bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Flypaper Effect Phenomenon: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Tasri Ansharullah
Published: August 2023

One of the implementations of autonomy policy is fiscal decentralization. The State gives chance to every local government for improving its fiscal ability. Original Local Government Revenue (PAD) is fiscal potency owned local government to improve local government independence to promote welfare to society. To accelerate fiscal independence of local government equally, the central government sends transfer funds in the form of General Allocation Funds (DAU) which aims to comply local government expenditure that has not fulfilled. However, problems faced is local government expenditure management still much more affected by DAU rather than PAD. It indicates that local government still depends on central government to comply expenditure called flypaper effect. This research aims to analyze the effect of PAD and DAU on local government expenditure by identifying whether occurs flypaper on provincial government in Indonesia. The method used in this research is analysis regression of panel data with Generalized Least Square (GLS). Data used is panel data from 34 provinces in Indonesia between 2008 and 2017. Based on results estimation, PAD and DAU positively and significantly affect local government expenditure. However, the DAU more affects local government expenditure compared with PAD. This exhibits that flypaper effect phenomenon occurred on provincial government in Indonesia which local government expenditure response more affected by DAU than PAD. It is happening due to the provincial government still relies on central government to comply its expenditure illustrated with high DAU transfers. This research concludes that decentralization policy in Indonesia is not effective yet. Thus, the government needs to adjust decentralization policy in order to improve regional fiscal independence.
Career Options and Entrepreneurial Potential among Female Graduates: Motivations, Obstacles and Realities
Authors: Marques Ana Paula
Published: August 2023

The objective of this paper is to contribute for a better understanding of the perceived motivations, obstacles and self-employment realities in the advanced technology sectors and knowledge intensive-business. In terms of public policies in economic and business, promoting female entrepreneurship emerges as a factor of mobilization of women for active economic life, as well as a strategy to support business initiatives, particularly as factor conducive to the promotion of equality between men and women. However, according to a recent study on the promotion of innovative women and entrepreneurship, one of the main obstacles that explains the lower participation of women in entrepreneurial activities of an innovative nature are related to educational choices pursued in formal education systems and the persistence of traditional stereotypes about women, science and innovation. Also, in comparison to men, women not only possess a lack positive attitudes about their own personal capacities or inclinations for starting businesses, but also have less personal contact with entrepreneurs. Empirical results are based on a case study project centred on a Portuguese University and the potential of entrepreneurship among graduates who have completed their course between 2002 and 2008. Drawing upon information-rich evidence from in-depth interviews, insights are presented in order to highlight an important relationship between the entrepreneurial intention and the social origin, field of education and gender of the graduates.
Labour Resilience and Vulnerable Groups in Times of Crisis: A Comparative Study in Eleven European Countries
Authors: Martínez-Molina Sandra , Cotanda Elisa Valía , Ferrer Jorge Garcés
Published: August 2023

The financial crisis which hit the world economies in 2008 has had a negative effect across the spectrum of European economies. These impacts have been felt through the fall in economic activity and also by the deterioration of the labour market indicators. However, not all European markets have been hit with the same severity and intensity, causing territorial differences. But, beyond this, the crisis has had a clear impact on the labour force by exacerbating work inequality. Consequently, the concept of labour emerges through the adaptation of labour markets and the different results obtained amongst the collectives who make up the labour force. The present research has the dual goal of both describing and comparing the labour shock caused by the economic crisis in eleven European countries, establishing differences in employment outcomes of youth (15-24yrs of age), older (55-64yrs of age) and migrants workers by comparing key labour market indicators obtained from official statistical sources. Moreover, it reveals a documented analysis of various national reports describing the employment position of these groups. The results show similarities in the labour vulnerability patterns among countries in each of the groups studied. The analysis highlights the existence of certain factors linked to labour resilience of each group including economic, social, occupational, demographic and political factors. The results of this research are under the INSPIRES project, which has been funded by the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission.
Identifying Resilient and Non-Resilient Labour Conditions in Europe Using Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Authors: Martínez-Molina Sandra , Pavía Paula Sabater , Ferrer Jorge Garcés
Published: August 2023

Based on the concept of labour market resilience, this paper is aimed to determine the combination of initial conditions behind resilient and non-resilient labour markets after the financial crisis in 2008 in Europe. We start from the assumption that some initial conditions in 2007 are crucial to achieve a specific labour result when a shock appears. In this sense, the effect of temporary employment in cyclical sectors, labour market flexibility, the level of education among the workforce, and the expenditure on Labour Market Policies (LMP) have been tested using crisp-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (csQCA) in 25 European countries. Whilst our results do not explain labour market resilience in its entirety, we have found a model explaining 85% of the non-resilient cases. These findings suggest that the different levels of initial conditions may have prompted dissimilar labour adjustments with varying success rates in dealing with the job losses.
Effects of Adverse Drug Reactions and Adverse Drug Events in Hospital Admission Rates and Re-Hospitalization of Patients
Authors: Balidemaj Festina
Published: August 2023

Background: ADRs and ADEs have a great potential to hospitalize and/or re-hospitalize patients. According to McDonnell and Jacobs, one ADR or ADE could lead a patient to a hospital length of stay of an average of 6.1 days. This can lead to lost days of work, a longer recovery time and even economic implications.

