bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le cinéma israélien, entre courage et alibi ?
Authors: Bourdon Jérôme
Published: January 2022

Depuis les années 2000, Israël exporte avec succès un nouveau cinéma, donnant place au destin de groupes jusque-là peu ou pas représentés sur l’écran : femmes, juifs mizrahim (orientaux), minorité palestinienne d’Israël. Ce cinéma plus critique n’est-il pas aussi utilisé comme « soft diplomacy » par un État particulièrement soucieux de son image ? Fondée principalement sur une analyse des critiques de films en France, États-Unis, Grande-Bretagne et Israël, cet article propose une réponse nuancée. La pratique du financement et la production de ces films n’obéit pas à un souci politique. Bien reçus à l’étranger, et très minoritaires, les films critiques de l’armée et de l’occupation suscitent l’ire des représentants de l’État israélien, qui, sous Netanyahou, sont allés jusqu’à l’appel à l’autocensure. Au-delà de toute intention politique, les films font l’objet de réinterprétations et de malentendus qui peuvent provoquer des effets imprévisibles, par exemple sur la compréhension du statut des femmes, juives ou arabes, en Israël. Chaque pays met l’accent sur des aspects différents : l’Angleterre est la plus critique et la plus politique, les critiques français écrivent dans le contexte de leur culture cinéphilique, les Américains sont les plus prudents à l’instar de leurs journalistes. À l’exception de certains cinéastes palestiniens d’Israël, les créateurs ne s’exilent pas ou très peu, et continuent de porter un discours critique, par ailleurs rare dans les médias israéliens.
Ce qui « fait Terreur » dans la cure
Authors: Christopoulou Vassiliki-Piyi
Published: January 2022

Cet article propose de mettre en évidence une figure du traumatisme « actuel » qui relèverait d’un « collapsus transféro-contre-transférentiel » (Charbonnier, 2005, 2008) pendant lequel ce qui s’actualise dans la cure répète à l’identique un traumatisme, le plus souvent précoce. Il s’agirait en réalité de rendre compte de ces strates du traumatisme que l’après coup de la cure actualise pour en révéler le sens et la portée. La cure serait par conséquent l’expérience traumatique et traumatisante par excellence où le précoce et l’actuel, le transgénérationnel, le narcissique et le sexuel s’entassent ou s’entrechoquent dans le transfert. Le risque serait grand alors pour l’analyste d’offrir un holding ou une construction défensive qui ne serait pas une co-construction.
Face aux migrations étudiantes, un pacte européen sur la défensive
Authors: Gauthier Catherine
Published: January 2022

Si le nouveau projet de pacte européen sur les migrations propose de renforcer les voies d’accès légales pour les étudiants étrangers, la vision utilitariste et la logique du soupçon restent les pivots de cette énième réforme.
« Left-to-die boat » : dix ans d’obstruction judiciaire
Authors: Henriot Patrick
Published: January 2022

Mars-avril 2011 : une embarquation surchargée d’exilé·es fuyant la Libye en proie à la guerre civile dérive sur la Méditerranée. Malgré la présence de nombreux navires d’une coalition internationale coordonnée par l’Otan, aucun ne leur portera secours, abandonnant à la mort 63 des occupant·es de l’embarcation. À la lente dérive de leur bateau a succédé la lente dérive d’un dossier d’instruction dans lequel aucune investigation sérieuse ne sera entreprise pendant dix ans. Autopsie d’un fiasco judiciaire… toujours en cours.
Les Polonais au cœur d’une lutte politique dans la France des années 1930
Authors: Philippe Aurélie
Published: January 2022

Arrivés en France après la Première Guerre mondiale pour relancer la production de charbon, les Polonais sont accusés d’occuper l’emploi des Français quand la crise économique touche la France au début des années 1930. Ils pensent trouver un soutien politique auprès des dirigeants des compagnies minières. Mais, malgré eux, les Polonais sont instrumentalisés et servent de caution patronale dans une lutte aux enjeux plus complexes.
Temperature Profile and Adverse Outcomes After Discharge From the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Boots Rob , Mead Gabrielle , Rawashdeh Oliver , Bellapart Judith , Townsend Shane , Paratz Jenny , Garner Nicholas , Clement Pierre , Oddy David
Published: January 2022

Background

A predictive model that uses the rhythmicity of core body temperature (CBT) could be an easily accessible clinical tool to ultimately improve outcomes among critically ill patients.

Objectives

To assess the relation between the 24-hour CBT profile (CBT-24) before intensive care unit (ICU) discharge and clinical events in the step-down unit within 7 days of ICU discharge.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study in a tertiary ICU at a single center included adult patients requiring acute invasive ventilation for more than 48 hours and assessed major clinical adverse events (MCAEs) and rapid response system activations (RRSAs) within 7 days of ICU discharge (MCAE-7 and RRSA-7, respectively).

Results

The 291 enrolled patients had a median mechanical ventilation duration of 139 hours (IQR, 50-862 hours) and at admission had a median Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score of 22 (IQR, 7-42). At least 1 MCAE or RRSA occurred in 64% and 22% of patients, respectively. Independent predictors of an MCAE-7 were absence of CBT-24 rhythmicity (odds ratio, 1.78 [95% CI, 1.07-2.98]; P = .03), Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score at ICU discharge (1.10 [1.00-1.21]; P = .05), male sex (1.72 [1.04-2.86]; P = .04), age (1.02 [1.00-1.04]; P = .02), and Charlson Comorbidity Index (0.87 [0.76-0.99]; P = .03). Age (1.03 [1.01-1.05]; P = .006), sepsis at ICU admission (2.02 [1.13-3.63]; P = .02), and Charlson Comorbidity Index (1.18 [1.02-1.36]; P = .02) were independent predictors of an RRSA-7.

