bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EVOLUTION OF A. P. SAPUNOV'S AND V. K. STUKALICH'S HISTORICAL VIEWS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH IN THE EARLY 20th CENTURY)
Authors: ZABLOTSKAYA M.
Published: February 2023

The article presents the historical views of famous researchers of Vitebsk region of the second half of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century A. P. Sapunov and V. К. Stukalich, who tried to comprehend the history of the Belarusian people. The materials of this article allow enlarging the available information about their scientific and publicist activity. The author concludes that A. P. Sapunov's and V. K. Stukovich's viewpoints on the process of formation of the Belarusian history evolved from zapadnorusizm to the ideas characteristic to the Belarusian national revival.
PREPARATORY MEASURES FOR THE OPENING OF THE POLOTSK CADET CORPS: ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS
Authors: YERASHEVICH A.
Published: February 2023

This article touches on the organizational and financial aspects of the set of preparatory measures undertaken by the Russian authorities during the creation of the Polotsk Cadet Corps in 1830–1835. The reasons for the creation of a network of provincial cadet corps in Imperial Russia, the prerequisites for the opening of a cadet corps in Polotsk – a closed-type secondary military educational institution in the district center of Vitebsk province – are investigated. The process of creating a construction commission, recruiting its personnel, and raising finances is revealed. Special attention is paid to the search and selection of buildings for the accommodation of the Polotsk Cadet corps and the preparatory measures for the arrangement of cadet buildings. Quantitative indicators of the allocation of funds for the reconstruction of Paezut buildings are determined. The condition of the rebuilt cadet buildings and other additional works on the adaptation of the cult building up to 1839 are characterized. Data on the monetary settlements with contractors and information on the remuneration of commission members are provided. The mechanism of collecting funds for the foundation of the cadet corps in Polotsk is indicated, their quantitative results until 1839 are revealed. Most of the information extracted by the author from the funds of the National Historical Archive of Belarus and given in the article is used for the first time in the national historiography.
FOREST PRODUCTION IN THE CITIES OF BELARUS XII – XVII CENTURIES (ACCORDING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND WRITTEN DATA)
Authors: KALIADZINSKI L.
Published: February 2023

Based on archaeological and written sources the article considers forests crafts in the towns of Belarus in XII – XVII centuries. The forests crafts include harvesting of wood, gathering, apiculture and hunting. The hunting is not con-sidered here. The wood was harvested for house building and everyday needs of townsfolk, for fortifications and commu-nal needs of a town. In XII – XIII centuries the wood could be harvested for the individuals. In XVI – XVII centuries it could be the subject of trade. Mushrooms and berries gatherings could be activity for the townsfolk as well as for rural residents, who delivered their product to the town for exchange. The apiculture in XII – XIV centuries could take place to some extent in small towns. For the period of XV – XVI centuries it was the activity only for the rural residents, who delivered their products to the town.
OLD BELIEVER COMMUNITIES OF THE VITEBSK REGION IN 1945 – FIRST HALF OF 1950S
Authors: AUSEICHYK U.
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the history of Old Believer communities of Vitebsk region in 1945 – first half of 1950th. On the base of archive materials their state in the first post-war decade is examined. This period is characterized by heterogeneity of the state-confessional policy in the Soviet state. If right after the war the restoration of religious life is observed, then already in the late 1940-s the period of its winding down is observed. The article analyzes the recovery process of religious life in the Old Believer communities, examines the process of their official registration during this period and reveals changes in public policy in relation to the Old Believer communities of the region in the late 1940s. Special attention is paid to the policy of Soviet power in the closing of the Old Believer churches and the termination of community activities in the late 1940s – early 1950s.
Emotional responses of college students to filtered fluorescent lighting in a classroom (v3)
Authors: Yuen Hon K. , Wood Anna L. , Krentel Jane E. , Oster Robert A. , Cunningham Anthony D. , Jenkins Gavin R.
Published: February 2023

Background

Classroom lighting, usually bright fluorescent light, can significantly influence the learning environment and emotions of students.

Objective

To assess the emotional impact of classroom lighting on students during an academic year.

Methods

This study used an ABAB withdrawal research design in the following manner: in phase A, the baseline condition, classroom lighting was provided by conventional overhead white fluorescent classroom lights; in phase B, the intervention condition, the conventional overhead white fluorescent classroom lights were covered with fabric filters (thin, translucent, creamy-colored plastic sheets) that were attached to the lighting fixture frame with magnetic discs. The filters produced softer light in the classroom than the fluorescent lights. Each phase lasted for at least 2 weeks. During each phase, students rated 18 pairs of words from the Mehrabian and Russell pleasure, arousal, and dominance semantic differential scale at least four times to assess the emotional impact of the lighting conditions.

Results

For all three emotional behaviors, the mean score of the filtered fluorescent light phase was significantly greater than the mean score of the baseline unfiltered fluorescent lighting phase, indicating more positive emotional responses. Students also noted they experienced fewer headaches and found it easier to see the whiteboard at the front of the classroom when the light filters were in place.