Methods: A thorough evaluation of the relevant extracted literature has been analyzed thoroughly in order to find out how ADRs and ADEs impact the levels of hospitalization and re-hospitalization of patients and whether strategies, such as reporting systems, can aide in decreasing their overall occurrence.

Results: As the level of hospital admissions/re-hospitalizations due to ADRs and ADEs depends on different factors, such as age and location, the data is separated in the following categories: pediatric population, general adult populations and geriatric population. Where data were available, location has been specified within each category as well. Conclusion: ADR and ADE-related hospital admission and readmission rates are age-group related, elderly being at the highest risk. However, these rates are not dependent on whether a country is developed or developing. Also, there are strategies that can be utilized by healthcare providers in order to decrease these rates in the future, such as to provide medication reviews and follow-ups.
Sense of Defeat, Social Status and Oral Health among Forensic Psychiatric Patients
Authors: Buunk Abraham P. , Buunk-Werkhoven Yvonne A.B.
Published: August 2023

Aims

The aim was to examine how sense of defeat and social status are related to perceived oral health, tooth brushing, and oral health-related quality of life among Dutch male forensic psychiatric patients.

Methods

The sample consisted of 40 hospitalized forensic psychiatric patients participated. The questionnaire included five questions about moments of tooth brushing, scales for sense of defeat and subjective social status, a scale from 1 to 10 for perceived oral health and a Dutch version of the Oral Health Impact Profile- 14 (OHIP-14).

Results

The results showed that on the basis of a factor analysis of the OHIP-14, three meaningful scales could be constructed, i.e., functional limitations, social discomfort, and psychological inhibitions. The major results revealed that sense of defeat correlated negatively with tooth brushing after breakfast and before going to sleep, positively with social discomfort because of one’s teeth, mouth, or dentures, not with functional limitations, and negatively with self-perceived oral health. Social status correlated positively with tooth brushing before going to sleep, with psychological inhibitions, but not with social discomfort, and neither with functional limitations.

Conclusions and implications

The major conclusion is that sense of defeat and social status have theoretically meaningful relations with oral self-care and oral health. Oral health professionals working with male forensic psychiatric patients should be sensitive to the sense of defeat these patients may experience, and to the fact that this may be associated with problems with their oral health and with a lack of oral self-care.
Health Tourism and Alternative Medicine: A Study on the Offer and Profile of Establishments nearby Two Hospitals in the City of Porto Alegre-Brazil
Authors: de Almeida Izabel Cristina Schander , Ribeiro Helena Charko
Published: August 2023

Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional therapies. About 40% of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative medicine. We analyze establishments that offer alternative treatments and are located in the vicinity of hospitals that receive health tourists. We found 10 establishments (through Google search) but only 04 responded to the survey. The reason for not performing in the other 06 was: 01 was not in attendance, in 03 it was not possible to contact, 01 was not found and 01 refused to respond. Among those who answered, 03 were not aware of health tourism. All attend patients from outside Porto Alegre and 03 from other states and countries. The percentage of out-of-town patient visits ranged from 0 to 10% in two establishments and 31 to 40% in two others. Chiropractic and Reike were the most commonly offered therapies, followed by Bach Flowers and others such as Orthomolecular Medicine, Chromotherapy and Aromatherapy. All the establishments have pages in the internet but only in 01 it is possible to obtain information in another language (in English, in the page of the parent company). We conclude that health tourism is still unknown by alternative medicine establishments and that even among those who receive patients from other sources, the movement can be considered small in half of them. Lack of sites in other languages may be a barrier to foreign tourists.
Improving Cinnamomum Burmannii Blume Value Chains for Farmer Livelihood in Kerinci, Indonesia
Authors: Menggala Sidi Rana , Damme P V
Published: August 2023

Cinnamon is the most common baking spice in the world. It comes from a small evergreen tree that’s part of the Lauraceae family. Genus Cinnamomum regroups some species whose stem bark is harvested, conditioned and traded as cinnamon in the international market. Over the centuries, the species have been domesticated so that now at least six different ones are grown in Southeast Asia. One of the species is burmannii, also known as Koerintji Cinnamon, which generates income for numerous smallholder farmers in Kerinci district, Jambi, Indonesia. Koerintji cinnamon is known for its unparalleled quality that comes with its sharp and sweet flavour, with a slightly bitter edge. However, international market requirements for product certification and quality standards make it difficult for a farmer to comply. Our research will address issues related to (improvement of) productivity, sustainability and value chains faced by cinnamon producers in Kerinci, to strengthen their product’s value chains. Smallholder farmers are very vulnerable to a well-functioning market, and thus empowering the value chains of agricultural products will increase farmers resilience to have access to the market. The research will analyse the development of agricultural value chains, certification & standards on trade mechanism to help farmers earn a better income and prospects.
Subsidiarity in Environmental Issues: Nuances and Shifts
Authors: Riguera Florencio R.
Published: August 2023