Conclusions

Use of CBT-24 rhythmicity can assist in stratifying a patient’s risk of subsequent deterioration during general care within 7 days of ICU discharge.
Management of Trichobezoar
Authors: Haggui Besma , Hidouri Saida , Ksia Amine , Oumaya Meriem , Mosbahi Sana , Messaoud Marwa , Youssef Sabrine Ben , Sahnoun Lassaad , Mekki Mongi , Belghith Mohsen , Nouri Abdellatif
Published: January 2022

Background:

Trichobezoar is an uncommon clinical entity in which ingested hair mass accumulates within the digestive tract. It is generally observed in children and young females with psychological disorders. It can either be found as an isolated mass in the stomach or may extend into the intestine. Untreated cases may lead to grave complications.

Material and Methods:

We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of six patients treated for trichobezoar in Monastir pediatric surgery department during 16-year-period between 2004 and 2019. Imaging (abdominal computed tomography and upper gastroduodenal opacification) and gastroduodenal endoscopy were tools of diagnosis.

Results:

Our study involved 6 girls aged 4 to 12. Symptoms were epigastric pain associated with vomiting of recently ingested food in 3 cases and weight loss in one case. Physical examination found a hard epigastric mass in all cases. The trichobezoar was confined to the stomach in 4 cases. An extension into the jejunum was observed in 2 cases. Surgery was indicated in all patients. In two cases, the attempt of endoscopic extraction failed and patients were then operated on. All patients had gastrotomy to extract the whole bezoar even those with jejunal extension. Psychiatric follow-up was indicated in all cases. The six girls have evolved well and did not present any recurrence.

Conclusion:

open surgery still plays a crucial role in Trichobezoard management . After successful treatment, psychiatric consultation is imperative to prevent reccurrence and improve long term prognosis
Totally Ultrasound-Guided Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children
Authors: Eslahi Ali , Hosseini Mohammad Mehdi , Ahmed Faisal , Tanaomi Delara , Hosseini Seyyed Hossein , Askarpour Mohammad Reza , Nikbakht Hossein-Ali , Al-Naggar Khalil
Published: January 2022

Objective:

The objective of the study was to assess the outcome and feasibility of ultrasonography (US)-guided minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in children.

Materials and Methods:

Twenty-five children with upper urinary tract stones who had undergone US-guided mini-PCNL from June 2017 to June 2020 were enrolled in this study. Patients’ demographic information and post-treatment results were retrospectively gathered and analysed. Pyelocaliceal system was punctured in prone position using US guidance, and the tract was dilated using single-shot dilation technique. All steps of renal access were done using only US. Mini-PCNL in all cases was done by using 15 Fr rigid nephroscope. Stones were fragmented with a pneumatic lithotripter and evacuated.

Results:

The patients’ mean age was 6.30 ± 3.25 years (range: 1.5–15). The mean stone size was 16.04 ± 3.93 mm (range: 10–30). The mean access time to the stone was 1.50 ± 0.62 min (range: 1–4). The mean operation time was 94.66 ± 3.05 min (range: 90–100 min). The final stone-free rate was 96%. Post-operation fever occurred in 4 (16%) patients who were treated successfully with an antibiotic. No major complications occurred.

Conclusions:

We recommend US-guided mini-PCNL as a harmless alternative treatment option, in children with renal calculi due to its excellent outcomes and little complications.
Filosofía de la educación y subjetividad. Una perspectiva ecléctica
Authors: Mujica Johnson Felipe Nicolás
Published: January 2022

La filosofía de la educación es una disciplina de estudio que recoge postulados de variadas corrientes y perspectivas filosóficas que se encuentran en constante disputa para ganar espacio en el terreno pedagógico. Esto genera que ciertas perspectivas sean más hegemónicas que otras, como el caso del racionalismo, el utilitarismo y el positivismo en la educación contemporánea. En este contexto, se realizó un análisis de la esencia subjetiva de la educación basado en el personalismo y el existencialismo. En concreto, se discutió la subjetividad en función de las ideas de Emmanuel Mounier, Søren Kierkegaard y Miguel de Unamuno. Se concluye, desde una mirada ecléctica, que la educación de buena calidad es esencialmente subjetiva y objetiva.
Ajuste escolar y habilidades sociales en estudiantes mexicanos de educación superior.
Authors: Caldera Montes Juan Francisco , Pérez Pulido Ignacio , Torres Aceves Alondra , Mora García Olga , Casillas de la Torre Rubén
Published: January 2022

La investigación se plateo como objetivos: identificar el estado que guardan el ajuste escolar y las habilidades sociales de estudiantes mexicanos de nivel universitario; comparar dichas variables por sexo; reconocer si existe relación entre las mismas; y evaluar si las habilidades sociales de los participantes aportan a la explicación de su ajuste escolar. Se utilizó un muestreo probabilístico incidental conformado por 1082 alumnos. Se presentaron puntuaciones altas en ambas pruebas y correlaciones significativamente altas entre las variables estudiadas. Los modelos de regresión señalan que diversas habilidades sociales explican parcialmente el ajuste escolar de los estudiantes. Se concluye que las habilidades sociales de los estudiantes juegan un papel sobresaliente en su ajuste escolar y se recomienda promover acciones educativas para incrementarlas.
Calidad de formación docente y grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes en la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, Perú.
Authors: Zevallos Parave Ysabel , Sumarriva Bustinza Liliana Asunción , Quiroz Aguirre Gualverto Federico , Gonzales Flores Aurelio , Contreras Vargas Moisés Domingo
Published: January 2022

