bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cluster outbreak of Pseudomonas stutzeri acute endophthalmitis following phacoemulsification: A report of 14 cases from North India
Authors: Handa Sabia , Singh Simar Rajan , Sharma Bhawna , Rana Vipin , Bazgain Krinjeela , Tekchandani Uday , Narang Shashank , Angrup Archana , Biswal Manisha , Ray Pallab , Gupta Vishali
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

To report clinical features, antibiotic susceptibility profile, management, and outcomes of a cluster outbreak of post-cataract surgery Pseudomonas stutzeri endophthalmitis.

Methods:

This was a hospital-based case series in which 14 patients with acute postoperative endophthalmitis who underwent cataract surgery on the same day were included. Based on severity of presentation, they either underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with intraocular antibiotics (IOAB) or vitreous tap with IOAB. Vitreous aspirates and environmental surveillance samples were inoculated on culture media and further processed by MALDI-TOF MS for identification and Vitek3 for susceptibility profile.

Results:

There were 8 females and 6 males with a mean age of 62.14 ± 8.08 years. Presenting signs included corneal folds (100%), hypopyon (57.1%) and fibrin (50%). Ten patients with mild presentation underwent vitreous tap with IOAB. Four patients with severe presentation underwent PPV with IOAB. Pseudomonas stutzeri was isolated from the vitreous samples and was pan-sensitive. Six eyes required multiple interventions. Favorable outcome was obtained in 12 eyes, one eye developed phthisis, and one patient was lost to follow-up.

Conclusion:

We report the first ever cluster outbreak of Pseudomonas stutzeri endophthalmitis following phacoemulsification with IOL implantation in a single surgeon setting. Majority of the patients had a mild presentation and responded well to targeted anti-microbial treatment.
Safety, efficacy, and patient selection of ripasudil in patients with uncontrolled glaucoma with maximum conventional medical therapy
Authors: Jethva Jignesh , Bhagat Purvi , Prajapati Kamini , Tank Gunjan
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate (0.4%) is the first Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitor eye drop that lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing conventional aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm’s canal. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ripasudil in patients using the maximum topical anti-glaucoma medications and with uncontrolled IOP.

Methods:

In our prospective interventional study, we enrolled 27 eligible and consenting patients (46 eyes) who presented to us between January 2021 and June 2021. Ripasudil 0.4% was added as adjunctive therapy to the ongoing glaucoma treatment. On follow-up visits at 7 days, 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months, the visual acuity, IOP with applanation tonometer, anterior segment, and fundus were evaluated. The IOP before and after the use of ripasudil eye drops was compared by paired t-test.

Results:

Among the 27 patients, 18 were males and 9 were females. A statistically significant reduction in IOP was noted at all time durations (P < 0.00001) with the maximum reduction at 3 months with all patients achieving their target IOP. No patient developed any side effects necessitating the omission of ripasudil. The most common adverse event noted was conjunctival hyperemia (22 patients), which was mild and transient.

Conclusion:

Ripasudil showed additional IOP-lowering effect with other antiglaucoma medications and exhibited no significant side effects.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of glaucoma among different cadres of optometrists
Authors: Saravanan Sowmya , Negiloni Kalpa , Asokan Rashima
Published: June 2022

Purpose:

To assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and clinical practice of glaucoma among optometry students and optometry practitioners with different years of clinical experience and academic background.

Methods:

A survey with 20 questions on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of glaucoma was prepared and self-administered to optometry students and optometry practitioners practicing in an eye hospital/clinic/optical with varied years of clinical experience and education qualification.

Results:

Among the 558 participants, 57% were optometry practitioners and 43% were students. The knowledge scores among optometry practitioners increased significantly with an increase in the years of clinical experience (P < 0.001). Participants with master’s degrees scored higher than participants with bachelor’s degrees (P = 0.12). There was no statistically significant difference in knowledge scores based on the type of clinical practice - hospital, private practice, or optical (P = 0.39). Practicing optometrists who performed slit-lamp examination, gonioscopy, IOP measurements, and disc evaluation for the detection of glaucoma had significantly higher knowledge scores than those who did not perform these tests in their practice (P < 0.05). A positive attitude toward glaucoma learning through workshops and hands-on training was reported by optometrists and students.

Conclusion:

Knowledge about glaucoma was good among optometrists and optometry students and was better among those who handled the diagnostics. All the optometrists had a positive attitude toward enhancing their practice through proper training.
Pure laparoscopic left lateral graft procurement with removing segment 3 employing Glissonean approach, indocyanine green fluorescence imaging and in situ splitting for a small infant
Authors: Umemura Akira , Nitta Hiroyuki , Takahara Takeshi , Hasegawa Yasushi , Katagiri Hirokatsu , Kanno Shoji , Takeda Daiki , Sasaki Akira
Published: June 2022

We report on a pure laparoscopic left lateral graft procurement with removing segment 3 that employs the Glissonean approach, indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging and in situ splitting. We first mobilised the liver and confirmed the root of the left hepatic vein (LHV). We then encircled the left Glissonean pedicle, and the segment 3 Glissonean pedicle (G3) was also individually encircled. We performed parenchymal transection of the left lateral segmentectomy using Pringle’s manoeuvre. We clipped G3 and confirmed the demarcation line using ICG fluorescence imaging. The inflow in the S2 area was confirmed via intraoperative sonography, and we split segment 3 (S3) from the left lateral sector graft in situ. The left hepatic artery, left portal vein and left hepatic duct were also encircled and divided. The LHV was transected using a linear stapler, and the S2 monosegment liver graft and removed S3 were procured. Our technique reasonably prevents graft-related complications.
Effectiveness of meperidine, nalbuphine, and paracetamol in labor analgesia at Tanta University Hospitals
Authors: Nada Amal N.M. , Dawood Ayman S. , Aldbaa Ahmed A. , Marae Safaa K.
Published: June 2022

