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Regenerative therapy in geriatric patients with low back pain
Authors: Kim Jeongsoo , Bae Kunjin , Seo Jeong Hwa
Published: July 2024

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent and debilitating condition, particularly among older adults, with degenerative spinal disease being a major contributor. Regenerative therapy, which aims to repair and regenerate damaged spinal structures, has shown promise in providing long-term pain relief and functional improvement. This review focuses on the application and efficacy of regenerative therapies such as mesenchymal stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and atelocollagen in older patients with LBP. Despite the potential benefits, there is a notable scarcity of studies specifically targeting the older population, and those available often have small sample sizes and limited age-related analyses. Our findings underscore the need for more comprehensive and well-designed clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of these therapies in older patients. Future research should prioritize larger age-specific studies to establish regenerative therapy as a viable and effective treatment option for LBP in the aging population.
Biomass response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to different textured soils and irrigation levels
Authors: Manare Maxson Masowa  , Phesheya Dlamini  , Zenzile Peter Khetsha
Published: July 2024

Irrigation is required to supplement rainfall to enhance the productivity of chickpea in South Africa (SA). However, the dependence on irrigation can be problematic for SA and other countries with limited natural water resources and variable rainfall. Even though access to irrigation water has been identified as one of the challenges faced when planting chickpea in the winter season in SA, irrigation management strategies for chickpea grown on soils differing in texture have not gained considerable research attention. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effects of irrigation levels on dry matter production of chickpea grown on two soils differing in soil texture under greenhouse conditions. The experiment was arranged as a 3 × 2 factorial in a completely randomized design, with 3 irrigation levels (25%, 50% and 75% of the water-holding capacity of soil (WHC)) and 2 soils differing in soil textural class (Loamy sand (LS) soil and sandy loam (SL) soil), replicated thrice. Irrigation level, soil texture and their interaction significantly affected shoot biomass (SBM) and total plant biomass (TBM). Generally, SBM, TBM and root biomass decreased correspondingly with the reduction in irrigation. The 25% WHC significantly reduced the SBM by up to 60% and TBM by up to 56% compared to the 50% and 75% WHC. The SBM and TBM were higher in SL soil than in LS soil. A significantly higher root/shoot ratio (0.45) in the LS soil than in the SL soil (0.16) indicated that the conditions of LS soil encouraged plants to allocate higher proportions of biomass into roots, possibly due to increased competition for soil resources. In conclusion, maintaining soil moisture at 50% WHC ensures better chickpea dry matter production in SL soil.
Determination Methods of Better Species or Varieties are Important to Agriculture High-quality Development
Authors: Zhongsheng Guo
Published: July 2024

In 2017, Xi put forward the concept of high-quality development, and then, China’s agriculture development developed into new stages of agriculture development, high-quality development. The high-quality development of agriculture is to take some measures and methods to make the land produce the maximum output and services to meet people’s yearning for a better life and agricultural production services. To realize the high-quality development of Agriculture, we must determine fine plant species and varieties, take the suitable initial planting density, and effective measures and methods to ensure the plant grows well and gets the maximum yield and beneficial result. However, there are few reports on the determination method of better plant species. In this paper, we take the semiarid loess hilly region of China as an example to introduce the determination method of better species or varieties.
Ruolo della rivascolarizzazione miocardica nella cardiomiopatia ischemica
Authors: Testerini Federica Barbara Beatrice , Presbitero Patrizia
Published: July 2024

La malattia coronarica (CAD) rappresenta la principale causa di insufficienza cardiaca con frazione di eiezione ridotta (HFrEF). Nonostante i progressi nella terapia medica abbiano migliorato significativamente i risultati clinici, il tasso di mortalità rimane elevato. La scelta ottimale per la rivascolarizzazione nei pazienti con CAD ed insufficienza cardiaca tra l’innesto di bypass aorto-coronarico (CABG) e la rivascolarizzazione coronarica percutanea (PCI) è ancora oggetto di dibattito. Gli studi STICH e REVIVED non hanno fornito risposte definitive riguardo alla strategia di rivascolarizzazione ottimale, mettendo in discussione concetti tradizionali come la vitalità miocardica e l’ibernazione miocardica. Le attuali raccomandazioni ESC/EACTS suggeriscono il CABG per i pazienti con disfunzione ventricolare sinistra severa e malattia multivasale per ridurre la morbilità e la mortalità rispetto alla terapia medica sola o alla PCI. Tuttavia, i rischi peri-procedurali elevati richiedono una valutazione attenta dei benefici del CABG rispetto alle potenziali complicazioni. La PCI, d’altra parte, rappresenta un’alternativa meno invasiva al CABG e potrebbe ridurre le complicazioni peri-procedurali nei pazienti con insufficienza cardiaca. Le recenti innovazioni tecnologiche nel campo della PCI hanno reso possibile ottenere una rivascolarizzazione più completa anche in pazienti ad alto rischio. Nonostante ciò, mancano studi clinici randomizzati che confrontino direttamente la PCI con il CABG o la sola terapia medica nei pazienti con insufficienza cardiaca a frazione di eiezione ridotta. Questa revisione, valutando le evidenze attuali su PCI e CABG, sottolinea la necessità di futuri studi per ottimizzare la selezione dei pazienti e le strategie di trattamento, migliorando così gli esiti in questa popolazione ad alto rischio.
Ruolo dei biomarcatori cardiaci in cardioncologia nell’identificazione precoce della cardiotossicità
Authors: Cardinale Daniela Maria
Published: July 2024

