bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
К ВОПРОСУ ОБ ОХРАНОСПОСОБНОСТИ ТЕАТРАЛЬНОЙ ПОСТАНОВКИ КАК ОБЪЕКТА ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ
Authors: НИКИТИНА Екатерина Игоревна
Published: October 2023

Настоящее исследование посвящено проблемам современного понимания сущности театральной постановки как самостоятельного объекта авторского права, обладающего признаками индивидуального охраноспособного сложносоставного произведения. В статье проанализированы современные подходы к формированию единого термина «театральная постановка» и его разграничению со смежными терминами, такими как «театрально-зрелищное произведение». Проведен системный анализ места понятия «театральная постановка» в системе современного российского права интеллектуальной собственности, а также определены проблемные вопросы многоаспектного характера правоотношений в рамках театральной деятельности. Поднимается спорный вопрос о том, кто является лицом, организовавшим создание сложного объекта, и какой правовой режим может быть применен к такому лицу. В результате проведенного исследования автор приходит к выводу о том, что театральная постановка как сложный объект авторского права, соответствующий критериям охраноспособности, должен иметь соответствующий механизм правовой охраны.
PRÁTICAS DO ABORTAMENTO INSEGURO NA PERSPECTIVA DA MULHER AMAZÔNIDA: “JÁ CHAMARAM A POLÍCIA?”
Authors: Alves Caresto Deilly Maria , Da Silva Ferreira Jéssica Magaly , Therense Munique , Gonçalves de Brito Rayana , Feitosa Miguez Sâmia , Luiz Machado das Neves André
Published: October 2023

O aborto é um grave problema de saúde pública no Brasil com registros anuais em média de 230 mil internações no Sistema Único de Saúde. São recorrentes os relatos de discriminação, ameaças, julgamento e violação da privacidade nas maternidades. O objetivo do estudo foi compreender a percepção da mulher no processo de abortamento inseguro na assistência da equipe de saúde em uma maternidade pública de referência em Manaus-AM. Trata-se de um relato de caso único, qualitativo e descritivo, por meio de entrevista via Google Meet. A participante foi uma mulher, 26 anos, preta, baixa renda que passou pelo processo de abortamento inseguro e buscou cuidados em uma maternidade pública de Manaus-AM. Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: roteiro semiestruturado e um gravador de voz. Os dados foram avaliados através da análise de discurso de Michel Pêcheux. Foi constatado que os sentimentos registrados demonstraram a vulnerabilidade física e psicológica da mulher no contexto do abortamento inseguro. As condutas dos profissionais foram percebidas como inadequadas, discriminatórias e desumanizadas. A assistência de qualidade deve ofertar ambiência, acolhimento, manejo correto da dor, diálogo e orientação em prol da saúde sexual e reprodutiva. Essa percepção negativa corrobora com elementos que sinalizam a repetição do padrão de atendimento inadequado encontrado em outras regiões do país. Portanto, recomenda-se que é necessário um amplo debate sobre a oferta de uma assistência humanizada que atenda integralmente as necessidades e direitos da mulher amazônida no processo de abortamento.
RELAÇÕES DE PODER NO CONTEXTO DO ENFRENTAMENTO DA COVID-19
Authors: Silva Câncio Velloso Isabela , Caram Carolina , Nunes Vitor de Araujo Cristina
Published: October 2023

O presente estudo teórico busca contribuir com a discussão acerca das relações de poder que envolvem o conhecimento sobre da pandemia de COVID-19 e sua relação com estratégias de controle adotadas no âmbito do biopoder, com base no referencial de Michel Foucault. As relações de poder se desenvolveram no âmbito da anátomo-política, que abarca estratégias disciplinares sobre os corpos individuais, e no da biopolítica, das estratégias de controle da população. Sempre associado a alguma forma de saber, o exercício do poder se torna possível mediante conhecimentos que o justificam e estabelecem determinadas verdades. A pandemia de COVID-19 é um fenômeno singular de prática de produção de conhecimento, pois, pela primeira vez, esse processo foi mediado por um sistema de mídia que conecta todo o globo terrestre. No contexto das práticas de saúde, foram implantadas diferentes medidas de contenção da doença para a redução da velocidade de sua propagação, com base nos conhecimentos vigentes. Mesmo diante dos conhecimentos que se tem sobre a doença, novas realidades podem emergir quando novos saberes vierem à tona. Assim como a constituição dos saberes é dinâmica, são dinâmicas as relações de poder que se desenvolvem nas práticas de saúde para garantir a segurança da população.
On the assessment of the strength of bent reinforced concrete elements subjected to cyclic loading
Authors: Pinus Boris Iz. , Korneeva Inna G.
Published: October 2023