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación existente entre la calidad de formación docente y el grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes de la carrera profesional de Biología — Ciencias Naturales, de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle. La población de estudio está conformada por 120 estudiantes del régimen regular de dicha carrera. Para la selección de la muestra se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico conformada por 88 estudiantes universitarios. Los resultados evidencian una relación significativa entre fiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta y seguridad con la calidad de la formación docente de los estudiantes de esta carrera, demostrando que existe una correlación positiva media.
Computación física y competencias científicas en estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Educación, Perú.
Authors: Chirinos Armas Daniel Ramón , Urbano Ayala Oscar Alberto , Romero Sandoval Julio Amarildo , Armas Castañeda Richard Miller , Hermitaño Atencio Bernardo Clímaco
Published: January 2022

Debido a que los estudiantes vienen aplicando la computación física, y se evidencia a través de la interconexión del mundo real al mundo virtual con el uso de las herramientas digitales durante la pandemia; el objetivo del estudio determina la relación que existe entre la computación física y las competencias científicas que poseen los estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Educación del Perú. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo y no experimental. Participaron 30 estudiantes del departamento académico de electrónica y telemática, y se halló que existe relación significativa entre las variables de estudio, teniendo como resultado, que a mayor dominio en el uso de la computación física, mayor competencia científica tienen los estudiantes.
Desempeño docente e investigación formativa en estudiantes universitarios.
Authors: Zárate Aliaga Edith Consuelo , Lavado Rojas Betty Marlene , Pomahuacre Gómez Walter , Sánchez Quintana Rogil , Mendoza Tomaylla Jean Pierre Luis
Published: January 2022

La investigación muestra el grado de relación existente entre el desempeño docente y la formación investigativa en los estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, Lima, Perú. Es un estudio descriptivo aplicado a una muestra de 242 estudiantes de dicha universidad. En la recolección de datos, se empleó un cuestionario con parámetros de respuestas de la escala Likert. En base a la prueba Alfa de Cronbach, los instrumentos usados para medir la confiabilidad de las variables desempeño docente y formación investigativa mostraron índices de 0,960 y 0,932, respectivamente. El coeficiente de correlación Rho de Spearman fue de 0,663, con evidencia de una correlación positiva alta. Los hallazgos corroboran que el desempeño docente se relaciona significativamente con la formación investigativa.
Efecto del aula virtual con Moodle en el aprendizaje de ofimática en estudiantes del Instituto Arzobispo Loayza, 2019.
Authors: Rubio González Jorge Luis
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el efecto del aula virtual con Moodle en el aprendizaje de ofimática en estudiantes del Instituto Arzobispo Loayza, 2019. El tipo de investigación fue experimental y longitudinal, y el diseño metodológico Cuasi-experimental. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 66 estudiantes y la muestra fue de 56. Una vez concluido el análisis estadístico se puede afirmar que los resultados de la investigación demostraron un efecto significativo al aplicar la plataforma Moodle en el aprendizaje de ofimática en los estudiantes del Instituto Arzobispo Loayza. Los resultados de la investigación demuestran la efectividad de la aplicación de la plataforma Moodle. Las pruebas de hipótesis resultaron favorables tanto en la general como en las específicas.
Estrategias motivadoras y aprendizaje creativo.
Authors: Gonzales Flores Aurelio , Mora Santiago Rubén José , Figueroa Hurtado Fany Silvana , Mejía de Paz Octavio David
Published: January 2022

El presente artículo de enfoque cuantitativo tuvo como objetivo demostrar cómo influyen las estrategias motivadoras en el desarrollo del aprendizaje creativo, como una preocupación docente en la transferencia de conocimientos y en condiciones actuales en los que el docente debe desplegar metodologías orientadas a la aplicación práctica, centradas en el aprendizaje cognitivo, procedimental y actitudinal, mediante tres cuestionarios que miden cada dimensión, sometidos a juicio de experto para evaluar la validez de su contenido. Se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico, intencionado en la Escuela de Posgrado de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle y se aplicó el instrumento a 226 estudiantes del curso de Seminario Taller de Tesis.
Talento humano y desempeño académico de la Escuela Profesional de Humanidades, La Cantuta, 2020.
Authors: Idrogo Barboza Gloria , Peña Corahua Julio Daniel , Oropesa Avellaneda Graciela , Chávez Peraltilla Juan Ciro , Álvarez Oropeza Karla Denisse
Published: January 2022

La investigación titulada: Talento humano y desempeño académico de la Escuela Profesional de Humanidades, La Cantuta, 2020, tuvo como objetivo demostrar la relación existente entre el talento humano y el desempeño docente en la Escuela Profesional de Humanidades. Fue un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, descriptivo correlacional, transversal, retrospectivo; con una muestra censal de 60 unidades, a quienes se aplicaron dos instrumentos tipo escala con cuestionario cerrado. Los resultados indican que la prueba de correlación (rho) Spearman, con un nivel de confianza de 95%, tuvo un coeficiente de correlación de 0.639 > 0.089. Se comprueba que existe un sostenible desarrollo cualitativo del talento humano en el desempeño académico de los docentes de esta institución.
El Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNE): un espacio para el desarrollo de actividades de investigación de contenidos de Ecología y el Área de Ciencia y Ambiente.
Authors: Vargas Cairo Carlos Augusto , Rodríguez Tarazona Juana Fernanda , Peralta Palomino Marlene
Published: January 2022