Conclusion

The light filters exerted a positive impact on the students’ emotions. Students preferred the filtered lighting to fluorescent lighting. This study supports the installation of filters over fluorescent lights in a college classroom.
Association of size structure, diet composition, endo-parasites of Snakehead fish (Channa striata, Bloch), in Lake Mainit, Caraga Region, Philippines
Authors: Paglinawan Rosannie Joy , Paylangco Ruby , Paylangco Jesiel Cris , Along Archie , Almadin Florence Jhun
Published: February 2023

Channa striata Bloch is a type of indigenous freshwater fish abundant in Lake Mainit and it serves as a source of foods and finances of the people. This species was reported as an intermediate host of many helminth parasites. This research aimed to determine the association of endo-parasites, diet composition, and length and weight in snakehead fish C. striata Bloch in three selected municipalities along Lake Mainit, Caraga Region, Philippines. The results revealed that food items found in the stomach of the fish were mostly composed of shrimps, plant debris, fish, crab, detritus (dry & wet seasons), aquatic insects and snail (wet season). Among the seven food items, highest index of relative importance (IRI) value observed are shrimps in both wet and dry seasons. A nematode parasite was recovered in the gut of the fish samples. Out of 180 fish samples, 133 were infected with Procamallanus sp. The prevalence was higher in the dry season compared to the wet season. However, parasite intensity and diet count of C. striata Bloch. showed no significant variations between sampling sites and seasons.  On the other hand, there were no significant differences between the intensity of the parasite count to the length and weight of the fish; the association between parasite count and diet count during dry and wet seasons showed a strong positive correlation. The results indicated that C. striata Bloch is susceptible to Procamallanus sp. nematode infection because of its carnivorous diet and serves as the vector or intermediate host in freshwater. Thus, more fish samples, the host’s age, host’s sex, the study gap, infection rate of the fish organs, and assessment of the physico-chemical parameters in future studies must be used.
Of women and monsters: A case study of Philippine creature urban legends
Authors: Casibual Joseph
Published: February 2023

Folklore has always been a part of people’s lives, making it an all-encompassing body of culture which persists to exist from pre-industrial times even up to this day (Barber, 2006). Part of its persistence is the values it carries, which have shaped and helped us make sense of the world around us. By purposively selecting texts with the most read counts in a cyber archive, this paper aims to understand Philippine urban legends from a segment of texts archived and circulated online. Employing the structuralist framework by Leach (1973) and folktale category by Propp (1958), it aims to identify forms, motifs, and functions embedded in each creature discoursed in the urban tales. Results revealed that creatures are confined to the Aswang, White Lady, and Diwata tropes which are mainstream figures in Philippine urban legends. Motifs reinforced a gendered image attached to each monster which consequently led to men as victims and viewed as objects of hostilities, wherein the employment of palette was effective in evoking the intended effect in an urban horror tale. Consequently, these motifs justify the function they play, wherein each is discursive towards social and justice issues, including ecocritical concerns. It can be concluded that the internet as an archiving space is not an enemy of folklore but a critical factor in its diffusion and central propagator of our collective consciousness as Filipinos. Furthermore, it is recommended that expanding the scope of creatures and the amount of corpus to be included in the analysis will provide an array of findings that will reflect more of our rich folklore and literary traditions.
Dreams and Visions
Authors: Bradbury Paul
Published: February 2023

This article develops a narrative framework toward a methodology for my research exploring the call and practice of pioneer ministers in the Church of England. I argue for a critical realist perspective as a means of affirming and valuing spiritual experience as a locus for knowledge. Drawing on the work of Alasdair MacIntyre and NT Wright a narrative framework of “intelligibility” is developed in which to place such testimonies of experience. This framework is then shaped by a biblical pneumatology whereby the work of salvation is driven forward toward the telos of the Kingdom by the mediation of the Holy Spirit. The value of this framework is explored in light of my future research into the experiences of pioneer ministers for whom discerning the missio Dei is a key part of their call and ongoing ministry in innovative mission and ecclesial reimagination. Attention is therefore given to the implications of this for practical theology and for spiritual discernment as a part of a methodology of empirical research.
The Missio Dei as Flourishing Life
Authors: Niemandt Nelus
Published: February 2023

The idea of flourishing life has become one of the most important concepts in theological discourse, understanding human flourishing as at the heart of the Christian gospel. This literature and document-based research links the concept of flourishing life with the missio Dei and presents it as a contextually relevant theological interpretation of the missio Dei. The Church’s participation in God’s mission includes contributing towards flourishing life, and it concludes that such participation is of particular importance to ecclesiology. Missional ecclesiology is interested in everyday life and in faithful presence in everyday communities. The research follows an incarnational approach and argues for a Christian lifestyle focussed on the rhythms of everyday life in a way that appreciates the importance of the material life. It proposes attending to created life, sustained life and consummated life. The connection between flourishing life and the missio Dei underscores the important role of the Church in earthkeeping and affirms the Church’s calling to take responsibility for creation. The Church participates in sustaining life through four principles: conservancy, safeguarding, fruitfulness and Sabbath rest. In terms of consummation, the expectation of the end influences the here and now and how the church acts in everyday life.The research demonstrates that the connection between the missio Dei and flourishing life does have important implications for the Church’s public theology and the challenge to articulate a positive vision of life. It proposes a pluralistic social vision focussed on diversity, unconditional love, Jesus Christ as the light of the world, the moral equality of all human beings, and freedom of religion. The research concludes by attending to faithful presence as a way to translate the missio Dei into church praxis. Ecclesial life is located within the mutual concerns of the neighborhood. Faithful presence includes practices such as listening to the narrative of your place; enacting God’s peace in neigbourhoods; serving justice and reconciliation, allowing truth to flourish; and faithful reciprocal relationships with the created world.
Towards the Acceptance of Diversity
Authors: Müller Sabrina
Published: February 2023