La cardiotossicità è un importante effetto collaterale delle terapie antitumorali che influisce sulla qualità della vita e sulla sopravvivenza complessiva dei pazienti oncologici. La diagnosi precoce è cruciale per l’applicazione di strategie terapeutiche preventive e di supporto. La misurazione dei biomarcatori cardiaci specifici può diventare un metodo di routine utile per identificare i pazienti più inclini a sviluppare cardiotossicità e nei quali una strategia farmacologica preventiva e un monitoraggio cardiaco più stretto sono fondamentali. Sia le troponine che i peptidi natriuretici hanno mostrato avere un valore diagnostico incrementale rispetto alle modalità di imaging nell’identificare i pazienti a rischio di cardiotossicità. Le misurazioni ripetute delle troponine e il trattamento precoce con inibitori dell’enzima di conversione dell’angiotensina nei pazienti che mostrano valori aumentati del marcatore si sono rivelati molto efficaci nel prevenire la disfunzione cardiaca indotta da chemioterapia e gli eventi cardiaci correlati. Ulteriori studi prospettici sono necessari per chiarire se le troponine e i peptidi natriuretici forniscano lo stesso tipo di informazioni o se la loro valutazione combinata permetta una migliore stratificazione del rischio cardiaco per i pazienti oncologici trattati con terapie oncologiche di vecchia e nuova generazione. La standardizzazione dell’uso di routine dei biomarcatori cardiaci in questo contesto clinico è una necessità attuale per il loro migliore utilizzo nella pratica clinica.
Yoga-based counselling module as an integrated yoga therapy to manage substance use disorder: A developmental and feasibility study
Authors: Atmika Y Ramsahaye ,   Division of Yoga and Humanities, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Vikas Rawat , Nagarathna R , Rajesh S K , Arun Thulasi , Naresh Katla , Zaeem Zaidi
Published: July 2024

Objective: To develop, validate, and assess the feasibility of an Integrated Yoga Module for Substance Use Disorder (IYMSUD) which includes Yoga-Based Counselling (YBC). Method: Phase 1 involves developing IYMSUD through a systematic literature review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Several databases were searched using relevant keywords. Studies were coded and qualitatively analyzed using the inductive thematic approach. Additionally, Yoga experts were interviewed, their input was recorded, transcribed, coded, and qualitatively analyzed to identify themes related to YBC and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Phase 2 utilized the Delphi method with three iterations involving 17 experts to validate IYMSUD. Items with a Content Validity Ratio (CVR) score of 0.99 and above were retained. In Phase 3, IYMSUD was administered for 8 weeks on 12 participants following a residential 12 step program. Findings: After reviewing 24 articles and expert interviews in Phase 1, YBC themes were identified to develop IYMSUD. In Phase 2, IYMSUD, incorporating yoga theory, postures, breathing practices, relaxation, advanced techniques, and YBC, met high-quality standards and was deemed feasible for implementation by the experts. In Phase 3, all yoga participants perceived IYMSUD to be satisfactory, feasible, and culturally appropriate and reported no adverse effects. Significant improvements post-intervention were observed in Body Mass Index (p<0.001), Vedic personality traits (p=0.014), global health (p=0.008), psychological domain (p=0.002), and environmental domain (p=0.011) of quality of life. Novelty: This pioneering study empirically integrates yogic counselling into a systematic approach, and shows its validity and feasibility. It could serve as an adjunct treatment for SUD. Keywords: Addiction, Yoga, Psychology, Yoga-based counseling, Feasibility study
MRI Brain Tumor Classification and Extraction using Deep Learning-Based Decision Level Image Fusion Technique
Authors: Ravindran Vasanthi ,   Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Applications,, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, 624302, Tamil Nadu, India, Thiruvenkadam Kalaiselvi , Thiyagarajan Anitha
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The proposed work emphasizes the tumor region extracted from the multimodal MRI brain scan by deep learning-based decision-level image fusion technique. Methods: Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architectures such as AlexNet, ResNet50, and VGG16 perform brain tumor classification with multimodal MRI images Flair, T2, and T1c respectively. Flair images are fed to the AlexNet architecture, T2 images are fed to the ResNet50 architecture, and T1c images are fed to the VGG16 architecture to classify brain tumor images. The classification results from these architectures are fused together to perform the decision on the given inputs. If the inputs come under the decision of the tumor affected then the tumor portion will be extracted using the fusion of three images as a post-processing operation. Findings: The experiments are done using BraTS datasets an open-access brain tumor image analysis research repository. The three CNN architectures' performance is measured by accuracy and gives 0.87 for AlexNet, 0.91 for ResNet50, and 0.99 for VGG16. The extracted tumor region from the fused output image is compared with the ground truth image by metrics such as SSIM with 0.93, DC 0.96, and PSNR with 66.57. Better results are received for the proposed work in the evaluation analysis than the existing works. Novelty: Decision level image fusion limitedly experimented with Deep Learning techniques in state-of-art methods. In this proposed method, the decisions made based on the classification result of three CNN architectures. Keywords: MRI, Brain tumor, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Network Architectures, Image Fusion, AlexNet, ResNet50, VGG16
Cubic Structure on Soft Gamma-m-Normed Linear Space
Authors: Kadari Ramalingaiah ,   Department of Mathematics, University College of Engineering (Autonomous), Osmania University, Hyderbad, 500007, Telangana, India, Reddy B Surender
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to take the lead in comprehending the fuzzy idea of cubic structure on soft Gamma-m normed linear space. According to the theory of Soft m-Normed Linear Space (SMNLS), we offer the conviction of Cauchy's sequence and convergence in cubic Soft Gamma-m Normed Linear Space (CSGMNLS). We have obtained certain results like the concept of completeness in CSGMNLS. Methods: In this paper we defined the soft gamma ring, soft gamma ideals and soft gamma vector space which are used to introduce the notion of soft gamma-2-normed linear space, Soft Gamma-m-Normed Linear Space (SGMNLS) and its properties. Also, the CSGMNLS can be analyzed by using the SGMNLS. Findings: In this research from CSGMNLS construct a norm function that satisfies the properties of SGMNLS, and additionally given that example with proof in which a sequence is cauchy sequence and convergence in SGMNLS if it is cauchy and convergence sequence in CSGMNLS. Also, provided theorem and its proof for completeness of a sequence in CSGMNLS. Novelty: Already gamma ring and fuzzy n-normed linear space has been defined. We introduced the concept of SGMNLS using this also initiated the CSGMNLS and some results obtained from its properties. We suggested a necessary conditions for completeness of a sequence in CSGMNLS. Keywords: Soft Gamma ring, Soft gamma vector space, Soft gamma normed linear space, Soft m-norm, Soft m-normed linear space, 2-Normed and m-normed right soft gamma linear space
Enhanced Filtrate Feature Selection Algorithm for Feature Subset Generation
Authors: Usha P ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamilnadu, India, Sathiaseelan J G R
Published: July 2024