The results of a probabilistic and statistical analysis of the fatigue resistance of conventional and fibropropylene containing reinforced concrete bending elements using standard calculation methods based on limiting forces, nonlinear deformation models and experimental data of the internal resistance of composites after 50 loading cycles with an amplitude of n = 0.8 and zero asymmetry are presented. The increased strength and fatigue durability of elements with fiber-reinforced concrete, when reinforcing structures less than the boundary level, has been established. It is assumed that the introduction of polypropylene fine fibers contributes to the internal redistribution of forces in cyclic and subsequent monotonous loading.
Psychometric Verification of a Refined Version of the "Unembodiment on the Internet" Questionnaire
Authors: Kopteva N.N. , Kalugin A.Yu. , Kozlova L.A.
Published: October 2023

The alienation of the individual's own physical body, which until recently was associated mainly with the sphere of psychiatry, is strongly associated by modern researchers with the practice of using the Internet. The lack of scientific psychological grounds for studying the technological disembodiment of a user causes a deficiency of tools designed to diagnose the corresponding phenomenology. The article presents a revised version of the questionnaire "Unembodiment on the Internet" (2021), the construct of which goes back to the clinical concept of unembodiment, which belongs to the famous British existential psychologist R. Laing. The item base of the methodology has been changed and expanded in order to be more relevant to the subject of study. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire was tested during a psychodiagnostic examination. It involved 200 Internet users (women and men equally). The mean age of the respondents was 20.72 years (SD=5.99). The scale of the previous version of the "Unembodiment on the Internet" questionnaire, “Unembodiment as Virtualization”, was supplemented by a new one, “Preference for Technological Disembodiment”, which specifies the user's attitude towards their special status in the cyberspace, and replaced the “Preference of the Internet” scale, which reflected a more general motivation. The “Vitality of the Embodied Self” scale in the refined questionnaire is divided into two: the scale of the same name, which implies broad manifestations of the embodied self, and the scale of the “Embodied Whole Self”, which implies the embodiment of the mental self in the physical body itself. The empirical construct in general corresponds to the theoretical one. The internal consistency scores of the questionnaire scales range from 0.82–0.91 for different criteria. External convergent validity was confirmed by the Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS).
Legal Protection in the Implementation of State Control (Supervision) and Municipal Control: Looking for a Balance of Interests
Authors: Rogacheva Olga S. , Nosova Yulia B.
Published: October 2023

This article provides an analysis of the legal protection of controlled persons in the implementation of control and supervisory measures. The authors comprehensively considered legal protection in the implementation of control and supervisory activities, as a set of legal and organizational means to maintain a balance of private and public interests. However, due to the insufficient legal formalization of the legal categories public and private interests, the prevailing importance in determining their content is assigned to the discretion of the court when making certain decisions. The authors conclude that the determination of the balance of participants in the control and supervisory relations clearly hinges on the regulation of the peculiarities of the implementation of the legal status of subjects of private and public law
Study of association between C-reactive protein and albuminuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Rastogi Abhishek , Kumar Ajay , Rastogi Keerti , Kapoor Sangeeta , Mahmood Tariq
Published: October 2023

Background: Inflammatory markers are excessively produced by adipocytes in T2DM due to obesity-induced dysregulation of adipocytes. Inflammation is recognised by elevated level of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein. It has been reported that patients with nephropathy and those with albuminuria have higher levels of inflammatory markers.
Methods: Study design observational descriptive cross-sectional study. 150 subjects having age more than 30 years and less than 55 years diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included. HbA1c, FPG, creatinine, urea, CRP, and albuminuria were analysed.
Results: A strong and statistically significant correlation was seen between serum CRP levels and albuminuria levels with a p value of 0.831 and a p value of 0.00. The study group was divided into two groups with normal CRP (n=40) and elevated CRP (n=110). Average values of all parameters showed a statistically significant increase in the group with abnormal CRP levels. In the ROC analysis, an area of .957 under the curve shows a very high predictive value of 15.5 mg/l of CRP for predicting albuminuria in patients of T2DM.
Conclusions: From our results, we have been able to establish a strong association as well as a predictive relationship between the level of CRP and albuminuria in T2DM. We have shown that serum CRP levels at a cut-off of 15.5 mg/l are a predictor of clinically significant albuminuria. This makes serum CRP level an effective screening tool for albuminuria.
COVID-19 and fear processing
Authors: Rathod Pravin R. , Rathod Santhi. P. , Kandwal Rishabh R. , Panicker Geo J.
Published: October 2023

The world faces a global crisis that encompasses health, financial, and psychological aspects as a result of the coronavirus disease. While the health crisis is significant, it is important to recognize that the human and social crises that have emerged are equally impactful. These crises have resulted in various negative outcomes, such as social rejection, economic disparity, unemployment, and mental distress. Fear is a significant psychological barrier that can impede recovery from any disease process, and thus, it plays a critical role in determining the mortality and morbidity of any given disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a pervasive fear of infection that has further exacerbated the situation. This study explored the mechanisms by which humans may have elicited conditional fear, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a specific case study. Our goal was to examine the process of fear in humans by exploring our knowledge of neuroanatomy and the systemic response regulated by the autonomic nervous system.
Effects of visible lights, photodermatoses and role of antioxidants in skin health
Authors: Pandey Pooja , Sinha Samudranil , Akhade Kiran Swapnil
Published: October 2023