During the past fifteen years, the self-understanding of the Church of England, a traditional state church with its parish structure has changed. The mother church of the Anglican World Communion claims since 2004 to be a mixed economy church; one that supports and recognises innovative ecclesial spaces (fresh expressions of Church) as church, as well as parish churches. It is the goal to have an innovative diversity of churches in a pluralistic society. At the same time these churches should be recognisable and contextual. It is the concept of the mixed economy that manages a fair cooperation between parochial and fresh expressions of Church. In the meantime, the concept of mixed economy is not only received in the UK, but rather in different national and free churches in continental Europe. As of late the concept is taken up by the CPCE (Community of Protestant Churches in Europe).
Spinal Dexamethasone Effect on Cognitive Disorders After Hip Surgery
Authors: Sakic Livija , Tonkovic Dinko , Hrgovic Zlatko , Klasan Antonio
Published: February 2023

Background: Proximal femoral fractures (PrFF) are one of the most common causes of emergency admission in the elderly population. The majority of patients have pre-existing conditions that get worsened by unplanned surgery. Objective: Purpose of this article was to evaluate if a is single shot of dexamethasone with levobupivacaine administered intrathecally reduces postoperative pain and cognitive complications in patients with proximal femoral fractures. Methods: The study was performed at a level II trauma center which is a part of a teaching hospital with a catchment population of around 300,000 patients, the first author’s affiliation. Around 500 PrFF are performed yearly in the center. All participants gave oral and written informed consent before randomization. Results: In total, 60 patients with a PrFF, ASA status 2 or 3 were randomized into two groups for spinal anaesthesia as DLSA study group (received 8 mg of dexamethasone and 12.5 mg of 0.5 % levobupivacaine) or LSA control group (received 12.5 mg of 0,5 % levobupivacaine). Postoperative cognitive disturbance was evaluated using simplified Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) scale, pain intensity was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and blood samples for defining cortisol concentrations were taken before and after the surgical procedure. The primary outcomes were effects of intrathecal dexamethasone on plasma cortisol affecting cognitive disturbances. Secondary outcomes included pain scores and length of hospital stay. The DLSA group demonstrated a reduced incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), p=0.043, longer analgesia duration, p<0.001, decreased cortisol levels and shorter hospitalization p=0.045. Intrathecal dexamethasone was the only significant predictor of postoperative delirium, OR 7.76, p=0.019. Conclusion: Single shot intrathecal administration of dexamethasone with levobupivacaine used in anaesthesia for proximal femoral fractures reduces the stress response by decreasing plasma cortisol concentrations prolonging analgesia. Complications such as delirium and POCD occurred with significantly lower frequency allowing better postoperative rehabilitation and shortening the hospitalization.
Effect of Moderate Intensity Continuous Training and Slow Type Interval Training to Gene Expression of TGF-β in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Model Wistar Rats
Authors: Syahputra Muhammad , Lindarto Dharma , Ramayani Oke , Machrina Yetty , Purba Ambrosius , Putra Imam , Nasution Iqbal , Harahap Juliandi
Published: February 2023

Background: Physical exercise is a process of increasing contraction of skeletal muscles involving several organ systems to increase energy formation and it is one of the pillars for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (TDM2). T2DM affects the expression of the TGF-β gene. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of moderate intensity continuous training and slow interval training in expression of TGF-β gene in wistar rats T2DM model. Methods: A moderate intensity continuous training physical activity given to the diabetic rat group in the form of running on a treadmill with a running speed of 20 m/min for 30 minutes while the slow type interval training physical activity given to the diabetic rat group was in the form of running on a treadmill with a running speed of 20 m/minute for 10 repetition sessions, with a duration of 2 minutes per session with interspersed active breaks for 1 minute. TGF-β gene expression was measured using real-time methods. Results: The results in the continuous group, TGF-β significant decreased p < 0.05. In the interval group, TGF- β insignificant decreased p > 0.05. Moderate intensity continuous training was insignificantly better at decreasing the expression of the TGF-β genes. Conclusion: This research concluded that there is an effect of moderate intensity continuous training and slow interval training on the expression of TGF-β genes in wistar rats T2DM.
Self-Esteem and Determinants of Depression among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Altaweel Fatima , Kamel Neama , Alqahtani Friyal
Published: February 2023