Although subsidiarity is dipolar, preference has been for the “lower” pole at the early stages of its development as a principle in Quadragesimo Anno: the “higher” administrative unit should act only if the “lower” unit could not deal with the issue. But in a generation, Pacem in Terris posited a nuance that put the preference on the “higher” unit. The capabilities of “higher” units could supersede the rights of “lower” units because the “on reserve” aid from “higher” units leads to more effectivity. Then, applying integral ecology, Laudato Si’ put the preference on the “higher” pole when issues are environmental in character. This stems from an understanding of complex and interconnected mechanisms in the interaction between populations and the environment. Because Nature has predetermined ways of acting and reacting to events like those caused by populations, Nature relays the impact of actions, such as environmental backlash, to other locations, sections, or later generations; it can also “slap back” at the local agents of events. Thus, the default option should be for the “higher” units to act when it comes to researching the complex interconnections of actions at the ecological level. But this option can lead to gaming the deliberations on public policy with questions of uncertainty or risk because valid understanding is needed to guide actions or policies. Perspectives broader than the local in terms of understanding and of values to be shared are needed.
Metabolic disorders during endogenous Cushing’s syndrome: prevalence, associated factors, and outcome after remission
Authors: Chihaoui Melika , Oueslati Ibtissem , Khessairi Nadia , Chaker Fatma , Cherni Skander , Hammami Bessam , Feki Moncef , Yazidi Meriem
Published: August 2023

Objective. The prognosis of Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is related to a higher cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of metabolic disorders in patients with CS, the associated factors, and the rate of remission of these disorders after the remission from CS.

Methods. It is a retrospective study including 75 cases of CS followed up at the university hospital La Rabta of Tunis from 1987 to 2018. Clinical and paraclinical data were collected from medical files.

Results. The mean age of the patients was 44.1±18.9 years and the sex ratio was 0.39. At CS diagnosis, the frequencies of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome were 52, 75, 43, 83, and 73%, respectively. The age, gender, body mass index, waist circumference, and baseline serum cortisol level were not associated with the presence of diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidemia. Forty-eight patients were operated on. At one year, 38 patients were in remission from CS. The remission rates of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia were respectively 58% (p<0.001), 76% (p<0.001), and 17% (NS).

Conclusion. Metabolic disorders were frequent during CS and their frequencies decreased after the remission from the syndrome.
Effects of antipsychotics, haloperidol and olanzapine, on the expression of apoptosis-related genes in mouse mHippoE-2 cells and rat hippocampus
Authors: Osacka Jana , Kiss Alexander , Bacova Zuzana , Tillinger Andrej
Published: August 2023

Objective. Modified levels of pro- (caspase3, Bax) and anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) regulatory proteins have been detected in certain brain areas of schizophrenic patients indicating a possible dysregulation of apoptosis. In the present study, effects of antipsychotics, haloperidol (HAL) and olanzapine (OLA), on the gene expression of caspase3 (casp3), Bax and Bcl-2 were studied in vitro in mouse hippocampal mHippoE-2 cell line and in vivo in the hippocampus of MK-801 animal schizophrenia model with the aim to provide evidence that antipsychotics may affect the activity of apoptosis-related markers.

Methods. mHippoE-2 cells were incubated with MK-801 (20 µM), HAL (10 µM), and OLA (10 µM) alone or combined, MK-801+HAL/OLA, for 24, 48, and 72 h. Male Sprague Dawley rats were injected with saline or MK-801 (0.5 mg/kg) for 6 days and since the 7th day, they were treated with vehicle (VEH), HAL (1 mg/kg) or OLA (2 mg/kg) for the next 7 days. The casp3, Bax and Bcl-2 gene expression in mHippoE-2 cells and rat hippocampus was measured by RT-PCR.

Results. In mHippoE-2 cells, casp3 gene expression was increased by MK-801 and OLA treatments alone for 48 h, HAL treatment alone for 24 and 72 h, and co-treatment with MK-801+OLA for 24 and 72 h compared to controls. HAL and OLA suppressed the stimulatory effect of MK-801 on casp3 mRNA levels in cells after 48 h of incubation. Bax mRNA levels in mHippoE-2 cells were decreased after HAL treatment for 24 and 48 h, and also after co-treatment with MK-801+HAL for 72 h. In vivo, MK-801 decreased mRNA levels of both pro-apoptotic markers, casp3 and Bax, in hippocampus of VEH-treated rats and Bax mRNA levels in hippocampus of HAL-treated animals. OLA reversed the inhibitory effect of MK-801 on casp3 expression in the VEH-treated animals. Neither MK-801 nor antipsychotics induced changes in the gene expression of anti-apoptotic marker Bcl-2 in mHippoE-2 cells as well as hippocampus of rats.

