bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some Features of Correction of Adipose Tissue Dysfunction
Authors: Filiniuk P.Yu. , Shishkin A.N. , Pchelin I.Yu. , Khudyakova N.V. , Volovnikova V.A. , Kulibaba T.G.
Published: January 2024

The rapid spread of obesity and associated cardiovascular disease is of serious concern in the scientific and medical field. Despite diverse approaches to solving these problems, there is still no visible success in the fight against obesity at the population level, and cardiovascular pathology still remains one of the main causes of death and disability in the world. This leads to attempts aimed at finding new therapeutic options. Targeted pharmacological therapy for adipose tissue dysfunction represents one of the potential solutions. In the present article, we review the effects of adipocytokines such as adiponectin and leptin, as one of the most well-studied markers of disruption of the normal functioning of adipose tissue, as well as some modern approaches to pharmacological correction of their effects on the cardiovascular system. The analysis of the data shows that hypoadiponectinemia and hyperleptinemia in combination with leptin resistance are associated with cardiovascular disease and poor prognosis, and correction of pathologically altered levels of the above-mentioned adipocytokines to achieve their optimal ratio may represent a relevant therapeutic goal.
Editor's Note: Bright Days Ahead for National Sunshine Week
Authors: Cuillier David
Published: January 2024

National Sunshine Week, led by News Leaders Association since 2005, will be coordinated by the University of Florida Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project starting this March 2024. The Brechner FOI Project is preparing the transition and welcomes suggestions and collaborations toward promoting the public's right to know.
Effect of Seed Pelleting Application of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on Germination and Growth of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Authors:   Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand, Jeephet Phetcharat , Thawong Nararat ,   Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand, Atnaseo Chuthamat ,   Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand, Hermhuk Sutheera ,   Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand, Kangsopa Jakkrapong ,   Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand
Published: January 2024

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are commonly used to pellet seeds. Different bacterial strains affect germination and plant growth in varying ways. The objective of this experiment was to study the effects of seed pelleting with three strains of bacteria on changes in germination, vigor, seedling growth, and the plant growth of lettuce. The experiment followed a completely randomized design with four repetitions and five treatments: without pelleting (T1), pelleting with CaSO4-zeolite only (T2), pelleting with 1×107 CFU/mL Stenotrophomonas sp. strain sk3 (T3), pelleting with 1×108 CFU/mL Burkholderia sp. strain 3-DB05 (T4), and pelleting with 1×108 CFU/mL Enterobacter sp. strain 4-RB05 (T5). Burkholderia sp. and Enterobacter sp. were more effective in producing indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), and pelleting seeds with these strains resulted in higher germination rates and seedling growth compared to unpelleted seeds when tested in both laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Seed pelleting with 1×108 CFU/mL Enterobacter sp. promoted plant growth and resulted in significantly higher leaf and root weight. Therefore, seed pelleting with 1×108 CFU/mL Enterobacter sp. strain 4-RB05 is recommended to improve the germination and plant growth of Red Oak Leaf lettuce seeds.
A consensus report on the development of growth screening tool for preschool-aged children
Authors: Shanbhag Praful , Sapre Gautam , Vilas Wadambe Sushant , Chawla Barkha , Salis Sheryl , Kore Roshan , Rahul Preethi
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The first few years of a child’s life are the most crucial for appropriate growth and development. As per the latest National Family and Health Survey (2019-21), India still faces a dual burden of malnutrition with a significant number of children below the age 5 either stunted, wasted, or overweight. This necessitates periodic screening of a child’s growth. Early identification can go a long way in addressing areas of concern and improving future health outcomes. Objective: This tool was created with the objective of screening the holistic growth of preschool children. Methodology: A questionnaire was developed taking into consideration four important aspects that need to be tracked to assess the holistic growth and development of a child – Body mass index (BMI), questions related to health habits, overall well-being and immunity and, age-appropriate achievement of developmental milestones. An advisory board committee was formed comprising three Paediatricians, one Developmental Paediatrician, and three Nutritionists. Results: Questions under each category were discussed and finalized. A consensus on the scoring pattern was reached and the tool was developed after the agreement of all the board members. The tool was named “Growth Chakra”. Conclusion: This tool is an easy parent-friendly tool to assess growth in preschool children. This tool is not a diagnostic tool and cannot replace medical advice. The findings of this tool will help create awareness about the child’s growth and help to identify the need for medical or nutritional intervention.
Determining the toxicity of the biomass of Cladophora sp.
Authors: Kushnir V. I. , Kosenko Yu. M. , Patereha I. P. , Kabanets A. S. , Shkilnyk O. S. , Gutyj B. V.
Published: January 2024

Finding new or alternative feeds, feed additives, and raw materials safe for health and the environment is significant in intensifying livestock production. At the same time, the fodder base obtained from aquatic ecosystems – algae – deserves special attention. The advantage of using algae as fodder is using small areas for their cultivation and a high reproduction rate. In addition, algae are grown where other plants cannot grow, and the productivity of algae is several times higher than that of higher plants. Algae can produce beneficial compounds and biomass, which are also used to increase the nutritional value of food products. Biomass obtained from algae is a source of necessary vitamins, minerals, proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and other necessary nutrients. The composition of algae depends on the environment from which this biomass is collected, the conditions of algae cultivation, the season, the species of algae, and many other factors. In addition, it should be noted that some algae, out of the total amount, are toxic when consumed. That is why it is essential to research their toxicity. The article presents the results of studying the toxicity of the biomass of Cladophora sp. on the body of guppy fish. When studying the effect of biomass Cladophora sp. on the body of guppy fish, it was established that its use for 96 hours in doses of 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 mg/l did not cause their death, and its LC50 is higher than 100 mg/l. In addition, no changes were detected in the behavior of the fish; they were active, mobile, and actively responding to external stimuli. The fish of the experimental groups were not distinguished from those of the control group.
Effectiveness of complex treatment of cats for chronic kidney disease
Authors: Ostrovskyi O. Ya. , Slivinska L. G.
Published: January 2024

Treatment of cats with chronic kidney disease should be aimed at slowing the progression of the disease, which contributes to the preservation of residual kidney function, the elimination of clinical signs of CKD, and the quality of life of sick animals. During the II stages of chronic kidney disease in cats, hyporexia (60 %), polyuria and polydipsia (50 %), anemia of mucous membranes (60 %), impaired coordination of movements (30 %), vomiting and ulcerative stomatitis (40 %), an increase in serum levels of creatinine and urea (P > 0.001), the level of symmetric dimethylarginine (P < 0.001), the concentration of cystatin C (P > 0.001), a decrease in the rate of glomerular filtration, the level of total calcium (P < 0.001), an increase in the level of inorganic Phosphorus and Potassium. Arterial hypertension was established in 8 cats; the risk was moderate (148 ± 4.7 / 98 ± 3.8 mmHg). Changes in the physical properties and chemical composition of urine have been established. The application of complex treatment of cats with II stages of chronic kidney disease for 14 days contributed to the restoration of appetite, increased motor activity, the absence of anemia of visible mucous membranes and vomiting, and a decrease in the level of polyuria and polydipsia was established. Hematological indicators improved, the content of symmetric dimethylarginine in blood serum (Р < 0.001), Cystatin C (Р < 0.001), the level of total calcium (Р < 0.001) normalized, azotemia decreased (Р < 0.001), the rate of glomerular filtration increased (Р < 0.001), the level of inorganic Phosphorus and Potassium (Р < 0.001). An increase (Р < 0.001) in the relative density of urine and a decrease in the content of protein and creatinine were noted in the urine. For arterial hypertension in cats with chronic kidney disease, life-long therapy is indicated, which is adjusted according to the needs and condition of the animal.
De maestras y escritoras a periodistas: Evolución y actualidad del periodismo femenino en Ecuador
Authors: Dávila Jácome Ana Gabriela
Published: January 2024

