bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biting Rhythms of Malaria Vector in the Urban Area of Itu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Bassey E. B. , Oboho D. E. , Akpan A. U. , Opara K. N. , Atting I. A , Ogbeche J. O , Afia U.U. , Umohata I. , Adams E. G. , Usip L. P.
Published: July 2024

In Nigeria, malaria is still a serious public health concern. Studies on the endemicity of the illness in Akwa Ibom State have been conducted to identify effective strategies for malaria control, but little is known about the spread of Anopheles in the metropolitan Itu area. In the study area, a descriptive study was conducted between November 2017 and December 2018. The CDC light trap human baited bednet method was used to measure the biting activity of both indoor and outdoor mosquitoes, while the pyrethroid spray catch technique was utilized to estimate the density of mosquitoes resting indoors. Standard entomological instruments were used for morphological identification of mosquitoes. Out of the 1263 mosquitoes that were captured, An. gambiae s l (87.49%) was more prevalent. The wet season had a considerably (p<0.05) greater indoor resting density of Anopheles mosquitoes than the dry season. The average indoor resting density was 39.40 Anopheles/room, and the annual man-biting rate was a considerably (p <0.05) high 59.38 bites/man. The peak biting times were seen to be between 2 and 3 a.m., indoors (23.97%) and between 12 and 1 a.m., outdoors (19.74%). Year-round transmission of malaria occurs. The primary malaria vector in Itu metropolitan region is Anopheles gambiae. Planning and carrying out malaria control measures is so crucial in the Itu Local Government Area.
I Promessi Sposi di Alessandro Manzoni: un libro bellissimo e attualissimo
Authors: Melotti Umberto
Published: July 2024

The 150th anniversary of Alessandro Manzoni’s death was celebrated beyond all expectations. The President of the Republic himself wished to commemorate it with a statement emphasising the beauty and relevance of The Betrothed, a novel that should be read in adulthood, when one can most appreciate its great richness. There is, however, one difficulty: his writing suffers the effects of time. More than 200 years have passed since it was first written, a little less since its first published version and more than 180 since its definitive version, and language, like any living thing, evolves, all the more so in a period marked by so many important transformations. This is why I have participated in the Manzoni celebrations by publishing the full transcription in modern Italian. But, as a sociologist, in this work, which lasted more than five years, I first of all grasped the validity of that novel also in its sociological aspects.
Assessment on the Exposure of Air, Water and Noise Pollution, and Mental Stress on Preeclamptic Patients of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Authors: Akhter Sultana Nasima , Haque Md. Jawadul , Islam Md. Sultanul , Islam Md. Nazmul , Hassan Parvez
Published: July 2024

Although preeclampsia claims the lives of 70,000 mothers and 500,000 newborns each year worldwide, its origin is still elusive and a number of risk factors such as environmental pollution are not yet addressed properly. In this study, exposures due to the extents of air, water and noise pollution as well as mental stress on preeclamptic patients have been investigated. Using a cross-sectional longitudinal design, 90 women hospitalized with preeclampsia in 7 hospitals of Rajshahi, Bangladesh were considered, of which Rajshahi Medical College Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital. The data were collected by interviewing the patients, physical examinations and merging the patients’ data with British Geological Survey’s groundwater data-sets (n=3,540). For statistical analyses, SPSS software was employed. It was found that most of the patients’ living rooms were within 15 feet from kitchen. Only 10% patients had good room ventilation, while the remaining 90% patients had either moderate or poor room ventilation. Combination of these facts reveals that the preeclamptic patients were subject to moderate CO2 exposure. Since 79% of the preeclamptic patients’ living rooms were below 50 ft from the nearest roads and 84% for 100 ft distance, they would experience noise pollution. Combination of traffic conditions and potential sources of noise pollution revealed that 60% of the preeclamptic patients experienced moderate to intense noise pollution. Groundwater arsenic, calcium, magnesium, iron and sodium concentrations in the patients’ drinking water were higher than WHO guideline values that should favour constipation and mild hypertension. While 70% patients were under high mental stress and 24% under very high mental stress, only 6% patients had moderate mental stress. It is concluded that air, water and noise pollution, and mental stress are potential risk factors of preeclampsia.
Talc slurry versus thoracoscopic talc insufflation for malignant pleural effusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Soares de Oliveira Rodrigues1 Anna Luíza , Cavalcanti Souza2 Maria Eduarda , Cezar Aquino de Moraes3 Francisco , Paes de Lima4 David , Costa de Carvalho4 Rafael Lucas
Published: July 2024

