona , Ali Syed Abrar , Khan Jouhrah Hussain , Omer Syed Ahmed , Karim Zahra , Mirza Daud
Published: November 2021

Objective: Oral pathological findings are often associated with diabetes mellitus. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of oral findings among diabetic patients of both genders. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from February 2017 to November 2017 at Bahria University Dental Hospital & Mamji Hospital, Karachi. A total of 363 diagnosed patients of diabetes mellitus were selected for the study. A questionnaire was designed and oral clinical examination was performed. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23. Results: A total number of 363 diagnosed patients of diabetes mellitus were included in the study. Among these 187 (51.52%) were male and 176 (48.48%) were female. The overall oral mucosal findings were predominantly present in male diabetic patients as compared to females. Conclusion: The result of this study showed a high prevalence of oral pathological findings in diabetic patients
Vesicovaginal Fistula: Psychosocial problems of VVF in rural areas of Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Nadia , Qureshi Farhan Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Vesicovaginal fistulas (VVF) are the most commonly acquired genital fistulas that are associated with numerous physical, social, psychological and sexual problems in affected individuals. The prevalence of VVF in women is found to be 2 million approximately in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia with an increasing number of 50 – 100 thousands cases every year
Exotic Spice Illicium Verum Hook.F
Authors: Sayyar Hafiza Touseef
Published: November 2021

Chinese Star anise (Illicium verum hook.f.) spice is generally consumed in food, beverages and confectionery item due to their characteristic spiciness as well as zesty flavor. Star anise is extensively employed in Chinese traditional medicine and as a tonic for home remedies since ancient times for many complaints such as gastrointestinal disorder, colic discomfort and inflammation. The active components present in star anise has been identified by many researchers and several favorable, pharmacological effects of its constituents confirmed and authenticated recently by experiment. Additionally, many studies reveal numerous health effects of this spice. This article concisely reviews the most noticeable investigations which have validated the potential of star anise such as anxiolytic, anti-microbial, antioxidant, chemopreventive, insecticidal, flu prevention, atherogenesis, lactagouge, anticolic action. However star anise is usually nontoxic and used as a functional ingredient of daily cuisine.
Copper and Human Health- A Review
Authors: Karim Nasim
Published: November 2021

Copper (Cu), is an essential trace element. Along with lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium etc. it is classified as a member of heavy metal group. Deficiency of copper is involved in the etiology and promotion of many disease processes related to gastrointestinal and neurological systems as well as affect functions of heart, blood vessel, pancreas etc. Deficiency of copper in early part of gestation can produce major organ malformations in the developing fetus and this in turn if persistently present can lead to neurological as well as immunological abnormalities in the newborn. Conversely presence of enormous concentrations of copper is also a great danger for the human health. Acute copper toxicity predisposes to various pathological conditions and can cause death in severe cases. Chronic exposure to copper produces anemia, liver toxicity and severe neurological defects.
MRI An Imaging Tool To Evaluate Cerebral Changes In Victims Of Heat Stroke Presenting With Cerebral Symptoms
Authors: Usman Rahila , Hassan Nabeel Humayaun , Jilani Saad Ahmed
Published: November 2021

Heat stroke usually presents as medical emergency that causes altered cerebral status and deterioration of multiple organ functions. Heat stroke leads to many different physiological changes within the body, some of which result in neurologic dysfunction. The imaging characteristics of neurological changes of heat stroke are not well documented in literature although the pathophysiologic mechanism of neuronal damage is fairly well understood. We conducted a study to evaluate the imaging appearances of human brain after heat stroke on MRI presented with cerebral symptoms. Material and methods: The retrospective study conducted in radiology department of Ziauddin university hospital from May 2015 till July 2016. All the patients with heat stroke presented with neurological deficit were underwent MRI brain, evaluated by two senior radiologists. Results: 56 patients were included in study, 12 female and 44 male, all patients had clinical symptoms of fever and most of them had additional symptoms of altered level of consciousness. Out of 54 patients, 8 patients had normal MRI brain. 6 patients presented with bilaterally symmetrical hyperintense signals on T2WI in thalami and basal ganglia. 2 patients demonstrated focal high signal intensity in pons representing pontine myelinosis, rest of the patients presented with cerebral or cerebellar infarcts. Conclusion:Many cerebral lesions can result as cerebral damage of heat stroke which includes cerebral infarct, white matter changes, haemorrhages and inflammatory reactions, in these clinical scenarios MRI would be imaging modality of choice to evaluate the disease pattern.
Oral Hygiene Practice And Perceived Oral Malodour Among Dental And Medical Undergraduate Students Of Bahria University Medical And Dental College
Authors: Alam Beenish Fatima , Raza Hira , junejo Shizma , Azfar Marium , Saleem Tuba , Shakeel Ahmer , Shaikh Perah , Perveen Madiha , Bai Hansa
Published: November 2021

