bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of the combined action of hyperthermia and UV light on yeast cells: time factor and sequence of exposure
Authors:   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Kuptsova P.S. , Zhurakovskaya G.P. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Pereklad O.V. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Belkina S.V. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC), Pronkevich M.D. ,   A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (A. Tsyb MRRC)
Published: September 2022

In modern methods of cancer therapy, combinations of influencing factors having various nature are widely used to achieve the highest therapeutic effect: ionizing radiation, chemotherapy drugs, hyperthermia, non-ionizing radiation, etc. The greatest cells damaging effect is achieved when the treatments are applied simultaneously. An increase in the interval between the treatments leads to final effect decrease. However, how the degree of the effect depends on the time gap has not been studied in detail. The paper presents the results of a study of this dependence with a different sequence of applied treatments. Combination of UV radiation and hyperthermia were examined. The choice of treatments is due to attention to the Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation, which arises when accompanies high-energy ionizing radiation used in oncotherapy and most of which is a continuous UV spectrum. And if we consider the Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation responsible for UV-like damages, which has its effect on the final result of the action of high-energy ionizing radiation, then it becomes clear that it is necessary to understand the behavior of UV light when it is used in combination with other damaging factors. Thus, the aim of the work is to study the effect of a sequence of applied treatments and the time gap between them on the magnitude of the final effect of the sequential action of UV light and hyperthermia on yeast cells. The dependence obtained in the work is of a multidirectional nature, changing from synergism to additivity, turning into antagonism with time gap rising. It is shown that the effect practically does not depend on the sequence of the treatments application, but significantly depends on the time gap between them. Such patterns were obtained for the first time. But it is indicates that when using in practice the combined action of ionizing radiation or UV light with hyperthermia, it should be remembered that the final effect can differ from expected.
Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Response to Homeopathic Treatment of Psoriasis
Authors: Taneja Divya , Sadhukhan Madhumita , Rath Padmalaya , Sarangi Manas R , Mittal Renu , Prusty Akshaya Kumar , Gilla Deepthi , Shivadikar Ashish Pandurang , Rawat Birendra Singh , Sadarla Ravi Kumar , Choubey Gurudev , Mahajan Nidhi , Bala Renu , Kalra Neha , Mukherjee Anupam , Khurana Anil , Manchanda Raj K
Published: September 2022

Patients with psoriasis commonly opt for homeopathic treatment. However, no study has assessed the response to homeopathic treatment by using standardized disease-specific scales, and the findings are based on clinical assessments only. The objective of this study was to evaluate the response to the individualized homeopathic treatment of psoriasis with respect to changes in disease severity and quality of life based on Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) scales, respectively. A multicentric study was conducted using a pragmatic model. The study participants were regularly followed up for 1 year. Subsequently, participants completing the 1-year follow-up were included in a long-term assessment for further 2 years. Three monthly assessments were made by using PASI, PDI, and Visual Analog scales for patient and physician general assessment. Data were analyzed to identify treatment effects and variables affecting treatment. In total, 384 patients were enrolled, out of whom 254 participants completed 1 year of treatment. Of these, 84 participants continued treatment for an additional 12 months. A significant reduction was observed in the scores of PASI (10.96 ± 10.67 at baseline to 4.24 ± 5.10 at 12 months, p = 0.000), PDI (10.19 ± 9.11 to 3.91 ± 4.44, p = 0.000), and patient and physician global assessment scales. Regarding PASI response at 12 and 24 months, PASI 75–89 was reported in 66 and 14 participants, whereas PASI 90–100 was reported in 29 and 17 participants, respectively. Baseline severity of psoriasis considerably affected treatment response, whereas age, gender, and duration of psoriasis did not. Furthermore, the severity of psoriasis and quality of life improved considerably with regular homeopathic treatment.
Calidad e inocuidad del agua de bebida de sistemas de producción animal: experiencia en municipios del departamento del Meta, Colombia
Authors: Pedraza Castillo Luz Natalia , Guerrero Pinto Karen , Mateus Rey Marco Ferney , García Martínez Gina Lorena , Gómez Leal Luz Adiela , Gómez Beltrán David , Vargas Molina Natasha , Jaramillo Hernández Dumar Alexander
Published: September 2022

La calidad e inocuidad del agua de bebida de los animales de abasto es esencial para garantizar la salud y bienestar animal. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la calidad e inocuidad del agua de consumo de animales de abasto para identificación de condiciones sanitarias de predios en los municipios de El Dorado y Granada (Meta, Colombia). Se seleccionaron 60 sistemas de producción animal donde se tomaron muestras de agua desde puntos de extracción y abastecimiento tanto para animales como para humanos. Se analizaron sus características fisicoquímicas (pH, Amoniaco-amonio, nitratos y nitritos) y microbiológicas (recuento de organismos mesófilos aerobios y facultativos, así como determinación de coliformes totales y fecales). El pH del agua de los sistemas de producción varió entre 6,0-7,2 en Granada y 7,2-7,6 en El Dorado. Respecto a nitratos y nitritos, todos los valores fueron considerados normales. Los valores de amoniaco-amonio variaron entre 0-1 ppm en los sistemas de producción de Granada y entre 0-0,5 en los sistemas de producción de El Dorado. En relación con la presencia de bacterias coliformes totales y fecales, se encontró en el 100 % de las muestras. El 58 % de los predios del municipio de El Dorado presentaron valores ≥ 48.000 ufc/100 mL de microorganismos mesófilos aerobios, mientras que en el municipio de Granada el porcentaje más alto de microorganismos mesófilos aerobios se encontró entre 100-1.000 ufc/100 mL. Todos los sistemas de producción animal presentaron en su agua de bebida contaminación por coliformes fecales, siendo un riesgo para la salud humana y animal al ser fuente de enfermedades trasmitidas por el agua.
Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Berat Badan Kurang pada Balita di Timor Leste
Authors: Kurniawan Ardhiles Wahyu , Maulina Rifzul , Fernandes Anggelina
Published: September 2022

