bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A construção do Pibid e a formação de professores iniciantes
Authors: Francisco Nunes de Brito Valtair
Published: February 2023

O trabalho visa compreender os significados atribuídos por dois professores egressos de Geografia que participaram do Pibid-UFSCar entre 2010-2015. Os professores foram entrevistados entre os anos de 2014. A pesquisa utiliza a abordagem qualitativa e coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Nas entrevistas os egressos mostraram atividades que participaram e os legados obtidos para as suas carreiras. Os entrevistados comentaram suas respectivas participações como alunos e observadores do planejamento e das práticas desenvolvidas na escola como bolsista do Pibid. Tentamos entender também se a formação colaborativa entre universidade e escola possibilitou ao egresso perceber os desafios e ingerências presentes no cotidiano escolar e que limitam a autonomia profissional. Por meio da Análise de Conteúdo emergiram categorias como: a interdisciplinaridade, currículo e disputa, planejamento e diagnóstico escolar. Também percebemos casos em que o Pibid funcionou como indutor da pesquisa em educação.
Reflexões sobre a BNCC, o currículo e suas interferências na formação de professores da educação básica
Authors: Reis Flávia Helena Cabral , Ericeira Thiago Brandão , Cabral Walter Reis , Rios Maria de Fátima Serra , Bazzo Michele Leite
Published: February 2023

O artigo trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica que aborda reflexões sobre a BNCC, o currículo e suas interferências/intenções na formação de professores da educação básica, realizada na base de dados Periódicos Capes e Google Acadêmico (ferramenta de busca) a partir do ano 2018. Com o estudo, verificou-se que a BNCC foi construída sob um alicerce em que o mercado prevalece sobre os princípios de qualidade da educação; surgindo como um mecanismo para regular o trabalho dos professores, representando um retrocesso à formação docente, uma vez que impossibilita o direito à formação crítica e emancipada. Além disso, a BNCC apresenta um discurso impositivo, pois define habilidades e competências a serem adotadas pelas instituições de ensino, interferindo na autonomia do professor. Nota-se que a BNCC defende práticas agravantes que interfere na qualidade do sistema educacional brasileiro. Assim, evidencia-se a importância da BNCC ser discutida de forma ampla, não só por profissionais de ensino, como também, por toda a comunidade escolar, problematizando os impactos que essa política curricular promove, nos diversos âmbitos da educação brasileira.
Utilização da ultrassonografia para avaliação de características de carcaça em cordeiros da raça Ile de France
Authors: Ferreira Alves Jêniffer , Carvalho Sandra Regina Souza Teixeira de , Cinachi Márcio Pereira
Published: February 2023

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de peso, idade, sexo, tipo de parto e escore de condição corporal sobre as características de carcaça -  área de olho de lombo (AOL) e espessura de gordura subcutânea (EGS) - em cordeiros da raça Ile de France através da técnica de ultrassonografia. As medidas foram coletadas por meio da ultrassonografia em 120 cordeiros em uma propriedade localizada no município de Bom Retiro - SC. Somente as variáveis peso, ganho de peso e escore de condição corporal influenciaram de maneira significativa os valores de área de olho de lombo e espessura de gordura. Os valores de correlação verificados foram de 0,37 e 0,27 entre peso e AOL e EGS, 0,42 e 0,29 entre ganho de peso e AOL e EGS e de 0,41 e 0,33entre ECC e AOL e EGS, respectivamente. Esse resultado indica que animais com maiores pesos, ganho de peso e escore de condição corporal tendem a maiores valores de área de olho de lombo e espessura de gordura subcutânea, mostrando que a ultrassonografia é uma ferramenta eficiente para acompanhamento das características decarcaça e predição de desempenho animal.
Bebida fermentada de extrato hidrossolúvel de soja (Glycine max L) sabor ameixa
Authors: Da Silva Kellen Aparecida Leandro , Perez Medeiros Stefania , Vieira Avelar Bittencourt Cipolli Kátia Maria , Marques Vilela Danielle , Dulce Cavenaghi Altemio Angela
Published: February 2023

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar o desenvolvimento da bebida fermentada de extrato hidrossolúvel de soja (Glycine max L) sabor ameixa, utilizando fermento lático (Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5, Bifidobacterium BB-12 e Streptococcus thermophilus), como alternativa ao uso de bebidas lácteas. Foram elaboradas três formulações variando o hidrocoloide (goma guar, gelana e CMC). Foram avaliadas o pH, sólidos solúveis, acidez, contagem de células viáveis e avaliação sensorial (CATA, teste de aceitação e intenção de compra). O valor de pH, acidez titulável, sólidos solúveis totais atenderam a legislação vigente. A contagem de células viáveis inoculadas foi menor do que os valores inoculados. De acordo com o resultado do CATA foi possível identificar os termos descritores para bebida láctea fermentada ideal e que os tratamentos apresentaram - se distantes destes por não ser uma bebida láctea e sim um produto vegano. O atributo aceitação global variou de e “gostei muito” a “gostei ligeiramente”. Os resultados demonstram que as formulações das bebidas fermentadas de extrato hidrossolúvel de soja (Glycine max L) sabor ameixa tem potencial mercadológico.
Fluorose dentária e consumo de água subterrânea naturalmente fluoretada no município de Santana, Oeste da Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Gonçalves Manuel Vitor Portugal , Cruz Manoel Jerônimo Moreira , Coutinho Carlos Alberto Machado , Otero Olga Maria Fragueiro , Santos Rodrigo Alves , Cunha Mônica Pringsheim
Published: February 2023