Conclusions. The results of the present study demonstrate that antipsychotics, HAL and OLA, may affect mRNA levels of pro-apoptotic markers in hippocampal cells in vitro, but not in vivo. The obtained data do not clearly support the assumed potentiating role of MK-801 in inducing apoptosis in specific brain areas and a possible protective role of antipsychotics against induction of apoptosis. The obtained data may contribute to a deeper insight into the neurodevelopmental changes connected with schizophrenia.
Diabetic Foot: Old Disease, New Challenges
Authors: Nguen Dobromir D. , Dimitrov Vasil M.
Published: August 2023

Diabetes is a socially significant disease that brings a significant burden to healthcare systems worldwide. The vicious nature of the disease affects almost all of the systems and organs of the body. The foot is one of the most important and clinically significant areas where these complications are manifested. Diabetic foot gangrene is a leading cause of non-traumatic foot loss worldwide. Although the disease has been known for over a decade, understanding it has gone through highs and lows, leading to suboptimal results in many cases. In this review article, we focused on diabetic foot and the methods for evaluation and assessment of the condition to properly initiate adequate treatment.
Characteristics of Adult Celiac Disease in Eastern Algeria
Authors: Abed Nousseiba , Bouzaroura Imen , Guergour Amel
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study was to determine the clinical picture of adult celiac disease in the population of eastern Algeria. We conducted a retrospective study on a sample of 156 patients in Internal Medicine service, Hepato-Gastroenterology Service, Endoscopy Service in the University Hospital BENBADIS - Constantine and the Military Regional University Hospital - Constantine. Our results have shown that, in this population, celiac disease can be manifested by a number of signs and related pathologies. A variety of digestive symptoms were reported, primarily chronic diarrhea (81.4%), abdominal pain (57.1%), anorexia (42.9%) and vomiting (48%). Extra-digestive symptoms manifested mainly as weight loss (90.4%), pallorous of skin and mucosa (84%), asthenia (60,3%), edema of the lower limbs (46.8%) and dehydration sings (37.8%). In addition, we noted biological disorders, the most common being hypocalcemia (77.4%) and hypoalbuminemia (57.7%), and a series associated pathologies namely: anemia (67.9%) and digestive diseases (38.46%). CD in adults in our population may express a variety of digestive and extra-digestive symptoms in addition to a number of associated pathologies.
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Tapp Versus Tep. A Single Centre Experience
Authors: Stoyanov Toni I.
Published: August 2023

Surgery for inguinal hernia is currently the most common surgical procedure worldwide, and every year over 20 million patients undergo open or laparoscopic hernia repair. Two generally accepted endoscopic approaches are transabdominal preperitoneal procedure (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal procedure (TEP). For nine years (2010 – 2018), 48 patients with inguinal hernia had laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP or TEP) at Villarobledo General Hospital. Forty-three patients (89.6%)) were male, and five (10.4%) were female. Of these, ten had right inguinal hernia (RIH), 18 - left inguinal hernia (LIH), 12 - bilateral inguinal hernia (BIH), 6 had recurrent unilateral inguinal hernia (RUIH), and 2 had recurrent bilateral inguinal hernia (RBIH). In 33 patients (68.7%), transabdominal preperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP) was performed. Total extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair (TEP) was performed on 15 patients (12%). In 8 patients (16.6%), simultaneous surgical procedures were performed: umbilical hernioplasty in 4 (8.3%) patients and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 4 (8.3%) patients. There were no conversions in any of the surgical procedures. The average operative time was 77 minutes. Twenty-six patients underwent one-day surgery, 18 were in the hospital for one day, and four patients were discharged on the second postoperative day following surgery. In 7 patients (14%), recurrences occurred: in the first postoperative year - 1 patient; in the second year after surgery - 3 patients; in the third after surgery - 2 patients; and in the sixth year - 1 patient. The recurrence rate was 2 in 33 patients after TAPP (6%) versus 5 in 15 patients after TEP (33%), Chi-squared=5.91 (p=0.015). In one patient, perforation of the bladder occurred after TEP and was managed conservatively using a urethral catheter and preperitoneal drainage. TAPP and TEP had a considerable discrepancy in recurrence rates. Such discrepancy in recurrences is probably due to the higher complexity of the TEP technique and the required supervising of experienced surgeons during the learning curve.
Assessment of the Measures Implemented in Bulgarian Legislation to Reduce the Content of Nitrates in Groundwater Used for Public Water Supply
Authors: Bankova Emilia K.
Published: August 2023