Visible light (VL) radiation poses potential risks to the skin, including solar urticaria, chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD), cutaneous porphyrias, and others. Photodermatoses, another skin condition, can be worsened by exposure to light. Involves the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS and RNS, respectively), which harms proteins, lipids, and DNA results in an inflammatory reaction and increased skin pigmentation. Studies show that plant-derived antioxidants can shield VIS-exposed skin from oxidative damage brought on by ROS. Both API (Active pharmaceutical ingredients) and BTC (Bis trichloromethyl carbonate) give protection against harm caused by VL and useful topical antioxidants that can be added to sunscreens in terms of sun protection techniques, whereas, vitamins A, C, and E are antioxidants that reduce the aging process by preventing free radicals from oxidizing sensitive biological components. With an emphasis on either VL blocking (tinted sunscreens) or production of reactive species and radical quenching (antioxidant sunscreens), availability of photoprotection products that contain VL protection is expanding. Promising advancements have been made in incorporating antioxidants and radical scavengers into sunscreen formulations to address the induction of ROS/RNS by visible light. Topical application of an antioxidant blend containing varying concentrations of a singlet oxygen quencher along with fixed concentrations of vitamin E (0.25%) and vitamin C (0.01%) has shown ability to inhibit erythema and reduce pigmentation in certain skin types. Recent advancements in understanding VL's ability to induce reactive species have paved the way for antioxidant-based formulations, which offer promising alternatives for photoprotection across all skin types.
Prevalence of seasonal affective disorder among primary health care attendees in eastern Riyadh-a cross-sectional study
Authors: Alqahtani Mesfer Abdullah , Sayeed Shibli , Marie Mohammed Ali , Aedh Nasser Bin Fardan , Meshal Bin Ali Al Dileelan , Maeedh Faraj Al Anazi , Basmah Dalli Al Anazi , Munayfah Saadi Al Mutairi , Ismail Ismail Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Background: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of mood disorder, is defined by seasonal depressive symptoms that appear at a particular time of a year. Its burden in Saudi Arabia is poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with seasonal depression among attendees of primary health care centres (PHC) in Eastern Riyadh.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the PHC of Eastern Riyadh. We systematically sampled participants attending the PHCs the required sample size was achieved. We measured seasonal depression and beliefs using the validated seasonal pattern assessment questionnaire (SPAQ) and seasonal beliefs questionnaire. We presented the mean and standard deviation (SD) of scores obtained and used Student’s t test ANOVA test to compare differences across explanatory variables. We demonstrated internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha.
Results: Among 232 participants, majority were aged 18-35 years (67.2%) and males (60.8%). The mean (SD) score on SPAQ was 1.00 (0.71) and that on the seasonal beliefs was 3.03 (0.69). With a cut-off of 11 on SPAQ, prevalence of SAD was found to be 33.5%. SPAQ score was significantly higher among younger ages, females, single/divorced, Saudis, those with secondary/lower level education and those who earn<50,000 Saudi Riyals (p<0.001). Seasonal beliefs score was significantly higher among younger ages (p=0.013) and Saudis (p=0.001). Both the scales used had high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha of 0.901 for SPAQ and 0.847 for seasonal beliefs questionnaire).
Conclusions: SAD was a prevalent mental health issue among primary care attendees in Eastern Riyadh. Screening for such conditions at the primary level among high-risk groups should be considered by family physicians.
Prevalence and predictors of survival among patients with prostate cancer attending Nyeri County and referral hospital, Kenya: a review of records 2017-2022
Authors: Gitonga Moses M. , Mbuthia Florence W. , Mbuthia Beth
Published: October 2023

Background: Prostate cancer is a significant health concern globally. The incidence rate of prostate cancer (PCa) has continued to rise in Kenya. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of prostate cancer in patients attending Nyeri County and referral hospital in Kenya, identify predictors of survival, and assess the impact of treatment modalities on survival outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective observational design was employed, analyzing data from 252 patient records documented between 2017 and 2022. Demographic characteristics, clinical features, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes were extracted and analyzed.
Results: The prevalence of prostate cancer among the study population was found to be 10.84%. The majority of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer were aged 70 years or older, with none below 40 years. Most patients were residents of Nyeri County, and some came from neighboring counties in central Kenya. The overall survival rate for prostate cancer patients was 64.29%, indicating that 35.71% of patients died during the study period. Advanced age, comorbidities, and late-stage diagnosis were associated with lower survival rates. Multivariate analysis revealed that prostate cancer cases with hypertension were 2.91 times more likely to die compared to those without comorbidities (p=0.01, CI: 1.285051-6.597691).
Conclusions: The study highlights a significant prevalence of prostate cancer in the region and emphasizes the need for enhanced management strategies. Early detection programs, tailored treatment approaches considering comorbidities, and improved access to healthcare services are recommended to enhance survival rates and overall management of prostate cancer in this population.
The effect of COVID-19 on dental treatment under conscious sedation in children: a retrospective study at Dental University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Aldowsari Mannaa K. , Sulimany Ayman M. , Bin Saleh Saad S. , Alhussain Modhi , Alsuhaibani Daniyah , Alwasil Wasayef , Hamdan Hebah M.
Published: October 2023