Background: Due to the extensive workload and clinical demands of nursing education, undergraduate nursing students are particularly prone to depression. Objective: to assess the level of depression and its sociodemographic and academic determinants among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional analysis of 258 nursing students recruited from a college of nursing at Saudi university. The data collection instruments used were a Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. An analysis of variance and a regression analysis were conducted to examine the effects of self-esteem and sociodemographic and academic factors on the depression level. Results: The majority of students (64.0%) had a normal level of self-esteem but (31%) had moderate depression levels. Nursing students who were less than 23 years old were more likely to suffer from depression, and those who did not prefer nursing as a profession and believed that learning courses and study schedules were rigid were significantly more depressed than those who did not. Depressive symptom was predicted by stress during study time (В = .308, p = .000), preferred nursing as profession (В = -.171, p = .004), Grade Point Average (В = -.168, p = .005), and gender (В = .124, p = .035). Conclusion: In general, nursing students had a moderate level of depression. The factors identified in this study need to be evaluated further in order to assist in the early detection and control of depression in this significant population and reduce the negative consequences associated with the condition.
The Prevalence of CHEK1 and CHEK2 Mutations in Prostate Cancer: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Alorjani Mohammed , Aburub Manar , Trad Bahaa , Hamad Mohammad , AbuAlarja Manal , Bashir Samir , Batayneh Khalid , Zoubi Mazhar
Published: February 2023

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common types of cancer among men. Mutations and accumulation of chromosomal deviations are correlated with the development and aggressiveness of PCa. Cell cycle checkpoint pathways and DNA repair mechanisms are reported to deviate in cancers. Mammalian checkpoint kinase 1/2 (CHEK1/CHEK2) genes act as key signal transducers inside the genomic integrity checkpoints. CHEK1 and CHEK2 gene mutations were reported in a few different types of cancers. In PCa, CHEK2 mutations were studied, but CHEK1 gene variations were not well investigated. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of variations in the CHEK1 and CHEK2 genes in PCa in the Jordanian population. Methods: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded PCa specimens of radical prostatectomy surgical procedures from 74 Jordanian patients were subjected to DNA extraction, polymerase chain reactions and Sanger sequencing to screen the mutations in selected exons of CHEK1 and CHEK2 tumor suppressor genes. Results: The presence of F281L (T/C) (1.4%) homologous missense point mutation in the kinase domain of the CHEK2 gene and P188P (1.4%) silent point mutation in the kinase domain of the CHEK1 gene. In addition, the 1100delC mutation was not detected in the studied PCa specimens. Conclusion: In line with previous reports, the presence of CHEK2 mutation with a frequency of 1.4% supported the possible role of genetic variants of this gene in the development of PCa. No 1100delC mutation was detected in this study. No association was found in this study between CHEK1 mutations and the development of PCa. Further studies are needed with larger cohorts along with a screening of more exons in order to shed more light on the frequency of CHEK2 gene mutations and their role in the development of PCa in Jordan.
Drug utilization pattern among patients of chronic renal failure on maintenance hemodialysis in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: N Sarath , Lella Meenakshi , Gujjarlamudi Hima , Kambari Chandrakala , Kurli Sankar
Published: February 2023

Background: In India, end-stage renal disease incidence is 100 patients/million population/year, which means every year for a population of 1 billion almost more than 100,000 new patients will occur. Nowadays, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is augmenting due to the advancement of age, polypharmacy, and drug interactions. Drug utilization studies determine the rational prescription of drugs.

Aim and Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the drug utilization pattern among CKD patients who were on maintenance hemodialysis and to identify the comorbidities among them.

Materials and Methods: After obtaining approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee a prospective, observational study was conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, from January to June 2022. The details of demographic, biochemical, clinical data, and drugs prescribed in CKD patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis were recorded in a structured case report form. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics were used.

Results: Among 100 patients evaluated, males and females were 72 and 28, respectively. Their mean ages were 47.55 ± 11.49 years and 39.82 ± 13.56 years, respectively. The majority of the patients received hematinics followed by multivitamins, anti-hypertensives, drugs used in gastrointestinal disorders, antioxidants, respiratory drugs, CNS drugs, diuretics, and antibiotics. The most common comorbidity was hypertension followed by diabetes, epilepsy, tuberculosis, and HIV. Among the prescribed drugs, 74% were from the Indian national list of essential medicine and only 3% were by generic name. About 74% of patients received five or more drugs.

Conclusion: This study describes the pattern of drug utilization in CKD patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. As polypharmacy is more prevalent, among them elements such as adverse drug reactions and adherence to therapy must be investigated further to minimize drug interactions and to improve patient quality life.
Role of laparoscopy in hysterosalpingography diagnosed fallopian tube blockage in infertile females
Authors: Sharma Shivanshi , Sharma Akshita , Gupta Monika , Goel Vrinda , Minhas Santosh
Published: February 2023

Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is routinely used as cost-effective method for the diagnosis of blockage in fallopian tube in infertile females. Laparoscopy involves a surgical procedure use to confirm the findings of HSG as well as has the therapeutic potential to remove the fallopian tube blockage.

Aims and Objectives: The present study was aim towards analyzing the role of laparoscopy in HSG diagnosed fallopian tube blockage in infertile females.

Materials and Methods: Total 48 infertile female who were diagnosed with the unilateral or bilateral fallopian tube blockage on HSG and planned for the laparoscopy was recruited in the study. Outcomes of the laparoscopy were analyzed.

Results: Among total 48 patients, 26 patients (54%) presented with the bilateral blockage and remaining 22 patients (46%) presented with the unilateral blockage. Laparoscopy had a positive response in 20 (40%) patients with bilateral tubal block and 12 (26.7%) patients with unilateral block whereas the blockage remained in 16 (33.3%) cases. HSG was found to be false positive in two of cases.

