bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laser photobiomodulation for chemical stomatitis in intensive care patient: Case report
Authors:   Department of Oral Medicine, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil, Almeida Lara , Gominho Luciana ,   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, Brazil, Cabral Fernando ,   Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil,   Department of Pediatrics, Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil, Melo Antônio ,   Department of Oral Medicine, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil, Santos Lúcia ,   Department of Oral Medicine, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil, Romeiro Kaline ,   Department of Oral Medicine, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil,   Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil,   Departament of Restorative Dentistry, Centro Universitário UNIFACOL, Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brazil
Published: April 2024

Chemical stomatitis is a type of traumatic injury caused by contact of chemical substances and drugs with oral tissues, resulting in clinically significant damage. This case reports a 14-year-old male patient with chronic kidney disease on renal replacement therapy (peritoneal dialysis) and using calcium carbonate via oral capsules for treatment. Due to peritoneal dialysis complications, the patient developed bacterial peritonitis, requiring intensive care unit admission and alteration of his dialysis therapy mode to hemodialysis. During the hospitalization period, significant oral lesions developed due to inadequate calcium carbonate administration, interfering with the evolution of the patient’s general health and requiring the assistance of a dental team for diagnosis and treatment. The patient was diagnosed with chemical stomatitis. During the clinical examination, ulcerated, bleeding lesions were observed on the lip, jugal mucous membranes, hard palate, and soft palate. Laser photobiomodulation was used as a treatment associated with a topical corticosteroid. Each region received ten 1 J/point, and 60 J of energy were delivered per day/session. In total, 480 J of energy were delivered with a total irradiation time of 4800 s. The patient reported considerable improvement in pain symptoms after the first laser-photobiomodulation session. After 8 sessions, the patient had improved, and laser photobiomodulation proved effective for treating oral lesions.
Fatores associados à qualidade de vida em jovens portugueses de 18 anos
Authors:   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Lisboa, Portugal, Costa Joana , Bernardo Mário ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisboa, Portugal, Mendes Sónia ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisboa, Portugal
Published: April 2024