Objective: To determine the differences of self-perception of halitosis and oral hygiene practices among the medical and dental undergraduate students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted over duration of 9 months amongst the medical and dental undergraduate students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College. The questionnaires were distributed to 298 students. Questionnaire employed for this study was adopted and modified from the study conducted by Khalid Almas et al. Descriptive statistics were checked by means of percentages and frequency for all variables. Chi-square test was applied to check significant difference among the responses given by the medical and dental undergraduate students. Results: The response rate for the survey was about 85%. 55% of dental and 17 % of medical students were able to smell their breath. About having examination by dentist about 73% of medical students agreed as compared to 53% of dental students. Both medical and dental students preferred having examination done by the dentist. For management of halitosis, dentist was preferred by 62% of the dental students, while 97% of the medical students did not agree. 62% of the dental students preferred using traditional medications, while 82% of the medical students preferred using self-medications for treatment. Conclusion: The results suggest that there is not a high level of agreement among dental and medical students concerning the detection and management of halitosis. Although large percent of the respondents claimed to be aware of dentistry, our findings revealed low level of knowledge and attitude to Dentistry by the medical undergraduate students. Efforts should be made towards closing this knowledge gap to attain effective oral health.
ЛІКАРСЬКА ТАЄМНИЦЯ У КРИМІНАЛЬНОМУ ПРОЦЕСІ ТА ЗАКОНОДАВСТВІ УКРАЇНИ ПРО ОХОРОНУ ЗДОРОВ’Я
Authors: Шумило Микола Єгорович , Рудей Владислав Степанович , Дунаєвська Людмила Григорівна
Published: November 2021

У статті досліджуються наукова і нормативна модель охорони лікарської таємниці у кри- мінальному процесі та законодавстві України про охорону здоров’я, розкрито проблеми пра- вового регулювання в даній сфері, вивчено досвід зарубіжних країн, розроблено науково обґрунтовані пропозиції для вдосконалення чинного законодавства України. Обґрунтовано, що професійна лікарська таємниця – це наявність відомостей про факт звернення по медичну допомогу; даних про сам факт лікування; стан здоров’я особи; обі- знаність із медичним та немедичним характером сімейного й інтимного життя хворого. Визначено, що правовий режим охорони права особи на лікарську таємницю у кримі- нальному процесі України передбачає можливість його тимчасового обмеження, а в окремих випадках – абсолютну недоторканість цього права. Розкрито підходи законодавця щодо визначення підстав для надання лікувальними закладами стороні обвинувачення відомостей, що охоплюються визначенням «лікарська таємниця». Констатовано, що правові підстави для надання лікувальними закладами відомостей про особу, що становлять лікарську таємницю, стороні кримінального провадження є неоднако- вими через відсутність єдиної і послідовної позиції законодавця. Аргументовано, що норми, які визначають умови та порядок надання відомостей, що становлять лікарську таємницю, мають бути зрозумілими й однозначними, забезпечувати гарантії проти можливого свавілля і зловживання з боку держави. Розроблено зміни і доповнення до чинного законодавства України, відповідно до яких єдиною правовою підставою для розкриття лікувальними закладами відомостей, що станов- лять лікарську таємницю, має бути ухвала слідчого судді або суду. Запропоновано, щоб лікувально-профілактичні заклади, до яких доставлено особу вна- слідок нещасного випадку, обмежувалися лише інформуванням правоохоронних органів про факт звернення по медичну допомогу без деталізації діагнозу й інших особливостей стану здоров’я. Водночас така інформація має подаватися у знеособленому вигляді, якщо пацієнт не дав добровільної згоди на розголошення даних стосовно нього.
PUENTES ENTRE LOS HECHOS Y EL DERECHO APLICABLE EN LA VERIFICACIÓN PROBATORIA: ESTANDAR Y VALORACIÓN DE LA PRUEBA
Authors: Pérez Ragone Álvaro
Published: November 2021

