bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La vicenda della morte di Carlo e Giovanni Carafa in alcuni testi di fine Cinquecento e Seicento
Authors: Boni Fabio
Published: October 2020

The article presents the story of the death of Carlo and Giovanni Carafa, leading figures at the papal court, condemned to death by Pius IV, in 1561. Article analyses three unpublished texts (from the 16th and 17th century) that reconstruct the facts, focusing on their different perspectives and functions.
La stiva e l’abisso di Michele Mari. Romanzo fra favola e metanarrazione
Authors: Janusz Joanna
Published: October 2020

From the moment of his literary debut in 1989, Michele Mari is considered to be the representative of classic tendencies in contemporary Italian literature. One of the most noticeable characteristics of his writing is the presence of autobiographic elements which appear in all his works with different intensity, but also the archaization of style and language, literary references and metaliterary reflexions. This article aims at showing how the 1992 novel La stiva e l’abisso connects two of those aspects of Mari’s writing: intertextuality and literary references to adventure novel genre, as well as it reflects on the role and value of the literature for the contemporary people. It analyses basic narrative instances, that is the narrator, narrative structure, place and time of events, in order to show how they result in metaliterary reflexion.
The 9th Canadian Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus: Advances in HCV research and treatment towards elimination
Authors: Li Jiafeng , Casey Julia L , Greenwald Zoë R , Yasseen III Abdool S , Dickie Melisa , Feld Jordan J , Cooper Curtis L , Crawley Angela M
Published: October 2020

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination has evolved into a coordinated global effort. Canada, with more than 250,000 chronically infected individuals, is among the countries leading this effort. The 9th Canadian Symposium on HCV, held in February 2020, thus established and addressed its theme, ‘advances in HCV research and treatment towards elimination’, by gathering together basic scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, social scientists, and community members interested in HCV research in Canada. Plenary sessions showcased topical research from prominent international and national researchers, complemented by select abstract presentations. This event was hosted by the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC), with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and in partnership with the Canadian Liver Meeting. CanHepC has an established record in HCV research by its members and in its advocacy activities to address the care, treatment, diagnosis, and immediate and long-term needs of those affected by HCV infection. Many challenges remain in tackling chronic HCV infection, such as the need for a vaccine; difficult-to-treat populations and unknown aspects of patient subgroups, including pregnant women and children; vulnerable people; and issues distinct to Indigenous peoples. There is also increasing concern about long-term clinical outcomes after successful treatment, with the rise in comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease and the remaining risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic individuals. The symposium addressed these topics in highlighting research advances that will collectively play an important role in eliminating HCV and minimizing subsequent health challenges.
UTILIZAÇÃO DO REPORTANTE PARA A OBTENÇÃO DE DADOS COMO FERRAMENTA DE INTELIGÊNCIA POLICIAL
Authors: Cabral Jr. Claudio Menezes
Published: October 2020

O presente trabalho visa analisar os aspectos legais, teóricos e práticos da utilização, no Brasil, da figura do reportante, também conhecido como: whistleblower, em tradução literal, assoprador de apito. Uma figura jurídica, já totalmente, consolidada na Europa e nos EUA como importante ferramenta no combate à corrupção, à lavagem de dinheiro entre outros ilícitos, que vem sendo estudada, debatida e adaptada para integrar o ordenamento jurídico nacional. Descrevendo suas principais características, verificando os aspectos históricos e jurídicos relacionados a sua atuação, além de destacar a importância do seu uso como instrumento de obtenção de dados voltados para a inteligência policial, modalidade de inteligência de Estado aplicada aos problemas da segurança pública. Sempre ratificando a utilidade do instituto para os órgãos policiais no desempenho de suas competências institucionais, o presente estudo chama a atenção para a vocação natural da figura do reportante, de estar inserido na chamada inteligência policial. Sob este ponto de vista que dissertaremos, dando destaque ao manejo do reportante, destinado subsidiar o trabalho da Polícia Judiciária no desenvolver da investigação policial.
Pseudoquiste pancréatico
Authors: Barrantes Astorga Gerald Josué , Varela Moreno Ana Cristina , González Houdelath Karolina
Published: October 2020

El pseudoquiste pancreático se presenta como complicación de patologías pancreáticas tanto agudas como crónicas. Las opciones terapéuticas para su drenaje incluyen la cistogastrostomía por laparotomía o laparoscópica, el drenaje percutáneo y el drenaje guiado por endoscopía. La determinación del abordaje terapéutico depende tanto de las características del paciente, como del pseudoquiste pancreático, con el objetivo de elegir la técnica más adecuada para lograr su resolución y resultados óptimos. El drenaje guiado por endoscopía ha cobrado importancia por sus favorables resultados, destacándose como el método estándar de oro.
Ileocecal Intussusception in an Adult Secondary to a Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Brito Carlos Hernández , Brito Carlos Hernández , Guzmán Martha Audelo , Arredondo Ruiz Pedro , Sánchez Trujillo Álvaro Cuauhtémoc , Poumian Madrid María de los Ángeles , Álvarez Moreno Diego Armando , Álvarez Bojórquez Mario Enrique , Cisneros Juvera Francisco Carlos
Published: October 2020