Background: This study aimed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of cases and types of dental procedures performed under conscious sedation for children at Dental University Hospital (DUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period between 2019-2021.
Methods: This retrospective chart review study used digital and paper records for data collection. The sample was comprised of children aged 3 to 11 years of age who received dental treatment under conscious sedation from 2019 to 2021 at DUH. Descriptive statistics were presented, and negative binomial regression analysis was performed to assess the difference in the number of performed procedures by different academic year.
Results: Two hundred and twenty-seven subjects had dental treatment under conscious sedation from 2019 to 2021. Most of the sample were Saudi (88.5%) and classified as ASA I (97.8%). The number of sedation cases were almost 55% lower than the number of cases that were done in 2020 and almost 62% lower than the cases that were performed in 2019. There was a significant decrease in the pulp therapy and preventive procedures (p=0.03, and p=0.02, respectively). No statistically significant differences were found in other procedures.
Conclusions: There was a considerably huge decrease in the number of cases treated under conscious sedation as an effect of the pandemic. Pulp therapy and preventive procedures were the most affected. Our findings indicate the need to establish a protocol for delivering dental care while ensuring the safety of the patients in such difficult situations.
Burn injury as a public health problem in Odisha: clinico-epidemiological study of patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital and prospects for control
Authors: Sahu Ranjit Kumar , Chakraborty Debarati , Jana Soumen
Published: October 2023

Background: Burn injuries continue to pose a significant and preventable global health challenge, with developing countries like India experiencing a troubling rise in cases. This study aimed to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics and patterns of burn injuries among patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital's.
Methods: Over a six-month period, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured questionnaires, with prior consent from patients or their caregivers. Clinical assessments were also conducted to determine the percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) affected and the most severely affected body part.
Results: 145 patients included in the study, the females were (56.55%), primarily aged between 21 and 40 years. Hindus (58.62%), lived in rural areas (63.45%), and were married (66.90%). Accidental burns accounted for 81.38% of cases, mainly occurring at home (84.83%). Flame burns were more common among females, while electric burns were more prevalent among males. The majority of burn injuries covered up to 30% of TBSA (44.83%), with the upper limbs being the most severely affected (42.76%). Alarmingly, only 36.55% of patients were admitted on the same day as the injury. Infection (55.86%) and amputation (8.97%) were the most common complications observed, and 14 deaths (9.66%) occurred during the study period.
Conclusions: This study highlights the vulnerability of females to flame burns, often stemming from unsafe cooking practices. Delayed hospital admissions were associated with a higher mortality rate. Efforts to promote safety and awareness, particularly in rural areas, are crucial to reducing the burden of burn injuries in India.
Efficacy of core stabilization program and conventional exercises in low back pain
Authors: Kumar Arvind , Gupta Vivek , Khan Mansoor A. , Srivastava Harshika
Published: October 2023

Background: Patients experiencing low back pain (LBP) often benefit from therapeutic exercise. These exercises can retrain trunk muscles and improve spinal stability and sensory integration. Consequently, we aimed to compare the efficacy of a core stabilization program and conventional exercises in low back pain.
Methods: This prospective, comparative study comprised 192 subjects aged 20-60 with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSLBP). Core stabilization or usual physical therapy activities were randomly assigned to groups C or R. Both treatment groups received TENS and ultrasound therapy. Pretreatment, second, fourth, and sixth-week post-treatment outcomes were documented using a visual analogue scale (VAS).
Results: Both groups were female-dominated. Height, weight, and BMI were comparable. At baseline, group C had a mean VAS score (5.69±1.80), while group R had (5.52±1.42). P value 0.4684 indicates no significant difference between exercise groups. At the final assessment, group C had a considerably (p<0.0001*) lower mean VAS score (2.96±0.39) than group R (3.89±0.98). Group C had a substantially higher mean VAS score change from baseline to the final evaluation (-2.73±0.51) than group R (-1.18±0.79).
Conclusions: Core stabilization exercise is more effective than routine physical therapy exercise in terms of greater reduction in pain in chronic NSLBP.
Strengthening community health worker program in Belize
Authors: Oladeji Olusola , Beer Natalia Largaespada , Baitwabusa Angella Edith , Cho Kathleen Azueta
Published: October 2023