The legal argumentation on controversial facts deals with the evidence that allows reaching a precise verdict on the facts. The evidence is necessary to support the factual assertions made by the parties and the conclusions of fact made by the decision makers. But the test per se does not yield verdicts. The evidence must be evaluated and whoever decides must consider whether or not it satisfies a basic minimum to consider a fact proven, if it meets a standard of proof. Much work has been done on the subject of legal standards of proof. Legal argumentation theorists, evidence scholars, civil and criminal process scholars, among others, have extensively addressed this issue. Some of them have made an analytical effort to clarify the idea of an evidentiary standard; others have done descriptive work to understand how the standards actually work; Others have done a kind of normative work in the hope of suggesting better or at least better defined standards; and the best contributions to the debate do more than one of these things at the same time.
Libras através da sala virtual: uma proposta formativa
Authors: Farias Francisca Neuza de Almeida , Lima Ediane Silva , Abi-Ackel Keity Farias
Published: November 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem da formação em Libras, durante as experiências extra murais curriculares e não presencial. Um estudo autobiográfico, em que as autoras utilizamos como dispositivos ativadores das memórias os diários de registro das aulas, as mensagens de textos, apresentações, mapa de territorialização e relatos das vivências extra murais expostos pelos alunos. Emergiram três categorias quando da análise dos dados: possibilidades de ensino-aprendizagem no encontro da teoria com a prática, mapa dos afetos da formação básica em Libras: expectativas, incertezas e desejos e encontro do virtual com o real: troca de experiências. Conclui-se que as experiências oportunizaram reflexão sobre as questões referentes à surdez, ao surdo e à Libras, bem como possibilitou reconhecer as potências transformadoras do ensino, mesmo o ensino virtual.

Palavras chaves: Experiência Virtual. Libras. Processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
A netnografia como pesquisa cibercultural na escola e em suas comunidades online
Authors: Mendes Cláudio Lúcio , Freitas Michelle Ramos de , Silva Rafael
Published: November 2021

Este texto traz reflexões sobre a netnografia para a investigação de ambientes escolares e suas comunidades online, problematizando-se a popularização de artefatos tecnológicos e das conexões móveis no contexto da cibercultura. Objetiva-se discutir a netnografia apontando seus possíveis usos investigativos em processos ciberculturais na educação escolar. Como resultado, reflete-se sobre a utilização de uma metodologia capaz de dar diretrizes, formas de coletas de dados, procedimentos éticos, além de apoiar as análises dos dados coletados, empregando-se ferramentas online. Aponta-se algumas aplicações da netnografia em investigações no ambiente escolar, discutindo-se quatro ferramentas para a coleta e análise de dados para serem empregadas em investigações em contextos de comunidades online. Concluindo o texto, elabora-se algumas ponderações sobre a cibercultura, as comunidades escolares online e o emprego da metodologia aqui discutida.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT UJI LAJU DAN WAKTU PEMBAKARAN PLASTIK PADA ARAH HORIZONTAL
Authors: Ardiyanto Farit , Priyanto Kaleb , Afif Dany Faishal
Published: November 2021

Penggunaan material plastik dan komposit polimer semakin massif di berbagai aplikasi khususnya  industri otomotif. Berbagai rekayasa dan penelitian telah mampu menghasilkan karakteristik mekanis dan fisis material plastik yang mampu menggantikan material logam. Namun demikian, penggunan plastik pada aplikasi dengan resiko kebakaran perlu melalui pengujian hambat bakar. Pengujian tersebut menghasilkan tingkat kemampuan material menghambat laju pembakaran serta penundaan waktu penyalaan api. Metode pengujian tersebut salah satunya diatur di dalam standar UL 94 AVH. Untuk mendapatkan hasil yang akurat serta memberikan kemudahan dalam mengoperasikan, maka perlu dibuat sebuah alat uji laju dan waktu pembakaran plastik pada arah horizontal. Artikel ini membahas proses hingga unjuk kerja alat dengan tetap berdasar pada  standar yang diacu. Proses manufaktur alat uji dimulai dengan observasi, pembuatan desain alat dan skematik pemantik otomatis, machining komponen, wiring kelistrikan, perpipaan dukungan gas, assembly, dan finishing. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa alat uji laju pembakaran ini dapat digunakan secara akurat dan menunjukkan perbedaan laju pembakaran setiap specimen uji dengan material dasar yang berbeda.
Factors Associated With Dementia In The Elderly At Cakung District Health Center In 2020
Authors: Virrisya Tania Tasya , Susanti Fajar , Ifadah Erlin , Sunadi Apri
Published: November 2021

Dementia is an acquired intellectual and memory dysfunction caused by brain disease, and is not associated with impaired levels of consciousness. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with dementia in the elderly at the Cakung District Health Center in 2020. This study is a quantitative study with a correlative descriptive research design with a cross sectional study approach. The population consisted of elderly patients who participated in prolanis activities at the Cakung District Health Center. Sampling using total sampling. The sample consisted of 60 respondents. Data analysis using chi square test. The results showed a relationship between age (p = 0.000), physical activity (p = 0.000) and dementia. Physical activity needs to be done by the elderly to inhibit the factors that accelerate the onset of dementia. Counseling and learning about physical activity in the elderly should be a program in providing health services to the elderly, especially to prevent dementia. Keywords : Dementia, Physical Activity
A Review on GC-MS Hyphenated Technique
Authors: Thakur Pankaj , Thakur Upasana , Kaushal Pooja , Ankalgi Amar Deep , Kumar Pramod , Kapoor Aman , Singh Ashawat Mahendra
Published: November 2021

