bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Obesity Stigmas in News Stories and the Role of Sources in Two Leading Newspapers in the United States and South Korea
Authors: Kim Hyang-Sook , Chung Mun-Young
Published: April 2023

Regardless of the gap in the number of countries with low versus high obesity rates, a similar degree of negative perceptions about obesity and obese individuals is pervasive throughout the world. Despite the inevitable negative social conception of obesity and obese individuals regardless of their country origins, little research has explored (a) the likelihood that newspapers contributed to the obesity stigmatization in societies and (b) how different, if at all, newspapers in those countries depicted obesity and obese individuals in news stories. Undergirded by the attribution theory and the model of stigma communication, a content analysis of two leading newspapers—one in the United States and one in South Korea—found that the American newspaper produced more stories with obesity stigmas than the Korean newspaper. Unlike the assumption of the attribution theory, news stories with an obesity stigma included not only personal, but also social levels of attributions of obesity in both countries’ newspapers. However, health expert sources might cancel out the potential harms of situating obesity-related stigmas in news stories in both newspapers. Implications of stigma communication are discussed to understand the possibility of biased, unhealthy news production.
“You can use the app instead of guessing”: Women’s use of period-tracking mobile applications for menstrual management
Authors: Rubinsky Valerie , Cooke-Jackson Angela , Gunning Jacqueline N. , Bartson Christina
Published: April 2023

This study investigated how 191 women use period-tracking mobile applications. Findings revealed that approximately half of our respondents use some form of period-tracking mobile application. Women who use period-tracking mobile applications report using them to track and predict their menstrual cycle, keep track of menstrual symptoms, and use the information for easier and more accurate communication with their healthcare provider. In addition, women report using period-tracking mobile applications to track fertility as a means of pregnancy prevention. Women who did not use period-tracking mobile applications frequently reported that they did not feel a need to use them because their hormonal birth control predicted and regulated their period for them, and thus there was no need for a mobile application to do it. Lastly, several participants identified not using period-tracking mobile applications because they did not trust them. Reinforcing and extending previous literature, the present study highlights a tension concerning self-monitoring and self-care (Lupton, 2014), usefulness (Moglia et al., 2016), and opportunity for autonomy.
A netnographic assessment of a laboratory scientists' WhatsApp group
Authors: Udenze Silas
Published: April 2023

Adopting a qualitative methodology (netnography), this study explores the WhatsApp group experience of scientists in the Laboratory Service Department of Natic Hospital in Abuja, Nigeria. Based on interviews with ten scientists and the analysis of the archived comments of the WhatsApp group for four months (October 2019 – January 2020), the study found that the scientists of the department experience WhatsApp from diverse perspectives, including "cyberspace classroom," "formal learning," "affordability," and "convenience." The study found that a significant disadvantage arising from the use of WhatsApp is posting unwanted content. Nevertheless, this does not restrain its use as a considerable number of scientists admit to its potency in their work. Besides, this study revealed that there are two levels of determinants to using and joining the WhatsApp group: individualistic and organizational determinants. This study concludes that WhatsApp is effective in engendering health communication among scientists of the Laboratory Services Department of Natic Hospital.
Confidence in Telemedicine: Women’s Attitudes and Norms toward Mail-Order Birth Control
Authors: Griffith Rachel , Kang Jin-Ae
Published: April 2023

With the framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study explores factors explaining the motivations of women to use mail-order birth control. An online survey was conducted with 603 women aged 18-44 from states in the southern and midwestern US. Five in-depth phone interviews supplemented the numeric and verbatim data provided by the survey. Our study finds that women with positive attitudes toward purchasing birth control online are more likely to use such a service. Perceived norms also have a positive impact on their intention to purchase mail-order birth control. Women with prior experience of communicating with online doctors are more likely to order birth control online. However, women have mixed views on the advantages and disadvantages of online doctor-patient communication, insurance coverage, and the reliability of telemedicine. Previous strategies for promoting mail-order birth control have focused on reducing financial burdens or saving time. There is little to no research that addressed psychological factors that affect the purchase behavior of mail-order birth control. This study helps us better understand how women’s attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived barriers influence the use of mail-order birth control services.
ASSESSING THE USE OF THE WHATSAPP STATUS UPDATES TOOL FOR COVID-19 RELEVANT HEALTH COMMUNICATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE COMMUNICATION STUDENTS IN GHANA
Authors: Essel Emmanuel
Published: April 2023

This study assesses how users employ the WhatsApp status updates tool to share COVID-19 relevant information, their motivation for this behaviour, and its influence on their adherence to the prevention messages about the disease. By employing the Technology Acceptance Model, in-depth interviews were used to examine how young adult undergraduate communication students aged between 18-25 years old in Ghana use WhatsApp status updates to share COVID-19 relevant messages. A thematic analysis revealed that participants use this tool to attract attention and engender interaction with people on COVID-19 preventive messages among their phone contacts. This paper concludes that WhatsApp status updates are a useful tool for sharing COVID-19 relevant messages among young adult undergraduate communication students in Ghana.
Recent advances in waste-based and natural zeolitic catalytic materials for biodiesel production
Authors: Marinkovic Dalibor , Pavlovic Stefan
Published: April 2023