Las mujeres han cumplido un rol decisivo en la consolidación del periodismo en Ecuador. Sus pasos en este campo empezaron a principios del siglo XX, cuando, como maestras y escritoras, difundieron sus ideas, inicialmente en las aulas de los colegios y luego en las primeras revistas femeninas de la época, que fundaron. En la década de 1990, el ingreso de las mujeres a los medios de comunicación aumentó y siguió avanzando sin detenerse hasta la actualidad. Si bien hoy existe un gran número de mujeres en el periodismo —por lo que según algunas autoras se puede hablar de una “feminización de la profesión”—, es preciso señalar que no han llegado de la mano de la erradicación de los estereotipos de género históricamente presentes en los medios. En todas las etapas del desarrollo de la profesión, las mujeres han tenido que enfrentar estos estereotipos para lograr la igualdad con sus pares masculinos, lo que refleja que el camino no ha sido fácil pero tampoco un limitante para destacarse en un entorno dominado por hombres y para constituirse en uno de los puntales para el fortalecimiento del periodismo en el país.
La posverdad como discurso social y producto de la hegemonía
Authors: Aulestia Páez Carlos
Published: January 2024

La posverdad es un concepto que describe la tendencia en la cual las emociones y las creencias personales influyen más en la  opinión pública que los hechos objetivos y la evidencia verificable. En la era de la información digital y las redes sociales, la  posverdad se ha vuelto más relevante, ya que la desinformación y las noticias falsas pueden propagarse rápidamente y dificultar la distinción entre verdad y falsedad. Este fenómeno plantea desafíos significativos para la toma de decisiones informadas y la  confianza en los medios de comunicación y las instituciones.El presente texto analiza el aporte del trabajo de Marc Angenot, semiólogo y crítico literario, que se basa en una profunda  investigación semiótica y retórica para identificar patrones discursivos, estrategias de persuasión y la evolución de las discusiones políticas en ese período histórico. Su obra destaca la importancia de los discursos en la transformación de la sociedad y la creación de una nueva conciencia política. Además, Angenot establece una tipología de discursos que ha sido influyente en el estudio de la retórica y la comunicación política.
Perception of health professionals regarding the use of horticultural therapy
Authors: Poje Miroslav , Kasumović Vedrana , Skendrović Babojelić Martina , Kušen Mihael , Židovec Vesna
Published: January 2024

In some countries, such as Croatia, horticultural therapy (HT) is still in its early stages, which is reflected in the extremely low use of this therapy in practice. The main reasons for this are the lack of necessary infrastructure (outdoor or indoor spaces for horticultural activities) and formal education that would allow HT to be carried out safely. The aim of the research was to determine the awareness and perception of the staff of the Special Hospital for the Protection of Children with Neurodevelopmental and Motor Disabilities in Zagreb about the benefits and possibilities of introducing HT into regular therapeutic activities. The research was conducted in 2019 by means of a survey among members of the reference population, i.e., a sample of 120 health workers of the referred hospital. The results show that most respondents are familiar with the concept of horticultural therapy, while as many as 88 % of respondents believe that horticultural therapy is not or is insufficiently known in their environment. Most of the respondents do not recommend HT to their patients. Additional training in HT is considered important or very important by almost all respondents, regardless of where such training would take place. At the same time, 89 % of respondents believe that additional training and the use of HT would significantly improve the overall psychophysical condition of patients and stimulate more competition among colleagues which will lead to a broader application of horticultural therapy. The results show that healthcare professionals are interested in HT in healthcare facilities and are willing to be trained in its safe use.
Ekološke vrijednosti studenata i nadilaženje ekološke neravnoteže
Authors: Kajtaz Esved , Kajtaz Esmera
Published: January 2024

Ubrzan razvoj tehnologije, prekomjerne potrebe društva, neadekvatna briga o čovjekovom okolišu su neki od razloga nastanka i povećanja ekološke neravnoteže. Cilj ovog istraživanje odnosio se na utvrđivanju svijesti studenata o negativnim učincima ekološke neravnoteže i ispitivanju njihovih ekoloških vrijednosti. Sudionici istraživanja su bili studenti Univerziteta "Džemal Bijedić" u Mostaru različitih fakulteta, a ukupan broj ispitanika bio je 367 (N=376). Instrumenti korišteni u ovom radu bili su: ljestvica ekoloških vrijednosti i samostalno kreirani upitnik koji se odnosi ekologiju (odnos prema čovjekovom okolišu, pravilno korištenje prirodnih resursa, i razmišljanje o budućnosti). Rezultati prve hipoteze istraživanja su pokazali da ne postoji statistički značajna razlika u ekološkim vrijednostima s obzirom na kvalitetu odnosa prema životnoj sredini (Sig. = 0,190>0,05). Rezultati druge hipoteze istraživanja su pokazali da ne postoji statistički značajna razlika u ekološkim vrijednostima s obzirom na svjesnost o pravilnom korištenju prirodnih resursa (Sig. = 0,221>0,05). Također rezultati treće hipoteze istraživanja su isto pokazali da ne postoji statistički značajna razlika u ekološkim vrijednostima s obzirom na volju studenata da pozitivno djeluju na čovjekov okoliš kako bi budućnost učinili boljom (Sig. = 0,340>0,05). Naposljetku u zadnjoj hipotezi statistički značajna razlika postoji u ekološkim vrijednostima s obzirom na to da li studenti razmišljaju o budućnosti ili budućim generacijama. (Sig. = 0,00<0,05).
Akustična, vizualna i kemijska komunikacija čovjeka i životinja
Authors: Kuna Džana , Lelo Suvad , Žujo Zekić Denisa
Published: January 2024

Ljudi najčešće koriste jezik za prijenos informacija i složenih pojmova, ali i neverbalna komunikacija igra ključnu ulogu u mnogim društvenim interakcijama. Iako antropolozi često izvještavaju o važnosti mirisa u svakodnevnom životu i kulturnim uvjerenjima mnogih malih zajednica, zapadni znanstvenici su povijesno smatrali da je osjet mirisa minimalno uključen u ljudsku komunikaciju. Veoma je važno shvaćanje da su jezik i komunikacija osnova razumijevanja između ljudi te da su prirodno urođeni čovjeku; bez komunikacije ljudsko društvo ne bi bilo ono što jeste.
Human health risk assessment of intake Cd and Cu from agricultural soils in Mostar and Tomislavgrad
Authors: Koese Azra , Šukalić Aida , Leto Alma , Mičijević Alma , Komlen Vedrana
Published: January 2024

The aim of the research was to determine the total content of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) in agricultural soils and to determine the potential toxicity of different intake routes for children and adults. Two locations were selected (Tomislavgrad and Mostar) where field crops were grown. Taking soil samples and determining the content of Cd and Cu was carried out according to the Instructions on determining the permitted amounts of harmful and dangerous substances in the soil and their testing methods (Official Gazette of FBiH, no. 96/22). A health risk assessment model based on the guidelines of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA, 1996; USEPA, 2002; USEPA, 2011) was used to calculate the human health risk assessment. The measured values of the total content of copper and cadmium at the Tomislavgrad location are in accordance with the prescribed limit values. The copper content at the Mostar location was 205.90 mg/kg, which is above the limit value, and the cadmium content is in accordance with the prescribed limit values. When the HI value is less than 1, then there is no risk to human health, but if the values are greater than 1, then there is concern about non-carcinogenic risks (USEPA, 2004). The USEPA considers a carcinogenic risk in the range of 1×10–6 to 1×10−4 to be acceptable to human health. Calculations for non-carcinogenic and cancerous health risks were following the limit values.
Utjecaj navodnjavanja na prinos i masu ploda trešnje
Authors: Šupljeglav Jukić Aleksandra , Šoškić Srđan , Prskalo Gordan , Aliman Jasmina , Hasanbegović Sejfić Jasna
Published: January 2024

Važan preduvjet za unaprjeđenje proizvodnje trešnje pored odabira sorte i podloge s dobrim pomološkim karakteristikama je i procjena potrebe za navodnjavanjem, kao način na koji će se ono i obavljati. U radu su prikazani rezultati dvogodišnjih poljskih pokusa (2018.-2019), s ciljem utvrđivanja utjecaja režima navodnjavanja i sorte, te njihove interakcije na prinos i masu ploda. Ispitivane su tri sorte trešnje različitih razdoblja zriobe (Burlat, Skeena, Sweet heart), cijepljene na slabo bujnu podlogu Gisela 5, uzgajane na tlu Eutrični kambisol. Rezultati su pokazali da je sorta Skeena u 2018. godini imala najveću prosječnu masu ploda (11,68 g) i prinos (9,64 kg/stablu), dok je u 2019. godini imala najmanji prosječan prinos (3,05 kg/stablu). Sorta Burlat u 2019. godini je imala najmanju prosječnu masu ploda (7,36 g). Korelacijskom analizom utvrđena je statistička značajnost režima navodnjavanja na ispitivane parametre promatranih sorti trešnje.
DOES CLIENT IMPORTANCE AFFECT AUDIT QUALITY IN MODERATION?
Authors: Jessica  , Ria Ginting Rasinta , Noviyanti Simorangkir Enda
Published: January 2024