Objective: Talc pleurodesis is a widely used treatment option for malignant pleural effusion (MPE). However, the optimal form of administration remains controversial. Thus, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of talc slurry (TS) in comparison with thoracoscopic talc insufflation/poudrage (TTI) for MPE treatment. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases for studies that compared TS with TTI in patients with MPE. We used a random-effects model with a 95% CI to pool the data. Heterogeneity was assessed with I² statistics. Results: We included eight studies involving 1,163 patients, 584 of whom (50.21%) underwent TS. Pleurodesis failure rates were similar between the procedures (OR = 1.07; 95% CI: 0.56-2.06; p = 0.83; I² = 62%); and 68% of patients (95% CI: 0.31-1.47; p = 0.33; I² = 58%) had postoperative complications, which were lower in patients in the TS group than in the TTI group. In a subgroup analysis considering only randomized clinical trials, the failure rate was significantly lower in the TS treatment group (OR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.42-0.90; p = 0.01; I² = 0%). Similarly, dyspnea was less common in the TS group (OR = 0.74; 95% CI: 0.41-1.34; p = 0.32; I² = 55%). Adverse effects were reported in 86 patients, and no significant difference was seen between the TS and TTI groups: empyema (OR = 1.43; 95% CI: 0.36-5.64; p = 0.86; I² = 0%), pain (OR = 1.22 (95% CI: 0.67-2.21; p = 0.51; I² = 38%), and pneumonia (OR = 1.15; 95% CI: 0.30-4.46; p = 0.86; I² = 27%). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that TS is an effective treatment for MPE, with no significant increase in adverse events. Results suggest equivalent efficacy and safety for both procedures.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA GESTÃO DA SAÚDE MENTAL NO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Leite Jéssica Pinheiro , Rodrigues Olívia David Pacheco de Faria , Dantas Davi Torquato , Costa Tayná Monyque Suffredini da , Gomes Lisanna Pires , Pereira Emilin Rodrigues , Borchardt Poliane Reis Targino , Soares Camila Ariete Vitorino Dias , Santos Kisley Fortes Juvêncio dos , Santana Cristiane Lira , Vitorino Helen Regina Santos , Prampero Lívia , Prado Moisés Ranay Santos
Published: July 2024

A vivência do profissional residente em Saúde Coletiva no âmbito da Saúde Mental dentro do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) se dá em colaboração com a equipe multiprofissional, seguindo os processos de trabalho, aplicando os princípios de gestão e interagindo com os usuários e familiares que participam das reuniões e fazem parte do dia a dia no Centro de Apoio Psicossocial (CAPS). O objetivo é destacar a importância do engajamento da comunidade e do controle social na gestão compartilhada na área da Saúde Mental. O estudo, de cunho qualitativo, baseia-se em um relato de experiência sobre a formação em Saúde Coletiva, iniciada em maio de 2019 e concluída em fevereiro de 2020. Foi feita uma análise documental das atas das reuniões entre 2016 e 2020, destacando os temas mais recorrentes, como acolhimento, debates sobre legislação, questões relacionadas à Saúde Mental, esclarecimento de dúvidas, demandas, comunicação e controle social, desafios internos, dificuldades e conquistas. Resultados e Discussão.A Reunião de Participantes, Familiares e Profissionais do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Dr. Abdoral Machado (Crateús, Ceará) é uma ação significativa para garantir os direitos e responsabilidades, ao mesmo tempo em que é um espaço para promover a saúde e combater estigmas e preconceitos. Foram realizadas 41 reuniões, que, aliadas à experiência prática, foram essenciais para perceber que as necessidades dos participantes são tratadas de maneira justa e humanitária, com um compartilhamento de responsabilidades diante dos desafios e sucessos. Concluindo, essa experiência foi essencial para o aprendizado na prática dentro do Sistema Único de Saúde e no contexto da Saúde Mental, pois utilizou instrumentos de coparticipação e controle social para ajudar na tomada de decisões junto à equipe de gestão.
AVANÇOS NA CIRURGIA DE CÁLCULO RENAL: COMPREENDENDO AS MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS, DIAGNÓSTICO E TÉCNICAS CIRÚRGICAS MODERNAS
Authors: Melo Francisco Jailson Portela , Carranza Jennifer Stefania Silva , Dias Matheus Ribeiro Pinheiro , Santiago Tais Rocha Morais de , Gomes Dhayna hingridh da Silva , Neto Theodoro Rodrigues , Viana Mariana Rocha , Stampacchio Larissa de Oliveira , Moreira Lunara de Sá , Loureiro Rodrigo de Menezes Belmonte , Brito Paulo Roberto da Silva , Brito Nayla Cristine da Silva
Published: July 2024