Background

Pain during the first stage of labor is visceral pain that originates in the uterus and cervix, and it is produced by uterine muscle hypoxia, lactic acidosis, distention of the lower uterine segment, stretching of the ligaments, and pressure on the bony pelvis. It is mediated through the afferent nerve supply of the uterus through the sympathetic nerve, which finally reaches the thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord.

Aim

The aim of this study is to test and compare the efficacy of intravenous injection of meperidine, nalbuphine, and paracetamol infusion in intrapartum analgesia.

Patients and methods

This prospective randomized comparative study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tanta University Hospitals from August 2018 till January 2020.

Results

The use of paracetamol as an analgesic in the first stage of labor showed a significant decrease between paracetamol and the groups of pethidine and nalbuphine as regards the potency of analgesia. However, the duration of labor was significantly shortened with paracetamol than pethidine and nalbuphine. The maternal, neonatal, and fetal side effects were more with opioids (pethidine and nalbuphine) than paracetamol.

Conclusion

Parenteral opioids (pethidine and nalbuphine) have nonsignificant difference in effectiveness in intrapartum analgesia. However, they are more effective than paracetamol for pain relief and maternal satisfaction during the first stage of labor.
Women in Surgery
Authors: Atieno Roseline
Published: June 2022

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CFD analysis of the low Reynolds S1223 airfoil
Authors: Mollica E. , Timmoneri A.
Published: June 2022

The Low Reynolds S1223 airfoil has been modeled and performance has been evaluated numerically through CFD open source OpenFOAM suite. The numerical results have been validated with available experimental data at Re = 2e05 obtained by means of wind-tunnel tests. Results are also reported at Re = 2e04 and Re = 2.06 in terms of lift and coefficients, streamlines, pressure coefficient and velocity distributions, at 3 different AOA. The main original aspect of this numerical research has been the sensitivity analysis of the aerodynamic performance of the S1223 airfoil over a wide range of Reynolds number. In particular, the effects at low Reynolds number 2e04 have been investigated.
Impact of malaria infection on the haematological profile of pregnant women in south-eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ejike B.U. , Ukpai O.M. , Ihemanma C.A. , Ajuga M.U. , Eme G.F.
Published: June 2022

Malaria in pregnancy adversely affects pregnancy outcomes as it increases the risk of spontaneous abortion, stillbirths, premature delivery, and low birth weight. Haematological changes have been suggested as a potential predictor that aid in the diagnosis of malaria infection, therefore, this study was carried out to determine and compare the impact of malaria on the haematological profile of four hundred and sixteen (416) pregnant women attending antenatal care in two major health institutions in Aba metropolis. The blood samples were collected from each of the pregnant women and examined using Giemsa stained thick and thin films for identification of malaria parasite. Complete blood count was also done to determine some of their haematological parameters. Structured questionnaires were administered to the women to obtain information on their age, parity, trimesters, and other socio-demographic data. Out of 416 blood samples examined, an overall malaria prevalence of 193 (46.4%) was obtained in the study area. Women in their early reproductive age, 15-24 years had the highest prevalence rate of 58 (50.3%) while women within the ages 45-54 years had the lowest prevalence 5(41.7%). In relation to their gravidity, malaria prevalence varied significantly among the primigravida with a rate of 102 (61.1%) than the mutigravida 91 (36.5%) (χ2=14.306, P<0.0001). Women in their first trimester showed a significantly higher prevalence rate 98(80.9%) than women who were in their second and third trimesters. The mean values of white blood cell count, red blood cell count, and platelets were statistically lower among the infected pregnant women than in the non-infected control group(P<0.05) except for the WBC which showed no significant difference (P=0.131). It is pertinent that the haematological profile of pregnant women attending antenatal care services is regularly monitored. Malaria prophylactic treatment should be intensified and adhered to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy and for better pregnancy outcomes.
Predictive hospital site selection model using machine learning techniques
Authors: Okengwu U.A. , Memmert D. , Rein R. , Osuigbo E.N.
Published: June 2022