Intussusception is defined as telescoping of a proximal segment of the gastrointestinal tract into a distal
segment caused by an organic lesion usually on the bowel that functions as a guiding point been pulled
towards a distal segment due to normal peristalsis. It is rare in adults, and it represents only 5% of all
intussusceptions which for the most part has been reported in the rectosigmoid colon and mostly diagnosed
during surgery. We present a patient with intermittent abdominal pain and intermittent mild symptoms of
bowel obstruction who reveals in imaging studies an ileocecal intussusception and due to his age, loss of
weight, and a palpable tumor, a malignancy as the cause of intussusception was suspected. The
histopathological study reported a colon adenocarcinoma. Although it is possible to reduce an
intussusception, this should be avoided in adults due to a high malignancy rate and a perforation risk of the
piece that might cause tumor cell dissemination. Taking in consideration what has been reported in literature
and the colon cancer epidemiology, we should always keep in mind the possibility of a malignant tumor in
a colonic intussusception finding, regardless if it is diagnosed during preoperative by imaging studies in a
scheduled patient or if it is found during an emergency laparotomy.
Species richness and the level of knowledge of the bryozoan fauna of the Arctic region
Authors: Denisenko N.V.
Published: October 2020

The publication presents the results of the analysis of retrospective data and samples of bryozoans collected in different seas and areas of the Arctic region during recent 30 years. To date, 518 species of bryozoans have been recorded in the Arctic, which is on 26.4% more than previously registered. The level of increase in species numbers in the species lists of the regional faunas was different in different areas. In the waters of Greenland, the found species diversity of bryozoans was on 12% higher; in the Barents and Kara Seas – on 18 and 19%, respectively; in the Laptev and East Siberian seas – on 30%; in the Faroe Islands waters on 30% than it was previously marked. In the Icelandic waters and the Chukchi Sea, the number of bryozoan species is richer by five and two times respectively than it was considered earlier. Our assessment of the modern knowledge of the fauna of this group using the method of rarefaction showed that the bryozoan fauna is still underexplored. The Chao metric calculations also indicate that expected species richness would increase by 10–30% in different areas of the Arctic in case of additional sampling efforts. At the same time, a measure of taxonomic distinguish of the fauna allows to conclude that the species composition of bryozoans has already been sufficiently studied in most of the considered areas of the Arctic zone except in the waters of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
Late Pleistocene and Holocene remains of carnivorous mammals (Carnivora) from the Bliznets Cave in southern part of the Russian Far East
Authors: Alekseeva E.V. , Baryshnikov G.F.
Published: October 2020

For the first time, the fauna of carnivorous mammals (Carnivora) of the final Pleistocene and Holocene of the southern part of the Russian Far East was studied in detail. The well-preserved paleontological collections from the Bliznets Cave, located in South Sikhote Alin and representing a karst well, were examined. Fourteen species were identified, which are currently found in the region, with the exception of the steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) and a small cat similar to the Pallas cat (Otocolobus manul). Two stratigraphic complexes are distinguished. The first, judging by radiocarbon dating (11–12 thousand years), refers to the end of the Late Pleistocene. The remains of small mustelids, including Mustela eversmanii, are found almost exclusively here. The entrance to the cave was small or difficult to access for large mammals, and a bone cluster was formed as a result of the activity of birds of prey (probably owls). The second stratigraphic complex dates from the Holocene. There is no steppe polecat in it, but finds of Pallas cat are recorded. Judging by the composition of the remaining parts of the skeleton, the entrance to the cave increased and whole animals of large and medium size fell down into the cave well, which died there. Our analysis confirms that in the south of the Far East there was a shift of the ranges of the thermophilic species of carnivorous mammals to the south in the cold climatic phases and their movement to the north in warm epochs. In addition, species came from the arid territories of Central Asia (steppe polecat, Pallas cat), which dispersed there during the spread of steppe landscapes in the cold phases of the final Pleistocene and Early Holocene.
Time and Space in Time and Space
Authors: Holmén Janne
Published: October 2020

Mental maps and historical consciousness, which describe the spatial and temporal dimensions of worldviews, are not, as commonly stated, twentieth century concepts. Historical consciousness was coined simultaneously by several German scholars in the mid-1800s. Mental maps, used in English since the 1820s, had a prominent role in US geography education from the 1880s. Since then, the concepts have traveled between practical-technical, educational, and academic vocabularies, cross fertilizing fields and contributing to the formation of new research questions. However, when these initial periods of reflection gave way to empirical investigation, strict intra-disciplinary definitions of the concepts have strengthened disciplinary borders by excluding the interpretations of the same concepts in other fields.
Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia caused by trigeminocerebellar artery
Authors: Ichimasu Norio , Nakajima Nobuyuki , Matsushima Ken , Kohno Michihiro , Takusagawa Yutaka
Published: October 2020