Latar Belakang: Berat badan kurang adalah indikator status nutrisi dan kesehatan balita yang buruk di sebuah negara. Pada tahun 2013 angka kejadian Stunting di Timor Leste tergolong tinggi sekitar 50,2% dibandingkan angka rata-rata untuk wilayah Asia Timur Pasifik yaitu 11,3%. Diantara anak balita yang mengalami stunting terdapat 38% yang memiliki berat badan kurang.Tujuan:  Mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian dengan berat badan kurang balita di Timor Leste.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan studi cross-sectional berdasarkan data sekunder Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) pada 13 Provinsi di Timor Leste tahun 2016.  Sampel pada penelitian ini sejumlah 3.723 balita.Hasil: Beberapa faktor yang berhubungan dengan berat badan rendah di Timor Leste adalah pendidikan Ibu (AOR = 0,50, 95% CI: 0,34-0,74), status gizi Ibu yang gemuk (AOR = 0,47, 95% CI:0,35-0,65) dan status gizi Ibu yang normal (AOR = 0,67, 95% CI: 0,55-0,81), jumlah kelahiran anak ≥ 7 (AOR = 1,67, 95% CI: 1,15-2,41), jenis kelamin anak perempuan (AOR 0,79, 95% CI: 0,67-0,94), kondisi ekonomi keluarga sangat kaya (AOR 0,66, 95% CI: 0,46-0,96), sumber air minum tidak higenis (AOR 1,37, 95% CI: 1,09-1,74)Kesimpulan: Upaya perbaikan status gizi balita dapat melalui peningkatan pendidikan dan nutrisi Ibu, ekonomi keluarga serta perbaikan kualitas air.
Penentuan Wilayah Reseptif Malaria di Perbukitan Menoreh dengan Menggunakan Basis Data Nasional Kebijakan Satu Peta
Authors: Widartono Barandi Sapta , Suharyadi Suharyadi , Satoto Tri Baskoro Tunggul , Mujiyanto Mujiyanto
Published: September 2022

Latar Belakang: Program eliminasi di Indonesia ditargetkan pada tahun 2030, tetapi hingga saat ini masih mengalami beberapa kendala, seperti terjadinya penyebaran kasus malaria secara impor melalui migrasi. Pendekatan yang umum digunakan saat ini adalah pendekatan wilayah administrasi, sedangkan pendekatan habitat nyamuk belum banyak dilakukan.Tujuan: Membuat pemetaan daerah reseptif malaria berbasis faktor lingkungan habitat nyamuk yang berkaitan dengan wilayah endemis di Perbukitan Menoreh yang meliputi Kabupaten Purworejo, Kabupaten Magelang, dan Kabupaten Kulon Progo.Metode: Penentuan daerah reseptif malaria dilakukan dengan pendekatan habitat nyamuk menggunakan faktor lingkungan fisik dari basis data spasial nasional Kebijakan Satu Peta (KSP).Hasil: Peta daerah reseptif dapat dihasilkan dari ekstraksi KSP. Selain itu, penanganan malaria pada model spasial ini dapat menunjukkan persentase dan luas area yang benar-benar memiliki ancaman terhadap kejadian malaria.Kesimpulan: Wilayah reseptif dengan model ini dapat memberikan gambaran jangka panjang ancaman malaria, menghasilkan sebaran wilayah reseptif dengan lebih baik dan mudah diberlakukan secara nasional.
Pengaruh Jasa Layanan Ekosistem Terhadap Ketahanan Pangan
Authors: Sulastri Sri , Quarta Yani , Zairina Anisa , Khusumawardhani Niniek Dyah
Published: September 2022

Agroforestri merupakan ekosistem dominan di daerah pegunungan di Jawa Timur dan memiliki peran penting dalam mendukung konservasi lahan dan pemenuhan kebutuhan sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Agroforestri diketahui memiliki banyak jasa layanan ekosistem yang penting dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan, namun demikian kelestariannya terancam dengan adanya alih fungsi lahan, yang dapat menurunkan jasa layanannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh peran jasa layanan ekosistem yang dihasilkan agroforestri dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuisioner 100 responden yang dianalisis dengan structural equation modeling. Layanan ekosistem yang diberikan agroforestri mampu memberikan kontribusi yang nyata terhadap ketahanan pangan. Hal ini terlihat dari adanya produk agroforestri yang dapat dikonsumsi langsung oleh petani. Selain itu,   model yang terbentuk juga memperkuat bahwa jasa layanan ekosistem yang dihasilkan dari agroforestri dapat secara langsung mendukung ketahanan pangan.
Daya Dukung Wisata Alam Air Terjun Segenter Di Taman Hutan Raya Nuraksa, Kabupaten Lombok Barat
Authors: Mayaning Sari Ni Kadek , Wahyuningsih Endah , Webliana B Kornelia
Published: September 2022

