bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Comparison of Hemorrhoidal Laser Procedure and Classical(Ferguson) Surgical Hemorrhoidectomy Methods
Authors: HALLAÇLAR Bülent , ALBUZ Özgür
Published: February 2023

Background:Generally, pathological hemorrhoids are more common in patients aged 45-65 years. Treatment options may vary according to the degree of hemorrhoids.We aimed to compare surgical treatment with classical surgical hemorrhoidectomies(CH,Ferguson procedure) and hemorrhoidal laser procedur methods(HeLP)in the treatment of grade III and grade IV hemorrhoids.

Methods:Univariate analyses were performed using the Student’s t test for continuous variables and chi-squared test for dichotome variables.Data were analyzed with SPSS™for Windows18(SPSS, Chicago,IL).All cases over the age of 18 and under the age of 65 without any malignancy diagnosis who underwent HeLP and CH methods due to gradeIII, gradeIV hemorrhoid disease were included in the study.

Results:Totally 187 cases included in this study.The patients was 66.8%(n:125,male)vs.female 33.2%(62)(p
Ziemie nieswoje, niczyje, porzucone. Opowieść o prozie drugiej dekady XXI wieku
Authors: Czyżak Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

Głównym celem artykułu jest namysł nad prozą powstałą w drugiej dekadzie XXI wieku. Tekst zawiera rozpoznania wyrastające z tradycji geopoetyki i wsparte na wypracowanych w jej ramach kategoriach spacjalnych. Taka perspektywa oglądu utworów najnowszych tematyzujących doświadczanie przestrzeni pozwoliła na wyodrębnienie trzech dużych zbiorów: literatury powracającej do dziejów zasiedlania ziem poniemieckich po II wojnie światowej, renarracji historii Zagłady na polskim terytorium oraz nowych ujęć tematu chłopskiego we współczesnej prozie wiejskich przestrzeni. Książki opublikowane w ostatnich latach (pisane przez autorów różnych pokoleń, są to między innymi: Karolina Kuszyk, Tomasz Różycki, Szczepan Twardoch, Zbigniew Rokita, Tadeusz Słobodzianek, Magdalena Tulli, Mikołaj Łoziński, Marian Pilot, Wioletta Grzegorzewska, Anna Janko, Andrzej Stasiuk) pokazują różnorodne przemiany zachodzące w tradycyjnych sposobach wytwarzania polskiej zbiorowej tożsamości.
Praktykowanie oporu. O „rewolucyjnej” poezji Julii Fiedorczuk
Authors: Juchniewicz Andrzej
Published: February 2023

Autor artykułu, analizując twórczość Julii Fiedorczuk, opisał strategię poetycką, którą można nazwać „poetyką oporu”. Jej podstawowymi wyznacznikami są akcentowanie kruchości istot ludzkich i nie-ludzkich, podkreślanie powiązań między wszystkimi istotami oraz nieszczelność granic mających regulować jakiekolwiek układy (organiczne i polityczne). Fiedorczuk udowadnia, że w czasie kryzysów politycznych i wojen możliwe jest włączenie poezji w sieć działań mających na celu sprzeciwianie się przemocy i cierpieniu spowodowanemu terroryzmem lub działaniami wojennymi. Według autora artykułu konieczne jest dostrzeżenie potencjału rewolucyjnego poezji Fiedorczuk. Pozwala on na uznanie poezji za skuteczny sposób przeciwdziałania temu, co niepożądane ze względu na potencjał afektywny wierszy i kreowanie sytuacji mogących być udziałem czytelnika. Poezja jest więc nie tylko ćwiczeniem uważności, lecz również praktykowaniem oporu wobec zjawisk mających konsekwencje dla poszczególnych jednostek i społeczeństwa. Być może to właśnie troska jest najważniejszym uczuciem, które powoduje, że Fiedorczuk wciąż zmienia swój idiom i nadaje szczególne znaczenie wspólnocie. Pisząc o jej poezji, autor wykorzystuje teorię podatności na zranienie Judith Butler i koncepcje z obszaru nonviolent civil resistance studies.
Dekada w przekładzie
Authors: Rajewska Ewa
Published: February 2023

Artykuł stanowi próbę podsumowania drugiej dekady XXI wieku w dziedzinie przekładu literackiego w Polsce – zarówno jeśli chodzi o aktywność (i widzialność) tłumaczek i tłumaczy, jak i przekładoznawców. Przywołuje najważniejsze wydarzenia, książki, teksty, polemiki; dokonuje przeglądu translatorskich nagród i stawek, nakreśla diagnozy i kierunki.
Micropropagation of Strawberry Crop (Fragaria ananassa): A Review
Authors: Valliath Akash Sanjay , Mondal Radhajogita
Published: February 2023