La investigación desarrolló una propuesta del Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, como ámbito de investigación donde se desarrollará una serie de itinerarios didácticos como estrategia metodológica e integradora para la enseñanza de contenidos en la asignatura de ecología y ambiente y guías para Educación Básica Regular en el nivel de primaria y secundaria de las Instituciones educativas. Se implementó el programa de voluntariado ambiental, se preparó el reglamento y perfil del promotor ambiental para el apoyo a las visitas guiadas al jardín botánico de la Universidad; así mismo un proyecto piloto para la enseñanza y desarrollo de alternativas ecológicas como el compostaje.
Satisfacción con la educación virtual y rendimiento académico en época de pandemia en estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, 2021.
Authors: Castillo Vento Liliana Isabel , Huerta Camones Rafaela Teodosia , Gatillón Palacios Héctor Esteban , Salas Andia María Fátima , Ramírez Sánchez Marco Antonio
Published: January 2022

Esta investigación ha permitido verificar el impacto de la educación virtual en el rendimiento académico en época de pandemia. El objetivo fue identificar el grado de relación entre la satisfacción con la educación virtual y el rendimiento académico en época de pandemia en estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, 2021.El enfoque fue cuantitativo, diseño descriptivo-correlacional. De acuerdo a los resultados obtenidos mediante estadígrafo Rho de Spearman, se encontró un p-valor = 0,000> 0,05 y una correlación = 0,408**, por lo que se concluye que existe relación significativa entre las dos variables.
Propuesta de instrumento para contextualizar interacciones mediante tecnologías de la información de los familiares de pacientes hospitalizados.
Authors: López Luna José Fidencio
Published: January 2022

La evolución de las Tecnologías de la Información incorpora cambios en la comunicación de la e-Salud propiciando iniciativas de investigación. Se propone la construcción y validación de un primer cuestionario para estudiar el contexto de las interacciones mediante el uso de las tecnologías de la información de los familiares de pacientes hospitalizados. La construcción se apoyó en las fases propuestas por Hernández Sampieri, la validación en base al coeficiente alfa de Cronbach y el constructo mediante análisis factorial. Se obtuvo un instrumento con 20 ítems distribuidos en tres dimensiones y datos demográficos. Presenta una excelente confiabilidad y fiabilidad, por lo que resulta adecuado para medir objetivamente las interacciones de los familiares de pacientes hospitalizados en ausencia de un instrumento similar.
Autoconcepto, proyecto de vida y toma de decisiones: diagnóstico en adolescentes institucionalizados.
Authors: Jara Rojas Tzaytel Alejandra , Echeverría Echeverría Rebelín
Published: January 2022

El autoconcepto, el proyecto de vida y la toma de decisiones cobran especial relevancia en los adolescentes institucionalizados. El objetivo es analizar el autoconcepto y los conocimientos que tienen adolescentes institucionalizados acerca del proyecto de vida, así como conocer la autonomía que asumen para tomar decisiones. Es un estudio cualitativo-fenomenológico, con técnicas de entrevista, dibujo y cuestionario. Participaron los ocho adolescentes que integran la población de un albergue en Mérida, Yucatán. Los resultados evidencian que los jóvenes cuentan con pocos conocimientos acerca del proyecto de vida, un autoconcepto muy pobre y poca capacidad para la toma de decisiones autónomas. Se propone desarrollar un programa para promover el autoconcepto, el proyecto de vida e impulsar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones.
Influencia de sucesos vitales estresantes (SVE) y síntomas de depresión sobre factores de la alimentación emocional (AE) en estudiantes universitarios.
Authors: Rodríguez Campuzano Anayatzin , Veytia López Marcela , Guadarrama Guadarrama Rosalinda , Márquez Mendoza Octavio
Published: January 2022

En esta investigación se analiza la influencia de SVE y síntomas de depresión sobre la AE, expresada a través de factores como AE-Cultura, AE-Familia, AE-Indiferencia, AE-Efecto del Alimento y AE-Emoción en estudiantes universitarios. El estudio se constituye de corte transversal analítico y el modelo matemático utilizado para interpretación de los datos fue el método de regresión lineal múltiple. Se trabajó con una muestra de 355 estudiantes universitarios. Al encontrar factores positivos en el modelo matemático, se concluye que hay influencia estadísticamente significativa y directamente proporcional de SVE y síntomas de depresión sobre AE.
El nivel de vida en zona rural, pobreza y salud mental en la migración por la COVID-19.
Authors: Cieza Paquiyauri Franklin Pedro , Dongo Contreras Daniel , Quispe Llactahuamán Sarita Melisa
Published: January 2022