Considering the current world crisis and definite future energy challenges,
biomass-to-fuel transformation is increasingly becoming important both to
the policy makers and to the industry. In this perspective, the valorisation
of oils and fats via transesterification/esterification reaction is an
attractive method for producing biodiesel with qualities suitable for diesel
engines. The recent interest indicated a significant shift to industrial
waste valorisation as another approach for achieving process eco-efficiency.
In this respect, the use of zeolite-based catalysts for the production of
biofuels is reviewed here, with a special emphasis on the utilization of
waste raw materials following the principles of green chemistry and
sustainable development. Zeolites are interesting due to their outstanding
catalytic properties, including the presence of intrinsic acid sites, simple
loading of base sites, shape-selectivity, and high thermal stability. Neat
zeolites or modified by the loading of active species are classified into
several groups following their origin. For each group, the most relevant
recent results reported in the literature are reviewed together with some
critical considerations on the catalyst effectiveness, stability,
reusability, and economy of synthesis. As an important part required for
understanding and optimization of the biodiesel production process, the
mechanisms of the reaction were discussed in detail. Finally, key
perspective directions for further research studies were carefully
identified and elaborated.
Advances in biodiesel production research
Authors: Bankovic-Ilic Ivana , Miladinovic Marija
Published: April 2023

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Evaluation of sorption and solubility of materials based on calcium aluminate
Authors: Josipovic Renata , Petrovic Violeta , Popovic-Bajic Marijana , Kuzmanovic-Radman Irena , Umicevic-Davidovic Mirjana , Djeri Aleksandra , Zivkovic Slavoljub
Published: April 2023

Introduction. In addition to good biological properties, biomaterials should
also possess appropriate physical properties in order to provide stability
and longevity at the place of application. The aim of this work was to
evaluate physical properties of an experimental nanostructured material
based on calcium aluminate (CAL) and calcium silicate (CS). Material and
method. The research used nanostructured calcium aluminate synthesized by
the hydrothermal solgel method from the individual components of calcium
aluminate (CaO?Al2O3), calcite (CaCO3) and barium sulfate (BaSO4) as an
X-ray contrast agent and calcium silicate (CS). The prepared material was
placed in plastic molds with a diameter of 5 ? 0.1 mm and a height of 2 ?
0.1 mm. After setting time, the materials were left in an incubator at 37?C
for 24 hours, and then they were removed from the mold and absorption and
solubility of the materials was calculated. MTA (Angelus Londrina, Brazil)
was used as a control material. Results. The lowest material solubility was
recorded with MTA (0.255 mg/mm3), followed by calcium silicate (0.267
mg/mm3), and the highest with calcium aluminate (0.725 mg/mm3). The
difference was statistically significant between calcium aluminate and MTA
(p = 0.001901) and between calcium aluminate and calcium silicate (p =
0.002550). After 28 days in deionized water, the lowest water sorption was
recorded with MTA (0.347 mg/mm3), followed by calcium silicate (0.357
mg/mm3), and the highest water sorption was measured with calcium aluminate
(0.474 mg/mm3). Statistically significant differences were observed between
calcium aluminate and MTA (p = 0.000283) and between calcium aluminate and
calcium silicate (p = 0.001576). Conclusion. Material solubility and water
absorption of calcium aluminate-based nanostructured material was
significantly higher compared to calcium silicate (CS) and MTA.
Application of atomic force microscopy in investigations of dental alloy surfaces
Authors: Segota Suzana
Published: April 2023

Introduction. The aim of this informative paper is to show the importance and
key role of atomic force microscopy, on one hand, in quantitative
determination of the physicochemical changes on the surfaces of dental
materials due to their exposure to acids and, on the other hand, in
quantification of changes in the physicochemical properties of the surfaces
of dental alloys after their processing and the consequences of the
processing itself on the quality and applicability of the same. Methods.
Atomic force microscopy was used to obtain data quantitatively describing
nanoscale changes in Co-Cr dental alloys caused by exposure to formic acid
over a 7-day period and to describe the effects of electropolishing and
black brush polishing on the surface roughness of dental alloys. Results.
Analysis of the topography and roughness of the surfaces of alloys treated
with a black brush and electropolishing shows that both methods are
applicable in dentistry and leave defects of insufficient size for
microorganisms. Treatment of the studied alloys with formic acid leads to an
increase in surface roughness, indicating the presence of corrosion
processes, especially in the areas of interdentritic nanocrystals.
Conclusion. The aforementioned effects of processing and treatment of Co-Cr
alloys can be followed in great detail using the technique of atomic force
microscopy, especially by analysing the surface topography and its
roughness. The method is of extraordinary importance for the evaluation of
the use of Co-Cr alloys in dentistry.
Split crest technique - an effective method in dental implantology for narrow ridges: A case report
Authors: Biocanin Vladimir , Pejanovic Djordje , Antonijevic Djordje , Ciric Marija , Tambur Zoran , Zaric Svetislav
Published: April 2023