The objective of this review paper is to summarize on the history, advantages, disadvantages of in vitro micropropagation of strawberry crop. Since the traditional method of propagation, that is, the use of runners as propagating material, is not that efficient because it leads to the spread of viral diseases. We have to go for in vitro micropropagation, the crops also yield more when compared to traditional methods of propagation. The paper also reviews a study done to develop a protocol for large-scale propagation of strawberry cv. ‘Sweet Charlie’ and ‘Winter Dawn’ using the micropropagation technique. Shoot cultures were obtained from shoot tips on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium with 4% table sugar, 0.75% agar, 5 mg L-1 6-benzyladenine and 0.01 mg L-1 kinetin. These shoots were multiplied and maintained on MS medium with 1 mg L-1 6-benzyladenine and 0.1 mg L-1 kinetin. Rooting of in vitro raised shoots was successfully conducted by pulse treatment with 500 mg L-1 indole-3-butyric acid for 30 s and subsequent culturing in MS medium with 1 mg L-1 indole-3-butyric acid, 0.1 g L-1 activated charcoal and 6% table sugar. Plants were successfully acclimatized and survived in field conditions.
Measuring the effects of mobile technology barriers and enablers on acceptance and proficiency in the Nigerian construction industry
Authors: Olugboyega Oluseye , Bolujoko Adekunle , Oseghale Godwin , Aigbavboa Clinton
Published: February 2023

The impact of mobile technology (MT) barriers and enablers on MT acceptance and proficiency is poorly understood on construction sites in Nigeria. As a result, this article investigated MT acceptance and proficiency levels, as well as MT barriers and enablers, to find out how they affect MT acceptance and proficiency. The research employs a quantitative research design with a structured questionnaire survey. Mean score analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and paired two sample t-test were among the statistical analyses performed. The research centred on construction site managers in Lagos State, Nigeria. The barriers and enablers of MT have a significant impact on MT acceptance and proficiency. Mobile devices, mobile apps, site documentation, site organisation, and site communication all benefit significantly from task smoothening. Complicated interfaces have a strong effect on site documentation; security concerns have a high impact on mobile devices and site communication, and network outages have a greater impact on mobile services, mobile apps, site documentation, site programming, and site administration. The study suggests that the academic programme be updated, in order to produce digitally compliant future construction professionals and accelerate the advancement of MT-based innovative solutions in the Nigerian construction industry.
Efficient utilisation of automation in construction materials-handling processes
Authors: Alumbugu Polycarp , Shakantu Winston , Tsado Abel , Ola-awo Wasiu
Published: February 2023

There is a limited understanding of automation in construction materials-handling processes utilised by manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This article evaluates the level of utilisation of automation in construction materials-handling operations by manufacturing firms in North-Central Nigeria, to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs. Using a case study research design, quantitative data (observation guide with measurements) were collected from 32 purposively selected construction-material manufacturers. A total of 72 customers’ orders were observed and recorded to be representative of deliveries from the sampled (n=32) manufacturers’ warehouses to other terminals. The descriptive method of data analysis was employed using percentages and results presented in a form of bar charts. The study reveals low-level utilisation of automation in the combined processes of order picking, storage, loading, and offloading of material. These imply increasing material costs and causing a delay in delivery. The article concludes by providing construction-material manufacturers with areas that require automation to optimise material-handling operations. A recommendation is made for further study to explore why automation is not utilised despite its advantage.
Gender stereotypes and career choices: A cross-sectional study on a group of South African students in construction programmes
Authors: Akinlolu Mariam
Published: February 2023

Gendered perceptions may determine the aspirations and expectations, as well as the academic and career choice of young people. This article examines the role of gender stereotypes as a predictor of career choices of students in construction. A survey of 229 conveniently sampled students, enrolled in construction-related programmes was conducted. The objectives of the study are to measure the relationship between gender stereotypes and career choice behaviour, and to measure the effect of gender and socio-economic status on how gender stereotypes influence student’s career choices. The Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to test for significant differences between gender and socio-economic status (SES) groups. Results show that, as opposed to men, women seem to perceive gender stereotypes as having more influence on their career choices than men. The study finds statistically significant differences in gender stereotypes among the low and medium socio-economic groups.
Entrepreneurship for unsettled times in the architectural profession – A review
Authors: Vosloo Christo
Published: February 2023

Internationally, the architectural profession is doing introspection and debating its future role and relevance. In South Africa, the profession, like others in the built-environment sector, is under pressure, due to political and economic uncertainties and a low growth rate. While many voices call for a greater emphasis on the business aspect of architectural practice, this review article suggests that, in addition, if architects were to adopt a more entrepreneurial approach – as many have already done – the profession could gain new ground and fresh relevance. In support of this suggestion, the article proposes how the inclusion of entrepreneurship education into architectural education can inculcate an entrepreneurial attitude. Based on a literature study, the article provides examples of entrepreneurial endeavours by architects in practice. The study found that entrepreneurial architects have created opportunities not only for themselves, but also for others, including persons who previously enjoyed hardly any benefit from architects; that entrepreneurial architects can practise away from mainstream locations; that the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution might bring a host of entrepreneurial opportunities to those who are ready and have an entrepreneurial mindset; that entrepreneurial architects seem willing to share and help others who wish to follow, and that entrepreneurship and good design are not incompatible. A further finding was that the profession in general benefits, and will continue to do so, from the entrepreneurial endeavours of its members. A change of mindset was found to be the main factor prohibiting support for the notion that architectural education should include entrepreneurial outcomes into current and new programmes. Finally, it emerged that there is a need for support in the form of mentorship, incubators, and support groups from professional organisations such as the South African Institute of Architects.
The 1998 “‘mini-Constitution’ for local government”: A review of the assumptions of the White Paper on Local Government
Authors: Wall Kevin
Published: February 2023