Globally, countries are faced with healthcare challenges that vary from one to the next. While health service delivery challenges are more often seen in countries with a very high HumanDevelopment Index (HDI), inefficient healthcare intervention challenges attract more attention in those with a low HDI. Health systems and infrastructure interventions are major challenges for most countries in Africa. The conventional or traditional approach to situating hospitals has been subjected to the unreliable intuition of experts and perhaps biased by nepotism, favoritism, and tribalism of recognized interest. In this research, we prioritize health factors for hospital site predictions. A hospital is a healthcare intervention infrastructure that should meet the healthcare needs of people where it is located. Many hospital site selection researchers have considered other important factors such as geographical, economic, and socio-demographic factors. However, healthcare factors that will specifically address the healthcare needs of people in that locality have not been mentioned. This paper considers a robust, viable, reliable, and dependable approach to solve the specific problem of selecting the best location for building new hospitals based on the specific healthcare needs of the location for improved healthcare service delivery. We propose a supervised machine learning approach to predict the most suitable sites for building new hospitals. Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN), Logistic Regression (LGR), and Decision Tree (DT) machine learning algorithm are used to predict the optimal location for hospital site selection on the basis of various attributes used in the dataset. The dataset was extracted from clinical exploratory data using parameters such as reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health, Infectious diseases, Noncommunicable diseases, Adequate sanitation, Service capacity, and access to essential medicines as a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) standard by World Health Organization (WHO). The model is implemented using Python programming language. The system will improve health systems and infrastructural interventions, thereby enabling efficient healthcare service delivery in developing countries, especially in Africa.
Nutritional property of Mucuna pruriens L. seed powder and effect of its graded dietary supplement on serum corticosterone in male and female albino rats
Authors: Ashidi J.S. , Sonaya O.E. , Feyisola R.T. , Owagboriaye F.O. , Sanusi A.S. , Lawal O.I.
Published: June 2022

Mucuna pruriens(MP) is highly recognized for its diverse biology activities. Its seeds are not only utilized in Asian countries but also here in Nigeria. Hence, the need to evaluate Mucuna pruriens seed powder for its nutritional property and influence on the level of corticosterone hormone when supplemented with rat feed at varying doses. Rats were randomized into 4 groups and fed diets supplemented with graded inclusion levels of MP seed powder for 6 weeks; group 1 (control) was maintained on normal diet while group two, three and four were fed diets supplemented with the powder of MP seed at 0.5, 1 and 1.5 g corresponding to 3.33%, 6.67% and 10% inclusion level respectively. Phytochemical, proximate, L-Dopa, minerals and heavy metal compositions were analyzed using standard methods while serum level of corticosterone in rats was analyzed with Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay after consecutive feeding. Saponins, steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, triterpenes, terpenoids, coumarins and glycosides were all present in MP seed powder. Proximate analysis revealed slightly-high carbohydrate (44.70), protein (28.80) and L-Dopa (3.11g/100g) contents. Mineral analysis revealed appreciable level of calcium (125.04 ppm), magnesium (3.31ppm) and iron (2.16 ppm). Level of serum corticosterone in both male and female rats fed diet supplemented with MP at 3.33%, 6.67% and 10% compared to their respective controls was not significantly different (p>0.05). It is thus concludedthat MP seed powder possess nutritional potentials and may not induce stress in animal at inclusion levels of 3.33%, 6.67% and 10%.
Stochastic model for the prediction of short time number of fire accident occurrence in Niger State using Viterbi Algorithm
Authors: Lateef I. , Adamu L. , Didigwu N.E. , Abubakar A. , Yakubu D.S.
Published: June 2022

In this paper, we look into ways by which fire outbreak (accident) can be suppressed. A stochastic model that predicts the number of fire accident occurrence in Niger State using Viterbi Algorithm is presented. A three-State stochastic model was formulated using the principle of Markov and each state of the model has four possible observations. The parameters of the model were estimated using the fire accident data collected from the archive of Niger State Fire Service, after which the model was trained using Baum-welch Algorithm to attend maximum likelihood. The Validity test for the model recorded 75% accuracy for short time prediction and shows 50% accuracy for long time prediction. This indicates that the model is more reliable and dependable for short time prediction.Information for this study could serve as a guide to the government in policy formulation that might assist in curbing the number of fire accident occurrences in Niger State.
The effect of crude oil pollution on macrophyte assemblage in Kporghor River, southern Nigeria
Authors: Eke-John H. , Owoleke V.A. , Komi G.W.
Published: June 2022

A study of the effects of crude oil pollution on macrophyte assemblage was carried out in Kporghor River, Rivers State. Standard procedures were used in data collection. Temperature, total dissolved solutes, dissolved oxygen, pH and electrical conductivity were taken in-situ using Extech multi-parameter equipment while biological oxygen demand was incubated in a BOD bottle and determined using standard methods. Aquatic macrophytes were sampled with 0.5m × 0.5m quadrant and estimates of the percentage cover of each species inside the 0.5 × 0.5 m quadrant was transformed onto a scale based on Braun-Blanquet. The diversity and abundance of the different species were higher in Station (2), followed by station (3) and Station (1) respectively. Bambus vulgaris having a percentage of (29.7%) being the most abundant with percentage abundance, Cyrtospermum senegalense (8.72%), Nymphaea lotus (5.81), Acanthophoenix crinite (4.65%), Pistia stratiotes and Eichornia grassippes (2.91%) respectively. Unidentified species of macrophyte collected from the sampling area accounted for 11.62% species abundance. The result of physico-chemical parameters: temperature (29±0.63oC to 29.15±0.72oC), pH (6.03±0.12 to 6.9±0.15), TDS (36.23±6.82mg/ to 40.05±5.30mg/L), conductivity (4430±792.42μS/cm to 4914.75±569.42μS/cm), DO (5.20±1.20mg/L to 5.50±0.49mg/L) and BOD (3.08±0.94mg/L to 3.40±0.61mg/L). Copper (0.015mg/L) level was below WHO, SON and DPR standards for Cu in water bodies. Cadmium (0.10mg/L), Lead (0.18mg/L) and Nickel (0.28mg/L) concentrations were above WHO permissible limits. The abundance of Bambusa vulgaris (an alien species) suggests its adaptation to the study area. However, mitigation actions are recommended to restore this polluted ecosystem.
Hydrogeophysical exploration of groundwater potential in southwestern basement terrain of part of Ago-Iwoye, South western Nigeria.
Authors: Bayewu O.O. , Oloruntola M.O. , Mosuro G.O. , Odugbesan O.O. , Bakare K.O. , Olukayode O.O. , Adenuga O.A. , Oyebolu O.O.
Published: June 2022