Objectives: In the bioinformatics field feature selection plays a vital role in selecting relevant features for making better decisions and assessment of disease diagnosis. Brain Tumour (BT) is the second leading disease in the world. Most of the BT detection techniques are based on Magnetic Resonance (MR) images. Methods: In this paper, medical reports are used in the detection of BT to increase the surveillance of patients. To improve the accuracy of predictive models, a new adaptive technique called Enhanced Filtrate Feature Selection (EFFS) algorithm for optimal feature selection is proposed. Initially, the EFFS algorithm finds the dependency of each attribute and feature score by using Mutual Information Gain, Chi-Square, Correlation, and Fishore score filter methods. Afterward, the occurrence rate of each top-ranked attribute is filtered by applying threshold value and obtaining the optimal feature by using the Pareto principle. Findings: The performance of the selected optimal features is evaluated by time complexity, number of features selected, and accuracy. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm is measured and analyzed in a high-quality optimal subset based on a Random Forest classifier integrated with the ranking of attributes. The EFFS algorithm selects 39 out of 46 significant and relevant features with minimum selection time and shows 99.31 % of accuracy for BT, 29 features with 99.47% of accuracy for Breast Cancer, 15 features with 94.61% of accuracy for Lung Cancer, 15 features with 98.84% of accuracy for Diabetes and 43 features with 90% of accuracy for Covid-19 dataset. Novelty: To decrease the processing time and improve the performance of a model feature selection process will be done at the initial stages for the betterment of the classification task. Thus, the proposed EFFS algorithm is applied to different datasets based on medical reports and EFFS outperforms with greater performance measurements and time. The appropriate feature selection techniques help to diagnose diseases in the prior phase and increase the survival of human beings. Keywords: Bioinformatics, Brain Tumour, Chi­Square, Correlation, EFFS, Feature Selection, Fishore Score, Information Gain, Optimal Features, Random Forest
Efectos de la Ley Estatutaria de Salud en el comportamiento de las acciones de tutela en salud en Colombia, 2008-2019. Un análisis de series de tiempo interrumpida
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Otálvaro Castro Gabriel Jaime , Orozco Arcila Steven ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Patiño Lugo Daniel Felipe ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Velásquez Escobar José Pablo ,   Universidad de Antioquia, González-Quintero Víctor Stephen ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Gómez Valencia Jonathan Alexander ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: La acción de tutela es un instrumento creado con la Constitución de 1991 y constituye un indicador de fallo en el sistema de salud. En 2015 se promulgó la Ley Estatutaria, con la cual se regula el derecho a la salud. Este trabajo analiza los efectos de dicha ley sobre el comportamiento de las tutelas en salud entre 2008 y 2019. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, con un diseño cuasiexperimental de series de tiempo interrumpidas de las acciones de tutelas en Colombia, a partir de datos provistos por la Defensoría del Pueblo. Resultados: Entre 2008 y 2019, se instauraron 1 719 584 tutelas en salud; estas incrementaron en el 41 % después de la sanción de la Ley. El número de tutelas mensuales pasó de 8714 antes de la Ley, a 12 295 después de su sanción; la diferencia fue de 3581,37 95% (IC 5938,12; 1224,62), con una pendiente positiva de 96,13 cambios que son estadísticamente significativos. Conclusiones: Las medidas adoptadas a partir de la Ley Estatutaria han sido insuficientes para corregir la tendencia creciente de las tutelas de salud en Colombia; contrario a lo esperado, estas han aumentado desde su promulgación. A pesar del cambio en los valores e ideas impulsados por el poder judicial, esta ley no logró una transformación del arreglo institucional, lo que se manifiesta en la persistencia de la tutela como mecanismo para lograr el acceso y goce efectivo a la atención sanitaria. Este análisis aporta un conjunto de elementos —una combinación de aspectos estructurales, funcionales y de la cultura producida— que podrían explicar dicho comportamiento.
The Legal Foundations of the Budget System and the Differentiation of Revenues and Expenses in the Republic of China
Authors: Shepenko R. A.
Published: July 2024