A cirurgia de cálculo renal evoluiu significativamente nos últimos anos devido aos avanços nas técnicas cirúrgicas, diagnósticos aprimorados e uma melhor compreensão das manifestações clínicas. A nefrolitíase, condição comum que afeta milhões de pessoas, pode levar a complicações graves se não tratada adequadamente. Os sintomas incluem dor lombar intensa, hematúria, náuseas e vômitos. O diagnóstico precoce e preciso é crucial, utilizando técnicas de imagem como tomografia computadorizada (TC), ultrassonografia e radiografias abdominais. Avanços recentes, como a TC de baixa dose, têm reduzido a exposição à radiação mantendo a precisão diagnóstica. Metodologia: A pesquisa utilizou bases de dados científicas, incluindo Google Scholar, PubMed, BVS e SciELO, com artigos publicados entre 2015 e 2024. Foram selecionados artigos originais que permitissem acesso integral ao conteúdo e abordassem diretamente os avanços nas técnicas cirúrgicas e diagnósticas para nefrolitíase. Os critérios de exclusão eliminaram artigos com mais de 10 anos de publicação ou fora do escopo da pesquisa. A análise crítica dos dados garantiu uma revisão sistemática abrangente e relevante, avaliando a aplicabilidade clínica dos achados. Resultados: Estudos recentes destacam a eficácia da litotripsia a laser de fibra de túlio (TFL) na fragmentação de cálculos renais, com taxas de eliminação de até 89,37% e complicações mínimas. Tecnologias como o laser de femtosegundo e o laser Ho com tecnologia Moses mostraram-se eficientes na redução de retropulsão dos cálculos e melhoria dos tempos operatórios. A cirurgia robótica também mostrou resultados promissores em procedimentos complexos, como a pielolitotomia robótica assistida, reduzindo tempos de internação e complicações pós-operatórias. Avanços nos ureteroscópios, de sistemas de fibra óptica para digitais, melhoraram a visualização e a navegação, reduzindo riscos e aumentando a precisão.  Considerações Finais: Os avanços na cirurgia de cálculo renal transformaram significativamente a prática urológica, melhorando os resultados clínicos e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. A introdução de tecnologias como a TFL, laser de femtosegundo e cirurgia robótica oferece uma promessa considerável para procedimentos mais eficientes e menos invasivos. Contudo, desafios como altos custos e necessidade de treinamento especializado permanecem.
PROBABILITY OF RABIES INFECTIOUS PROCESS IN PEOPLE IN A REGION WITH A COMPLEX EPIZOOTIC SITUATION WITH RABIES
Authors: Padilo Larisa , Agoltsov Valeriy , Gusev Artur , Kalabekov Mutalif , Sibgatullova Adylya
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between cases of animal rabies and cases of people seeking medical help after bites of synanthropic and wild animals in various geographical areas of the Saratov Region. An analysis of the number of people who sought medical help for animal bites in the right-bank Districts of the Saratov Region in 2022 showed that the largest number of people sought medical help after traumatic contacts with animals in Balashovsky (272 people), Volsky (213 people), Rtishchevsky Districts (126 people), and in the left-bank Districts of the Region, the largest number of people sought medical help after traumatic contacts with animals in Balakovsky, Pugachevsky and Krasnokutsky Districts of the Region, which amounted to 580, 167 and 82 people, respectively. The lea-ding positions in the number of people injured by animal bites during the period under review are occupied by the city of Saratov – 2,342 people, as well as the city of Engels and the Engels District of the Region – 1,037 people. Having analyzed the number of people injured by animals with established rabies in the Saratov Region in 2022, it was found that the largest number of people were injured in Saratov (11 people). In Dergachevsky – 9 people, in Rtishchevsky and Sovetsky Districts – 8 people, respectively. An analysis of the number of cases of rabies in animals of different species in the region in 2022 showed that the lea-ding positions among the recorded cases of rabies were occupied by dogs (16 cases), cats (14 cases), and wild animals (9 cases). The probability of infection of the population with the rabies virus during traumatic contact with an animal is 0.066. In conditions of stationary trouble in the Region over a long period of time, the contagiousness index is 2.1, which indicates an extremely high danger and probability of rabies among the population of the Region.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR DROUGHT RESISTANCE OF DURUM SPRING WHEAT IN WESTERN SIBERIA
Authors: Evdokimov Mihail , Yusov Vadim
Published: July 2024