Taman Hutan Raya Nuraksa merupakan satu-satunya taman hutan raya yang terdapat di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Salah satu obyek daya tarik wisata alam unggulan yang menjadi daya tarik utama di Tahura Nuraksa adalah Air Terjun Segenter. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan (1) mengetahui nilai daya dukung fisik (PCC) di kawasan wisata alam air terjun segenter, (2) mengetahui nilai daya dukung riil (RCC) di kawasan wisata alam air terjun segenter, dan (3) mengetahui nilai daya dukung efektif (ECC) di kawasan wisata alam air terjun segenter. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dan penentuan lokasi penelitian menggunakan purposive sampling dengan pertimbangan banyaknya wisatawan yang berkunjung di wisata alam Air Terjun Segenter dan belum adanya data mengenai nilai daya dukung pada wisata alam tersebut. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jumlah wisatawan air terjun segenter belum melebihi kapasitas daya dukungnya atau masih dapat dimaksimalkan. Nilai daya dukung fisik untuk kegiatan piknik yaitu 3.798 orang/hari, untuk kegiatan berenang yaitu 62 orang/hari. Nilai daya dukung riil untuk kegiatan piknik yaitu 1.740 orang/hari dan untuk kegiatan berenang yaitu 28 orang/hari. Nilai daya dukung efektif yaitu 583 orang/hari
Similarities and Differences in the Structure and Interpretation of Empowerment and Job Satisfaction between Minority and Majority Faculty Members
Authors: Lasker Jordan , McNaughtan Jon
Published: September 2022

Faculty empowerment is a more important topic today than ever before, as faculty roles have become increasingly complex. Moreover, an increase in minority faculty has presented universities with the need to understand the complex interactions between demographics and empowerment to better promote employees’ well-being. Past research has found that racial majority and minority faculty perceive their experiences as faculty differently. In this study, we used an empowerment framework and structural equation modeling to investigate similarities and differences in workplace empowerment for a sample of 720 racial majority and minority faculty members. Empowerment was largely similar for majority and minority faculty members, but the construct of self-determination had different meanings for minority faculty members, and it was more strongly related to trust in their institutions and the personal consequences of their work. Moreover, minority faculty members’ beliefs about their capabilities, the specialness of their work, and their ability to make decisions about their work were more important for efficacy, meaning, and self-determination than they were for majority faculty members.
Résumé De nos jours, l’autonomisation du corps professoral est un sujet plus important que jamais, dans un contexte où les rôles qu’il est appelé à jouer deviennent de plus en plus complexes. D’autre part, vu le nombre croissant d’enseignants issus de minorités, l’université a besoin de mieux comprendre les rapports complexes entre démographie et autonomisation afin de mieux assurer le bien-être de ses employés. Certaines études ont déjà observé que les majorités perçoivent leur vécu en milieu universitaire de manière différente que les minorités visibles. Dans l’étude actuelle, nous utilisons un cadre d’autonomisation et la modélisation d’équations structurelles afin d’enquêter sur les ressemblances et différences relatives à l’autonomisation au travail dans un échantillon de 720 universitaires de majorités et de minorités visibles. En gros, le niveau d’autonomisation est semblable pour les universitaires majoritaires et minoritaires, mais l’autodétermination a un sens différent pour les minoritaires, celle-ci étant étroitement liée à la confiance qu’ils ont dans leurs institutions et aux conséquences personnelles de leur travail. En outre, comparée à celle des majoritaires, l’attitude des universitaires minoritaires envers leurs propres capacités, le caractère unique de leur travail et leur liberté de prendre des décisions sur leur travail a un plus grand effet sur leur efficacité, le sens qu’ils prêtent à leur travail et leur autodétermination.
Keywords / Mots clés : academia, critical race theory, empowerment, faculty, structural equation modeling / milieu universitaire, théorie critique de la race, autonomisation, corps professoral, modélisation d’équations structurelles
Technologically-Treated Polyclonal Affinity-Purified Antibodies to the Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, Brain Specific S-100 Protein and Histamine in Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: Results of the Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Shulpekova Yu. O. , Maev I. V. , Grinevich V. B. , Khlynov I. B. , Shvarts Yu. G. , Ivashkin V. T.
Published: September 2022

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Kolofort® (a complex medicine containing technologically processed forms of antibodies to S-100 protein, tumor necrosis factor-α and histamine) in the management of functional dyspepsia (FD) in outpatient clinical practice.