The Republic of China was established in 1912. After the defeat in the Civil War, in December 1949, the state authorities were evacuated to the island of Taiwan that by that time had the status of a province. Conceptually, as in the case of tax law, the budget law of the Republic of China is in many ways identical to the analogues of other states, but the territory actually under the control of the authorities influenced the composition of the budget system and the tax system of the Republic of China. In 1994–1999, in the Republic of China, the local government reform was carried out, the functions of provincial governments were reduced and their level was lowered. The provinces themselves were not abolished and instructions about them are still contained in the legislation. However, the authorities of this administrative territorial unit do not accept budgets and there are no provincial taxes. The study of law of the Republic of China shows, in particular, that the provisions of the Basic Law (Constitution) of the State do not always allow us to come to reliable conclusions, for example, about the budgetary structure.
Specifics of Legal Regulation of Production and Consumption Waste Inclusion in Economic Turnover
Authors: Ilmeneva V. A.
Published: July 2024

The paper is devoted to the problem of inclusion of waste into economic turnover, which is solved within the framework of circular economy. Legal regulation of the circular economy is formed at the level of strategic planning documents and individual motives of persons in whose activities waste was generated. According to the author, for the sustainable use of substances that are currently classified as waste, the introduction of legal mechanisms for a circular economy into Russian legislation is required. Such changes, on the one hand, will reinforce the right of a person to classify a substance as a waste or by-product that has beneficial properties and is acceptable for economic circulation. On the other hand, improving legislation by establishing a presumption of safety of substances generated as a result of production, when creating conditions for their use, will create additional factors for the involvement of waste in economic circulation. Accordingly, it is necessary to build legislation on waste management in such a way that the generation of waste is associated with the possibility of their involvement in economic circulation.
Organization of the basement membranes in the choroid plexus villi of the human brain
Authors: Kirik Olga V. , Alekseeva Olga S. , Grigorev Igor P. , Fedorova Elena A. , Beketova Anastasiia A. , Korzhevskii Dmitrii E.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The choroid plexus of the brain is the source of cerebrospinal fluid and a major component of the blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier, providing active transport of only essential substances and preventing the entry of harmful substances, including proinflammatory molecules, pathogens, and toxins. Basement membranes of the choroid plexus play a special role in the implementation of barrier functions, which underlie the choroidal epithelium and capillary endothelium, and serve as an additional filter for substances penetrating from the blood into the cerebrospinal fluid. The morphological organization of basement membranes in the villi of the human choroid plexus has not been examined extensively.
AIM: to analyze the organization of basement membranes in the villi of the human telencephalon choroid plexus by immunohistochemical detection of type IV collagen.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was performed on archival materials from the choroid plexus of the human brain (n=10; age 29–50 years) using immunohistochemical methods for detecting type IV collagen.
RESULTS: An immunohistochemical reaction using antibodies to type IV collagen showed the distribution of this protein in the subepithelial area and stroma of the choroid plexus villi. All immunopositive structures had clear contours. No reaction in the cell cytoplasm or a nonspecific background was noted. Contacts of subepithelial and subcapillary basement membranes labeled with antibodies to type IV collagen were not detected.
CONCLUSION: The results showed different organization of the basement membranes of the villi of the choroid plexus of the human brain in the subepithelial and perivascular areas. In this case, the subepithelial and perivascular components containing type IV collagen did not merge.
Diagnosis of hemostatic system disorders in patients with chronic heart failure using classical and integral methods
Authors: Lebedev Maxim A. , Patsenko Mikhail B. , Pugachev Maxim I. , Ovchinnikov Yury V. , Melnichenko Larisa I. , Palchenkova Marina V.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The state of the hemostatic system in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) remains an insufficiently studied problem.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: to present the results of an original study of the coagulation system of patients with CHF using an integral technique — low-frequency piеzothromboelastography (LPTEG).
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study involved 90 patients with CHF due to hypertension and coronary artery disease aged 50–75 years. The subjects were divided into groups with CHF I–IIa (n = 30), CHF stages IIb–III (n = 60). All patients underwent a study of the hemostasis system using classical (coagulogram) and integral (NPTEG) methods before prescribing antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy. The comparison group consisted of healthy patients of the same age group without CHF (n = 30).
RESULTS: In patients with CHF, a general blood test revealed a statistically significant decrease in the number of platelets (group 1 — 215; group 2 — 185) compared to the control group — 241. When analyzing the coagulogram, a decrease in the levels of prothrombin (group 1 — 89; group 2 — 86; control group 105), antithrombin-III (group — 76.5; group 2 — 73; control group — 91) and increased INR (group 1 — 1.03; group 2 — 1.12; control group 1.01) in patients in groups with CHF compared to the control group (p 0.05). When using the NPTEG method in patients with CHF, a decrease in indicators characterizing the rate of clot polymerization (intensity of clot polymerization) and clot density (maximum amplitude) was determined when compared with the control group (p 0.05).
CONCLUSION: In patients with CHF, changes in the hemostatic system are determined, characterized by a tendency to hypocoagulation, the frequency a severity of which increases with the progression of the stage of the disease.
Analysis of drugs' use for the treatment of dementia in psychiatry
Authors: Kudryavtseva Anna M. , Airo Irina N. , Petrov Alexander Yu.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The article provides an analysis of the prescriptions of a group of medications used for the prevention and treatment of dementia associated with central nervous system damage. During the period of gerontogenesis, irreversible changes occur in the human body, associated with the somatic state and mental processes in the CNS. According to the ICD-11 classification, this type of pathology is defined as neurocognitive disorders (6D80-86).
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Analysis of the prescription of drugs for the treatment of dementia in patients with disorders caused by neurocognitive changes due to the aging process.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the course of the study, the following were used: content analysis, observation method, documentary, systematic, statistical and other methods of analyzing drug prescriptions. The research base include the gerontological departments of the Sverdlovsk Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Medical documentation with the specified medications prescribed to patients aged 60 years and older with a psychiatric history.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: A trend has been established towards a decrease in the number of prescriptions of drugs No. 1–3, 7 (Galantamine, Memantine, Akineton and Vinpocetine, respectively) and an increase in No. 4–6 (aminophenylbutyric acid, rivastigmine, piracetam). The experts prefer drugs with nootropic effects (57% of the entire sample), which are used along with anticholinergics (14%) and anticholinesterase drugs (29%).
CONCLUSION: According to the results of the analysis, a high level of prescriptions by doctors of specialized departments have medicines numbered No. 4, 5, and 6 (aminophenylbutyric acid, rivastigmine, piracetam).
Le Cygne de Charles Baudelaire: a emergência da alegoria entre-mundos a partir da flânerie// Le Cygne by Charles Baudelaire: the emergence of the between-worlds allegory from the flânerie
Authors: Oliveira Andressa Cristina de , Eduardo Thaís De Carvalho
Published: July 2024