Many South African municipalities suffer service-delivery problems that can usually be ascribed to inadequate management, skills, and budgets. The reasons for these, in turn, invariably include weak economic base, unwise spending of available funds, and difficulty in recruiting and retaining skilled staff. The White Paper on Local Government of 1998, to which Valli Moosa, the then Minister for Provincial Affairs and Constitutional Development, referred as “almost [being] regarded as a ‘mini-Constitution’ for local government”, together with the Municipal Demarcation Act of the same year, spelled out the framework in terms of which the local government system would be transformed. Municipalities, covering the entire country “wall-to-wall”, were thereafter established and powers and functions were assigned to them. After more than two decades, there can no longer be any doubt that many municipalities are, to a significant extent, failing in their primary duty of delivering services. The author sought to investigate to what extent this failing is due to flaws in the ‘mini-Constitution’. By examining aspects of the performance of municipalities, the article assesses key assumptions made by the drafters of the White Paper in respect of a number of key attributes for service delivery. These attributes include sufficient skills and funding, prudent budgeting and effective spending, good leadership, adequate systems and data, stability of the senior leadership, and the presence of trust and credibility. The article finds that many of the assumptions were flawed, with severe consequences for service delivery.
Effets de la Dose et Fractionnement de l’Azote sur l’Acidite d’Un Histosol et le Rendement en Riziculture
Authors: Christophe Soro Nahoua , Koné Brahima , Soumaila Yeo
Published: February 2023

L’azote est indispensable en riziculture alors que la fertilisation azotée est soumise à des pertes en milieu inondé. Elle peut modifier l’acidité du sol tendant à une dégradation des sols et une faible efficience agronomique. C’est pourquoi, la gestion de la fertilisation azotée doit être rationnelle spécialement sur Histosol (tourbe) qui mérite préservation. C’est dans un tel contexte que cette étude a été réalisée pour identifier l’interaction optimale de la dose (0, 80, 100, 120 kg ha-1) et du fractionnement (0, 1, 2, 3 et 4) de l’azote dans un dispositif split-plot utilisant la variété de riz WITA9. La dose d’azote a eu des effets significatifs (P<0,05) sur le rendement en grain (RDG) du riz et le pH du sol. Un parallélisme a été noté pour les courbes de tendance du pHeau et du RDG permettant d’identifier la dose l’optimal à 80 kg N ha-1 pour le RDG (5,1 t ha-1) et le pH (4,6). Aussi, 4 fractions de la dose ont été meilleures selon l’efficience agronomique. Une régression du pH selon le nombre de fraction de l’azote a permis de prédire 5 fractions comme l’optimale pour le pH (4,8) du sol. La dose 80 kg N ha-1 appliquée en cinq fractions a été recommandée
Effects of Uncertainity on Domestic Private Investments in Kenya
Authors: Mmeri Ambetsa Nelson , Ongeri B. Onkoba , Ndolo David Katuta
Published: February 2023

The domestic private investment serves as a prerequisite for the development and modernization of any economy. In Kenya, macroeconomic and political uncertainties play a significant role in influencing private domestic investments. That is informed by the fact that these investments allow investors to fund particular ventures, which creates jobs and increase government revenues through taxation, hence boosting the growth of the economy and improving the living standards of the people. However, private domestic investments are severely affected by both macroeconomic and political uncertainties with regards to how the government formulates political, economic, and regulatory policies that affect the business climate. Investors are risk-averse; hence they base investment decisions on prevailing and future conditions of the business environment. This study focused on analyzing the effects of uncertainty on Kenya’s domestic private investments. The study estimated the Autoregressive-Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds technique which captures both short and long-run dynamics of this relationship amongst the variables. Time series data from UNCTAD, World Bank, and the Central Bank of Kenya for the period spanning 1980 to the year 2019 was used. The study results suggest that real GDP (RGDP) and real effective exchange rates (REER) have a significant and positive effect on private domestic investment (PDI). In contrast, inflation (INFL), Real interest rates (RINR), Political uncertainty (PRI), and WUIKEN (economic policy uncertainty and volatility in the stock markets) have a negative and significant effect on private domestic investments. Based on these results, the most significant factors affecting private domestic investments were found to be political uncertainty (PRI), real gross domestic investment (RGDP), and WUIKEN (economic policy uncertainty and volatility in the stock markets). Effectively, the study recommends that the government should enact policies that increase the ease of doing business and reduce economic and political uncertainty, such as a reduction in the tax rate, stabilization of exchange rate and stable political environment in order to reduce investor uncertainty and skepticism and also enhance their confidence.
Aspects Epidemiologiques, Cliniques et Paracliniques des Fascilites Necrosantes au Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Pediatrique de Bangui (CHUPB)
Authors: Gabouga Falmata Lénguébanga , Guérendo Peggy Mboli-Goumba , Béradjé Edgard Djimbélé , Ngombé-Kette Battiston Juilis , Gaudeuille Alfred , Grénguèto Léon Kobangué
Published: February 2023