Conclusions: The present study revealed that the laparoscopy has great therapeutic potential in removal of fallopian tube blockage and is therefore affording patients should be advised to undergo laparoscopy. HSG due to low cost and short duration is more justifiable as a first line procedure. Therefore, is it recommended that the patients diagnosed with blockage in fallopian tube on HSG should be counseled for the laparoscopy. However, additional advantages of laparoscopy in diagnosing pelvic pathology should not be overlooked, thus benefits of laparoscopy cannot be replaced as of now.
Molecular prevalence and genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii in free range chicken in Northeastern Libya
Authors: Awad Hana , Sardjono Teguh , Fitri Loeki , am Aulanni , Sharif Monier
Published: February 2023

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is one of the zoonotic protozoa parasites. It can prevalently infect humans and warm-blooded animals, causing human health problems and substantial economic losses to the livestock industry worldwide. Chicken is one of the potential sources of toxoplasmosis, but there is no report of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and their genotypes in free-range chickens in Libya.
Aim: The current study aims to conduct a survey of molecular prevalence and identify the Toxoplasma gondii genotype in free-range chickens and its association with the risk factors of age, gender, and region in Northeastern Libya.
Methods: This study was conducted by examining a total of 315 free-range chicken organs (brain and heart) derived from three administrative districts in Northeastern Libya. The molecular prevalence was determined by PCR technique using B1 gene amplification and the Toxoplasma gondii genotype was determined by nested PCR-RFLP of GRA6 gene amplicon with restriction enzymes (MseI).
Results: The overall molecular prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in free-range chicken in all three districts was 9.5% (30/315), and the highest (15.4%) was in the Al-Marj district (p =0.01; ?2 =9.238). The highest prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii by age was in chickens aged more than two years (p = 0.001; ?2 = 15.530). The difference in Toxoplasma gondii prevalence in male and female chickens was not significant (p = 0.372; ?2 = 0.798). The predominant genotype I (93.3%) had identified at position 544 bp and 194 bp at the GRA6 marker, and only two positives were from genotype II (6.7%) at 700 bp and 100 bp fragment.
Conclusion: The molecular prevalence of toxoplasmosis in free-range chicken in three districts in Northeastern Libya was 9.5%, and the highest rate was shown in the Al Marj district. Chicken by age more than two years had more risk to transmit toxoplasmosis in human. There was no different infection risk by consuming male or female free-range chicken. It is the first report to determine the predominant genotype, which was genotype I.
Retrospective study of 613 canine cytologically normal bone marrows associated to altered hemograms: Description, possible interpretation and review of the principal physiological hematopoietic mechanisms
Authors: Turinelli Vanessa , Rossi Giacomo , Gavazza Alessandra
Published: February 2023

Background: In clinical routine, it can happen that to an abnormal hemogram corresponds an unexpected cytological normal bone marrow examination that can be difficult to interpret and to menage.
Aim: This cytologically retrospective study wants to evaluate a consistent number of qualitative and quantitative normal bone marrow exams according to the hematological and clinical-pathological data to judge if this normality is by itself a pathologic state.
Methods: Six hundred and thirteen bone marrow samples were examined. The bone marrow cytological examinations were performed using morphological and numerical criteria together with a complete hemogram, after the identification of clinical or hematological alterations such as multiple lymph nodes enlarged, positive leishmania serological result, staging of neoplasia, cytopenia, increased number of cells or suspicion of malignant blood disorders.
Results: Of the 613 bone marrow samples evaluated, 85 (14%) were classified as normal or without cytological abnormalities; however only 28 (33%) of those cases has a normal hemogram associated, whereas 55 (65%) has one or more cytopenia and 2 (2%) has increased blood cells count.
Conclusion: From this study emerge that cytological bone marrow examinations without any morphological or numerical abnormalities are often associated with altered hematological exams and for this reason they should not be considered normal and should lead to other deepened investigations.
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Air Pollution
Authors: Ashraf M. Usman , Farwa Akram  , Sardar Usman
Published: February 2023