Resumo: Desde sua origem, o caminhar enquanto prática estética está estritamente ligado à ociosidade, e essa característica permite o privilégio de realizá-lo através do ritmo da errância. Essa prática tem um elo muito forte, sobretudo, com a produção simbólica humana, desde os primórdios. Assim, enquadra-se em uma atitude simbólica e libertadora para o caminhante. Neste trabalho, almejamos analisar como a soma de metáforas, de onde emerge todo o significado da modernidade histórica baudelairiana, materializada na alegoria do Cisne enquanto poeta e exilado em seu próprio tempo, se apresenta no poema Le Cygne (“O Cisne”) publicado na seção Tableaux Parisiens da segunda edição de Fleurs du mal em 1861 à luz da interpretação de Benjamin (1984, 2009, 2019) e Hanson (2006) sobre alegorias e dos estudos de Hazan (2017) sobre a transformação urbana de Paris no século XIX.Palavras-chave: Caminhada; Baudelaire; Flânerie; Errância; Modernidade; Alegoria.Abstract: Since its origin, walking as an aesthetic practice has been strictly linked to idleness, and this characteristic allows the privilege of doing it through the rhythm of wandering. This practice has a very strong link, above all, with human symbolic production since the beginning. Thus, it fits into a symbolic and liberating attitude for the walker. In this work, we aim to analyze how the sum of metaphors, from which the whole meaning of Baudelaire’s historical modernity emerges, materialized in the allegory of the Swan as a poet and exiled in his own time, is presented in the poem Le Cygne (“The Swan”) published in Tableaux Parisiens section of the second edition of Fleurs du mal in 1861 in the light of Benjamin’s (1984, 2009, 2019) and Hanson’s (2006) interpretation of allegories and of Hazan’s (2017) studies on the urban transformation of Paris in the 19th century.Keywords: Walk; Baudelaire; Flânerie; Wanderlust; Modernity; Allegory.
The Role of History Lovers Community (Kompas) in Raising Students Historical Awareness At Senior High School 22 Bandung
Authors: Ambarnis Annisaa
Published: July 2024