Esta pesquisa almeja investigar a possível relação entre a exposição da população infantil ao flúor pela ingestão de águas subterrâneas com níveis naturais de flúor e a prevalência e a severidade da fluorose dentária no município de Santana, no Oeste da Bahia, Brasil. Coletou-se amostras de 32 poços tubulares dispostos nas rochas do Grupo Bambuí, mensurou-se as variáveis físico-químicas in situ e no laboratório procedeu-se às leituras de cátions (ICP-OES), ânions, que incluiu o fluoreto (F-) (SPADNS). A pesquisa epidemiológica contemplou o estudo transversal de prevalência de fluorose dentária em 159 escolares aos 12 anos de idade (Índice de Dean). Observou-se teores do fluoreto de 0,07 a 8,88 mg.L-1, onde 53% das amostras excederam o limite ótimo local de potabilidade (0,8 mg.L-1). A prevalência da fluorose dentária foi de 54% (18% moderada ou grave). Este perfil da fluorose dentária se mostrou em desacordo com a pesquisa nacional de saúde bucal e foi considerado sugestivo de área endêmica. Esta pesquisa contribuiu para a compreensão da relação entre o perfil da epidemiológico da fluorose dentária e a exposição crônica de crianças (< 6 anos de idade) ao flúor pela ingestão de águas naturalmente fluoretadas do Santana, do Aquífero Bambuí, no Oeste da Bahia, Brasil.
A contação de histórias como empreendedorismo social na educação
Authors: Silva Mauricio de Oliveira , Costa Tiago Ferraz , Leal Thomas Leonardo Marques de Castro , Moura Marcos Anjos de , Ferreira Eliene Silva
Published: February 2023

A educação é força motriz de uma sociedade e, por meio dela, as pessoas começam a despertar para um mundo melhor e mais justo. Por meio de uma educação voltada ao empreendedorismo social é possível transformar a vida de muitas pessoas. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever uma atividade de empreendedorismo educacional por meio de contação de histórias da Lourinha e Sua Turma, realizada em parceria com a Fundação Telefônica no Projeto Pepe Bem Querer. A pesquisa foi conduzida pela abordagem qualitativa e descritiva sobre uma ação realizada pela Fundação Telefônica Vivo, colaboradores e voluntários na instituição OBASE - Organização Batista de Assistência e Ensino, nome fantasia Pepe Bem Querer que tem 12 anos de funcionamento e atende crianças do bairro Bem Querer em Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, com assistência a 180 crianças ano. Por meio das ações realizadas pela Fundação Telefônica, dos voluntários e da contação de histórias foi possível levar as crianças atendidas pelo projeto PEPE um momento de formação para que se inspirem e sonhem em ser o que quiserem quando crescer.
Efeitos da dinâmica demográfica no mercado de trabalho formal: o caso de Panmabi/RS
Authors: Frees Dyllan , Valandro Roberta , Mueller Airton , Büttenbender Pedro
Published: February 2023

Nos últimos anos, a dinâmica demográfica brasileira apresentou diversas mudanças significativas, em decorrência, o País tende a adotar um novo perfil demográfico. Neste contexto, a presente pesquisa indica um estudo com o objetivo primordial de caracterizar o Município de Panambi, localizado na região Noroeste do Estado Rio-Grandense, no que diz respeito aos indicadores de Dinâmica Demográfica Municipal e de Trabalho Formal Municipal, e a partir disso elencar quais influências podem ocorrer para o desenvolvimento. Opta-se em realizá-la de forma descritiva, apoiando-se nos dados obtidos no IBGE, dos anos de 1970 a 2010, e no DEEDADOS para até o ano de 2020, assim sendo, o estudo é de propriedade tanto qualitativa quanto quantitativa. Os resultados apontam que o Município tende ao envelhecimento populacional, segundo as projeções. Nota-se que o emprego formal no ramo industrial é relevante para todas as faixas etárias, porém com mais força para os jovens. As mudanças econômicas e políticas que ocorrem no país podem abalar diferentemente a quantidade de empregos formais, e este impacto afetou fortemente os jovens.
Cultivo da microalga Chlorella sorokiniana em extratos de chicória da Amazônia (Eryngium foetidum) enriquecida com fertilizante inorgânico
Authors: Santos Jocilene Braga dos Santos , Keppeler Erlei Cassiano , Machado Reginaldo Assêncio , Farias Josileide Duarte de
Published: February 2023

