bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk factors for Undiagnosed Kidney Disease among Stable First-Degree Relatives of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ozuemba Bartholomew Chukwuka , Ezeude Chidiebele Malachy , Odenigbo Charles Uzoma , Ijoma Chinwuba
Published: February 2024

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem and has a major impact on health and cost of health care. In Nigeria, renal replacement therapy (RRT) is funded out of pockets by patients and their relatives unlike in most developed countries. There is a high clustering of the risk factors for CKD in FDRs of CKD patients, making then an ideal population for the screening for and the reversal of the modifiable risk factors that predispose to CKD.

Objective: This study determined the risk factors for CKD in the FDRs of patients

Methodology: This study involving 300 subjects: 150 FDRs of CKD patients and 150 control subjects without personal or family history of CKD. The study and control subjects were screened for CKD using urine albumin creatinine ratio (uACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Prevalence rate of the risk factors for CKD such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidaemia, hyperuricaemia and life style practices like significant smoking and heavy alcohol consumption were determined for both the FDRs and the control subjects. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 21.0. Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparing the variables between the two study groups for continuous variables that were not normally distributed and Chi square tests for categorical variables.

Results: The prevalence rate of dyslipidaemia and hyperuricaemia was significantly higher among the FDRs of CKD patients compared with the control subjects (26% versus 12%; P = 0.003) and (20.7% versus 7.3%; P = 0.001) respectively. The other risk factors for CKD that included hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, significant cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol consumption and herbal medication use were equally more among the FDRs of CKD patients compared with the controls, although not statistically significant.

Conclusion: The risk factors for CKD were common among FDRs of CKD patients. Screening for these risk factors at the earliest possible contact with the FDRs of CKD patients and taking appropriate actions to tackle the modifiable ones will prevent the development of CKD and retard the progression of the already existing disease, reduce the alarming global burden of CKD.
Más perenne que el bronce. El discurso autopoético en la lírica española contemporánea
Authors: Baños Saldaña José Ángel
Published: February 2024

Los diversos formatos en los que el ser humano ha materializado la escritura –el papiro, el pergamino, el papel e, incluso, una hoja de procesador de textos– poseen una naturaleza fungible. Infinitas amenazas salen al paso del soporte de lo artístico: el olvido que conlleva el devenir temporal, las catástrofes imprevistas (como los incendios de bibliotecas, un virus informático) y las destrucciones intencionales conforman un breve muestrario. A pesar de todo, se dijo de la poesía que era “más perenne que el bronce”, que podría durar más que las estatuas o que las superficies exclusivas sobre las que se grababa un acontecimiento importante. En este libro se estudian el funcionamiento de la literatura autorreflexiva y la evolución de la introspección lírica a lo largo de la literatura española hasta llegar a finales del siglo XX. Más perenne que el bronce: el discurso autopoético en la lírica española contemporánea, libro galardonado con el VIII Premio Internacional de Investigación Literaria “Ángel González”, aborda los desafíos de la autorreflexión al proponer una teoría de las autopoéticas aplicada al análisis histórico-literario de la poesía española.
Residents as Teachers: Benefits of Creating Infographics
Authors: Haymaker Christopher M. , Porter-Stransky Kirsten A. , Channell Adam
Published: February 2024

Introduction: While family medicine (FM) residents are expected to develop teaching skills during their residency, they often develop their approach to teaching informally, with limited explicit instruction in best teaching practices for patients or near peers. Infographics have become an increasingly common tool for teaching because of their ease of use and consistency of message. We explored the impact of an infographic assignment on residents’ teaching practices and perceptions of teaching. 
Methods: First- and second-year residents were assigned to create infographics on a topic of their choice. We transcribed and analyzed interviews using applied thematic analysis. 
Results: Residents indicated that the assignment helped them to integrate medical knowledge, identify pertinent points, and intentionally consider how they present information.
Conclusion: Creating infographics is a useful way to develop residents’ teaching skills within the context of patient care. For most residents, explicit discussion of their approach to teaching was a new experience, suggesting that more frequent and explicit reflection on teaching could benefit residents, patients, and FM residency programs.
Diseño de un modelo de medición de la socialización organizacional con enfoque hacia la gestión del conocimiento y el aprendizaje en entidades públicas: un análisis multifactorial caso Alcaldía Distrital de Barranquilla, Colombia
Authors: Robledo Fernández Juan Carlos , Martínez Moreno Omaira Cecilia , Rodríguez Arias Carlos Alberto
Published: February 2024

The implementation of knowledge management models in public sector entities is not alien to the field of strategy. This study focuses its analysis on the design of a model for measuring organizational socialization in public sector entities to obtain better criteria and technical judgments for the implementation of the knowledge and learning management strategy. With a significant probabilistic sample and a 95% confidence level, a factor analysis of principal components was carried out to identify these measurement domains or dimensions, establishing seven factors that explain a little more than 71% of the variance.
Nuevos sistemas de supervisión para el control de rondas
Authors: Barrera González Julián Garib , García Bravo Paulo Andrés
Published: February 2024