In this operative video, the authors demonstrate the case of a 53-year-old woman who presented with typical right trigeminal neuralgia by a trigeminocerebellar artery (TCA). The TCA was first defined by Marinković as a unique branch of the basilar artery supplying both the trigeminal nerve root and the cerebellar hemisphere. As a result of the close relationship between this vessel and the nerve root, the TCA might compress the nerve root, thereby causing trigeminal neuralgia. However, few cases of trigeminal neuralgia caused by TCA have been reported. This video shows the microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia by the TCA.

The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/UnGsCQRK6aY
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for treatment of complex regional pain syndrome of the foot
Authors: Hines Kevin , Al Saiegh Fadi , Mahtabfar Aria , Keppetipola Kavantissa M. , Matias Caio M. , Wu Chengyuan , Sharan Ashwini
Published: October 2020

This is a case of a 54-year-old man presenting with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1 of the right lower extremity, which was most debilitating in the plantar aspect of the right foot. The patient had prior treatment with thoracic spinal cord stimulation; however, the foot pain remained intractable. Given that his pain was predominantly in his foot and remained debilitating despite thoracic spinal cord stimulation, it was recommended that the patient undergo a trial of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation. The surgical technique for placement of dorsal root ganglion stimulators is demonstrated in this operative video.

The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/_1xMxFZa6tU
Tracing future spring and summer drying in southern Africa to tropical lows and the Congo Air Boundary
Authors: Howard Emma , Washington Richard
Published: October 2020

In southern Africa, models from phase 5 of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP5) predict robust future drying associated with a delayed rainy-season onset in the austral spring and a range of wetting and drying patterns in the austral summer. This paper relates these rainfall changes to dynamical shifts in two classes of weather systems: the Congo Air Boundary (CAB) and tropical lows. Objective algorithms are used to track these features in CMIP5 model output. It is then established that the climatological locations and frequencies of these systems are reasonably well represented in the CMIP5 models. RCP8.5 end-of-twenty-first-century projections are compared with historical end-of-twentieth-century simulations. Future projections in tropical-low locations and frequencies diverge, but indicate an overall average decrease of 15% and in some cases a northward shift. The projected spatial change in the tropical-low frequency distribution is weakly positively correlated to the projected spatial change in the austral summer rainfall distribution. Meanwhile, future projections indicate a 13% increase in CAB frequency from October to December. This is associated with the gradual climatological CAB breakdown occurring half a month later on average in end-of-twenty-first-century RCP8.5 projections. A delay in the gradual seasonal decline of the CAB prevents rainfall to the south of the CAB’s mean position, most of which is shown to occur on CAB breakdown days, hence creating the austral spring drying signal and delayed wet-season onset. Intermodel variability in the magnitude of CAB frequency increase is able to explain intermodel variability in the projected drying.
Prediction of Cloud Computing Resources Based on the Open Source Monitoring System
Authors: Kucherova K.
Published: October 2020

The paper describes the universal approach for monitoring the data storage of a globally distributed cloud computing system, which allows you to automate creation of new metrics in the system and predict their behavior for the end users. Since the existing monitoring software products provide built-in scheme only for system metrics like RAM, CPU, disk drives, network traffic, but don’t offer solutions for business functions, IT companies have to design specialized database structure (DB). The data structure proposed in this paper for storing the monitoring statistics is universal and allows you to save resources when orginizing database monitoring on the scale of the GDCCS. The goal of the research is to develop a universal model for monitoring and forecasting of data storage in a globally distributed cloud computing system and its adequacy to real operating conditions.
Method for Validating Graph Models Based on the Effective Control Algorithm
Authors: Vasiliev V. , Tselykh A. , Tselykh L.
Published: October 2020

The article proposes a method for validating mathematical models represented by oriented weighted signed graphs using an efficient control algorithm. The method considers the validated model in terms of spectral properties of the graph adjacency matrix represented by a fuzzy cognitive map (FCM). Using an efficient control algorithm, you can determine the eigenvector direction of the adjacency matrix. This property defines the criteria for checking the FCM.
The Communication Satellites’s Target Effectiveness Evaluating Methodology
Authors: Abazina E , Kovalsky A. , Pitrin A.
Published: October 2020