As microalgas têm potencial biotecnológico, no geral com fonte de biocombustíveis e suplementos alimentares. Seu custo, entretanto, ainda é significativamente elevado. Assim, meios alternativos têm sido propostos como forma de substituir os reagentes utilizados na formulação destes meios de cultura. Plantas ricas em nutrientes, como por exemplo a chicória da Amazônia (Eryngium foetidum), pode se definir uma alternativa que favorece seu desenvolvimento visando à otimização dos cultivos para um maior crescimento algal. Nesse contexto o objetivo geral desta pesquisa foi propor uma combinação de chicória da Amazônia (Eryngium foetidum), enriquecida com a adição de fertilizante (NPK), visando aumentar a concentração de nutrientes, para reduzir os custos relacionados ao cultivo da Chlorella sorokiniana. Foram realizados diferentes tratamentos, com o extrato bruto de Eryngium foetidum, testando 2,5g, 5,0g, 10,0g e 15,0g, sob a temperatura de 25°C, onde foram incrementados com fertilizante inorgânico (NPK), Desse modo para quantificar a produtividade, no cultivo foi realizado a medição da clorofila a através do sensor óptico da sonda limnológica, enquanto o nitrato foi medido pelo método da brucina. Os parâmetros como densidade celular, clorofila a e nitrato foram analisados no intervalo de tempo de 72 horas do cultivo, por um período constante de 12 dias. Os testes de Anova e Tukey aplicados revelaram diferenças significativas (p < 0,05) entre os tratamentos para densidade celular, clorofila a e nitrato. O resultado dos tratamentos revelou que quanto maior a quantidade de extrato melhor será o crescimento das algas. As correlações entre densidade celular, nitrato e clorofila a foram moderadas ou fortes. Concluiu-se que o extrato bruto da Eryngium foetidum foi eficiente para o cultivo, representando um meio de baixo custo para a produção e manutenção do cultivo de Chlorella sorokiniana.
Energy Use and its Economic and Social Impact
Authors: Phatak Ajay
Published: February 2023

Energy use has a significant impact on the environment, economy, and society. The correlation between increased energy use and development has led to excessive energy use and waste. Energy use leads to a vicious circle of increasing natural resource consumption and waste. Much of the energy used in energy production goes towards the manufacturing and installation of energy infrastructure and creates pollution and habitat destruction. A significant amount of energy is wasted in the conversion, transmission, and distribution process. The challenge is to minimize energy losses and waste by using the right form of energy for the right application and understanding the outcome of energy use.
Identification and Audit Response of Financial Fraud in Listed Companies in Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Li Yanan
Published: February 2023

Financial fraud is the conscious misstatement and neglect of financial information by enterprises, which is often difficult to be detected due to the asymmetric nature of information. In recent years, frequent lightning in the capital market, especially the high incidence of financial fraud in listed companies in the pharmaceutical industry, has greatly jeopardized the market order. Therefore, the article discusses the common fraudulent means and differences that the two companies have in conjunction with the financial reports and related announcement information of Kangmei Pharmaceutical and Kangdexin, dissects the abnormal characteristics of identifying financial fraud risks, and proposes corresponding audit response ideas and methods to safeguard the capital market order and investors' interests.
IPO System, Social Experience of Sponsor Representatives and IPO Performance
Authors: Lin Junjie
Published: February 2023

Based on the background of the pilot implementation of the registration system in Shanghai Stock Exchange, this paper studies the impact of the social experience of the sponsor representatives on IPO performance, to explore whether the sponsor representatives with rich social experience can better play their information production and certification intermediary functions in the securities issuance market, thereby improving IPO performance. The research finds that: the social experience of the sponsor representatives has a more effective inhibition on the earnings management level of the companies to be listed under the registration system; The social experience of the sponsor representative has a more effective inhibition on the IPO underpricing rate on the first day under the registration system; Under the registration system, the promotion of social experience of the sponsor representative on the long-term return of listed companies is more effective.
Research on The Influence of Identity on Customer Engagement in Virtual Community: The Intermediary Role of Perceived Value
Authors: Wu Chunyu
Published: February 2023

Identity helps key opinion leaders attract attention, improve competitiveness and transmit network flow into economic interest. Therefore, it is of great significance to study the mechanism of identity to help key opinion leaders, brand enterprises and virtual community platforms to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs. According to identity theory and other theoretical methods, this paper studies the impact of identity on customer engagement under the regulation of different cooperative brand popularity by Python text mining, SPSS statistical analysis and other methods. It explores the intermediary role of perceived value between identity and customer engagement.
Research on the Path and Function of Identity from The Perspective of Economics
Authors: Wu Chunyu
Published: February 2023