La investigación es en San José de Secce en la provincia de Huanta-Ayacucho, referente por ser un punto de estudio rural-urbano. La investigación describe el análisis de la percepción del nivel de vida y pobreza en la zona rural del Perú por COVID-19. Se analizan tres grupos distintos, y para obtener a los participantes se realizó un muestreo aleatorio con la aplicación de la entrevista y la observación participante. Se buscó reflejar la prevalencia en puntos como la educación y trastornos mentales con un resultado de 39,4% que evidencian el nivel de vida en zona rural. Hay que implementar políticas que fomenten la reducción de pobreza con trabajo y estabilidad de un predio.
An entrepreneurial activity implementation and assessment among pharmacy students amid the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Authors: Nguyen Elaine V. , Kim So Hyun , Islam Mohammed A. , Chang Youngil , Aoyagi Judy , Hussain Alamdar
Published: January 2022

Objective: To implement and assess innovation and entrepreneurship (IE) learning experience in professional pharmacy students using presentations based on the Shark Tank model.   
Methods: First-year doctor of pharmacy students were invited to participate in an IE learning experience emphasising the importance of self-care needs of the society during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Students’ proposals were assessed by Sharks (inquisitors) based on a grading rubric, and a post-activity survey captured students’ reflections of their experience.    
Results: Twelve students participated in the IE activity, and presented their proposals virtually in a Shark Tank style format. Students’ scores for the proposals ranged from 87.5% (capable entrepreneurs) to 56.8% (incapable entrepreneurs), with the winner receiving a gift certificate. Survey ratings given by students on a scale of one to five for the IE activity were overwhelmingly favourable, with both the activity (4.73 (1.09)) and presentation style (4.27 (0.37)) viewed to be timely and relevant.    
Conclusion: An IE learning activity was implemented and assessed in the pharmacy programme using Shark Tank style presentations. The authors believe such initiatives, conducted either virtually or face-to-face, could serve as prototypes for professional pharmacy schools interested in creating exciting ways to implement IE activities in their programmes.
ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL UTILITY OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PLANT ASHOKA
Authors: Saraswathi M Soumya , Padyana Subrahmanya
Published: January 2022

The plant Ashoka (Saracaasoca Roxb.) is an endangered species in the flora which is very useful in different condition of the health of a mankind. But different source plants are used in the name of Ashoka in the rural area of Moodubidire. Different parts of Ashoka are also useful as medicine in various disorders. Hence a preliminary survey work on ethno-medical uses of Ashoka were conducted at Moodubidire Talluk in Karnataka State. It was found that the various source plants such as Saracaasoca Roxb., Humboldtia brunois Wall., Xylia xylocarpa Roxb., Polyalthia longifolia Sonn. etc. were used in the name of Ashoka. But Saracaasoca (Roxb). is being popu- lar and authentic source of Ashoka, different parts of parts of Ashoka are beneficial in the management of differ- ent diseases in different forms. The bark of Ashoka is said to be useful in the management of menorrhagia, the flowers in gastritis & piles, leaves in acne vulgaris, intestinal worms and stem in the management of Skin diseas- es. The complete documentation on the ethno-medico-botanical utility of different parts of Ashoka in the Moodu- bidire Range were done in the present study.
Keywords: Ethno-medico-botanical study, Ashoka, Saracaasoca (Roxb.), Moodubidire
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF PRIMARY DYSMENORRHOEA - REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: H Asitha. , N. Vijayakumar
Published: January 2022

The medical term for painful period is "dysmenorrhoea". Dysmenorrhoea among adolescents is of primary in nature that is without any pelvic pathology. Among Vimshati yonirogas described in Ayurveda classics Udavarta is men- tioned as a condition with painful and difficult menstruation, so it can be correlated to primary dysmenorrhoea. In this condition the Rajas flow in reverse direction hence the term Udavartini. Women feel immediate relief following discharge of menstrual blood. Normal menstrual flow is the function of Apana vata therefore Apana vata dushti can be considered as the responsible factor for Udavarta. Because of the high prevalence of dysmenorrhoea in adoles- cents and extent of its potential daily interference it should be seriously taken into consideration. Ayurvedic classic textbook along with available modern literatures were referred to make a clear view regarding the concept of Uda- varta and its possible correlation with primary dysmenorrhoea.
Keywords: Primary dysmenorrhoea, Udavarta, dysmenorrhea
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF AMA DESCRIBED IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Kaushik Priyanka
Published: January 2022

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life. It has its own basic concepts like Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni etc. Ama is also one of them. It plays a major role in Dhatu (Dosha, Dhatu, Mala) Vaishmya (vitiation) and production of various diseases in the body. According to Ayurveda Mandagni (hypofunctioning of digestive fire) is the basic cause of all diseases. Ama is considered as Apakwa Ahara Rasa (unripe, undigested or partially digested food) which is pro- duced due to Mandagni. Further it circulates all over the body through Srotas (channel of circulation) causes Sroto- vaigunya (vitiation in channel of circulation) and plays a major role in manifestation of various diseases. Dosha, Dhatu and mala vitiated by Ama are known as Sama Dosha, Sama Dushya and Sama Mala. If the treatment principle of disease is planned by understanding the concept of Sama and Niram, it would give a better result. In this review article the concept of Ama is described from different Ayurvedic Smahitas and texts.
Keywords: Concept of Ama, Sama, Niram, Agni.
MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE THROUGH AYURVEDA AND YOGA – A REVIEW
Authors: Joshi Falguni , Sharma Ravi , Dixit Mahesh
Published: January 2022

