bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Secure Slicing and Allocation of Resources of 5G Networks In Software-Defined Networking / Network Functions Virtualization
Authors: Al-Aameri Ali Jasim Ramadhan
Published: July 2022

In 5G communications, higher data rates and lower latency are needed due to the high traffic rate. Though resource wastage is avoided by secure slicing, sliced networks are exploited by DDoS attackers. Thus, in the present paper, traffic-aware setting up is PRESENTED for resource allocation and secure slicing over the virtualization of 5G networks enabled by software-defined network/network functions. In the proposed method (called T-S3RA), to authenticate user devices, Boolean logic is used with key derivation based on passwords. Moreover, the traffic arrangement is based on the 5G access points. To implement secure resource allocation and network slicing, deep learning models are used. Renyi entropy computation is employed to predict the DDoS attackers. Through the experimental results, the effectiveness of the presented approach is proved.
ABSTRAK: Melalui komunikasi 5G, kadar data yang tinggi dan latensi yang rendah amat diperlukan kerana kadar trafik yang tinggi. Walaupun pembaziran sumber dapat dielakkan melalui pemotongan selamat, rangkaian yang dipotong sering dieksploitasi oleh penyerang DDoS. Oleh itu, kajian ini menyediakan persekitaran sedar-trafik bagi peruntukan sumber dan pemotongan selamat ke atas rangkaian 5G secara maya melalui fungsi rangkaian takrif-perisian. Melaui pendekatan yang dicadangkan (iaitu T-S3RA), peranti pengguna disahkan terlebih dahulu menggunakan logik Boolean dengan perolehan kunci berdasarkan kata laluan. Di samping itu, susunan trafik adalah berdasarkan titik akses 5G. Bagi melaksanakan peruntukan sumber yang selamat dan pemotongan rangkaian, model pembelajaran mendalam telah digunakan. Pengiraan Entropi Renyi dibuat bagi meramal penyerang DDoS. Dapatan eksperimen mengesahkan keberkesanan pendekatan yang dicadangkan.
Earlier Denaturation of DNA By Using Novel Ternary Hybrid Nanoparticles
Authors: Jalal Mohammed Zayan , John Akbar , Rasheed Abdul Khaliq , Alallam Batoul , Mohammed Khalid  , Ismail Ahmad Faris , Hamzah Salleh
Published: July 2022

Two novel ternary hybrid nanoparticles (THNp) consisting of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxides (rGO) were added to samples of DNA. The effect of the addition of nanoparticles on the thermal denaturation of DNA samples was studied by measuring the absorbance using a temperature-controlled Perkin Elmer UV spectrophotometer. Adding GO-TiO2-Ag and rGO-TiO2-Ag nanoparticles lowered the denaturation temperature of template DNA significantly. The nanoparticles affect the denaturation rate. The optimal GO-TiO2-Ag and rGO-TiO2-Ag concentrations were found to be 5 × 10-2, which resulted in 86- and 180-folds augmentation of DNA denaturation (6.5 µg/mL), respectively, while it resulted in 2- and 7-folds augmentation of DNA denaturation (11.5 µg/mL), respectively, at temperature as low as 80 °C. The results indicated that rGO-TiO2-Ag nanoparticles exhibited significantly higher DNA denaturation enhancement than rGO-TiO2-Ag nanoparticles, owing to their enhanced thermal conductivity effect. Therefore, these nanoparticles could help to get improved PCR yield, hence enable amplification to be performed for longer cycles by lowering the denaturation temperatures.
ABSTRAK:  Dua ternar baru nanopartikel hibrid (THNp) mengandungi oksida grapen (GO) dan oksida grapen yang dikurangkan (rGO) dan dimasukkan ke dalam sampel DNA. Kesan penambahan nanopartikel pada denaturasi termal pada sampel DNA telah dikaji dengan mengukur penyerapan menggunakan kawalan-suhu Perkin Elmer UV spektrofotometer. Penambahan GO-TiO2-Ag dan rGO-TiO2-Ag nanopartikel telah mengurangkan suhu denaturasi pada templat DNA dengan nyata. Nanopartikel memberi kesan pada kadar denaturasi. Kepekatan optimal GO-TiO2-Ag dan rGO-TiO2-Ag didapati sebanyak 5 × 10-2, menyebabkan penambahan sebanyak 86- dan 180-lipat pada DNA denaturasi (6.5 µg/mL), masing-masing, sementara ia menyebabkan sebanyak 2- dan 7-lipat penambahan pada DNA denaturasi (11.5 µg/mL), masing-masing, pada suhu serendah 80 °C. Dapatan menunjukkan nanopartikel rGO-TiO2-Ag mempunyai kenaikan penambahan DNA denaturasi nyata berbanding nanopartikel rGO-TiO2-Ag, disebabkan kesan kekonduksian penambahan suhu. Oleh itu, nanopartikel ini dapat membantu bagi penambah baikan pengeluaran PCR, membolehkan penguatan dapat dilakukan dalam kitaran lebih lama dengan merendahkan suhu denaturasi.
Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude of First Aid Among Health Sciences University Students
Authors: Jamaludin Thandar Soe Sumaiyah , Saidi Sanisah , Chong Mei Chan
Published: July 2022