Introduction. Implant placement with simultaneous bone augmentation presents
procedure with high risk of complications. In those situations, one of the
surgical procedures with promising outcomes is the split crest technique.
Case report. A 69-year-old edentulous patient was referred to the Clinic of
Oral Surgery, at the Faculty of Dentistry in Pancevo. The width of the
mandibular alveolar ridge in the inter-canine region was 2 mm. For the ridge
splitting and expansion, a special split and expansion kit was used (Esset
KitR, Osstem, South Korea). The procedure started with crestal remover
carbide cylindrical bur of 7 mm diameter for flattening of the alveolar
ridge to the width of 4 mm. Then, a sharp lance drill was used to mark the
places for implant osteotomies and placement. After that, 1.8 mm twist drill
was used to prepare a bed of 10 mm depth, and a 13 mm saw was directed
vertically. Set of expansion drills were used to expand the alveolar ridge
gradually. Two implants 3.5x10 mm each (TSIII SAR, Osstem, South Korea) were
inserted in the region of lower canines and the space between split buccal
and lingual bone lamellae remained empty. Initial stability of inserted
implants was assessed by implant stability quotient (ISQ). The values for
implant stability were high for both inserted implants (98 and 93). After
the surgical procedure, a control CBCT was done. The wound healed
uneventfully. Conclusion. Split crest technique seems to be a predictable
alternative for implant placement in narrow alveolar ridges.
Hematopoietic NLRP3 and AIM2 Inflammasomes Promote Diabetes-Accelerated Atherosclerosis, but Increased Necrosis Is Independent of Pyroptosis
Authors: Hsu Cheng-Chieh , Fidler Trevor P. , Kanter Jenny E. , Kothari Vishal , Kramer Farah , Tang Jingjing , Tall Alan R. , Bornfeldt Karin E.
Published: April 2023

Serum apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) predicts incident cardiovascular events in people with type 1 diabetes, and silencing of APOC3 prevents both lesion initiation and advanced lesion necrotic core expansion in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes. APOC3 acts by slowing the clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, but lipid-free APOC3 has recently been reported to activate an inflammasome pathway in monocytes. We therefore investigated the contribution of hematopoietic inflammasome pathways to atherosclerosis in mouse models of type 1 diabetes. LDL receptor–deficient diabetes mouse models were transplanted with bone marrow from donors deficient in NOD, LRR and pyrin domain–containing protein 3 (NLRP3), absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) or gasdermin D (GSDMD), an inflammasome-induced executor of pyroptotic cell death. Mice with diabetes exhibited inflammasome activation and consistently, increased plasma interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18. Hematopoietic deletions of NLRP3, AIM2, or GSDMD caused smaller atherosclerotic lesions in diabetic mice. The increased lesion necrotic core size in diabetic mice was independent of macrophage pyroptosis because hematopoietic GSDMD deficiency failed to prevent necrotic core expansion in advanced lesions. Our findings demonstrate that AIM2 and NLRP3 inflammasomes contribute to atherogenesis in diabetes and suggest that necrotic core expansion is independent of macrophage pyroptosis.

Article Highlights

The contribution of hematopoietic cell inflammasome activation to atherosclerosis associated with type 1 diabetes is unknown. The goal of this study was to address whether hematopoietic NOD, LRR, and pyrin domain–containing protein 3 (NLRP3), absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) inflammasomes, or the pyroptosis executioner gasdermin D (GSDMD) contributes to atherosclerosis in mouse models of type 1 diabetes. Diabetic mice exhibited increased inflammasome activation, with hematopoietic deletions of NLRP3, AIM2, or GSDMD causing smaller atherosclerotic lesions in diabetic mice, but the increased lesion necrotic core size in diabetic mice was independent of macrophage pyroptosis. Further studies on whether inflammasome activation contributes to cardiovascular complications in people with type 1 diabetes are warranted.
Hematopoietic NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasomes promote diabetes-accelerated atherosclerosis, but increased necrosis is independent of pyroptosis
Authors: Hsu Cheng-Chieh , P. Fidler Trevor , E. Kanter Jenny , Kothari Vishal , Kramer Farah , Tang Jingjing , R. Tall Alan , E. Bornfeldt Karin
Published: April 2023

  

Serum apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) predicts incident cardiovascular events in people with type 1 diabetes and silencing of APOC3 prevents both lesion initiation and advanced lesion necrotic core expansion in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes. APOC3 acts by slowing the clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, but lipid-free APOC3 has recently been reported to activate an inflammasome pathway in monocytes. We therefore investigated the contribution of hematopoietic inflammasome pathways to atherosclerosis in mouse models of type 1 diabetes. LDL receptor-deficient diabetes mouse models were transplanted with bone marrow from donors deficient in NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3), absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2), or gasdermin D (GSDMD), an inflammasome-induced executor of pyroptotic cell death. Mice with diabetes exhibited inflammasome activation, and consistently, increased plasma interleukin-1b (IL-1b) and IL-18. Hematopoietic deletions of NLRP3, AIM2 or GSDMD caused smaller atherosclerotic lesions in diabetic mice. The increased lesion necrotic core size in diabetic mice was independent of macrophage pyroptosis because hematopoietic GSDMD-deficiency failed to prevent necrotic core expansion in advanced lesions. Our findings demonstrate that AIM2 and NLRP3 inflammasomes contribute to atherogenesis in diabetes and suggest that necrotic core expansion is independent of macrophage pyroptosis.

  
Verbalization of Deontic modality in English and Tatar (fiction based)
Authors: Муллагалиев Н.К. , Ахметзянов И.Г. , Гараева А.К.
Published: April 2023

Исследование направлено на изучение вербализации деонтической модальности в англо-американских художественных произведениях и их переводах на татарский язык. Статья предполагает сравнительно-сопоставительное изучение языковых средств, которые используются в английском и татарском языках для проявления деонтической модальности. В рамках исследования выделяются наиболее универсальные компоненты языка, которые участвуют в формировании деонтической модальности, перечисляются распространенные модальные конструкции, приводятся примеры их употребления в обоих языках. Ключевые слова: языкознание, филология, модальность, деонтическая модальность, художественный текст, перевод, английский язык, татарский язык

This article examines the transfer of the functional-semantic category of modality in the process of transition from English to Tatar. The research is aimed at studying the verbalization of the deontic modality in Anglo-American fiction and their translations into the Tatar language. Thus, the article assumes a comparative study of the linguistic means that are used in the English and Tatar languages for transmitting deontic modality. Within the framework of the study, the most universal components of the language that are involved in the formation of deontic modality are identified, common modal constructions are listed, and examples of their use in both languages are given. The novelty of the work lies in the fact that it assumes a more global view of the concept of deontic modality, considering this category as a combination of various linguistic means: morphological, lexical, grammatical and semantic within the framework of two linguistic realities at once.
Studies on the Chemical Composition and Storage Properties of Chinchin Enriched with Polyphenol Extracted from Amaranthus viridis L
Authors: SA Adeleke
Published: April 2023

The chemical composition and storage properties of enriched chinchin were investigated. Crude polyphenol extract from Amaranthus viridis L was added to chinchin formulations at 0.00%, 1.00%, 2.00%, 3.00% and 5.00% and fried at 155.02 °C for 10.21 minutes. The proximate, mineral, antioxidant properties and shelf life of the enriched chinchin were assessed. The protein (12.35 to 19.81 %), fat (18.17 to 18.59%), crude fibre (0.45 to 0.54%) and ash contents (1.25 to 2.85%) increased as the level of enrichment increased while carbohydrate (62.10 to 53.79 %) and moisture content (5.70 to 4.72%) reduced with increasing level of enrichment. There was increase in mineral (Ca, Mg, K, Fe, Zn) and all antioxidant properties of the samples as enrichment level increased. Sample shelf life also increased as the enrichment level increased. The study concluded that the addition of polyphenol extract significantly improved the nutrients, antioxidant and the shelf stability of chinchin
Sensory Evaluation of Camel Milk Set Type Yoghurt as Affected by Addition of Starch, Skim Milk and Storage Periods
Authors: AI Ahmed
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted in the laboratory of Dal Group for food, department of quality and new product development (NPD), Khartoum, Sudan, to assess the sensory properties of camel milk set type yoghurt fortified with 4% milk protein, 1% gum Arabic in order to assess the effect of addition of skim milk powder and modified starch either individually or combined at different levels on the sensory quality of yoghurt, and to compare these properties of camel milk yoghurt processed with addition of stabilizer to that processed without stabilizer. The effect of storage period on the sensory quality of camel milk set type yoghurt was also investigated. Nine panelists were chosen to judge on the quality of camel milk set type yoghurt in terms of appearance, body texture, mouth feel, taste, aroma and overall acceptability. The sensory evaluation was evaluated by scoring procedure. The panelists were given a hedonic questionnaire to test the mentioned sensory characteristics when fresh and after 7, 15, 21 and 30 days of storage periods. The findings indicated that the sensory evaluation of camel milk set type yoghurt treatments were appeared significant (p≤0.05) in some yoghurt samples. According to the results, the relationship between the sensory attributes and the fortification type/ratio was found to be had significant (p> 0.05) roles in some yoghurt samples. The sensory evaluation tests indicated that the camel milk set type -yoghurts fortified with 3% SMP had significantly (p≤0.05) higher scores in appearance, mouth feel, texture, taste and flavor. However, the product supplemented with 3% SMP showed better overall acceptability scores compared to other treatments. In concluded remarks panelists gave the highest scores for flavor, texture, appearance and overall acceptability to the yoghurt fortified with skim milk than the control and other yoghurt samples, more research is needed to evaluate the microbial and quality aspects of camel milk set type yoghurt as recommended point of view for future work.
Investigation of Impact of Biofield Energy Healing Treatment on Physicochemical, Thermal and Spectral Properties of Magnesium Gluconate
Authors: S Jana
Published: April 2023

Magnesium plays important role in the functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, and bones of human body. It is incorporated in the form of magnesium gluconate in various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical supplements due to its wide applications. This study was done with the objective to analyse the effect of The Trivedi Effect®- Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment on the physical, thermal, and spectral properties of magnesium gluconate. In this regard, the sample of magnesium gluconate was divided in two parts, in which first part was kept untreated and termed as control sample. Besides, the second part was remotely treated by the renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Mr. Mahendra Kumar Trivedi with The Trivedi Effect®- Biofield Energy Healing Treatment and termed as Biofield Energy Treated sample. Consequently, both the samples were analyzed using PXRD, PSA, DSC, TGA/DTG, UV-Vis, and FT-IR analytical techniques. The PXRD analysis revealed that the crystallite sizes and relative peak intensities of the treated sample showed variations in the range of-25.01% to 185.79% and 6.99% to 32.99%, respectively along with 13.03% increase in average crystallite size as compared to the control sample. The particle sizes d10, d50, d90, and D(4,3) values of the treated sample were significantly decreased by 3.70%, 21.88%, 22.03%, and 21.16%, respectively, along with 10.75% increase in the surface area as compared to the control sample. The DSC studies showed minor decrease in melting point (0.10%) with 3.74% increase in the latent heat of fusion of the treated sample, compared to the control sample. Besides, The TGA/DTG analysis represented alterations in the weight loss pattern and maximum thermal degradation temperature (Tmax) of the treated sample. The analysis revealed three steps thermal degradation, in which the variation was observed from -6.79% to 10.14% in terms of weight loss along with 0.24% increase in the total weight loss of the treated sample, compared to the control sample. The Tmax of the first two peaks were found to be increased by 6.90% and 1.28%, while 3rd and 4th peaks were slightly decreased by 0.57% and 0.24% in the treated sample, compared to the control sample. The Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment might produce a new polymorphic form of magnesium gluconate, which may have a better solubility, absorption and bioavailability profile along with altered thermal stability compared to the untreated sample. Thus, the Biofield Energy Treated magnesium gluconate would be helpful in designing the better nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulations with better therapeutic responses against the magnesium deficiency.
Pyruvate-Enriched Fluids as a Novel Medical Solution and Beverage
Authors: Zhou Fang-Qiang
Published: April 2023

Pyruvate has been extensively and intensively studied since a half century ago. An abundance of experimental researches, in vitro and in vivo, in both animals and humans demonstrate that pyruvate is an unique anion, which is more beneficial in protection of multiple cell/organ metabolism and function than anions in commercial medical fluids and health beverages. The robust advantages of pyruvate action are mainly enhancement of anoxia/hypoxia tolerance, correction of hypoxic lactic acidosis and improvement of glucometabolic disorders in addition to anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammation and protection of mitochondria, leading to reversal of the Warburg effect in various pathogenic attacks, including severe hypoxia/ ischemia, hypo/hyperglycemia, trauma/burn and sepsis. Many investigations in animals and humans, in vivo, reveal pyruvate protections with absence of clinical adverse effects. Innovative pyruvate-enriched fluids, both crystalloids and colloids, would be more favorable than current fluids in clinical resuscitation due to therapeutic effects in addition as a volume expander. Pyruvate-enriched oral rehydration salt (Pyr-ORS, equimolar pyruvate replacement of alkalizers in WHO-ORS) also would be more beneficial than WHO-ORS in oral rehydration, peri-operative fluid management and prehospital rescue. Alternatively, oral Pyr-ORS-based beverages may be helpful in plateau tourism, diabetes care and anti-aging. This review cited most important animal experiments and human tests with pyruvate dosages applicated, suggesting the effectiveness and clinical safety and recommending innovative Pyr-ORS-based beverages as both medical care when short of medical supply and functional drinks in endurance exercises. Pyruvate, as a novel nutritional componence, applications in clinical scenarios would be another most important medical advance this century.
New Administrative Territories in Indonesia and its Implications to Fisheries Extension Activities
Authors: Taryoto Andin H
Published: April 2023

Democratization process in Indonesia is implemented, among other thing, through the enactment of Decentralization policy nation-wide. Fisheries extension activities are activities that are also impacted directly and indirectly by the policy. By using qualitative indicative approach at provincial level, this study was conducted accordingly. It was found that no substantial indication that the decentralization policy led to a better performance of fisheries extension at provincial level. Moratorium policy for the establishment of new administrative territories is therefore supported by this result of the study.
Live Feeding Strategy for Striped Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) Larvae
Authors: Ikbal Illijas Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Snakehead fish is an important freshwater fish in several developing countries, such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. This fish has the potential to be cultivated. This study aimed to determine the feeding live feed strategy on snakehead fish, specifically from endogenous to exogenous live feed. This natural feeding transition is crucial for snakehead fish culture. The brood stock fish spawned naturally, and then the eggs were incubated and hatched in an aquarium. The newly hatched larvae were kept in an aquarium for two days before subjected to experiments. A total of 200 larvae were put into the aquarium and maintained without feeding. The mortality rate of larvae was calculated every hour until all larvae die. The second experiment was to calculate the amount of live feed Artemia salina consumed by larvae every day and identify the stage of the larva, where the consumption of live feed could be reduced and replaced with artificial food. All the experiment units were carried out with 3 replications. The results showed that the newly hatched larvae without being fed could survive up to 3 days, but after 10 days, the mortality reached 50%, and after 18 days, the mortality reached 100%. Consumption of live feed could be started on larvae aged 3 to 11 days after hatching, at age 12 to 17 days, larvae must be fed with a combination of live feed and artificial food with more amounts of live feed than artificial food, and at the age of 18 to 22 days after hatching the amount of live feed can be reduced, and the amount of artificial feed is increased. Therefore, the accuracy of feeding is a very important stage in aquaculture, especially in fish hatcheries.
Development of Semi-Dried and Smoked Laminates from Pangasius Sp. and it’s Storage Stability under Vacuum Packaging
Authors: Dhar Bahni
Published: April 2023

Fish is an easily digestible food with rich in protein content and nutritional value, but also a highly perishable product especially in hot climates and tropical areas. Many traditional curing practices are followed in order to preserve this perishable meat and also for value addition with minimum cost involvement. Since the traditional process of drying and smoking is associated with unhealthy conditions and poorquality product, it could be improved by adopting mechanical process. Pangasius fish, due to the high fat content and distinctive odour, are much less preferred by the consumer, thus offering lower prices. Therefore, value addition of this product would be a better option to use. In this study, semi dried laminates and smoked laminates has been developed through increases surface area to ensuring uniform drying and were improved the shelf life or oxidation of lipids could be controlled by vacuum packaging at ambient condition. The data showed that there was a no significant effect of moisture, SSP and rehydration capacity, between both products while protein, lipid, ash, NPN, TVBN, PV and TBA was significant effect between both products during storage period (84 days) at the p<0.05 level. TPC content was found to exceed its acceptable limits after 8 weeks. The sensory data revealed that smoked laminates has acceptable limit for maximum 10-12 weeks and semi-dried one for 8 weeks.
Oil Spills and Remote Sensing Monitoring Challenges
Authors: Marghany Maged
Published: April 2023

This article has illustrated a handful of other concepts in addition to oil spills. This study investigated the harm caused by oil spills in a region, as well as the consequences of oil exploration and extraction on the environment, economy, and politics. The concept of oil spills, their causes, their different types, and the impacts of these calamities on the marine ecosystem are all covered in detail in this review. Oil spill management and response are essential for the environment and society. This review also provides basic information on monitoring oil spills from space. Optical and microwave remote sensing techniques have been used to address oil spill monitoring issues. The possibility of false alarms from lookalikes is the main problem when using radar and microwave data to monitor an oil spill. Therefore, numerous issues must be addressed to detect oil spills in space. It is crucial to combine these technologies with additional approaches such as in situ measurements and ground-based observations.
Piezosurgery - Safe and Reliable Method for Direct Sinus Lift
Authors: Sharma Dr. Shalender
Published: April 2023

Piezosurgery is an alternative technique over conventional oral surgical procedure which is gained popularity in the field of dentistry. It offers a minimally invasive technique that reduces the risk of damage to soft tissues and important structures such as nerves, blood vessels, and the mucosa. This device is being used in osteotomies, periodontology and implantology, oral surgical procedures and in sinus augmentation procedures. The most important features of Piezosurgery include the selective cutting of bone depending on bone mineralization, without damaging the adjacent soft tissue (e.g. vessels, nerves or mucosa), providing a clear visibility in the operating field, and cutting with sensitivity without the generation of heat. This case report illustrates its use in the direct sinus lift procedure.
Clinical Management of Neonatal Pneumothorax using Improvised Chest Tube and Suction Machine in Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Kesiena Odion-Obomhense Helen
Published: April 2023

Neonatal pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the pleural space. The appropriate size neonatal chest tube with its underwater seal is often not available in many institutions, so we improvise. We present a case report of the clinical management of a two day old male neonate with imperforate anus who had pneumothorax post colostomy creation and our improvised intervention using a size 3 endotracheal tube as our chest tube, 750 ml of water bottle as our underwater seal, and this connected to a suction machine for facilitated drainage of air from the pleural space. This case report is intended to provide an alternative method of intervention in areas where appropriately sized chest tubes underwater seal drainage systems are not available.
The Challenges of Achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 in a Sub-Saharan African Country (Kenya)
Authors: NJM Mwang’ombe
Published: April 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of 2 Physicians per 10,000 population. Thirty of the 47 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are below this level, 7 just qualify and only 10 are above this figure. The physician population ratio for SSA countries is currently 13 per 100.000 compared to 164 per 100,000 for United Kingdom and 279 per 100,000 for United States of America (USA).
Malignant Transformation of Intracranial Epidermoid Cyst to Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Faraji-Rad Mohammad
Published: April 2023

Intracranial Epidermoid cysts (ECs) are rare, benign tumor of central nervous system that appears from maintain ectodermal implants. Malignant transformation of an EC to squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) is rarely reported. Intracranial squamous cell carcinoma has known as a poor prognosis condition that optimal modalities remain uncertain. We present the case of 43-years old male complained 3 months severe headache and right eye hemianopia. Primary evaluation depicted right homogenous brain mass which was successfully totally removed. Pathological assessment found epidermoid cyst without any sign of malignancy. Six months later, patient was referred with episodes of intermittent headache and right eye blindness. After initial imaging, new tumor was growth in same site of frontal epidermoid cyst. Second surgery was performed and pathological report discloses to be a malignant SCC. SCC transformation was confirmed by two expert neuro- pathologists. The exact underlying mechanism causing malignant transformation is not definitely known and it seems SCC may have been transformed due to chronic inflammatory respond to epidermoid cyst. Literature reviews demonstrate that, although, optimal total resection in addition adjuvant radiotherapy is the recommended management of choice, patient’s general survival of this condition is generally poor and long-term follow-up is important.
Evaluating Enrollee Perceived Benefit of the Contributory Scheme Post Implementation in Katsina State Contributory Scheme North-West of Nigeria
Authors: Lawal Nasiru
Published: April 2023

Background: The Katsina State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KTSCHMA) is visualized as one of the single most powerful social security interventions in the State’s effort geared toward the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Agency is designed to provide a cost-effective comprehensive healthcare delivery system for employees of formal sectors, self-employed, poor, and vulnerable groups. This study was conducted to assess the perceived benefit, problems and suggested ways of improving the scheme among civil servants in Katsina state, Nigeria. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study conducted among 393 state civil servants. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique and data was obtained using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 2.5 to obtain frequencies, means, and standard deviation. Results: The majority 53.8% of the respondents had reported reduced out-of-pocket expenditure as the major perceived benefit of the scheme, 20.9% easy access to healthcare service delivery, 13.2% availability of quality drugs, 9.3% affordable healthcare delivery, 2.6% short waiting time and 0.2% reported the benefit of the scheme is to achieve universal health coverage. Regarding the scheme perceived problems, almost half 50.5% of the respondents indicated the unavailability of most prescribed drugs as the main problem, and the majority 54.4% reported regular monitoring of the scheme operations by the Agency as the main way of improving the scheme. Conclusions: Reducing out-of-pocket expenditure and easy access to qualitative healthcare service delivery is the main enrollee perceived benefit of the scheme and the finding in this study show the high level of out-of-stock of prescribed drugs. Major suggestions proffered by enrolees for improving the scheme covered were regular monitoring of Healthcare Providers, provision of drugs and consumables, sensitization workshops on the modus operandi of the scheme, prompt response to enrollee complaints, and continuous review of the policy.
Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession through a Webinar-Based Format
Authors: Buzolits Johanna
Published: April 2023

Objective: This article describes a multiple session training on vicarious trauma which were delivered to groups of professionals (N = 2 to 24) working as legal advocates for domestic violence, elder abuse victims and adults in long term care. Hypothesis: Addressing vicarious trauma of legal professionals through a webinar-based format will lower trauma exposure responses and lead to better self-care and well-being. Methods: The training participants were mostly lawyers employed with legal aid and state entities and were regularly exposed to details of traumatic experiences of their clients. They also experienced challenges in dealing with systems that may not be acting in their client’s best interests. Many of the participants were working with less than adequate resources. The training took place mainly over video conference and addressed issues such as: understanding neurobiology of trauma, providing trauma-informed services, vicarious trauma, assessing professional quality of life, exploring one’s trauma exposure response, and developing adequate self-care strategies. To evaluate the program a mixed method, post-test survey was conducted via Survey Monkey (N = 16) that assessed the level of trauma exposure response before and after the training, the likelihood of engaging in self-care strategies, and qualitative data was used to evaluate the relevance of various training topics. Results: Results indicated a statistically significant reduction in trauma exposure response, willingness to engage in several types of self-care, and specific suggestions for their organization to engage in further Trauma Stewardship activities. Conclusion: Using a webinar-based format was an effective approach to addressing vicarious trauma in legal professionals. A detailed description of the training will be provided and suggestions for ongoing education on trauma stewardship, vicarious trauma, trauma exposure response, and self-care strategies will be offered.
Dealing with Transitions Thanks to Janus
Authors: Demierre-Berberat Patricia
Published: April 2023

This article suggests a reflection on transitions through the lenses of depth analytical psychology and the representation of the mythic Roman god, Janus. Some transition-related factors and signs of being lost in transition will be explored as well as the implication of having an one-sided vision. Finally, the author proposes an interpretation of Janus’symbolic characteristics to help to understand and manage transitions.
Reflection on the Concepts of Psychopathology and Normality
Authors: Willequet Pierre
Published: April 2023

Based on the wisdom of language, this article looks at the etymology of two terms that are fundamental to the world of mental health: the word “psychopathology” on the one hand, and “normality” on the other. By looking at their linguistic roots, a profusion of meanings is revealed, referring to what could be called the genius of signifiers.
Sources and Genesis of the Need to Believe
Authors: Mijolla-Mellor Sophie de
Published: April 2023

It is the affect and not the representation of God that constitutes the impact point of psychoanalytic approach to religion. Therefore, psychoanalysis does not enter directly in dialogue with philosophy or with theology. But, far from disregarding the presence and power of the religious dimension in the human mind and in societies, Freud proposed a specific approach based on two main elements: oceanic feeling and nostalgia.
Art Therapy & Authority: Anger, Rebellion and Resilience
Authors: Katz-Mazilu Irina
Published: April 2023

For centuries, authorities have been patriarchal and vertical, following the law of the strongest in a binary vision of world, life and human being. If limitless and unquestionable, authority inevitably collapses into abuse and destruction. Facing the danger of authoritarianism, the democratic society moves to develop more humanistic organisation by exploring the possibilities of the distributed leadership. Art offers a specifically deep response to inner and outer conflicts. Based on the creative process, arts therapies address either individual and community violence and dictatorship. When the therapeutic relationship is collaborative and inclusive, art therapy contributes to the evolution of current forms of authority to new ones. Resisting and preventing power abuse is a main object if in therapy and education. Art and art therapy use positive anger to help treating trauma, enhance resilience and globally support mental and physical health.
Genetic Diversity and Performance of Tuberose (Polianthes Tuberosa L.) Genotypes at Gazipur, Bangladesh
Authors: Das Srijan Chandra
Published: April 2023

Seven Tuberose genotypes viz. TR-001, TR-002, TR-003, TR-004, TR-005, TR-006 and BARI Tuberose-1 were studied to evaluate their performance at the Floriculture Research Field, Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur during the period from April, 2015 to January, 2016. The genotype TR-001, TR-004 and TR-005 produced strong scented flowers. The quantitative data revealed that BARI Tuberose-1 required the minimum days (17.67) to reach 50% germination of bulbs and also to reach 50% spike emergence (90 days). TR-001 produced the longest spike (86.49cm). The longest rachis (42.18cm) and the maximum number of florets/spike (47.23) were recorded by TR004. The longest (6.03cm) and the largest (3.80cm) florets were observed in TR-003 and TR-002, respectively. The largest (3.40cm) and the heaviest bulbs (30.0g) were recorded in TR-001. The maximum number of flower sticks/clump (4.33) as well as the maximum flower and bulb yield/ha (266,000 spikes and 582,270 bulbs/ha, respectively) were recorded in TR-003. TR-006 produced the highest bulblets weight/ha (6.60 t). BARI Tuberose-1 remained fresh for the longest time (14.83 days) in the field and also in the vase (7.07 days). The highest percentage of florets (65.63%) was opened by the genotype TR-004. Number of florets showed significantly positive association with rachis length. The spikes length showed significantly positive association with number of spikes and negative significant correlation with leaves/clump.
Fear of COVID-19 and mother to infant bonding in postpartum women: Comment
Authors: Mungmunpuntipantip Rujittika , Wiwaitkit Viroj
Published: April 2023

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A cross sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students regarding COVID-19 in Northern India
Authors: Ahuja Prerna , Kaur Jaspreet , Puri Deepika , Meshram Pravin , Matreja Prithpal Singh , Kumar Jayballabh
Published: April 2023

Background: Practicing preventive measures essential to control the spread of infection and possessing the required knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 could possibly affect the behavior and perception of medical students towards the disease which must be observed and studied. Studies have been conducted to assess medical students’ willingness to volunteer in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but not many have focused on their level of pandemic preparedness and eligibility to volunteer. Our study explored the knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students, and also helps to develop effective action plans regarding the reopening of medical colleges in India.

Material and methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done in a tertiary care center in North India on Medical and Dental undergraduate students spanning across all professional years after they gave a written informed consent. A self-designed questionnaire was established based on published literature. The study questionnaire consisted of four sections - socio-demographics of students, knowledge, attitudes/beliefs and practice-based statements about COVID-19.

Results: 238 students participated in this study and for majority (79.4%) of students the major source of information for gaining knowledge towards COVID-19 was social media. All students were aware that COVID-19 spreads through droplet infection, 94.1% responded that people with chronic illnesses were at high-risk of infection and 91.2% and 88.2% reported that fever and dry cough were the main symptoms of COVID-19 respectively. The majority of students disagreed that they would avoid isolation (n=147), and the students also disagreed on aspect of keeping the report confidential if a near one is affected (n=140). Though there were no statistically significant differences (p<0.05) in the level of knowledge, attitude and practices found between students studying in different professional years.

Conclusion: To conclude, the results of our study showed that major source of information for gaining knowledge for COVID-19, was through social media. The students demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge, attitude and practices for the prevention of COVID-19.