The aim of research is to conduct a comparative assessment of varieties of durum spring wheat for drought resistance in the conditions of Western Siberia. The experiments were laid out after fallow in the conditions of the southern forest-steppe at the stationary site of the laboratory of selection of durum wheat of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Omsk Scientific Center. In long-term studies (2001–2018) on a large set of varieties (26), when studying the yield, the number of grains in an ear, the weight of 1000 grains, the parameters of drought resistance were determined. In this case, the following indicators for these traits were calculated: average over the years of research, average in dry years, average in favorable years, the degree of reduction under stress compared to conditions without stress, the drought resistance index (DSI according to R.A. Fischer, R. Maurer). Tests on the studied characteristics revealed the following varieties: by yield – Omskiy Izumrud, Aleyskaya, Omskaya Stepnaya, Zhemchuzhina Sibiri, by weight of 1000 grains – Bezenchukskaya Stepnaya, Omskaya Stepnaya, Aleyskaya, Elizavetinskaya, Svetlana, by the number of grains in an ear – Omskiy Izumrud, Saratovskaya Zolotistaya, Zhemchuzhina Sibiri, Omskaya Stepnaya, Bezenchukskaya Stepnaya. According to the general integrated assessment, the best indicators were obtained for the varieties Omskaya Stepnaya, Omskiy Izumrud, Bezenchukskaya Stepnaya, Aleyskaya, Zhemchuzhina Sibiri, Saratovskaya Zolotistaya. The indicators of average values under drought, the degree of reduction under stress conditions, the drought resistance index for grain yield, 1000-grain weight, and the number of grains in an ear are reliable criteria for drought resistance of hard spring wheat. The best differentiating ability is possessed by tests calculated by yield and the number of grains in an ear.
CHANGES IN THE MINERAL COMPOSITION OF COW'S MILK UNDER THE LICK BRIQUETTES INFLUENCE
Authors: Aliev Abdulgamid , Karpuschenko Karine
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study is to investigate the degree of influence of environmentally friendly lick briquettes Amirasol G(S)-Z and Amirasol G(S)-L on the mineral composition of milk, milk productivity and milk fat content of Caucasian brown cows of the mountain biogeochemical province of the Republic of Dagestan in the autumn-winter and spring-summer periods of keeping. During the use of lick briquettes in the diets of cows during the year, their positive effect on the mineral composition of milk, milk productivity and milk fat content was revealed. Moreover, a reliable increase was established in the milk of the experimental group of cows in the concentration of macroelements potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, respectively, by 12.17; 155.10; 52.82; 46.18; 93.96 %; microelements iron, zinc, manganese, copper, cobalt, iodine (CBI), selenium, respectively, by 101.84; 113.96; 256.01; 130.47; 265.85; 530.0; 275.91 % compared to the control group, compared to the average level of the physiological norm – by 19.66; 39.70; 5.84; 82.12; 92.96; 98.94; 83.17; 80.11; 94.08; 47.67; 210.89;109.73 %. In the control group of cows, the concentration of macro- and microelements was below the lower limit of the norm, with the exception of potassium and manganese, which were higher by 29.01 and 10.04 %, respectively, compared to the lower limit of the physiological norm. The use of lick briquettes in the diets of dairy cows during the year also contributed to an increase in milk productivity by 6.23 %, milk fat content by 5.0 % (0.20 abs.%), an additional 0.49 liters of milk per head per day were obtained on average for the group. The economic effect was 80,460 rubles, or 2,682 rubles per head during the experiment.
FREE RADICAL GENERATION BY COW BLOOD CELLS AT SUBCLINICAL RADIATION DOSES
Authors: Fedotova Arina , Turitsyna Evgeniya , Makarskaya G
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study is to evaluate the kinetics of ROS generation in the peripheral blood of cattle exposed to subclinical doses of radiation. Objectives: to determine chemiluminescent indices: time to reach and amplitude of maximum activity, total ROS volume in the peripheral blood of lactating cows in agricultural landscapes of the Krasnoyarsk Region with different radioecological status; to calculate the blood phagocyte activation index. The object of the study is lactating cows kept in three agricultural landscapes of the Krasnoyarsk Region with different radioecological status: with an absorbed annual dose for farm animals of 0.92 mGy (control), with doses of 1.33 and 1.55 mGy/year. Research material is peripheral blood of cows. The studies were conducted in 2017–2019 in the immunology sector of the international scientific center for research into extreme states of the body, Federal Research Center of the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Krasnoyarsk, and at the Institute of Applied Biotechnology and Veterinary Medicine, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University. In the peripheral blood of lactating cows, the following chemiluminescent indices were assessed: the time of formation of peaks in the production of reactive oxygen species and the amplitude of their generation, the total volume of ROS, and the index of activation of blood phagocytes. The chemiluminescent analysis was performed in the immunology sector of the international scientific center for research into extreme conditions of the body, FRC KSC SB RAS (Krasnoyarsk). Subclinical doses of ionizing radiation of 1.33 and 1.55 mGy/year negatively affect the course of free-radical processes in the blood cells of cows. Slowdown in the formation time of kinetic peaks, an increase in the total number of spontaneous free radicals, and a decrease in the light sum of activated ROS were revealed. A decrease in the cell activation index was established, i.e. a decrease in the ability of blood phagocytes to induce a respiratory burst in response to additional antigenic irritation, which is related to the negative consequences of exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FEATURES OF PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED GOATS
Authors: Sambu-Hoo Chechena
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of genotype on the live weight, growth and deve-lopment of kids of different origins. Objectives of the study: to determine the live weight of kids from birth to 18 months of age; to calculate live weight gain (absolute, average daily, relative); to study the exterior features of kids at 6, 12 and 18 months of age. The object of the study was half-blooded kids obtained by crossing goats of the Soviet wool breed with Dagestan wool producers (experimental group) and purebred offspring of the Soviet wool breed (control group). Animals (30 heads in each group) were kept in the same conditions of the peasant (farm) enterprise Mongush V.S. Ulug-Khem District. The study was conducted according to generally accepted methods. As a result of introductory crossing of goats of the Soviet wool breed with goats of the Dagestan wool breed, a crossbred offspring was obtained, which differs from the purebred by its large live weight, high growth energy, compact build and strong constitution. Newborn half-blood kids weighed an average of 3.9 kg, which exceeded the weight of purebreds by 1.5 times (P > 0.999); at the age of 6 months – by 1.21 (P > 0.999); at the age of 12 months – by 1.18 (P > 0.95) and at the age of 18 months – by 1.13 times (P > 0.95). In the period from birth to 6 months, live weight gains were significantly higher: absolute – by 2.31 kg (P > 0.999), average daily – by 12.82 g (P > 0.999). Crossbred animals had a more proportional constitution. According to the main body measurements, they were 1.1–6.6 % higher than purebreds (P > 0.95; P > 0.99; P > 0.999). They were also characterized by a high compactness index, indicating a compact build and a strong constitution.
AUTOCONCEITO EM MATEMÁTICA DE ALUNOS DO ENSINO SECUNDÁRIO MOÇAMBICANO
Authors: Fundice Elias , Francisco Victoria
Published: July 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o autoconceito em Matemática de um grupo de alunos do ensino secundário moçambicano e a sua relação com o sexo, ano escolar, área de estudo e desempenho acadêmico. Participaram 270 alunos do 10º (38.9%) e 12º (61.1%) anos de escolaridade, 140 (51.8%) do sexo masculino e 130 (48.1%) do sexo feminino, com uma média de idade de 17.8 anos (DP=1.8). Trata-se de um estudo descritivo-correlacional de natureza quantitativa. Para avaliar o autoconceito matemático, foi aplicada uma Escala de Autoconceito em Matemática e os resultados indicaram uma associação positiva, porém baixa (r=.15**) entre o autoconceito matemático e o desempenho escolar na disciplina de matemática. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas do autoconceito matemático em razão do sexo e área de estudo, mas somente nos fatores competência e interesse. Em relação ao ano de escolaridade os resultados suportam diferenças significativas com os alunos do 10º ano escolar a apresentar maiores níveis de autoconceito matemático do que os alunos do 12º ano escolar. Estes achados são discutidos à base da literatura.
Disposition of health-care workers toward hospital patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
Authors: C. Iyiani Christain , T. Ajibo Henry , C. Ene Jacinta
Published: July 2024