The modern and motorized way of life has cultured air pollution.  Air pollution has become the biggest rival of robust living. This situation is becoming more lethal in developing countries and so in Pakistan.  Hence, this inquiry was carried out to propose an architecture design that could make real-time prediction of air pollution with another purpose of scanning the frequently adopted algorithm in past investigations. In addition, it was also intended to narrate the toxic effects of air pollution on human health. So, this research was carried out on a large dataset of Seoul as an adequate dataset of Pakistan was not attainable. The dataset consisted of three years (2017-2019) including 647,512 instances and 11 attributes. The four distinctive algorithms termed Random Forest, Linear Regression, Decision Tree and XGBoosting were employed. It was inferred that XGB is more promising and feasible in predicting concentration level of NO2, O3, SO2, PM10, PM2.5 and CO with the lowest RMSE and MAE values of 0.0111, 0.0262, 0.0168, 49.64, 41.68 and 0.1856 and 0.0067, 0.0096, 0.0017, 12.28, 7.63 and 0.0982 respectively. Furthermore, it was found out as well that the Random Forest was preferred mostly in the previous studies related to air pollution prophecy while many probes supported that air pollution is very detrimental to human health especially long-lasting exposure causes lung cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
IMPACTOS NA GESTÃO DA INOVAÇÃO EM UMA PEQUENA EMPRESA BENEFICIADA VIA SUBVENÇÃO ECONÔMICA
Authors: De Oliveira Rafael Dantas , Nogueira Ricardo Jorge da Cunha Costa
Published: February 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar como a gestão da inovação de uma empresa de pequeno porte de quanto é impactada após a participação da mesma em projeto de subvenção econômica não reembolsável. Foi entrevistado empresário proprietário da empresa, por meio de um roteiro padrão com perguntas abertas definindo, assim, a metodologia do trabalho de natureza exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa, o método de análise é a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados mostraram a relevância e principais aspectos da participação da empresa nos projetos e de como ocorre à confluência com suas atividades ligadas à inovação cotidianas. Os principais resultados foram na estratégia da empresa onde a mesma teve projeto aprovado em ampliação à área de atuação e clientela atual, no que tange a estrutura organizacional não houveram alterações no corpo de colaboradores e nos processos cotidianos; As práticas e processos do projeto ocorrem em paralelo as atividades rotineiras da empresa; quanto a comercialização de produtos não consolidou-se, até o momento, em que produtos novos ainda estão em desenvolvimento, tendo participação indireta dos consumidores finais neste processo; a cultura da inovação dentro da organização estudada não possui grande influência em suas atividades, onde o conhecimento não costuma ser compartilhado através de métodos padronizados; as relações externas da empresa foram diversificadas a partir do momento que a empresa participou de vários projetos ampliando-se parceria com organizações proponentes de editais e fornecedores.
Nghiên cứu ảnh hưởng của xỉ phốt pho đến tính chất của xi măng
Authors: Thiên Phạm Hữu , Đoàn Nguyễn Văn
Published: February 2023

Bài báo này trình bày các kết quả nghiên cứu về tính chất hỗn hợp và cơ lý của xi măng sử dụng xỉ phốt pho. Công trình đã thực hiện nghiên cứu đánh giá trên loại xỉ phốt pho dạng hạt, đã được gia công nghiền mịn đến độ mịn >3500g/cm3. Các  tính chất của xi măng được đánh giá thông qua các tiêu chuẩn TCVN hiện hành, trong đó chú trọng đến một số chỉ tiêu đánh giá về thời gian đông kết và cường độ của xi măng. Ngoài ra, xi măng sử dụng xỉ phốt pho còn được đánh giá thông qua một số chỉ tiêu khác như lượng nước tiêu chuẩn, tỷ lệ độ chảy, xác định sự thay đổi chiều dài thanh vữa trong dung dịch sulfat. Các nghiên cứu chỉ ra rằng, xi măng sử dụng xỉ phốt pho có chất lượng tương đối tốt gần như tương đồng với xi măng sử dụng xỉ lò cao, đáp ứng được yêu cầu kỹ thuật để đưa vào ứng dụng thực tế.
Promoting students’ multiliteracy, multimodal, and global citizenship skills in the second language classroom through designing a digital city tour on izi.TRAVEL
Authors: Fazzi Fabiana
Published: February 2023

There is now wide recognition that for language students to be able to communicate in today’s globalised world, they need to be engaged in a variety of multiliteracy and multimodal practices that transform them in creators of meaning. Digital storytelling is one of such practices. It combines the power of narration with that of technology and allows students to expand their language and digital literacy skills while also helping them develop their own voices. In our study, two groups of elementary and intermediate university students of Italian as a second language were involved in a two-part project aimed at the composition of a digital story on the city of Venice. In the first part, students participated in both classroom and museum activities, which encouraged them to practice their skills in Italian as well as to learn about the Venetian cultural heritage. In the second part, students were guided to craft their own digital tours of the city of Venice using the izi.TRAVEL platform. The multimodal analysis of the two tours shows that creating digital stories based on students’ understanding and interpretation of cultural heritage promoted both their narration and mediation skills in the second language and their role as global citizens.
Penguatan Belajar Dasar melalui Gebyar Aman Calistung Selama KKNT-PPM Terhadap Murid SD Kecamatan Nangaroro Kabupaten Nagekeo
Authors: Dale Oswaldus Febriano Wawo , Sia Gisella Helga Ngewi , Dewa Maria Elisabeth Rhebi , Mega Krisrina Azi , Mete Yuliana , Suku Maria , Nana Guideo Paskalis , Yano Vebronius , Jawan Viktorius Riki , Hadon Helena Listiorini , Jogo Maurits Apaulo , Pili Yohanes Kristanto. , Pala Novania Deo Pete , Koryaru Marselina , Blikon Vinsennsia Katarina Nogo , Sanita Rosalistriana , Tukan Gerardus Diri
Published: February 2023

Mahasiswa UNWIRA Kupang peserta KKNT-PPM di Desa Tonggo Kecamatan Nangaroro melakukan penguatan belajar bagi murid SD kelas 1, 2 dan kelas 3. Metode kegiatan yakni permainan dan lomba. Pendampingan belajar dalam suasana bermain setiap sore di luar jam sekolah. Upaya pendampingan belajar diukur melalui lomba gebyar Aman Calistung. Peserta adalah murid kelas 1, 2 dan kelas 3 masing-masing sebanyak 16, 14 dan 13 orang, dari SDN Aegela, SDK Nangaroro, SD Inpres Madambake, dan SD Inpres Tongatey. Hasil kegiatan; semua murid peserta gebyar dapat menjalankan kegiatan dengan baik sampai selesai sesuai kategori. Orang tua dan para guru menyatakan senang dan puas dengan cara pembelajaran yang dilakukan, sebab dapat meningkatkan kemampuan belajar anak, menjadikan anak-anak mandiri dan berani tampil.
Emperor Tang Taizong on the Founders of the Jin Dynasty
Authors: Popova Irina F.
Published: February 2023