There is an approach of the communication satellites comparison presents in the paper. It can be applied in situations when it is necessary to make the promptly and reasonably decision on the communication satellites choice in conditions of limited time for decision-making. The stated choice method differs from the known ones by taking into account the overall characteristics of the satellite, which significantly affect the quality of its intended tasks. The estimated characteristics in the work are the availability, bandwidth, noise immunity, reliability and controlability of the satellite. The paper also presents the approbation results of the propsed method to determine the most effective communication satellite in a geostationary orbital grouping belonging to the Russian Federation, involved in the organization of information exchange of mobile subscribers on the territory of the state.
About the Comparison of Information Security Systems for Asymptotic Information Security Management of Critical Information Infrastructures
Authors: Erokhin S. , Petukhov A. , Pilyugin P.
Published: October 2020

The article discusses the security management capabilities of critical information infrastructures. It discusses approaches to developing security policies that don’t lean on assessing residual risks and identifying a fixed list of threats. We examine the possibility of building information security management systems based on monitoring of security events. A formal description of security events as well as relevant protection methods is proposed. The paper introduces an order relation for information security systems comparison and asymptotic CII security control implementation.
Analysis of the Application of Machine Learning for the Tasks of Telecom Operators
Authors: Belozor A. , Goldstein A.
Published: October 2020

In the transition to fifth generation networks, telecom operators are faced with more and more tasks that require solutions using complex data processing algorithms, in particular – forecasting tasks. Machine learning is becoming increasingly popular for application, but due to the variety of its algorithms and the impossibility of their universal use, there is a need to determine the area of application for each of them. For telecom operators one of the priority tasks is to predict various parameters (contact center load, subscriber churn, loyalty index) in an enormous growth of the number of interacting objects, diversity of services, increasing data volumes. The authors of the report find it interesting to find the connection be-tween the tasks of telecoms operator and the methods of machine learning, which can be used to effec-tively solve these problems.
Method for Determining the Parameters of Interference Affecting the Input of the Repeater Trunk
Authors: Brydchenko A. , Gridnev V. , Gruzdev D. , Miroshnik M.
Published: October 2020

Military satellite communication networks operate under the influence of enemy radio
suppression systems. To suppress the network, it is necessary to put a deliberate interference either at the entrance of the trunk of the communication repeater, or at the entrance of satellite communication stations operating in this network. Taking into account the peculiarities of building a satellite communication network, the most likely effect is the radio-electronic suppression complex at the entrance of the repeater trunk. The article presents a method for determining the parameters of interference affecting the input of the repeater trunk
Modeling PLL Loop with Nonlinearity
Authors: Nikitin Y. , Tsygankov G.
Published: October 2020

A model of a pulse phase-locked loop multiplying ring in a MicroCap11 medium is considered. The analysis uses a nonlinear model of a voltage-controlled oscillator with a user-defined control characteristic. An RS-trigger is used as a pulse-phase detector, a pulse counter in the negative feedback circuit is implemented on JK-triggers. Transient processes in the ring, as well as the spectrum of the output oscillations in the steady (stationary) mode are considered.
Modeling and Analysis of Information Security Threats in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Desnitsky V.
Published: October 2020

The paper presents results of analysis of information security threats in wireless sensor networks and means for their modeling. Research subject. The subject of the research is means for modeling and analyzing information security threats to wireless sensor networks. Method. The work uses methods of mathematical modeling and system analysis. Core results. The analysis of actual threats to information security of wireless sensor networks is performed. A comparative analysis of means for simulation modeling of wireless sensor networks and attacking influences is performed. Two models of presentation of wireless sensor networks are proposed for solving the problems of threat modeling. Practical significance. The results of the work can be used for modeling and evaluation of security of complex wireless sensor networks with a large number of nodes in conditions of organizational complexity of using full-featured instances of wireless sensor networks to solve information security problems.
Model of an operator system for the IP services quality monitoring in accordance with the ITU-T requirements Y.1540, Y.1541, Y.1543
Authors: Vladimirov S. , Kabytova D.
Published: October 2020

Research subject. The paper considers the model of the operator's system for monitoring the quality of IP services in accordance with the requirements of ITU-T Y.1540, Y.1541, Y.1543. Method. Implementation of a generalized monitoring model as a software application based on a two server control system. Core results. A variant of the model and a scheme of the monitoring system elements interaction are proposed. Recommendations on the structure of the system have been developed and formulas for calculating indicators have been proposed. A trial assessment of the public network segment at UNI points was carried out. Practical relevance. The considered model and approaches to its implementation will allow to monitor operator networks in accordance with ITU-T requirements and promote the development of networks and new data transmission services.
Coverage in the Wireless Sensor Networks: Analysis and Perspective Investigation Areas
Authors: Vorobyova D. , Koucheryavy A.
Published: October 2020

Research subject. The article is devoted to analysis of related works and perspective investigation areas to coverage in the wireless sensor networks. Method. System analysis. Core results. The identification of development perspectives of a coverage in the wireless sensor networks. Practical relevance. The results of the article can be used by scientific organizations when planning the development of telecommunication networks, as well as universities in the educational process.
Analysis of using voice assistant technolog in fifth generatio networks
Authors: Shypota N. , Makolkina M.
Published: October 2020