Community health workers (CHWs) have been identified as effective workforce that can improve access to primary health care particularly for underserved and hard to reach populations. The contributions of CHWs have not been limited to low-income countries. More recently, the use of CHWs has attracted attention in some high-income countries where despite more developed health systems there are large inequities in healthcare access and outcomes amongst different population groups. Belize is an upper middle-income country located in Central America and its health system is based on a primary health care model with community health workers actively involved in health service delivery.  A descriptive study through review of grey literature detailing the process for strengthening the community health worker program in the country using the Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM) tool. The results were thematically analysed based on  Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM) conceptual framework on factors influencing the performance of community health worker program. Community health workers in Belize are recognized as part of the formal health system with policy and strategy in place that define their roles, tasks, relationship to the health system. They are provided with monthly financial incentives, opportunities for further studies, career advancement and employment opportunities within the health system. The study contributes to the existing literature on strengthening of community health worker program to enhance the primary health care system and build a more resilient health system for better preparedness and response for future pandemics with focus on an upper middle income country.
Calculating the Redistributive Impact of Pension Systems in LAC
Authors: Altamirano Montoya Álvaro , Oliveri María Laura , Bosch Mariano , Tapia Troncoso Waldo
Published: October 2023

This paper examines the implicit subsidies within pension systems across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. We first calculate the theoretical benefits of pension for hypothetical workers in 25 countries in LAC. We show that, on average, LAC's pension systems are subsidized, as they provide pensions above what workers would have obtained by investing pension contributions in a safe asset. Similarly, pension systems are designed to be progressive by offering higher replacement rates (pensions relative to earnings) for low-income workers. Despite this progressivity, in some countries, absolute subsidies could be higher for high-income workers. This occurs because the cost of one percentage point of the replacement increases with the average pension. Second, using data from social protection surveys, we estimate the incidence of pension systems in five LAC countries. We show that, on average, all five systems provide important subsidies to those workers who obtain a pension. However, given the high levels of informal work, in some countries, those subsidies are highly concentrated among high-income workers. Variation is large across countries. The three highest labor income deciles concentrate 70-95% of all subsidies in defined benefit systems such as Paraguay and Colombia. In defined contribution systems, subsidies are much more progressive, but still, because low-income workers do not qualify for minimum pensions, between 50-60% of subsidies concentrate in the high-income deciles. Countries like Chile, with explicit subsidies targeted at the bottom of the income distribution, obtain a more progressive distribution of subsidies. Because of relatively low participation rates, women have a weaker link with the pension system. They are also less likely to benefit from implicit subsidies. Finally, we show that non-contributory pensions, if well-targeted, largely improve the redistributive properties of pension systems in LAC.
Evaluación de rasgos geológicos del frente costero: línea base para alternativas de mitigación y protección basadas en ecosistemas de la zona costera del departamento de Córdoba, Colombia
Authors: Morales-Giraldo David Fernando , Coca Oswaldo , Ricaurte-Villota Constanza
Published: October 2023

La implementación de medidas basadas en ecosistemas como alternativas de adaptación frente al cambio climático ha cobrado importancia frente a amenazas naturales en zonas costeras. En términos de erosión costera, los arrecifes se consideran una morfología marina que reduce la energía del oleaje al conformar una superficie rugosa en el fondo. Para evaluar la viabilidad de esta alternativa se requiere un contexto geológico, oceanográfico y climatológico, temáticas que abarcan los procesos que condicionan la presencia de dichos ecosistemas. El monitoreo de erosión costera en el departamento de Córdoba permitió identificar el corregimiento de Santander de la Cruz como sitio prioritario para evaluar una alternativa de mitigación basada en ecosistemas. Se generó un modelo batimétrico detallado como base para la identificación de rasgos morfológicos del fondo marino; adicionalmente, se colectaron muestras de sedimento y una muestra de roca para establecer las principales características sedimentológicas del área. En la zona marina al occidente del corregimiento de Santander de la Cruz se identificó una morfología rugosa sobresaliente desde el plano sedimentario, cuyas características indican la presencia de fondos duros. El fondo se caracterizó por presentar sedimentos arenosos de tamaño muy fino a fino que conforman el depósito de playa sumergido con pendiente muy baja, mientras que hacia la zona de influencia marina los sedimentos se caracterizaron por ser de tipo limo a arcillas. Estos depósitos se vieron interrumpidos por la estructura rocosa natural que forma un eje cóncavo de tendencia nororiente-suroccidente, casi paralelo a la línea de costa. Las características geológicas del fondo, representadas en el relieve natural, constituyen una línea base para la implantación de un arrecife artificial, y son referente para la presencia de ecosistemas de fondos duros. Para definir su viabilidad se requiere de análisis detallado del material rocoso, características oceanográficas y bióticas que puedan favorecer el crecimiento del ecosistema.
Manual para el análisis de aguas residuales. Tratamientos por procesos biológicos
Authors: Rodríguez Chaparro Tatiana , Fuentes Escobar Karol Lucía , Álvarez Pulido Alan Josué , Poveda Gómez Víctor Manuel
Published: October 2023