Objective: As the incidence of emergencies has steadily increased in recent years, it is important to en-sure that individuals, including university students, are adequately trained to deal with such events. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of, and attitudes towards, first aid among IIUM Kuantan campus students. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey with stratified random sam-pling study was conducted among 348 students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire which was adapted from Hong Kong Red Cross. The questionnaire was available in both English and the Malay language. Results: A total of 42.8% participants had a moderate level of first aid knowledge. However, 90.8% participants had aware-ness of and a positive attitude towards first aid knowledge. On the other hand, 55.4% of study participants had not experienced taking first aid courses and they had little knowledge of this. There were significant associations between gender, Kulliyyah or faculty, year of study, and first aid training experience, and the level of first aid knowledge based on a one-way ANOVA test with p-values of < 0.05 representing statistical significance. Conclusion: The findings indicate that most health sciences university students have good awareness and attitudes towards first aid. Nevertheless, implementation of regular educational programs with structured modules may be able to improve their knowledge of first aid practices and skills.
Knowledge and Awareness of Hepatitis B and Its Associated Factors Among Students of Medical Faculties at the International Islamic University Malaysiaâ€™s Kuantan Campus
Authors: Al-Mahmood Sinan Mohammed Abdullah
Published: July 2022

Objective: This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B and its associated factors among students of medical colleges at Kuantan Campus, the International Islamic University Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used, and data collection was carried out using a self-structured close-ended questionnaire. Descriptive and analytic statistics were performed with independent t-test, One Way ANOVA and a correlation analysis determine any significant differences between the groups with p < 0.05 significance value Results: According to the results, there was a significant (p < 0.001) association between the type of Faculty with knowledge and awareness about hepatitis B. In addition, the results showed an association between year of study with the knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B (p < 0.001). Furthermore, there was an association between duration of clinical experience with knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B (p < 0.001). The results showed that there was no association between gender with knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B (p > 0.05). Conclusion: levels of knowledge showed a strong correlation with levels of awareness, meaning that students with high knowledge also had a high awareness of hepatitis B. On the whole, students were aware of and knowledgeable about hepatitis B.
Qualitative Research Approach for The Conceptual Understanding of Spirituality for Healthcare Service Users: A Methodological Guide
Authors: Shariff Nurasikin Mohamad
Published: July 2022

This is a methodological paper which addresses the need to conceptualize the characteristics of spirituality from the perspective of healthcare service users by using qualitative approach. The need to provide a conception of spirituality as derived from empirical data lead to the justification of choice for the constructivist grounded theory over other qualitative methodologies. This paper highlights the subjective nature of spirituality that suits with the symbolic interactionist and interpretivist as philosophical paradigm underpin such approach in qualitative inquiry. The implication of applying qualitative approach and constructivist grounded theory is that the empirical work may portray the contextual nature of spirituality for the population of interest, especially when it is arguable non-applicable to global context.
The Concept of Human Milk Donation and Milk Kinship in Islam
Authors: Muda Siti Mariam , Ahmad Nazri Nurshazwani
Published: July 2022

Breastfeeding is the initial and the best feeding to infants after birth. Breast milk has countless benefits to children and mothers in matter of health, education, economy, social, and psychology. The aim of this paper is to generally discuss the point of brief concept of human milk donation and milk kinship in Islam. Despite this, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the duration of 6 months for exclusivity of breastfeeding and continues up to two years old. This is in line with the statement in Quran that mothers should breastfeed their children for two years [al Baqarah 1: 233]. However, not every mother may succeed to breastfeed their children up to two years and the infants are exposed to many risks with the introduction of infant formula milk. With that, WHO and UNICEF had made a joint statement to suggest on human milk banks development to fit infants need in appropriate situations. In Islam, breastfeeding is virtue and milk sharing practice will lead to a new milk kinship called “Rada” or “Milk-Suckling Mahram”. The milk kinship make the infants are forbidden to marriage with the donors and donors relatives. The concept of Islam would make the operation of milk bank complex, but with some precautions it is still likely that also in Muslim communities a human milk sharing initiative can be successfully established.
Are We Wash Our Hands Enough? The Blessing of COVID-19
Authors: Mohd Ali Noor Azizah , Dalugoda Thudawe Yohani Shavindi
Published: July 2022

Hand hygiene is inexpensive, safe and cornerstone for infection prevention. This practice became more important especially with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) COVID-19 outbreak. This paper highlighted hand hygiene as one of the key weapons in the prevention of COVID-19 spread. It also reflects the hand hygiene practices and promotions in the workplace such as in healthcare settings and for the public in relation to COVID-19 prevention.
Shift Handover Practices Among Nurses in Medical Wards: A Qualitative Interview Study
Authors: Haji Bakar Nor Asimah , Haji Isahak Faridahani , Mohd Saiful Fakhira , Zolkefli Yusrita
Published: July 2022