Since the concept of identity was proposed, it has attracted a large number of scholars and carried out extensive and far-reaching research. This paper systematically combs and summarizes the research of scholar on identity from three perspectives. In terms of defining the concept of identity, this paper summarizes and defines the concept of identity from two research directions: static, single perspective and multiple, alternative perspectives. In terms of the theoretical development of identity, this paper combs the development of identity up to the beginning of the 21st century. In terms of the research direction of identity, this paper combs the different views involved in scholars' research on identity, and summarizes the impact of identity in various fields. Finally, this paper proposes the research gap of identity, and provides suggestions for the future research direction of identity.
Literature Review of Asset-Light Operation
Authors: Zhu Jiasen , Song Qiyang
Published: February 2023

By combing the relevant literature of asset-light operation, this paper can roughly divide the research on asset-light operation into the following three categories: the first category is the research on relevant concepts and cases of asset-light operation; The second type of research focuses on the economic consequences of asset-light operation; The third category is the measurement of asset-light operation.
Contingency Information Disclosure and Corporate Tax Avoidance
Authors: Shen Yifan
Published: February 2023

Despite there is a large amount of relevant literature on the two main topics of contingency information disclosure and corporate tax avoidance, no one has yet focused on the relationship between the two. The study in this paper aims to fill this gap. Based on the empirical data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2020, we empirically examines the impact of contingency information disclosure on corporate tax avoidance, using the expected liabilities presented in the financial statements of enterprises. The results of the study found that the degree of information disclosure of contingencies is significantly and positively related to corporate tax avoidance, and the financing constraints brought by contingencies to enterprises are an important channel to influence corporate tax avoidance; further study found that the positive influence of the degree of information disclosure of contingencies on corporate tax avoidance significantly weakened with the improvement of the quality of corporate internal control. The findings of this paper provide important empirical insights for listed companies to improve the quality of accounting information, curb the opportunistic tendency of management and manage corporate tax avoidance.
Research on the Influence of "Funeral Culture" Expression on Advertising Effect: Based on the Adjustment Function of Brand Positioning
Authors: Xie Jing
Published: February 2023

At present, "funeral culture" with the theme of "decadence, anxiety and helplessness" is widely spread in social media, and many businesses have seized the hotspot to take advantage of the marketing trend. This study investigates the practice of "funeral culture" advertising, combines the literature on "funeral culture" and brand positioning, constructs a model based on relevant theories, and proposes a research hypothesis to explain the relationship between "funeral culture" advertising expressions and brand positioning. The research hypothesis is intended to explain the interaction between "funeral culture" advertising expressions and brand positioning, as well as the mediating role of social identity. The study is intended to enrich the research in this field and to provide some guidance for the marketing practice of "funeral culture".
Accounting Information Processing in Digital Age
Authors: Su Yining
Published: February 2023

Under the background of digital age, the application of information technology is more extensive. Similarly, in the field of accounting work, information construction is also playing a more and more important role. Promoting the construction of accounting information technology is mainly the application of different computer information technology, the transformation of traditional manual accounting processing into information processing, which is conducive to ensuring the efficiency and quality of accounting information processing. Enterprise accounting information construction also has a very important role for itself. This paper analyzes the relevant contents of accounting information construction under the background of digital age.
The Impact of Different Terrains in The Greater Bay Area on The Local Economy
Authors: Deng Jingzhi
Published: February 2023

In recent years, the state has deployed regional economic zones such as Xiong'an New Area, Shanghai Metropolitan Cluster and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area, etc. In order to study the economic radiation effect of the central cities on the surrounding areas, this paper finds the GDP, industrial output value and population density of 11 administrative regions in the Bay Area, and conducts a horizontal comparison to classify their development status into three levels according to the economic data of each city. This is the result of the rapid development of the central cities in the region, which is presumed to be due to the weakening of the economic radiation effect of the central cities as the distance increases. We then study the economic linkage between the central cities and other cities, the radiation mode, and so on, and find that the expansion of capital and the transfer of industry in close proximity are the main reasons. This paper analyzes the principle of economic radiation from the Greater Bay Area, and suggests that the peripheral cities in the region should break the transportation barriers with the central cities, change the mode of sending labor force, and actively introduce industries.
Analysis on How to Promote Refined Logistics Management Efficiently
Authors: Sun Lu , Shu Xiaoxiao
Published: February 2023

The refined management of logistics is the guarantee for the standardization, high efficiency and high quality of logistics work. This paper sorts out the specific contents of logistics meticulous management and expounds the effective measures to carry out logistics meticulous management. It aims to provide reference for logistics managers.
Research on the Impact of Multi-channel Integration Quality on Customers’ Engagement Behavior
Authors: Zhu Wenhua
Published: February 2023

