bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Erythrocyte Indices of Children in Internally Displaced People Camp of Yola, Northeast Nigeria
Authors:   Laboratory Department, Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Asuquo Etim , Akpan Akaniyene Udokang ,   Laboratory Department, Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Adjekuko Ohwonigho Collins ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Services, General Hospital Okwe-Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi ,   Diagnostic Laboratory Unit, Department of University Health Services, Micheal Okpara University, Abia State, Nigeria
Published: January 2021

Background/Objectives: Erythrocyte indices constitute important parameters useful in clinical care of children. Analysis of erythrocyte indices for children in IDP (Internally Displaced People) camps in Adamawa State like in most states in Nigeria was not fully studied. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the erythrocyte indices of children in Fufore IDP camp in Yola. Materials and Methods: This study enrolled 297 children (137 females and 160 males) in the camp with age range of 12 to 61 months old and 201 apparently healthy school children as control group. 3ml of blood were collected from children and transferred into K3-EDTA vacutainer tubes. Full blood count was determined within four hours of blood collection using the Sysmex XP300 hematological analyzer. Results: Mean erythrocyte count of subjects and control was 3.1 ± 0.7 X109/l and 4.3 ± 0.7 X109/l respectively at P<0.05 and red cell distribution width (RDW) of subjects was 16.9% while that of control was 13.5%. Hemoglobin level of subject and control was 9.7 ± 1.1 g/dl and 12.4 ± 1.3 g/dl respectively. The mean Pack Cell Volume (PCV) of subjects was 32.7 ± 0.3% while the PCV of control group was 37.0 ± 0.2%. The Mean Cell Volume (MCV) of subject and control group was 74.8 ± 0.6 fl and 81 ± 0.5 fl respectively while Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH) of the control and subject group was 26.9 ± 0.9 pg and 27 ± 0.4 pg respectively at P<0.05. Conclusion: Children in IDP camp had lower RBC count, PCV, MCV, Hemoglobin values and higher RDW value than the control group at P<0.05. Hence microcytic and iron deficiency anemia was observed among children in Fufore IDP camp in Yola.
MHC genes in Invertebrates: The Echinodermata
Authors:   556 rue Isabelle Romée, 45640 Sandillon, France, Michel Leclerc , Ariane Jolly ,   Genosplice, Paris, France, Pierre de la Grange ,   Genosplice, Paris, France
Published: January 2021

The MHC is a set of genes that codes for cell surface proteins essential for the acquired immune system to recognize foreign molecules in vertebrates and MHC II gene was described in Echinodermata for the first time. For the present time, MHC Class I gene was not found in a significant manner so for concluding the existence of MHC I gene in Echinodermata, further studies will be necessarily done.
If You Love Your Child, Dare to Scold; If You Love Your Cat, Guarding It
Authors:   Research for Social Advancement, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Uqbah Iqbal
Published: January 2021

Cats are cute and tame pet in our lives. Columbia University studies find that interactions with cats can improve the serotonin hormone in our body that function to regulate the mood, reduce negative emotions and make someone happier, thus reducing the stress of feeling and loneliness within us.
Cultura da Qualidade dos Técnicos de Radiologia de um Centro Hospitalar De Lisboa
Authors: Coelho Ana Ferreira , Nogueira Fábio , Eiras Margarida
Published: January 2021

Num cenário de constante incerteza económica impõe-se a necessidade de melhorar a qualidade na prestação de cuidados de saúde. Para esse fim é impreterível definir procedimentos e mecanismos institucionalizados para monitorização, avaliação e correção, com vista à melhoria contínua, da mesma maneira que mecanismos de acompanhamento, avaliação e desenvolvimento de Sistemas de Gestão da Qualidade, essenciais para acautelar que a prática da radiologia seja segura, precisa, otimizada e que garanta um atendimento ao paciente da mais alta qualidade, satisfazendo sempre os requisitos da política de cuidados de saúde e contendo os custos.Um estudo de caso foi realizado com recurso à aplicação de um questionário, tendo como objetivo determinar se os Técnicos de Radiologia dos serviços de Imagiologia Geral e Imagiologia Neurológica, com um Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade implementado, possuem cultura da qualidade. A taxa de resposta dos Técnicos a este questionário foi de 84,7% (83/98).Conclui-se que os Técnicos de Radiologia percebem a importância da qualidade e estão recetivos a novas ideias para a aumentar, contudo, demonstram uma preocupante escassez de conhecimento acerca dos conceitos básicos da qualidade. A cultura de qualidade destes profissionais demonstra lacunas que podem comprometer o sucesso do Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade dos seus serviços, sendo uma das principais causas a diminuta oferta de formações sobre qualidade a estes profissionais.
Effect of Algae Decaying on Shrimp Culture System and Suggested Biological Remediation Strategies
Authors: Liao Xu-zheng , Li Jia-zhao , Wang Bo , Qin Hai-peng , Hu Shi-kang , Zhao Ji-chen , He Zi-hao , Chen Xie-yan , Yang Shi-Ping , Sun Cheng-Bo
Published: January 2021