The article analyzes the application of the current documents related to reducing nitrate pollution of groundwater bodies used for public water supply in the Pleven administrative region. The requirements of the European legislation are fully implemented in the Bulgarian legislation, but the legislative measures have not led to quick and permanent results, i.e., small drinking water sources contaminated with nitrates still exist. Special attention should be paid to the diffusive sources of pollution (mineral fertilization of soils) since they are of the most significant importance in groundwater contamination with nitrates. For settlements with permanently elevated nitrate content (over 50 mg/L), it is necessary to consider the application of an individual approach in dealing with this long-standing problem: changing the water source, mixing the water from two neighboring water sources or implementing specific purification methods (biological denitrification, ion exchange resins, etc.). We analyzed the data from the monitoring of drinking water carried out by the Regional Health Inspectorate – Pleven and found that in the Pleven region, there are 17 towns or villages (out of a total of 123) for which some of the listed measures should be foreseen. The district’s relative share of the exposed population is 3.2%, comparable to the country’s exposed population for 2004-2007.
A Rare Case of Vascular Malformation in the Orbit
Authors: Balchev Georgi Y. , Gey Zehra B. , Duhlenski Boris I. , Stoyanov Tsvetomir S. , Murgova Snezhana V.
Published: August 2023

We present the case of an 87-year-old female with a one-week history of redness, swelling, and pain in the left eye, accompanied by headache and neck pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated extreme enlargement of the supraorbital artery, engaging the superior rectus muscle of the left eye. We could not find similar articles in well-recognized scientific networks. Conservative treatment was conducted, with no improvement. The patient refused surgery.
A Case of Hepatosplenic γ/δ T-Cell Lymphoma Debuting With Massive Hemoptysis
Authors: Antonov Antonio I.
Published: August 2023

Hepatosplenic γ/δ T-cell lymphoma (HSTL) is a very rare, aggressive extranodal lymphoma affecting mainly young adults. Clinically, presents with a symptomatic hepatosplenomegaly and systemic symptoms but without lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis is confirmed after careful evaluation of bone marrow and liver biopsies or, in some cases, after diagnostic splenectomy. Overall, survival is short regardless of chemotherapy regimens applied, including autologous stem cell transplantation. We present a case of γ/δ HSTL with massive pulmonary hemoptysis requiring bronchial artery embolization.
Clinical Case of a Patient with Extranodal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Surgical Complications
Authors: Ilieva Ralitsa G. , Todorieva-Todorova Doroteya K. , Hristov Ivaylo G. , Tsintsarska Vasilena P.
Published: August 2023

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is one of the most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. In most of the cases a complete remission is possible to obtain by applying conventional immunochemotherapy (rituximab in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, methylprednisolone or R-CHOP). Its effect depends on some risk factors, cellular origin of the lymphoma and to some extend – the localization when extranodal involvement is confirmed.

We present the case of a patient with DLBCL of small intestine and non-specific clinical manifestation. Following treatment with standard therapy R-CHOP patient fail to achieve disease response and gastrointestinal track (GIT) complications were registered.
Aortic Dissection Type a in Combination with Acute Anterior Myocardial Infarction. Myocardial Protection
Authors: Stoitsev Georgi J. , Gavrilov Veselin D. , Gegouskov Vassil A.
Published: August 2023

Acute aortic dissection is an extremely serious condition with a high mortality risk. Symptoms may mimic other emergencies such as myocardial ischemia, often leading to misdiagnosis. A combination between coronary hypoperfusion and aortic dissection is relatively rare, but when present it could be fatal. Early diagnosis and correct surgical approach are essential to success in those patients and the high mortality rate requires improvement of myocardial protection. Development of acute cardiac ischemia on top of mandatory global ischemia is a serious precondition for a severe postcardiotomy syndrome, and only excellent cardiac protection can lead to successful surgical intervention.
Comparative analysis of numerical solutions of 2D unsteady dambreak waves using FVM and SPH method
Authors: Rahou Ibrahim , Korichi Khaled
Published: August 2023

This work presents a comparison of two-dimensional numerical solutions of unsteady free surface flow. This is a simulation of the dam-break wave with different configurations using based-mesh finite volume method and meshless smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH). Two well-known approaches, widely used in the computational fluid dynamics (CFD). These techniques have proven their robustness in the numerical treatment of such conservation laws. The main goal is to check the ability of the SPH method and the first order finite volume HLLC solver to reproduce the numerical solutions of the 2D shallow water equations. Based on many benchmark tests, one investigates the effect of the topographic variation along the x and y directions on behavior of the numerical solutions namely at the wet-dry front. The comparison between the simulated results, the analytical solutions and the experimental measurements shows a good correlation, although the finite volume approach remains more advantageous in terms of accuracy and the CPU time.
Authoritarianism in the discourse of online forums: A study of its articulations in the Swedish context
Authors: Ekström Mats
Published: August 2023

The overall aim of this study is to explore the authoritarian dimension in the far-right discourse of online forums. The study argues for a focus on the articulations of authoritarianism to understand the dynamics of far-right discourse. Four central features of authoritarianism are identified and explored: 1) the authoritarian values underlying articulated opinions on diverse issues; 2) the emotional dimension of authoritarianism; 3) the coexistence of civil and uncivil articulations of authoritarianism; and 4) the role of mainstream news as reference for and trigger of authoritarian responses. The qualitative study is based on data from two Swedish forums, Flashback and Familjeliv [Family life], and consists of 79 threads related to three issues on the agenda: disorder in school, gang crime, and transgender. The results show expressions of authoritarian–liberal value conflicts, and, most significantly, the vigour of an authoritarian culture on the forums, with implications for the normalisation of far-right discourse.
A Nodule of Recent onset with Blue and Black Color on Dermoscopy: Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma
Authors:   State Hospital For Skin And Venereal Diseases, Delli Florentina Silvia
Published: August 2023