During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization declared health-care workers “the last line of defense against the COVID-19 pandemic.” Against this backdrop, this study investigated the state, responses, and attitudes of health-care workers toward hospital patients during the pandemic in Nigeria, alongside the attitudes of patients and the responsibilities of Nigerian social workers in ensuring adequate patient care. Employing a descriptive research design, the study sampled 17 respondents from Enugu State and utilized a qualitative research approach with an in-depth interview guide for data collection. The findings revealed that Nigerian healthcare workers exhibited a negative attitude toward hospital patients during the pandemic. Factors contributing to this negative attitude include fear of contracting the virus due to inadequate personal protective equipment, lack of incentives, insufficient hazard allowances, and inadequate hospital facilities. The death rate of patients with complications unrelated to COVID-19 was high because patients avoided hospital care even when critically ill due to fear of contracting the virus. Consequently, there was an increase in self-medication and reliance on alternative medicine among patients. Social workers played a significant role by advocating for improved hospital care and welfare for patients. They engaged in dialogue with hospital management to secure better attention and treatment for patients and advocated for adequate welfare provision for health-care workers. Social workers undertook educational initiatives to raise awareness among patients about the dangers of alternative medicine, self-medication, and the imperativeness of complying with the stipulated COVID-19 preventive protocol. In conclusion, this study recommends policy reforms aimed at enhancing budgetary allocations to the health-care sector and institutionalizing the social work profession in Nigeria through constitutional provisions.
Categorization challenges in research on organ donation after euthanasia: Determining somatic or psychiatric origins of suffering
Authors: van Dijk Nathalie , Godschalx Judith , de Jongh Wim , Bollen Jan , van Mook Walther
Published: July 2024

This perspective article discusses the classification challenges encountered in organ donation after euthanasia (ODE) among individuals with psychiatric disorders, as highlighted in our recent case series. In cases involving “somatic symptoms and related disorders,” somatic symptoms are connected to excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, causing distress or dysfunction. Conditions such as tinnitus and chronic pain often co-occur with psychiatric disorders. The recent Dutch guideline on ODE eliminated the requirement to distinguish between somatic and psychiatric causes of suffering. This updated guideline encourages a holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing the importance of addressing patients’ overall suffering rather than specific categorizations. To avoid errors in classification, categorization in research on ODE should recognize the overlap between somatic and psychiatric diagnoses, thereby eliminating the risk of misclassification, avoiding the stigmatization of patients, and optimizing future treatment options.
Pharmacists’ Views on the Integration of Pharmacogenomics in Pharmacy Practice: Investigating Acceptance, Perceived Benefits, and Barriers – A Qualitative Study
Authors: - Naif H. Helman , - Badr I. Alrufaiq
Published: July 2024

This qualitative study explores pharmacists' views on the integration of pharmacogenomics into pharmacy practice, focusing on their acceptance, perceived benefits, and barriers. Semi-structured interviews with 20 pharmacists from diverse practice settings revealed a generally positive attitude towards pharmacogenomics, with participants recognizing its potential to improve patient outcomes and medication safety. However, significant barriers, including limited knowledge, access to genetic testing, cost, and ethical concerns, were identified. The findings underscore the need for enhanced education, training, and systemic support to facilitate the adoption of pharmacogenomics in routine pharmacy practice.
Barriers to Effective Medication Monitoring and Management in Critical Care Units: Identifying the Obstacles Clinical Pharmacists Face in Implementing Effective Medication Monitoring and Management Strategies in Intensive Care Units
Authors: - Naif H. Helman , - Badr I. Alrufaiq
Published: July 2024

This qualitative study investigates the barriers clinical pharmacists encounter when implementing medication monitoring and management strategies in critical care units. Through in-depth interviews, the study explores pharmacists' perspectives on challenges such as medication errors, communication gaps, and resource limitations, offering insights into improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes in intensive care settings.
Pharmacists’ Perceptions of Their Role in Hospital Discharge Planning: Investigating Involvement, Impact on Patient Outcomes, and Continuity of Care
Authors: - Naif H. Helman , - Badr I. Alrufaiq , - Ahmed G. Alsahli
Published: July 2024