The need to supervise the work of the personnel in charge of security warrants the application of new control systems, which allow real-time reporting of compliance with the routes for which they are delegated, in such a way that senior managers can access that information. and to better supervise the execution of the activities by the military personnel in charge of carrying out these rounds or supervising that they have been carried out. In this sense, the military garrisons are the places where confidential information directed to the protection, defense and national security, established in the mission of the Navy of the Republic of Colombia, arises, therefore, the need arises to be continuously innovating the systems of supervision and control of rounds in military bases, hence, the objective of this article is to propose a new round control system at the BEIM Marine Infantry Training Base in Coveñas that allows for greater control of this activity, aligned with current technologies.
Editorial: Governance and its ecosystem — Influencing factors and performance
Authors: Rangone Adalberto
Published: February 2024

The new issue contains 22 papers committed to providing relevant analyses from multiple fields of investigation and perspectives. Digital transformation — included in a broader 4.0 development of companies — requires new development and performance perspectives, not only from new generations of entrepreneurs but also from the entire corporate governance system, both private and public. This means that entrepreneurial skills and the elements useful for making decisions to compete in the current economic context are constantly evolving.
Economic growth determinants in old and new EU countries
Authors: Zarkovic Milos , Cetkovic Jasmina , Cvijovic Jelena
Published: February 2024

The aim of our paper was to construct a model of economic growth determinants
for old and new EU and the EU28 countries. We used a strongly balanced panel
in the period from 2000 to 2020 and regression equations. For the old EU
group, our results showed a high level of statistical significance and a
positive effect of gross fixed capital formation, trade openness, government
consumption, and population on GDP growth during the observation period. In
the new EU group, trade openness, political stability, and government
consumption are significant and positively affect economic growth. When we
included the moment of accession of new EU members in the analysis, our
results showed that gross fixed capital formation, trade openness, political
stability, and government consumption had a statistically significant and
positive influence on the GDP growth rate. Interestingly, our results did
not confirm the expected positive impact of foreign direct investments and
renewable energy consumption on economic growth in our sample countries. We
found that the crisis is statistically significant and negatively affected
the GDP growth rate in both groups with a stronger impact in new EU
countries. We conclude our article with policy implications and
recommendations for future research.
Clinical Characterization and Treatment Response of Folliculitis Decalvans Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum: A Unicentre Retrospective Series of 31 Patients
Authors: Melián-Olivera Ana , Moreno-Arrones Óscar , Burgos-Blasco Patricia , Hermosa-Gelbard Ángela , Jaén-Olasolo Pedro , Vañó-Galván Sergio , Saceda-Corralo David
Published: February 2024

Folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris phenotypic spectrum has been described as a form of cicatricial alopecia. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical and trichoscopic features and therapeutic management of this condition in a series of patients. A retrospective observational unicentre study was designed including patients with folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris phenotypic spectrum confirmed with biopsy. A total of 31 patients (20 females) were included. The most common presentation was an isolated plaque of alopecia (61.3%) in the vertex. Trichoscopy revealed hair tufting with perifollicular white scaling in all cases. The duration of the condition was the only factor associated with large plaques (grade III) of alopecia (p = 0.026). The mean time to transition from the classic presentation of folliculitis decalvans to folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris phenotypic spectrum was 5.2 years. The most frequently used treatments were topical steroids (80.6%), intralesional steroids (64.5%) and topical antibiotics (32.3%). Nine clinical relapses were detected after a mean time of 18 months (range 12–23 months). Folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris phenotypic spectrum is an infrequent, but probably underdiagnosed, cicatricial alopecia. Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs used for lichen planopilaris may be an adequate approach.
Effekt av sedasjonsprotokoll til respiratorpasientar
Authors: Haugland Leni Jektvik , Reime Marit Hegg , Hegland Pål Andre
Published: February 2024

Bakgrunn Ei sentral oppgåve for intensivsjukepleiarar er å vurdere og dokumentere sedasjonsnivået til respiratorpasienten. Dette kan være utfordrande då vurderingane er subjektive og avhengig av kvar enkelt intensivsjukepleiar sin kompetanse. Sedasjonsprotokoll blir brukt for å optimalisere respiratorpasienten sitt sedasjonsnivå.
Hensikt med studien er å summere opp tidlegare forsking for å sjå på effekten av å bruke sedasjonsprotokoll til sederte respiratorpasientar.
Metode Ein systematisk oversikt med randomiserte kontrollerte studiar er utført. Det er gjennomført systematiske søk i databasane Embase (OVID), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Medline (EBSCO), Cinahl (EBSCO), Academic Search Elite (EBSCO) og Epistemonikos – i februar 2019. Det er sett opp fire utfallsmål i denne systematiske oversikta; varigheit av respiratorbehandling, lengde på intensivopphald, lengde på sjukehusopphald og mortalitet. Det er nytta metaanalyse og narrativ syntese i analyse av data. GRADE vart brukt til å vurdere kvaliteten på dokumentasjonen.
Resultat Sju RCT studiar møtte inklusjonskriteria. Metaanalysen viser signifikant lågare risiko for mortalitet for pasientar som mottek sedasjonsprotokoll, samanlikna med pasientar som ikkje får sedasjonsprotokoll, Risk Ratio 0,89 (95% konfidensintervall 0,79; 0,99). Den samla dokumentasjonen bak samanlikninga vart gradert til låg kvalitet og det er avgrensa tillit til effektestimatet. For dei resterande utfallsmåla varigheit av respiratorbehandling og lengde på intensivopphald og sjukehusopphald vart det utført ei narrativ syntese der ein ikkje finn sikker effekt av sedasjonsprotokoll. Fleire av dei inkluderte studiane hadde høg og uklar risiko for systematiske skeivheiter.
Konklusjon Bruk av sedasjonsprotokoll gir signifikant lågare dødelegheit når samanlikna med ordinær subjektiv vurdering av sedasjonsdjupne, men effektestimatet ligger nær nulleffektslinja, og kvaliteten på den samla dokumentasjonen er vurdert til låg kvalitet. For dei andre utfallsmåla finn ein ingen konsistent effekt av sedasjonsprotokoll. Fleire av dei inkluderte studiane visar effekt i favør av sedasjonsprotokoll, men det er behov for fleire RCT studiar av god kvalitet for å kunne fastslå sikker effekt av sedasjonsprotokoll.
Tverrprofesjonell in situ simulering på intensivavdelingen
Authors: Melbye Marita , Kirchhoff Ralf
Published: February 2024