The hyphenated technique is developed from the coupling of a separation technique and an on-line spectroscopic detection technology, GCMS, LC-MS, LC-FTIR, LC-NMR, and CE-MS. Gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry is an important technique for identification and quantification of analytes in multifactor systems. GC-MS is highly effective and versatile analytical techniques with numerous scientific applications to cater the field of applied Sciences and Technology. This review elaborates the significant uses of this technique. It includes a brief discussion of the instrumental set-up and theory for the comprehensive GC × GC hyphenated with different detection techniques. It is fast and sensitive, provides a high peak capacity, and allows determination of thermally stable and volatile compounds.
Effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities in Ghanaian Basic Schools through the Lenses of Socio-Cultural Theory
Authors: Dampson Dandy George
Published: November 2021

This study employed the explanatory sequential mixed-methods design to assess the effectiveness of PLCs in Ghanaian basic schools. Using proportional stratified random sampling technique, the study selected 650 respondents (400 teachers and 250 headteachers) from the basic schools in five regions of Ghana for the quantitative phase of the study. Subsequently, 30 teachers and 10 headteachers from these schools were sampled purposely for the qualitative phase of the study. An adapted version of PLACA-R (6-dimensions; α = .84-.92) from Olivier and Hipp (2010) was used to collect quantitative data whilst researchers designed an interview guide was used to gather qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive (means and standard deviation) statistics whilst the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The study established the level of PLC activities in the basic schools is low on all the 6 dimensions of the scale except shared and supportive leadership. A good number of the basic schools have never held any PLC meetings since the curriculum was introduced. Schools that observed PLC meetings often ignore the delivery methods in the PLC manual. The study also found that female teachers practice PLC more than male teachers. The study further established that age, educational qualification and years of experience have a significant impact on the practice of PLC. The study concluded that teachers and headteachers in the basic schools lack knowledge and pedagogical skills about PLCs and their roles in the professional development of the teachers. It was recommended that the participation of PLCs by teachers and Headteachers should be used as one of the tools for teacher promotion.
Action of capsaicin in the degranulation of mast cells in dura mater of rats: literature review
Authors: Costa Raisa Ferreira , Rosas Emanuela Paz , Oliveira Daniella Araújo de , Valença Marcelo Moraes
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Capsaicin is able to induce mast cell degranulation, an event probably related to the pathophysiology of a migraine attack. Objectives: The present review study aimed to address the mechanisms of action of capsaicin and other chemical inducers in mast cell degranulation and an interaction of nerves and events that happen in the dura mater with the activation of mast cells. Design: A survey was carried out in the literature, from 1980 to 2019, in different databases (SciELO, U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes Health (PubMed) and Web of Science) using the following terms: capsaicin, mast cell and dura mater. Methods: 36 articles were selected for this review. The inclusion criteria were experimental model studies in rats that described the mechanisms of action of chemical inducers, including capsaicin. Results: Studies indicate that the main mechanisms of action of capsaicin are chemical induction through the activation of TRPV1 channels, allowing calcium influx into neurons in the trigeminal ganglion of the dura mater, activating mast cell degranulation, releasing pro-inflammatory (e.g., histamine, oxide nitric) and vasoactive (e.g., CGRP and substance P) substances. Conclusion: Therefore, the use of capsaicin may be a tool to be used in na animal model to better understand the pathophysiology of migraine.
Wilson’s disease: neuroimaging features
Authors: Lemanski Francisco Costa Beber , Rossato Vitor Dalepiane , Corrêa Nathalia Beck , Reginato Letícia , Zanin Gabriel Tarasconi
Published: November 2021

Background: Wilson’s disease (DW) is a genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of copper in the body. The copper accumulation is systemic and occurs in several tissues, with the central nervous system (CNS) being one of the most affected sites. The use of imaging tests is not necessary for the diagnosis. However, in the suspicion of neurological damage, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays an important role in the assessment of the metal deposit in the CNS and in the clinico-anatomical correlation in symptomatic patients. Objectives: to identify the characteristic findings of DW in neuroimaging exams. Methods: a narrative literature review. Results: in MRI, the most affected sites in the CNS are the basal ganglia (mainly the outermost portion of the putamen), followed by the midbrain, the pons, and the thalamus. Alterations are bilaterally and symmetrically. T2 sequence reveals hyperintensity in putamen, the most common abnormality, as well as in the rest of the basal ganglia. Eventually, it is possible to identify the “panda sign” in the axial section of the midbrain, due to the involvement of the tegmental region associated with the normal signal of the red nuclei and hypointensity of the superior colliculus, characteristic of DW. In the T1 sequence, patients with neurological symptoms present hypointense images. Conclusions: MRI has a diagnostic and prognostic role in DW. The putamen is the most affected structure, but abnormalities in the pons, midbrain, and thalamus are part of the neuroimaging spectrum of Wilson’s disease. The “panda sign” is the classic MRI finding.
Irrigant selection for treating trauma wounds on injured wildlife patients
Authors: Atkinson Kariana , McRuer Dave
Published: November 2021