Methods: Outpatients (N = 309) at the age of 18–45 in whom FD was diagnosed according to the Rome IV criteria were enrolled in a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial. Patients were randomized in two groups receiving Kolofort® or placebo 2 tablets tid for 8 weeks. The primary endpoint of the study was a change in the FD symptoms severity score according to the Gastrointestinal symptom score (GIS) at week 8. ITT and [PP] analysis were performed.

Results: at week 8 the reduction in GIS sum score was observed in Kolofort® group and placebo group (by 7.2 ± 3.3 [7.2 ± 3.4] and 6.3 ± 4.6 [6.2 ± 4.5], respectively, p = 0.041 [0.039]). The proportion of cases with GIS score reduction by ≥4 was 88,1 % [88.6 %] and 79.1 % [79.6 %] in Kolofort® group and placebo group, respectively (p = 0.046 [p = 0.051]). None of the patients in Kolofort® group had progression of FD symptoms or required additional therapy. There were 29 adverse events (AEs) recorded in 25 patients including 16 cases in 13 (8.6 %) patients in Kolofort® group and 13 AEs in 12 (7.6 %) patients in placebo group.

Conclusion: the clinical trial demonstrates the positive effect of Kolofort® in FD with a favorable safety profile.
Patient with Jaundice, Dyspnea and Hyperferritinemia after COVID-19
Authors: Grechishnikova V. R. , Tkachenko P. E. , Zharkova M. S. , Nekrasova T. P. , Ivashkin V. T.
Published: September 2022

The aim: to highlight the importance of considering hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in patients with jaundice of unclear origin and systemic inflammatory manifestations after coronavirus infection.

Key points. A 64-y.o. patient was admitted to the hospital with jaundice, pruritus, fatigue, weight loss. The complaints occurred 2 weeks after discharge from the hospital for treatment of patients with coronavirus infection. Laboratory tests revealed signs of hepatic insufficiency, markers of cholestasis and inflammation persisted in time. Upon instrumental examination no signs of hepatosplenomegaly, biliary tree changes, intra- and extrahepatic obstruction were found. S. aureus was identified in blood cultures, CT scan of the facial skull bones showcased the focus of infection in the area of the roots of teeth 2.4 and 2.5. Therefore, antibiotics were prescribed. Subsequently, the patient's condition was complicated by the development of two episodes of acute respiratory distress syndrome, which occurred during the withdrawal of glucocorticosteroid therapy. Liver biopsy was performed, morphological study revealed signs of “vanishing bile duct” syndrome, excessive activation of macrophages and hemosiderosis of sinusoidal cells. Identified lesions can be found in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening complication of coronavirus infection. Glucocorticosteroids therapy, transfusions of human immunoglobulin, albumin, and parenteral nutrition have led to patient's condition improvement.

Conclusion. COVID-19 provokes the development of secondary HLH 10 times more often than other respiratory viral infections. The possibility of hemophagocytic syndrome development should be considered, including cases of overlap syndrome with sepsis, in patients with unresolved jaundice, hyperferritinemia after coronavirus infection. Routinely used scales and criteria for diagnosis of HLH (H-score, HLH 2004) in such cases lacks sensitivity, therefore, careful analysis of clinical picture and exclusion of other causes of jaundice are required.
Surrogate model development for H2 separation via pressure swing adsorption: evaluation of machine learning algorithms
Authors: Freund Dominik , Atakan Burak
Published: September 2022

Within complex chemical engineering applications, subsystems or
technologies have to be pre-selected and evaluated, without being an
expert in each technology. In such cases, a surrogate model can help, if
it can be set up with easily available reliable tools and data from
publications. Here, a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) surrogate model
for hydrogen separation was developed. Therefore, 90 published data sets
were chosen for training and five different machine learning algorithms
were tested. For these data sets a random forest regression yielded the
best results when 80 % of the data was used for training and 20 % for
testing. The predicted hydrogen recovery deviated from the true value by
6.6 %. The procedure of the surrogate development and analysis is
described in this work as a transferable methodology to other scientific
questions, not limited to PSA applications.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Patients with Psoriasis in Tertiary Care; A One-year Follow-up
Authors: Lada Georgia , Chinoy Hector , Talbot Peter S. , Warren Richard  B. , Kleyn C. Elise
Published: September 2022

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Contingent allocation of the agri-food budget: comparison of farmer and non-farmer preferences
Authors: Pouta Eija , Liski Eero , Tienhaara Annika , Lankia Tuija , Niemi Jyrki
Published: September 2022

Agricultural production faces diverse and often conflicting expectations, such as considerations related to environmental protection, food security and risk management, as well as strengthening the profitability and competitiveness of domestic production. In this study, we applied the contingent allocation method to a national agricultural budget to analyse the preferences of farmers and other citizens for allocating budget funds. Survey data collected from 2014 citizens and 518 farmers were used in compositional data analysis where it is considered that each spending decision bears an opportunity cost, and the decision maker faces trade-offs across budget priorities. The allocations of farmers and non-farmers were found to differ considerably. Farmers emphasized agricultural income and the economic resilience of farms as well as the self-sufficiency in food production and soil conditions. Non-farmers emphasized environmental public goods. The allocations were used to form compositional respondent clusters. The first cluster emphasised multiple objectives for agricultural policy, whereas the second cluster was clearly production oriented and the third cluster environmentally oriented. The results highlight the differences between farmers and non-farmers challenging the planning of legitimate agricultural policy.
As Aberturas, Elogios Dramáticos e Peças de Circunstância do Pe. José Maurício Nunes Garcia: Abordagem Crítica de suas Fontes – Libretos e Manuscritos Musicais
Authors: Dias Sérgio
Published: September 2022