The subject of state governance always occupied an important place in traditional Chinese ideology. It is noteworthy that there were periods when it was becoming a matter of even greater importance and urgency due to the monarchs personal interest in justifying their own legitimacy as convincingly as possible. This happened in the reign of the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Taizong (627649) (Li Shi-min, 599649), who entered the history of China as one of the greatest rulers of the Celestial Empire. Taizong came to power as a result of a political upheaval and felt for a long time that his ascent to power was somewhat incomplete as regards its ritual aspect. To substantiate his right to rule, he turned to historical examplesin particular, to the assessment of the role of the founding emperors of the Jin dynasty (265420), which united China for a short while after its division during the Three Kingdoms (220289).
L’oubli des Russes: An (Almost) Forgotten Chapter in the History of 19th-Century Orientalism
Authors: Kapstein Matthew Т.
Published: February 2023

The celebrated Russian academician Vasily P. Vasilyevs (18181900) pioneering study of the history of Buddhist thought, Buddhism, Its Dogmas, History and Literature (St. Petersburg: Akademii Nauk, 1857), became well-known to Еuropean learned circles thanks to its excellent 1860 German translation by the Indologist Theodor Benfey (18091881). It was in this form that Vasilyevs work remained, for more than a century, one of the main Western sources of knowledge of Buddhist philosophy as it had been transmitted in Tibet. Largely forgotten, however, was the flawed French translation by G.A. La Comme (Paris 1865) and the controversy that it aroused. Dedicated to the contemporary French philosopher Roger-Pol Droit to honor his contributions to the history of the Еuropean study of Indian and Buddhist philosophy, the present article retraces that controversy and its implications for our understanding of the reception of Vasilyevs masterwork.
Loss and Damage of Can tho Agriculture in Vietnam
Due to Climate Change
Authors: Nguyen Minh Thu
Published: February 2023

This research used Agromeshell model combines with spatial distribution and
analysis in GIS to estimate loss and damage in Can Tho agriculture, which is represented
by rice productivity and cultivating land. The result indicated that Thoi Lai county has the
highest loss/damage risking, gains 1448.16 billion VND in 2030 year and 1975.62 billion
VND in 2050 year. Binh Thuy has the lowest loss/damage risking with 15.39 billion VND
in 2050 and Vinh Thanh has the least loss/damage value in 2030 year with 9.01 billion
VND by rising sea level. Thoi Lai has the highest loss/damage risking in 2050 year with
25.81 billion VND; Vinh Thanh county has the highest loss/damage risking in 2030 year
with 18.35 billion VND by precipitation. Co Do County has the highest loss/damage risking
in 2030 and 2050 year with 57.82 billion VND and 314.32 billion VND by temperature.
Ninh Kieu county has the least loss/damage value in 2030 and 2050 year by affecting of
precipitation as well as temperature in climate change. Therefore, this article revealed
estimation of loss and damage risking in applying amalgamation of agromeshell model
and GIS.
Seguimiento de los pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica en Atención Primaria durante la pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: Gefaell Larrondo Ileana , Guisado-Clavero Marina , Pérez Álvarez Marta , Ramos del Río Lourdes , Castelo Jurado Marta , Ares Blanco Sara
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: describir el seguimiento de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular modificables (FRCM) de los pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica (CI) en un centro de salud durante el primer año la pandemia por COVID-19.

Material y métodos: estudio observacional ambispectivo de un centro de salud de Madrid.

Participantes: pacientes diagnosticados de CI antes de 2020, > 45 años (n: 257).

Seguimiento: del 13/03/2020 al 13/03/2021.

Variables: sociodemográficas, comorbilidades, análisis de sangre (AS), colesterol asociado a lipoproteínas de baja densidad (c-LDL), exploración física (tensión arterial [TA] e índice de masa corporal [IMC]), eventos cardiovasculares (ECV) y fallecimiento en el seguimiento.

Se realizó en tres períodos: situación basal: registro previo al inicio de la pandemia; primer período: del 13/03/2020 al 13/09/2020; segundo período: del 14/09/2020 al 13/03/2021. Datos obtenidos de la historia clínica electrónica. Análisis: STATA16.

Resultados: se hizo el seguimiento de 257 pacientes (edad: 73,14 ± 0,7; 67,3% hombres) diagnosticados de CI hace 7 años (rango intercuartílico [RIC]: 4-14). AS (al 65,6% de los pacientes se les hizo análisis en el primer período versus al 20,6% en el segundo período del estudio), TA (57,5% versus 18,6%) e IMC (29,5% versus 7,7%). Mejoraron el c-LDL hasta 2,2 mg/dL, y el IMC, 0,6 kg/m2. Empeoró la TA sistólica hasta 6,3 mmHg y la diastólica 2,5 mmHg. Un 7,7% sufrió un ECV en el primer período y un 5,8% en el segundo. Fallecieron 9 pacientes durante el seguimiento.