Pond water with algae blooms was collected, and maintained in the dark over

a 2-day period without nutritional supplements. The physico-chemical

parameters and the density of algae were measured. The concentration of NH 4+-N, DIN and PO4–P in water in darkness significantly increased, and the

density of algae decreased significantly. Isolated water was exposed to three

bio-remediation water treatments: addition of green algae, Bacillus subtilis and

photosynthetic bacteria. After remediation, the concentrations of NH4+ -N, NO3-

-N, DIN and PO4- -P in the three treatment groups were significantly lower than

the control group. No difference was observed in the concentration of NO2–N

between the control group and the photosynthetic bacteria group. Results from

all treatments showed water quality deterioration along with increase in

nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. Bio-remediation methods can be

effectively adapted in shrimp culture after algae decay, and one of the most

promising biological remediation strategies is the use of green algae.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON JARA WITH RESPECT TO AGEING PROCESS WITH ASHWAGANDHA RASAYANA AND MATRA BASTI
Authors: Binod Kumar Singh , D.L Bharkher
Published: January 2021

The problem of ageing is experienced by all the countries. According to World Health statistics the life expectancy of Nepalese people has risen from 58.91 years to 67.86 years (1996 to 2015). Ageing is emerging issue in Nepal as well as global. Its tempo is expected to be unexpectedly fast as mortality continues to decline and life expectancy continues to increase. Ayurveda the science of life has observed ageing as a Jara avastha, which is a later phase of life, it is natural, inevitable phenomenon, in which maximum decline of bodily elements that may become as major cause of disability and functional dependency requiring services that affect many sectors of economy, health, security, income, housing, transportation etc. Jara chikitsa has been mentioned as one independent Anga in Ashtanga Ayurveda where Rasayana therapy is capable to impede the ageing process and to delay the degenerative process in the body. In this study we measured the effectiveness of Ashwagandha rasayana and Matra basti and compared with the Ashwagandha Rasayan only in Jara avastha. A total of thirty elderly patients were selected and divided in two groups A and B, given them either Ashwagandha Rasayana with Matra basti or Ashwagandha rasayana in prescribed doses for 45 days. Changes in the subjective complaints, objective parameters of the patients and appearance of adverse events were also evaluated. Both the groups provided better results on the chief complaints But, comparison in between both the groups is insignificant, that may be due to small sample size.
Condições socioeconômicas dos estudantes dos Institutos Federais: o caso do Campus Palmas, do IFTO
Authors: Burdzinski Carla Simone , Fernandez Fernando Negret
Published: January 2021

Este artigo objetivou identificar as características socioeconômicas dos estudantes do Campus Palmas, do Instituto Federal de Tocantins (IFTO). O estudo se desenvolveu com base em pesquisa bibliográfica para a definição dos aspectos teóricos e conceituais; pesquisa documental para obter dados e informações sobre aspectos gerais dos Institutos Federais, suas principais áreas de formação profissional, o perfil dos estudantes da rede, bem como os dados sobre a estrutura institucional e administrativa do IFTO, dos seus estudantes e, especificamente, do Campus Palmas. Nas pesquisas de campo, foram aplicados questionários aos estudantes, que definiram suas características socioeconômicas, e, posteriormente, entrevistas com as assistentes sociais do campus, em que se pretendeu avaliar o perfil discente, do ponto de vista social. Durante o estudo, foi constatado um número expressivo de discentes em situação de evasão e retenção na unidade, e se examinaram as políticas de assistência estudantil e as ofertas dos auxílios concedidos. Por fim, com base nos resultados dos questionários, realizaram-se propostas para subsidiar as ações, programas e projetos de assistência ao estudante que contribuam para deter a evasão, facilitar a permanência e melhorar a qualidade de vida e as possibilidades de sucesso na vida profissional do discente.
Ações afirmativas, permanência e êxito nos cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio do IFTM
Authors: Custódio Márcia Moreira , Teófilo Silva Ana Luíza Borges
Published: January 2021

Os processos seletivos para ingresso nos cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio do Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/Campus Avançado Uberaba Parque Tecnológico - IFTM/CAUPT – utilizam o sistema de reserva de vagas como política de ação afirmativa em atendimento à Lei nº 12.711, de 29 de agosto de 2012. O desempenho dessas medidas tem sido alvo de pesquisas, por trazer à tona a realidade de que políticas de acesso à educação não garantem a inclusão do estudante ingressante por meio de Vagas Reservadas – VR - se a instituição não apresenta projeto estratégico voltado para a garantia de sua permanência e êxito. Nessa linha, esta pesquisa objetivou compreender e analisar a implementação de cotas nos termos da Lei nº 12.711/2012, no contexto do IFTM/CAUPT, e levantar as ações desenvolvidas pela instituição voltadas para a permanência e êxito dos estudantes cotistas. Na investigação de um recorte de três processos seletivos (2015 a 2017), o estudo mostra que foram ofertadas 270 vagas, das quais 156 foram destinadas às ações afirmativas adotadas pela instituição pela Lei nº 12.711/2012, o equivalente a 57,7%. Dos matriculados nas vagas reservadas, 82 concluíram os estudos no período de 3 anos, o que equivale a 52,5% dos ingressantes por cotas. Pela ampla concorrência, dos 114 matriculados, 97 concluíram ao final de 3 anos do curso, o equivalente a 85% dos ingressantes por esta modalidade. Dos que ingressaram nos grupos dos Pretos, Pardos ou Indígenas (L2 e L4), foram ao todo 37 estudantes que iniciaram, permaneceram e obtiveram êxito com a conclusão do curso no período de 3 anos. Isso é um número baixo em relação aos demais grupos. O resultado também aponta queda na escolha de ingresso pela Reserva de Vagas.
Várias TVs dentro de uma TV: Novos conceitos de televisão e o consumo da ficção narrativa
Authors: Cassaro Valmir Moratelli
Published: January 2021