Desde o advento dos estudos críticos e demais trabalhos testamentários relacionados a produção mauriciana – grande parte deles produzidos pela pesquisadora Cleofe Person de Mattos (1913-2002) –, muito se tem discutido sobre o universo mais proeminente de sua lavra: as obras de cariz religioso. Entretanto, sua comparativamente diminuta produção na esfera profana nos induz a interessantes questões nas esferas circunstancial, estética e literária. Este pequeno trabalho procura estabelecer ponderações sobre esta parcela de sua obra, redimensionando os contextos a partir dos quais foi produzida; seus notáveis parceiros poéticos; suas ilações quanto a possíveis obras agregadas e sua problemática instrumental relacionada a intrincada questão das fontes, muitas delas munidas de indicações lacônicas e disponíveis em grande descontinuidade temporal.
As três dimensões do patrimônio musical: uma teoria em progresso
Authors: Castagna Paulo Augusto
Published: September 2022

Este artigo estuda o significado do conceito de patrimônio musical e suas relações com os conceitos oficiais de patrimônio histórico, artístico e cultural (materiais ou imateriais) estabelecidos na legislação brasileira, e de patrimônio documental ou arquivístico, implícito na legislação do país para os arquivos públicos e privados. Para isso, são analisados os três grandes tipos de patrimônio musical, decorrentes das três dimensões do conhecimento musical (1 - fenômeno musical; 2 - codificação notacional, gravação ou programação; 3 - documento musical físico), correspondentes às três dimensões do conhecimento (1 - ôntica; 2 - epistêmica; 3 - documental) estabelecidas por Claudio Gnoli (2012). As conclusões apontam para a artificialidade da separação do patrimônio musical em material e imaterial, e para a necessidade de ações mais integradas em relação aos seus três tipos, visando resultados mais amplos para o conhecimento, proteção e difusão desse tipo de herança.
Festa da Padroeira, Patrimonialização e Portuguesidade em Minas Gerais
Authors: Reily Suzel Ana
Published: September 2022

O presente trabalho busca apresentar de forma crítica a obra Gold, Festivals, and Music in Southeast Brazil: Sounding Portugueseness, de Barbara Alge.
¿Una dialéctica negativa levinasiana?
Authors: Balbontín Cristóbal
Published: September 2022

Levinas est traditionnellement perçu comme une voix critique à propos de la pensée de la totalité de Hegel et, ainsi, comme un philosophe qui cherche à dénoncer la négation de toute différence dans la pensée de l’identité, que ce soit dans l’unité de la vie, de l’esprit, du savoir ou du concept. Or, le paradoxe de Levinas est de critiquer Hegel tout en réinterprétant et en s’appropriant certains de ses concepts fondamentaux. Plus particulièrement, c'est le cas avec la radicalisation de la puissance du négatif. Il s’agit donc de s’interroger sur l’effort de Levinas pour développer une forme intrinsèque à la dialectique hégélienne que Hegel aurait entrevue sans développer dans sa philosophie, encore trop enracinée dans une métaphysique que Levinas tente de quitter. Ce faisant, il s’agit d’éclaircir si l’on peut même parler d’une dialectique négative lévinassienne.
Pregnancy with Tuberculosis: What’s New!
Authors:   Consultant, Department  of  Obstetrics  &  Gynaecology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India, Pandey Nalini Bala
Published: September 2022

Pregnancy with Tuberculosis (TB) can adversely affect the health of the gravida, foetus, and neonate with a spectrum of short and long-term implications. Prevention, diagnosis, and management with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach of TB in pregnancy can improve maternal and perinatal outcomes. Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) can prevent active disease progression and improve the outcome. More recently, active steps to enhance the collaborative activities between maternal health programmes and the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) have been proposed to ensure early detection and timely management of TB cases in pregnant women in India. This includes antenatal screening for tuberculosis infection and disease at every visit and universal drug sensitivity testing in positive cases. We present a review on tuberculosis in pregnancy with recent updates in its management.
Surgical Management of Large Liver Metastases from Urinary Bladder Leiomyosarcoma
Authors: Hajri Mohamed , Omrani Sahir , Zouari Skander , Baccouche Seifeddine , Ferjaoui Wael , ben Slama Sana , Saadi Ahmed , Ben slama Riadh , Talbi Ghofrane , bacha Dhouha , Mestiri Hafedh , Bayar Rached
Published: September 2022

Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor developed from the smooth muscle. It can arise in different sites especiallyin gastrointestinal tract (stomach, small bowel and colon), genitourinary tract (uterus, bladder and kidney) and the retroperitoneum (inferior vena cava) (1,2). It’s localization in the bladder is rare, representing 0.5% of all urinary bladder malignancies. There are over 210 cases reported in literature(3).Ten to 30% of the patients willpossibly develop metastases and the most common sites are lungs, liver and bone(4,5). There is no concensus on a standard treatment due to its very low incidence.