This qualitative study explores pharmacists’ perceptions of their role in hospital discharge planning and its impact on patient outcomes and care continuity. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 pharmacists from diverse healthcare settings to investigate their involvement in medication reconciliation, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams during discharge processes. Thematic analysis revealed key themes including pharmacists' critical role in ensuring medication safety, challenges faced in discharge planning such as organizational constraints and technological limitations, and the importance of professional development in enhancing discharge practices. Findings underscored the need for healthcare systems to support pharmacists with adequate resources and training to optimize discharge processes and improve patient care transitions. This study contributes valuable insights into enhancing pharmacist-led interventions in discharge planning to enhance patient safety and continuity of care.
"Pharmacists' Role in Diabetes Management: A Qualitative Study on Contributions to Patient Education, Medication Management, and Interprofessional Collaboration"
Authors: - Sami, A. Alzahrani , - Mohammed A. Almansour , - Mubarak S. Aldosary , - Sultan Alsubaie
Published: July 2024

This qualitative study investigates pharmacists’ roles in diabetes management, focusing on patient education, medication management, and interprofessional collaboration. Through semi-structured interviews with 15 pharmacists, the study reveals key themes: pharmacists significantly contribute to patient education, optimize medication regimens, and engage in collaborative care with other healthcare professionals. Challenges such as limited resources and patient adherence issues are also discussed. The findings highlight the crucial impact of pharmacists in diabetes care and provide recommendations for enhancing their role in the healthcare system.
USING YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO TEACH WRITING
Authors: Nurhelfa Sulistiawati , Herawati Atti , Wahyuni Asih
Published: July 2024

This article aims to describe how an English teacher taught writing procedure text using YouTube videos to the 11th-grade students of Vocational High School. The study applied a descriptive qualitative approach. This research was conducted at one Vocational school in Pacet. The participants of this research were an English teacher and 36 students from grade 11 of Tourism Travel Business (ULP) major. This study was guided by one research question “How does the teacher teach writing procedure text using YouTube video to grade 11 students of Vocational High School?” The instruments used in this study were observation, documentation, and interview. The findings of this study show that: 1) the English teacher engaged the students to watch a video from YouTube together in the opening activity, 2) the English teacher and the students discussed the contents of the YouTube videos that have been watched in the core activity, and 3) the English teacher played YouTube videos to prepare the students’ mental condition before they were doing presentation about their writing project of procedure text in core activity. The results indicated that the YouTube video on teaching writing aligns with the stages of the teaching activities proposed by Rusmawan.
Julian Lisiecki (1881–1945) – architect and restorer
Authors: Tejszerska Anna
Published: July 2024

The article presents the entire creative activity of Julian Lisiecki, a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the Technical University of Karlsruhe, committed to the protection and restoration of national heritage, a member of the Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zabytkami Przeszłości, and an architect involved in the design of state construction investments of the Second Polish Republic. The text is based on archival material, the architect’s diaries made available to the author, and a careful study of professional journals from the period of Julian Lisiecki’s professional activity. Due to the scope of the text, emphasis was placed on presenting all aspects of the architect’s activity – from design and conservation projects, through journalistic activity, to involvement in professional associations, participation in competitions and service in the Ministry of Public Works and Military Affairs, omitting a detailed analysis of individual works.
Effectiveness of Kinetic Games and Their Impact on Learning Some Basic Basketball Skills for Middle School Students
Authors: Amer Ahmed , Al-juboori Zahraa
Published: July 2024

This study aims to identify the effectiveness of kinetic games and their impact on learning some basic basketball skills for middle school students. The hypotheses of this study suggest that there are statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups in the post-tests, favoring the experimental group. The research problem was identified through monitoring and reviewing the teaching methods used in middle school physical education classes. It was found that most lessons lack variety in teaching methods and rely on traditional approaches, which do not cater to the individual differences among learners. Consequently, the learning outcomes among students vary, and mastery of skills is not achieved. This issue must be addressed, and solutions must be found.
After thorough research and review, it was concluded that kinetic games are the best approach to solve this problem, as they are engaging and stimulating for learning skills. The experimental method was used for the experimental and control groups with pre-tests and post-tests, suitable for the sample and the research problem. The research population consisted of second-grade students at Al-Waseela Boys School, totaling 127 students divided into three sections (A, B, C). Section B was intentionally chosen (by lottery), comprising 42 students, from which 25 students were selected to form the experimental group, with 17 students excluded for statistical reasons. Section A represented the control group with 41 students, from which 25 were selected similarly. A pilot study sample consisted of 10 students from the research population but outside the main sample.
After conducting the pilot study, the pre-tests were carried out, followed by the main experiment, which involved applying kinetic games to the experimental group for two months, with two educational units per week (Monday and Wednesday), totaling 16 units. After the main experiment, post-tests were analyzed statistically using SPSS software. The conclusion was that kinetic games play an effective role in learning some basic basketball skills for middle school students. Using kinetic games in skill learning is necessary due to their stimulating and engaging nature for learners
APPLYING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT THEORY IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN HA GIANG PROVINCE AND ORIENTATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Thi Hong Thuy Dao
Published: July 2024