The voice assistant technology is considered in scientific literature as a promising direction for organizing user work with a system of modern devices. Personal voice assistants create for the user the possibility of comfortable interaction with digital devices, bringing him closer to communication with the interlocutor.
The relevance of studying the problem of using a voice assistant in fifth-generation communication networks made it the subject of research in this work.
The article provides a retrospective analysis of real achievements in the field of practical application of voice assistant technology and identifies some of the most relevant directions for the development of the use of voice assistants. The main trends in the study of implementation and use, development of new generations of personal smart voice assistants are indicated. Conclusions are drawn about possible promising directions for further research.
The proposed analysis of the scope of application of voice assistants and a brief description of the history of their creation and development has practical significance and makes it possible to use this publication as a lecture material.
Pomegranate juice protects kidneys from Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity
Authors: Aljebori Hussain A. , Abady Ali H. , Jaffar Alalsaidissa Jaffar N.
Published: October 2020

Background: Cisplatin is a potent anti-cancer agent used successfully in treatment of cancers of solid organs, but it has a high rate of nephrotoxicity.Objective: The present study was designed to study Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and the nephroprotective property of pomegranate juice.Materials and Methods: The experiment was performed on 36 Iraqi white male domestic rabbits. Rabbits were divided into three groups; control group (received neither pomegranate juice, no Cisplatin), Cisplatin group (received Cisplatin only), and pomegranate group (received pomegranate juice and Cisplatin).Results: Cisplatin group showed marked reduction of renal function manifested by high levels of blood urea, serum creatinine, and low level of serum albumin.Raised levels of oxidative stress markers and severe renal parenchymal damage by histopathology.While, pomegranate group showed almost normal renal function tests and normal levels of oxidative stress markers, and normal renal parenchymal histopathology.Conclusion: Cisplatin in a highly nephrotoxic drug, and Pomegranate juice has a nephroprotective activity against Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
Infection control measures to reduce hospital infection rates in the medical city burn center
Authors: Albermani Mohannad , Salman Waleed A. , Hamad Gulala K. , Hadi Eman A.
Published: October 2020

Background: The most serious problem in burn units is nosocomial infection (NI). In extensive burn patients, sepsis is considered the main cause of death; infection control program will help to lower NI and its subsequent high mortality rate.
Objective: To achieve the lowering of NI in burn units, by effect of infection control measures (ICMs).
Patients and methods: This is a prospective study conducted on patients admitted in Burn Center/Medical City in Baghdad from May 2012 to April 2015. A total of 1977 hospitalized patients were included in this study. This center receives burn patients with different severity. In around April 2012 an infection control program was started in the center by the infection control team ICT.Results: The rate of NI was reduced; the mortality rates declined, and mean hospital stay of NI patients decreased. The number of cases with burn wound infection (BWI), bacteremia sepsis and subsequent mortality were decreased.
Conclusion: ICMs helped to reduce NIs in the burn center .Rational usage of antibiotic and baths, new dressing, early excision and grafting are vital and recommended.
The accuracy of pelvic magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of ovarian malignancy in Iraqi patients in comparison with histopathology
Authors: Issa Saba Q . , Mohson Khaleel I. , Fadhil Nawras K.
Published: October 2020

Background: Ovarian malignancy is considered to score the highest fatality among women due to lack of significant symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment lead to good prognosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a major role in the diagnosis by detecting the lesions and assessing their appearance and consistency.
Objective: To determine the accuracy of MRI in the diagnosis of ovarian malignancy and comparing this to histopathology as a gold standard test.
Patients and methods: A follow up study was conducted in the MRI unit of the Radiology Department in Baghdad Teaching Hospital / Baghdad Medical City Complex during the period from 1st of February to 31st of December, 2017 on a group of thirty women with clinically suspected adnexal mass(es). All patients were examined with MRI including the diffusion-weighted imaging. Surgical specimens were taken for histopathology assessment.
Results: A total of 30 women with adnexal mass were included in this study, with a mean age of 46.8±14.9 years. The MRI T1W image of the cystic part was dark in (60%), while the T2W image of the cystic part was bright (80%), T2W of the solid part was bright in (53.3%), T2W fat saturation of the solid part was bright in the majority (73.3%). T1W fat suppression contrast-enhanced of the solid part was avid in 66.7% of women with an adnexal mass; DWI of the solid part was bright in (76.7%). The mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value by MRI for women with adnexal mass was 0.9±0.3x103 mm2/sec. Histopathology mainly revealed mucinous cystadenocarcinoma in (10%) and low-grade serous adenocarcinoma in (10%).Validity of the results of MRI regarding malignant adnexal mass were sensitivity (90.9%), specificity (75%), +ve predictive value (90.9%), -ve predictive value (75%) and accuracy (86.6%). The appropriate cutoff value for apparent diffusion coefficient in differentiation between malignant and benign adnexal mass was 0.97 with 100% sensitivity and 90.9% specificity.
Conclusions: MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging is a valid and reliable technique in the diagnosis and characterization of ovarian malignancy.
Comparison between Mammography and Breast Ultrasound in the Detection of Breast Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue among a Sample of Iraqi Women
Authors: Abdulwahid Hiba mohammed
Published: October 2020