In the face of increasingly fierce market competition, many new retailers adopt online and offline multi-channel integration to enhance their attractiveness and competitiveness, and customer engagement behavior not only provides a new way of marketing management for new retailers, but also contributes to the increase of actual performance level. To elucidate the mechanism of the multi-channel integration quality of new retail companies on customer engagement behavior, a pioneering model was constructed by introducing product involvement as a mediating variable and regulatory orientation (promotion orientation and defense orientation) as a moderating variable. 510 consumers with shopping experience in the same new retail company were selected for the empirical study. The findings of the study are as follows: the multi-channel integration quality (transparency of service construction, freedom of channel choice, process consistency and information consistency) significantly affects customer engagement behavior; new retail companies should enhance product involvement by improving the attractiveness of the product itself, so that consumers can enhance product involvement and thus influence customer engagement behavior; compared with defense orientation consumers, product involvement has a more significant positive impact on promotion-oriented consumers and is more likely to lead to customer engagement behavior. The above findings imply rich managerial insights that new retailers in different categories can further enhance their competitiveness by improving the multi-channel integration quality and thus influencing customer engagement behavior.
Research on Catalyst Effect of Home-stay Industry from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Shang Ziling , Shang Ziling
Published: February 2023

The proposal of rural revitalization strategy will lead the construction of ethnic townships to a higher quality and efficient path. Western Sichuan ethnic areas are rich in tourism resources, and tourism has gradually become its pillar industry. As its branch, the home industry is a practical path to drive villagers to achieve common prosperity, a powerful starting point to promote rural revitalization, and a catalyst carrier to promote the economic activation of ethnic towns and villages. In this paper, the applicability of catalyst theory in China's minority towns and villages is taken as the entry point, and the homestay industry in Xinduqiao Town is taken as the catalyst carrier. Through literature research, case analysis and field research, this paper explores the generation of catalyst effect and the influence of catalyst elements in the homestay industry, and puts forward suggestions for innovative development.
Interval-Valued Neutrosophic Hypersoft Sets (IVNHSs) for enterprise resource planning selection
Authors:   Faculty of computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt, .. Shereen ,   Faculty of computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt, Ismail Mahmoud
Published: February 2023

An information system known as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is designed to organize and combine all of an organization's subsystems, such as marketing, manufacturing, finances, and purchasing transactions. The adoption of such a complete framework may result in significant cost reductions as well as time reductions for individual workers. This problem is solved by the interval-valued neutrosophic hypersoft set. A new area of research known as the hypersoft set is being established to resolve issues with the inadequacy and limitations of pre-existing models that are similar to soft sets in terms of the consideration and entitlement of multi-argument approximation functions. (This particular kind of function transfers the multi-sub parametric tuples to the power set of the universe. It concentrates on the splitting of each attribute into its own attribute-valued set, which is something that is lacking in current structures that are similar to soft sets.
The Efficacy of Blended Learning in a Pediatric Spine Deformity Management Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Ahmad Alaaeldin Azmi , Abushehab Abdallah , Waterkeyn François , Cheserem Beverly , Balsano Massimo , Bonfield Christopher , Shabani Hamisi , Magogo Juma , Mcharo Bryson , Bureta Costansia , Sommer Fabian , Medary Branden , Hussain Ibrahim , Härtl Roger
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Our study assessed the efficacy of blended learning, which combines in-person learning and e-learning, in a pediatric scoliosis training program through an international collaborative effort.

Methods:

The course comprised two parts: the online portion, where participants reviewed educational materials for 3 weeks and met with faculty once/week for discussion, and the in-person session, where participants reviewed cases in a team-based approach and came to a consensus on treatment strategy, followed by discussion with an international expert. All participants completed a needs assessment (NA) and clinical quiz at three points: before the course, after the online session, and after the in-person session, which covered various topics in pediatric spine deformity.

Results:

Thirty-six surgeons enrolled in the course from 13 College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa countries. The NA assessment scores improved significantly over the course of the surveys from 67.3, to 90.9, to 94.0 (P = 0.02). The clinical quiz scores also improved from 9.91, to 11.9, to 12.3 (P = 0.002).

Conclusion:

The blended learning approach in a pediatric spine deformity program is effective and feasible and shows a statistically significant change in participants' confidence and knowledge base in these complex pathologies. This approach should be explored further with larger numbers and/or other spinal pathologies.
Trends in the Treatment of Adolescent Clavicle Fractures: Are We Listening to the Evidence?
Authors: Cole Matthew W. , Collins Lacee K. , Familia McCayn M. , Skalak Timothy J. , Lee Olivia C. , Sherman William F.
Published: February 2023

Background:

From 1999 to 2011, studies demonstrated an increasing trend toward surgical management of adolescent clavicle fractures. The purpose of this study was to examine more recent trends of surgical management of closed clavicle fractures in adolescent patients over the past decade.

Methods:

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the PearlDiver database. Patients with clavicle fractures from 2011 to 2021 were identified and stratified by age, sex, and year of their fracture. Categorical variables were compared with a chi square test, and continuous variables were compared with the Welch t test or Mann-Whitney U test.

Results:

Overall, there was a significant increase in the percentage of patients surgically treated by open reduction and internal fixation from 2016 to 2021 compared with 2011 to 2015 (8.58% vs. 7.34%, P < 0.001). When stratified by age, both the 10 to 14-year group (3.80% vs. 3.10%, P < 0.001) and the 15 to 18-year group (15.41% vs. 12.84%, P < 0.001) demonstrated significant increases in the percentage of patients surgically treated.