Electrical resistivity survey of Ago-Iwoye southwestern Nigeria was done with the aim of delineating potential zones for groundwater exploitation. The rock types present are mainly gneissic rocks; granite gneiss, banded gneiss, biotite gneiss and porphyroblastic gneiss.Forty five (45) Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) of schlumberger array were carried out using maximum electrode spacing (AB/2) of 100m. The results obtained were interpreted using partial curve matching which serves as model input for the computer iteration using WINRESIST software to determine the resistivity, thickness and depth of each layer in the subsurface. The identified curve types are H, KH, HKH, A, K and QH types while the H type curve is predominant. The three prominent geo-electric layers were inferred, these are the topsoil, weathered layer (sand/clay/clayey sand) and fresh/fractured bedrock with resistivity values of 33.4Ωm - 2266.3Ωm, 8.3Ωm - 1106.3Ωm and 68.4Ωm - 21729.6Ωm respectively. The isopach reveals overburden thickness range of 2m – 52m, bedrock resistivity ranges from 1000Ωm - 19000Ωm and reflection coefficient range from 0.62 -0.92.The study area is predominantly of low yield but areas in the northeastern and western part of the study area have high aquiferous groundwater potential areas are only noticeable in the northeastern and western part of the study area.
Antimcrobial activity of extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum and Citrus aurantifoliaon some selected pathogens.
Authors: Itaman V.O. , Osaro-Matthew R.C. , Umeojinkeya B.O.
Published: June 2022

The inhibitory properties of Bryophyllum pinnatum and lime juice on some selected microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus,Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans) were investigated. The various concentrations of the extracts were prepared by double dilution method while the ability of the various extracts to inhibit the growth of the pathogenic organisms was determined using the agar well technique. The highest in-vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum was (13.0+2.83a mm at 200 mg/ml) against Klebsiella pneumoniae while the least antimicrobial activity was (10.5+2.12b and 10.0+0.00e mm at 200 mg/ml) against Streptococcus pyogenes and Candida albicans respectively. The lime juice extracts had the highest in-vitro antimicrobial activity was (11.0+0.00b mm at 200 mg/ml) against Staphylococcus aureus while the least antimicrobial activity was (7.0+ 0.0bmm at 200 mg/ml) against Streptococcus pyogenes. The methanol and aqueous soluble plant extracts were active against all the test isolates but methanol extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum demonstrated greater inhibitory activity (MIC) on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus species and Aspergillus niger at the range of 12.5 mg/ml. The lime juice extracts demonstrated greater inhibitory activity (MIC) on Escherichia coli at 12.5 mg/ml. The results in the findings showed that the methanolic and aqueous extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum as well as lime juice extracts have broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and can serve as natural therapeutic agent against some enteric pathogens.
Excessive miR-30a-5p increases the radiosensitivity of hepatoma cells by inhibiting GRP78
Authors: Xiao Rongyao , Zhou Fangzhi , Gui Shuang
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To determine the effect of miR-30a-5p on hepatoma cell radiosensitivity and elucidate the underlying mechanism.Methods: Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used tomeasure miR-30a-5p expression in HepG2 and THLE-3 cells. After 4-Gy X-ray irradiation or miR-30a-5p mimic transfection, the miR-30a-5p level in HepG2 cells was determined using qRT-PCR. Luciferase reporter assay was used to confirm the correlation between miR-30a-5p and glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) levels, while the effects of miR-30a-5p on the viability of HepG2 cells were determined using clone formation and 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo (-z-y1)-3,5-di-phenytetrazoliumromide (MTT) assays. Apoptotic cells were evaluated by flow cytometry whereas the protein levels of GRP78, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), BCL2-Associated X Protein (Bax), and cleaved-caspase-9 were quantified by immunoblotting.Results: MicroRNA-30a-5p expression was decreased in HepG2 cells but reduced after 4-Gy x-ray treatment, while miR-30a-5p mimic transfection upregulated miR-30a-5p expression (p < 0.05). Cell viability was inhibited after x-ray irradiation or miR-30a-5p mimic transfection and further inhibited by irradiation + miR-30a-5p (p < 0.05). Irradiation or miR-30a-5p transfection triggered cell apoptosis; however, irradiation + miR-30a-5p induced more apoptosis, upregulated Bax and cleaved-caspase-9 expression, and reduced Bcl-2 expression (p < 0.05). MicroRNA-30a-5p also suppressed GRP78 expression.Conclusion: MicroRNA-30a-5p may enhance HCC x-ray radiosensitivity by inhibiting GRP78., and may be useful in developing treatment strategies for HCC patients.
Exposure to pesticides and zoonoses during procurement, trade, and consumption of vulture parts: an unexplored threat to human health.
Authors: Buij Ralph , McClure Christopher J. W. , Hassell James M. , Awoyemi Stephen , Richards Ngaio L. , Virani Munir Z. , Ottinger Mary Ann
Published: June 2022