Contaminated wounds are frequently encountered on injured wildlife patients. Left untreated, contaminated wounds may result in infection with ongoing complications. Wound irrigation is an essential part wound treatment and arguably the most effective means of preventing wound infection. Successful treatment depends on a number of factors but selecting the most appropriate irrigant for the type of wound, degree and type of contamination, species and patient status is up to the informed caregiver. This article discusses some of the pros and cons of common irrigants used in veterinary wound management and best practices for application.
Servicio educativo, estilos de aprendizaje y formación profesional en los estudiantes de la especialidad de educación inicial del “Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público” – Huaraz, 2021
Authors: Paredes Diaz Flor Edith
Published: November 2021

Con el objetivo de identificar la relación entre el servicio educativo y los estilos de aprendizaje con la formación profesional de los estudiantes de la especialidad de educación inicial del Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público de Huaraz, 2021. Se desarrolló la presente investigación básica de diseño correlacional y transversal, para ello se planteó toda una estrategia para la recolección de los datos, donde las variables estudiadas: servicios educativos, estilos de aprendizaje y formación profesional fueron del tipo cuantitativo de medición nominal con codificación. Los datos obtenidos fueron de fuente primaria, recopilados mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario, previamente estructurado y valido por un panel de expertos. El cuestionario fue aplicado a una muestra de 103 estudiantes de la especialidad de Educación Inicial del “Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público” – Huaraz. Los datos obtenidos fueron procesados mediante el uso programa SPSS versión 21, para la prueba de hipótesis los datos fueron analizados con el estadístico Rho de Spearman, con un nivel de confianza de 95% y un margen de error del 5%.
Views of Healthcare Professionals to Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Authors: PORSUK Ahmet Önder , CERİT Çiğdem
Published: November 2021

Objective: Although its roots go back centuries, there is still a demand for traditional medicine practices and it is important to know the opinion of the society and healthcare professionals about the subject. Our study aims to determine the attitudes of healthcare professional and non-healthcare hospital staff about traditional medicine.Material-Method: A two-stage questionnaire, a demographic information section, and the Complementary, Alternative, and Conventional Medicine Attitudes Scale (CACMAS) was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov Smirnov, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data.Results: A total of 681 staff of nine public and private hospitals participated in the study. 65.4% (n=439) of the participants were healthcare professionals, 34.6% (n=232) were non-healthcare professionals. The mean scores of the healthcare professional respondents were 92.6 (±16.7), of the non-healthcare professional respondents were 126.1 (±11.7).Conclusion: In our study, it was found that healthcare professionals' attitudes towards traditional medicine practices were more negative than non-healthcare professionals. However, as according to the current legislation in many countries around the world, only physicians who receive standard training and other healthcare professionals under their supervision are authorized to perform traditional medicine practices in Turkey. As a result of our study, it was determined that the attitudes of healthcare professionals and other segments of the society should be observed about traditional medicine practices and that measures should be taken to bring together the supply and demand for traditional medicine on a legal basis.
A New Approach to Characterizing Deposit Type Using Mineral Inclusion Assemblages in Gold Particles
Authors: Chapman R. J. , Mortensen J. K. , Allan M. M. , Walshaw R. D. , Bond J. , MacWilliam K.
Published: November 2021

Mineral inclusions within native gold are features of lode gold occurrences that are preserved in detrital particles. Inclusion assemblages in populations of gold particles in placers from specific localities are revealed through inspection of polished sections, and assimilation of robust data sets permits reconstruction of the lode source mineralogy. Inclusion assemblages differ considerably according to the source deposit type, and various approaches have been employed to graphically represent inclusion mineralogy. We present a simple method for depicting and comparing inclusion assemblages using a single standardized radar diagram template that illustrates the proportions of 11 metal and five nonmetal (and metalloid) elements in each inclusion assemblage.

The Canadian Cordillera hosts many different gold-bearing deposit types and is an ideal terrane in which to develop a globally applicable methodology. Although placer gold is widespread, the location and nature of source mineralization is commonly unclear. This study is based on the inclusion suites recorded in 37 sample sets of gold particles from both placer and lode localities. Radar diagrams describing inclusion assemblages show clear generic differences according to deposit type. Diagnostic signatures have been established and act as templates against which samples of unknown origin may be compared. This approach permits differentiation between populations of gold particles formed in different magmatic systems (low-sulfidation epithermal, calc-alkalic porphyry, and alkalic porphyry), which may all be distinguished from gold formed in orogenic (amagmatic) mineralization. Metallic element signatures are most useful in differentiating gold from different magmatic hydrothermal systems, whereas nonmetallic elements allow for classification of orogenic gold subtypes.