This study was conducted to analyze the advantages and limitations of destination management in Ha Giang, a province located at the northernmost point of the country. Research shows that Ha Giang is a province with diverse natural resources, rich cultural resources, cooperation between stakeholders, and a unique cultural identity. Ha Giang is also an attractive province for tourists, especially international tourists. However, currently the province still faces many difficulties in awareness of the local community, limitations in means of transportation, infrastructure and technical materials do not meet the high demands of tourists, especially foreign tourists. This is a province with great potential for developing tourism activities, with attractive, rich and unique tourism resources. Therefore, the province needs policies, planning and strategies to develop tourism activities sustainably. To attract and attract tourists, implementing destination management is one of the issues raised for tourism development in Ha Giang. However, the current management of tourist destinations in Ha Giang province still has many limitations that need to be considered and changed to suit the current international context.
AN ASSESSMENT ON HOW STUDENTS’ TECHNICAL COMPETENCE INFLUENCES INTEGRATION OF ICT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG FORM THREE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII SOUTH SUB COUNTY
Authors: Ogol Isaack Okeyo , Ocharo Momanyi Dr. Charles
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of students’ technical competence ICT integration on the academic performance of Form Three students in public secondary schools in Kisii South Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya. The study utilized Academic Achievement Theory. A mixedmethods approach with a concurrent triangulation design was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative approach was used to collect numerical data, while the qualitative approach aimed to understand teachers' and students' perceptions of ICT adoption and its impact on academic performance. The target population consisted of 195 teachers, 28 principals, and 530 students, totaling 753 individuals. Purposive sampling was used to select 28 secondary schools in Kisii South Sub County, from which six schools were chosen due to their use of ICT. Simple random sampling was then applied to select 59 teachers and 160 Form Three students, resulting in a total sample size of 225 respondents. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires for principals, teachers, and students. Qualitative data were analyzed narratively, while quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and presented through frequency tables, percentages, and descriptive statistics. The study found that 77% of students demonstrated high technical competence. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology review and fully implement ICT integration in all public secondary schools. These findings are significant for the Ministry and contribute to the realization of Kenya Vision 2030.
Speaking in Two Tongues:
Authors: Angoluan Krisha Camille
Published: July 2024

The Philippines comprises 7, 641 islands and with it, an approximately 170 languages spoken by almost 104 million Filipinos. Because of this, Filipinos are naturally bi/multilingual. Bilingualism is also a widely studied topic in the field of language education. In this study, however, a narrative inquiry is used to determine the advantages, disadvantages, strategies and views of the subject towards bilingualism. The subject’s life narrative being bilingual was written based on the result of the interview and an unstructured questionnaire. From the data, codes were extracted and were discussed in the paper. The experience of the participant is a mirror of the linguistic experience of Filipinos where children acquire their mother tongue used in their communities. Then at a very young age, they also learn another language, almost always Filipino because this is what is used in Philippine schools. A conscious effort is then used to learn English, the second language of the country. Other languages learned are either for personal or practical reasons. It is indeed very difficult for the general public to get by without knowing English these days.
Prisión Preventiva Oficiosa: Caso México
Authors: Hernández Sánchez Modesta Lorena , Mendoza Díaz Ramar , Pérez Enríquez Rafael Marcelino , Pérez Enríquez José Miguel
Published: July 2024

El objetivo principal de esta investigación consiste en comprender los alcances de la prisión preventiva oficiosa en México, prevista en la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y el Código Nacional de Procedimientos Penales. Se utilizó una metodología deductiva con enfoque cualitativo que comprende un análisis documental con alcance exploratorio básico, partiendo de los antecedentes del sistema penal mexicano, previo a la reforma constitucional del año 2008, y su avance en la prisión preventiva oficiosa, analizando su repercusión en el bloque de constitucionalidad. Sobresalen temas discutibles, como la autoflagelación de los derechos humanos que provoca la prisión preventiva oficiosa, en donde por un extremo, admite, tutela, protege, y por el otro, crea este tipo de figuras que resulta ser contraria a los derechos humanos. La investigación permite concluir que las autoridades se encuentran ante una nueva problemática en cuestión de criterios, en donde resulta necesaria su constante actualización para salvaguardar los derechos humanos de las y los mexicanos.
La Trascendencia de la Evaluación a la Docencia en la Fes Cuautitlán Encaminada a una Evaluación con Perspectiva de Género
Authors: Martínez Ortega Luis Rubén
Published: July 2024