Conclusion:

Despite increasing literature demonstrating high revision surgery rates for surgical treatment of adolescent clavicle fractures with no difference in functional outcomes, this study demonstrated a notable increase in the rate of surgical treatment of adolescent clavicle fractures from 2011 to 2021 in the United States.
Buster Effect of Apricot Kernel Oil On Hypocholesteremia
Authors: Tabassum Rafia , Farooq Umar , Yousaf Quddoos Muhammad , Anjum Murtaza Mian , Sami Ullah Tayyaba , Fatima Ishrat , Fatima Areeja , Rehman Muhammad Anees Ur , Chaudhry Faiqa , Kauser Samina , Noreen Saima , Qadeer Zara , Ayesha Batool Syeda , Yaqub Shazia , Hussain Ashiq
Published: February 2023

Cholesterol is a natural substance produced by liver in human body According to research based on Framingham Heart Study, ideal cholesterol level is below than 150 mg/dL. Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is an important medicinal plant belongs to family Rosaceae which is also grown in Pakistan. In local language it is called “Kubani” having nutritious flesh, pits containing kernels. Objective: To explore therapeutic potential of apricot kernel oil on hypercholesterolemic rabbits.  Method: Apricot kernel oil was extracted by cold extraction method. Rabbits were adapted for two weeks before starting treatments. Total feed doses i.e. 250 g was divided in two portions and were given to rabbits in early morning and early evening. Food consumption for every rabbit was consistent to 250 g/day for four week’s experimentation. Results: After usage of 1 % apricot Kernel oil (supplemented) the maximum blood cholesterol level decreased from 159.38 mg/dL to 122.8 mg/dL and also decreased in blood triglyceride level was from 237.82 mg/ dL to 192.20 mg/ dL. The HDL contents of rabbits were increased from 26.750 mg/ dL to 33.450 mg/ dL. LDL contents of rabbits were decreases from 46.90 mg/ dL to 36.05 mg/ dL. VLDL contents of rabbits were decreases from 23.7 mg/ dL to 18.3 mg/ dL detected after Six weeks. Conclusion: Current study was carried out. Apricot kernel oil has ability to remove the lipid profile especially cholesterol
Exploring the Metabolic Syndrome Trend in Young Adults in COVID-19 ERA
Authors: Aziz Zubia , Sohail Arisha , Soban Madiha , Shah Syed Muhammad Huzaifah , Fatima Fasiha , Haque Zeba
Published: February 2023

COVID-19 pandemic imposed sudden changes in lifestyle with consequent altered metabolic status. Metabolic Syndrome is described as an altered metabolic profile of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and central obesity which raises type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cardiovascular disease danger at an early age. Objective: To analyze COVID-19 era status of obesity, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome in young adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. 245 university students of either gender with ages 19–25 years were included. The lipid profile, fasting blood sugar and serum insulin was performed by kit method. The insulin resistance was determined by calculating the ratio of fasting glucose to insulin. SPSS version number 24.0 was used to analyze the data. Results:  Metabolic syndrome's prevalence in overweight and obese subjects was found to be 36%. The most prevalent risk factor of Metabolic syndrome was raised blood pressure (60%) followed by insulin resistance (57%) and dyslipidemia (40%). The positive coefficient correlations were found for all Metabolic syndrome risk factors in general except HDL. The multivariate regression analysis evidenced that the BMI and WHR were the significant predictors of Metabolic syndrome risk factors. Conclusion: The COVID-19 restrictions consequences call for an urgency to effectively address e metabolic and related problems, especially among young individuals.
Effect of dietary fiber enrichment on Physicochemical attributes of buffalo milk yoghurt
Authors: Anees Ur Rehman Muhammad , Iqbal Faiza , Tahir Hammad , Yousaf Quddoos Muhammad , Sami Ullah Tayyaba , Fatima Areeja , Qadeer Zara , Ayesha Batool Syeda , Chaudhary Faiqa , Naureen Saima
Published: February 2023

Yogurt has a higher consumer acceptance due to claimed health benefits and sensory characteristics. It provides 40% calcium and 30-45% phosphorus of an adult's requirements in a day, as well as the vital amino acids proline and glycine. It is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, calcium and phosphorus, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and cobalamin, but low in fiber. Yogurt's health benefits might be enhanced by adding a source of dietary fiber to it. Objective: To investigate the impact of fiber addition on physicochemical and nutritional attributes of buffalo milk yogurt during storage. Method: Overall Six samples were prepared, one for control, four by adding 10% and 20% puree for each carrot and turnip in 200 mL buffalo milk yoghurt along with one composite sample of carrot and turnip. All six samples were analyzed for moisture, pH, acidity, ash, and protein after 07 and 14 days of ripening. Results: A significant decrease in pH was observed during storage of yoghurt. Acidity of yoghurt rise significantly with storage. Lowest acidity level was observed in control sample 0.83. Conclusion: Addition of Turnip and carrot puree improved therapeutic potential of yoghurt significantly by modifying its dietary fiber contents.
Clinical Frailty Score as a Predictor of Mortality among Patients with COVID-19 Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Farooq Hasan , Salam Tanvir , Salam Mashal , Iqbal Sadaf , Zahid Jamil Muhammad , Ullah Ismat
Published: February 2023

The association of Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) with COVID-19 mortality has got prognostic value in some research work. National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines suggest use of CFS in making important decisions regarding COVID-19 patients’ management. Objective: To determine the prognostic validity of clinical frailty score with COVID 19 severity among patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital. Methods: It was a comparative cross sectional study carried out at COVID-19 dedicated ICU, HDU and ward, Jinnah Hospital Lahore from January 2021 to June 2021. Forty-eight patients, fulfilling the inclusion criteria, were recruited for the study after informed consent. Subjects were categorized as low and high frailty on basis of CFS score and outcome was evaluated. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Results: Among forty-eight subjects included in study, in subjects with age range of 40 - 60 years, 58.3% were having low CFS score and 50.0% were having high score. In low score group, 54.2% had ward stay with nasal or face mask oxygen as compare to 25.0% in high score group. Forty five percent had HDU/CPAP/ BiPAP in low CFS score group as compare to 41.7% and 33.3% required invasive ventilation with high score. (p=.005). Conclusion: COVID-19 patients with high frailty have with increase severity of disease requiring ICU invasive ventilation and increased mortality compared with non-frail patients with COVID-19.
Serum Levels of Uric Acid in Females of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with and without Insulin Resistance
Authors: Riaz Adnan , Ibrar Faiza , Fatima Tabinda , Khanam Saadia , Ashraf Madiha , Ashar Ghuman Ahmad
Published: February 2023

Females suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome have marked insulin resistance, independent of obesity. These women also have multiple risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and hypertension. Uric acid level has also been recognized recently as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, females with PCOS may have abnormal profile of uric acid. Objectives: To compare uric acid levels in females of polycystic ovarian syndrome with and without insulin resistance. Methods: Cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in Biochemistry Department of Islam Medical College, Sialkot. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on their insulin resistance. In group-A patients were taken with PCOS and in group-B patients were taken with PCOS without insulin resistance. A total of 108 cases (54 in each group) fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria. In both groups uric acid level was measured by standard procedure. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 22 accordingly. Results: The mean age for all the cases was 29.43 ± 4.08 years, while mean age in insulin resistance group was 29.33 ± 4.06 years and mean age in non-insulin resistance group was 29.52 ± 4.13 years. The mean uric acid in insulin resistance and non-insulin resistance group was 4.92 ± 0.89 mg/dl and 4.48 ± 0.95 mg/dl with significantly higher mean uric acid in insulin resistance group, p-value < 0.05. Conclusion: We conclude that females having PCOS with insulin resistance had higher mean uric acid levels. Females with insulin resistance must be prevented from hyperuricemia to minimize the further risk of insulin resistance.
Nurses' Knowledge of First Aid Management of Burn Patients at the Peshawar Burn and Plastic Surgery Center
Authors: Anwar Muhammad , Ali Shah Bakhtyar , Muhammad Dildar , Sultan Amir , Tariq Muzamil , Akhtar Naheed , Hussain Shah
Published: February 2023

A burn is an injury to the skin and tissues caused by chemical, electricity, radiation or heat. Burn injuries cause a relatively high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Objective: to assess first aid knowledge of nurses working in burn centers. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design with a sample size of 84 using an appropriate sampling technique was used in the study. The study was conducted in July 2022 and he August at the Peshawar Burn and Plastic Surgery Center. The instrument used for data collection was his 10-item self-structured questionnaire with a Chronbach alpha reliability of 0.87. SPSS version 24.0 was used to calculate frequencies and percentages for categorical variables. Results: Overall, 56% of participants reported having a good knowledge of burns, while 32% of participants reported being average, and 12% of participants reported first aid for burn patients reported low knowledge. Conclusions: This study concluded that nurses working in burn and plastic surgery departments have good knowledge of first aid administration
Effect of Educational Guidelines on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Ventilator Associated Pneumonia at Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Authors: BB Alvina , Afzal Muhammad , Ali Afsar
Published: February 2023

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a kind of pneumonia which develops in patients receiving mechanical breathing after 48 hours. One of the most prevalent nosocomial infections and the main factor in the high morbidity and mortality of intensive care units is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). In order to prevent VAP, intensive care unit nurses are best equipped to use the available evidence-based measures (VAP). Objective: To determine the effect of educational Guidelines on the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding ventilator associated pneumonia. Methods: A Quasi-experimental one group pre-post, test was used conducted between January 2022 to May 2022 at a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, in the department of Medical intensive care unit and surgical intensive care unit. 36 registered nurses were selected by convenience sampling from tertiary care hospital Lahore according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate the pre-post data that contained 20 MCQ-based knowledge questionnaire and 21 items containing practice checklist were used to check the practice level of nurses before and after guidelines-based educational intervention. Results: The results revealed a positive effect of educational guidelines on improving the nurse’s knowledge and practice about Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Mean ± S.D (7.78 ± 1.22; 15.86 ± 1.22) (8.94 ± 2.39; 17.39 ± 0.96) in post-test respectively with a statistically significant p-value (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: The education of nurses by educational guidelines has a positive effect on improving nurses’ knowledge and practice about Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
Awareness of Post-Operative Patients Regarding Informed Consent Form in Public Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Cross Sectional Survey
Authors: Ali Shah Bakhtyar , Anwar Muhammad , Begum Nusrat , Akhtar Naheed , Sultan Amir , Tariq Muzamil , Bibi Sumaira
Published: February 2023

The informed consent form is one of the components of bioethics. Written consent from the patient must be obtained prior to any medical or surgical procedure to give the patient freedom of choice. This factor has always been neglected when caring for patients in most third world countries. Objective: To assess postoperative patient awareness of informed consent at Peshawar KP Tertiary Public Hospital (HMC). Methods: This study was conducted from April 2021 to August 2021 at Hayatabad Medical Complex, a tertiary care public hospital in Peshawar. A total sample of 70 patients was drawn by consecutive selection. An adopted and pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Questions were filled in by having the patient understand the question and receiving the answer from the patient. Results: The majority (59%) of the patients included in this study were male, while the mean age was 35 years and the majority of the patients (44%) were illiterate. Awareness of variables (2–7) was 60%, 47%, 30%, 47%, 69%, and 53%, respectively, while awareness levels from questions 8–12 were 59%, 47%, 82%, 40%, and 60%, respectively. Conclusions: The results of the current study indicate that the perception of informed consent among patients in tertiary care public hospitals is reasonably satisfactory, although some lack of participant knowledge of key issues has been identified and needs to be improved through education and awareness.
Effect of Nursing Intervention regarding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines on Nursing Knowledge in Operating Room
Authors: Tabassum Zahida , Masih Sarfraz , Afzal Muhammad , Khan Sadia
Published: February 2023

Sterilization techniques are the basic and important responsibility of health care professional’s especially nurses. Objective: To evaluate effect of intervention CDC guidelines on nurses’ knowledge regarding Aseptic techniques in operating room. Methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted on 46 male and female nurses working in the operating room and having experience in operating room more than six months. A random sampling technique was used for data collection. The questionnaire consists of 22 questions about the knowledge of nurses regarding sterile techniques. Nurses were given 3-month intervention regarding aseptic technique, pre and post data was gathered from nurses regarding sterile techniques in operating rooms. Data were entered and analyzed in SPSS version 24. For quantitative variables mean and SD was computed. For categorical variables frequency and percentages was computed. p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The majority of nurses were married and female and 32 (69.6%) were between the age group 25-35 years. In the post-intervention phase there were 0(0), 21(45.7%) and 25(54.3%) participants had poor, fair and good knowledge respectively regarding aseptic techniques in operating room. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference between pre and post interventional practice scores as evident by (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: The current study concluded that the educational interventions on operation room nurses significantly enhance operating room nurses' knowledge regarding aseptic techniques
Porphyromonas gingivalis, neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Owoyele Prof Victor , Malekzadeh Samira
Published: February 2023

The oral microbiota dysbiosis, as well as lifestyle, geographical location, drug consumption, and dietary habits, are involved in the incidence and progression of dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and some diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, preterm birth, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, inﬂammatory bowel disease, and neurodegenerative disease e.g., Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). AD is the most common cause of neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly. Also, neuroinﬂammation is the most common cause of AD pathogenesis. This study investigated the possible relationship between Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and Alzheimer’s Disease. This review is based on research studies indexed in Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases.  The oral microbiota comprised various microorganisms, such as fungi, archaea, and bacteria. Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is one of the microorganisms, it stimulates host immune cells and releases cytokines, lysosomal enzymes, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species that lead to cell damage, apoptosis, and inflammation. Therefore, periodontal disease (PerioD) through systemic inflammation leads to some problems like the progression of MCI, production and aggregation of beta-amyloid (Aβ) and tau protein in the brain of the elderly population. In addition, some treatment methods could modulate the adverse effects of P. gingivalis like probiotic dietary supplements, maintaining personal hygiene, as well as gingipain inhibitors which modulate cytokines through blocked Aβ production, ApoE proteolysis, and reduced neuroinflammation. In addition, therapeutic compounds like COR388 and COR286, as gingipain inhibitors, prevent P. gingivalis colonization in the brain and have a beneficial action in some conditions like aspiration pneumonia, low birth rate, rheumatoid arthritis, PerioD and AD.