Comparisons of mineral inclusion signatures from gold in the Canadian Cordillera to samples from similar geologic settings worldwide suggest that this approach to gold fingerprinting is globally applicable. Therefore, the geochemical signatures of inclusion assemblages provide a robust indication of deposit type and may be applied in exploration to illuminate regional metallogeny in areas where relationships between placer deposits and their source(s) may be unclear.
Neumomediastino espontáneo: una serie de casos
Authors: Suárez Poveda Tatiana , Lopera Valle Johan Sebastián , Arrieta Rojano Antonella , García Gómez Vanessa
Published: November 2021

El neumomediastino espontáneo es una condición clínica de baja incidencia. Se caracteriza por tener aire libre en el mediastino sin trauma asociado, y se considera un trastorno benigno y autolimitado. El diagnóstico se realiza por sospecha clínica y se confirma con imágenes diagnósticas. Esta entidad ha sido poco informada en la literatura nacional, y se considera que el probable subdiagnóstico se debe al poco conocimiento de sus características clínicas y epidemiológicas en nuestro medio. Se presenta una serie de 11 casos de neumomediastino espontáneo estudiados en dos instituciones de alta complejidad de Medellín, Colombia.
Konsep Aplikasi E-Pesantren 4.0 di Pondok Pesantren Minhajul Haq Purwakarta
Authors: Sopian Asep , Prasetyo Eko Budi , Syah Muhibbin , Erihadiana Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Sistem Informasi adalah sebuah sistem yang dapat mengumpulkan berbagai macam informasi dan menampilkannya dalam berbagai media. Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Pondok Pesantren merupakan sebuah sistem informasi yang didesain dan dibuat khusus untuk menyesuaikan kegiatan belajar mengajar pada Pondok Pesantren yang diharapkan dapat membantu proses kegiatan secara keseluruhan. Aplikasi ini dibutuhkan untuk memudahkan dalam pengumpulan dan pengelolaan informasi-informasi yang dihasilkan dari proses belajar mengajar dalam satu tempat yang mudah untuk diakses dan disebarkan kembali. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada pendekatan kualitatif ini yaitu dengan metode studi kasus. Metode penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan suatu situasi atau bidang tertentu secara analisis, sistematis faktual dan teliti. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa proses pengembangan aplikasi dimulai dengan tahap wawancara ke Pondok Pesantren Minhajul Haq Purwakarta sebagai target penelitian kemudian ke tahap perancangan sistem informasi berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan pembuatan aplikasi sesuai rancangan yang dibuat, terakhir dilakukan survey untuk menentukan apakah aplikasi layak untuk digunakan dalam ruang lingkup internal Pondok Pesantren Minhajul Haq Purwakarta. Dengan adanya Sistem Informasi berbasis digital di Pondok Pesantren, pengurus pondok dapat mengetahui data Santri, rekap pembayaran, kurikulum dan data gedung yang dimiliki oleh pondok pesantren, hal ini berkaitan dengan pengembangan teknologi di pondok pesantren, untuk mewujudkan integrasi data santri.
Sensitivity analysis of WOFOST for yield simulation of cassava over the major growing areas of India
Authors: RAJI PUSHPALATHA  , GOVINDAN KUTTY  , BYJU GANGADHARAN
Published: November 2021

A study was conducted to assess the meteorological sensitivity of the WOFOST crop model in simulating the yield of cassava. The sensitivity was designed by changing the present meteorological data by ±1 to ±5 %. The results has shown the minimum temperature influencing the yield of cassava (variation: 4.94 to -7.65 %) followed by the maximum temperature (yield variation: 6.39 to -6.03 %) and solar radiation (yield variation: -2.41 to 2.07 %). The trends of these meteorological variables have been further analyzed over the major cassava growing regions in India to link its variations with cassava production. A significant trend has been detected during the monsoon season in northeast India, with a decadal change of 0.63ºC. At the same time, a significant trend was detected in the peninsular region during the winter season, with a value of 0.74ºC/decade. The rate of solar dimming in northeast India during the monsoon season was -0.53 hour/decade and during the autumn season, it was -0.25 hour/decade, respectively. The meteorological sensitivity of crop model on its yield and trends may assist the decision-makers in developing appropriate plans mitigations strategies to enhance crop production to ensure food security.
Collecting Geographies: Global Programming and Museums of Modern Art – Editorial
Authors: Bouwhuis Jelle , Vesters Christel
Published: November 2021