O artigo pretende analisar as novas significações que as práticas de consumo de narrativas audiovisuais recebem no país, ao se discutir como a televisão, produto hegemônico entre os lares brasileiros, se comporta com o avanço da utilização da internet como fornecedora e produtora de conteúdo. Utilizamos como método os conceitos de sociedade do consumo, de Jean Baudrillard (2011), e de espetáculo, de Guy Debord (1997), enfatizando o contexto das normas de uma sociedade capitalista, expostos por Raymond Williams (2016). Como parte da metodologia, faz-se necessário um comparativo entre algumas das produções da televisão tradicional, ou também chamada de TV aberta, em relação às series disponíveis nos serviços de streaming, cada vez mais populares e em franca expansão no mercado brasileiro, o que acompanha uma tendência mundial. Assim conclui-se que a televisão, meio pelo qual se promove entretenimento gratuito em quase a totalidade do país, vem sofrendo drásticas transformações de forma e conteúdo neste começo do século XXI.
Secular Trends in Age at Onset of Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents
Authors:   Israel, Shimon Shafir Noemie Ben
Published: January 2021

Introduction: It was previously found that age of sexual maturity during the last two decades has declined. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether chronologic age, dental age and skeletal developmental stage at onset of orthodontic treatment have changed during the last few decades in the same manner. In addition, to find out whether correlations exist between these ages. Such changes might have implications on clinical orthodontic practice. Methods: Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs of 300 adolescents (139 males, 161 females) who began their orthodontic treatment during the years 1990-1992 or 2010-2012 (152 and 148 subjects, respectively) were examined. Chronologic, dental and skeletal ages were determined and compared between the two groups and correlations between these ages were calculated. Results: Mean chronologic age was 12.26 ± 1.22 years during 1990-1992 and 12.63 ± 1.64 during 2010-2012 (p=0.028). Mean dental age was 12.27 years ± 1.88 during 1990-1992 and 13.02 ± 2.20 during 2010-2012 (p=0.002). Mean skeletal developmental stage of subjects was 2.68 ± 1.60 during 1990-1992 and 2.99 ± 1.75 during 2010-2012 (p>0.1). Significant correlations were found between chronologic, dental and skeletal ages. Conclusions: Although no significant change of skeletal developmental stage upon commencing orthodontic treatment has occurred over the last two decades, both chronologic and dental ages have increased, particularly for females. There is significant correlation between chronologic, dental and skeletal ages for the entire group, particularly for females.
Benefits, Drawbacks and Precautions of Performing Laparoscopy and Laparotomy in Management of Benign Adnexal Masses in Pregnant Women; A Comparative Study
Authors:   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt, Abdelsalam Walid A
Published: January 2021

Surgical management strategies of benign ovarian cysts diagnosed during pregnancy include cyst resection, ovarian excision, or salpingo-oophrectomy but the best surgical procedure is still controversial. Using laparoscopic assisted methods has been extensively used in management of many gynecologic related diseases in non-pregnant women. Previously, performing laparoscopic surgeries for management of benign ovarian cysts during pregnancy was limited to only case reports, case series and retrospective studies. Aim of the study was to compare between laparoscopic and conventional open surgery for management of benign adnexal cysts in pregnant women, regarding; pregnancy outcome, benefits and drawbacks on mother and fetus, operative and perioperative details. Patients and methods We included 80 pregnant females with benign ovarian cysts who were eligible for the study, splitting them in to 2 cohorts each group contain 40 patients the first cohort underwent laparoscopic excision of the ovarian cyst and the second cohort underwent conventional laparotomy for management of the ovarian cysts. Results We found statistically significant differences between both studied groups regarding the overall costs of the operation as; anesthesia, surgery, and materials costs and in comparison with laparotomy, the laparoscopy related costs associated were higher (p < 0.001). We found that duration of post-operative hospital staying was shorter in laparoscopy group than laparotomy group (p < 0.001). The rate and duration of antibiotic prophylaxis was lower in laparoscopy group than laparotomy group (p < 0.001). The rate of wound healing was higher in the laparoscopy group. The postoperative fever rate and degree of maximum temperature was less in laparoscopy group than laparotomy group (p = 0.005). Conclusion We concluded that performing laparoscopic assisted surgical procedure for excision of benign ovarian cystic masses in pregnant women lead to less blood loss, shorter hospitalization better wound healing with no increased risks of fetal or maternal complications than laparotomy. Although laparoscopy has higher costs but it was more accepted by the patients as it is minimally invasive.
Infection by the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) and Pregnancy: 2 Cases Reports at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre/Abidjan
Authors:   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast), Roland Adjoby Cassou , Eleonore Gbary-Lagaud ,   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast), Denis Effoh Ndrin ,   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast)
Published: January 2021

The novel coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) that appeared in December 2019 in China quickly spread to all countries around the world leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a pandemic on 11 March 2020. This pandemic is particularly serious in that it severely undermines health care systems in all affected countries, including developing and resource-constrained countries, forcing them to adapt quickly. Current data on COVID-19 and pregnancy are limited. The first published Chinese data seem to show that the symptoms in pregnant women are substantially the same as those in the general population. Through the first 2 cases of COVID-19 observed during pregnancy at Angré University Hospital, the authors wanted to share their experience, under the conditions of a low-resources country
Fertility Preservation in Sub-Sahara Africa: Myth or Reality
Authors:   Nordica Fertility Center, 106/108 Norman-Williams Street, Southwest Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, M Afolabi Bamgboye , B Ajayi Abayomi ,   Nordica Fertility Center, 106/108 Norman-Williams Street, Southwest Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, D Ajayi Victor ,   Health, Environment and Development Foundation, 18, Ogunfunmi Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Published: January 2021

Due to current developments in cancer therapy, there has been an increase in the number of cancer survivors. Nevertheless, cancer patients or those with other intractable diseases may be confronted with fertility challenges. Though the option of fertility preservation (FP) techniques are on the increase, yet it is not certain if this is a myth or a reality in sub-Sahara Africa. Methods: The objective of this study was to assess the opinions, knowledge and attitude of gynecologists from different parts of Nigeria on fertility preservation among women in child-bearing age with cancer. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted among gynecologists who were asked about their opinions on the possibility of FP in the country and about factors that could support or degrade it. Findings: Gynecologists agreed that awareness and cost are important as people have to know the availability of such facility before accessing it. Sociocultural aspects of FP were deliberated upon positively. There is always suspicion about how “the doctors can take out my eggs, freeze them for a long time and these eggs still survive.” Certain participant held the view “a lot of people have issued with mixing up gametes” while another wanted the subsidy of FP by the government. Interpretation: The positive opinions of the gynecologists towards fertility preservation far out-weight negative opinions. Public awareness, cost and sociocultural characteristics were deliberated upon by participants in the FGD. Greater emphasis should be placed on counselling opportunities, the provision of adequate information and supporting material. A better understanding of these issues will hopefully enhance patients’ decision-making about FP options and assist the development of strategies to improve quality of care.
Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention and Processes of Resilience
Authors:   College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, USA, Williams-Breault Beth D
Published: January 2021

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major global public health concern causing negative health effects that go beyond physical and emotional trauma. Effects can include long-term adverse outcomes such as personality disorders, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, suicidality, unwanted pregnancy, and STIs. Several interventions including Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) have proven to be effective. However, in minimizing the long-term negative effects of CSA, the areas of prevention and early recognition are critical.
Infection by the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) and Pregnancy: 2 Cases Reports at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre/Abidjan
Authors:   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast), Roland Adjoby Cassou , Eleonore Gbary-Lagaud ,   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast), Denis Effoh Ndrin ,   Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at the University Teaching Hospital of Angre (Ivory Coast)
Published: January 2021

The novel coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) that appeared in December 2019 in China quickly spread to all countries around the world leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a pandemic on 11 March 2020. This pandemic is particularly serious in that it severely undermines health care systems in all affected countries, including developing and resource-constrained countries, forcing them to adapt quickly. Current data on COVID-19 and pregnancy are limited. The first published Chinese data seem to show that the symptoms in pregnant women are substantially the same as those in the general population. Through the first 2 cases of COVID-19 observed during pregnancy at Angré University Hospital, the authors wanted to share their experience, under the conditions of a low-resources country.
Treatment of Pediatric Intussusception by Pneumatic Reduction: a Safe Technique using Equipment Readily Available in the Hospital
Authors:   Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Sawan Pracharak Hospital, Sakulsansern Kwanhathai
Published: January 2021

Treatment of Pediatric Intussusception by Pneumatic Reduction: a Safe Technique using Equipment Readily Available in the Hospital
Do Morbidly Obese (BMI >40) Patients Have Increased Healing Complications Post Orthopedic Total Knee Replacement (TKA)?: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature
Authors:   Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC 27546, USA, McCray Edwin , Maharty Donald ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, 1638 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304, USA, Terala Harshit ,   Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC 27546, USA
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Faced with the looming obesity epidemic, orthopedic surgeons are finding an increase in demand and popularity of joint replacement surgeries, particularly those of the knee. Equally alarming is the younger age and higher BMI at which patients are electing to have the procedure performed, despite attempts at weight management and other interventions. Along with the innumerable comorbidities associated with obesity it is proving to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons especially in terms of postoperative complications for patients at an elevated BMI.
A Rare Case of Dermoid Cyst Arising from Adrenal Gland in an Adult Female
Authors:   Consultant Urologist, KRL Hospital, Mansoor Hassan , Bangash Kashif ,   Assistant Professor of Urology, KRL Hospital, Majeed Syed Muhammad Kamran ,   Professor of Urology, KRL Hospital, Mumtaz Hassan ,   House Surgeon, KRL Hospital, Ilahi Irfan ,   Professor of Surgery, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Ahmad Shahzaib ,   Medical Student, King Edward Medical University Lahore
Published: January 2021

Dermoid cysts of the adrenal glands are very rare in clinical practice of a urologist. These are commonly seen in pediatric age group and very uncommonly in adult patients. We report a rare case of a patient with dermoid cyst of right adrenal gland who presented in Outpatient department with attacks of paroxysmal hypertension and right flank pain for duration of 2 months. CT urography showed a large mass arising from the upper pole of the kidney with extension into the lower lobe of the liver. The tumor comprised of lobules of glomerulosa cells, sweat glands ducts, lobules of sebaceous glands and hair shaft. The patient was successfully treated by surgical excision of the dermoid cyst and patient was discharged on 4th postoperative day in stable and healthy condition
Socio demographic determinants of BMI of Pakistani women: an evidence from PDHS (2017-18) using quantile regression analysis
Authors: Asifa Kamal  , Aqsa Asghar Ali  , Sameena Irfan
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To explore the socio demographic determinants of nutritional status of Pakistani women.
Methods: Secondary data from recent Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS 2017-18) is taken. Data collection period is from 22 November 2017 to 30 April 2018. Ordinary least square (OLS) and quantile regression (QR) models are used for analysis.
Results: QR model is found appropriate for BMI data to capture effect at different level of distribution of BMI. Less than 5% women are under nutrition for some categories of factors. Age of women, women’s education, frequency of watching TV, wealth index, husband’s education and region (KPK, Balochistan) showed a positive effect on women’s BMI in Pakistan across all conditional distribution of BMI. In contrary, age of women at first birth, women’s agriculture or manual working status, gender of household head (female) and region (Sindh) showed negative effect on women’s BMI in Pakistan.
Conclusion: It is concluded that overweight/obesity is becoming serious problem as compared to undernutrition in Pakistani women. Percentage of deprived women is little and level of under nutrition is also not alarming.  Privileged women (with respect to education, economic status, urbanization, sedentary life style) have more chances to have higher BMI (overweight or obese). Women of KPK and Balochistan are at higher risk of overweight/ obesity as compared to Punjabi women.
Keywords: PDHS 2017-18, Ordinary Least Square (OLS), Quantile Regression (QR) Model, Continuous....
INTEGRATION PROCESS OF SYRIAN MIGRANTS FOLLOWING THE EU-TURKEY READMISSION AGREEMENT: CASE OF SYRIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN İZMİR
Authors: ÜNALP ÇEPEL Zühal , ABKA Sinem , DURMUŞLAR Tuğcan
Published: January 2021

This article aims to analyze the current challenges and integration prospects of Syrian university students in İzmir. Methodologically it is based on a case study through the questionnaire results of 22 Syrian students in İzmir and 3 interviews with experts from public institutions. The article evaluates how the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement has influenced Turkey’s integration policy over the Syrian migrants. It is argued that Syrian university students in İzmir are directly influenced from the comprehensive policies of public institutions and universities. However they still face with educational, socio-cultural and economic challenges. Generating certain solutions to those challenges can be possible through solid coordination of the institutions.
LA NUEVA POLÍTICA DE VIVIENDA EN ESPAÑA Y SU INCIDENCIA EN EL PLAN 2018-2021
Authors: GUILLÉN NAVARRO NICOLÁS ALEJANDRO
Published: January 2021

El Plan de vivienda 2018-2021 consolida los planteamientos iniciados en el anterior Plan, con el apoyo al alquiler y a la rehabilitación como piezas clave. La incorporación de un bloque importante de ayudas para dinamizar el sector del alquiler o el apoyo a colectivos sociales como los menores de 35 años, los mayores de 65, las personas discapacitadas o las personas en situación de desahucio o lanzamiento son algunos de los puntos fuertes de este Plan, todo ello en un periodo de transición y recuperación económica que ofrece muchas dudas de cuál va a ser el devenir del sector de la construcción en España.

2018-2021 Etxebizitza Planak finkatu egiten ditu aurreko planean hasitako planteamenduak, alokairua eta birgaitzea sustatuz osagai gako gisa. Plan honen indarguneetako batzuk dira, esaterako, alokairuaren arloa dinamizatzeko laguntza multzo oparoa, edo gizarte-talde batzuentzako laguntzak, hala nola 35 urtez beherako pertsonak, 65 urtez gorakoak, desgaitasunen bat dutenak edota utzarazpen- edo botatze-egoeran daudenak xede dituztenak; hori guztia, Espainiako eraikuntzaren sektorearen etorkizunaz zalantza ugari eragiten dituen ekonomiaren trantsizio- eta berpizte-aldi batean.

The 2018-2020 Housing Plan reinforces the approaches that were initiated during the former Plan supporting renting and restoration as cornerstones. The inclusion of an important block of aids to enliven the renting sector or the support to social collectives as those younger than 35 years of age, people older than 65, disabled people or persons at the risk of eviction are some of the strengths in this Plan, and all of this for a period of transition and economic recovery that makes very doubtful the future of the building sector in Spain.
UNA PROPUESTA DE MODULACIÓN DE LOS EFECTOS EX TUNC DE LAS SENTENCIAS ANULATORIAS DE LOS PLANES URBANÍSTICOS A LA VISTA DE LA DOCTRINA PROSPECTIVA DEL TRIBUNAL CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: PASCUAL MARTÍN JESÚS IGNACIO
Published: January 2021

En la actualidad asistimos a la proliferación de sentencias anulatorias de planes urbanísticos. Su consideración como normas reglamentarias asocia cualquier infracción en que puedan incurrir los mismos -ya sea sustantiva o relativa a su procedimiento de elaboración- a la nulidad de pleno Derecho con efectos ex tunc, sin que en ningún caso quepa acudir a la figura de la convalidación. Los Tribunales contencioso administrativos vienen aplicando de manera rigurosa y monolíticamente esta doctrina sin moderar consecuencias. Frente a ello se propugna que puedan, aún en ausencia de previsión legal expresa al respecto a: (i) dar efectos simplemente prospectivos o ex nunc a sus resoluciones (ii) suspender los efectos de la nulidad a fin dar tiempo a la aprobación de un nuevo plan; y (iii) desvincular la declaración de inconstitucionalidad y anulación del plan, tal y como hace, igualmente sin cobertura legal, el Tribunal Constitucional al enjuiciar las leyes.