Los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible #3, Salud y Bienestar y #6, Agua Limpia y Saneamiento han mostrado la necesidad de las comunidades de tener un buen manejo y control de las aguas potables y residuales. Estas son algunas de las metas más importantes de los gobiernos porque permiten mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas, reducir la brecha de la desigualdad, promover las buenas prácticas en salud pública con el objetivo de reducir la presencia de enfermedades transmitidas por aguas contaminadas. A pesar de que el conocimiento en las tecnologías para tratamiento de las aguas residuales ha crecido notablemente, el avance en el aprendizaje de las técnicas analíticas necesita comprenderse mejor para evaluar el correcto funcionamiento de los procesos que involucra una planta de tratamiento de agua. En este sentido, este libro es un apoyo para la docencia e investigación ya que recopila y documenta el trabajo realizado durante más de diez años en el Laboratorio de Saneamiento Ambiental de la umng, en torno al estudio de métodos analíticos para monitorear y evaluar el desempeño de diferentes tecnologías basadas en procesos biológicos para tratamiento de aguas. Este manual está dirigido a los estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado, técnicos de laboratorio, profesores, investigadores que trabajen en su rutina con temáticas afines al saneamiento ambiental, como el monitoreo de aguas residuales cuando estas son tratadas por procesos biológicos.
Internal Orthopedics: A New Perspective in Medicine
Authors: Mazandarani Mahdi , Lashkarbolouk Narges , Nabian Mohammad Hossein
Published: October 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Comparison of Clinical Signs Associated with Lumbar Spine in Patients with Simultaneous Knee Osteoarthritis and Lumbar Spine Osteoarthritis before and after Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Emamimeybodi Mohammadkazem , Rahimnia Alireza , Hesarikia Hamid , Mohammadnabi Sajjad , Shater Mohammad Mahdi
Published: October 2023

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and low back pain (LBP) are common and co-occur in the elderly. The LBP in patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty affects the outcome and prognosis after surgery. In this study, we investigated the LBP in patients with simultaneous knee and lumbar spine OA after total knee arthroplasty.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 41 candidates for knee arthroplasty suffering from LBP were included. Demographic and visual analogue scale (VAS) questionnaires for LBP and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire for knee pain and function were completed by patients before surgery. Patients were graded according to VAS index. They were followed up for at least six months to two years.
Results: The mean age of 41 patients was 64.30 ± 6.46 years. The mean of the preoperative VAS index was 5.15 ± 2.75, while postoperative VAS decreased to 4.34 ± 3.53 (P = 0.024). Of the total number of patients in preoperative evaluation, 24.4% were in low grades based on the VAS index, followed by moderate (41.5%) and severe (34.1%) grades. The greatest improvement in the VAS index was related to those in mild and moderate grades before surgery. The mean preoperative WOMAC index was 55.1 ± 23.7, while it was postoperatively reduced to 42.9 ± 30.6 (P < 0.001). Postoperative WOMAC was found to be correlated with postoperative VAS (P = 0.004).
Conclusion: In patients with mild to moderate LBP and knee OA, their back pain would improve if they had knee arthroplasty. However, in patients with severe LBP and knee OA, the spine should be examined further.
Functional Movement Disorder; Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment: A Case Report
Authors: Shojaei Hadi , Wilkins Taylor
Published: October 2023