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer reported in women worldwide . In Iraq, it is the  most common registered malignancy. Mammography plays a major role in  the early detection of breast cancers. Dense breast parenchyma has been reported to be the most important inherent factor that limits  depiction of breast cancer on mammogram, and often needs supplementary breast ultrasound for complete assessment. 
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the diagnostic performance of mammography and ultrasound in the
detection of breast cancer in dense breast tissue.
Patients and methods: A record review study was performed in the Oncology Teaching Hospital/ Medical
City from April 2018 to December 2018. The study included forty five females, who attended the Main
Referral Center for Early Detection of Breast Tumors during 2017 and 2018 were diagnosed with breast  cancer histopathologically . They had dense breast tissues on mammography (either heterogeneously dense
breast tissue i.e . category C or extremely dense breast tissue i.e. category D). All patients underwent  subsequent breast ultrasound . Their information including the mammogram findings, breast ultrasound,
fine needle aspiration (FNA) and biopsy results were reviewed analyzed and compared.
Results:Twenty four patients (53.3%) had heterogeneously dense breast tissue (ACR category C) and 21
patients (46.6%) had extremely dense breast tissue (ACR category D). The mammogram detected 36 from 45
breast cancers (80%) while 9 (20%) were not detected by mammogram, so the mammogram had a detection
rate of breast cancer of 80% in mammographically dense breast, while breast ultrasound had higher  detection rate of about 97.7% .The sensitivity of mammography in extremely dense breast tissue was about 71% and in heterogeneously dense breast was about 87% while ultrasound had shown a higher sensitivity
with increasing tissue density (98% vs. 100%).
Conclusion: Breast cancer can be easily obscured and missed in mammographically dense breast tissue due
to overlapping surrounding fibroglandular tissue and additional complementary breast ultrasound is highly
recommended for a thorough evaluation and to depict mammographically occult breast carcinoma.
Observational Study of the Multisciplinaryteam role (MDT) on Healthcare Management of Cancer Patients: Benefits and Barriers, AbuDhabi 2017
Authors: Al Obaidi Ibtisam Hussein
Published: October 2020

Background: Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) are designed to optimize patient outcomes. It appears intuitive that MDTs are essential to clinical decision - making and patient management; however, it is unclear whether that belief is supported by evidence. With regard to cancer patients, studies demonstrated that  treatment plans made by interacting health care professionals are more effective than those made by
individual practitioners.
Objectives: To assess the impact of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) on clinical decision - making and  patient outcomes.
Methods: We follow a descriptive questionnaire survey study design and created a (10) sections  surveymonkey that was distributed via email to (150) experts in surgical oncology, general surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, pathologists, and administrative staff. Fourty (40) completed responses were collected to ensure a statistical basis on which to draw sound conclusions. The remaining 110 staff have submitted incomplete answers. Answers were discussed in a separate MDT meeting with most of the  participants.The survey was followed by an interpretation of the respondents’ results and comparison with literatures.  Results: 75% of the participants chose” Agree and strongly agree”, supporting the hypothesis that MDT  meetings ensure an effective and up-to- date management guidelines. This means that the risk of not  discussing a cancer patient cannot be neglected any longer. So the hypothesis statement (H0) is rejected
and the alternative statement (Ha) is accepted.
Conclusions: The majority of participants saw the value in the MDT process and expressed support for its
implementation locally and nationally; however, feedback about the most appropriate format is yet to be
established. The clinicians identified the need for agreed standards in MDT performance
Spectrum of Chest Computed Tomography findings of Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 in Medical City in Baghdad, a case series
Authors: Adnan Atheer , Joori Salam , Hammoodi Zaid , Ghayad Haider , Ibrahim Ali
Published: October 2020

Background: Native chest Computed Tomography (CT) is a quick, non-invasive and practical investigation & plays an important role in evaluation of Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Objective: to describe the chest CT findings in patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in sample from Baghdad population.
Patients & methods: Study sample consisted of 55 patients with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 from 1st March through 15th April 2020. Native chest CT was performed in radiology departments in Medical City Teaching Complex (MCTH). The chest CT images were reviewed & analyzed.
Results: The most frequent CT findings were ground-glass opacities (47.3%) & mixed ground glass & consolidation (43.6%). Most lesions were multiple (67.2%), peripheral (56.3%) & bilateral (81.8%). Least common findings were pleural effusion (7.2%) & mediastinal lymphadenopathy (1.8%).
Conclusion: The commonest chest CT findings of COVID-19 in Baghdad population were multiple, bilateral, peripheral ground glass opacity & consolidation.
Clinical evaluation of selected Pharmacological Treatments used for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Authors: Altemimy Hasan mohammed
Published: October 2020