Une honetan, hirigintza-planak deuseztatzen dituzten epai ugari ikusten ari gara. Hirigintza-planak erregelamendu-arautzat hartzen direnez, haiek edozein arau-haustetan eroriz gero -dela funtsezkoa, dela plana prestatzeko prozedurari buruzkoa-, erabateko deuseztasuna lotuko zaie, ex tunc ondorioekin, baliozkotzeko aukerarik inolaz ere erabili ezin delarik. Administrazioarekiko auzietako auzitegiek zorroztasunez eta era monolitikoan ezartzen ari dira doktrina hori, ondorioak moderatu edo neurriratu gabe. Horren aurrean, berariazko lege-aurreikuspenik ez badago ere, honako aukera hauek aldezten dira: (I) haien ebazpenei aurrera begirako ondorio hutsak edo ex nunc ondorioak ematea; (II) deuseztasunaren ondorioak etetea, beste plan bat onartu artean; eta (III) konstituzio-kontrakotasunaren adierazpena eta planaren deuseztatzea bereiztea, hala egiten baitu, legezko estaldurarik gabe berak ere, Konstituzio Auzitegiak legeak epaitzen dituenean.

At present we are witnessing the proliferation of annulment sentences of urban plans. Its consideration as regulatory standards associates any infringement that may be incurred by them -either substantive or related to its elaboration procedure- to the legally void with ex tunc effects without in any case being able to go to the figure of the validation. The contentious administrative tribunals are rigorously and monolithically applying this doctrine without moderating in consequences. In view of this, it is proposed that they may, even in the absence of a legal provision, expressly: (i) give effects that are purely prospective or ex nunc to their resolutions (ii) suspend the effects of nullity to allow time for approval of a new plan; and (iii) unlink the declaration of unconstitutionality and annulment of the plan, as it does, also without legal coverage, the Constitutional Court when judging the laws.
EL CONTROL DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN POR LA JURISDICCIÓN PENAL
Authors: REBOLLO PUIG MANUEL
Published: January 2021

La jurisdicción penal está ampliamente abierta al control de la Administración. No sólo impone penas a las autoridades o funcionarios, sino que además declara la responsabilidad civil de la Administración y hasta anula sus actos. Todo ello con extensa legitimación para ejercer la acción penal, sin filtros ni posible colaboración de la jurisdicción contencioso-administrativa. El sistema resultante tiene aspectos positivos, pero también riesgos elevados que deben moderarse.

Zigor-arloko jurisdikzioa zabal irekita dago Administrazioa kontrolatzeko. Agintari nahiz funtzionarioei zigorrak jarri ez ezik, Administrazioaren erantzukizun zibila deklaratzen du, eta haren egintzak deuseztatu ere egiten ditu. Hori guztia, akzio penala egikaritzeko legitimazio zabalarekin, iragazkirik gabe, eta administrazioarekiko auzien jurisdikzioaren lankidetzarako aukerarik gabe. Ondorioztatzen den sistemak alderdi onak ditu, baina arrisku handiak ere bai, eta moderatu edo neurriratu behar dira.

Criminal jurisdiction is widely open to the control to Public Administration. Not only does it impose penalties on the authorities or officials, it also declares the civil liability of the Administration, and even annuls its acts. Moreover, there is an extensive legal standing to bring a criminal action, without filters or possible collaboration with the administrative jurisdiction. The resulting system has positive aspects, but also high risks that should be mildered.
DEL CHIVATO AL COOPERADOR: EL WHISTLEBLOWING
Authors: PÉREZ MONGUIÓ JOSÉ MARÍA
Published: January 2021

En la lucha contra la corrupción y las malas praxis en la Administración no se ha individualizado una única medida que permita no ya erradicarla sino simplemente controlarla. En este contexto, surge con fuerza el whistleblowing como una medida coadyuvante que ha demostrado su efectividad en este cometido. Sin embargo, su introducción en el ordenamiento jurídico español no está siendo ni fácil ni rápida en la medida que requiere una redefinición tanto jurídica como cultural para poder ser insertada en un terreno que a priori no está preparado para el arraigo de la misma.

Administrazioaren barruko ustelkeriaren eta jardunbide okerren aurkako borrokan ez da neurririk zehaztu, hura erauzi edo behintzat kontrolatzeko aukera emango duenik. Testuinguru horretan, indarrez dator whistleblowing izeneko neurria, lagungarri gisa, argi erakutsi baitu eraginkorra dela horri dagokionez. Hala ere, hura legedi espainiarrean sartzea ez da erraz eta azkar egiten den gauza izaten ari; izan ere, birdefinizio juridiko eta kulturala eskatzen du, espainiar legediaren eremua ez dagoelako a priori prestatuta hura bezalako neurri bat bertan ezartzeko.