In March 2014, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam hosted the international academic conference “Collecting Geographies: Global Programming and Museums of Modern Art.” The conference was organized in collaboration with the international partners ASCA/ACGS at the University of Amsterdam, Moderna Museet Stockholm, Folkwang Museum Essen, and the Tropenmuseum Amsterdam. Its aim was to take a closer look at new inquiries into the relationships between art institutions, globalization, and postcolonial discourse, including a critical assessment of the deployed terminology and those strategies that focus on local affinities within a larger art historical and global framework. An overwhelming number of more than 140 scholars, museum professionals, curators, and artists responded to the open call for papers, which urged a critical rethinking of many assumptions in the practice of collecting and exhibiting of so-called non-Western art, as well as the very categories of art and its institutionalizations. Eighty-one papers were selected for the conference. Eight papers are highlighted in this first issue of Stedelijk Studies.
Museum Practices and Migrating Modernity: A Perspective from the South
Authors: Ianniciello Celeste , Quadraro Michaela
Published: November 2021

The research presented in this paper has been developed within the European project MeLa* (“European Museums in an age of migrations”), which focuses on how contemporary migratory movements come to reshape the role of museums and archives as the privileged places of national identity and cultural memory.[1] The fundamental consideration on which the research is built is that today, under the impact of globalization and an increasing awareness of the positive role played by cultural diversity, museums can no longer pretend to represent culture in exclusively national or local terms, because they are facing the challenge of an increasingly diverse, transcultural and multilingual European society.
Professional Health of Professionals Helping Professions
Authors: Dobrosmyslova Svetlana , Stanovova Lyudmila
Published: November 2021

The article deals with the specifics of professional activities of specialists of helping professions, describes the factors of activity that destabilize the physical, mental and emotional well-being of a person. The analysis of the concept of “professional health” of the specialist is given, the multicomponent of the studied phenomenon is revealed. Special attention is paid to the competence of health saving as one of the most important for professionals helping professions, which allows the professional to regulate the negative manifestations of their health.
Psychological Determinants of Occupational Health of the Subject of Labour
Authors: Zhuravleva Evgenia , Yulia Gudimenko Yulia Gudimenko
Published: November 2021

The article deals with the problem of studying the professional health of the subject of professional activity. The review of points of view within the definition of determinants and factors of professional health of a specialist is presented. Prospects of development of various directions of psychology of professional health are designated.
Gender and Age Differences in the Sharing Behavior of Online Video Advertisements: The Case of Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Zainordin Nik Mohamad Shamim Nik Mohd , Basha Norazlyn Kamal , Ann Ho Jo , Imm Ng Siew
Published: November 2021

Gender and age are considered important demographic factors that influence consumers’ behavioral intention, especially pertaining to video advertisements. However, limited research has examined the impact of gender and age on consumers’ sharing behavior of online video advertisements (OVAs) in Selangor, Malaysia. The aim of this paper is therefore to examine the role of gender and age in the intention to share OVAs in Selangor. Survey data was collected from 180 Millennial respondents in Selangor and analyzed using t-test and ANOVA to detect gender and age differences in the intention to share OVAs. The results indicated that gender and age have significantly distinct impacts on the intention to share OVAs among Millennials in Selangor. Male Millennials were found have a stronger intention to share OVAs compared to females, whereas Millennials in the 19 to 24 age bracket showed a stronger intention to share OVAs than those in the 25 to 30 and 31 to 38 age brackets. The study's practical implications, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Efficiency of Accounting Information System and Non-Financial Performance of the Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Hashem Firas , Alqatamin Rateb
Published: November 2021

The current study launched from the main objective of examining the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in supporting and improving the efficiency of AIS on one hand, and non-financial performance standards on the other. In order to achieve this goal and indicate the extent of its conformity with reality; quantitative approach was used and a questionnaire were adopted as a study tool, the questionnaire was distributed electronically to a sample of (409) managers, heads of departments and accountants in industrial establishments operating in Jordan during the fiscal year 2020/2021. By analyzing the primary data based on SPSS, the study came to the conclusion that AI techniques played a significant role in enhancing efficiency of AIS outcomes through focusing on outcomes' understandability, reliability, credibility and comparability, on another level, AI techniques also proved its ability to influence non-financial performance through focusing on feeding organization with the needed information that locates weak points and develop them, and strength points to exploit them. Study recommended the need to link the operations of intelligent systems to the goals of the organization as a whole and ensure the complete interdependence between the AIS systems and the accounting information in the systems.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Biology, Vol. 13, No. 2
Authors: Jones Ryan
Published: November 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Biology, Vol. 13, No. 2
Risk and Uncertainty Revisited: A Clarification of Theory and Application
Authors: Alhabeeb M. J.
Published: November 2021

In addition to the obvious public confusion and lack of distinction between the terms, risk and uncertainty and other related concepts, the interchangeable use seems to seep into the academic and professional research. According to a 2018 study by De Groot and Thurik, it was reported that 88.3% of articles in this topic, across the related fields, did not adhere to the distinction between risk and uncertainty, rendering all the undesirable theoretical and empirical consequences. This paper is intended to revisit the concepts of risk and uncertainty, not only clarifying the meaning and use of the terms, but also shedding a light on differentiating all the related concepts. The focus is on risk, being the core element directly related to the success and failure of all financial and managerial decision making. The approach is not only conceptual, but also supported by mathematical and numerical applications.
New Concepts about DOL-DFL Nexus: The Relationships with Market Sensitivities, Firm-Specific Risk and Other Issues
Authors: Paganini Marco A.
Published: November 2021

This paper investigates several issues related to the Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) and the Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) in the light of advanced concepts on the matter proposed by recent studies. In particular, the paper treats mainly the relationships between DOL and market sensitivities and the impact of the uncertainty on DOL and DFL volatility together with minor issues.