Bakgrunn Det å handle korrekt og effektivt i krevende og uventede situasjoner, er ofte avgjørende for faglig forsvarlig pasientbehandling i intensivavdelinger. In situ simulering kan være en god pedagogisk metode for trening av situasjoner som krever høyt nivå av teamfungering. For at slik simulering skal gi et godt læringsutbytte må den være godt planlagt og organisert. Egenskaper ved læringsmiljøet vil være forhold som kan påvirke individuell og kollektiv læring på kort eller lang sikt.
Hensikt Hensikten med denne studien var å utforske hvilke erfaringer leger og sykepleiere har med tverrprofesjonell in situ simulering ved intensivavdelinger. Hovedfokuset var å utforske organisering av in situ simulering og egenskaper ved læringsmiljøet.
Metode Studien har et kvalitativt design. Data er samlet inn via tre fokusgruppeintervju med totalt tre leger og elleve sykepleiere. Datamaterialet er analysert inspirert av Malteruds modifiserte versjon av systematisk tekstkondensering.
Resultat To meningsbærende enheter ble identifisert. Den første meningsbærende enheten «Organisering av tverrprofesjonell in situ simulering ved intensivavdelinger» består av underkategoriene «In situ simulering er ulikt organisert for leger og sykepleiere» og «Egen og andres roller i teamtreningen». Den andre meningsbærende enheten «Egenskaper ved læringsmiljøet av betydning for læring ved tverrprofesjonell in situ simulering» består av underkategoriene «Sårbarhet i simuleringssituasjonen» og «Fasilitator og læringsmiljøet».
Konklusjon Studien viser at deltakerne har ulike erfaringer med tverrprofesjonell simulering ved intensivavdelinger i forhold til organiseringen og læringsmiljøet.
Inspira 3 2020
Authors: Leonardsen Ann-Chatrin Linqvist
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 3, 2020. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. 
Innhold
Redaktøren uttaler seg: Ann-Chatrin Leonardsen
Å simulere de krevende samtalene med pårørende: En evaluering av kommunikasjonstrening med skuespiller: Cathrine Mathisen, Marte-Marie Wallander Karlsen, Lena Günterberg Heyn
Tverrprofesjonell in situ simulering på intensivavdelingen - erfaringer blant leger og sykepleiere: Marita Melbye, Ralf Kirchhoff
Emergence delirium - en undergruppe av postoperativt delir: Siri Gurandsrud Karlsen, Maren Solberg Sandal
Intervju med statssekretær Anne-Grethe Erlandsen: Ann-Chatrin Leonardsen
Inspira 4 2010
Authors: Jensvold Karin
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 4, 2010. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. Tidsskriftet ble godkjent som vitenskapelig publiseringskanal i november 2018.
Innhold
Leder: Marit og Hildegunn
Noen tanker om mastergrad i spesialsykepleie: Anne Eikeland, Marit Gimnes
Sikkerhetsklima i operasjonsavdelingen: Arvid Steinar Haugen og Eirik Søfteland
Sykehusinfeksjoner og pasientsikkerhet: Astrid Berland, Signe Berit Berentsen, Doris Gundersen
“De er jo så skjønne.........”: Gunnbjørg Fisktjøn, Hilde Kari Burud-Grimsgård
- Vi skal bli en ettertraktet gruppe: ALNSF-styret
Nasjonal pasientsikkerhets-kampanje ”På vakt”: Karin Jensvold