Background: Examination into the origin of SARS-CoV-2 has shed further light on opportunities for broader zoonotic pathogen transmission stemming from the trade in living wildlife and animal parts, and in associated practices. In certain parts of the world (e.g., Africa), various bird species are illegally captured for both subsistence and non-subsistence purposes such as for belief-based use. The latter practice includes rare and declining vulture species and arises from the (relatively recent) belief that directly ingesting certain vulture body parts may impart powers of clairvoyance or bring good fortune. Among a variety of capture methods used by hunters, pesticide-poisoned or nicotine-laced baits are prevalent. In 2020, a mass mortality incident in Guinea Bissau involving over 2000 Critically Endangered Hooded Vultures was linked to belief-based practices, and to the use of a carbamate pesticide. This was to date the highest reported number of vultures killed by pesticide poisoning within a single event. Such deliberate, indiscriminate poisoning is now widely acknowledged within conservation sectors as posing evident threats to vulture species and populations. However, the potential human health repercussions arising from the possibility for zoonotic pathogen transmission (e.g., anthrax, avian H5N1 influenza), and for secondary exposure to the range of toxic substances used to capture and prepare individual birds – whether to hunters, procurers and traders of vulture parts or to consumers – have remained unexplored.Objectives: Our aims are to 1) generate awareness of these practice within human health risk assessment sectors; and 2) generate interest within the human health sector in examining the potential for zoonotic pathogen transmission and toxicity or poisoning risks to people that may stem from these practices.Discussion: We briefly describe human behaviours associated with this belief-driven practice as they relate to potential exposure, and issue a plea for examination of the associated health risks, in collaboration with ongoing conservation and wildlife forensics efforts.
Non-fiction w piśmie o modzie? Wariantywność form reportażowych w Vogue Polska
Authors: Idem Magdalena
Published: June 2022

Celem opracowania jest w pierwszej kolejności zidentyfikowanie ilościowe i dystynktywne reportaży ukazujących się na łamach współczesnych pism dla kobiet (jako przykład służy Vogue Polska – czasopismo reprezentujące cechy mediów starego i nowego typu), a kolejno zaprezentowanie wariantywności tych form reporterskich oraz ich analiza poziomie literacko-krytycznym. W procesie badawczym wyróżniono dwa wzorce adaptacyjne reportażu: sylwetkę stylizowaną na reportaż literacki oraz relację reporterską. Wskazany tytuł przeanalizowano metodą ilościową i jakościową analizą treści opartą na skonstruowanym polu odniesień genologicznych. Artykuł omawia także relacje zachodzące między klasyczną teorią reportażu (wzorzec kanoniczny i adaptacyjny, redukcjonizm genologiczny, cechy pogranicza) a identyfikatorami retoryki mody i koncepcji dziennikarstwa modowego. Konsekwencjami tego oddziaływania są reorientacje genologiczne i pragmatyczne.

Can non-fiction be found in fashion magazine? Variation of reporter’s patterns in Vogue Polska

The aim of this paper is to identify quantitative and distinctive features of reports published in contemporary women’s magazines first of all and then to present the variability of reporting patterns and their literary-critical analysis. Two alternative patterns of reporting were distinguished in the research process: profiles representing non-fiction and a press report. The article presents the result of quantitative and qualitative content analysis of Vogue Polska which was used as an example of a magazine representing the features of both old and new media. It also touches upon the connotations between the classical theory of reporting (canonical and alternative pattern, genological reductionism, inter-genre features) and the identifiers of fashion rhetoric and the concept of fashion journalism. The consequences of this influence are genological and pragmatic re-orientations.
Przesłanki podmiotowe i przedmiotowe nadania Odznaki Świętego Floriana oraz Krzyża Świętego Floriana
Authors: Kała Dariusz P. , Tabaszewski Robert
Published: June 2022

Subjective and functional conditions for awarding the Saint Florian Badge and the Cross of Saint Florian

The paper contains the analysis of public policies on prizes and honors of voluntary fire brigades. The authors show the issue of the conditions for awarding the Saint Florian Decoration and the Saint Florian Cross. These two forms of honoring merits, along with several other forms of rewarding firefighters, were provided for by the legislator in 2022. The authors present the most important rules of the special awarding policy and interpret the Polish constitutional and statutory provisions. These regulations are compared with the established legal practice, traditional customs and with Polish legislation.
Các nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến sự hài lòng của sinh viên về chất lượng đào tạo trực tuyến tại Khoa Ngoại ngữ – Trường Đại học Ngân hàng Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh trong bối cảnh Covid-19
Authors: Vũ Lưu Hớn
Published: June 2022

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm xác định các nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến sự hài lòng của sinh viên về chất lượng đào tạo trực tuyến tại Khoa Ngoại ngữ - Trường Đại học Ngân hàng Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Từ 205 mẫu thu thập được, mô hình nghiên cứu được kiểm định và kết quả cho thấy có ba nhân tố ảnh hưởng cùng chiều đến sự hài lòng của sinh viên về chất lượng đào tạo trực tuyến trong bối cảnh Covid-19: giảng viên, điều kiện học tập và nền tảng học tập. Trong đó, nhân tố điều kiện học tập có ảnh hưởng mạnh nhất, kế đến là nhân tố giảng viên, cuối cùng là nhân tố nền tảng học tập. Trên cơ sở đó, nghiên cứu đề xuất một số hàm ý quản trị nhằm nâng cao sự hài lòng của sinh viên về chất lượng đào tạo trực tuyến.
Nghiên cứu mô hình lựa chọn E-learning của sinh viên đại học tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Authors: Quyên Nguyễn Lê Hoàng Thụy Tố , Minh Chung Tuyết , Đại Nguyễn Văn
Published: June 2022