In fighting corruption and malpractice within the Administration, there is not a single measure that secures its erradication nor simply its monitoring. In this context, it emerges with force the whistleblowing as a contributing measure that has been proven effective in this task. Nevertheless, its introduction into the Spanish legal order is not easy as long as it requires both a legal and cultural redefinition in order to embed it in a field that a priori is not prepared for its rooting.
LA DISCRECIONALIDAD EN LA PROVISIÓN DE PUESTOS DE TRABAJO MEDIANTE LA LIBRE DESIGNACIÓN
Authors: ALIAGA RODRIGUEZ RAFAEL
Published: January 2021

Vamos a abordar cómo se debe ejercitar la «potestad discrecional» en el nombramiento en puestos de libre designación en las Administraciones Públicas. Analizaremos el derecho subjetivo a la carrera profesional del personal funcionario público y la distinción entre los sistemas de provisión de puestos de trabajo: el concurso y la libre designación. De la discrecionalidad de la libre designación escudriñaremos los elementos que la componen en relación con el mérito y la capacidad. El resultado de tal actividad, que deberá ejercerse desde los principios de objetividad, imparcialidad y transparencia, nos llevará hasta determinar la persona candidata a seleccionar, la persona idónea.

Administrazio publikoetako izendapen askeko lanpostuetarako izendapenetan «ahalmen diskrezionala» nola erabili aztertuko dugu. Funtzionario publikoen karrera profesionalerako eskubide subjektiboa ikertuko dugu, baita lanpostuak betetzeko sistemen arteko aldea ere: lehiaketa eta izendapen askea. Izendapen askearen diskrezionalitatearen kasuan, hura osatzen duten elementuak aztertuko ditugu, merezimenduari eta gaitasunari dagokienez. Prozesu hori objektibotasun-, inpartzialtasun- eta gardentasun-printzipioetatik abiatuta gauzatu beharko da, eta jarduera horren emaitzak hautatu beharreko hautagaia, pertsona egokia, zehaztera eramango gaitu.

We are going to address how the «discretionary power» should be exercised in the appointment of freely appointed positions in the Public Administrations. We will analyze the subjective right to the professional career of public officials and the distinction between the systems for the provision of jobs: competition and free appointment. Regarding the discretion of free designation, we will scrutinize the elements that compose it in relation to merit and capacity. The result of such activity, which must be exercised from the principles of objectivity, impartiality and transparency, will lead us to determine the candidate to select, the ideal person.
Application ofThe Levenberg Marquardt Method In Predict The Amount of Criminality in Pematangsiantar City
Authors: Gultom Widya Tri Charisma , Wanto Anjar , Gunawan Indra , Lubis Muhammad Ridwan , Kirana Ika Okta
Published: January 2021

Criminality is an act that violates the law that can disturb society and even harm society both economically and psychologically. The number of crimes cannot be ascertained over time because the numbers are uncertain. So that the police have difficulty in overcoming criminal acts. With this research, the police can find out the number of criminals that will occur through the prediction that has been made. So that the police can prevent the number of criminals and increase security in Pematangsiantar city. This study uses an artificial neural network with the Levenberg Marquardt method. The research data is sourced from the Pematangsiantar Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Reskrim) in 2014-2019. The data is divided into 2 parts, namely training data and testing data. There are 5 architectural models used in this study, namely 3-30-1, 3-31-1, 3-32-1, 3-36-1 and 3-38-1. Of the 5 architectural models used, the best architecture is 3-36-1 with an accuracy rate of 85%, MSE 0.1465119, and a maximum iteration of 10000, the results obtained from the best architecture in 2020 are 85% with the number of criminals 394 people, in 2021 it is 62 % totaled 238 people, in 2022, namely 69% amounted to 170 people, so this model is good for predicting the number of crimes in Pematangsiantar City.
Measurement of plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer in a sample of Iraqi patients with solid malignant tumors
Authors: Bahaaldeen Maysaa Awadh , Al-Rubaie Haithem Ahmed , Almothaffar Ali
Published: January 2021

Background: Multifactor affect the pathogenesis of thrombosis in solid malignancy; however, a significant role is attributed to the cancer cells ability to interact with and activate the host hemostatic system. [1] 

Hemostasis is highly correlated to tumor growth, angiogenesis and metastasis, modulation of these pathways reflects interesting and promising treatment options in the future. [1]

Most patients with cancer frequently suffer from chronic compensated DIC and have abnormal laboratory coagulation tests without clinical manifestations of thrombosis, which is a subclinical hypercoagulable state that can be detected by varying degrees of activation of blood clotting. The results of laboratory tests in these patients reflect continuous fibrin formation and lysis during the course of malignancy. [1]

Aim of study: To study the effect of solid malignant tumors on blood coagulation via measurements of plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer.

Subjects and methods: Thirty patients (9 males and 21 females) attending the oncology consultatory out-patient clinic at Baghdad Teaching Hospital/ Medical City were randomly selected and included in this study.

These patients were newly diagnosed as having malignant solid tumors depending on histopathological reports from private and governmental sectors.

All the laboratory tests were done at the hematology and biochemistry departments of Teaching Laboratories/ Medical City.