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is the third leading cause of death and over the last 20 years, its prevalence has gradually increased. The key explanation may be rapid socio-economic growth, resulting in a transition from traditional to modern lifestyles. From Ayurveda point of view, COPD can be compared with Pranavaha Srotas disease, as the etiological factors and clinical characteris- tics mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for Pranavaha Srotodushti are almost identical to those for COPD and usually occur in Tamaka Shwasa. Risk factors include exposure to air pollution, second-hand smoke and occupational dusts and chemicals, smoking, cold weather etc. which are also mentioned in Ayurvedic classics “Rajasa Dhoomvatabhyam Shitathanambusevanam Rukshanna Vishmashana”. Identification, reduction, and control of risk factors to prevent the onset of COPD are important steps towards developing strategies for prevention of COPD. References regarding lifestyle modification along with treatment principle & formulations mentioned in Ayurveda can be adopted for the prevention and management of COPD.
Keywords: COPD, Yogic procedures, Tamaka Shwasa, Pranavaha Srotasa
Desain Pemberitaan Injil Berbasis Pengenalan Budaya Suku Jawa (Studi Kasus Keluarga Suk di Surakarta)
Authors: Kawangmani Soleman
Published: January 2022

Pemberitaan Injil selalu berhadapan dengan budaya pendengar. Pengenalan budaya dan pemanfaatannya sebagai jembatan komunikasi akan mengefektifkan pemberitaan Injil.  Sebaliknya, pengabaian budaya dapat mengakibatkan penolakan atau penerimaan dan penghayatan Injil yang sinkretis. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menemukan suatu desain pemberitaan Injil berbasis pengenalan budaya rumpun keluarga bersuku Jawa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan pengataman kepada keluarga Suk yang bersuku Jawa di Surakarta dan studi pustaka. Peneliti menemukan worldview keluarga Suk sebagai inti budaya yaitu animisme. Untuk menjangkau keluarga suku Jawa berorientasi keagamaan animisme dengan Injil, peneliti mengusulkan suatu “Desain Pemberitaan Injil-6P”, terdiri dari enam komponen yaitu persiapan penginjil; ‘dambaan keselamatan,  hidup bahagia dan tenteram’ sebagai point of contact Injil dan budaya,  pentahapan isi berita Injil, pelaksanaan pemberitaan Injil, pentingnya motivasi kasih, doa dan pertolongan Roh Kudus, serta pemuridan korektif sebagai basis pelayanan lanjutan. Keenam komponen desain ini harus diintegrasikan dalam pelaksanaannya.The preaching of the gospel is always dealing with the culture of the listener. The introduction of culture and its use as a communication bridge will make the preaching of the gospel more effectively. On the other hand, cultural neglect can lead to rejection or acceptance and a syncretic living of the gospel. The purpose of this study is to find a design for preaching the gospel based on the introduction of Javanese family culture. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Collecting data through in-depth interviews and observations of the Javanese Suk family in Surakarta and literature study. The researcher found the worldview of the Suk family as the core of culture, namely animism. To reach Javanese families with animistic religious orientation with the Bible, the researcher proposes a “Gospel Preaching Design-6P”, consisting of six components, namely preparation of evangelists; 'desire for salvation, happy and peaceful life as a point of contact with the Gospel and culture, phasing out the contents of the gospel message, carrying out the preaching of the gospel, the importance of love motivation, prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit, as well as corrective discipleship as the basis for continued ministry. These six design components must be integrated into their implementation.
POMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOME APRICOT VARIETIES GROWN IN THE NORTHEAST AREA OF ROMANIA
Authors: Sîrbu Sorina , Gherghel Mădălina Iuliana , Iurea Elena , Corneanu Margareta , Chelaru Simona Mihaela
Published: January 2022

The aim of this paper was to evaluated of some apricot genotypes grown in the Romanian North Eastern area conditions. During 2016-2018 studies were done at seven apricot cultivars (‘Mamaia’, ‘Ovidiu’, ‘Fortuna’, ‘Amiral’, ‘Goldrich’, ‘Traian’ and ‘Dacia’) which were in the experimental plot at RSFG Iaşi, Romania. Number of days and sum of the active temperature from swelling buds (51 BBCH stage) to the beginning of blooming (61 BBCH stage), trunk section area of the tree and also fruit’s weight were evaluated. Fruit weight of ‘Dacia’ registered 89.3 g but at ‘Amiral’ were 75.3 g as average for three years, but statistically there were no significant differences from the average. Regarding the period from the swelling of buds to blooming, the shortest period was of 10 days for the ‘Dacia’ and ‘Traian’ and the longest period was 14 days for the ‘Ovidiu’. The sum of the active temperatures above the biological limit has varied according to the climatic conditions of the studied years from 103°C to the ’Dacia’ and ‘Traian’ to 136°C for the ‘Ovidiu’.
LAUGHTER AND EMPATHY
Authors: Răban-Motounu Nicoleta
Published: January 2022

At a biological level, laughter was found to help in dealing with pain and suffering. From a psychological perspective, its effects have been studied both at intrapersonal and interpersonal levels. At an intrapersonal level, laughter contributes to self-regulating emotions (especially lowering the trait anxiety), diminishing the expression of anger, internally or externally, the same time with increasing self-acceptance. At interpersonal level, laughing together builds trust, while being laughed at may be traumatic. In the present study, the objective was to investigate the effects of laughter on empathy, awareness, and acceptance of personal experience. The participants in the study, all women, watched a situational comedy for 1.5 hours, with different life situations which may seem negative, but presented in an amusing manner, and, very important, with a happy end. At the end, they completed the empathy and awareness questionnaires. Statistical analysis, comparing their scores with those in a non-treatment condition, showed that laughing at the situational comedy significantly influenced almost all aspects of empathy, significantly decreasing the personal distress from empathizing with others, but also sensitivity and emotional interest towards them, without significant influence on awareness and acceptance of personal experience.
Islam, Atheism and Anti-natalism: A critical analysis
Authors: Ali Farhad , Khattak Ahmad Hassan
Published: January 2022

The fact that every one of us in this life has to face difficulties, pain, sadness cannot be denied. Quran and Hadith also accept the presence of evil and calamities in this world. There comes the question in our mind that how is the evil present in this world although the world is created by Allah (S.W.T), and He is the merciful and controls everything in the universe. If somehow, the evil was present Allah (S.W.T) could have ended it, but we see that the reality is different. The existence of evil has been used by people as a justification for not believing in God since ages. In today’s world we see people who believe in Anti-natalism and consider life as an evil and in order to save ourselves from the evil they suggest that humans should not procreate. This article has been written after studying the arguments of people who do not believe in God and are the followers of Anti-natalism. The study concludes that evils, pains, and sadness are natural product of this world, and these evils are not a part of Allah’s (S.W.T) creations. Moreover, the changes are part of the existence of the universe and humans, and these calamities cannot be used as an excuse for not believing in God or justify believing in Anti-natalism.
Clients' Satisfaction with Immunization Services at Primary Health Care Centers in Baghdad, Al-Karkh
Authors: Aakef Ihab Raqeeb , Alsalihi Layth Ghazi , Al-Shuwaili Saeb Jasim , Zaki Hadi Wafaa Mohammed
Published: January 2022

Background: Client satisfaction with the immunization service is used to evaluate the quality of the admitted service and at the same time it affects the goodness of the health care outcome.

Objectives: This study assessed the satisfaction with immunization services offered to children and factors affecting this satisfaction.

Methods: Exit interviews for clients were conducted in Baghdad, Al-Karkh in a representative sample of primary health care centers to assess clients’ satisfaction with immunization services. Clients are companions of children encountered at study settings.

Results: Among the 253 respondent clients, 183 (72.3%) reflected satisfaction with the immunization services administered to their children at primary health care centers and 70 (27.7%) were dissatisfied. This satisfaction was significantly associated with younger age of clients (P < 0.05), clients who are mothers of the accompanied children (P < 0.05), and waiting no more than 30 minutes at the health facility to obtain immunization (P < 0.05). The major cause of dissatisfaction was the long waiting time before receiving the service.

Conclusion: Although the majority of clients are satisfied with immunization services; it is important to shorten the time consumed for vaccinating children at PHCCs in a way that gains more satisfied clients.
Inflammatory Odontogenic Cysts
Authors: Hamied Marwa Abdul-Salam , Al-Shaikhani Salwa M. , Ali Zana D.
Published: January 2022

Cystic conditions of the jaw cause bony destruction and may cause resorption or displacement of adjacent teeth. Odontogenic cysts have developmental or inflammatory origins. To describe in detail the inflammatory odontogenic cysts, a manual search was done in hard copy books of oral and maxillofacial pathology, and an electronic search was done in the google website, oral and maxillofacial pathology E-books, PubMed, Research Gate, Academia, and Google scholar using the keywords "odontogenic cysts," "classification of the odontogenic cysts," "radicular cyst," "periapical cyst," "lateral inflammatory cyst," "residual cyst," "paradental cyst," "collateral inflammatory cyst," "treatment of inflammatory odontogenic cysts," and matching each odontogenic inflammatory cyst subtype with these words "gross description," "pathogenesis," "microscopical,"  clinical," "radiographical" appearance. Articles published till February 2021 were included in this review.  In conclusion, an accurate diagnosis of an inflammatory odontogenic cyst requires information relative to its clinical, radiographical, macro- and microscopical findings. In many instances, two cysts that are classified differently may exhibit similar histopathological features. In such cases, clinical and radiographic findings are necessary to make a precise diagnosis.
Melatonin in male and female fertility
Authors: Alawad Zainab M. , Al-Omary Hanan L.
Published: January 2022

Melatonin, a hormone synthesized mainly by the pineal gland, has been found in extra-pineal organs as well. It’s known as an organizer of circadian rhythms and more recently as an anti-oxidant. In addition to its role in maintaining immunity, pathophysiology of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and as an anti-cancer agent, evidence has demonstrated that melatonin exerts a positive impact on male and female fertility primarily through oxygen scavenging effects. In In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) programs, supplementation of melatonin may be associated with better outcomes in terms of sperm quality, oocyte quality, embryo quality and pregnancy rates. This review summarizes various actions of melatonin on the body focusing on male and female fecundity.
Impact of different sources of noise exposure on hearing impairment: A cross- sectional study
Authors: Muhsin Shaima Abd
Published: January 2022

Background: Mental health is integrated into PHC as a strategy of WHO to fill the gap in mental health treatment. Part of this strategy needs a level of task shifting so that mental health care is provided by different level of PHC workers and not only specialists such as psychiatrists and psychologists.

Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of family doctors regarding the provision of psychological health in PHCC and if there is an association between the certificates of these family doctors and their Knowledge and attitudes to psychological health.

Subjects and Methods:  A cross-sectional descriptive study with analytic elements was conducted in 8 family health care centers in Baghdad city/Al-Karkh. Data was collected via questionnaire form which consists of three domains: Domain one includes sociodemographic data, domain two was about knowledge and consists of (7) questions and domain three consisted of (12) questions about the attitude of physicians regarding mental health. A convenient sample of (83) family health care physicians were included in the current study.