Avtroppende redaktør Inspira: Karin Jensvold
Kan ultralyd være et hjelpemiddel for anestesisykepleiere?: Hege Nilsen, Bjørn Myrer Lund, Gun Britt Bjørk Iversen, og Lise Strid
ALNSF – nytt
NSFLIS – nytt
Inspira 1 2011
Authors: Leonardsen Ann-Chatrin Linqvist
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 1, 2011. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. Tidsskriftet ble godkjent som vitenskapelig publiseringskanal i november 2018.
Innhold
Leder: Marit og Hildegunn
Påtroppende redaktør Inspira
Presentasjon av ny redaksjon
Lungerekruttering - En sykepleieoppgave i intensivavdelingen?: Liv elin Schei
Fra sykepleier til forsker: Arvid Steinar Haugen
Ny utgave av Anestesisykepleie : Inger Liv Hovind
Blir det beste det godes fiende? Anestesi under vanskelige forhold: Torben Wisborg og Bjørn Bjerkan
Hjemme hos oss i Finnmark: Bjørnar Wilhelmsen, Ingunn Larsen og Kjersti M. Fagerstad
Medlemmer av ALNSF eller NSFLIS: Hvilken lokalgruppe tilhører du?
Videreutdanning i prehospitalt arbeid for anestesisykepleiere: Ellen Marie Lunde
Intensivsykepleie 2010: Tove Guldbrandsen
Anestesisykepleiernes Landsgruppe av NSF: Stine T. Smith
Presentasjon av styret i NSFLIS: Elin Staffenak
ALNSF – nytt
NSFLIS – nytt
Inspira 3 2011
Authors: Leonardsen Ann-Chatrin Linqvist
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 3, 2011. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. Tidsskriftet ble godkjent som vitenskapelig publiseringskanal i november 2018.
Innhold
Leder: Marit og Hildegunn
Intensivsykepleieres tiltak for å forebygge komplikasjoner ved enteral ernæring hos respiratorpasienter: Julia Høyem og Jeanette Fossøy
Har PCA noen nytteverdi prehospitalt?: Stein Atle Puntervoll
Aktiv kjøling av pasienter med subarachnoidalblødning - Hva er hensikten og hva kan intensivsykepleieren bidra med?: Rita Aune og Hilde Johnsen
Hypotensjon ved spinal-anestesi i forbindelse med planlagt keisersnitt: Line Bolvåg
Kongens fortjenestemedalje til Kirsti Hodne Skard
Generalforsamling og fagdager i Kristiansand: Anne Mette Nygaard
Fagkongress i Hammerfest: Ann-Chatrin L. Leonardsen og ellen Lunde, SØ-HF, Fredrikstad
Aktivitetskalender
ALNSF – nytt
NSFLIS – nytt
Inspira 4 2011
Authors: Leonardsen Ann-Chatrin Linqvist
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 4, 2011. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. Tidsskriftet ble godkjent som vitenskapelig publiseringskanal i november 2018.
Innhold
Leder: Marit og Hildegunn
TANZANIA - min afrikanske drøm: Vigdis Robberstad
Nevromuskulære komplikasjoner hos intensivpasienter: Lise Reinset
Helserelatert livskvalitet og kroniske smerter hos pasienter før og etter hjertekirurgi: Kari Hanne Gjeilo
Vurderinger i forhold til friskgassflow til pasienter i anestesi: Therese Jenssen Finjarn og Kari-Anne Thygesen
Munnstell mot VAP - hvilke faktorer virker inn på intensivsykepleiers evne til å utføre munnstell til den oralintuberte pasienten?: Kristian Odberg
Aktivitetskalender
ALNSF – nytt
NSFLIS – nytt
Inspira 2 2012
Authors: Leonardsen Ann-Chatrin Linqvist
Published: February 2024