En México la preocupación por iniciar procesos de evaluación de la docencia surge de manera autogenerada en algunas universidades privadas desde hace más de tres décadas.  En el caso de las universidades públicas, aunque se sabe de algunos casos aislados de carreras que emplean la evaluación de la docencia desde esa misma época, la evaluación se implementa de forma generalizada a partir de las políticas promovidas por la Secretaría de Educación Pública y la Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior en la década de los noventa. Es por ello que la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (FESC) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), en coordinación con la Dirección de Evaluación Educativa (DEE) de la misma institución, realiza semestralmente desde el periodo 2005-2, la Evaluación a la Docencia. Esta evaluación tiene como propósito identificar las fortalezas en el desempeño de los profesores, así como las áreas que, en opinión de los alumnos, requieren de un reforzamiento institucional a través de apoyos destinados al personal académico.  La evaluación a la docencia en la Fes Cuautitlán se ha fortalecido, sin embargo, requiere que este proceso se convierta en obligatorio. Así mismo, es necesario generar un Programa de Superación Académica que contemple las aras de oportunidad para desarrollar en los docentes, en especial las habilidades didácticas, pues es este criterio el que presenta la necesidad de ser atendido.
Texto para Discussão 2958
Authors: Seixas Luiz Felipe Monteiro , Saccaro Junior Nilo Luiz
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho analisa o atual cenário de maturidade e institucionalização da Análise de Impacto Regulatório (AIR) no âmbito dos órgãos reguladores ambientais federais, quais sejam, o Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima (MMA), o Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (Conana), o Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis (Ibama), o Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio), o Serviço Florestal Brasileiro (SFB) e a Agência Nacional de Águas e Saneamento Básico (ANA). A justificativa decorre tanto da importância e do papel conferido à AIR atualmente – representando um dos componentes das “boas práticas regulatórias” e obrigatória para toda administração pública federal –, bem como das características inerentes à regulação ambiental. Para tanto, apresenta-se uma discussão sobre o contexto da AIR e da regulação ambiental no Brasil, com destaque para literatura de referência e os diferentes marcos jurídicos aplicáveis. Do ponto de vista metodológico, é adotada uma abordagem empírica de caráter quali-quantitativo, por meio da coleta, tratamento e análise dos dados relativos à realização da AIR por parte dos órgãos ambientais federais. A partir da análise realizada identificou-se que, com exceção da ANA, os demais órgãos ambientais federais ainda estão distantes do nível necessário de institucionalização da AIR no âmbito de suas atribuições e competências. A despeito disso, é possível apontar caminhos e alternativas para a melhoria dos procedimentos de AIR por parte dos órgãos ambientais federais.
Texto para Discussão 2962
Authors: Bispo Scarlett Queen Almeida , Silva Fernanda Aparecida , Martins Michelle Márcia Viana , Nonnenberg Marcelo José , Vianna Ruan da Silva
Published: July 2024

Os requisitos de rastreabilidade têm como objetivo proteger a saúde dos consumidores, prevenir a disseminação de produtos adulterados ou perigosos e facilitar a identificação dos bens em investigações de recall. O propósito desta pesquisa é identificar o efeito comercial das medidas não tarifárias (MNTs) de rastreabilidade compartilhadas entre 53 países exportadores e 58 importadores, para 2.081 produtos agropecuários e três setores específicos: frutas, carnes e pescados. Para isso, é utilizado o modelo gravitacional estrutural, a partir do estimador de Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood (PPML) com efeitos fixos de alta dimensão. Os resultados encontrados mostram que uma mesma MNT pode ter efeitos comerciais distintos para os bens agropecuários. As medidas (multilateral) e (requisitos multilaterais sobre divulgação de informações) têm efeitos comerciais positivos; enquanto as medidas e (requisitos bilaterais sobre divulgação de informações e histórico de processamento), efeitos negativos. Outras medidas têm efeitos dúbios a depender do setor e do nível de renda dos países envolvidos, como ocorre com a maior parte das medidas. A análise conclui que não há um padrão nos efeitos para setores, para níveis de renda dos países envolvidos e entre as medidas bilaterais e multilaterais. Isso reforça a ideia de que a investigação sobre MNTs deve ser personalizada e seus efeitos não podem ser generalizados. Por isso, a recomendação de políticas comerciais também deve ser individualizada no nível dos produtos e dos requisitos de rastreabilidade, pois só assim é possível identificar entraves comerciais e estabelecer políticas direcionadas.
Response of Broiler Chickens to Three Different Energy Source Feedstuffs
Authors: A. S. Sulaiman, , N. B. Rano, , Abdullahi. H. I. , R. Dhakar, , A. S. Barde,
Published: July 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of different energy sources in starter diet on broiler chicks. Methodology: The study was conducted at the Poultry Unit of the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Animal Health and Production, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State, Nigeria. A total of seventy-two (72) unsexed broiler birds were sourced from accredited Chikun Company Hadejia metropolis, Jigawa State. The birds were raised under intensive management system (on a floor pens). Three different diets (containing different energy sources) designated as Treatments 1, 2, and 3 for maize, sorghum and millet, respectively were used in this experiment. The parameters measured were the growth performance, haematological indices, proximate composition of the experimental diets and economic analysis. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance using SAS package. Results: The growth performance, haematological indices and economic analysis showed non-significant (p>0.05) differences despite numerical variation that exist among the treatment groups. The different energy sources did not significantly affect the performance parameters measured. The reason for this was not clearly understood, however, numerically, some of the performance indices tended to be positively affected by the different diet and the broiler performance analysed were within the normal range. Conclusion: Based on the economic analysis, millet is recommended being the cheapest in terms of feed cost and feed cost per weight of bird.