We used the DOL function already developed to analyse what market conditions facilitate or hinder, with or without economies of scale, Revenue development or a profit-maximising policy. DOL records the reaction coming from the factor and product markets together with the management decision process. DOL highlights whether the current economic strategy is, or not, successful and why, so that management can perceive clues to evaluate both the policy and its implementation.

The uncertainty related to six fundamental economic variables determining EBIT and Net Profit growth volatility eventually contaminates DOL and DFL. Not all such variables impact DOL and DFL volatility, but when it happens, the firm’s risk is representable through the asymptotes of the DOL and DFL curves generated by each specific variable. Such a risk rate is independent of the chosen uncertainty range and is firm unique in any financial period. In normal economic conditions, DOL undervalues firm-specific risk while DFL carries out a containment function. The higher risk rate comes from the unit price change, that coupled with a sturdy quantity/mix growth, could induce negative economic and financial results.
Sistema de bicicletas compartilhadas: uma pesquisa exploratória sobre o potencial deste mercado na cidade de Nova Iguaçu-RJ
Authors: Barbosa Andrey Santana , Nascimento Simões de Souza Janaina
Published: November 2021

Os problemas de trânsito nas metrópoles brasileiras se tornaram, nas últimas décadas, cada vez mais intensos, gerando externalidades econômicas, sociais e ambientais. Esse cenário agravado acaba por engendrar pressões que incitam a necessidade de soluções por parte dos agentes públicos e privados, e uma das respostas é a criação da Política Nacional de Mobilidade Urbana, que define os transportes ativos, entre eles a bicicleta, como prioridade. Este trabalho teve o objetivo geral de verificar o potencial de mercado para a implementação de um sistema de bicicletas compartilhadas na cidade de Nova Iguaçu-RJ. Dessa forma, foi realizada uma pesquisa de mercado para análise qualitativa desta demanda latente entre os respondentes. O levantamento se deu por meio de pesquisa descritiva, com questionário eletrônico para coleta de dados primários. Foram levantadas 175 respostas, sendo 149 habilitadas para o estudo. Verificou-se que há o interesse, por parte da maioria (62,42%), na implementação de um sistema de bicicletas compartilhadas na cidade de Nova Iguaçu-RJ. Foram também mapeados os principais pontos de preferência para estações do serviço de compartilhamento de bicicletas, assim como foi realizado o levantamento de preços para o serviço, que variou entre R$ 5 e R$ 15. Aponta-se para a necessidade de ampliação desta pesquisa em duas direções: identificação dos custos operacionais de implementação do sistema e verificação de políticas públicas relacionadas à promoção da mobilidade ativa.
A instituição de ensino superior como geradora de inovação social: uma proposta de ROADMAP para a transformação social
Authors: Pinho Furlan Joyce , Brazile Beneton Lucca , Brazile Beneton Victor , Rodrigues da Silva Leandro
Published: November 2021

O processo de transformação social se manifesta dentro de uma universidade inserida no contexto da Segunda Revolução Acadêmica, que assume a condição adicional das contribuições provenientes da Primeira Revolução Acadêmica. O objetivo deste trabalho de pesquisa é analisar como o processo de inovação social acontece dentro de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) e propor um roadmap facilitador para promover a transformação social, por intermédio da implementação de atividades de extensão universitária. A metodologia é caracterizada pela pesquisa qualitativa-quantitativa de caráter exploratório, por intermédio de estudo de caso com a realização de entrevistas com gestores, grupo focal e aplicação de questionário com a comunidade escolar, executando uma análise de conteúdo apoiada em documentos disponíveis em plataformas acadêmicas. Os resultados mostram o potencial de influência social que uma IES pode exercer em torno de sua região, adquirindo um importante papel no processo de formação dos alunos e transformação da comunidade local. Assim, esse trabalho contribui ao lançar um roadmap capaz de ser um ferramental no estímulo da inovação social dentro de IES, possibilitando a gestão de atividades de extensão universitária, bem como a proposição de uma nova forma de aplicar o conhecimento em benefício comum, ao estimular o empreendedorismo e inovação social em prol do desenvolvimento econômico e social.