Objetivos: O presente trabalho pretendeu estudar a associação de aspetos relacionados com a qualidade de vida a características sociodemográficas, comportamentos de saúde oral e estado de saúde oral dos jovens de 18 anos da Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, utilizando dados previamente recolhidos no III Estudo Nacional de Prevalência das Doenças Orais (ENPDO). Métodos: A amostra do III ENPDO foi constituída por 157 indivíduos com 18 anos, residentes na região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. O III ENPDO recolheu dados através de um questionário e de uma observação intraoral. O questionário recolheu informação sobre a qualidade de vida, dados sociodemográficos e comportamentos de saúde oral. A observação intraoral incluiu o registo de cárie dentária (ICDAS II) e hemorragia gengival (IPC modificado). A análise estatística utilizou os testes de Mann-Whitney e de Kruskal-Wallis (α=0,05). Resultados: De um modo geral, os indivíduos do sexo feminino, com um nível de escolaridade mais baixo, que nunca visitaram um profissional de saúde oral e com presença de cárie ou de hemorragia gengival apresentaram piores resultados (p<0,05). A presença de cárie foi o fator mais frequentemente associado a uma pior qualidade de vida, encontrando- se em 4 das 8 questões consideradas. Conclusões: Foram identificados alguns fatores relacionados com uma pior qualidade de vida. A consideração destes fatores é importante para um reforço das medidas preventivas, particularmente das relacionadas com a melhoria dos comportamentos de saúde oral e com o tratamento precoce das doenças orais.
In-vitro antibacterial activity of propolis extract against periodontopathogenic bacteria: a systematic review
Authors:   Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife-PE, Brazil, Melo Jéssica , Soares Diego ,   Department of Dentistry, Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, Recife-PE, Brazil, Santos Saulo ,   Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife-PE, Brazil
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to gather studies that use propolis extract to control antimicrobial activity and evaluate its activity in vitro against major periodontopathogens. Methods: A search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scielo, Lilacs, Science Direct, Cochrane, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and gray literature (Google Scholar and OpenGrey) databases was performed, complemented by a manual search. Articles meeting the following criteria were included: in-vitro studies that evaluated the action of propolis against at least one periodontopathogen. Results: The database search resulted in 1473 articles. After analysis of the titles and abstracts, 179 articles were duplicated, and 18 were selected for full-text screening, of which five were excluded. The manual search resulted in one article. This systematic review comprised 13 articles. Porphyromonas gingivalis appeared in all studies, and propolis showed an antibacterial effect, demonstrating the minimum inhibitory concentration. Conclusions: The propolis extract shows an effective antimicrobial activity on the periodontal pathogenic bacteria and may be a viable therapeutical option for the modulation of periodontitis. More studies are important to analyze the cytotoxic effects of different concentrations on gingival fibroblasts.
Vision impairment among patients attending Al-Aqiq Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bashir Mahadi , Alghamdi Ali , Ahmed Aimun , Ahmed Rehab , Bohulaiga Malak , Najaidi Jumana , Alghamdi Nouf , Alabbad Ahlam , Alghamdi Ruba , Ghamdi Ibrahim , Alghamdi Abdullah , Alghamdi Wejdan , Alghamdi Basil , Alghamdi Hind
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the most common types of vision impairment (VI) and their incidence in patients who attended the Al-Aqiq Hospital (AqH) eye clinic and to compare the results with other clinics inside and outside Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted using the recorded data of patients who visited the AqH eye clinic for eye care from 2021 to 2022.
Results: The study sample included 1,711 patients; among them, female responses (n = 879, 51.4%) outnumbered male responses (n = 832, 48.6%). Most patients were Saudi (n = 1,403, 82.0%), with a mean age of 34.63 ± 21.90 years in women and 36.15 ± 23 years in men. Refractive error (RE) was the most common VI (31%), followed by red eye and allergy (15.7%). Blindness, amblyopia, and age-related macular degeneration were the least common disorders (2%). Other presentations of VI such as corneal dystrophies and infections, constituted 10.5% of patients, while 9.1% of patients did not have VI. In the defined data, presbyopia was the most common type of RE (9.8%), followed by stigmatism (4%). Among female patients, RE, dry eye (DR), trauma, DR, and glaucoma were more common among male patients.
Conclusions: The incidence of VI was higher among female and Saudi patients at the AqH eye clinic. The most common cause of VI was RE, while amblyopia was the least common cause. The rate of routine follow-up was higher than elsewhere in KSA, indicating a high level of knowledge about eye health care.
Assessment of knowledge of pediatric ocular emergencies among parents in Albaha, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghamdi Ahmed , Alghamdi Twfiq , Alghamdi Mohammed , Alghamdi Abdullah , Alghamdi Mohammed , Alzahrani Faisal , Alghamdi Adnan , Alzahrani Yasser , Alghamdi Mohammed , Alghamdi Abdulhakim
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of parents in the Albaha region regarding pediatric eye emergencies, explore demographic influences, and propose tailored interventions to enhance awareness.
Methods: The study was conducted in the Albaha region of Saudi Arabia, employing a quantitative design with an online questionnaire.
Results: The study was conducted among 402 participants, with an even gender distribution of (n = 201, 50%) males and (n = 201, 50%) females. There was a significant representation in the 41-50 years age range (n = 125, 31.1%), with a majority holding a diploma or university degree (n = 264, 65.7%). The experiences of participants with pediatric ocular emergencies showed that 153 individuals (38.1%) had come across such circumstances. As a whole, 171 (42.5%) were judged inadequate, and 231 (57.5%) showed adequate knowledge. Significant associations were observed between knowledge levels and gender in favor of females (p-value = 0.003) and having experienced an eye emergency in children (p-value = 0.021), with no significant difference considering age, educational level, or residency.
Conclusion: This study revealed that participants exhibited a moderate level of knowledge, while the study underscores the need for targeted educational interventions addressing gender-specific disparities and leveraging personal experiences. Tailored programs can enhance awareness and improve outcomes in pediatric eye emergencies. This research lays the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at fostering a well-informed community in the Albaha region.
ANALISA PENGARUH AKTIVITAS PEMASARAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION YANG DIMEDIASIKAN TRUST DAN BRAND IMAGE
Authors: Putra Edy Yulianto , Ariyanto Hepy Hefri , Meliana Meliana
Published: April 2024

The research in this article aims to analyze the influence of entertainment, interaction, and trendiness on customer purchase intentions in social media marketing content which is mediated by trust and brand image. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with purposive sampling technique. This research uses primary data, namely data obtained by distributing questionnaires via Google Form to 318 respondents with 27 questions. This research data was processed using the PLS-SEM program. The results of this research are that entertainment, interaction, and trendiness have a positive effect on trust and brand image. Trust and brand image also have a significant influence on Purchase Intention. Apart from that, there is a significant relationship between Entertainment, Interaction, and Trendiness on Purchase Intention which is mediated by Trust and Brand Image, so it can be concluded that marketing activities carried out on social media through content can grow customer purchase intentions. Therefore, companies or businesses can be more active in cyberspace to carry out their marketing and advertising programs with social media platforms through more interesting marketing content.
PENGARUH PEMBERDAYAAN DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KINERJA KARYAWAN CV. JAKAHARTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Supriyadi Nur , Syaiful Fahmi Fadlillah
Published: April 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of employee competence and empowerment on improving employee performance at CV Jakaharta Palembang. Quantitative strategy was adopted as the research method in this study. Sixty employees were sampled in this investigation. Employees of CV Jakaharta Palembang were given questionnaires as part of the data collection methodology. Data analysis was conducted by multiple linear regression. SPSS 24 was used in the data processing of this study. The research findings show that employee performance is influenced by the empowerment component.
PENGARUH SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTENT MARKETING, DIGITAL MARKETING, BRAND AWARENESS, CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION DI DALAM BISNIS MINUMAN KEKINIAN YANG DI MEDIASI OLEH TRUST DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Hasan Golan , Chang Jesseline
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of identifying and analyzing factors that influence purchase intentions in the beverage business. In this case, the object of this research is people in the city of Batam who know about the beverage business and have the intention to buy beverage business products. The independent variables used in the object of this research are social media, content marketing, digital marketing, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction. The intervening variable used is trust and the dependent variable used is purchase intention. This research uses a quantitative approach in data collection and a purposive sampling technique for data analysis using Smart PLS. The sample for this research was the community in the city of Batam with a total of 300 respondents. The results of this study show that there is an influence of social media (SM), content marketing (CM), digital marketing (DM), brand awareness (BA) and customer satisfaction (CS) on purchase intention (PI) which is mediated by trust (T) in Batam city. This research also indicates that trust (T) can significantly mediate the relationship between social media (SM), content marketing (CM), digital marketing (DM), brand awareness (BA) and customer satisfaction (CS) on purchase intention (PI).
PENGARUH PER, DER, DAN PBV TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM STUDI PADAN INDEKS SAHAM IDX 80 YANG LISTING DI BEI PERIODE 2022
Authors: Kurniawan Aditya Bayu , Zaki Achmad
Published: April 2024

This study aims to obtain evidence regarding the effect of Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Price Earning Ratio (PER), and Price Book Value (PBV) on stock prices. The population in this study amounted to 80 companies that were members of the IDX 80 stock index in 2022. This study uses a quantitative method consisting of classical assumption tests and multiple linear regression tests. The hypothesis in this study used a partial test or T test using the help of the SPSS 25 program. The results of this study indicate that the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) and Price Earning Ratio (PER), have no effect on stock prices, while Price Book Value (PBV) has a significant effect on stock prices.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI, DISIPLIN KERJA DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PUSKESMAS ARJASA
Authors: Amin Bahrul , Anwar Syaiful
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to determine partially or jointly the influence of remuneration variables, work discipline and work motivation on the performance of Aljasa Community Health Center employees. Data collection was carried out through distributing questionnaires and research was conducted on 80 respondents from the civil service department (a sample of 67 civil servant workers from the Community Health Center Arjasa). Respondent responses were processed using multiple regression analysis, t-test, f-test, and r-test using a Likert scale. The results of this research reveal a partial (significant) influence between reward variables, work discipline, and work motivation on the dependent variable performance employees, while the research variables reward, job reveal the influence of work discipline variables on discipline. Work motivation for employee performance. The results of this research show that the leadership of the Arjasa Health Center can pay attention to compensation and work discipline, motivate employees and monitor employee activities to improve the performance of Puskesmas employees.
Pengaruh Transfer pricing dan Sales Growth Terhadap Tax avoidance Pada Perusahaan di Bidang Teknologi (Data IDX 2021-2023)
Authors: Ouduil Stanley Alberto , Sudjiman Lorina Siregar , Susanti Mila
Published: April 2024

The global technology sector has experienced significant growth, leading to increased scrutiny of tax practices within companies. Transfer pricing, the practice of setting prices for transactions between affiliated entities, has been a focus of regulatory bodies and academics. The relationship between Sales Growth and Tax Avoidance is an important aspect that has not been explored in the context of technology companies. This research aims to examine the relationship between Transfer pricing, Sales Growth, and Tax Avoidance in the technology industry by utilizing data from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) from 2021 to 2023. This research uses quantitative methodology, specifically utilizing IDX financial data. for technology companies. Transfer pricing practices will be assessed through financial indicators, while Sales Growth will be measured as a percentage increase in revenue during the research period. Tax Avoidance will be operationalized using predetermined metrics such as effective tax rates. Statistical methods, such as regression analysis, will be used to identify patterns and correlations between variables. Research findings show that there is no relationship between Transfer Pricing and Sales Growth and Tax Avoidance in companies operating in the Technology Sector.
Preisregulierung durch Nutzenbewertung bei seltenen Erkrankungen
Authors:   IGES Institut, Maag Lukas , Höer Ariane ,   IGES Institut, Müller Gerrit ,   Takeda
Published: April 2024

The aim of the study is a detailed investigation of the population-normalized treatment costs of orphan drugs. For this purpose, a study was already conducted in 2022 to examine the treatment costs of orphan drugs for the years 2005 to 2021. The calculations have now been validated as part of a study update, using the identical sample size. The update enabled an inflation adjustment based on the price index of the year 2022, as well as complete treatment costs after AMNOG assessment and price negotiation for all orphan drugs. The analysis shows that the AMNOG also fulfills its function as a price regulation instrument for orphan drugs. Since the introduction of AMNOG, the inflation-adjusted normalized treatment costs for orphan drugs have fallen both in terms of the launch price (minus 25%) and the reimbursement amount (minus 6%).
The Peaks and Troughs of Vancomycin Compliance
Authors:   Faculty - Assistant Professor Of Nursing, O'Brien Tracy
Published: April 2024

The discrepancy rate for Vancomycin decreased after the education in-service for nurses. Therefore, ongoing education is needed for nurses to recognize the importance of Vancomycin compliance. It is vital that physicians and pharmacists are included in future educational endeavors.
Establishing a Mining Group of Deposit and an Exploration Grid Pattern for Uranium Ore Intercalated in Sandstone at Pa Lua - Pa Rong Area, Nong Son Basin
Authors: Phuong Nguyen , Dinh Huan Trinh , Truong Giang Nguyen , Quyet Tam Le , Tien Phu Nguyen , Dinh Than Nguyen , Le Chau Tran
Published: April 2024

This research shows the results of establishing a mine group and a uranium ore exploration network in Nong Son depression sandstone, Quang Nam province based on the results of exploration of uranium ore bodies in the Pa Lua - Pa Rong area. Some main findings include: i) The uranium content in most industrial ore bodies can be attributed to a lognormal distribution function. The ore bodies (two main ore bodies are referred to as TQ1 and TQ2) have an average uranium concentration from 0,032% to 0,054% U3O8 with high variations (with the amount of variation in content (Vc) greater than 100%). The average thickness of the ore bodies is from 2,30 meters to 2,35 meters. The thickness variation coefficient (Vm) varies from 89,4% to 100,3%, indicating the unstable to very unstable type of ore body; and ii) Uranium mines in sandstones of the Pa Lua - Pa Rong type, Nong Son basin mainly belong to exploration mine group III. The most reasonable exploration approach is to use a parallel and fan-shaped network. To calculate the reserves, the distance between drilling routes is set at 50 to 60 meters. To determine the road and pavement, wet set the drilling routes to be 25 to 30 meters apart from each other. This exploration network can be applied to other sandstone mines in the Nong Son basin with similar characteristics to the Pa Lua - Pa Rong mine.
The Ruhr Crisis of 1923 and the International Transition in Europe after the WWI
Authors: Magadeev Iskander Eduardovich
Published: April 2024

Article aims to analyze the impact of the Ruhr crisis 1923 on the history of the international relations in Europe after the WWI. This crisis, which began by the occupation of the Ruhr region by the French and Belgian troops and ended by the approval of the new reparation plan (Dawes plan) in 1924, played the crucial role in the transformation of the international order (so-called Versailles order), envisaged by the Paris peace conference of 1919–1920. Author scrutinizes such aspects, as the links between the Ruhr crisis and the specifics of the WWI ending, he discerns the crisis' consequences in the Western and Eastern Europe, the role of the Anglo-American mediation in the regulation of the Franco-German conflict, according to the British and US interests. The essay concludes that the Ruhr crisis made critical impact on the consolidation of the Versailles order. The events unfolded in 1923, created the conditions for the "international turn" of 1924–1925, including the formation of the Anglo-Franco-German "European concert" instead of the Entente disintegrated during the crisis. Author demonstrates the direct link between the events of 1923 and the further stabilization of Europe negotiated during the London (1924) and Locarno conferences (1925), though this link sometimes remains "under shadow" in the major studies of the international relations in Europe after WWI. Besides this, the novelty of the article is explained by the rarely used documents from the British and French archives analyzed by the author.
Nizhny Novgorod Provincial Peasant's House in the 1920s.
Authors: Ryabova Ol'ga Vyacheslavovna , Kochkurova Elena Adol'fovna , Zykova Tat'yana Valentinovna
Published: April 2024

After the end of the Civil War, a new type of hotel enterprise appeared in Soviet Russia – the Peasant's House. The first Peasant's House was opened in 1922 in Moscow. The experience of its operation was recognized as successful and regional Peasant Houses began to open throughout the country. In Nizhny Novgorod, the Provincial Peasant's House began its work in 1925. His task was to serve the peasants coming to the city. They were provided with a hostel and meals. The peasants received legal assistance, various references and advice on various issues. Political and educational activities were also provided for peasant walkers: excursions, radio broadcasts, visits to the library. Lectures, reports, debates, question and answer evenings, as well as individual conversations were held in the Peasant's House. From the first years of the Peasant's Houses, the Soviet government sought their transition to full self-financing. The paper provides an analysis of the main directions of development of the Nizhny Novgorod Provincial Peasant House in the 1920s. The article is based on the materials of the Central Archive of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Regional Archive (TSANO), periodicals, scientific literature. The article uses historical-systemic and historical-comparative methods, as well as general scientific methods such as description and comparison. The conducted research showed that the Nizhny Novgorod Provincial Peasant's House was in a difficult situation in the 1920s. Like any new business, the organization and activity of the Peasant's House faced considerable difficulties. The normal activities of the Peasant's House were hampered by material problems. The residential premises provided by the government needed major repairs. The subsidies allocated for political and educational work were not enough. The situation changed only in the early 1930s, when the government decided to build new buildings for peasant Homes.
International legal issues and problems of implementation in the field of maritime transport safety: review and constructive theses
Authors: Kupriyanovich Mariya Sergeevna
Published: April 2024

The work examines various aspects of international legal regulation of maritime transport safety through the analysis of the international legal mechanism of such, assessment of the challenges and threats emerging in modern times. The problems of the implementation of international legal norms in the field of maritime transport safety in Russian criminal legislation are considered, on the basis of which measures are proposed to improve and bring to compliance with the norms of law. In order to organize effective legal security in maritime transport, it is necessary to summarize the international regulatory framework for countering threats to maritime transport security; identify current trends in maritime transport security; substantiate the author's proposals for improving legal regulation in the field of maritime transport security organization. The solution of these tasks is identified by the author in the system of norms of international legal regulation of safety in maritime transport, as well as in the consideration of the international legal mechanism and the problems of implementing the norms of international maritime law in domestic legislation to ensure safety in maritime transport. The main heuristic means and methods used in research are complex and systemic varieties of scientific analysis and synthesis of data, analogy of information and characteristics, the method of advancing and verifying theoretical and legal hypotheses, generalization of conceptual provisions, functional cognition, historical and formal legal methods. The main scientific results of the work include the fact that the author has revealed the dynamics of the development of the legal mechanism for ensuring safety in maritime transport and verified its periodization, established an international legal mechanism for ensuring safety in maritime transport, and separated threats to safety in maritime transport. The scientific significance of the study is that it has formed a system of scientific international legal knowledge reflecting the contradictions between the needs of practical safety in maritime transport and the possibilities of its legal regulation in modern conditions, as well as possible ways to eliminate it. It is recommended to introduce the main scientific results of the conducted research into the process of teaching legal disciplines of transport and other educational organizations, as well as for further research.
Evaluation and optimization of textile ultrasonic welds for textile temperature control elements using transient thermal numerical analysis
Authors: Reich Alexander , Kyosev Yordan , Saeed Hassan
Published: April 2024

Ultrasonic welding is an efficient method of joining thermoplastic fabrics or other textile semi-finished products in a watertight manner. It is applied in the making of functional clothing, such as chemical protective clothing, sportswear or smart clothing, or other technical products. Another special field of application developed at the Chair of Development and Assembly of Textile Products is the use of coated textiles as temperature control elements. For this type of product, it is necessary to design the ultrasonic welds in such a way that the media-tight coating is not damaged and the joint is continuous. This paper presents the option of evaluating and optimizing the ultrasonic welding process for the production of the textile tempering systems using transient thermal analysis in order to improve the overall quality of the seam and ensure media tightness along the seam.
In the following article, the status of the welding process, in particular the ultrasonic process, the textile materials, the heating of the textile and the joining process of welding is presented. In addition, the transient heat flow through the textile is investigated with the aid of FEM methods; taking into account, various seam structures.
Le témoignage comme vecteur d’authenticité muséale
Authors: Norris Laurie-Ann
Published: April 2024

À la suite de l’adresse des critères d’authenticité perçus par les publics, l’autrice explore les nombreux procédés dont le milieu muséal fit preuve avec le temps pour provoquer chez les publics ce qu’elle propose comme étant un « effet d’authenticité » ou une « authenticité complète ». De plus, on examine dans cet article certaines nuances et défis du patrimoine immatériel et du mentefact dans le cadre des institutions muséales, incluant la typologie des témoignages oraux formée par Gaynor Kavanagh. Le témoignage y est finalement présenté comme vecteur d’authenticité à divers niveaux.
L’écomusée Nega Vilma : un patrimoine immatériel du haut de la favela de Santa Marta
Authors: Costa Kadão , Delambre Dell , de Azevedo Ferrari Pollyanna
Published: April 2024

L’écomusée Nega Vilma dialogue avec de multiples acteurs et auteurs sociaux. Son nom est porteur de la densité d’une mémoire résistante, que l’on ne rencontre pas dans les musées nationaux du pays ; de l’empreinte d’une femme brésilienne, noire, pauvre et habitante de la favela ; de questionnements qui renvoient aux structures hégémoniques du pouvoir dans le pays, aux discriminations, à l’histoire culturelle provenant d’une soi-disant « périphérie », qui gagne progressivement en « centralité ».
Les musées pédagogiques nationaux au Brésil et en France au XIXe siècle
Authors: Possamai Zita Rosane
Published: April 2024