Results: The mean age of participants was 42 years (range: 27 – 53). The results revealed that 22.9% of participants were male, 77.1% were female. The percentage of mental illness seen by the physicians daily in the health care center was (15.7%). Physicians with higher degree certificates obtained higher knowledge scores in comparison to residents or practitioners as well as the females reported a significantly higher score of knowledge in comparison to males. Moreover, higher scores of positive attitudes were found.

Conclusion: Physicians with higher certificates had more knowledge and attitude than other certificates; therefore, raising the awareness among family physicians about mental health services through making workshops, symposiums, more training courses is recommended.
Frequency of Pulmonary Aspergillosis Among Clinically Suspected and Under Treatment Tuberculosis Patients , Khartoum State , Sudan
Authors: Baraka Abubaker Agbash , Alabid Salma Ali , Mohammed Mohammed Abdulgadir , Ahmed Nagla Mohammed
Published: January 2022

Background

Respiratory tract aspergillosis is a pulmonary disease cause by aspergillus species which are opportunistic fungi that mainly infect immuno-compromised patients .

 Objective(s)

The present study aimed to detect the frequency of pulmonary aspergillosis among clinically suspected and under follow up tuberculosis patients conducted at Tropical Diseases Teaching Hospital, Omdurman, Khartoum State , Sudan during the period from December 2019 to November 2020.

 Materials and Methods

One hundred and fifty sputum samples were collected from suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and under follow up tuberculosis patients. All specimens were examined using 20% KOH and cultured on two sets of Sabouraudʹs Dextrose agar slope media with chloramphenicol.

Results

Asperigillus species were isolated from 9/150 (6%) patients. They represented 5(3.3%) A.fumigatus, 3 (2%) A. niger and 1 (0.6%) A. Flavus. It was found that all Aspergillus isolates were revealed from Non acid fast bacilli (Non AFB) patients 9/137(6.6%) with the most common frequency among asymptomatic patients 3/35(8.6%) , patients who were under tuberculosis treatment (8.5%), those who were under Rifampicin (RIF) and Isonizide (INH) treatment (10%) and with duration of less than three month. Also the higher percentage (13%) was represented among the age group range from 61-80 year and slightly among males 6/97 (6.2 %) than females 3/53 (5.7%). There was statistically non-significant association between the frequency of aspergillosis and the studied variables in this study.

Conclusion

 The frequency of pulmonary aspergillosis among patients with anti-tuberculosis treatment reflects the need for routine screening and diagnosis of those patients since the use of anti- tuberculosis treatment can promote the growth and reproduction of fungi.

Keywords

Pulmonary aspergillosis, tuberculosis, follow up patients.
COVID-19 and the Conspiracy Theories
Authors: AL-Zwaini Isam Jaber
Published: January 2022

The first known use of the term conspiracy theory dated back to the nineteenth century. It is defined as a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators. It is commonly used, but by no means limited to, extreme political groups. Since the emergence of COVID-19 as a global pandemic in December 2019, the conspiracy theory was present at all stages of the pandemic.
Serious Game Design by Unified Block Interactions to Support Educational Transformations
Authors: Ledezma Maria Rene , Simini Franco
Published: January 2022

This paper introduces a generalized structure for the optimal development of an adventure serious game. Present pandemic conditions induce transformations in educational methods, of which games are an attractive option. A serious game is an interdisciplinary team project for which our structure allows all members to interact irrespective of computer science proficiency. A method of interaction between unified blocks is proposed, consisting of five blocks that cover all the characteristics necessary to describe a serious game. The unified blocks are: rules, characters, scenarios, communication and score. The blocks are divided into sub-blocks that detail the characteristics of the game. The “luck” sub-block allows the real-life non-predictability dimension to be included in the game. During the interaction of the sub-blocks the different contexts of the game are created. Each context has a specific educational content goal that the player must go through. The interactions between sub-blocks are described in an XML file, common working environment for all the interdisciplinary members of the design team involves graphic designers, programmers, game designers and experts in the content to be transmitted. The principle of unified blocks is applied to the fifteen contexts of an existing game, JUSEGU, for which five new contexts are included and implemented in this paper to increase its educational content.
Elliptic Curve Pseudorandom Bit Generator with Maximum Period Sequences
Authors: Kuznetsov Alexandr A. , Gorbenko Yurii , Anastasiia Kiian Anastasiia Kiian , Ulianovska Yuliia V. , Kuznetsova Tetiana
Published: January 2022

Pseudo-random number generator is an important mechanism for cryptographic information protection. It can be used independently to generate special data or as the most important element of security of other mechanisms for cryptographic information protection. The application of transformations in a group of points of elliptic and hypereliptic curves is an important direction for the designing of cryptographically stable pseudo-random sequences generators. This approach allows us to build  the resistant cryptographic algorithms in which the problem of finding a private key is associated with solving the discrete logarithm problem. This paper proposes a method for generating pseudo-random sequences of the maximum period using transformations on the elliptic curves. The maximum sequence period is provided by the use of recurrent transformations with the sequential formation of the elements of the point group of the elliptic curve. In this case, the problem of finding a private key is reduced to solving a theoretically complex discrete logarithm problem. The article also describes the block diagram of the device for generating pseudo-random sequences and the scheme for generating internal states of the generator.