Results: Plasma fibrinogen level was significantly higher in patients group rather than control group (3.863 ±0.706) Vs (2.497±0.457 g/L} respectively, (P-value 0.001).The mean value of factor VIII activity was {181% ±58.4)and (99.3% ±11.1)for patient and control groups respectively, the P-Value was significant ( > 0.001 ).D-dimer was negative for all members of control group, for patients group ( 66.7 %) of them showed positive D-dimer and (33.3)were negative for D-dimer ,P-value was significant ( >0.001 ). Conclusions: There was increase in plasma fibrinogen level and positive D-dimer in cancer patients compared to the control group reflecting subclinical thrombophilia and higher risk of VTE in patients with solid tumors due to activation of prothrombotic and fibrinolytic pathways by malignant cells which is vital for the use of primary prophylaxis by anticoagulants.
Effectiveness of conventional phototherapy, intensive phototherapy and exchange transfusion in treating neonatal jaundice at Fatima Al-Zahra Hospital for maternity and children in Baghdad
Authors: Marzoog Ahmed Salih , Mohammed Hussein Naeem , Habib Kholod Dhaher
Published: January 2021

Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common disease in neonates especially in early days of birth that requires a good and successful treatment for reducing the severity and its complications that can produce important and irreversible effects.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of conventional phototherapy, intensive phototherapy and exchange transfusion on outcomes of neonatal jaundice at Fatima Al-Zahra Hospital for maternity and child care in Baghdad.

Patients & Methods: A retrospective study was carried out using medical records of neonates with diagnosis of unconjugated jaundice, admitted in the septic neonatal care unit of Fatima Al-Zahra hospital over 6 months period between 1st May till 31st October 2018. The total serum bilirubin, fractionations and blood group were done in all cases. They treated with conventional phototherapy, intensive phototherapy and exchange transfusion according to the severity of jaundice.

Results: Total neonates admitted from 1st may to 31st October 2018 in septic neonatal care unit were 1254, among them 432 (35%) were diagnosed as unconjugated neonatal jaundice “indirect hyperbilirubinemia”. Male: Female ratio (1.4:1), males 256(59.3%), females 176(40.7%). Physiological jaundice was the most common cause 129(29.9%) cases. Prematurity in 104(24.1%) and ABO incompatibility 59(13.7%) while Rh incompatibility 14(3.2%), sepsis 8(1.9%) and unknown causes of jaundice were 118(27.3%) because lack of lab facilities. Conventional phototherapy was the most common kind of treatment in 237(55%) while intensive phototherapy used in 175(40.3%) cases with successful reduction in T.S.B level and the rate of improvement without need for exchange transfusion (92%) (161/175).Only 20(4.5%) cases were treated with exchange transfusion especially for ABO incompatibility 8 (42.1%) cases and Rh incompatibility 4 (21.1%) cases. Most of neonates 429 (99.3%) discharged with complete improvement and only 2 (0.5%) neonates suffered from kernicterus and one death (0.2%).

Conclusion: Conventional phototherapy is still the standard treatment of mild to moderate indirect hyperbilirubinemia. Use of intensive phototherapy in the treatment of unconjugated neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is effective in reducing T.S.B level, need for exchange transfusion and hospital staying.

Recommendations: provide aseptic neonatal care unit in the hospital with further number of intensive phototherapy devices as it is so effective in treating unconjugated neonatal jaundice and reduces need for exchange transfusion as it is proven in the study.
O Desenvolvimento Positivo e as Life Skills de Jovens estudantes por meio do esporte
Authors: Lunardelli Gustavo , Costa Luciane , Silva Ana , Santos Marcos , Mizoguchi Marcus
Published: January 2021

The article aims to analyze the perceptions of student-athletes about learning life skills through sport, including identify the goals and strategies used by teachers/coaches during practices. This study included 61 high school athletes (16.15±0.79) and six teachers/coaches of team´s finalists of Jogos Estudantis Cuiabanos in 2018. The instruments used: Life Skills Scale for Sport – LSSS and semi-structure interview about Positive Youth Development (PYD) through sport. To analysis quantitative data, the ANOVA of repeated measures and the student´s t test were used, and thematic analysis for qualitative data. When compared life skills dimensions, teamwork and goal setting presented higher levels (p<0.05). Teachers/coaches seek to promote life skills dimensions to prevent risk behaviors. According to their perceptions, whether students/athletes as well teachers/coaches, there are possible life skills transfer in sport context, specially teamwork and goal setting. This study indicates that teachers/coaches use sport to promote active citizenship of their students/athletes.
Paro cardiaco inesperado en unidad de cuidados posanestésico en paciente post esterilización tubárica
Authors: Alegre Andrade Patricia
Published: January 2021

Paro cardiaco en salas de recuperación posanestésica, entidad poco frecuente en esterilizacion tubaria. Factores descencadenantes como sobresedación, bloqueo espinal alto, uso de opioides, toxicidad sistémica por anestésicos locales. La ligadura tubárica como prevención de embarazo  definitivo, se realiza preferentemente con bloqueo raquídeo. Paciente de 35 años en su puerperio de 12 horas, se somete a salpingoclasia bilateral bajo anestesia raquidea, con dosis de fentanil de 20 mcg y bupivacaina pesada de 12 mg. Nivel de dermatoma alcanzado de T6 (ideal para el procedimiento quirúrgico), sin ninguna otra administración medicamentosa. En la unidad de recuperación posanestésica presenta paro cardiaco  con inicio inmediato soporte vital avanzado con buenos resultados posteriores. Se le practican los exámenes complementarios e interconsultas correspondientes. Paciente con alta hospitalaria sin secuelas neurológicas a los 4 días posteriores al evento. Se recomienda prevenir y tratar la causa de todo evento cardiaco.