We report here a rare case of a surgical management of large liver metastases from urinary bladder leiomyosarcoma.
El plan de recuperación: claves, papel de las CC.AA y algunos retos tras su puesta en marcha
Authors: Murillo García Encarnación , García Nicolás Cristina
Published: September 2022

El Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia se presenta como una gran oportunidad, no solo para abordar las consecuencias de la pandemia, sino también para hacer frente a retos como la digitalización o el cambio climático. El objetivo de este artículo es explicar de forma sintética cuáles son las claves de este Plan para España (instrumentos de financiación, contenido, tipo de gobernanza y gestión), así como analizar, en la medida de lo posible, el papel que juegan las CC.AA dentro del mismo (co-gobernanza), actuando en el ámbito de sus competencias. Además, tras el primer año de puesta en marcha, se incorpora un avance de su grado de ejecución, y se plantean algunos retos, relacionados con su funcionamiento y evolución, para conseguir un mejor desempeño y cumplimiento de sus objetivos. Finalmente, se extraen las principales conclusiones y se reflexiona brevemente sobre las posibles implicaciones de su implementación en la cohesión territorial.
KAYNAK TÜKETİM MUHASEBESİNİN SAĞLIK İŞLETMELERİNDE UYGULANMASI
Authors: ALATAŞ Ahmet , AKTAŞ Hüseyin
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışmada, bir sağlık işletmesinde kaynak tüketim muhasebesi yönteminin uygulanabilirliğinin test edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda analiz kapsamına alınan bir sağlık işletmesinde maliyetlerin nasıl oluştuğu, maliyet kaynakları ile sabit ve değişken maliyetlerin neler olduğu, hangi faaliyetlerin maliyet için ne kadar etkili olduğu ve bunların sonucunda kullanılmayan kapasitenin var olup olmadığının tespiti incelenmiş, faaliyet tabanlı maliyet yöntemi ile kaynak tüketim muhasebesi yöntemi kullanılarak maliyet modelleri oluşturulmuştur. Daha sonra analiz sonuçları yöntemler bazında ve yöntemler arası karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenip yorumlanarak, kaynak tüketim muhasebesi yönteminde atıl kapasite ve atıl kapasite maliyetinin neden ve nerede oluştuğu belirtilmiştir. Bu yöntem ile tüketilmeyen kaynak maliyetinin hesaplanması ve amortisman hesaplamalarında yerine koyma maliyetinin kullanılması sonucu doğru ve güncel maliyete ulaşıldığı görülmüştür. Faaliyet tabanlı maliyet yönteminin eksik yanlarının önemli kısımları kaynak tüketim muhasebesi yöntemi ile tamamlanabildiği ortaya konulmuştur.
PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PERUSAKAN EKOSISTEM LAUT
Authors: Perdana Meisha Poetri , Galih Yuliana Surya , Najikha Shopiatun
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini berjudul Penegakan Hukum Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Perusakan Ekosistem Laut. Penulis memilih judul ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penjelasan bahwa setiap orang baik individu maupun korporasi yang melakukan perusakan terhadap lingkungan khususnya ekosistem laut, harus mempertanggungjawabkan perbuatannya dan siap dijatuhi sanksi pidana sesuai peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam menjawab isu hukum yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum yuridis normatif, dengan 3 (tiga) pendekatan yakni : statute approach, conceptual approach dan case approach. Sumber bahan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penulisan penelitian ini adalah bahan hukum primer dan bahan hukum sekunder. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam menyusun data dan penelitian pada penulisan skripsi ini adalah metode deduksi yaitu metode penyelidikan didasarkan pada asas-asas yang bersifat umum untuk menerangkan peristiwa yang bersifat khusus atau dari teori yang bersifat umum terhadap fakta-fakta yang bersifat konkrit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa
Educational Development Issues in Ghana in Light of Educational Policy and Planning
Authors: Donkoh Ruth , Wing-On Lee , Donkor Josephine
Published: September 2022

The persistent educational reforms and interventions in Ghana’s education system showcase the government’s ambition to make Ghana Education Service a first-class institution that guarantees the right to education for millions of Ghanaians and engenders the attainment of quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4). This article shows how the Ghanaian government has provided free senior high school education, capitation grants, free lunch, personal protective equipment for all schools as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, and a new curriculum that includes complementary education for a sustainable educational system. Yet, it is interesting to note that the Ghanaian government continuously implements educational interventions without consideration for policies and implementation strategies to sustain them. This study implements textual analysis of some reviewed literature including articles, academic papers, magazines, books, and reports. It discovered that many educational reforms face great obstacles that mar the attainment of the reforms’ objectives because educational policies in Ghana are based on the incumbent president’s manifesto, causing policymaking in Ghana to suffer compromises and negotiations at the parliamentary level. This study suggests that educational policymaking in Ghana should be left in the custody of educational philosophers who are policymakers to separate it from political relationships (the politics-administration dichotomy) because politics and administration are inherently different. Also, teachers’ and principals’ professional development should be encouraged, and educational facilities and equipment should be provided to sustain educational development in Ghana.
The Mercurial Characteristics in Kenya’s Afro-Pentecostalism: Exploring some critical Pointers
Authors: Gathogo Julius M.
Published: September 2022