Introduction : La fasciïte nécrosante est une affection grave de la peau et des tissus sous cutanés. Son incidence est mal connue en République Centrafricaine. Le but de l’étude était de contribuer à l’amélioration de la prise en charge des fasciites nécrosantes à Bangui. Patients et méthode : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale descriptive, réalisée au CHUPB du 1er Janvier 2019 au 30 Juin 2020. Après consentement éclairé des parents, les enfants âgés de 1 mois à 15 ans, présentant une fasciite nécrosante ont été inclus dans l’étude. Un questionnaire avait permis de collecter les données qui ont été analysées à l’aide du logiciel Epi Info 7 et Excel. Résultats : sur les 70 cas les, garçons représentaient 61% soit un sex-ratio de 1,6. La tranche de 0 à 5 ans était la plus touchée (62,9%). Les malades provenaient souvent des zones rurales (56%). Le syndrome inflammatoire du membre inférieur était le motif de consultation dans 78,5%. Les injections intramusculaires étaient la porte d’entrée cutanée dans 30% des cas. Le délai de consultation était supérieur à 7 jours dans 85,7% des cas. Plus de 50% des patients avait recours à l’automédication. La fasciite nécrosante était évoquée d’emblée chez 35,7% tandis que 64,3% des patients ont consulté pour des infections de la peau et/ou des parties molles. Une anémie microcytaire hypochrome de type inflammatoire et une hyperleucocytose étaient retrouvées dans respectivement 81,4% et 90% des cas. Une insuffisance rénale fonctionnelle était présente chez 15,7% des patients. Le streptocoque du groupe A était isolé chez 34% des patients. La chirurgie couplée à l’antibiothérapie était pratiquée chez tous les patients. L’évolution était satisfaisante dans 97,1%. Le taux de létalité était de 2,9%. Conclusion : La fasciite nécrosante est fréquente à Bangui. Des actions de sensibilisation sont nécessaires pour réduire l’impact de la maladie.
Connaissance, Attitude et Pratique des Médecins de Toamasina I sur la Prévention du Cancer du Col de l’Utérus
Authors: Randriamanovontsoa Niaina Ezra , Rasataharifetra Hanta , Razafindraibe Andriatompoina Felanarivo , Andriarivony Tahino Niaina , Rafaramino Florine
Published: February 2023

Introduction L’objectif de cette étude vise à décrire la connaissance, l’attitude et la pratique des médecins de de Toamasina I sur la prévention du cancer du col utérin. Méthodes Il s’agissait d’une enquête transversale descriptive du 1er Novembre 2020 au 31 Janvier 2021. La connaissance ou la pratique était supposée suffisante si 75% ou plus des médecins trouvent la bonne réponse à la question posée. Cette étude a obtenu l’autorisation des chefs hiérarchiques ainsi que le consentement des participants.L’âge médian des 74 participants se situait à 40 ans. Ils étaient médecins généralistes, pratiquant à moins de 10ans, exerçant dans un centre public respectivement : 71,60% ; 45,90% ; 63,50%. Ils savaient dans 98,6% que l’HPV favorise le développement de cancer du col utérin. Les enquêtés ont indiqué dans 82,40% que le vaccin anti-HPV existe. Ils avaient donné deux réponses justes aux moyens de dépistage dans 78,10%. Ils estimaient dans 93,20% que le cancer du col peut être guéri s’il est découvert précocement. La proposition d’un dépistage aux femmes cibles, la prescription de frottis cervico-utérin et la pratique de l’IVA étaient évaluées respectivement : 93,20% ; 48,70% ; 25,70%. Discussion Ces médecins avaient de bonnes connaissances mais ils manquaient de pratique probablement à cause de plateau technique insuffisante. Ces résultats ne reflètent pas la réalité des médecins malgaches. Conclusion Les médecins possédaient des connaissances relativement suffisantes mais la mise en pratique était encore insuffisante. La formation post universitaire et la mise en place d’un plateau technique adéquat sont nécessaires.
Dioses disidentes. Formas de una religiosidad cuir en la escritura, el arte visual y la performance en América Latina
Authors: Cabezas Baamonde Laura
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo tiene como propósito analizar el cruce entre religiosidades y sexualidades disidentes en cuatro experiencias estéticas contemporáneas de América Latina. Nos interesa exponer cómo el discurso religioso puede funcionar como un modo de experimentación estética que cuestiona y subvierte, llamativamente, el orden establecido. Para dar cuenta de esto, trabajaremos desde la crítica literaria y de artes visuales con los siguientes materiales: la muestra de arte del artista colombiano Carlos Motta en Buenos Aires y la incorporación de la teología indecente de Marcella Althus-Reid, la obra de arte de Alejandro Tantanian, la escritura ensayística de la brasileña Tatiana Nascimento y el Museo Travesti del Perú de Giuseppe Campuzano en su rol de investigador y performer. Consideramos que el análisis de estas obras da como resultado la puesta en escena de una religiosidad cuir que, desde la escritura, el arte visual y la performance, diseña nuevos protocolos de lectura, transfeministas y decoloniales, subvirtiendo el legado occidental, católico, colonial y moderno.
Homoerotismo ecofeminista en dos poemas lesbianos costarricenses
Authors: Campos López Ronald
Published: February 2023