Aim: To examine the shift handover practices in various medical wards in Brunei. Objectives were to examine shift handover practices between the nurses and between shifts, to identify supports to enhance handover effectiveness and to identify barriers of effective handover. Background: Handover practices is a routine activity, and ineffective handover practise constitutes a risk to patient safety. Evidence suggests that handover effectiveness is influenced by factors such as through standardised handover practice. Design: A descriptive qualitative study using content analysis. Methods: The study involved a series of individual interviews among a sample of nurses recruited from 6 medical wards in the largest hospital in Brunei. A total of 13 nurses took part in the interview.  Data were analysed with qualitative content analysis method.  Results: The analysis revealed three broad themes, namely "multiple handover style", "use of handover tool" and "handover distractions". The first theme indicates that there are several handover styles used in the medical wards, which may be related to the cultural and organisational factors. The second theme illustrates the use of a tool in handover practices, and the final themes describe perceived shift handover distractions which could potentially influence the effectiveness of the handover practices. Conclusion: The evidence in the current study suggests that several aspects of the multiple shift handover practices of nurses are not always consistent with best-practice evidence. The results show that nurses need to communicate accurate and concise information, which can be easily understood by both the giver and the recipient to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.
Smartphone Usage Among Malaysian Undergraduate Nursing Students During Clinical Placement
Authors: Atan Ashikin , Zahari Izzati , Lee Siew Pien
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Smartphone has become one of the basic needs for each person in daily life especially in health care setting. It acts as medium for the healthcare providers to communicate through e-mail, access information regarding the disease and drug information as well as managing their schedule. The adoption of smartphone had given the positive impact on nursing students in clinical learning experiences. However, as the number in utilizing it increases, it may expose the healthcare providers to risk of violation of patient privacy and confidentiality as well affecting their professionalism. Objectives: This study was aimed to examine the smartphone usage among undergraduate nursing students during clinical placement. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at one of the university in Malaysia. Purposive sampling method was used to select the sample and 202 participants were involved in this study. The data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 20. Result: The result showed that majority of the nursing students in this study (82.7%) have used smartphone during their work hours in clinical practice. They mainly used the smartphone for work-related purposes including searching for information on drugs, patients’ medical or health condition, patient care and patient education materials as well as communicating with their teammates. Yet, there were students who used smartphone for non-work-related activities such as online shopping, checking or posting status on social media and playing online games as well as communicating with friends and family.
Smartphone Use and Addiction among Secondary School Students in Kuantan, Malaysia
Authors: Lee Siew Pien , Zamimi Hanis Athirah , Syed Elias Sharifah Munirah , Atan Ashikin , Makhdzir Norafisyah
Published: July 2022

Background: Smartphone addiction has become a social problem in Malaysia as smartphone users increase drastically. Previous study revealed that smartphone addiction has a negative effect on the physical and psychosocial of a human being. Aims: This study aims to examine smartphone use and addiction among secondary school students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was employed involving 203 secondary school children at a secondary school in Malaysia. A set of a questionnaire consisting of two parts was used; (1) Part A: Sociodemographic, (2) Part B: Smartphone Addiction Scale in Malay version (SAS-M). Results: Finding from this study showed that there was a long duration of smartphones use was detected during the weekend with more than three hours per day and social media (81.8%) was the frequently visited function in the smartphones. These group of students were not addicted to smartphones, however, more than half of the students (57.6%) have a high risk of smartphones addiction. There is also a significant negative weak correlation between smartphone use and smartphone addiction during weekday and weekend with (p < 0.05; r2 -0.354, -0.360), respectively. Conclusion: This study provides insight into the use of smartphone and smartphone addiction in secondary school students from a Malaysian perspective.
Pendampingan Dalam Perencanaan dan Perancangan Sekolah Dasar Plus Fastabiqul Khoirot di Citayam Jawa Barat
Authors: Purwantiasning Ari Widyati , Bahri Saeful
Published: July 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melayani kebutuhan masyarakat akan fasilitas pendidikan. Yayasan Fastabiqul Khoirot sebagai salah satu lembaga non-pemerintah telah mencoba menyediakan fasilitas tersebut bagi masyarakat setempat di Desa Citayam, Jawa Barat. Saat pertama kalinya, ide tersebut muncul berdasarkan kebutuhan karyawan PT Aneka Gas Industri yang tinggal di dalam kawasan Desa Rawa Panjang, Citayam. Sejak itu Yayasan Fastabiqul Khoirot merupakan yayasan yang telah didirikan dari karyawan PT Aneka Gas Industri, maka Yayasan Fastabiqul Khoirot bersedia menginisiasi rencana ini untuk memenuhi kebutuhan karyawannya. Dengan mengganda beberapa pihak seperti masyarakat setempat, beberapa karyawan PT Aneka Gas Industri yang tinggal di Desa Rawa Panjang, Citayam, arsitek dan insinyur, serta masyarakat dari Yayasan Fastabiqul Khoirot, sehingga kegiatan perencanaan dan perancangan fasilitas pendidikan yang dikenal dengan SD Plus Fastabiqul Khoirot dapat selesai dalam setahun. Kata kunci: desain partisipatif, fastabiqul khoirot, SD plus fastabiqul khoiro
Pemberdayaan UKM Industri Tempe Melalui Pengolahan Limbah Kulit Ari Kedelai Menjadi Tepung Kaya Serat di Desa Jambesari Kab. Bondowoso
Authors: Palupi Bekti , Rahmawati Istiqomah , Rizkiana Meta Fitri , Nor Mohammad , Ilham Muhammad
Published: July 2022

Industri tempe Fatimah merupakan usaha mikro kecil dan menengah (UMKM) di Desa Jambersari, Kecamatan Jambersari, Kabupaten Bondowoso yang bergerak di bidang produksi tempe. Industri tempe Fatimah menghasilkan 65-70 bungkus tempe setiap hari. Industri ini mulai berkembang pesat pada tahun 2017 seiring dengan meningkatnya permintaan pasar terhadap produk tempe. Program pengolahan dan pemanfaatan limbah kulit ari kedelai dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan pengelolaan limbah industri tempe yang belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah peningkatan nilai jual kulit ari kedelai melalui pengolahan dan pemanfaatan menjadi tepung kaya serat. Namun industri tempe Fatimah tidak dapat mengolah kulit ari kedelai selain menjadi pakan ternak dikarenakan beberapa permasalahan yaitu belum memiliki alat penepung dan sumber daya manusia yang dapat mengoperasikan alat penepung. Tujuan dari program ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada mitra industri tempe Fatimah dalam mengolah kulit ari kedelai menjadi tepung kaya serat agar terciptanya pengelolaan produk tepung dengan sistem manajemen yang baik dan berkelanjutan serta meningkatkan pendapatan. Metode yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan adalah dengan mengembangkan alat penepung, sosialisasi program, pelatihan penggunaan alat penepung, serta pendampingan mitra dalam produksi tepung kaya serat. Program telah dilaksanakan pada akhir tahun 2021 di industri tempe Fatimah sebagai mitra. Perubahan penting terhadap mitra yakni merubah paradigma mitra dari hanya mamanfaatkan limbah sebagai pakan ternak menuju pengolahan kulit ari kedelai menjadi tepung kaya serat sehingga meningkatkan daya jualnya.
Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa: Analisis Butir Soal Tes
Authors: Saputra Hendra Dani , Purwanto Wawan , Setiawan Dedi , Fernandez Donny , Putra Rido
Published: July 2022

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian untuk menguji validitas, reliabilitas, indeks kesukaran, dan daya beda soal tes untuk mahasiswa.Â Populasi penelitian adalah mahasiswa jurusan Teknik Otomotif UNP sebanyak 28 orang. Sampel penelitian dipilih dengan teknik total sampling sehingga keseluruhan populasi menjadi sampel penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dokumentasi yaitu berupa pemberian dan pengumpulan soal tes; kunci jawaban; dan lembar jawaban soal tes. Analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil analisis data menghasilkan tingkat validitas, reliabilitas, indeks kesukaran, dan daya beda soal tes. Hasil analisis data yaitu soal tes kategori valid, indeks reliabilitas soal pada kriteria reliabilitas tinggi, indeks kesukaran dengan kategori butir soal baik/layak, danÂ daya pembeda butir soal termasuk klasifikasi soal yang baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, maka disimpulkan bahwa soal tes yang diberikan kepada mahasiswa layak untuk digunakan sebagai salah satu tes untuk mengukur kemampuan kognitif mahasiswa.Â AbstractThe purpose of the research was to see the level of validity, reliability, index of difficulty, and differentiating power of student test questions. The research population were 28 students majoring in Automotive Engineering of UNP. The research sample was selected using a total sampling technique, so that the entire population became the research sample. Data collection techniques used documentation in the form of giving and collecting test questions; answer key; and the answer sheet for the test. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results of data analysis will produce levels of validity, reliability, index of difficulty, and differentiating power of test questions. The results of the data analysis concluded that the test items were in the valid category, the reliability index of the questions on the criteria of high reliability, the difficulty index with the category of good/decent items, and the discriminating power of the items including the good classification of questions. Based on the results of the research, it was concluded that the test questions given to students deserved to be used as a test to measure students' cognitive abilities.
Perancangan Media Pembelajaran Matematika Menggunakan Teknologi Augmented Reality
Authors: Yang Leonardo , Susanti Wilda , Hajjah Alyauma , Marlim Yulvia Nora , Tendra Gusrio
Published: July 2022

AbstrakPenelitian bertujuanÂ  menghasilkanÂ  rancangan media pembelajaran matematika siswa kelas 2 sekolah dasar untuk pengenalan bangun ruang dan bangun datar menggunakan teknologi Augmented Reality (AR).Â  Metode penelitian mengikuti tahap Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) yang terdiri dari enam tahap, yaitu concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, dan distribution. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas 2 Sekolah Dasar Pelita. Teknik pengumpulan data berdasarkan studi pustaka atau literatur. Software yang digunakan adalah Unity untuk membuat objek 2D atau 3D dengan memasukkan gambar marker ke database Vuforia. Pengujian aplikasi di perangkat Android dilakukan dengan blackbox testing untuk menilai kebutuhan dan spesifikasi software. Hasil rancangan berupa media pembelajaran interaktif yang dilengkapi dengan materi dan kuis. Hasil temuan menunjukkan teknologi AR pada media pembelajaran matematika kelas 2 sekolah dasar dapat dirancang dengan visual yang interaktif.Â AbstractThe research aimed to produce a design for mathematics learning media for second-grade elementary school students for the introduction of geometric shapes and flat shapes using Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The research method followed the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) stage consisting of six stages, namely concept, design, collecting material, assembly, testing, and distribution. The research subjects were second-grade students of Pelita Elementary School. Data collection techniques were based on literature or literature studies. The software device used Unity to create 2D or 3D objects by entering marker images into the Vuforia database. Application testing on Android devices was carried out by black-box testing to assess software requirements and specifications. The results of the design produced interactive learning media equipped with materials and quizzes. The findings showed that AR technology in the second-grade elementary school mathematics learning media can be designed with interactive visuals.
Predictors of Functional Outcome at Three Months Post Stroke in a Third Level Hospital in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Authors: Djingri Labodi Lompo
Published: July 2022

Aim/Background: The aim of our study was to identify the predictive factors of functional outcome at 3 months post stroke, at Tingandogo University Hospital, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in order to contribute to the improvement of the functional prognosis of patients suffering from stroke. Materials and methods: This involved a hospital study, longitudinal prospective and anaytical, of patients hospitalized for stroke, from March 2015 to February 2016, at the Tingandogo University Hospital, in Ouagadougou, then followed in outpatient neurology, for at least 3 months, after discharge from hospital. The sociodemographic, clinical and CT characteristics of the patients on admission, the mortality at 3 months, and the evaluation of the functional outcome of the survivors at 3 months by the modified Rankin score (mRS) were analyzed. Motor functional outcome was considered favorable if mRS ≤ 2 and unfavorable if mRS ≥ 3. Multivariate analysis with logistic regression made it possible to identify independent predictors of functional outcome at 3 months post-stroke. Results: A total of 232 patients were collected, i.e. 62.9% of cerebral infarction and 37.1% of intracerebral hemorrhage, with a male predominance (62.93%), an average age of 60.9 years +/- 14.5 years. On admission, 6% of patients were in a coma and 35.8% had severe to very severe neurological impairment. Motor physiotherapy indicated in 77.3% of patients was but only performed in 47.4% At 3 months post stroke, 27 patients had died (31%). Among the 160 surviving patients, 91 patients (56.9%) were autonomous or independent (mRS≤2) and 69 patients (43.1%) were still dependent (mRS≥3). The independent predictors of unfavorable functional outcome (mRS≥3) at 3 months post-stroke were: age ≥ 60 years (p = 0.007), pre-stroke disability (p = 0.032), severe neurological deficit at admission (p = 0.018), impaired alertness on admission (p = 0.005) and large infarcts (p=0.004). Conclusion: Advanced age, pre-stroke disability, clinical and CT markers of the extent of brain damage, influence functional outcome at 3 months post-stroke in our context. Improving the quality of care for all patients, even the oldest, and better access to quality functional rehabilitation will help improve the functional prognosis of stroke patients.
Confirmatory Factorial Model of Entrepreneurship in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: García Lirios Cruz
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the work was to specify a model for the study of social understanding. A documentary, cross-sectional and exploratory study was carried out with a non-probabilistic selection of sources indexed to international repositories, considering the indexation, year of publication and impact factor. Discussion axes were established to address the problem, although the research design limited the findings to the sample analyzed, suggesting the extension of other repositories, years and quality indicators.
Taxonomy, evolution and phylogeny of the genus Radopholus (didelphic species) according to morphological data, with a key to species (Nematoda: Tylenchida)
Authors: Ryss A.Y.
Published: July 2022

Present taxonomic status and synonymy of the didelphic species of the genus Radopholus Thorne are considered. A monoentry polytomous key to Radopholus is presented, as well as the rows of characters and a matrix of species and characters which were used for the phylogenetic analysis in the PAUP package. Phylogenetic tree of the genus includes four main species groups (clusters); all the species of the Indo-Asian origin (not inhabiting Australia and Oceania) form a separate monophyletic branch. Basing on the frequency analysis of the character states among the species of the genus, the conclusions on the main morphological adaptations of Radopholus are drawn.
Taxonomy of Podoscirtinae (Orthoptera: Gryllidae). Part 2: Indo-Malayan and Australo-Oceanian Podoscirtini
Authors: Gorochov A.V.
Published: July 2022

Fourteen Indo-Malayan and Australo-Oceanian genera undoubtedly or possibly belonging to Podoscirtini are characterized; 4 new genera, 2 new subgenera, and 17 new species are described; several other species are considered (including revisions of type material, information about systematic position of some forms, and new data on distrubution). Status of three generic names is changed into subgeneric (Peltia, Archenopterus, Mundeicus). One tribal name (Adenopterini Otte, 1994) is considered nomen nudum. New synonymy (Promnesibulus syn. n. = Mnesibulus s. str.) is established. Lectotypes for Poliotrella greeni and Varitrella conspersa as well as a neotype for Matuanus priapus are designated.
Pragmalinguistische Analyse von Blick-Phraseologismen in neuphilologischen und medizinischen Wissenschaftstexten des Deutschen
Authors: Targońska Joanna
Published: July 2022

Niniejszy artykuł poświęcony jest frazeologiczności niemieckiego języka naukowego. Jegocelem jest zbadanie oraz opisanie użycia frazemów z komponentem Blick w niemieckichtekstach naukowych z zakresu humanistyki oraz medycyny. W oparciu o badanie korpusowewskazano, jakie rodzaje frazemów z tym komponentem występują w tekstachnaukowych, które z nich stanowią element ogólnego języka naukowego i występująw tekstach z różnych dyscyplin naukowych. Opisano tu znaczenie wybranych frazeologizmóww języku naukowym oraz ich potencjał pragmatyczny. Analizie poddano słownikiogólne i frazeologiczne pod kątem ich odnotowania i opisu oraz wskazano na konieczneuzupełnienia lub zmiany w zapisie leksykograficznym.
Kreowanie obrazu homoseksualizmu w tygodniku ,,Gazeta Polska”
Authors: Preuhs Katarzyna
Published: July 2022

Celem artykułu jest pokazanie, jaki obraz homoseksualności oraz osób homoseksualnychfunkcjonuje współcześnie w konserwatywnym tygodniku ,,Gazeta Polska”. Analiza opartajest na artykułach opublikowanych od stycznia do maja 2021 r. Autorka bierze pod uwagęartykuły zarówno o osobach homoseksualnych, jak i ogólnie o mniejszości LGBT+, gdyżdziennikarze ,,Gazety Polskiej” często nie używają rozróżnienia pomiędzy tymi mniejszościami.W artykule opisuje się leksykę, której dziennikarze tygodnika używają wobecosób homoseksualnych, sposób zapisu (np. cudzysłów), kontekst, w jakim pojawia siętemat mniejszości seksualnych oraz strategie perswazji, których używa się, by kreowaćnegatywny obraz homoseksualności. Taka analiza pozwala autorce na rekonstrukcjępięciu profili, w jakie dziennikarze tygodnika wpisują homoseksualizm i osoby LGBT+w swoich artykułach, oraz wskazanie, że wynika to z ich sposobu wartościowania świata.Wyodrębnione profile przedstawiają homoseksualizm jako: zagrożenie, ideologię oraz modę,a homoseksualistów jako ruch polityczny lub osoby zaburzone. Autorka wyróżnia równieżmechanizm ,,kozła ofiarnego” jako zasadę tworzącą strukturę analizowanych tekstów.
Histological changes associated with laser interstitial thermal therapy for radiation necrosis: illustrative cases
Authors: Fomchenko Elena I. , Leelatian Nalin , Darbinyan Armine , Huttner Anita J. , Chiang Veronica L.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Patients with lung cancer and melanoma remain the two largest groups to develop brain metastases. Immunotherapy has been approved for treatment of stage IV disease in both groups. Many of these patients are additionally treated with stereotactic radiosurgery for their brain metastases during ongoing immunotherapy. Use of immunotherapy has been reported to increase the rates of radiation necrosis (RN) after radiosurgery, causing neurological compromise due to growth of the enhancing lesion as well as worsening of associated cerebral edema.

OBSERVATIONS

Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a surgical approach that has been shown effective in the management of RN, especially given its efficacy in early reduction of perilesional edema. However, little remains known about the pathology of the post-LITT lesions and how LITT works in this condition. Here, we present two patients who needed surgical decompression after LITT for RN. Clinical, histopathological, and imaging features of both patients are presented.

LESSONS

Criteria for selecting the best patients with RN for LITT therapy remains unclear. Given two similarly sized lesions and not too dissimilar clinical histories but with differing outcomes, further investigation is clearly needed to identify predictors of response to LITT in the setting of SRS and immunotherapy-induced RN.
Benign eccrine spiradenoma imitating a nerve sheath tumor: illustrative case
Authors: Bowman Kelsey M. , Bennett Daniel D. , Hanna Amgad S.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Benign eccrine spiradenoma is a rare tumor arising from the sweat glands and is a pathology that is almost never encountered in routine neurosurgical practice. Although this is a rare pathology, it is one that should be included in the differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with a painful, subcutaneous mass, because it can guide further treatment considerations.

OBSERVATIONS

The authors present a case of benign eccrine spiradenoma that mimicked a nerve sheath tumor in clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and gross appearance.

LESSONS

Complete local excision of these lesions is the gold standard treatment, because they are painful, and there are reports of local recurrence and malignant degeneration with incomplete resection. For this reason, neurosurgeons should be sure to include this in the differential diagnosis of a patient with a painful, subcutaneous mass, because it may help to guide management decisions.
Intracerebral mucormycosis after COVID-19: illustrative cases
Authors: Nohman Amin I. , Ivren Meltem , Klein Sabrina , Khatamzas Elham , Unterberg Andreas , Giese Henrik
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

In this case report the authors present two female patients with intracranial mucormycosis after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

OBSERVATIONS

The first patient was a 30-year-old woman with no past medical history or allergies who presented with headaches and vomiting. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography of the skull showed an endonasal infection, which had already destroyed the frontal skull base and caused a large frontal intracranial abscess. The second patient was a 29-year-old woman with multiple pre-existing conditions, who was initially admitted to the hospital due to a COVID-19 infection and later developed a hemiparesis of the right side. Here, the MRI scan showed an abscess configuration in the left motor cortex. In both cases, rapid therapy was performed by surgical clearance and abscess evacuation followed by antifungal, antidiabetic, and further supportive treatment for several weeks.

LESSONS

Both cases are indicative of a possible correlation of mucormycosis in the setting of severe immunosuppression involved with COVID-19, both iatrogenic with the use of steroids and previous medical history. Furthermore, young and supposedly healthy patients can also be affected by this rare disease.
First reported single-surgeon transpalpebral hybrid approach for indirect cavernous carotid fistula: illustrative case
Authors: Cappuzzo Justin M. , Baig Ammad A. , Metcalf-Doetsch William , Waqas Muhammad , Monteiro Andre , Levy Elad I.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Failure to reach the cavernous sinus after multiple transvenous attempts, although rare, can be challenging for neurointerventionists. The authors sought to demonstrate technical considerations and nuances of the independent performance of a novel hybrid surgical and endovascular transpalpebral approach through the superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) for direct coil embolization of an indirect carotid cavernous fistula (CCF), and they review salient literature regarding the transpalpebral approach.

OBSERVATIONS

An illustrative case, including patient history and presentation, was reviewed. PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases were searched for articles published between January 1, 2000, and September 30, 2021, that reported ≥1 patient with a CCF treated endovascularly via the SOV approach. Data extracted included sample size, treatment modality, surgical technique, performing surgeon specialty, and procedure outcome. The authors’ case illustration demonstrates the technique for the hybrid transpalpebral approach. For the review, 273 unique articles were identified; 14 containing 74 treated patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Oculoplastic surgery was the most commonly involved specialty (5 of 14 studies), followed by ophthalmology (3 of 14). Coiling alone was the treatment of choice in 12 studies, with adjunctive use of Onyx (Medtronic) in 2.

LESSONS

The authors’ technical case description, video, illustrations, and review provide endovascular neurosurgeons with a systematic guide to conduct the procedure independently.
Giant anterior sacral meningocele associated with hydroureteronephrosis and renal injury: illustrative case
Authors: Loiola Lucas , Henriques Vinícius M. , Moreira Carlos A. S. , Gregório Vinícius , Vasconcelos Fernando A. , Schmidt Alexandre M. , Guedes Fernando
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Anterior sacral meningocele (ASM) is a defect in the closure of the neural tube. Patients can be asymptomatic or present with genitourinary, neurological, reproductive, or colorectal dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard test because it can assess communication between the spinal subarachnoid space and the lesion and identify other abnormalities. Surgical correction is the definitive treatment because untreated cases have a mortality rate of more than 30%.

OBSERVATIONS

A 24-year-old woman with Marfan syndrome presented with polyuria, recurrent urinary tract infections, and renal injury for 3 months along with a globose abdomen, with a palpable mass in the middle and lower third of the abdomen that was massive on percussion. MRI showed an ASM consisting of two cystic lesions measuring 15.4 × 14.3 × 15.8 and 6.7 × 6.1 × 5.9 cm, respectively, compressing the distal third of the right ureter and causing a hydroureteronephrosis. Drainage and ligature of the cystic lesion were performed. The urinary outcome was excellent, with full recovery after surgery.

LESSONS

ASM should be suspected in all abdominal masses with progressive symptoms in the setting of Marfan syndrome. Computed tomography and MRI are important to investigate genitourinary anomalies or other types of dysraphism to guide the best surgical approach.
Diffuse symptomatic pneumocephalus after biportal endoscopic spinal surgery: illustrative case
Authors: Yang Chien-Tung , Chiu Cheng-Di , Wu Chih-Ying
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar decompression is gaining attention as a minimally invasive surgery. Here, the authors report a rare complication of pneumocephalus caused by vacuum drain after biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) for lumbar stenosis.

OBSERVATIONS

A 79-year-old woman with spinal stenosis over the L4–5 level received BESS. No visible dural tear was encountered during surgery, and a vacuum drain was placed after surgery. Approximately 150 mL of cerebrospinal fluid was drained on postoperative day 1. Simultaneously, symptoms of intracranial hypotension were noted. Brain computed tomography (CT) revealed pneumocephalus. The patient was advised to have bed rest and hydration, and her symptoms improved subsequently. Follow-up brain CT indicated the resolution of pneumocephalus.

LESSONS

Pneumocephalus after endoscopic lumbar surgery is rare. Dural tear, high rate of normal saline irrigation, and vacuum drain placement are the associated risk factors.
Pediatric skull fracture with injury and thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus: illustrative case
Authors: Zoerner Douglas M. , Reardon Taylor , Miller Brandon A.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (VST) is a complication of head injury and can be secondary to sinus compression by depressed skull fractures. Fracture elevation is a treatment option for VST secondary to extrinsic compression, but conservative management may also be effective. Venous sinuses can also be lacerated from skull fractures, resulting in epidural or subdural hematomas. The authors presented a case of sagittal sinus injury and thrombosis from a depressed skull fracture that caused a subgaleal hematoma. The injury was successfully managed conservatively.

OBSERVATIONS

A 14-year-old boy presented after a head injury with a diastatic, depressed parietal bone fracture. Computed tomography venogram showed disruption and occlusion of the superior sagittal sinus with a subgaleal hematoma in continuity with the injured sagittal sinus. Because of concern for hemorrhage if tamponade on the sinus was removed, the patient was treated nonsurgically. At follow-up, the sinus had recanalized and the fracture had healed.

LESSONS

Skull fractures with underlying sinus thrombosis can be managed conservatively with good outcome. Careful assessment for venous sinus injury should be made before undertaking fracture elevation to relieve sinus compression.
The Concept of «Knowledge» in the Pentateuch and the Books of the Prophets. Part 2: Knowledge as Tradition
Authors: Аржанов Юрий Николаевич
Published: July 2022

Данная статья продолжает серию публикаций, посвящённых феномену знания в двух первых частях ветхозаветного канона, в Пятикнижии и Пророках. В центре внимания исследования - процесс передачи знания как традиции. В первой части статьи рассматривается история формирования канона Танаха и основные общественные группы древнего Израиля, которые играли ключевую роль в формировании, передаче и трансформации традиции, а также доступные нам сведения о формах обучения в древнем Израиле. Вторая часть посвящена «закону» как центральному понятию Танаха, его основным значениям во Второзаконии и в книгах так называемой священнической традиции. Особое место уделяется соотношению понятий «закон» и «знание Бога» в Книге пророка Осии.

The article continues the series of publications on the phenomenon of knowledge in the first two parts of the Old Testament canon, the Pentateuch and the Prophets. It focuses on the process of the transmission knowledge in the form of tradition. The first part of the article deals with the history of development of the canon of the Hebrew Bible and with the major social groups in ancient Israel that played a key role in the creation, transmission, and transformation of the tradition. It also sums up the available data on the forms of learning in ancient Israel. The second part of the article is devoted to the concept of Law, its main characteristics in the Deuteronomy and in the so-called «priestly» tradition. One of the sections deals with the relationship between «law» and «the knowledge of God» in Hosea.
Journal «Apocrypha. Le champ des apocryphes». Bibliographical Review. Part 1: 1990-1991
Authors: Вевюрко Илья Сергеевич
Published: July 2022

Журнал «Апокрифы» выходит в бельгийском издательстве «Бреполь» (г. Тюрнхаут) с 1990 г. Задачей учреждения этого периодического издания было, по словам редакторов, «превращение старинного объекта эрудиции в новый предмет для исторической реконструкции». Первые два номера журнала представляют материалы симпозиума по апокрифическому нарративу в честь столетия проведённой в Париже в 1986 г. религиоведческой секции Практической школы высших исследований. Выпуски «Апокрифов» 1990 и 1991 г. в целом задают основные координаты изучения апокрифической литературы в обзоре истории вопроса, в подборке тем (частных, но выводящих на широкую перспективу), в системе терминов, наименований и сиглов. Ряд статей, представленных в этих выпусках, содержит рассмотрение таких апокрифов, как «Оракулы сивиллы», «Апокалипсис Элкасая», «Учение Аддая апостола», Третья книга Ездры, «Акты Пилата», «Деяния апостола Андрея», «Детство Иисуса», «Видение св. Павла». Тематика других статей имеет более обобщающий характер: историография библейских апокрифов; представления о посмертной каре в апокалипсисах; еврейская апокалиптика эпохи Второго храма; образы женщин в апокрифических деяниях апостолов; армянская апокрифическая литература; апокрифы, связанные с апостолом Петром; вопрос об эзотерических традициях в раннем христианстве; производство апокрифических текстов в Византии; апокрифические сюжеты в иконографии. Особую ценность представляет список аббревиатур архивов и периодических изданий, опубликованный в первом номере журнала.

The study of apocryphal literature, old and new testamentical, and also gnostic, is important for theology, biblical studies and the history of religions. Even in ancient times it was recognized that the apocrypha contain the material of tradition, but their character of mixing orthodoxy with heterodoxy did not allow the Church fathers to include them in the canon, and therefore their reception was carried out through the selection of motifs in oral tradition, painting, etc. At present, these written documents serve as a source for both church tradition and the history of heresies and non-Christian religious movements. The scientific journal «Apocrypha» has been published in the Belgian publishing house «Brepols» (Turnhout) since 1990. The task of establishing this periodical was, according to the editors, «to transform the old object of erudition into a new subject for historical reconstruction». The first two issues of the journal present the materials of the symposium on apocryphal narrative in honor of the centenary of the Religious Studies Section of the École pratique des hautes études, held in Paris in 1986. These issues in general set the main coordinates of the study of apocryphal literature in the review of the history of the issue, in a selection of topics (separate, but leading to a broad perspective), in the system of terms, names and sigla.
Bibliographic Overview of Scientific Works of Boris A. Turaev on Ethiopistics
Authors: Гусарова Екатерина Валентиновна
Published: July 2022

Тураев Борис Александрович как историк и филолог существенно расширил источниковую базу мировой эфиопистики, выступив на рубеже XIX-XX вв. новатором в этой весьма консервативной сфере гуманитарного знания. Он продолжил заложенную Б. А. Дорном традицию преподавания языка геэз на историко-филологическом факультете Санкт-Петербургского университета. Б. А. Тураев слыл знатоком литургики и глубоко верующим человеком. Эфиопия привлекала его, в первую очередь, как одно из древнейших христианских государств, сохранившее на протяжении всей своей задокументированной истории веру во Христа. Учёный сфокусировал внимание на богослужебной и житийной литературе Эфиопской Церкви. Ниже приведён обзор его работ, полностью или частично затрагивающих тему Эфиопии и её изучения, большинство из них по сей день не потеряли своей актуальности.

Boris A. Turaev as a historian and philologist significantly expanded the source base of Ethiopian studies all over the world. At the turn of the XIX-XX centuries he became an innovator in this highly conservative field of humanitarian knowledge. He continued the tradition of teaching the Geez language established by B. A. Dorn at the Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University. Boris A. Turaev was known as a connoisseur of liturgy and a deeply religious person. Ethiopia attracted him, first of all, as one of the most ancient Christian countries, which preserved the faith in Christ throughout all its documented history. The scientist focused his research on the liturgical and hagiographic literature of the Ethiopian Church. An overview of his works, in whole or in part touching on the topic of Ethiopia and its studies is here presented. The most part of these works are still relevant.