Bài báo nhằm nghiên cứu các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến lựa chọn học tập trực tuyến (TT/E-learning) của sinh viên đại học tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Lý thuyết UTAUT được sử dụng để hình thành khung phân tích cho nghiên cứu. Bộ dữ liệu khảo sát 400 sinh viên đại học, đã trải nghiệm khoá học trực tuyến hoặc là đối tượng tiềm năng cho hình thức học tập này được sử dụng cho phân tích định lượng, bao gồm phân tích nhân tố khám phá (EFA) và hồi quy tuyến tính. Kết quả nghiên cứu xác định được 06 yếu tố có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến quyết định tham gia học tập trực tuyến của người học, bao gồm: (1) Lãnh đạo, quản lý toàn diện trong đào tạo trực tuyến, (2) Năng lực của giảng viên trong hoạt động dạy và học trực tuyến, (3) Cơ sở hạ tầng và công nghệ trong đào tạo trực tuyến, (4) Hỗ trợ đại học trong đào tạo trực tuyến, (5) Ảnh hưởng chính trị, xã hội trong đào tạo trực tuyến và (6) Ý thức cộng đồng về học tập. Kết quả nghiên cứu có ý nghĩa khoa học cho các chính sách nhằm thúc đẩy việc lựa chọn học tập TRỰC TUYẾN.
Threats and Attacks of Corporate Reputation: Are Customers Affected?
Authors: Kapetanaki Garyfallia A. , Skraparlis Athanasios , Ntalianis Klimis , Mastorakis Nikos
Published: June 2022

In this paper, the parameters that shape online reputation of a company and the two-way relation between the effect reputation has on consumer behavior and the effect consumer behavior has on reputation are examined. The contribution of this work lies in the fact that it concerns Greek consumers. Moreover, it is important to highlight the particularities of Greek consumers and to confirm or disprove international trends in their case. At the same time, issues related to the extraction and classification of elements related to reputation are highlighted. The answers given through this research and the questions that arise contribute to the formulation of effective strategies for the management of online reputation by the companies, even in cases of attacks and threats.
Beyond Quantum Security with Emerging Pathways in Information Physics and Complexity
Authors: Perdigão Rui A. P.
Published: June 2022

Information security and associated vulnerabilities have long been a pressing challenge, from the fundamental scientific backstage to the frontline across the most diverse sectors of society. At the tip of the iceberg of this problem, the citizens immediately feel that the reservation of privacy and the degradation of the quality and security of the information and communication on which they depend for the day-to-day activities, already of crucial relevance, are at stake. Naturally though, the challenges do not end there. There is a whole infrastructure for storing information, processing and communication, whose security and reliability depend on key sectors gearing modern society – such as emergency communication systems (medical, civil and environmental protection, among others), transportation and geographic information, the financial communications systems at the backbone of day-to-day transactions, the information and telecommunications systems in general. And crucially the entire defence ecosystem that in essence is a stalwart in preventing our civilisation to self-annihilate in full fulfilment of the second principle of thermodynamics. The relevance of the problem further encompasses the preservation of crucial values such as the right to information, security and integrity of democratic processes, internal administration, justice, defence and sovereignty, ranging from the well-being of the citizen to the security of the nation and beyond. In the present communication, we take a look at how to scientifically and technically empower society to address these challenges, with the hope and pragmatism enabled by our emerging pathways in information physics and complexity. Edging beyond classical and quantum frontiers and their vulnerabilities to unveil new principles, methodologies and technologies at the core of the next generation system dynamic intelligence and security. To illustrate the concepts and tools, rather than going down the road of engineered systems that we can ultimately control, we take aim at the bewildering complexity of nature, deciphering new secrets in the mathematical codex underlying its complex coevolutionary phenomena that so heavily impact our lives, and ultimately bringing out novel insights, methods and technologies that propel information physics and security beyond quantum frontiers.
Relational Systems Thinking
Authors: Goodchild Melanie
Published: June 2022

This paper extends the analysis begun in Goodchild (2021), with suggestions for engaging with the spirit of relational systems thinking as a dynamic interface theoretical model.  It is a perspective offered to help systems change practitioners and scholars transcend binary and hierarchical thinking, in the sacred space between worldviews, to embrace a complexity mindset informed by Indigenous wisdom.  It is not about the what of deep systems awareness, but the how.
Klebsiella Pneumoniae Visceral Organ Abscesses – Clinical Characteristics
Authors: Zheng Shuwei , Tan Seow Yen , Oh Helen ML
Published: June 2022