Background: Coronavirus is an enveloped RNA virus, from the genus Betacoronavirus, that is distributed in birds, humans, and other mammals. WHO has named the novel coronavirus disease as COVID-19.
Objective: We have conducted this review to focus on the studies that assessed the treatment efficacy and safety of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to describe its relation with the clinical outcomes of patients.
Method: PubMed, was searched for studies on the clinical evaluation of selected currently used treatments for COVID-19. we included six studies about therapeutic activity of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine, two case series about oseltamivir and three studies about lopinavir/ritonavir
Results: some of studies have been demonstrated and approved for a wider use hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19, others concluded that there was insufficient evidence to offer any recommendation on the routine use of these drug in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Other treatments have insufficient evidence to recommend the use (lopinavir-Ritonavir or oseltamivir) for COVID-19 outside of research studies.
Conclusion: In order to determine their efficacy and safety for COVID-19, more adequately powered randomized clinical trials are required. Ideally, these studies should be double-blinded and conducted in a range of settings.
 Keywords: Covid-19, hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, Oseltamivir, lopinavir-Ritonavir
Digital vector in the technological interaction of agricultural production entities
Authors: Golovina Lidiya , Kislickiy Mihail
Published: October 2020

Abstract. Structurally technological shifts in various spheres of life enhance the importance of digital technology. At the present stage, their application in the agricultural sector allows you to get a competitive advantage associated with cost reduction in the face of lower prices in the global agri-food market. The purpose of the study is to determine the role and place of digital technology in the economic interaction of agricultural organizations at the present stage and in the foreseeable future. Research objectives: based on the analysis of grain productivity in Russia from 1795 to 2019. to determine the place of digital technologies in the overall technological structure of agricultural production; highlight digital technologies providing at the present stage of development the economic interaction of agricultural organizations; outline the current and promising role of digital technology in ensuring the economic interaction of agricultural organizations. Scientific novelty and practical significance of the research results: based on a cliometric analysis of cereal yields in Russia for the period from 1795 to 2019. three stages of stable ten-year average values have been identified; through the correlation of the forms of economic interaction with digital technologies, the most characteristic of these forms of economic interaction, it was justified to distinguish the form of economic interaction of agribusiness organizations – digitalizationю The role and importance of digital technologies in the economic interaction of agricultural organizations are determined.
Agricultural credit consumer cooperation in the Ural region: current state, development measures
Authors: Mokronosov Aleksandr , Anisimov Anton , Anisimova Marina
Published: October 2020

Abstract. The study of regional aspects of the development of agricultural credit consumer cooperatives (ACCC) is an urgent agenda for the growth of the agricultural economy, ensuring the availability of financial services in rural areas. The purpose of the study is to assess the current state of agricultural credit consumer cooperatives in the Ural region. Methods. A systematic approach was applied using economic, statistical and analytical methods. The theoretical basis of the study was the publications of modern domestic and foreign scientists on the economic, institutional aspects of the formation, functioning and development of agricultural credit consumer cooperatives. Results. The dynamics of development of the Ural regional sector of the agricultural credit consumer cooperation industry is considered. The peculiarities of the ACCC of the Urals are noted, the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are identified, in which the highest rates of reduction in the number of ACCC are observed. Barriers to the development of the cooperation industry in the Ural region are outlined. The role of regional government bodies in supporting the Ural ACCC in the framework of the implementation of state programs for the development of agro-industrial complexes is revealed, the areas of concentration of the largest ACCC are identified. The assessment of the market strategy of the Ural ACCC in the modern conditions of activity restrictions is given. The paper notes that the determining factor in the formation of a single mechanism for the implementation of the state policy of the industry in the regions is the development of regional target programs for the development of cooperation, representing a set of planned activities, interrelated in terms of tasks, timing of implementation, executors and resources. The directions for supporting the industry were noted, including measures to deregulate the activities of the ACCC. The theoretical significance of the study is the development of approaches to a set of measures for the development of the ACCC. The practical significance of the study lies in the formation of possible future studies of the management of the ACCC in the conditions of remote channels for the provision of financial services, expanding their range. Scientific novelty. Substantiated measures that allow to form a modern system of agricultural consumer credit cooperation in the regions.
Wax Moth Control
Authors: Jack Cameron J , Ellis James D
Published: October 2020

The greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella Linnaeus) and lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella Fabricius) are major pests of honey bee colonies in Florida. The best defense against wax moths in living colonies is keeping colonies otherwise strong, free of diseases and pests, and queenright. Controlling wax moths in stored combs and equipment, however, can be more difficult. This 3-page fact sheet written by Cameron J. Jack and Jamie D. Ellis and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology details the steps beekeepers can take to control wax moths and keep them from ruining stored honey bee combs and equipment.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa141
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines for Community Associations: Considerations for Selecting a Landscape Contractor and Writing an Effective Landscaping Contract
Authors: Dale Adam G. , Lewis Claire , Momol Esen A. , Rainey Donald P. , Bossart John , Bain C. J. , Marvin Jen , Barber Lynn A. , Leppla Norman C. , Knox Gary W. , Ankersen Thomas T.
Published: October 2020

Florida-Friendly Landscaping protects Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. This 12-page document will help the reader with selecting and writing a landscape contract that follows Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. Written by Adam Dale, Claire Lewis, Esen Momol, Don Rainey, John Bossart, C. J. Bain, Jen Marvin, Lynn Barber, Norman Leppla, Gary Knox, and Thomas T. Ankerson and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep347
Biology and Management of Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes
Authors: Mierek Kaley , Marble Stephen Christoper , Boyd Nathan S. , Steed Shawn T.
Published: October 2020

Dodder are a group of over 150 species in the genus Cuscuta. This 4-page publication was developed to help commercial growers, landscape professionals, and homeowners identify and manage dodder infestations in their greenhouses, nurseries, or landscapes. Written by Kaley Mierek, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, and Shawn Steed and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, May 2018.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep556
Key Plant, Key Pests: Camellia
Authors: Popenoe Juanita , Roper Warwick Caroline G , Pearson Brian J.
Published: October 2020

This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida fauna. This publication, the second in the Key Plant, Key Pests Series, helps identify the most common pests found on the Camellia. This publication provides information and general management recommendations for algal leaf spot, dieback, twig blight or canker, flower blight, wet root rot diseases, root rots, aphids, scale, spider mites and nutrient deficiencies.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep558
Packaging and Storage of Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Authors: Campbell Sean M. , Pearson Brian J.
Published: October 2020

Hops (Humulus lupulus) are an essential ingredient to the production of beer. This 3-page document describes how to properly store and package hops. Written by Brian Pearson and Sean Campbell and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, June 2018.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep561
Marking First Thinnings in Pine Plantations: Potential for Increased Economic Returns
Authors: Love Byron , Andreu Michael G. , Demers Chris
Published: October 2020

This 3-page fact sheet written by Byron Love, Michael Andreu, and Chris Demers and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation summarizes a study to determine whether landowners may gain increased economic returns if they mark the first thinning in a southern pine stand. The study found that marking can indeed bring higher revenue at final harvest. The greater number of high-quality and faster-growing trees remaining after a marked thinning is the main reason for immediate and future increases in value.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr410
Pest Identification Guide: Solanum (Pepper) Whitefly, Aleurotrachelus trachoides
Authors: Casuso Nicole A , Smith Hugh A.
Published: October 2020

Considered an emerging pest in Florida, the solanum whitefly has been in the state since at least the 1960s. It eats pepper, eggplant, and tomato, as well as other food crops, ornamental plants, and weeds. Learn to identify the little pest with this handy, 2-page guide written by Nicole A. Casuso and Hugh A. Smith and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1201
Pest Identification Guide: Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus
Authors: Casuso Nicole A , Smith Hugh A.
Published: October 2020

Rugose spiraling whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) feeds on over 118 hosts including coconut palm, gumbo limbo, and other fruits and ornamentals. It is a major pest in Florida. Learn to identify these tiny flies with this handy, 2-page guide written by Nicole A. Casuso and Hugh A. Smith and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1202
Caterpillar Pests of Tiki Huts and Other Thatched Structures
Authors: Brown Stephen Henry , Buss Lyle J.
Published: October 2020

Two species of caterpillars that eat dried sabal palm leaves have been causing problems with thatched structures. If you’ve got a chickee or are planning to get one, you can take steps to protect the thatch. Learn how to identify and manage the two caterpillar pests in this 4-page fact sheet written by Stephen H. Brown and Lyle J. Buss and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1213
Managing Southern Chinch Bug in Warm Season Turfgrasses
Authors: Buss Eileen A. , Whitman Brianna , Dale Adam G.
Published: October 2020

Southern chinch bug, Blissus isularis Barber, is the most damaging insect pest of St. Augustinegrass in the United States. St. Augustinegrass is the most common turfgrass used in Florida. The ubiquity of this single turfgrass species makes southern chinch bug an economically important pest in the state. In fact, chinch bugs cost Florida homeowners and professionals millions of dollars every year. This 7-page fact sheet written by Eileen A. Buss, Brianna M. Whitman, and Adam G. Dale and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology describes the biology of the pest and the damage it causes and lists ways to scout and monitor for chinch bugs and some strategies for control of the pest.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh036