bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Are total bilirubin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein independently associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women?
Authors: Klisic Aleksandra , Kavaric Nebojsa , Ninic Ana
Published: August 2023

Background:

Various studies have reported contradictory results regarding the relationship of total bilirubin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels (hsCRP) with diabetes mellitus Type 2 (DM2). Therefore, we aimed to examine which one of them could be more convenient for the estimation of DM2 risk in postmenopausal women.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 150 healthy postmenopausal women (mean age 57[53–60] years) and 79 postmenopausal women with DM2 (mean age 66 [61–71] years) were enrolled in cross-sectional study. Examinees were recruited consecutively in the study during their regular check-up visit in the Primary Health Care Center in Podgorica, Montenegro, in a period from October 2012 to May 2016. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical parameters, and blood pressure were obtained. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to find the independent predictors for DM2 development in postmenopausal women.

Results:

Age, waist circumference, and total bilirubin were the independent predictors for DM2 development in postmenopausal women (odds ratio [OR] =1.224, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.117–1.341], P < 0.001; OR = 1.137, [95% CI = 1.036–1.215], P < 0.001, and OR = 0.727, [95% CI = 0.611–0.866], P < 0.001, respectively), whereas hsCRP lost its independent predictive role (OR = 1.155, [95% CI = 0.854–1.560], P = 0.349).

Conclusion:

Unlike hsCRP, total bilirubin independently correlated with DM2 in postmenopausal women.
The real-time reproduction number, impact of interventions and prediction of the epidemic size of COVID-19 in the center of Iran
Authors: Moradzadeh Rahmatollah , Jamalian Mohammad , Nazari Javad , Hosseinkhani Zahra , Zamanian Maryam
Published: August 2023

Background:

The monitoring of reproduction number over time provides feedback on the effectiveness of interventions and on the need to intensify control efforts. Hence, we aimed to compute basic (R0) and real-time (Rt) reproduction number and predict the trend and the size of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in the center of Iran.

Materials and Methods:

We used the 887 confirmed cases of COVID-19 from February 20, 2020, to April 17, 2020 in the center of Iran. We considered three scenarios for serial intervals (SIs) with gamma distribution. Rt was calculated by the sequential Bayesian and time-dependent methods. Based on a branching process using the Poisson distributed number of new cases per day, the daily incidence and cumulative incidence for the next 30 days were predicted. The analysis was applied in R packages 3.6.3 and STATA 12.0.

Results:

The model shows that the Rt of COVID-19 has been decreasing since the onset of the epidemic. According to three scenarios based on different distributions of SIs in the past 58 days from the epidemic, Rt has been 1.03 (0.94, 1.14), 1.05 (0.96, 1.15), and 1.08 (0.98, 1.18) and the cumulative incidence cases will be 360 (180, 603), 388 (238, 573), and 444 (249, 707) for the next 30 days, respectively.

Conclusion:

Based on the real-time data extracted from the center of Iran, Rt has been decreasing substantially since the beginning of the epidemic, and it is expected to remain almost constant or continue to decline slightly in the next 30 days, which is consequence of the schools and universities shutting down, reduction of working hours, mass screening, and social distancing.
The side effect profile of sirolimus and its relationship with some variables: A retrospective study of Iranian renal transplant patients
Authors: Shahidi Shahrzad , Vahdat Sahar , Atatpour Abdolamir , Meshkinfar Shirin
Published: August 2023

Background:

Sirolimus is a potent immunosuppressive in renal transplantation. However, its use is limited by some reported side effects. The objective of this study was to determine the side effect profile of sirolimus in renal transplant patients.

Materials and Methods:

In the present study, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 116 renal transplant patients treated with sirolimus alone or in combination with other immunosuppressive agents at private therapeutic centers in Isfahan, Iran, between March 2009 and February 2020. A checklist was used to collect data on demographic and clinical variables. Data were analyzed with independent samples t-test and Chi-squared test.

Results:

Our findings indicated that the most prevalent sirolimus-related side effects were edema (42.3%), proteinuria (37.5%), cytopenia (26.9%), abnormal level of liver enzymes (11.7%), and pneumonitis (9.7%). Stratification of side effects by sirolimus dose (<2 mg and ≥2 mg) demonstrated their dose-independent occurrence (P > 0.05). Pneumonitis was the most frequent reason for sirolimus cessation (58.7%). No significant differences were observed between males and females regarding the frequency of reasons for sirolimus cessation (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

Edema, proteinuria, cytopenia, abnormal level of liver enzymes, and pneumonitis were the most prevalent sirolimus-related side effects in renal transplant patients. Further prospective cohort studies are warranted to detect underlying mechanisms and determinants of these side effects in renal transplant patients treated with sirolimus.
Estimating the best fraction of inspired oxygen for calculation of PaO2/FiO2 ratio in acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors: Kadkhodai Leila , Saghaei Mahmoud , Habibzadeh Mohammadreza , Alikiaii Babak , Hashemi Seyed Jalal
Published: August 2023

Background:

The ratio of partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) to the fraction of inspiratory oxygen concentration (FiO2) is an indicator of pulmonary shunt fraction. PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratio is used to classify severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). With the same shunt fraction, P/F ratio decreases with increases in FiO2 which may lead to errors in classifying severity of ARDS. The effect of FiO2 on P/F ratio has not been investigated in COVID-19 pneumonia. In this study, we estimated the best FiO2 for the calculation of P/F ratio in a sample of patients with ARDS due to COVID-19 pneumonia.

Materials and Methods:

Blood gas and ventilatory data of 108 COVID-19 ARDS patients were analyzed in a cross-sectional observational study. Using Oxygen Status Algorithm the calculated shunt fraction served a basis for calculating P/F ratio for different FiO2. The severity of ARDS determined by P/F ratios at each FiO2s was compared with the shunt-based severity to find the optimum FiO2 for calculation of P/F ratio so the resulting classification has the best match with the reference classification.

Results:

A FiO2 of 1.0 for calculation of P/F ratio and ARDS classification showed the best match with shunt-based ARDS classification. A regression model was obtained with the PaO2, patient's original FiO2, Hemoglobin concentration, and SaO2 as the independent predictors of the P/F ratio for the FiO2 of 1.0.

Conclusion:

This study shows a FiO2 of 1.0 as the best value for correct calculation of P/F ratio and proper classification of ARDS.
The role of nutritional interventions in prostate cancer
Authors: Nowroozi Mohammad Reza , Ghaedi Ehsan , Behnamfar Amir , Amini Erfan , Momeni Seyed Ali , Mahmoudi Maryam , Rezaei Nima , Bokaie Saied , Sharifi Laleh
Published: August 2023

The high prevalence rate in conjunction with the long latency period made prostate cancer (PCa) an attractive and reasonable candidate for preventive measures. So far, several dietary and nutritional interventions have been implemented and studied with the aim of preventing the development or delaying the progression of PCa. Calorie restriction accompanied by weight loss has been shown to be associated with decreased likelihood of aggressive PCa. Supplements have played a major role in nutritional interventions. While genistein and lycopene seemed promising as preventive agents, minerals such as zinc and selenium were shown to be devoid of protective effects. The role of vitamins has been widely studied, with special emphasis on vitamins with antioxidant properties. Data related to Vitamin A and Vitamin C were rather controversial and positive effects were of insignificant magnitude. Vitamin E was associated with a decreased risk of PCa in high-risk groups like smokers. However, when it comes to Vitamin D, the serum levels might affect the risk of PCa. While deficiency of this vitamin was associated with increased risk, high serum levels imposed the risk of aggressive disease. Despite the seemingly promising effects of dietary measures on PCa, no firm recommendation could be made due to the limitations of the studies and evidence. However, the majority of these advices could be followed by the patients with the intent of living a healthy lifestyle.
Impact of Titanium-Prepared Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Type 1 Fascia Graft Tympanoplasty on Graft Survival and Hearing Outcomes
Authors: Yavuz R , Arslan S , Imamoglu M , Isık AU , Bahadır O , Cobanoglu HBY , Yavuz HB
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Type 1 fascia graft tympanoplasty (T1FGT) is the mainstay surgical approach for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations. The most widely used graft material is temporal muscle fascia, and graft take rates are reported differently. The methods to enhance graft take are still being investigated. Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF) on graft take and hearing outcomes in T1FGT.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty-seven ears eligible for T1FGT were involved in the study and prospectively evaluated. T-PRF was applied with T1FGT in 27 ears. Thirty ears in the other group underwent only T1FGT. The patients underwent an otomicroscopic and audiometric examination in preoperative and postoperative 2nd week, 1st month, and 6th month. Both groups were evaluated in terms of hearing levels, infection, and graft take rates.

Results:

Two patients in the T1FGT + T-PRF group and seven patients in the T1FGT group had postoperative perforation (graft take rate: 92.6% versus 76.7%). The graft take rate was found to be increased in the T-PRF group although the difference was not statistically significant. In the T1FGT group, the percentage of infection was higher than in the T1FGT + T-PRF group. When the preoperative and postoperative 6th-month audiometry was compared, a statistically significant hearing gain was obtained for both groups.

Conclusion:

In the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations, T-PRF applied over the fascia graft was shown to increase graft take rates and decrease the probability of infection. Further studies with larger samples are needed to demonstrate the effects of PRF.
Correlation between Bladder Wall Thickness and Uroflowmetry in West African Patients with Benign Prostatic Enlargement
Authors: Okeke CJ , Jeje EA , Obi AO , Ojewola RW , Ogunjimi MA , Tijani KH
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Pressure flow urodynamic study remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction; however, their use is limited by their relative unavailability in our environment, cost, and invasiveness. Measurement of bladder wall thickness (BWT) by transabdominal ultrasonography is a promising tool that can be used to diagnose bladder outlet obstruction in our environment where pressure-flow urodynamic study is not readily available.

Objective:

The study aimed to correlate BWT with uroflowmetry and to establish a BWT cut-off in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic enlargement.

Materials and Methods:

This was a prospective one-year study of patients with LUTS due to benign prostatic enlargement. The patients were divided into obstructed and non-obstructed groups with Q- max of 10 ml/s serving as the cut-off value. Receiver Operator Curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the performance of BWT in diagnosing BOO. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

The mean BWT and Q-max were 4.53 ± 2.70 mm and 15.06 ± 9.43 ml/s. There was a negative correlation between BWT and Q-max (r = -0.452, P = 0.000), Q-average (r = -0.336, P = 0.000), and voided volume (r = -0.228, P = 0.046). A BWT cut-off of 5.85 mm was found to be the best threshold to differentiate obstructed from non-obstructed patients with a sensitivity and specificity of 70 and 88.2 percent respectively.

Conclusion:

Bladder wall thickness showed an inverse relationship with maximum flow rate with high sensitivity and specificity. This non-invasive test can be used as a screening tool for BOO in our setting, where the pressure flow urodynamic study is not readily available.
A First in Literature: Anesthesia Management in Kidney Transplant Surgery of a Patient with McArdle Disease
Authors: Bıçak EA.
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

McArdle disease is an inherited myopathy that autosomal recessive inheritance and is also known as glycogen storage disease type 5. Myoglobinuria, increase in serum CK level and darkening of urine color secondary to myoglobinuria are typical. Patients may have symptoms associated with increased rhabdomyolysis secondary acute renal failure or hyperkalemia after long and strenuous exercise periods. Today, many studies in the literature have shown that transplantation is superior to dialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease. Our case is a 53-year-old male patient with the diagnosis of McArdle syndrome who was going to have a kidney transplant. The patient had essential hypertension and history of HBsAg+. Total intravenous anesthesia technique was chosen as the anesthesia technique because inhaled anesthetic agents may trigger malignant hyperthermia in the patient. We didn’t experience any perioperative complications in our patient. In conclusion, renal transplantation performed with total intravenous in a McArdle syndrome patient may be a simple and effective technique.
A case of basifrontal contusion leading to organic mania in the background of hyponatremia and alcohol dependence
Authors: Biswal Jitendriya , Seth Lavanya , Dey Snehanshu , Gupta Alok
Published: August 2023

Traumatic brain injury is not an uncommon occurrence. These patients are managed for their acute symptoms. Behavioral disturbances, if any, are managed acutely and blame is usually put on differing causes. Our patient, a 37-year-old male, had a history of alcohol use and presented posthead injury with a low serum sodium concentration. When acute management failed for his behavioral symptoms, psychiatric consultation was sought. The patient had a recurrence of symptoms post which he was diagnosed suffering from organic mania. This case serves as a reminder of the prevalence of organic psychiatric manifestations. There is a need for a high index of suspicion from everyone treating traumatic brain injuries for psychiatric sequelae.
Risk Factors for Distant Metastasis in Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer after Curative Resection (KROG 1814)
Authors: Park Younghee , Kim Tae Hyun , Kim Kyubo , Yu Jeong Il , Jung Wonguen , Seong Jinsil , Kim Woo Chul , Choi Jin Hwa , Chang Ah Ram , Jeong Bae Kwon , Kim Byoung Hyuck , Kim Tae Gyu , Kim Jin Hee , Park Hae Jin , Shin Hyun Soo , Im Jung Ho , Chie Eui Kyu
Published: August 2023

Purpose Risk factors predicting distant metastasis (DM) in extrahepatic bile duct cancer (EHBDC) patients treated with curative resection were investigated.Materials and Methods Medical records of 1,418 EHBDC patients undergoing curative resection between Jan 2000 and Dec 2015 from 14 institutions were reviewed. After resection, 924 patients (67.6%) were surveilled without adjuvant therapy, 297 (21.7%) were treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) and 148 (10.8%) with CCRT followed by chemotherapy. To exclude the treatment effect from innate confounders, patients not treated with adjuvant therapy were evaluated.Results After a median follow-up of 36.7 months (range, 2.7 to 213.2 months), the 5-year distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) rate was 57.7%. On multivariate analysis, perihilar or diffuse tumor (hazard ratio [HR], 1.391; p=0.004), poorly differentiated histology (HR, 2.014; p < 0.001), presence of perineural invasion (HR, 1.768; p < 0.001), positive nodal metastasis (HR, 2.670; p < 0.001) and preoperative carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 ≥ 37 U/mL (HR, 1.353; p < 0.001) were significantly associated with inferior DMFS. The DMFS rates significantly differed according to the number of these risk factors. For validation, patients who underwent adjuvant therapy were evaluated. In patients with ≥ 3 factors, additional chemotherapy after CCRT resulted in a superior DMFS compared with CCRT alone (5-year rate, 47.6% vs. 27.7%; p=0.001), but the benefit of additional chemotherapy was not observed in patients with 0-2 risk factors.Conclusion Tumor location, histologic differentiation, perineural invasion, lymph node metastasis, and preoperative CA 19-9 level predicted DM risk in resected EHBDC. These risk factors might help identifying a subset of patients who could benefit from additional chemotherapy after resection.
Fourier decay behavior of homogeneous self-similar measures on the complex plane
Authors: Mosquera Carolina A. , Olivo Andrea
Published: August 2023

We prove that the Fourier transform of self-similar measures on the complex plane has fast decay outside of a very sparse set of frequencies, with quantitative estimates, extending the results obtained in the real line, first by R. Kaufman, and later, with quantitative bounds, by the first author and P. Shmerkin. We also derive several applications concerning correlation dimension and Frostman exponent of complex Bernoulli convolutions. Furthermore, we present a generalization for a particular case on

\mathbb{R}^d,

with

d\ge3

.
Averaging and mixing for stochastic perturbations of linear conservative systems
Authors: Huang Guan , Kuksin Sergei Borisovich
Published: August 2023

We study stochastic perturbations of linear systems of the form
\begin{equation}
dv(t)+Av(t) dt
=\varepsilon P(v(t)) dt+\sqrt{\varepsilon} \mathcal{B}(v(t)) dW (t),
\qquad v\in\mathbb{R}^D, \tag{*}
\end{equation}
where $A$ is a linear operator with non-zero imaginary spectrum.
It is assumed that the vector field $P(v)$
and the matrix function $\mathcal{B}(v)$ are locally Lipschitz with at most polynomial growth at infinity, that the equation
is well-posed and a few of first moments of the norms of solutions $v(t)$ are bounded uniformly in $\varepsilon$. We use Khasminski's
approach to stochastic averaging to show that, as $\varepsilon\to0$, a solution $v(t)$, written in the interaction representation in
terms of the operator $A$, for $0\leqslant t\leqslantConst\cdot\varepsilon^{-1}$ converges in distribution to a solution of an effective equation.
The latter is obtained from $(*)$ by means of certain averaging. Assuming that equation $(*)$ and/or the effective
equation are mixing, we examine this convergence further.
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Dificultad específica de aprendizaje de las matemáticas: Evidencia disponible en Iberoamérica
Authors: Arroyo Hernández Lucía , Ramos Cisternas Dafne , Peña Bravo Daniela , Flores Alberto Samuel , Choquehuanca Subieta Yael , Campos Venegas Danitza , Salgado Oscar
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar evidencia científica disponible sobre las Dificultades Específicas de Aprendizaje en Matemáticas (DEAM) en Iberoamérica, a fin de conocer el estado de conocimiento y las líneas de investigación que se proyectan con impacto en Latinoamérica. La metodología consistió en una revisión sistemática en las bases de datos Ebsco, Dialnet, Scielo y Scopus, abarcando publicaciones hasta abril de 2022 bajo distintos criterios. En base a la evidencia recopilada en ocho publicaciones, se identificó que las dificultades de aprendizaje se presentan en los años iniciales de escolaridad, donde no se logra afianzar el conocimiento de las cuatro operaciones matemáticas básicas. Además, se observó la importancia del rol del profesor en el diagnóstico temprano de las DEAM mediante la implementación de instrumentos estandarizados. Por otro lado, se observa la necesidad de considerar en la formación inicial docente los indicadores de riesgo de las DEAM, a fin de entregar apoyos especializados eficientes en aula. Las líneas de investigación identificadas realzan la necesidad del diagnóstico temprano y del enfoque en la formación docente inicial y continua, donde se requieren nuevas metodologías de enseñanza
Діалогічне навчання як засіб формування комунікативних здібностей здобувачів освіти у профільній школі
Authors: Солодчук Альона
Published: August 2023

Стаття присвячена вивченню діалогічного підходу у освітньому процесі. Зазначається, що в основі сучасних методичних новацій лежить системно діяльнісний підхід, який включає самостійну пошукову та рефлексивну діяльність учнів у ході навчального процесу, на основі якого формуються універсальні навчальні дії. Основним сполучним елементом між педагогом і учнями в умовах сучасної освіти стає навчальний діалог, який, своєю чергою, розглядається не лише як метод роботи над змістом уроку, а й як форма організації навчального процесу.Автор розглядає специфіку діалогічного підходу, описує його принципи та особливості. Також у статті представлені різні методи, які можуть бути використані в діалогічному освітньому процесі, такі як методи інтерактивних уроків, дискусій, технології ділових ігор та інші практики.У статті на основі аналізу результатів дослідження робляться висновки щодо зацікавленості учнів активними формами навчання. Зазначається, що моделі та методи навчання мають бути орієнтовані на діалогічний характер взаємовідносин між учнями та вчителем. Ефективність методів діалогічного освітнього процесу підвищується завдяки тому, що учні починають розглядати діалог як спільний пошук відповіді на поставлене питання. Автор пропонує використовувати діалогічний підхід як основу для навчання іноземної мови, оскільки він дозволяє створити комунікативне середовище, в якому учні можуть розвивати навички спілкування та покращувати свою здатність розуміти іноземну мову.Наголошується на тому, що діалогічний освітній процес є ефективним методом навчання та розвитку особистості, який включає активну взаємодію учасників, обмін досвідом, аналіз та обговорення різних точок зору.В цілому, тема діалогічного навчання на уроках іноземної мови є важливою для покращення якості навчання мови та розвитку комунікативних навичок учнів. Дослідження в цій галузі можуть допомогти вчителям та дослідникам краще зрозуміти процес навчання та розробити ефективніші методи та прийоми для досягнення цієї мети.
APLICABILIDADE TECNOLÓGICA: COMO SEU APRIMORAMENTO POTENCIALIZA AS METODOLOGIAS EDUCACIONAIS
Authors: Alves Renata Camargo Costa , Dieterich Daniela , Batista Klener , Meroto Monique Bolonha das Neves , Trentin Tamara
Published: August 2023

Viver é sem dúvida uma grande jornada, assim resumo as experiencia vividas na educação no decorrer de 23 anos de docência. Quem diria, participar de um momento histórico de globalização tecnológica, onde máquinas pensantes, imitam a capacidade humana de raciocinar, ou seja, a inteligência. Que pensam por meio dos algoritmos, centrados nos exemplos e repetições, ligados a comandos para executar tarefas. Atualmente encontra se super jogos, robôs, dispositivos para reconhecimento de escrita e voz, dentre muitos, a amadinha Alexia – uma assistente virtual que é capaz de interagir a partir do comando de voz. Todo esse avanço, resulta do uso de tecnologia, decorrente das pesquisas em Inteligência artificial, incluindo na EAD. Não só a IA pode ‘dialogar’ com o humano, como o humano ‘dialoga’ com a IA constantemente, a fim de que os programas desenvolvidos sejam favoráveis ao desenvolvimento humano. Assim a convivência entre pessoas e máquinas a cada dia tem se tornado mais harmoniosa, uma tendência que veio para somar, não para substituir. Com a inteligência artificial, ganha-se tempo para desenvolver outras habilidades e aprimorar o conhecimento. A presente pesquisa bibliográfica pretende refletir sobre a inteligência artificial, enfatizado suas vantagens, desvantagens e desafios, como também investigar os impactos na educação e do uso de plataformas adaptativas, em linha reflexiva sobre o assunto, explicitando com um pouco mais de detalhes mais à frente neste trabalho o uso da plataforma adaptativa chamada Khan Academy, contribuindo assim, para o aumento significativo cognitivo e aperfeiçoamento profissional no exercício da docência.
Efeitos do tamanho, forma e composição corporal na estabilidade corporal durante o salto pré-pubertário
Authors: Marta Carlos , Marinho Daniel , Izquierdo Mikel , Esteves Pedro , Alves Ana , Marques Mário
Published: August 2023

As crianças entre os 10 e 11 anos de idade experienciam uma fase de desenvolvimento com forte dinâmica, caracterizada por mudanças no tamanho corporal, na forma e na composição que, por sua vez, se associam a um claro dimorfismo sexual. O propósito deste estudo foi o de analisar os efeitos destes fatores na estabilidade postural durante o período pré-pubertário. Este estudo envolveu 312 crianças (152 rapazes e 160 raparigas) do 5º e 6º anos de escolaridade (10.8 ± 0.4 anos), que se auto-avaliaram como pertencentes ao estádio I e II de Tanner. O controlo do equilíbrio postural foi avaliado a partir do teste unilateral do Flamingo. Os resultados indicaram um efeito significativo do ectomorfismo, massa corporal e altura na estabilidade corporal. As variáveis massa gorda, endomorfismo e mesomorfismo não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Em paralelo, observou-se um desempenho equivalente entre rapazes e raparigas. A possibilidade de avaliar o impacto dos parâmetros antropométricos e morfológicos, bem como o efeito das diferenças associadas ao género, poderá constituir-se como uma relevante fonte de conhecimento para o contexto prático de intervenção no âmbito da educação física e desporto para jovens.
Monitoring of Surface Water Quality in King Talal Dam Using GIS: A Case Study
Authors: Alissa Manal , Al-Harahshah Sura , Ibrahim Majed
Published: August 2023

King Talal Dam is the largest surface water reservoir in Jordan. Zarqa River and some springs are the major flow contributors to this dam. The other inflow comes in the form of effluents from Al-Samra, Baqa'a, and Jerash wastewater treatment plants, and industries located in Amman and Zarqa. These effluents dramatically deteriorate the water quality of the dam. This study applied Geographical Information System to monitor the temporal and spatial changes in the water quality of King Talal Dam. The parameters included toxicity and infiltration risks, clogging in irrigation systems (drip), soil degradation through soluble salt accumulation, and excessive nitrogen-associated issues. The study expanded from winter 2014 to summer 2016. The final integrated maps revealed two suitable and unsuitable classes for irrigation purposes. The study also provided essential information about the main water quality parameters and pollution sources such as EC, and E. coli. They were recorded throughout the study period in unsuitable zones whereas TSS and bicarbonate (HCO3-) were found in the spring of 2015 and spring of 2016, respectively. Autumn 2014 was found to be the worst season among all the study years. During that season, the unsuitable area expanded up to 93% of the total reservoir area. Then, the unsuitable zone reached up to 68.4% of the total area during the winter of 2016. The mapping results indicated that site 100 remained polluted during all the study seasons. This was expected as site 100 is in Zarqa River where Al-Samra and Jerash wastewater treatment plants are discharged.
Physico-Chemical, Mineralogical Properties and Valorization of Bentonite Material from Iboughardain Area (North-Eastern Rif, Morocco): Application in Dyes Removal
Authors: Et-Tayea Yassine , Cherouaki Rachid , Rachid Ahmed , Nasri Hicham , Harrati Achraf , Mamouch Younes , Naja Jamal
Published: August 2023

This paper focuses on the characterization and valorization of Moroccan bentonite in dye removal. The stratiform Iboughardain deposit is located in Kert basin (Northeast Rif, Morocco), It is accessible via a tarred road connecting Nador-Seghanghan-Dar Kabdani at a distance of approximately 30 km from Nador. Its Lambert coordinates are X = 709.300, Y = 501.000 (topographic sheet Kebdani to 1/100.000). Bentonite outcrops occur as alterations of the lower horizontal layers of trachyandesite tuff and cinerite. This alteration is in contact with greenish Miocene marl. The mineralogy composition of the samples examined indicates the presence of various contents of montmorillonite and associated minerals such as feldspars and quartz. The mineralogy dominated by aluminosilicates is reflected in the chemical composition which shows high contents of SiO2 and Al2O3. The other oxides have moderate proportions. It is Fe2O3 (1.90 wt%), K2O (0.90 wt%), MgO (5.65 wt%), and MnO (0.07 wt%). Geotechnical results show that the sample is very plastic. Importantly, the experimental adsorption results clearly demonstrate that the clay from the Iboughardain region effectively clarifies the dyeing. The removal of methyl orange (CMO = 140 mg/l) was shown to be significant (98%) under activated bentonite compared to doped bentonite (B-TiO2 20%wt). In addition, the removal of methylene blue staining at a high concentration (CMB = 120 mg/l) was able to reach significant removals of 80 and 99.9% using raw and doped bentonite, respectively.
„RELIGIJA TRAGANjA“: INTERTEKSTUALNI I INTERMEDIJALNI HORIZONT STRIPOVA O KORTU MALTEZEU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Filology and Arts, Lojanica Marija
Published: August 2023

Hugo Pratt’s opus can be considered as one of the crucial contributions of contemporary Italian art to global culture for the opening of an exhibition of his drawings in Grand Palais in Paris (1986) is identified as the initial point of institutional legitimization of the ninth art. Accordingly, it is important to mention how Umberto Eco recognized Pratt’s The Ballad of the Salty Sea as a pivotal cultural event, regarding it within the context of transcending not only the domain of popular culture but also traditional and conventional literary forms via fusing literary and comic discourse. In the light of the aforementioned, the paper aims to examine interme- dial adaptations of Pratt’s Corto Maltese comics, paying particular attention to how the graphic novels resonated through Serbian literature. Likewise, by analyzing stylistic, semiotic, narra- tive, and thematic particularities of the defined corpus, the paper would attempt to prove the hypothesis regarding the fundamental influence of English and American literary traditions on constituting Hugo Pratt’s poetics. Such an approach would facilitate the interpretation of Corto Maltese comics within the broader context of adventure fiction, which would raise the issue of ideological and ontological status of this literary genre. The paper aims to answer the following questions: is the imperative of „the useless quest” the impulse that initiates the creation of new worlds within the blank spaces between reality, hallucination, dreams, and imagination; sup- posing that the production of meaning of a literary text on the recipient horizon is essentially wandering, the unpredictable, risky and precarious endeavor without guaranteed success, is it justified to claim that every literary text is in fact a piece of adventure fiction; ultimately, is the permanent movement the ontological determinant of human identity.
POSITIVE &; NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Authors: Kustiawan Winda , Hasibuan Ahmad Andrehadi , Lubis Nurhidayah , Fayrozi Muhammad Fauzan , Maisarah Maisarah
Published: August 2023

Research that uses a case study qualitative method and the chosen research subject is the government can provide a deeper understanding of the importance of communication development through information and communication technology in the era of globalization, navigation and decentralization. Some of the findings resulting from this research are as follows: The Importance of Development Communication through ICT: Research shows that effective development communication by utilizing ICT media, especially through e-Government has a positive impact on improving good, fast and responsive public services. The use of this technology allows local governments to interact directly with the community, convey information about development programs, and facilitate active community participation in the development process. In addition, budget transparency and development programs are also important factors in building public trust in the government.
Implicit Motor Imagery Performance in Childhood Recurrent Headaches
Authors: Gözaçan Karabulut Demet , Turan Mehmet İbrahim
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate the implicit motor imagery capacities in children with recurrent headaches. The research included children with recurring headaches and children of a comparable age to the control group. The dominant hand, headache localization, intensity, and symptoms accompanying the headache were all determined, in addition to implicit motor imagery abilities and the demographic features of the children participating in the study. These results were compared by measuring the patients' and control groups' right and left lateralization accuracy percentages and response times. According to the study's findings, the group with recurrent headaches had the worse right and left discrimination accuracy percentages and decision-making times, notably in implicit motor imagery performances, than the control group. As a result, whereas children with recurrent headaches have high implicit motor imagery decision-making rates linked to proprioception, they may have impaired accurate decision-making capabilities.
Hydrotherapy for Fall Prevention In Elderly Individuals
Authors: Karaçal Rahşan , Sarı Canan
Published: August 2023

Falls and fall-related injuries of elderly individuals are an important health problem that threatens their lives. Particularly, regressions related to aging in postural control and challenging dual tasks cause falls. It has been reported that physical training and exercises related to balance are effective in reducing falls in elderly individuals. However, there are inherent difficulties for the elderly in making these exercises effective. Especially as the number of chronic diseases increases, this difficulty increases even more. For this reason, it is important to create alternative methods for performing exercises that increase balance in a more effective and safe environment. As one of these alternatives, hydrotherapy can play a fall-preventing role for elderly individuals with the properties of water that support the balance. With the reduction of the fear of falling in water, the motivation of elderly individuals to exercise may increase. They may also feel more confident when performing balance, motor, and cognitive tasks. With hydrotherapy; It is also possible to provide biomechanical and psychological well-being by making use of the buoyancy, resistance and temperature properties of water. Hydrotherapy and balance training protocols tailored to the individual needs of the elderly population are seen as an effective approach in preventing falls.
Immunization and Vaccines
Authors: Bulut Aliye
Published: August 2023

Immunity is the ability of the human body to resist almost all types of organisms and toxins that can damage tissues and organs. The most important is acquired immunity, which develops after exposure to bacteria, viruses, or toxins. Natural immunity consists of protective barriers that prevent the passage of microorganisms such as skin and stomach acid, phagocytosing cells, and the complement system. Vaccines are biological products that protect against a specific disease by stimulating the immune system. This review aims to address the concepts of immunization and vaccination. One of the most basic components of children and adults' right to a healthy life is the protection of them against diseases by vaccination. Immunization services are among the most important public health interventions for children in terms of preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and deaths.
The Impact of FDI Inflows on GDP Growth Rate and Unemployment Rate in India During 1991-2023
Authors:   Ex. Professor, Lincoln University College, Malaysia, Bhowmik Debesh
Published: August 2023

The paper examined to relate the impact of FDI inflows in India on the unemployment rate and the economic growth as measured by GDP per capita during the study period from 1991 to 2023 using Johansen cointegration and vector error correction analysis. Moreover, the behaviour of India’s FDI inflows was studied by applying nonlinear trend, Hamilton’s decomposition model and tested ARIMA(p,d,q) model. The paper found that there is at least one cointegrating equation which tends to equilibrium insignificantly. The vector error correction showed that FDI inflows is positively related with GDP per capita and negatively related with unemployment rate. There is a short run relation between FDI and GDP per capita. There is no impulse response of FDI to unemployment rate and GDP per capita.
Photocatalytic Removals of Anti-Convulsant/Epileptic (Meprobamate (MEP), Steroid Hormone (Androstenedione (ADR)) and Estrogen (Estrone (E1)) using Zinc Oxide / Zinc Sulphide-Biochar Nanocomposite
Authors:   Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, Tınaztepe Campus, Turkey, Teresa Sponza Delia
Published: August 2023

In this study the photodegradability of tree micropollutants namely meprobamate (MEP), androstenedione (ADR) and estrogen (estrone (E1)) was investigated by a zinc oxide / zinc sulphide-biochar nanocomposite. SEM analysis results showed a porouse structure was detected in the surface nanocomposite when MP were not doped while its structure exhibited a crystal layer when the MPs were bound to the nanocomposite. XPS analysis showed characteristic peaks for Zn 2p, S 2p, C 1s, and O 1s while t The peaks near 1,026.88 and 164 eV were the binding points of Zn2p and S2p1/2, respectively. According to TEM results dark points was nor detected on the surface of the biochar while to these locations was reached at the upper layers of the biochar. EDS data exhibited a heterogen layer between C , O , Zn and S elements. The maximum photodegradation yields were 89%, 89 and 99% for MEP, ADR and E1 micropollutants at a increased from 45%, 53 and %60% up to 89%, 89 and 99%at a zinc oxide / zinc sulphide-biochar nanocomposite concentration of 2 mg/l at a zinc oxide to zinc sulphide ratio of 1 to 2 and at a pH of 7.00 after 15 min phottoxidation time. The produced nanocomposide can be reused 16 times with the same yields for micropollutants. After 17. Run the yields decreased only %1.
Historitas Studi Islam
Authors: Hikmah Nurul , Anisa Vira  , Norafnan Abdul
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the historical approach in Islamic studies. The research method used is a qualitative method with the type of library research or library research, namely sourced from the works of the library, whether in the form of scientific articles, books, and so on. Of course, this research is expected as education and literacy for readers. Remembering this historical approach is very important in understanding religion, because religion itself descends from concrete situations and is related to social conditions. With this approach we will be shown the actual state of an event. Someone who wants to study a deeper understanding of the Qur'an or the events that accompanied the revelation of the Qur'an needs to be equipped with a historical approach to Islamic studies. The purpose of using the historical approach is to reconstruct past events objectively and systematically, by collecting, verifying, evaluating, and synthesizing evidence to explain the facts so that strong conclusions can be obtained. The results of this literature review show that, the large number of Muslims who only know Islamic texts but do not know how it relates to history and life in society indicates the need for an approach and methodology that explores the relationship between texts and human experience and culture through a historical approach. By taking a historical approach, a reviewer will be shown the actual situation regarding an event related to Islamic studies.
PELATIHAN PENYELENGGARAAN JENAZAH DI DUSUN RUMPALA DESA BOTOLEMPANGAN KECAMATAN SINJAI BARAT KABUPATEN SINJAI
Authors: Irfan  , Ridwan Hardiyanti , K Sulfikar , Wahidayanti Wahidayanti
Published: August 2023

Penyelenggaraan jenazah yaitu sejak sejak dari menyiapkannya, memandikannya, mengkhafaninya, menshalatkannya, membawanya ke kubur sampai kepada menguburkannya adalah perintah agama yang ditujukan kepada kaum muslimin sebagai kelompok masyarakat. Tujuan dari program kerja ini dilaksanakan untuk memahamkan masyarakat setempat terkait penyelenggaraan jenazah dan kurangnya SDM sehingga penulis menyediakan fasilitas penyelenggaraan jenazah. Program kerja ini dilaksanakan selama satu hari dengan beberapa persiapan yang maksimal. Hasil dari program kerja yang dilakukan oleh penulis  yaitu memberikan pemahaman terhadap masyarakat setempat mengenai pelatihan penyelenggaraan jenazah di Desa Botolempangan Kec. Sinjai Barat Kab. Sinjai.
Odio amarte
Authors: Jiménez Chaves Oscar
Published: August 2023

Poesía
prácticas docentes y la tasa de aprobación en la asignatura de Métodos Numéricos de plan común de ingeniería de la Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, año 2017
Authors: Hidalgo Gallardo Lorena Paola , Álvarez Becerra Rina María
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la relación entre la práctica docente y la tasa de aprobación en la asignatura Métodos Numéricos de Plan común de Ingeniería de la Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, año 2017. El alcance comprendió el plan común de Ingeniería de la Facultad de Ingeniería, sede Macul, ubicada en José Pedro Alessandri 1242, Macul. A nivel Metodológico, fue una investigación de tipo básica, nivel descriptivo, diseño no experimental transeccional correlacional-causal, enfoque cuantitativo. Las variables se desagregaron en dimensiones, en el caso de la variable práctica docente estas fueron: metodología, evaluación y utilización de las nuevas tecnologías; para la variable tasa de aprobación, la dimensión fue desempeño. Se trabajó con una muestra de 119 estudiantes, los instrumentos fueron la encuesta, que permitió identificar las prácticas docentes existentes, y las fichas de calificaciones que permitieron calcular la tasa de aprobación. Con respecto a los resultados, se encontró que el 47,06% opinó que recibió una práctica docente aceptable y el 52,94% una práctica docente excelente, sobre la tasa de aprobación se pudo establecer que fue un 70,59%. Finalmente se concluyó que la práctica docente tiene una relación positiva alta con la tasa de aprobación (Sig= 0.000; rs= 0.699). Respecto a la relación entre las dimensiones de la práctica docente con la tasa de aprobación, se concluyó una relación positiva moderada con metodología (Sig= 0.000; rs= 0.604) y evaluación (Sig= 0.000; rs= 0.509), una relación positiva alta con la utilización de las nuevas tecnologías (Sig= 0.000; rs= 0.717).
Optimización de dos coagulantes naturales coadyuvados por hidróxido de sodio para la potabilización de aguas del río Caplina
Authors: Tirado Paz Eleocadio Dionisio , Portugal Cruz María Fernanda , Apaza Atencio José Antonio , Tirado Rebaza Leo Ulises Michaell
Published: August 2023

Los coagulantes naturales son una alternativa viable para la aceleración de la sedimentación en el proceso de potabilización de aguas, con ciertos beneficios como la generación de lodos enriquecidos en nutrientes para ser aprovechados posteriormente y la inocuidad contra el ambiente, a diferencia de los coagulantes químicos. Por ello, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo: Optimizar las dosis de moringa (Moringa oleífera) y almidón de yuca (Manihot esculenta) coadyucados por hidróxido de sodio como coagulantes para la potabilización de aguas del Río Caplina de Tacna. Se realizó un diseño factorial multinivel de 5 x 5 x 3 con un total 75 unidades experimentales y se evaluó las variables: pH y tiempo de sedimentación. El rendimiento de la moringa y la yuca para la preparación de coagulantes, fue del 75 % y 15.6 %, respectivamente. Se determinó que, a una concentración de NaOH a 0.0049 M, 3.2 g/L de almidón de yuca y, 0.1 g/L de polvo de semilla de moringa, se obtendrá la dosis óptima con un pH del agua tratada de 6.6 y un tiempo de sedimentación de 6 minutos. Se concluyó que se puede sustituir parcialmente este coagulante químico convencional.
Calidad editorial asociada al índice de impacto de las revistas científicas institucionales de la región de Tacna
Authors: Salazar Paco Olga Elizabeth , Jiménez Palacios Ricardo
Published: August 2023

El estudio tuvo por objetivo determinar la asociación entre la calidad editorial e índice de impacto de las revistas científicas institucionales de la región de Tacna en el periodo 2018 – 2019. Se trató de una investigación documental, transversal, retrospectiva y de nivel correlacional. La población de estudio estuvo comprendida por 32 fascículos correspondientes a ocho revistas científicas locales. Los instrumentos la observación documental, uno referido a la verificación de las características de calidad editorial Catálogo 2.0 Latindex y el segundo al registro del índice de impacto de los fascículos evaluados. En relación a los resultados, tras la aplicación de la prueba Chi cuadrado de Pearson (p= 0,892) corrección de Yates 1,000 > α = 0,05; por tanto, no hubo asociación entre las variables de estudio. Asimismo, se encontró que sólo el 29,1% de los fascículos de las revistas científicas cumplieron con los criterios de calidad editorial Catálogo 2.0 Latindex, siendo los menos cubiertos el grupo de características de revistas en línea, de gestión y política editorial, y de presentación. En relación al índice de impacto sólo el 59,4% de los fascículos alcanzaron un valor numérico diferente de cero, el resto no obtuvo citaciones en el periodo evaluado. Finalmente, a nivel global para el año 2020 las revistas con mayor índice de impacto en Tacna fueron: Iberoamerican Business Journal, la Revista Médica Basadrina y Neumann Business Review.
Cultura y asociatividad de las MYPES de fabricación de productos textiles de la ciudad de Tacna, Perú 2022
Authors: Acosta Hinojosa Justiniano David , Castañeda Vargas Winston Adrián , Arias Vascones Gerardo Renato , Huancapaza Cora Rubén Jaime
Published: August 2023

La Cultura y la Asociatividad empresarial representan temas de gran utilidad para el sector MYPES, actualmente son herramientas alternas que pueden contribuir a su crecimiento y solventar sucesos externos que contraigan su actividad. En ese sentido, el objetivo de la investigación fue determinar cómo es la relación entre la cultura y el proceso de asociatividad de la MYPES de fabricación de productos textiles de la ciudad de Tacna, Perú 2021, se tuvo en cuenta que el rubro textil comprende gran participación de MYPES en la localidad. La población corresponde a 305 MYPES activas, el estudio es de tipo descriptivo – correlacional y el diseño es no experimental y transversal. Se utilizó un cuestionario de 40 ítems teniendo en cuenta las variables de estudio, sus dimensiones e indicadores. Las hipótesis de la investigación tuvieron que ver con la variable Cultura, sus dimensiones: Normas, Costumbres, Valores, Creencias y Tradiciones, y la relación que presentan con la Asociatividad empresarial. Se concluyó afirmando que la Cultura tiene una relación de nivel moderado con la Asociatividad de las MYPES de fabricación de productos textiles en la ciudad de Tacna. Además, las Creencias presentan una relación alta con la Asociatividad de las MYPES textiles de Tacna..