Dette er en fulltekst av tidsskriftet Inspira nummer 2, 2012. Merk at tidsskriftet publiseres av Cappelen Damm Akademisk fra og med 15. januar 2021. Tidsskriftet ble godkjent som vitenskapelig publiseringskanal i november 2018.
Innhold
Leder: Marit og Hildegunn
NO-gass til pasienter med alvorlig respirasjonssvikt: Tonje Åsrud Larsen og Susanne Haugen
Trygg anestesi ?!: Harald Kjerstad
I hvilken grad kan tidlig mobilisering av intensivpasienten bidra til å begrense utviklingen av delirium?: Beate Birkeland
Rapport frå røde Kors i Peshawar, Pakistan: Turid Sørhus
Aktivitetskalender
ALNSF generalforsamling og fagkongress i Oslo: Ellen Lunde
Videreutdanning i prehospitalt arbeid for anestesi- og intensivsykepleiere
Info fra redaksjonen
ALNSF – nytt
NSFLIS – nytt
Bør vi snakke om porno i barneskolen? En studie om undervisning tilknyttet seksualitet og pornografi på mellomtrinnet
Authors: Kjekshus Reite Andrea , Mardal Ingri Elise , Killengreen Siw
Published: February 2024

Selv om pornografi har eksistert i årtusener har innholdet og tilgjengeligheten de siste tiårene utviklet seg i en eksplosiv fart. Barn og unge i Norge i dag har stor tilgang til digitale verktøy, og det er en økning i andelen som eksponeres for pornografisk innhold på nett. Denne studien har undersøkt hvordan denne nye hverdagen blir behandlet i barneskolen. Lærere i naturfag og samfunnsfag har gjennom en spørreundersøkelse svart på hvordan denne tematikken blir håndtert på barneskolen. Lærerne har blant annet blitt spurt om de mener det bør undervises om hva pornografi er på mellomtrinnet. Et stort flertall svarte at dette temaet bør tas opp, og over halvparten av lærerne har undervist om pornografi på mellomtrinnet. Undervisningen som skjer er i hovedsak gjennomført med utgangspunkt i dialog, og oppstår som oftest spontant i klasserommet. Ved å i større grad gjennomføre planlagt undervisning om pornografi, kan innholdet knyttes til det tverrfaglige temaet folkehelse og livsmestring. Det vil kunne gi elevene bedre informasjon og veiledning på dette området.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Should we talk about pornography in primary school?
Although pornography has been around for millennia, its content and accessibility has evolved at an explosive rate in recent decades. Young people in Norway today have almost all access to digital tools, and there is an increase in the proportion exposed to pornographic content online. This study has investigated how this new everyday life is treated in primary school. Through a survey, teachers in science and social studies have been asked how this topic is handled in primary school. A large majority of the teachers that participated in this survey state that pornography should be addressed, and 62 per cent of teachers have taught this topic. The teaching that takes place is mainly based on dialogue, and largely arises spontaneously in the classroom. By more often carrying out planned teaching on pornography, the topic can be linked to, among other things, setting boundaries, consent, body image pressure, and digital competence. These are key aspects in sexuality education, and also fit into the interdisciplinary topic of public health and life skills.
Remaining life expectancy of Korean hemodialysis patients: how much longer can they live?
Authors: Park Hayne Cho , Kim Do Hyoung , Cho AJin , Kim Bo Yeon , Lee Miri , Kim Gui Ok , Kim Jinseog , Lee Young-Ki
Published: February 2024

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) patients have a higher mortality rate compared to the general population. However, no study has investigated life expectancy in Korean HD patients so far. Therefore, this study aimed to calculate the remaining life expectancy among Korean maintenance HD patients and compare it to those of the general population as well as HD patients from other countries. Methods: Baseline data were retrieved from HD quality assessment data from 2015. Among the patients over 30 years old who were alive at the beginning of 2016 (20,304 males and 14,264 females), a total of 22,078 (12,621 males and 9,457 females) were still alive at the end of 2021 while 12,490 (7,683 males and 4,807 females) were deceased during 6 years of follow-up. We used the life table method to calculate the expected remaining years of life in 2-year increments. Results: The remaining life expectancies for 60-year-old patients were 11.64 years for males and 14.64 years for females. The average remaining life expectancies of the HD population were only about half of the general population. Diabetic patients demonstrated shorter life expectancy compared to patients with hypertension or glomerulonephritis. The remaining life expectancy of Korean HD patients was similar to that of Japanese and was almost double that of HD patients in Western countries such as Europe and the United States. Conclusion: The HD population shows a shorter life expectancy compared to the general population. Longitudinal analysis should be warranted to analyze the effect of advanced dialysis technology on improved survival rates among the HD population.
Exploring Forensic Challenges and Insights: Implications of Genetic Analyses on Degraded DNA Samples
Authors: Kalhari Rathnayake Rathnayake Weerakoonge Ruchira
Published: February 2024

Identifying missing persons from different types of body parts poses an intricate challenge for law enforcement and forensic experts. Identification through human remains is challenging when the available body parts don't contain distinctive features, commonly used for anthropological analysis. The complexities arise from the fragmentation of remains and difficulties in obtaining viable biological samples due to decomposition and expose to other factors enhancing degradation. The absence of personal information and known reference samples for familial identification further amplifies the complexities in the process. When dealing with different types of human remains and lacking additional information of those missing individuals, the analysis centered on DNA as the most dependable and potentially definitive method for identification. In such scenario, it is imperative to select ideal tissue among different tissue types for DNA extraction followed by optimized DNA extraction protocols and STR amplification kits with different markers to achieve consistent DNA profiling in identification purposes.
Plastic and Transplantation Surgeries
Authors: El Danaf Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Enthusiasm ensures continuous evolution through trials and errors. Surgical developments rely on a strong foundation in basic medical and surgical sciences, as well as training in procedural technical skills and the accumulation of experience. Tissue transfer serves as the common ground between plastic and transplantation surgery. Both disciplines require precision and often involve micro vascular expertise.
Lercanidipine Over Other Calcium Channel Blocker in Elderly Patients & its Renal Protection in Future
Authors: Sonawane Darshan Sharad
Published: February 2024

A calcium channel blocker called lercanidipine shows promise as a treatment for hypertension, especially in older people. Exhibiting greater effectiveness in comparison to other calcium channel blockers, it presents encouraging opportunities for the management of hypertension. Its use has a low risk to renal function, which sets it apart from other medicines in its class that might have a negative impact on the kidneys. Consequently, lercanidipine distinguishes itself as a beneficial and well-tolerated treatment choice for hypertension patients, providing a possible way to address cardiovascular issues without jeopardizing renal function, particularly in the elderly population.
Transformasi Karakter Anak: Rahasia Sukses dalam Membentuk Karakter AUD Melalui Pendidikan di Rumah
Authors: Hanurawati Putri Cicilia , Aprily Nuraly Masum , Qonita Q , Mulyana Edi Hendri
Published: February 2024

Instilling character education in early childhood is one of the responsibilities of parents. Character education must be implemented from an early age to shape children into independent human beings, individuals with noble character. The purpose of this study is to describe the character formation of early childhood through education at home or by the family. This research method uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques use literature studies using various articles, books, and other sources as data sources. The research results show that the success of character formation in children depends on parenting and support from the environment to form positive character in early childhood. A parenting style that give precedence to frankness and supportive support from parents develops children's positive characters.
Dobraduras Dinâmicas e o Desenvolvimento do Pensamento Geométrico
Authors: Silveira Priscila Ferreira , Notare Márcia Rodrigues
Published: February 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa desenvolvida a partir da proposta de exploração de dobraduras dinâmicas que resultam em figuras geométricas, construídas em ambiente de geometria dinâmica e analisa a partir dessa exploração o desenvolvimento do pensamento geométrico e da argumentação. A investigação foi conduzida por um experimento prático, realizado com estudantes do nono ano do Ensino Fundamental. A partir das atividades dinâmicas elaboradas, foi oportunizado o desenvolvimento de aspectos essenciais do pensamento geométrico, como a exploração, formulação e teste de conjecturas, assim como o incentivo à argumentação na Educação Básica. O material foi desenvolvido em formato de livro digital no GeoGebrabook, e propõe a manipulação de objetos geométricos dinâmicos que simulam dobraduras em folhas de papel, nos quais os alunos foram incentivados a explorar e argumentar. Utilizamos o modelo de Van Hiele de níveis de compreensão que descrevem sequencialmente características do processo de pensamento geométrico para a análise do experimento. Os resultados apontam que, com a exploração das dobraduras dinâmicas virtuais e o incentivo à argumentação, é possível o desenvolvimento de aspectos essenciais do pensamento geométrico e o resgate da argumentação na Educação Básica.
Gradual exercises aimed at the formation of ethnocultural competence in teaching proverbs to vietnamese students
Authors: Нгуен Тхи Зиеу Линь
Published: February 2024

Рассматривается понятие «этнокультурная компетентность» в сфере образования. Большое внимание уделено типам упражнений, факторам, которые необходимо учитывать при построении градуальных упражнений, а также критериям для оценки уровня сформированной этно-культурной компетентности учащихся. Предложен дидактический материал, иллюстрирующий представленные упражнения. Описаны упражнения, разработанные по градуальному принципу с целью формирования этнокультурной компетентности вьетнамских учащихся в процессе обучения пословицам с этнокультурным компонентом.

The author highlights the importance of incorporating ethnocultural components in teaching Russian as a foreign language, especially in the context of globalization, and emphasizes that acquiring ethnocultural competence is one of the primary objectives of foreign language teaching. The author examines the concept of “ethnic culture” in the field of education and categorizes ethnocultural components, such as the culture of communication, behavior, history, lifestyle, traditions, customs, and holidays. Furthermore, the author proposes two approaches to define the concept of “ethnocultural competence”: from the perspective of students and from the perspective of teachers. The author also emphasizes the significance of anticipating factors and types of exercises that should be considered before designing gradual exercises, as well as criteria for assessing students’ levels of ethnocultural competence. The author outlines the principles of developing exercises that aim to form the ethnocultural competence of Vietnamese students while teaching proverbs containing ethnocultural components. These principles include a gradual transition from the initial to the final stages, a gradual increase in the complexity of exercises, and a sequential approach. Using these principles, the author describes the didactic materials that exemplify the exercises built on the presented principles. The author suggests that gradual exercises aim to form ethnocultural competence have a great teaching potential.
Features of quantum measurement standards and special status of the second in the SI-2019
Authors: Neyezhmakov Pavel , Vasylieva Olena , Pavlenko Yurii
Published: February 2024

The implementation of the New SI in 2019 and the definition of base units in terms of “defining constants” has significantly changed the metrology methods and led to the introduction of a quantum approach to the reproduction of units. The paper highlights a number of features of quantum methods and measurement standards, the ultimate accuracy of which is limited only by the “quantum structure of nature”. For electrical measurements, the implementation of the New SI means the end of the dualism that has existed since 1990. The dualism was that the SI defined the ampere – base unit of electricity – by mechanical measurements and quantities, and for reference measurements in practice, it was recommended to use the quantum effects of Josephson and Hall.

A number of features of quantum methods and measurement standards are considered, which made it possible to increase the accuracy of reproduction of electrical units (and even earlier – units of time and length) by several orders of magnitude compared to the “pre-quantum” era.

Another feature of the SI-2019 was the fact that it linked the units of all base quantities to the second and thus paved the way for the reproduction of units in terms of defining constants (which are fixed without uncertainty in the SI-2019) and the second, which is measured with the highest accuracy. Thus, the main task of metrology is to establish the relationship between the measured value and the second. In electrical measurements and some other types of measurements, this function is performed by quantum methods, which are described in this paper.

The extremely high accuracy of time measurements, the availability of its transfer via communication lines, and the system-forming nature of the second determine its special status in SI-2019.

The paper presents that the success in creating frequency measurement standards in the optical range promises further improvement of the accuracy of the second, which only raises its status and may lead to official revision of its definition in terms of the frequency of another quantum transition already existing in the optical range.

It is suggested that the development of quantum measurement methods, the counting nature of these methods, and the features of the second mentioned in the paper bring us closer to the creation of a new metrology that will be a logical continuation of quantum metrology and which can be conventionally called “digital”.
Uncertainty of estimating the characteristic parameter of the two-component mixture
Authors: Volodarskyi Yevhen , Lushchyk Dmytro
Published: February 2024

The issues of estimating the quality of two-component mixtures, which is determined on the basis of a characteristic parameter, are considered. The value of the characteristic parameter is determined based on the measurement results of component parameters, followed by the calculation according to the model equation.

Since the estimation is carried out in so-called industrial conditions, a parallel-serial organization of the measurement procedure was chosen, in which a common measurement channel (MC) is used. With such an organization, the accuracy of the measurement is mainly determined by the characteristic bias of the conversion characteristic of the MC. Performing computational operations on the measurement results leads to instrumental correlation, which makes a certain contribution to the combined standard uncertainty when estimating a characteristic quantity, which, for example, in the confectionery industry and construction, is moisture.

Research of the reproduction accuracy of a two-component mixture was carried out.

To reduce the influence of moisture deviation of the components, the calibration was carried out to compare the calculated value of the characteristic quantity with the model one.

The uncertainty of estimating the characteristic parameter during the control measurements when monitoring the stability of the technological process is analyzed. It was established that the presence of instrumental correlation increases the uncertainty of estimating the characteristic value by two times. To increase the accuracy of the estimation, a method and its structural implementation are proposed, which allows significant reducing the combined standard uncertainty.
Embracing the Evaporative System in Air Conditioning Technology for Efficient Cooling Solutions
Authors: Gde Widiantara Ida Bagus , Negara I Gede Artha , Bangse Ketut
Published: February 2024

The use of an air conditioning system requires large amounts of electrical energy to carry out repeated vapor compression cycles. The use of an evaporative cooling system in this research is by spraying condensate water on the condenser, which is one solution to absorb condenser heat. Another thing that can be done is to reset the fan speed on the condenser to cool it. Resetting the fan speed on the condenser can also help improve AC performance and reduce electrical energy use. The test was carried out by modifying the 1 Pk R-410a AC split condenser by installing 6 nozzles, 2 rows of 3 columns and a DC pump to spray water on the condenser. The independent variables of this research are spraying position and fan speed. The result obtained from the research is an increase in COP by 35% and a reduction in electrical power usage by 15% by using additional water spray with a nozzle behind the condenser both when blowing the full blower and when the blower blowing speed is reduced by 75%. The use of evaporative systems in air conditioning technology is a promising solution to achieve sustainable and efficient cooling solutions.
Various Types of Biodiesel as Sustainable Fuel Choices: a Review
Authors: Maksum Hasan , Ilham Ilham , Purwanto Wawan
Published: February 2024

The energy sources used today are non-renewable energy. Non-renewable energy, if used continuously will experience scarcity. Therefore, renewable energy sources are needed as an alternative energy. One of alternative energy source is biodiesel. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from vegetable or animal raw materials. The sustainability and diversity of biodiesel feedstock sources make it an attractive option for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The problem is that all existing natural resources have not been utilized, the potential availability of raw materials and their production, lack of knowledge about the types of biodiesel and other types of biodiesel that can be developed. This article aims to review the different types of biodiesel that are being researched and developed and increasing knowledge and becoming a reference regarding the potential of natural resources and the opportunity to develop other types based on the potential of available natural resources. The research method used is a literature review study using the Publish or Perish 8 application, on the search menu Google Scholar is selected. Article search retrieved September 19, 2023. Based on this search, 14 articles were obtained that were in accordance with this research. The research results showed that the various types of biodiesel are bintaro oil, hazelnut oil, corn oil, crude palm oil, hydrotreated vegetable oil, kapok seed oil, rubber seed oil, used cooking oil, kesambi oil and graphene nanoplatelets. Each type of biodiesel has its own advantages, while the biodiesel feedstock that has the potential to be produced in large quantities is palm oil. This research also suggests that Indonesia's natural resource potential is very large, so we can also process and develop other types of biodiesel which can be used as alternative fuel.
Performance of Automatic Temperature Control System in Pyrolysis Reactor of LDPE Plastic Waste
Authors: Putrawan I Made Agus , Susila I Nengah Darma , Suparta I Nyoman
Published: February 2024

Pyrolysis is a process of decomposing material at high temperatures without or with limited air and is an alternative waste treatment which is considered quite prospective to be developed. Plastic waste treatment as pyrolysis fuel, is strongly influenced by operating conditions, which consist of the thermal properties of plastics such as the LDPE type, which are still massively used in society. This research processes LDPE type plastic waste using technology fixed bed pyrolysis type batch reactor with a capacity of 0.01 m³ with initial heating from external heat of LPG energy source. The pyrolysis process takes in a closed reactor and the mass flow rate of the condensate flows naturally to the condenser for the condensation process to become pyro-oil product. Optimization of the reactor pyrolysis was carried out by adding insulated heat cover to reduce heat losses during the heating process. The addition of automatic temperature control to regulate the heating rate, makes operation control easier and reducing fluctuations in temperature distribution during pyrolysis process. The research was carried out with three operating temperature variations of 250, 275, and 300 °C using 0.8 kg LDPE plastic waste for batch test. The performance of automatic temperature control was observed using a digital thermometer and a comparison of the results before and after installation was carried out at a temperature of 300 °C. The results showed that heating temperature control which was previously done manually gives fluctuating results with a temperature difference of up to 50 °C. With the addition of an automatic temperature control system, the operating temperature during the pyrolysis process shows relatively lower fluctuations with a maximum difference of 20 °C. The initial heating energy consumption from LPG and the fuel consumption rate (FCR) show an increase along with the increase in the pyrolysis operating temperature setting.
Clinical approval of intra-peritoneal instilation of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for the treatment of acute peritonitis
Authors: Shurma A.I. , Grynchuk F.V.
Published: February 2024