In 21st century Africa, the Pentecostalism movement has demonstrated its unique characteristics in contrast to Euro-American Pentecostalism or any other form of Pentecostalism that has been witnessed on the global scene. In this article, I refer to it as Afro-Pentecostalism without any intended bias to those who may not prefer Afro as its prefix, as I consider its uniqueness as deserving of a unique recognition. In its hypothetical setting, the article resists placing Afro-Pentecostalism in either of the three traditional so-called historical categorisations of Pentecostalism (Neo-Pentecostal independent groups with prophets and apostles as their leaders; the classical Pentecostal movement that grew out of the 19th century Holiness Movement in the United States, and puts more emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit; and the charismatic movements that have been in existence since the 1960s)—despite their huge differences. As a historical treatise, this article seeks to demonstrate that Afro-Pentecostalism, largely a blending of the three categorisations and indeed the fourth categorisation, is not necessarily keen on the three categorisations and strongly builds more on the commonalities rather than on its divergences. Appealing to the African ethos of wholeness stands out as the common denominator to which this article has given more attention. The mercurial characteristics among the various strands of Afro-Pentecostalism are certainly key concerns in this presentation. The methodology in this article includes interviews with selected people who are connected to this topic, participant observation, and an extensive review of relevant literature.
Does Economic Restructuring during Covid-19 in South Africa amount to Disaster Capitalism?
Authors: Lötter Casper
Published: September 2022

I explore the ANC government’s cadre-based (BBBEE/Broad-based Black economic empowerment) narrative in restructuring the economy amidst the pandemic, as an ideological vehicle to achieve an unstated nefarious purpose. The narrative that I aim to capture through the lenses of Naomi Klein’s disaster capitalism read with Reiman’s “pyrrhic defeat theory,” is built around the fictitious idea of Black economic empowerment. Ultimately it serves as a vehicle for fraudulent personal enrichment by politicians and well-connected tenderpreneurs. This double theoretical vision is meant to augment and explain the opportunity that the Covid-pandemic provided for its exploitation as an example of disaster capitalism. I traverse the events which led to the current global pandemic as well as the way or ways in which a faction within government and its institutions has generally colluded with Big Business to profit from it. I consider the South African government’s initial response to the pandemic as well as the ways in which such a response morphed into a self-enrichment scheme under the guise of BBBEE. This remains plausible even if one concedes that this purpose was not by original design or is solely driven by a faction within the ruling party. This discussion is preceded by an overview of the VBS Mutual Bank fraud scandal, foreshadowing my demonstration of how the pandemic proffers an opportunity for the RET-group within government to transform into a criminal shadow state as a going concern. In conclusion, I draw on the Covid-19 experience to suggest lessons for the future economic management of pandemics.
Strategies to Enhance the Resilience of Nurse Managers
Authors: Boitshwarelo Thokgamo , Koen Magdalena , Rakhudu Mahlasela
Published: September 2022

Nurse managers are often exposed to workplace stressors, thus it becomes necessary to enhance their resilience which will enable them to withstand workplace adversity. The purpose of the current study was to develop strategies that can enhance the resilience of nurse managers. A purposive sample of 49 nurse managers working in the general wards of 11 public hospitals in Botswana was undertaken. The study was done in two phases. Phase 1 of the study entailed the empirical phase that followed a concurrent mixed methods research (MMR) design, which included both quantitative and qualitative components in a single study at the same time. In Phase 2, the findings from the empirical phase, as well as the theoretical data, were utilised to develop a conceptual framework and strategies to enhance the resilience of nurse managers. The Kumpfer resilience model was used to guide the development of the conceptual framework, and a logic model further assisted with the development of strategies. The study identified the following main strategies that can enhance the resilience of nurse managers, namely: leadership development; building support systems; life skills development; and resource availability. The strategies should be utilised by nurse managers and senior management to enhance the resilience of nurse managers in order to facilitate the delivery of quality nursing services and patient care.
Nurse Managers’ Views of Measures to Improve Nurse Retention at a Selected Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Pillay Zoe , Kerr Jane , Ramukumba Mokholelana
Published: September 2022

The massive global nursing shortage in health care settings increases nurses’ workloads and complicates workflow. Health care personnel employed in public hospitals generally work under appalling working conditions. As disease burdens increase, high vacancy rates and workloads increase, thereby producing chronic staff shortages. Nursing managers can commit to their role in designing and maintaining strategies for effective management of human resources for health. The purpose of the current study was to explore and determine the views of nurse managers regarding staff turnover and retention, and make recommendations to improve nurse retention. An exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling to select nurse managers at a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 18 nurse managers from the hospital. The FGDs were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis from which four themes were generated, namely: staff turnover challenges; current retention strategies; measures to improve retention; and strategies to strengthen management. The participants believed that excessive workload and the lack of human resources compromised the quality and efficiency of patient care. Retention strategies recommended included: improving benefits and rewards; increasing staff development; developing nursing support systems; maintaining adequate resources for optimal functioning; using emerging technology applications; and strengthening leadership roles. The current study revealed weak retention measures in the selected hospital and recommended new and improved retention measures to retain nurses and curtail turnover.
Sophocles’s Antigone and Osofisan’s Tegonni: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Ajidahun Clement      Olujide
Published: September 2022