The combination of blue and black color is frequent in nodular melanoma and extremely rare in benign tumors. The Dermoscopy symmetry and homogeneity are findings compatible with the diagnosis of PEM. We present of case of PEM and discuss the importance of clinical diagnosis and histological confirmation.
Dermal-Epidermal Junction Proteins: A Useful Target for Addressing Age-Related Changes in Facial Skin
Authors:   Contrast Product Development, Walnut, Majewski George P
Published: August 2023

Skin aging is a natural physiological process that occurs due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic aging of the skin is a well-balanced genetic process affected due to degeneration of skin tissues, hormonal changes, and a natural inability to repair skin damage [1]. Extrinsic factors involve modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, pollution, poor nutrition, and prolonged sun exposure. These factors result in dry and thin skin, flattening skin, wrinkles, rough texture, and facial sagging [1]. The human desire to look young daily makes addressing these skin issues necessary. Conventional skin-care products based on retinol, hyaluronic acid, and alpha and beta hydroxy acids have been used for facial wrinkles and sagging. Increased pollution, exposure to toxins, and ultraviolet irradiations cause skin damage [2]. Previously, skin formulations were based on ascorbic acid, tocopherol, niacinamide, retinyl palmitate, anti-aging peptides, and proteins as topical solutions that reduce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) [3]. Currently, green cosmetic awareness has led to plant-based skin care products that include anti-aging properties and pharmacological actions such as anti-allergy, pro-collagen, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic, UV-protective [4]. The Dermal-Epidermal Junction (DEJ) is a distinct interconnective network complex between the dermis and epidermis that has multiple roles in skin homeostasis and function [5]. Hence, the commentary highlights the significance of dermal-epidermal junction proteins, specifically collagen IV, a target of a newly developed complex DL-linefade. It enhances the performance of niacinamide-based skin formulations by acting synergistically and inducing collagen IV biosynthesis.
Severe Necrotising Enterocolitis in a Full-Term Newborn: A Case Report
Authors: Menezes Julia , Andari Leonardo , Besen Manuela , Costa Graziela , Renattini Tadeu , Meyer Viviane
Published: August 2023

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an important cause of mortality in the neonatal intensive care unit, and a rare finding in term neonates. We report a case of NEC in a 15 day old term neonate who presented to urgency care with fever and abdominal distension. He had a severe course of illness with pneumoperitoneum and hemodynamic instability and required surgical intervention with extensive intestinal resection. This case is particular due to the absence of classical risk factors for NEC (congenital cardiopathy, perinatal hypoxia, cow milk protein allergy) and to the more severe clinical presentation than most cases of NEC in term patients. Furthermore, the late start of symptoms and small intestine necrosis rather than colonic were unusual. NEC diagnosis is a challenge in term neonates due to the unspecific signs and symptoms it can present and its low prevalence in this group.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VESICURETERAL REFLUX AND CHROMOSOME 22 RING ANOMALY - CASE REPORT
Authors: Batista Cauê , Santos Bruna , Santos Giovanna , Ciuccio Giulia , Gerardi Filho Vicente
Published: August 2023

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is characterized by retrograde urine flow, caused by impaired occlusion of the intramural portion of the ureter by contraction of the detrusor muscle during urination or secondary to altered bladder dynamics, ureteral obstruction and neuromuscular diseases, such as Phelans syndrome - McDermid. This syndrome is a rare and underreported disease, resulting from the formation of chromosome 22 in a ring and has VUR as its main urological manifestation. The objective of this study is to alert the medical community about one of the differential diagnoses in the VUR etiology, based on the case of a female patient, 4 years and 2 months old, referred to the Pediatric Surgery service of the Mário Covas State Hospital with recurrent infection of urinary tract associated with impaired renal function and bilateral VUR evidenced on cystourethrography. During investigation, the phenotypic findings encouraged the performance of a karyotype that confirmed the alterations found in PhelanMcDermid syndrome. VUR early diagnosis was essential to establish the appropriate therapy, which involved clinical and surgical approaches aimed at improving quality of life, preserving the renal parenchyma and preventing further future complications.
HISTÓRIA MUSICAL: COMPOSIÇÃO DE CANÇÕES MUSICAIS COMO FERRAMENTAS DIDÁTICO- PEDAGÓGICAS E FONTE HISTÓRICA
Authors: Santos Edvanderson Ramalho dos , Felipe Giovani , Da Silva Bellincantta Mollossi Luí Fellippe , Mendes Boeira Sabrina , Lautério Tereza Cristina Benevenutti
Published: August 2023