To conduct a preliminary evaluation of the clinical use of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for the treatment of acute peritonitis (AP).Material and methods. 20 patients. The causes of AP were perforated gastroduodenal ulcers – 7, colon perforation – 7, acute appendicitis – 3, small bowel perforation – 2, one case each of mesenteric thrombosis and uterine perforation. Diffuse AP was detected in 4 (20%) patients, generalized – in 16 (80%). The 1st, control, group and the 2nd, experimental groupб included 10 patients each. Similar basic treatment was used in both groups. Patients of the 2nd group at the end of the operation were injected intraperitoneally with a solution of G-CSF with 0.9% NaCl (5 μg/1 ml) at a dose of 10 μg per 1 kg of body weight. After the operation, the amount of glucose (AG), creatinine (AC) in blood plasma, prothrombin index (PI), nuclear index (NI), stress index (SI), leukocyte intoxication index (LII), neutrophil-lymphocyte index (NLI), neutrophil-mononuclear index (NMI), lymphocyte-monocyte index (LMI), immunological reactivity index (IRI).The results. NI in the 2nd group increased after a day (p<0.01), then prevailed almost all the time. SI after a day in both groups was almost not different. On the 3rd day, the SI in the 1st group significantly increased, and in the 2nd group, it decreased. Later there were opposite changes. After a day, LII decreased in both groups. After 3 days, LII decreased in the 1st group (p<0.05). In the 2nd group, after 3 days, LII increased significantly (p<0.01) and decreased after 7 days. NLI indicators changed similarly. In the 1st group, NMI significantly (p<0.05) decreased after 3 days and remained low. NMI significantly prevailed in the 2nd group, increased (p<0.01) after 5 days. In the 1st group, LMI decreased all the time. In the 2nd group, LMI increased (p<0.01) after 2 days, decreased after 3 days, and increased (p<0.05) after 5 days. IRI in the 1st group, after it increased for 3-5 days, then decreased. In the 2nd group, IRI changed like LMI. AG in the 1st group prevailed all the time. In the 1st group, AC increased for 5 days, in the 2nd group - it constantly decreased. PI in the 1st group decreased for 5 days, in the 2nd group it normalized after 3 days, then increased.Conclusions. 1. According to the complex of integral evaluation criteria, in patients with AP who underwent intraperitoneal instillation of G-CSF solution, signs of adequate functioning of cellular components of immune protection were found after the operation. 2. According to the complex of biochemical criteria, signs of an early reduction in the manifestations of intoxication and recovery of kidney and liver function were found in such patients. 3. The results of clinical approbation indicate the possibility and perspective of using this method of treatment for patients with AP.
To hele them of somme sekenesses and maladyes and all illness of the stomach. On the rivalry between illness, sickness and malady in Middle English
Authors: Kaźmierczak Weronika Małgorzata
Published: February 2024

The present paper analyses the fates of the native nouns illness and sickness and those of the French borrowing malady in Middle English. Focusing on the regional and temporal dimensions of their rivalry, the study uses the evidence from the Innsbruck Corpus of Middle English Prose (ICMEP, Markus 2008), a collection of 129 works of Middle English prose. The analysis also makes use of other databases such as Collins English Dictionary (CED), the Historical Thesaurus of English (HTE), Middle English Dictionary online (MED), Merriam-Webster Dictionary (MWD), and the Oxford English Dictionary online (OED). The degree of the adaptability of the terms in question is best reflected in their varied frequency in the ICMEP’s texts. The tentative research results place malady (107 attestations in total) far behind its Germanic equivalent sickness (701 attestations). A single instance of illness testifies to its low recognisability in the Innsbruck Corpus of Middle English Prose, probably due to its being often replaced by sickness, which leads to a considerable reduction in the use of the term.
Qualitative Research in the Time of a Disaster Like COVID-19
Authors:   Adventist University of Africa, Wa-Mbaleka Safary , Costa António Pedro ,   Universidade de Aveiro
Published: February 2024

The year 2020 will go down in history as the year when the whole world was challenged with one invisible enemy that changed everything in human society in the 21st Century. It is the worst modern pandemic that has shaken all aspects of human life. It is clear that no one in any field was well prepared, if prepared at all, for COVID-19. The newness of this pandemic has given room for several qualitative research opportunities to help understand and address the social implications. In this paper, we discuss the social trends of COVID-19, the role qualitative research should play during a disaster such as this pandemic, and how to conduct qualitative research about and during such a disaster. This paper also introduces the Crisis Recovery Stages model that can help researchers move effectively in the production mode despite the disaster. The paper also generates ideas for current issues that can be addressed through and about qualitative research.