Background: Dystonia is a common movement disorder with a wide range of aetiologies. Delays in the identification and initiation of effective treatments should be minimized to improve patient pain and optimize outcomes. This case report aims to underscore the successful treatment of chronic dystonia with the use of mood-modifying serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and encourage clinicians to consider a diagnosis of functional (psychogenic) movement disorder in patients with dystonia that is refractory to usual treatment.
Case Report: This case report describes a 40-year-old woman who presented to a chronic pain clinic for pain related to cervical dystonia with associated head tremor. Her symptoms were refractory to nearly a decade of quarterly botulinum toxin injections. Based on careful evaluation of the patient’s history, a normal neurological examination, increased Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Injustice Experiences Questionnaire (IEQ) scores, and unsuccessful symptom management with botulinum toxin A, a diagnosis of functional movement disorder (FMD) was made. Low-dose Cymbalta was initiated. The patient achieved near complete symptom remission and resolution of her chronic pain within 2 months and achieved near complete resolution in 2 years.
Conclusion: A diagnosis of FMD should be considered in all patients with dystonia, but especially in patients who respond inadequately to botulinum toxin injections or other rehabilitation therapies. The treatment of comorbid psychiatric conditions can result in substantial benefits and remission from dystonia due to FMD.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dental Students in Yazd University of Dental School about HIV and Hepatitis in 2019-2020
Authors: Jafari Najmeh , Akhavan karbassi Mohammad Hassan , Tabatabaei Seyed Hossein , Sadeghi Farzaneh
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Healthcare workers, including dental students are at risk of transmission of blood-borne infections like Hepatitis and AIDS because of their continuous contact with blood and other body fluids. Thus it is necessary for them to achieve enough knowledge, proper attitude and right behavior regarding to these diseases through efficient training so they can treat infected patients, which is their ethical and legal duty. The present study was designed to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of dental students in School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences about HIV and Hepatitis in 2019-2020.
Methods: This observational-descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 188 4th, 5th and 6th year dental students of Yazd Faculty of Dentistry, 170 of whom completed the questionnaire. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire including two parts of demographic information and knowledge, attitude and performance questions; data were analyzed using T-Test, ANOVA and chi-score tests and SPSS version 16.
Results: The mean score of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis and AIDS was 20/77 (out of 30), 32/04 (out of 45) and 46/17 (out of 52), respectively. The students had low knowledge level about prophylaxis treatments after needlestick injuries and screening tests. They also had poor attitude towards treating the infected patients. There was a significant difference in practice between males and females. (P-value<0.05).
Conclusion: Dental students performed well in relation to hepatitis and AIDS diseases despite their average knowledge and attitude. Thus there should be an emphasis on knowledge improvement and attitude alternation in Yazd Faculty of Dentistry
Effect of Swimming Training on Cardiac Morphological Factors, Apelin and Insulin like Growth Factor-1 in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Ali Gharaat Mohammad , Choobdari Hamid Reza , Khajavi Neiema , Shafabakhsh Seyed Rafie
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Different training methods have cardioprotective effects. The aim of this study was to examine the potential protective impact of continuous and interval swimming training with weights on cardiac morphological factors and serum levels of Apelin and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 in male Wistar rats.
Methods: In this experimental study, 27 male rats divided randomly into the control (n=6), sham (n=5), interval (n=8) and endurance (n=8) groups. The endurance group swam for 12 weeks/5 days while swimming time increased incrementally. During the 12-week/4-day period, the interval group engaged in swimming exercises while gradually increasing the load and reducing the duration of rest. Apelin and Insulin like Growth Factor-1 concentration, heart weight and left ventricle weight were measured. One-way ANOVA was utilized and Tuckey-HSD test was used to point out the place of significance (α ≤ 0.05).
Results: Findings showed that total heart weight in interval and endurance training compared to the control (P= 0.02 and P= 0.02 respectively) and sham (P= 0.02 and P= 0.02, respectively) significantly increased. Furthermore, the weight of the left ventricle showed a significant increase following endurance training in comparison to both the control (P= 0.02) and the sham groups (P= 0.02). Additionally, it was found to be significantly higher than the sham group following interval training. (P= 0.01). Apelin significantly increased in interval and endurance training compared to the control (P= 0.00 and P= 002 respectively) and sham groups (P= 0.02 and P= 0.04, respectively). Moreover, insulin like growth factor-1 significantly increased in interval and endurance training compared to the control (P= 0.01 and P= 0.01, respectively).
Conclusion: It appears that a 12-week swimming training program, particularly in an interval format, can induce physiological hypertrophy in cardiac tissue and provide cardiac protective benefits through the upregulation of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 and Apelin.
Use of Bi-Polygonal Antenna Model to Explain Antenna Work Frequency Shifts Due to Changes in Antenna Geometry Shape
Authors: Bustomi M. Arief , Pramono Yono Hadi
Published: October 2023

One way to improve the efficiency of antenna design is to use mathematical models. The polygonal antenna model is a mathematical model for designing antennas with a polygonal structure. This article explains the application of the bi-polygon antenna model to account for the frequency shift of the micro-strip antenna due to changes in the design of the antenna shape from two sides, from two hexagons to two octagons. The antenna's operating frequency is determined from the FDTD simulation results based on bi-quad, bi-hexagonal, and bi-octagonal antenna design parameters. This research aims to test the theoretical model of a bi-polygon antenna by analyzing changes in the antenna's operating frequency due to changes in the shape of the antenna design. The novelty of this research lies in applying the theoretical model of a bi-polygonal antenna to analyze changes in the antenna's operating frequency due to changes in the antenna shape design. The research results show that applying the theoretical model of a 2-polygonal antenna can explain the causes of changes in the antenna's operating frequency due to changes in geometric design from bi-quad, bi-hexagonal to bi-octagonal antennas. However, the bi-polygonal antenna model still produces different results from the simulation results. Therefore, further research is needed to improve it. Model improvements include adding factors that were previously ignored or unavailable, adding assumptions about changes in antenna capacitance, and improving modeling data based on direct measurement data of antenna parameters.
The Formal Graph of APRDF
Authors: Wardani Dewi , Siregar Maria Ulfah , Wijayanto Ardhi , Yunitasari Yessi
Published: October 2023