En este artículo se analizan hermenéutica y correlativamente los poemas “Yo y ella” (1987), de Nidia Barboza, y “Tropical” (2018), de Daniela Esquivel. Se indaga en la representación y construcción de las amantes lesbianas, vinculando las expresiones de su homoerotismo con el ecofeminismo y la ecología queer. En el poema de Barboza, se estudia la (auto)afirmación de la lesbiandad asociada a la playa y a elementos terrestres; en el de Esquivel, también la pertenencia de los cuerpos lesbianos a la playa y la naturalización del exhibicionismo. Se concluye que las actantes líricas evidencian, desde el paradigma del abierto erotismo LGBTIQ+, una conciencia y empatía ecológica queer, pues integran la naturaleza a sus cuerpos, viven su interdependencia e indistinción con la naturaleza, celebran la pertenencia y unidad cósmicas; habitan, recuerdan y queerizan ecosistemas marinos, donde naturalizan y afirman la lesbiandad; gozan y exhiben libre y holísticamente su homoerotismo, y deconstruyen los discursos heteronormativos, homofóbicos y ecofóbicos.
Mil años vertidos en el presente: ficciones ecocríticas en la poesía de Suga Keijiro
Authors: Jorge Julia
Published: February 2023

El presente trabajo aborda la obra poética de Keijirô   Suga, un poeta japonés contemporáneo, a partir de sus resonancias con las discusiones de la ecocrítica. Se propone el operador crítico de ficción ecocrítica que en el gesto de la lectura interpretativa de los poemas y la reflexión teórica permite identificar dichas resonancias. El recorrido halla configuraciones espaciotemporales en torno al futuro, el paisaje y la relación entre lo humano y lo no humano. Así, el artículo contribuye al campo de conocimientos de la poesía contemporánea japonesa y a la ecocrítica. Por último, teniendo en cuenta la reflexión teórica se expone una postura ética que se distancia de ciertas posturas ambientalistas.
Adaptaciones procedimentales de los instrumentos en la práctica pedagógica en tiempo de pandemia
Authors: Castaño Peñuela Diana Carolina , Bustamante Parra Andrea Catalina , Guzmán Sierra Andrés Julián , Herrera Becerra María Olga , Guerrero Fagua Nelson , Gamboa Saavedra Elisa , Osorio Valdés Lina María , Jiménez Aguilar Gabriel
Published: February 2023

El libro presenta en su capítulo uno las generalidades de la Práctica Pedagógica Investigativa de Profundización (PPIP), que aconteció en las Instituciones Educativas por los maestros en formación en tiempos de pandemia en los semestres I-2020 y II-2020, de la Licenciatura en Educación Básica con Énfasis en Matemáticas, Humanidades y Lengua Castellana de la Facultad de Estudios a Distancia (FESAD) de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC). El capítulo dos abarca la fundamentación teórica, conceptual y herramientas tecnológicas, acerca de los instrumentos denominados Diario de Campo y Planeador de Clase. En el capítulo tres, se describe el impacto de los instrumentos utilizados, los cuales fueron el Proyecto Pedagógico de Aula, Ensayo Reflexivo y/o Artículo Reflexivo. Por último, en el capítulo cuatro se presenta una reflexión desde los datos recopilados a través de la Cartilla de Seguimiento y Trabajo de la PPIP, adelantado por los maestros en formación, como instrumento de acompañamiento a los docentes titulares. Todo lo anterior, fundamentado desde una metodología con enfoque cualitativo de tipo descriptivo en la que se logró la recopilación de las experiencias de los maestros en formación a partir de dos encuestas realizada por medio del formulario de Google Drive con preguntas cerradas para cada semestre.
New Biologic Therapies in the Management of Psoriatic Arthritis: An Overview
Authors: Gomez Coral Maria Isabel
Published: February 2023

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory musculoskeletal condition that represents a major cause of physical and psychological disability. This disorder represents a significant diagnostic and management challenge, given that it has different forms of clinical presentation, associated comorbidities, and high rates of therapeutic resistance. Early diagnosis is of crucial importance in impacting the prognosis of the disease. Typical treatment includes the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and the use of biological medicines. Currently, multiple biological therapies have proven to be advantageous in managing psoriatic arthritis, but they have not been fully approved for use in routine clinical practice. Therefore, in this article, we aim to provide an overview of the role of new biological therapies for the management of psoriatic arthritis.
SIGraDi 2022. Critical Appropriations
Authors: Gómez Z. Paula
Published: February 2023

SIGraDi 2022. Critical Appropriations es la XXVI Conferencia Internacional de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital, organizada por la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) y SIGraDi. Este volumen contiene los artículos seleccionados por el comité científico de SIGraDi, los cuales fueron presentados en línea entre el 9 y 11 de noviembre de 2022, además, a partir de estos trabajos se desarrollaron10 talleres y un taller para doctorandos. SIGraDi 2022. Apropiaciones Críticas se organizó en 7 tópicos y 30 subtópicos, como culturas de la programación, robótica y fabricación digital, BIM, diseño bio inspirado, educación digital. Una publicación de difusión e intercambio de ideas sobre Arquitectura, Diseño, Arte y disciplinas asociadas.
Medios, fines y condiciones de posibilidad. Las razones críticas del abolicionismo
Authors: Soto Moreno Erika
Published: February 2023