Este texto apresenta as proposições e os resultados do projeto História Musical. O projeto foi desenvolvido por professores e alunos bolsistas do curso técnico em informática integrado ao ensino médio do Instituto Federal Catarinense - Campus Avançado Sombrio, nos anos de 2020 e 2022. Teve como objetivo divulgar por meio de apresentações artísticas, aqui compreendida a música, e produções audiovisuais, a história de dez cidades da região da Associação dos Municípios do Extremo Sul Catarinense (AMESC). No que se refere à música, o foco esteve direcionado para a composição musical. Como resultados são consideradas as letras de dez composições, sendo destacados no corpo do texto fragmentos de cada uma das letras das canções, bem como questões relacionadas às decisões musicais utilizadas referentes à melodia, ritmo e harmonia. O artigo ainda apresenta as bases teóricas que subsidiam o projeto. Em relação à área da música, são abordadas questões relacionadas com o exercício da composição no processo de ensino e aprendizagem musical. Por fim, acredita-se que o projeto História Musical contribuirá para a manutenção e divulgação da história das cidades que o integram, constituindo-se assim como uma fonte histórica, bem como no âmbito de ensino, atenderá a perspectiva de interdisciplinaridade entre Artes/Música e História. Cabe destacar que as atividades do projeto foram desenvolvidas de forma remota, considerando a suspensão das atividades acadêmicas presenciais por conta da pandemia do novo Coronavírus no ano de 2020 e presenciais no ano de 2022.
Theory of Change and Theory of Education: Pedagogic and Curriculum Defects in Early Grade Reading Interventions in South Africa
Authors: Fleisch Brahm
Published: August 2023

Much of the field of educational change has focused on better understanding the theory of change, that is, what knowledge is needed to make substantial educational change, particularly improvement to learning outcomes at scale. This article suggests that the South African early grade reading study community may have been looking in the wrong place. The search for the optimal theory of change or theory of action is obviously very important, but could it not be that a key part of the problem is defects in our theory of education? It is argued that there may be something educationally unsound in certain aspects of the official pedagogy and curriculum. As such, the South African education system is unlikely to make much progress towards the goal of getting children to read for meaning by the time they are 10 years old if these defects are not addressed. To illustrate this argument, the article points to data from two examples in South African education policies on pedagogy and curriculum: the first relates to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) Foundation Phase document’s under-specification and weak guidance with reference to the teaching of phonics with linked decodable texts; the second concerns the CAPS document’s privileging of an unworkable reading teaching methodology called Group Guided Reading. The article concludes that to achieve real knowledge breakthroughs, university academics working alongside researchers in government need to develop rigorous research programmes aimed at improving foundational learning outcomes.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests for Assessing Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
Authors: Kinsella Rita , Semciw Adam I. , Hawke Lyndon J. , Stoney James , Choong Peter F.M. , Dowsey Michelle M.
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of clinical tests that are used to diagnose greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) in clinical practice.

DESIGN: Diagnostic test accuracy systematic review with meta-analysis.

LITERATURE SEARCH: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, AMED, and SPORTDiscus were searched using key words mapped to diagnostic test accuracy for GTPS.

STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies with published or derivable diagnostic accuracy data were included.

DATA SYNTHESIS: Risk of bias was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool, and certainty of evidence, via the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) framework. MetaDTA “R” random-effects models were used to summarize individual and pooled data including sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, and pretest/posttest probabilities.

RESULTS: From a database yield of 858 studies, 23 full texts were assessed. We included 6 studies for review, involving 15 tests and 272 participants (314 hips). Overall certainty of evidence ranged from very low to moderate. Meta-analysis of 6 tests revealed sequenced test clusters able to significantly shift pretest-posttest probability for or against a GTPS diagnosis. In people reporting lateral hip pain, a negative gluteal tendon (GT) palpation test followed by a negative resisted hip abduction test significantly reduced the posttest probability of GTPS from 59% to 14%. In those with a positive GT palpation test followed by a positive resisted hip abduction test, the posttest probability of GTPS significantly shifted from 59% to 96%.

CONCLUSION: The value of magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing GTPS is debated. We have identified a straightforward, clinically useful diagnostic test cluster to help confirm or refute the presence of GTPS in people reporting lateral hip pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(1):26-49. Epub 10 August 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11890
EDITORIAL – TUDO OUTRA VEZ: OS MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS E O TERCEIRO MANDATO DE LULA
Authors: Cunha Joaci de S. , Borges Ângela Maria Carvalho , Silva Filho Mariano Vicente da
Published: August 2023