Extracurricular history activities become a forum for students to deepen their understanding and awareness of history. The general problem studied in this research is how the implementation process of extracurricular history activities at SMAN 22 Bandung to the form of historical awareness of its student members carried out by coaches and mentors. In general, this research aims to describe the form of implementation of various extracurricular history activities named Komunitas Pecinta Sejarah (KOMPAS). The subjects in this research are the coaches and students who are members of the extracurricular history. This research was studied by applying the naturalistic inquiry method with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, documentation studies and literature studies. The data analysis technique carried out consists of three stages, namely data reduction, data display, and verification. Based on the results of the study, the History Lovers Community has a variety of educational-recreative activities carried out every week as a complement to existing intracurricular activities. The skills that are successfully developed are historical thinking and public speaking so that students are able to reconstruct historical events based on their imagination well. Strong historical thinking can increase historical awareness based on the close intertwining of students' historical emotional and intellectual elements.
Penguasaan Kosa Kata Bahasa Arab Menggunakan Kartu Kata dan Teka-Teki Silang pada Siswa Kelas IX
Authors: Arifin Agyl Yuni , Khasairi Moh.
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari Penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan media pembelajaran kartu kata dan teka-teki silang untuk meningkatkan penguasaan kosa-kata bahasa Arab. Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari dua siklus. Data penelitian ini ialah data deskriptif kuantitatif yang didapatkan dari hasil pretest dan posttest, dan data kualitatif didapatkan dari hasil observasi, hasil wawancara dan juga angket sebelum dan setelah penerapan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 9 di SMP Darul Quran yang berjumlah 34 orang. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus dan masing masing siklus terdiri dari empat kali pertemuan Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan media kartu kata dan teka-teki silang pada setiap siklusnya meningkat dengan baik, aktivitas belajar siswa meningkat setelah menggunakan media dengan presentase 77,3 persen, serta hasil observasi aktivitas guru juga meningkat dengan baik. Dari hasil pretest ke posttest pada siklus 1 dengan menggunakan media, rata-rata nilai meningkat menjadi 61,76 persen, sedangkan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 82,3 persen.
Kata kunci: penguasaan kosa kata, kartu kata; teka teki silang
Mastery of Arabic Vocabulary Using Word Cards and Crosswords for The 9th Grade Students
The purpose of this study is to describe the use of word card and crossword puzzle learning media to improve Arabic vocabulary mastery. The research model used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) which consists of two cycles. The data of this research are descriptive quantitative data obtained from the results of the pre-test and post-test, and qualitative data obtained from the results of observations, interviews and also questionnaires before and after implementation. The subjects of this study were the 9th grade students at Darul Quran Middle School, which amounted to 34 people. This study consisted of two cycles and each cycle consisted of 4 meetings. The results of the study using word cards and crossword puzzles in each cycle improved well, student learning activities increased after using media with a percentage of 77.3 percent, and the results Observation of teacher activity also improved well. From the results of pretest to posttest in cycle 1 using the media, the average value increased to 61.76 percent, while in cycle II it increased to 82.3 percent.
Keywords: vocabulary mastery, word cards; crossword puzzle
Gelar Pameran Seni Lukis sebagai Bentuk Apresiasi bagi Peserta Didik Di SMPN 12 Malang
Authors: Kohar Muhammad Wahidul , Wardhana Mitra Istiar , Sadidah Holisatus , Risaaldi Hafidh Muhammad , Anggraini Reza Dwi , Melati Dinda , Fiorintina Fidi
Published: July 2024

Berdasarkan hasil observasi selama tahun ajar periode 2023/2024, kegiatan gelar karya pameran di SMPN 12 Malang belum pernah dilaksanakan. Peserta didik memerlukan wadah untuk memamerkan karya seni yang telah mereka buat serta mendapatkan apresiasi dari orang lain. Melalui kegiatan pameran seni lukis, diharapkan dapat mem­bangun kemampuan apresiasi seni bagi peserta didik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: (1) mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan kegiatan pameran seni lukis di SMPN 12 Malang, (2) melatih kemampuan peserta didik dalam menyelenggarakan kegiatan pameran seni, dan (3) mewadahi kemampuan apresiasi seni bagi peserta didik di SMPN 12 Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang menghasilkan narasi deskriptif. Prosedur pengumpulan data meliputi wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Apresiator seni utama adalah peserta didik kelas VII dan VIII, namun pameran ini juga mendapatkan apresiasi dari guru dan pegawai SMPN 12 Malang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik mampu mengembangkan kemampuan mereka dalam mengapresiasi karya seni lukis dengan baik. Kegiatan pameran ini memberikan pengalaman berharga bagi peserta didik serta seluruh warga sekolah, mengingat mereka tidak hanya terlibat sebagai peserta tetapi juga sebagai penyelenggara, yang melibatkan mereka dalam seluruh proses perencanaan, persiapan, hingga pelaksanaan pameran. Dengan demikian, pameran seni lukis ini tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai ajang pameran karya seni, tetapi juga sebagai sarana edukatif yang holistik, melatih kemampuan organisasi, kerjasama, dan tanggung jawab peserta didik. Pameran ini juga mempererat hubungan antara peserta didik, guru, dan pegawai sekolah melalui apresiasi bersama terhadap seni.
Kontradiksi Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Di SMP Negeri 4 Malang
Authors: Lusiana Desy , Rahayuningtyas Wida
Published: July 2024