Introduction: In recent years, Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) has emerged as the predominant cause of pyogenic liver abscess in Asia. KP—as the causative microorganism in other visceral organ abscesses—is less described. In this study, we seeked to describe the clinical characteristics of KP visceral organ abscesses in our institution and evaluated the prescription practices of physicians with regard to antibiotic therapy. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with culture positive (blood or abscess aspirate) KP visceral organ abscesses from May 2014 to April 2016 requiring hospitalisation in Changi General Hospital was conducted. Results: A total of 140 adult patients with KP visceral organ abscesses were identified. The commonest site of involvement was the liver (77.9%), followed by genitourinary tract (20.7%). Diabetic patients were more likely to have liver abscesses, genitourinary abscesses, abscesses in 2 or more organs, genitourinary disease with abscess formation outside of the genitourinary tract, and endovascular infection. Patients with extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing KP, were more likely to have an obstructive lesion related to the site of the abscess. Overall mortality rate was 7.1%. Amongst survivors, the mean total duration of parenteral antimicrobial therapy was 2.5 weeks before switching to oral antimicrobial agents. Conclusion: Genitourinary tract is the commonest extra-hepatic site for visceral organ abscess in KP infections. Parenteral to oral switch of antimicrobial agents appears to be a safe and effective treatment option. Key words: Disseminated infection, Genitourinary abscess, Liver Abscess
Az életminőség és az életkor kapcsolata vesebetegek körében
Authors: Barcsa Tímea , Balogh Szabó Viktória
Published: June 2022

Bevezetés: Vesepótló kezelést igénylő veseelégtelenségnek mind az incidenciája, mind a prevalenciája az életkor előrehaladtával fokozatosan emelkedik. Több hazai és nemzetközi vizsgálat alátámasztotta, hogy a betegség az érintett betegek életminőségére negatív hatást gyakorol.

Célkitűzés: Jelen vizsgálat célja átfogó képet kapni a vesebetegek életminőségéről a téma mélyebb megismeréséhez, a saját kutatómunka megalapozásához.

Anyag és módszer: Hazai és nemzetközi vizsgálatok részletes áttekintése a vesebetegek életminőségének megismeréséhez, különös tekintettel az elmúlt 10 évben végzett kutatásokra.

Eredmények: A hazai mutatók a nemzetközi mutatókhoz viszonyítva rosszabbak. Nőtt az idősebbek aránya az elmúlt években, s ezzel együtt a vesebetegek aránya is növekedett. Esetükben a vesebetegséghez gyakran különböző társbetegségek kapcsolódnak, ezzel és egyéb tényezőkkel együtt rontva a betegek életminőségét. Az életminőséget befolyásoló tényezők közül kiemelendő az életkor. Annak ellenére, hogy az életminőség romlik az életkor előrehaladtával, mégis azt tapasztalják, hogy az idősebb személyek élik meg kevésbé megterhelőnek a krónikus vesebetegséget.

Következtetés: A vesebetegek arányának növekedése egyrészt a szűrővizsgálatok fontosságára hívja fel a figyelmet, másrészt a már kialakult betegség esetén az életminőség javítására.
Revealing the Concept of Aging in Turkish Nursing Students: An Exploratory Metaphor Analysis
Authors: Yilmaz Emel Bahadir , Yüksel Arzu
Published: June 2022

Purpose:This study aimed to reveal the perceptions of nursing students about the concept of aging through metaphors.

Methods:The study was carried out in a qualitative research design. The study sample consisted of 104 senior nursing students at Aksaray University in the 2021-2022 academic year. In the study, "Metaphoric Perceptions Data Collection Form", which was prepared by the researchers in line with the literature, was used as a data collection tool. In order to collect the data, each student was asked to fill in the blanks of the sentence: "Aging is like … because …" .The analysis of the data was carried out in five stages: (1) Coding and sorting phase, (2) Sample metaphor image compilation phase, (3) Main theme and sub-themes development phase, (4) The stage of ensuring validity and reliability, and (5) Transferring the data to the computer environment.

Results:Students produced a total of 102 valid metaphors for the concept of aging. The metaphors revealed the students' perceptions of the concept of aging, and four main themes and 11 sub-themes were collected. The main themes were aging as an ending story, as a need for care, attention, and support, as a new beginning, and as a source of life. Sub-themes were acceptance, no turning back, approaching the end, deprivation, helplessness, being dependent, rooting, starting, guiding, being a building block, and being valued.