O contexto não é dos mais fáceis para os movimentos sociais das classes trabalhadoras das cidades e do campo. São sete anos seguidos de retrocessos sociais e político-institucionais. A vitória eleitoral do PT e aliados sobre a perspectiva fascista é um alívio, mas não significa a derrota da extrema direita e sua expressão atual, o bolsonarismo, como manifestação dos interesses mais egoístico-corporativos dos de cima. Desafogo também tivemos nós dos Cadernos do Ceas, que conseguimos superar agora definitivamente, acreditamos, mais um problema técnico com a nossa plataforma digital, finalmente atualizada e funcionando normalmente. Como todos os democratas se sentem leves pela derrota do 08 de janeiro, nós editores e colaboradores desta revista, sentimo-nos duplamente aliviados, pela derrota do golpe dado pela extrema direita em 08 de janeiro de 2023 e pela retomada dos Cadernos. Seguimos, todos, vivos e firmes, prontos para seguir peleando, e agora publicando a edição n. 257, do v. 48, correspondente ao último quadrimestre de 2022. Devido a este atraso, foi possível vivenciar os primeiros 180 dias do novo governo e perscrutar as perspectivas das lutas sociais futuras à moda de editorial. Continuei lendo o texto a partir do PDF...
ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF Campylobacter jejuni FROM LOCAL BROILER CHICKEN (LBC) AND FROZEN IMPORTED CHICKENS (IFC) IN DUHOK PROVINCE, KURDISTAN REGION- IRAQ
Authors: Ghaffar Nacheervan M. , Mohialdeen Niwar H.
Published: August 2023

Campylobacter jejuni is one of the major foods borne pathogen that cause diarrhea in human. Consumption of undercooked poultry meats and its by-products is believed to be the main source of human campylobacteriosis.  This study aims to determine the prevalence of this bacteria in LBC and IFC using conventional culture methods and conventional PCR assay, with molecular identification by sequencing of 16S rRNA. Two hundred and twenty-five samples from LBC (n=150) and IFC (n=75) were collected. Conventionally, overall, 21.3% (n = 48) were identified as C. jejuni. In LBC 30% (45/150), from this 9% and 72% identifies as C. jejuni when used enrichment and direct isolation method, respectively. Generally, the PCR confirmed 53.3% from LBC and 66.6% from IFC to be C. jejuni.  All isolates were strongly resistant to Tetracycline, Ciprofloxacin, Nalidixic acid, and Oxytetracycline, while susceptible to Erythromycin and Gentamycin. Therefore,  they were considered as Multi drug resistant strains. Based on the 16S rRNA sequencing, LBC and IFC  were similar and genetically related to each other. Comparing with respective databases in NCBI, these isolates  had the variation in their closeness with different strains from other countries isolated from different sources. Further study  recommended, related to the virulence genes, physio-morphological characteristic, and whole genome sequencing of some isolated strains.
Exploring the relationship between body mass index and physical fitness: Implications from a comprehensive study in a secondary school setting
Authors: Aliriad Hilmy , Adi S  , Fahrudi Ahmad , Apriyanto Rohmad , Da'i Mohamad
Published: August 2023

Assessing the physical fitness and body mass index (BMI) of students is crucial for understanding their overall health and well-being. This study aims to investigate the relationship between students' nutritional status, as measured by BMI, and their level of physical fitness. Physical and anthropometric tests were conducted to collect data on height, weight, and relevant physical indicators, which were used to calculate BMI. The data were analysed using percentage analysis to determine the frequency and percentage of students in different BMI categories and levels of physical fitness. However, it is important to note that this study had limitations, including a sample restricted to students from a single school, which might limit generalizability to the larger student population. Additionally, the study focused solely on the relationship between nutritional status (assessed through BMI) and physical fitness without considering other potential factors that might influence students' fitness levels. Future research should aim to expand the sample size to include a more diverse student population and investigate additional factors that might impact students' physical fitness levels. This study's findings contributed to the existing literature by providing valuable insights into the interplay between students' nutritional status, BMI, and their level of physical fitness.
CoPi-modified mesoporous titania photoelectrodes for water splitting: why less is more
Authors: Vensaus Priscila , Mendioroz Lucas Nahuel , Herrera Facundo Carlos , Kreuzer Mark Patrick , Viva Federico Andres , Soler Illia Galo Juan de Ávila Arturo
Published: August 2023

Solar technologies have emerged as a clean and sustainable source of energy towards the mitigation of climate change. In the last years, an increasing interest has been devoted to obtaining solar fuels such as hydrogen through photoelectrochemistry. In this framework, titanium dioxide is a sound and promising platform for photoelectrochemical water splitting; however, its performance is limited due to the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In this work, a photoactive electrode was developed by combining ordered mesoporous TiO2 thin films with a cobalt oxo-phosphate OER catalyst (CoPi). We conducted a detailed structural and electrochemical characterization of the TiO2-CoPi nanocomposite. We compared the performance of dense and mesoporous TiO2 films on different substrates as photoelectrodes for water splitting. All studied photoelectrodes exhibit high stability, reproducibility and cycling durability, with consistent photocurrent densities. Controlled amounts of CoPi were deposited on this matrix. Low loadings resulted in a 20% increase in photocurrent, whereas higher loadings suppressed the photocurrent due to recombination with the TiO2 matrix or the underlying FTO. In this study, we demonstrate the importance of optimizing the co-catalyst loading based on the interactions between different components in a nanocomposite photoanode, with a focus on understanding the recombination pathways that appear when working with nanostructured semiconductors.