This article analyzes the creation and the first years of the Pedagogical Museum in France and the Pedagogium of Brazil. Both experiences took part in the international foundation movement of national pedagogical museums which were conceived as a tool to improve public schools at the end of the 19th century. A transnational approach of this museum project and the Brazilian and French practices allowed to analyze similarities and differences of both institutions. One of their main goals was to collect national and foreign materials in a library and in a permanent exhibition to present what was expected to improve teachers’ and the government personnel’s work.
Participative research in archaeology : reinterpreting the archaeological and ethnographic material of indigenous groups
Authors: Maugez Lucille
Published: April 2024

Au cours des dernières décennies, les membres des groupes autochtones se sont vu transformer en agents actifs au cours des recherches archéologiques. La participation de ces nouveaux acteurs a lieu lors des études réalisées au sein des territoires autochtones et, plus récemment, en contexte muséal. De ces travaux découle une réinterprétation du matériel archéologique et des paysages, résultant en la création de discours auto-représentatifs et polyphoniques apportant de nouveaux regards sur le passé et sur le monde.
A museum of ex-votos in Brazil: exposing the miracle
Authors: Alves Gomes Lilian
Published: April 2024

À travers l'analyse d'une exposition d'ex-voto, l'article explore les problématiques de la sélection des œuvres et des modalités de mise en scène des « miracles ». Dans ce but, l'interlocution avec un collectionneur d'art ainsi que les expériences et impressions suscitées par certains dispositifs de présentation de l'exposition Casa dos Milagres - Santos e Ex-votos na Coleção de Antônio Marques, organisé dans dans la ville de Natal, l'état de Rio Grande do Norte, au Brésil, sont thématisés suivant une perspective ethnographique. Les principaux débats développés explorent les caractéristiques des espaces où les ex-voto sont exposés en contexte dévotionnel; les inflexions de la vie rituelle des ex-voto; le potentiel de l’exposition d’activer les pouvoirs des objets et, enfin, sur l' exposition comme un rituel.
Effect of Anti-Transpirants foliar application on productivity and quality of Egyptian cotton under water stress conditions in clay soils
Authors: ELashmouny Amany Ahmed , Moursi ElSayyed AbuAl-Futouh
Published: April 2024

Two field experiments were conducted at Sakha, Agricultural Research Station, Egypt  in two growing seasons during  2021 and 2022 seasons, to study the effect of three irrigation intervals (every 15, 30 and 45 days) and four foliar application with some anti-transpirants (without , linseed Oil  (7%), Pure  Gylatine (1.5 %) Magnesium Carbonate for dusting (250 g / plot), Potassium Silicate (3cm3 K2SiO3 / liter) on the growth, productivity, quality of  Egyptian cotton plants (Super Giza 94 cultivar) and some water relations .The experiment was designed by using split plot design with three replicates. The results showed that, irrigation cotton plants every 30 days significantly increased leaf water content%, chlorophyll (a) in the second season, chlorophyll (b), number of open bolls / plant, earliness % in the second season, seed cotton yield, boll weight, seed index all in the two growing seasons compared with other two irrigation intervals.  On the other hand, irrigation every 15 days was more effective on plant height, number of fruiting branches per plant in both seasons, fineness in the first season, fiber length in the second season and fiber strength in the two seasons. Foliar application of anti- transpirants significantly increased in the most studied characters, leaf water content%, chlorophyll a and b , plant height, number of fruiting branches, number of open bolls, earliness %, seed cotton yield, boll weight , seed index , fiber fineness , fiber strength and fiber length except fiber uniformity which was not affected in the two seasons as compared with the control in the two seasons. The highest values were obtained from potassium silicate compared with other anti- traspirants. Concerning the interaction effect between irrigation interval and anti-transpirants , the data indicated that the application of Potassium Silicate and irrigation cotton plants every 30 days produced the highest significant increase in  leaf water content %, chlorophyll a , chlorophyll b , number of fruiting branches ,seed cotton yield and earliness % in the first and second season.
Effect of different Gamma Rays doses on Seed Germination, Seedling parameter on local seed okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.)
Authors: Hassoon Wafaa Hadi , Dheyab Naeem Saeed , Abd Alsada Ali Jabbar
Published: April 2024

The experiment was carried out to study the effect of different gamma irradiation in 100 -800 Gy with non-irradiated control on seed okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.). The study carried in Microbiology Dept. Directorate of Agricultural Research. Ministry of Science and Technology in 2020. The results showed that 100-300 Gy had positive effects with respect to all studied growth seeding parameters. With increase in radiation above 300 Gy a decreasing  germination potential, The lowest germination percentage was recorded at 800Gy,speed of germination was noted by Control (10.00 day) followed by gamma irradiation dose  800(9.90 day) and the same dose was  logged  lowest mean daily germination (7.85 seed day-1 ),  higher doses (800,700,600 ) Gy  marked reduction in root, shoot  length, vigor index , chlorophyll a chlorophyll b .and total chlorophyll. The result showed a decreasing of the fresh weight of okra when radiation dose was increased   While, dry weight was increasing when the radiation dose was increased. This study shows that the low dose gamma radiation may enhance the germination rate and the seedling growth during the early seedling state of okra seeds.
Predictors of Serum TSH in a Healthy Adult Sample of the Lebanese Population
Authors:   Department of Laboratory Medicine and Endocrinology, Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon, AA Achkar , D Mourad ,   Department of Endocrinology, Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon, E Naous ,   Department of Endocrinology, Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon, G Sleilaty ,   Department of Biostatistics and Clinical Research Center, Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon, MH Gannagé-Yared ,   Department of Laboratory Medicine and Endocrinology, Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is essential for diagnosing and monitoring thyroid diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the factors predicting TSH variability. Materials and Methods: Plasma TSH, free T3 (FT3), total T3 (TT3), free T4 (FT4), anti-peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) were measured in 301 healthy Lebanese adults (198 women and 103 men) aged 18 to 65 years. Measurements were performed on the Cobas Roche automate. Age, sex, Body Mass Index (BMI), arterial blood pressure and the presence of dyslipidemia were collected from the population. Results: The mean age of the population was 38.98 ± 13.28 years and the mean BMI 25.36 ± kg/m². There was no correlation between TSH and FT4, while a positive correlation was found between TSH and TT3, FT3, TPOAb and TgAb (respectively p <0.001, p=0.002, p<0.0001and p< 0.0001). TSH was not associated with age or gender but was positively correlated with BMI (p=0.053) and systolic blood pressure (p=0.03).In a multiple linear regression analysis, the independent predictors of TSH were FT4, FT3 and TPOAb. In addition, FT4, TPOAb, and dyslipidemia were independently associated with the TSH 97.5th percentile. Conclusion: Our study showed that the main predictors of TSH are FT4, FT3 and TPOAb. This finding supports the role of TSH in enhancing T3 production as well as the main role of TPOAb in predicting the rise in TSH.
Port Site Infections after Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at a Tertiary Care Centre of Jharkhand: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Manipal Tata Medical College with TMH, India, Kumar Arvind , Sharma Kanchan ,   Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Manipal Tata Medical College with TMH, India, James Jojo ,   Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manipal Tata Medical College, India
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic gallstone disease. However post-operative complications of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy could not be ignored. Port site infection is one of the most common complications after laparoscopic surgeries. Materials and Methods: 251 Patients of both sexes with age group 23 to 65 years having symptomatic gall stone disease were studied. A prospective observational study was performed in the Department of General Surgery of Tata Main Hospital in collaboration with Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The study was conducted from September 2022 to April 2023. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee and all relevant data were retrieved from hospital records. Routinely all the patients were given prophylactic broad spectrum antibiotics Ceftriaxone 1g stat by intravenous infusion at the of induction of an anaesthesia. Post-operatively all patient received ceftriaxone 1gm twice daily for 24. Metronidazole 500 mg added thrice daily intravenous infusion for 72 hours in case of spillage of bile or stone or pus and those with acute cholecystitis. All data were collected in preformed format and statistical analysis was done. Results: The mean age of studied patients group ranging from 23 to 65 years are 41.6 years. Majority (220/251, 87.64%) of the patients were female. Majority of the patients were in the BMI range of 18.5-40kg/m2 (47%). Spillage of bile and gall Stones, umbilical port approach, high BMI and surgery in acute phase are associated with high incidence of port site infection; such incidence of biliary spillage was reported with 20(7.96%) cases. Port Site Infection (PSI) was occurred in 13 patients (11 females and 2 males), which constituted 5.17% of the study population. Out of these cases, 1(7.6%) case was deep seated and rests 2 were superficial infection. Conclusion: Special consideration should be taken in chronic deep surgical site. Infection like port site persistent sinus. Most of the PSIs are superficial which got cured with regular dressing and more common in females.
Fatal Abdominal Migration of the Helical Blade during Per-Tochanterian Fracture
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital IBN-Tofail Marrakech, Morocco, R Irrou , Y Elouardi ,   Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital IBN-Tofail Marrakech, Morocco, H Nassik ,   Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital IBN-Tofail Marrakech, Morocco
Published: April 2024