A new alternative model for expressing more complex knowledge has been proposed as an attributed predicate RDF (APRDF). By handling attributes that represent any additional triples of the main triple, APRDF serves as a predicate. Therefore, the formal graph model of APRDF must be defined. Lastly, this work recommends that the APRDF's conventional diagram is a digraph-hypergraph mix. The previous formal graph of RDF is a hypergraph even though, visually intuitively, it is a digraph. It also contains inconsistency. The other new serialization needs to describe its formal model. Eventually, this work can provide the formal graph model of APRDF and maintain consistency. There have been a few definitions proposed. The direct impact of this formal model is that APRDF outperformed the other model significantly when retrieving complex queries within its formal graph. In querying, the initial implementation of the proposed formal graph takes an average of 62 milliseconds. Compared to the other graph models, the proposed formal graph can reduce query time by an average of 90,7 milliseconds on the BF-arch graph and 121,05 milliseconds on the naive/default graph. As the formal graph model is preserved, the attributed predicate of APRDF assumed will drive a new model in the retrieving process that more in using a predicate formed as a link in a graph. It will also be impacted in the mining process by more elaborate links/edges (link mining).
Blockchain Technology in Malaysian Context: Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review
Authors: Bazel Mahmood A. , Ahmad Mazida , Mohammed Fathey
Published: October 2023

Blockchain technology has attracted widespread attention due to its compelling features, such as decentralization, transparency, and smart contracts, which can address significant issues in various industries in developing countries such as Malaysia. However, although several studies have arisen from diverse academic backgrounds addressing blockchain in Malaysia, no studies provide a comprehensive review and classification of the research in this field. The main goal of this research is to conduct a bibliometric analysis and systematic review of all blockchain papers published in Malaysia to understand the evolution of knowledge and present state and identify prospective future research fields. Web of Science and Scopus databases searched for existing literature on blockchain in Malaysia, and 76 papers were reviewed and categorized based on study purpose/focus, domain/sectors, the methodology employed, theories applied, and level of analysis. The findings show that blockchain is under-explored in Malaysia, and most current studies focus on Blockchain adoption in specific industries such as finance and supply chain management. However, in other areas, such as healthcare and education, Blockchain conceptual progress is still in its infancy. These findings are being utilized to suggest future research paths in this discipline, such as the need for methodological improvements and a theoretical basis to study blockchain in different sectors.
Sodium Counting System in Mass Catering for Therapeutic Diet Preparation
Authors: Zakaria Masyitah Salwa , Mansor Sarina , Ahmad Nurul Nadia , Zakaria Fatimah Amirah
Published: October 2023

Sodium is a well-known substance to enhance food taste, but the intake must be restricted, especially for patients who require a low-sodium diet. The amount of added salt in cooking can be optimized and controlled by calculating the total sodium in the ingredients used. This process is cumbersome for hospital meal catering, in which food is prepared based on the number of daily orders and specific diets. The existing solution uses a spreadsheet for calculating the amount of sodium, which is vulnerable to errors and not user-friendly. This paper presents a systematic system that can monitor and control the amount of sodium during meal preparation for hospital catering. The system consists of two main parts: a desktop application and an automated salt dispenser. The application keeps track of sodium usage based on the final ingredient list and the meal plan, thus allowing the catering officer to check the feasibility of changing the sodium amount needed for cooking without doing any manual calculations. The application is then integrated with a salt dispenser to ensure the salt amount used in the cooking is as intended. The successful implementation of this system supports Malaysiaâ€™s 2021â€“2025 salt reduction strategy to prevent and control Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). It is also consistent with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, which calls for a global decrease in salt intake of 30%.
SARS-Corona Virus Type-2 Detection of Cohabiting Feline with COVID-Positive Individuals in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Balia Roostita Lobo , Rohman Fauzi , Wismandanu Okta , Chaidir Lydia , Tyagita - , Waskita Pranyata T. , Gatera Vesara A. , Windria Sarasati , Syamsunarno Mas Rizky A. A. , Utama Gemilang L.
Published: October 2023

Since people and domesticated animals have lived together for a long time, it is possible that diseases could be spread by accident, as happened with SARS-CoV-2. There have been reports of cats in Italy, Spain, and France being exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Not much is known about how farmed animals were exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in Indonesia, which was named the epicenter of COVID-19 in July 2021. The study's goal was to determine if SARS-CoV-2 was present in felines living with people who had COVID-19 in the Bandung, Indonesia, area. Nineteen felines were used in the study. These felines came from seven people who had tested positive for COVID-19. For RT-qPCR testing, samples were taken from the nose, oropharynx, and rectal areas. Blood sera were taken for quick IgM/IgG antibody tests for SARS CoV-2. Using RT-qPCR on nasopharyngeal samples from the felines being studied, it has been seen that four of them have tested positive. But it is interesting to note that only one of these people could be found using a rectal test. There was no clear sign of antibody formation when IgM/IgG rapid test results from blood samples were looked at. The felines that showed positive results were very close to their caretakers and had symptoms that were similar to those of influenza. The results of our study show that there is a chance that SARS-CoV-2 could be passed on to felines who live with people who have COVID-19. Because of this finding, more study needs to be done in this area.