Conclusión: casi dos tercios de los pacientes con CI habían realizado seguimiento de LDL y TA en los 6 primeros meses tras el inicio de la pandemia. El número de seguimientos caía a 1/3 al año. El IMC fue la variable menos evaluada

Palabras clave: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, isquemia miocárdica, factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca, cuidados posteriores.
Atención Primaria y personas mayores en las residencias: propuestas de mejora tras la experiencia durante la pandemia
Authors: Regato Pajares Pilar , Villacañas Novillo Emilia , López Higuera María Jesús , Acosta Benito Miguel Ángel
Published: February 2023

Con este artículo hemos querido acercarnos a la visión que desde la Atención Primaria (AP) tenemos sobre lo que ha supuesto la pandemia de la COVID-19 en la población mayor y particularmente en las personas ancianas que viven en residencias. La situación previa de los centros residenciales ha influido durante la pandemia en un elevado número de fallecimientos, aislamiento social y problemas de salud derivados. Las personas de estos centros son generalmente más vulnerables, frágiles, dependientes y longevas, pero estos condicionantes no justifican el nivel de contagios y mortalidad por sí mismos.

En los momentos de mayor dureza de la crisis sanitaria, se activaron una serie de respuestas sociales y sanitarias variadas y diversas en cada comunidad autónoma. Algunas de estas tuvieron carácter urgente y terminaron por originar diferentes estrategias y/o nuevos modelos de atención y gestión de las residencias. En algunos casos, estos cambios se siguen manteniendo.

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar algunas de las principales medidas que se llevaron a cabo, los cambios que se implementaron, los puntos en común, el consenso en la toma de decisiones, la evidencia sobre la que se basaron, los aspectos éticos y legales que inspiraron estas estrategias y los resultados en salud obtenidos. Atendiendo a lo comentado, el grupo hace una serie de propuestas de mejora de cara al futuro.
Documento de consenso para la determinación e informe del perfil lipídico en laboratorios clínicos españoles
Authors: Arrobas Teresa , Guijarro Carlos , Campuzano Raquel , Rodríguez Piñero Manuel , Valderrama Marcos José Francisco , Botana López Antonio M. , Morais López Ana , García Donaire José Antonio , Obaya Juan Carlos , Castilla Guerra Luis , Pallarés Carratalà Vicente , Egocheaga Cabello Isabel , Salgueira Lazo Mercedes , Castellanos Rodrigo María Mar , Mostaza Prieto José María , Gómez Doblas Juan José , Buño Soto Antonio
Published: February 2023

Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) siguen siendo la principal causa de muerte en nuestro país. El control adecuado de las alteraciones del metabolismo lipídico es un reto clave en prevención cardiovascular que está lejos de alcanzarse en la práctica clínica real. Existe una gran heterogeneidad en los informes del metabolismo lipídico de los laboratorios clínicos españoles, lo que puede contribuir al mal control del mismo. Por ello, un grupo de trabajo de las principales sociedades científicas implicadas en la atención de los pacientes de riesgo vascular, hemos elaborado este documento con una propuesta básica de consenso sobre la determinación del perfil lipídico básico en prevención cardiovascular, recomendaciones para su realización y unificación de criterios para incorporar los objetivos de control lipídico adecuados al riesgo vascular de los pacientes en los informes de laboratorio.

Palabras clave: consenso, panel de lípidos, enfermedades cardiovasculares, bioquímica, colesterol, lípidos, triglicéridos, lipoproteína (a).
Equidad en prevención
Authors: Justo Gil Soledad , Pola Ferrández Elena , Gil Tarragato Sara , Gil Luciano Ana , Cubillo Llanes Jara , Ravelo Mireles Roberto
Published: February 2023

Alcanzar la equidad en salud es un objetivo de justicia social que contribuye al desarrollo de sociedades más prósperas. Las desigualdades sociales en salud están presentes en todos los países y ámbitos, y en toda la población. Su abordaje requiere de la acción conjunta de distintos sectores, además del sector salud, así como de la participación de la población. Siendo también fundamental prestar especial atención a las actuaciones sobre el contexto y determinantes sociales de la salud para garantizar la equidad en salud.

El abordaje de las desigualdades sociales en salud en la atención sanitaria, así como en las guías de práctica clínica, requiere que los y las profesionales reconozcan e interioricen el problema de la inequidad pudiendo identificar en sus pacientes las situaciones y características, personales y sociales, que pueden condicionarla. Es necesario también que se les reconozca como sujetos de derecho, tratándolos con respeto y aceptación de la diversidad y facilitando la información con confianza y empatía. A nivel profesional se necesita identificar y reconocer lagunas en el conocimiento para formarse y actualizar, y a nivel organizativo se deben realizar los cambios organizativos necesarios y poner a disposición de los equipos profesionales recursos e instrumentos tecnológicos apropiados para una observación y vigilancia rutinarios de la equidad, con indicadores relevantes y comparables a lo largo del tiempo, para poder conocer y mejorar sus actuaciones.

Palabras clave: equidad, prevención, promoción de la salud.