Este ensayo defiende la necesidad de superar el debate feminista relativo a la prostitución, aceptando que el feminismo solo puede encaminarse hacia una sociedad donde la prostitución no exista, si bien en ningún caso dicha utopía debe servir como excusa para atropellar a las mujeres que tienen en esa práctica su medio de subsistencia. Para ello, reivindica como condición de posibilidad del feminismo la distinción entre fines emancipadores y fines alienantes, y presenta un análisis crítico de los argumentos con que las posiciones antiabolicionistas (tanto liberales como proderechos) defienden la legitimidad de la prostitución o incluso su carácter liberador. Dicho análisis, además de iluminar ciertas confusiones, conduce a la conclusión de que estos argumentos solo cobran sentido en el contexto neoliberal dominante, donde toda perspectiva ética se considera obsoleta, en la medida en que la voluntad del sujeto se juzga condición suficiente para validar cualquier fin. Finalmente, el texto establece que la defensa del abolicionismo en el ámbito de lo teórico no excluye, en lo práctico, una negociación con las mujeres que se prostituyen en lo respectivo a las medidas que podrían tomarse para atender a sus necesidades y reivindicaciones. En este sentido, la propuesta podría inscribirse en una incipiente “tercera vía”.
El menor como víctima de violencia de género. Un enfoque multidisciplinar
Authors: Imaz Montes María del Mar , Martínez Vázquez Lydia
Published: February 2023

La violencia de género es una problemática que afecta a un gran porcentaje de mujeres en el mundo y cuyas dimensiones reales desconocemos en toda su envergadura pues las mujeres víctimas tienden a la ocultación, ya sea por encontrarse anuladas o por vergüenza, lo cual ayuda a cronificar un problema que, en muchas ocasiones como los malos tratos de tipo psicológico, resulta extremadamente difícil de detectar. En este contexto, los hijos e hijas que se encuentran insertos en estas dinámicas dentro del hogar resultan un colectivo especialmente vulnerable, sufran o no directamente la violencia sobre ellos, pues el mero papel de espectadores en este ambiente de violencia permanente afecta negativamente al papel de la familia como primer agente socializador, son incapaces de ponerle fin por sí mismos a la situación que les genera desazón y sufren como víctimas de primer orden y de procesos de revictimización, con importantes efectos incluso a largo plazo.Se ha articulado un marco legal que ampara a las mujeres y a sus hijos frente a estas situaciones, pero ¿En qué grado ve el menor cubiertas sus necesidades? ¿Es también una víctima de la violencia de género? ¿Qué efectos tendrá en su vida haber presenciado tales acontecimientos traumáticos?
Repensando el retrato sobre las mujeres del Sur al calor de la cuarta ola feminista. El caso de Oxfam Intermón
Authors: Ibáñez Castejón Laura
Published: February 2023

Las ONG de Desarrollo (ONGD) se han dotado de pautas comunicativas con el propósito de mejorar la imagen que ofrecen sobre la ciudadanía de los países del Sur, prestando una atención específica sobre las mujeres. No obstante, diversas investigaciones han puesto de manifiesto que las entidades no han logrado trascender ni la imagen victimizada y dependiente que han solido ofrecer sobre las mismas ni los roles de género asociados tradicionalmente a la población femenina. Por su parte, la cuarta ola feminista ha planteado nuevos debates y cuestionamientos que invitan a las ONGD a repensar el modo en que tratan a las figuras femeninas en sus mensajes. Por eso, el presente estudio plantea un nuevo análisis sobre el retrato de las mujeres del Sur perfilado por estas organizaciones anterior y posterior a la más reciente eclosión feminista con la finalidad de registrar posibles cambios. Para ello, se ha tomado como referencia una organización distintiva en el sector como es Oxfam Intermón, de la cual se han escogido sus revistas publicadas en los periodos 2015-2016 y 2018-2019. Se estudian tres variables: la presencia de figuras femeninas individuales, los roles que se les adjudican y su uso como fuentes informativas. Los resultados demuestran que la presencia de rostros femeninos es recurrente en los textos analizados. Sin embargo, no se termina de romper con los roles de género tradicionales. El potencial de las mujeres del Sur como fuentes expertas es, además, desaprovechado, pues sus declaraciones se limitan, mayoritariamente, a confirmar la existencia de las adversidades señaladas por la ONGD y a destacar las bondades de las intervenciones que han recibido.
COBO, Rosa. Pornografía, el placer del poder
Authors: Nuño Gómez Laura
Published: February 2023

Este artículo reseña:  Cobo, Rosa. Pornografía, el placer del poder. Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, Madrid, 2020, 206 páginas
Infancias robadas y sueños rotos. La historiade los abusos sexuales en España
Authors: Buedo Martínez Patricia
Published: February 2023

El abuso sexual es una tipología de maltrato y un problema de salud pública invisibilizado en la sociedad, con graves consecuencias a corto y largo plazo para todas sus victimas.Este articulo trata sobre la importancia y necesidad de asegurar la protección de los menores, al ser posibles victimas ante situaciones de abuso y violencia sexual, debido a su situación de vulnerabilidad a causa de su temprana edad, lo que en muchas ocasiones provoca que estas victimas no sean ni siquiera conscientes de la gravedad de estas practicas, desembocando durante edades posteriores en grandes traumas y distorsiones de la realidad debido al desconocimiento e indefensión de su situación durante su etapa de niñez o adolescencia.A lo largo del trabajo, se realizará una revisión desde el origen de este tipo de prácticas en la historia hasta llegar a la actualidad, se analizará su incidencia en la sociedad actual, se presentarán sus distintos y actuales escenarios, para terminar reflexionando sobre las consecuencias de este tipo de conductas en las victimas y su intervención social.
Mother-Baby Units: An Unmet Need for Mental Health Inpatient Care in Portugal?
Authors: Fernandes Martins Filipa , Xavier Salomé
Published: February 2023

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Learning Difficulties of English Language Reading Skill for the First Three Grades from Teacher’s Perspective in Amman
Authors: البراهمية أكرم إبراهيم , حمزة محمد عبد الوهاب
Published: February 2023

The study aimed to reveal the degree at difficulties in learning English language reading skill for the first three grades from teacher’s perspective in the capital Amman. To meet the study’s goals, the researchers used descriptive survey-based approach. The sample consisted of (214) female teachers who were chosen randomly. To collect data, a questionnaire of 55 items was developed. Divided into 6 domains: (difficulties related to the content of the textbook, difficulties related to the teacher, difficulties related to the learner, difficulties related to English language and its characteristics, difficulties related to the family and society, difficulties related to evaluation methods). The results showed that the students of the first three grades face and with a high degree, difficulties in learning the reading skill in English language, such as: The focus in the content of the subject on quantity rather than quality, and the lack of teacher competencies in the methods of teaching reading skill, and the presence of similarities in pronunciation between some letters, the study also found that there were no statistically significant differences in the difficulties of learning the reading skill in English language for the first three grades due to the supervisory authority variable. The study recommended providing English language teachers and those interested with a list of the difficulties that the first three grades’ students face in reading to be taken into consideration during the teaching process.
Fitness Level in Mojo VI Surabaya Elementary School Students
Authors: Ramadhan Nabilah Ishanan , Laswati Hening , Wigati Kristanti Wanito , Wulan Mei
Published: February 2023

Background: A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV and video for a long time, or playing PlayStation, is experienced by two-thirds of children, especially in developing countries. The fitness levels of elementary school students are not all in a good condition. So far, there is no study of healthy children with 2-minute walk test method. Therefore, the researcher is interested to do research about fitness level with 2-minute walk test.
Aim: The purpose of this research is to determine the fitness level of Mojo VI elementary school Surabaya.
Material and Methods: The method used in this research is descriptive observational with a cross-sectional research design using total sampling. Data collection was using primary data obtained from the results of 2-minute walk test.
Results: The fitness level based on age obtained the highest average value at the oldest age of 12 years old with an average of 207.30 m±17.359. While the lowest average value at the youngest age was 184.96 m±15.991. Meanwhile, based on gender, it obtained higher average value in male students (201.81 m±22.06 m) than female students (194.30 m±14.29 m).
Conclusion: The higher the age, the higher the student's fitness level. Meanwhile, based on gender, the fitness level of a male is higher than a woman.
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC): Functional Improvement of a Seven-Year-Old Girl after 3 Years of Physical Medical Rehabilitation Intervention
Authors: Munawaroh Naela , Isma A.P Rahma
Published: February 2023

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a genetic disease typified by non-progressive and multiple congenital limb contractures. The incidence of AMC is 1 in 3,000 live births, occurring in two or more areas of the body. The etiology of the syndrome is largely unknown and is multifactorial. The aim of this article is to report a patient diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita who received physical medical rehabilitation intervention. We report a seven-year-old girl who frequently had symptoms of joint deformities, movement limitation, and walking difficulties. The patient's fingers and toes also had muscle hypoplasia and pterygium. She was diagnosed with arthrogryposis when she was born. Several surgical interventions had been performed. Since four years old the patient started the physical medical rehabilitation programs. Owing to the integrated orthopedic and medical rehabilitation therapy, it showed some improvements. The patient could walk by holding onto a bench and eat or drink by herself. The patient had obtained the daily living exercises using the correct compensation technique using modified tools. Physical medical rehabilitation programs can improve the functional condition of AMC patients. The goals of a physical medical rehabilitation treatment are to gain the walking ability and improve the ability to independently perform activities of daily living. Stretching exercises, ROM exercises, splints, modified tools, and orthopedic surgery are essential for arthrogryposis patients.
Profile of Patients’ Osteoarthritis at Tertiary and Teaching in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Gan Alex Kurniawan , Rahman Safrizal , Indra Nur Alam Armia , Paterasari Bellinda
Published: February 2023

Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by damage of cartilage in the joints and subchondral bones that cause pain in a joint.
Aim: To describe the patients’ profile of osteoarthritis at the Dr Zainoel Abidin Hospital Banda Aceh.
Material and Methods: A retrospective observational descriptive study on osteoarthritis patients who were treated at the Orthopaedic Clinic of RSUDZA Banda Aceh for the period March 2020 to February 2022.
Results: Two years of observation yielded a total of 397 osteoarthritis patients. Most cases are in female patients (63.4%), with the majority of those in the age bracket >55 years (61.9%), with the majority of patients being from Banda Aceh City (37.2%). The most diagnoses are knee OA, which is 330 patients (82.9%) and hip OA, which is 39 patients (9.9%). Only 108 patients received surgery, operations for knee OA, total knee replacement were 78 patients (23.63%), while for hip OA patients who needed total hip teplacement surgery there were were 26 patients (66.66%) and partial hip replacement was 4 patients (10.25%).
Conclusion: Osteoarthritis often occurs in female patients and mostly in the patient age group >55 years. Indications for surgery in OA are based on symptoms, stage of OA, and patient-related factors such as age, level of physical activity, and patient comorbidities.
The role of domain alterations in F1Fo-ATPase dysfunction associated to neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: Zhou Miaomiao , Lin Yuwan , Zhang Zhiling , Tang Yuting , Zhang Wenlong , Liu Hanqun , Peng Guoyou , Qiu Jiewen , Guo Wenyuan , Chen Xiang , Xu Pingyi
Published: February 2023

Mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to degeneration in the central nervous system. F1Fo-ATPase catalyzes most of the intracellular ATP synthesis which plays an essential role in cellular energy supply. The dimerized assembly of F1Fo-ATPase underlies the rotational catalytic function and regulates the mechanisms of oxidative phosphorylation. F1Fo-ATPase dysfunction is involved in a variety of neurological diseases, including epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Dysregulated expression, activity, and localization of F1Fo-ATPase subunits and the interactions with pathogenic proteins result in decreased F1Fo-ATPase activity and ATP production, and aggravated oxidative stress.
Mechanisms involved in cancer stem cell resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Siqueira Juliana Mota , Heguedusch Daniele , Rodini Camila Oliveira , Nunes Fabio Daumas , Rodrigues Maria Fernanda Setúbal Destro
Published: February 2023

Despite scientific advances in the Oncology field, cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Molecular and cellular heterogeneity of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a significant contributor to the unpredictability of the clinical response and failure in cancer treatment. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are recognized as a subpopulation of tumor cells that can drive and maintain tumorigenesis and metastasis, leading to poor prognosis in different types of cancer. CSCs exhibit a high level of plasticity, quickly adapting to the tumor microenvironment changes, and are intrinsically resistant to current chemo and radiotherapies. The mechanisms of CSC-mediated therapy resistance are not fully understood. However, they include different strategies used by CSCs to overcome challenges imposed by treatment, such as activation of DNA repair system, anti-apoptotic mechanisms, acquisition of quiescent state and Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, increased drug efflux capacity, hypoxic environment, protection by the CSC niche, overexpression of stemness related genes, and immune surveillance. Complete elimination of CSCs seems to be the main target for achieving tumor control and improving overall survival for cancer patients. This review will focus on the multi-factorial mechanisms by which CSCs are resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in HNSCC, supporting the use of possible strategies to overcome therapy failure.
BIG DATA PROCESSING FOR WEB SEARCH ENGINE
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, AITS, Tirupati, MS Hasthi Teja , MS T.Sai Kishore ,   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, AITS, Tirupati, MR Vijaykumar Reddy Mallangi ,   BI developer, Schlumberger, Coimbatore.
Published: February 2023

Crawling, Indexing and Searching are the significant procedure of Search Engine. Web search tool slithered information are so huge or complex and it might be in organized or unstructured arrangement. This enormous informational collection turns out to be Big Data and it is one of the developing advances that have changed the world. This paper talks about Search Engines and its exhibition enhancement by putting away the information in level twofold records and In-memory database. Mass information are put away In-memory databases like REDIS. Enormous Numeric information can be put away in Flat File Binary Format with the end goal that they can be stacked into RAM in a solitary read activity. As run time circle access in level record parallel documents are quicker than customary records, enormous information are put away regarding Binary arrangement which decreases the extra room than other record designs. A few issues, for example, adaptation to internal failure and consistency are likewise all the more testing to deal with in-memory condition. This paper likewise breaks down the difficult issues in the information driven model in the Search Engine Big Data.
A Detailed Survey on Recognizing Women with Depression using Machine Learning Methods
Authors:   Department of CSE,RNS Institute of Technology,Bengaluru, India, Vidya.ycgmail.com, MS Vidya Y , MR Dr.Shankar Ramamoorthy ,   Department of CSE,Presidency University, shankar@presidencyuniversity.in, MR Dr. S Pravinth Raja ,   Department of CSE, Presidency University, Bengaluru, India,pravinth.raja@presidencyuniversity.in
Published: February 2023

Researchers in India have long been intrigued by depression as a serious disorder. India has published a large number of studies dealing with various aspects of this commonly prevalent condition over the past 50-60 years. The untreated mental health issues of the world population account for 13 percent of all diseases, according to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO projects that mental health problems will become the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide by 2030, particularly depression . In India, women of all ages are much more likely than men to die from depression. Depression occurs at any age in nearly twice the number of women as men. It is more economical and more effective to intervene at an earlier stage of these disorders. The vast majority of people suffering from depression fail to receive treatment even though there is a treatment for it. Numerous research communities and organizations are developing models of machine learning that employ psychological assessments and can determine whether or not the population has depression.