This article is an intertextual study of Sophocles’s Antigone and Femi Osofisan’s Tegonni: An African Antigone. The article critically interrogates the ideological stance of both playwrights by discussing their historical backgrounds. The prevalence of and justification for intertextual studies and adaptations of classical plays by modern African playwrights are well articulated in the article. The theoretical framework of the article is based on postcolonial theory, which is essentially concerned with the influence and the consequences of colonialism on the colonised. The article notes that Sophocles’s Antigone promotes social injustice and the oppression of the poor, which is exemplified in the tragedy of Antigone who symbolises the proletariat, while Osofisan’s Tegonni presents a daring revolutionary whose duty is to fight against the oppression of the poor and champion the liberation of the downtrodden. The article notes, therefore, that the drama of Sophocles endorses the theatre of the oppressor, while Osofisan promotes the theatre of the oppressed in line with Augusto Boal’s concept of the theatre of the oppressed.
Are Cataloguers’ Skills Still Relevant? A Critical Reflection on South African Cataloguing
Authors: Sibiya Philangani , Chuma Kabelo Given
Published: September 2022

The study that directed this article aimed at finding out the requirements for cataloguers’ positions in South Africa in the twenty-first century. Cataloguing has always been at the very heart of library and information work. Arguably, as technology has become ubiquitous and libraries are becoming technology hubs, cataloguing has become increasingly important. In the study, a qualitative approach was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of the job market for cataloguers in South Africa. Qualitative content analysis was used to achieve the purpose of the study. Ten cataloguers’ job advertisements from LIASA and two national news articles, namely Sunday Times and Mail & Guardian from 2013- 2016, were reviewed for the purpose of the study. Data elements require a qualification from an accredited higher learning institution. The study revealed that traditional cataloguing standards (for instance, AACR2, LCSH and DDC) are still highly required for cataloguing jobs. However, these standards should be incorporated with ICT components. Some other advertisements require RDA instead of AACR2, further to the fact that other advertisements require knowledge of digital curation in order to arrange information on the web. Therefore, it is clear that Library and Information Science (LIS) schools should incorporate both traditional and techno-centric cataloguing skills in their teaching to ensure that candidates are ready for cataloguing practices. Based on the findings, cataloguers should be provided with on-going training to keep pace with emerging trends in the cataloguing field.
Utilisation of Electronic Resources by Undergraduate Students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Authors: Chilimo Wanyenda Leonard , Haikuti Fiina
Published: September 2022

The study that directed this article examined the use of electronic resources by undergraduate students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). A survey-based research design was employed to collect quantitative and qualitative data—the quantitative paradigm being dominant. The population for this study consisted of undergraduate students at the NUST main campus (10 248) registered for the 2016 academic year. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select students from each of the four undergraduate levels of study. A sample size of 385 students was used. A self-developed questionnaire and a structured interview guide were used as data collection instruments. Responses from 274 questionnaires and 12 face-to-face interviews provided the raw data. The study showed that subscribed electronic resources were underutilised due to a lack of awareness. Students had positive attitudes towards electronic resources for academic purposes, research projects and keeping up-to-date. While the vast majority of students were confident in using computers, they lacked the search skills necessary to make full use of electronic resources. Barriers encountered included poor ICT infrastructure and internet connectivity, as well as slow, old, and inadequate computers. The recommendations included the need for improved ICT facilities and internet connectivity, regular information needs-assessment, end-user training, and the vigorous promotion of e-resources.
Perpetuating Injustice: The Criminalisation of Youth Gangs in Mombasa, Kenya
Authors: Mkutu Agade Kennedy , Mkutu Tessa , Kajumbi Obondo
Published: September 2022

Mombasa is well known for problems with gangs. Some of them are composed of a high proportion of youths under 18 years, with some as young as 7 years old. Many use drugs, some carry out thefts, and some are known for large-scale violent robberies with the use of knives, severely injuring members of the public. In an attempt to manage the problem, the killing of perpetrators through mob justice or in police operations is commonplace. This paper contributes to our understanding of youths in gangs and interventions to tackle gang violence. We argue that not all “gangs” are involved in criminal activity. However, some gang members may be viewed as perpetrators of violent crime but also as victims of marginalisation and unfavourable environments, which constrain life choices, making violent crime a frequent path. Moreover, criminal justice approaches have failed these youths. The current inconsistent, corrupt and brutal approach by police serves to compound the problem, while external actors benefiting from youth gangs’ operations are tolerated by the state. Increased resistance is evident as youth gangs tend to increase their violence against the public in order to take “revenge” against the police. Structural violence is an important cause of the problem and is also replicated in current mitigation approaches.