Conclusion:Nursing students' metaphors about aging are generally negative, but also contain expressions of respect.
Elektrikli Araçların Şarjı ile Güç Şebekesine Aşırı Yüklenilmesinin Ayrık Denetleyici Sentezi ile Önlenilmesi
Authors: ÖZBALTAN Mete
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışma elektrikli araçların şarjı ile güç şebekesine aşırı yüklenilmesinin önlenebilmesi için ayrık denetleyici sentezi yöntemi ile bir modelleme çerçevesi önermektedir; burada, modeller senkron veri akış dilleri ailesi ile sembolik olarak sistematik bir şekilde inşa edilmiştir. Çalışmada, şebekeye aşırı güç yüklenilmesinin önüne geçecek adımların nasıl belirlendiği, belirtilen mevcut sorunun nasıl ayrık olayların kontrol problemi olarak ele alındığı ve nihayetinde ortaya çıkan sentezlenen bir denetleyicinin elektrikli araçlar şebeke şarj yöneticisi olarak nasıl kullanıldığı detaylandırılır. Son olarak, çalışma kapsamında sunulan modelleme ve sentez algoritmaları deneysel bir uygulama ile doğrulanır.
Kompozit Dolgu ile Restorasyon Yapılmış Dişlerin Basma Yükü Altındaki Mekanik Davranışı
Authors: DOĞAN Kadir , SÜLÜ İsmail Yasin
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışmada, basma yüküne maruz bırakılmış üç farklı kavite alanına sahip kompozit restorasyonlu sağ üst premolar dişte meydana gelen eş değer (von Mises) gerilmeleri ve toplam deformasyon değerleri incelenmiştir. Model sonlu elemanlar yöntemine göre temellendirilmiş olup ANSYS Workbench paket programı kullanılarak analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda çiğneme kuvveti uygulanan dişlerde gerilme değerlerinin üç farklı kaviteye sahip dişlerde yakın değerler olduğu ve dişlerde kalıcı hasarın meydana gelmediği saptanmıştır. Dişlerde oluşan gerilmenin kuvvetin uygulandığı tepelerde ve kuron ile kökün birleşim bölgesinde yoğunlaştığı gözlemlenmiştir. Kavitenin açıldığı bölgenin dişte oluşacak olan gerilme ve deformasyonu etkilediği tespit edilmiştir.
Science Learners‟ Perspective towards the Use of Module and Social Media as a Tool for Remote Learning
Authors: Gabor Donna H. , Galve Josel A.
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to present the perspective of senior high school students towards the use of modules and social media for remote learning and find out if there would be a significant difference in the student performance after the use of modules and social media. The modules were composed of a series of topics distributed to participants and were followed up with the users of social media, especially messenger and Facebook. The participants of the study were classified according to strand and grade levels: the HUMSS and STEM students who are grade 11 and 12 students. A total of 87 students participated in this study. Researchers created 15 items checklist form that is divided according to namely; Perceived Based on Usefulness of Module and Social Media, Perceived Student Self- Efficacy of Using Module and Social media, and Perceived Ease of Use of Module and Social Media was prepared and validated by the experts in subject matter for gathering data. The findings revealed that there was an increase in the performance of students in the pretest and post-test after the use of modules and follow-up through social media. T-test results revealed that there was a significant difference in the test scores of the students before and after using the module which can be used as a future reference for remote learning and as an additional teaching tool in physics.
EFFECTS OF KNOWLEDGE CAPTURE AND ACQUISITION PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Stephen Peter
Published: June 2022

Purpose: SMEs are an important component of the economy, especially with regard to absorbing a large percentage of the workforce. Good performance of these entities is therefore critical so that they can continue with their economic contribution. However, despite county government efforts of Kisumu and the government of Kenya to promote SME activity, not much progress seems to have been achieved. The general objective of this study was to investigate the influence of knowledge management practices on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kisumu City County.

Methodology: The study was based on descriptive research design. The target population will be 532 SMEs firms in Kisumu City County. The sample size was 150 SMEs covering different sectors. The study will use questionnaires, containing both open ended and closed ended questions to obtain primary data. Descriptive statistics including the means and standard deviations will be used to analyse the data and capture the characteristics of the variables under the study. The conclusions of this study were informed by the findings based on each study objective and also findings of other similar studies.

Results: The findings of the study revealed that knowledge creation, knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge implementation are positively related with performance of SMEs in Kisumu County. Knowledge creation, knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge implementation were found to be satisfactory variables in explaining performance of SMEs in Kisumu County as supported by coefficient of determination of 51.2%. This shows that knowledge creation, knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge implementation explained 5.2% of the performance of SMEs in Kisumu County.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that SMEs in Kisumu County should adopt knowledge management strategy in running their business so that they can gain improved performance, knowledge management strategies to be adopted are: knowledge sharing, knowledge acquisition, knowledge creation and knowledge implementation.
Quantitative ABCD Analysis of Online Shopping
Authors: Prima Frederick Dsouza , H. Sujaya , Salins Meghana
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The central focus of the study is to study ABCD Analysis Framework for Online Shopping and determine the major affecting factor for Online Shopping.
Design: Published scholarly articles were referred to understand the concept. The Focus group interaction method was used to analyze major affecting factors for Online Shopping.
Findings: Results of the study found that among four factors, Advantages factor impacts more towards its prosperity.
Originality: The paper contributes in understanding various affecting factors towards online shopping.
Type of Paper: Empirical Analysis
Efficiency of using Different Organic Manures on Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry through Various Planting Media
Authors: Hossain Belayet , Rashid Md. Harun Ar
Published: June 2022

In recent times application of chemical fertilizers is one of the more concerned topics to sustainable and ecofriendly production. The reduction of cultivable lands day by day is another thoughtful issue. Application of different organic manures is an ecofriendly and safer crop production techniques as well as beneficial for soil health. Planting of strawberry in polybags could be a cheaper way of verticultural production (practice of growing strawberries in vertically stacked layers) and overcome the land deficit problems. Considering the mentioned topics, the present experiment was undertaken to evaluate the efficiency of using different organic manures (cowdung, mustard oil cake, poultry manure) on growth, yield and quality of strawberry through various planting media (Planting of strawberry saplings on soil and polybags). The experiment was conducted at Landscaping Section of the Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from October 2019 to April 2020. Significant variations were observed due to planting media and organic manures on all growth, yield and quality parameters. Highest fruit length (3.43 cm), breadth of fruits (2.54 cm), Total soluble solids (7.44%), total fruit weight per plant (213.88 g) and total yield (12.80 ton.ha-1) were obtained from planting of strawberry plants in polybags in comparison with planting in soil. In case of organic manures superior data of length of fruits (4.27), breadth of fruits (3.21), total soluble solids (8.10%), total fruit weight per plant (272.50) and yield (16.35 ton.ha-1) were found from mixture application of organic manures instead of single applications.