Proximal femoral fracture in elderly subjects is a major event that is life-threatening in the medium-to- long term. Advanced age, male gender and number of comorbidities largely account for high mortality and require geriatric expertise. Protein-energy malnutrition and bone demineralization increase mortality. Mortality can, on the other hand, be reduced by acting on two variables accessible to medical intervention: daily activities and nutritional status. Functional and neurocognitive assessment allow the risk of dependency to be evaluated, and global geriatric work-up can prevent sudden breakdown of homeostasis. In the emergency setting, pain is to be alleviated, polymedication and anticoagulation therapy checked, and instability (notably cardiac and pulmonary) and confusion syndrome screened for on geriatric and anesthesiologic opinions. Surgery should be implemented without delay, within 48hours of admission, preferably using multimodal anesthesia. The paradoxical migration of the helical blade to the abdominal cavity is a poorly understood phenomenon that is increasingly observed in the management of pertrochanteric hip fractures with the intramedullary nail. The objective of this study was to study the clinical course and possible complications of this incident.
Chondrosarcoma of the Right Iliopubic Branch Incidentally Discovered: about a Case
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, Y Mokhchani , A Rabbah ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, A Rachdi ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, J Boukhriss ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, B Chafry ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, M Boussouga ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology II, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
Published: April 2024

Chondrosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor after osteosarcoma, characterized by an anarchic endo and exo bony proliferation of malignant chondrocytes, producing tumor cartilage. It has a clear male predominance especially between 40 and 60 years. The pelvis is a frequent location (40%). Vascular complications, which may be venous or arterial, are rare. We report a case of chondrosarcoma developing at the expense of the right iliopubic branch, incidentally discovered during a radiological assessment.
Short-Term Efficacy of Lars Artificial Ligament Reconstruction for Spontaneous Quadriceps Tendon and Contralateral Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Chronic Hemodialysis Patient: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics, People’s Hospital of Deyang City, China, Deng Fuyuan , Liu Juncai ,   Department of orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China, Li Zhong ,   Department of orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China
Published: April 2024

Background: Spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps and patellar tendons is a very rare injury that usually occurs in middle-aged to elderly patients. It’s often associated with chronic metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, gout, chronic renal failure, or long-term steroid use. Case Presentation: This article describes a 43-year-old man who has been on hemodialysis for 8 years due to uremia. The patient occurred pain without an obvious cause in both knees, difficulty in walking and limited extension of both knees for more than 4 months, and aggravation for more than 1 month. Conservative treatment for him was not valid. The rupture of the quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon was confirmed according to the patient’s clinical symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). We used Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) artificial ligament to reconstruct the patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon. The tendon and knee joint function recovered well after surgery. No infection or tendon rupture was found during follow-up. Conclusion: We report a case of the femoral quadriceps tendon and contralateral patellar tendon rupture during long-term hemodialysis. After the failure of conservative treatment, LARS artificial ligaments were used to reconstruct the ruptured tendon, and good results were obtained.
Cerebral Infarction and Myocardial Depression after Cardiac Surgery Caused by Extensive Vasospasm of Carotid Artery, Vertebral Artery and Coronary Artery
Authors:   Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Korea, TY Ko , SH Cho ,   Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Korea, Y Lee ,   Department of Pschiatry, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Korea
Published: April 2024

Postoperative cerebral infarction is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, we describe a case of postoperative (Mitral valve plasty with MAZE procedure) cerebral infarction and myocardial depression caused by extensive vasospasm of Common Carotid Artery (CCA), Vertebral Artery (VA) and coronary artery. The 59-year-old male patient was treated with Intraarterial isosorbide dinitrate injection. After treatment, there are no recurrences of cerebral or myocardial infarction. But he is attending the outpatient clinic because of the sequelae of Lt. sided hemiplegia.
Surgical Thrombectomy for Complete Portal Vein Thrombosis Induced by Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Authors:   Department of Surgery, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, O Malý , P Dulíček ,   4th Department of Internal Medicine – Hematology, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, J Páral ,   Department of Surgery, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, F Čečka ,   Department of Surgery, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Published: April 2024

Background: Blunt abdominal injury is a known, but very rare cause of portal vein thrombosis.In most cases, full anticoagulant therapy is sufficient. Surgical thrombectomy is an extremely rare procedure in the treatment of acute portal thrombosis. Materials and Methods: We present a case of a young patient with portal vein thrombosis and its branches after a blunt abdominal injury resulting from the sport. Due to severe infarction of the intestinal loops, we chose surgical thrombectomy as the only causal treatment option. This procedure is generally rarely reported in the scientific literature. However, it has not yet been described with a blunt abdominal injury. The patient was subsequently shown to have a Leiden mutation in a heterozygous form. The interplay of all factors including blunt abdominal injury, Leiden mutation, and intestinal malrotation could lead to acute thrombosis of the portal vein and its branches. Conclusions: We successfully used direct surgical thrombectomy from portal vein and its branches for the patient with portal vein thrombosis and severe small intestine infarction after a blunt abdominal trauma as the only available treatment option, because other treatment options were not suitable in this patient.In our case, early diagnosis, right decision to choose surgical treatment, and direct surgical trombectomy resulted in success and the patient has fully returned to normal life.