Lanskap pendidikan Indonesia terus berubah, tetapi disparitas yang persisten mendorong pemeriksaan kritis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan ganda. Pertama, secara kritis mengkaji Kurikulum Merdeka (Kurmer) melalui lensa etnografi kritis, bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan masalah yang mendasar. Kedua, meneliti implementasi Kurmer di SMP Negeri 4 Malang, memberikan wawasan tentang aplikasi praktisnya. Dengan menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, data dari literatur dan dokumen resmi dianalisis secara cermat. Meskipun penggambaran optimis oleh Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa manfaat yang diharapkan Kurmer belum terwujud secara nyata. Secara khusus, implementasi Kurmer di SMP Negeri 4 Malang menghadapi tantangan, terutama karena kekurangan sumber daya manusia, menghambat pelaksanaannya secara komprehensif. Temuan ini menekankan pentingnya mengatasi kendala sumber daya manusia dan memperkuat upaya pembangunan kapasitas untuk memastikan keberhasilan reformasi pendidikan. Mereka menyoroti kebutuhan untuk menyelaraskan tujuan kebijakan dengan realitas praktis di lapangan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga untuk diskursus tentang reformasi pendidikan, menekankan perlunya upaya bersama untuk menutup kesenjangan antara niat kebijakan dan hasil implementasi.
Resepsi Mahasiswa Sastra Jerman terhadap Nilai Moral yang Terdapat dalam Film Almanya: Willkommen In Deutschland
Authors: Taqilla Firstyera , Afifah Lilis
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, film is one of educational media that brings valuable messages to their viewers. This research aimed to elaborate receptions of German Department students’ class of 2017 and 2018 about moral value figured on Almanya: Willkommen in Deutschland film. There were three purposes of this research. Firstly, was to categorize the German Department students’ reception and reaction to the film which were divided into several meanings and readings, secondly was to identify moral value in film, and the last one was to find out the positive values figured on Almanya: Willkommen in Deutschland film. This research used qualitative method with descriptive approaches. The data were taken from semi structured interview with ten students of German Department. The gathered data were then analyzed qualitatively. The results show that German Department students have good receptions and reactions about this film and each of them being placed either dominant-hegemonic reading, negotiable reading, or oppositional reading according to their point of view. In particular, the moral values figured on this film are honesty, bravery, hard work, trustworthy, togetherness, tolerance, wisdom, and religious. Lastly, German Department students believe that this film is suitable for educational purposes since it has plenty of positive values.
Tari Barapan Kebo Sumbawa Barat sebagai Sumber Inspirasi Penciptaan Karya Seni Grafis Cetak Tinggi
Authors: Sangrani Eet , Ponimin Ponimin , Wisesa Agnisa Maulani
Published: July 2024

Tari Barapan Kebo adalah jenis tari kreasi berbentuk permainan rakyat dari Sumbawa Barat yaitu permainan Barapan Kebo (karapan kerbau). Permainan tersebut dijadikan sebuah tari kereasi oleh Surdianah yang diambil gerakan-gerakan dalam permainan Barapan Kebo. Gerakan yang digunakan dalam Tari Barapan Kebo adalah gerakan khas Sumbawa Barat seperti gerak Ngomek Ngompeng, Merenjang dan Begerik yang telah dikembangkan dan disempurnahkan. Pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan kesenian Barapan Kebo sebagai objek penciptaan dengan alasan ingin melestarikan kesenian ini melalui karya cetak tinggi, Tujuan penciptaan ini adalah  Mendepenelitiankan konsep dan proses karya seni grafis cetak tinggi Tari Berapan Kebo Sumbawa Barat sebagai objek ide penciptaan dan merepresentasikan visual Tari Berapan Kebo Sumbawa Barat menggunakan teknik grafis cetak tinggi. Penciptaan seni grafis cetak tinggi ini menggunakan metode penciptaan milik Gustami yang meliputi tahapan eksplorasi, perancangan dan perwujudan. Kemu­dian tiga tahapan ini dikembangakan oleh penulis agar menyesuaikan proses penciptaan penulis. Hasil karya terdiri dari enam karya yang merupakan grafis cetak tinggi. Hasil karya tersebut berjudul: Ngumang, Ngomek Ngompeng, Barue’, Bagerik, Ngijik, Bakeja. Penulis berharap enam hasil karya tersebut dapat menjadi salah satu sarana dalam pengenalan kesenian lokal dan juga sebagai bentuk pelestarian.
A Study on the Translation Revision of The She King Retranslated by James Legge—Taking the English Translation of Ode as the Analysis Center
Authors: Peishan Li
Published: July 2024

James Legge, a famous British sinologist in the 19th century, translated The She King three times in nine years, and he translated The She King into English for the first time, making great contributions to the English translation of Chinese classics. The three versions of The She King present different characteristics, so this study selects the 40 poems in Legge’s 1871 prose version, the 1876 rhymed version of The Odes in The She King, and the 38 poems in the 1879 selected translations on religious themes as the main objects of study, analyzes the translation modifications at the macro and micro levels in the retranslation of The She King to further explore the Legge’s translation. The reasons for Legge’s retranslation of The She King mainly in terms of changes in identity, adjustments in one's own religious thoughts and poetic cognition, and the care for readers. This kind of revisions and retranslations facilitated the wide dissemination and process of classics.
Osmotic demyelination as locked in syndrome
Authors: Hari Parvathi S. , Hari Gayathri S. , Prabhakar Praveen
Published: July 2024

Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS), also known as central pontine myelinolysis, is a disorder that affects the pons and extrapontine regions. This condition clinically presents with a multitude of neurological manifestations. The pathogenesis of ODS is not yet clearly understood. Most common cause of ODS is iatrogenic rapid correction of hyponatremia with a bolus of hypertonic saline. Very rarely it can be directly caused by alcohol intoxication and disrupted neuronal metabolism due to deficiency of essential substrates. A 34-year-old chronic alcoholic male presented with neurological symptoms and signs for 2 days. Clinical examination suggested multifactorial encephalopathy which was attributed to hyponatremia, Wernickes and hepatic encephalopathy substantiated by abnormal lab reports and unremarkable initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. Although his sensorium improved over the next 3-4 days following slow correction of hyponatremia, parenteral thiamine and vitamin B12, B6 and B3, he suddenly went into a mute state followed by quadriparesis which aroused the suspicion of locked-in syndrome. Since his quadriparesis was accompanied by mutism and emotional incontinence, a lesion above cervical spine was suspected. So a repeat MRI brain was taken which showed development of demyelination of ventral pons, bilateral lentiform and caudate nucleus, posterior limb of internal capsule and both thalami which were conjunct with pontine and extrapontine ODS. Outcome of an established ODS cannot be predicted. Early diagnosis of ODS is a serious challenge as demyelination can be missed in initial MRI scan. So, a repeat MRI based on meticulous clinical assessment is crucial for early diagnosis and timely intervention.
Reverse dorsal metacarpal artery flap: a review
Authors: Ordaz Erick Hidrogo , Ayala Ezequiel Salcedo Ignacio , Sánchez Luis Fernando Bustamante , Kutugata Luis Carlos Dávila , Inzunza José Enrique Santiesteban , Nájera Iberia Maria Ossa , Sánchez Pablo Alberto Mendoza , Jiménez Hector Ulises Quiroga , Vázquez Rogelio Romero
Published: July 2024

Deep soft tissue injuries around the thumb can significantly impair hand function if not managed appropriately. Various surgical options exist for treating these complex lesions, including microsurgical flaps, local flaps, and distant pedicled flaps. The dorsal metacarpal artery (DMCA) family of flaps belongs to the latter category. These versatile flaps can be designed as racquet-shaped, island, or bilobed flaps, utilizing the first DMCA alone or in combination with the second DMCA. In this review, we explore the surgical anatomy, techniques, and clinical applications of reversal DMCA flap (RDMA).
Extreme weather and psychiatric illnesses
Authors: Shah Amita A. , Patel Mayur H. , Shah Ashutosh B.
Published: July 2024

Extreme weather changes as seen in recent years due to climate change are part of larger Anthropocene syndrome majorly caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The industrial revolution in 18th century and rapid globalisation in 20th century have majorly contributed to this change. Though the adverse impact of these changes on mental health are known, the scope of the impact is poorly understood. Climate change can impact mental health by direct and indirect way in short and long term which can range from mild distress to clinical illness. Researchers are trying to understand interaction between the determinants of psychiatric illnesses and climate change to predict future population-level responses to these changes. Policy makers, healthcare sector and communities will have to take responsibility to devise strategies to not only deal with health impacts but, to reduce greenhouse gas emission and global warming. Targeted strategies directed towards those at risk to develop psychiatric illnesses should be implemented.
A study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding sanitation and hygiene among women living in selected areas of Dhaka city
Authors: Hossain Sophia , Kouser M. , Jannat Noore , Malek Abdul , Chowdhury Imtiaj Hossain
Published: July 2024

Background: Access to improved sanitation and hygiene is one of the prime concerns around the globe. This study aimed at assessing knowledge and practice regarding sanitation and hygiene among women living in selected areas of Dhaka city.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban slums of Vellore using the systematic random sampling method. Data was analyzed using frequency and WASH scoring. Further bi-variate and multivariate analyses was done using chi-square test and logistic regression. A total number of 140 households were surveyed using a semi-structured, pilot-tested questionnaire.
Results: The 230 participants, with a mean age of 43.2 years, who were mostly from nuclear families (72.6%) and had monthly family incomes of at least 20,000 BDT, were included in the study. The 37% of respondents had hygienic sanitation facilities, while 42% of respondents had access to Kacha latrines. 69% of the participants used sandals while defecating, and 64% washed their hands with water and soap or ash. A significant association between WASH practices and household members with less than five members and upper middle SES group was found by multivariate logistic regression analysis, with a significance level of less than 0.01.
Conclusions: Since good hygiene will stop the spread of infectious diseases, knowledge and practice of proper personal hygiene and sanitation are essential in day-to-day living. Comprehensive knowledge, more awareness programs, and subsidy policies should be implemented in order to improve sanitation and reduce the burden of transmissible diseases while taking into account regional variations in hygiene practice.
Application of health belief model to assess periodic examination of thyroid functions in children among Saudi mothers
Authors: Bakry Huny M. , Albogami Layan A. , Aljasham Shahad A. , Aldaghriry Shoug A.
Published: July 2024

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common concern in the development of physical and cognitive development in children. The health belief model is one of the models that examines the factors behind people’s behaviors. Aim was to assess the periodic examination of children among Saudi mothers and its association with different constructs of the health belief model.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 participants of Saudi mothers for three months from January to April 2024 by using a designed structured questionnaire.
Results: 88.05% of mothers showed poor behavior regarding periodic examinations of thyroid functions for their children. The significant factors that determined this behavior were the older mother’s age, working status (mother working), positive family history of hypothyroidism, good perceived benefits, and good cues to action. These factors were statistically significant at p value <0.05.
Conclusions: Most of the mothers who participated in this study showed poor behavior regarding the regular examination of thyroid function tests of their children. Factors such as the older mother’s age, working status (working mother), positive family history of thyroid issues, good perceived benefits of the exams, and good cues to action were found to be significantly associated with mothers’ behavior towards this regular examination of thyroid function.