The financial report is a report that is very necessary in making decisions. For this reason, a quality audit is needed that can truly explain the condition of the company. Good audit quality can provide the right information for its users, while poor audit quality can cause many losses, both internal and external. The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of audit tenure, audit committee, and public accounting firm industry specialization on audit quality with client importance as a moderator. The data in this research uses secondary data obtained from the 2019 to 2021 financial reports listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange using the purposive sampling method and using the SPSS program in data processing. The independent variables in this research are audit tenure, audit committee, and public accounting firm industry specialization. Audit tenure is calculated based on the number of years of engagement, the first year is given the number 1 and 1 is added for the following years. The audit committee is calculated based on the number of audit committee members. Public accounting firm industry specialization is calculated based on the number of companies audited by the same auditor divided by the number of companies, and if the result is more than 20% it is given the number 1, otherwise it is given the number 0. The dependent variable in this research is audit quality which is given the number 1 for the Big Four and 0 for the Non-Big Four, and the moderating variable is client importance which is calculated by the natural logarithm of total assets divided by the natural logarithm of total assets audited by the same auditor. This research uses logistic regression analysis in data processing because the independent variable indicators are dichotomous. The results of this research are that audit tenure affects audit quality, audit committees have an effect on audit quality, and public accounting firm industry specialization has no effect on audit quality. Client importance as moderation also cannot influence audit tenure, audit committee, and public accounting firm industry specialization on audit quality.
ГЕНДЕРНИЙ АУДИТ В УПРАВЛІННІ ПОТОКОМ ЦІННОСТІ МСП
Authors: Бєляєва Єлизавета
Published: January 2024

З урахуванням важливості питань гендерної рівності в управлінні потоком цінності було визначено актуальність теми дослідження та розглянуто питання проведення гендерного аудиту в управлінні потоком цінності малих і середніх підприємств (МСП). Метою статті є визначення місця гендерного аудиту в управлінні потоком цінності МСП та формування загальної уніфікованої форми гендерного аудиту, що надасть можливість отримати внутрішні попередні результати для подальшого опрацювання. В статті обґрунтовано необхідність проведення гендерного аудиту МСП через можливість виявити потенційні перешкоди для гендерної рівності на всіх етапах управління потоком цінності. Запропоновано структуру гендерного аудиту як частину управління потоком цінності з акцентом на обробці та оформленні отриманих результатів, що дозволить МСП отримати внутрішні попередні результати для подальшого опрацювання.
Pessoas trans no desporto: regras de elegibilidade, desafios e resistências
Authors: Santos Ana Lúcia
Published: January 2024

Em 2003, o Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) emitiu regras de elegibilidade para pessoas trans e, desde então, vários órgãos desportivos têm vindo a elaborar as suas próprias normas. Algumas federações aplicam regras baseadas na auto-definição de sexo, enquanto outras aplicam regras baseadas no sexo atribuído à nascença ou no momento em que a afirmação de sexo foi legalmente realizada. Este artigo aprofunda o debate sobre a inclusão de pessoas trans no desporto através da apresentação do estudo de caso do rugby, cuja federação internacional estabeleceu, em 2020, regras trans-exclusivas sob o argumento de competição justa e proteção da integridade física de mulheres cisgénero. É apresenta uma análise crítica aos fundamentos destas políticas e discutidas as consequências de abordagens similares na carreira desportiva de pessoas trans. Como metodologia, foi realizada uma análise crítica documental às normas da World Rugby e foram realizadas entrevistas a pessoas relacionadas com o universo desportivo em Portugal. Observou-se que as regras elaboradas criam uma hierarquia entre os sexos binários e entre as próprias identidades trans, focam em medidas de comparação insuficientes como, a força de repetição única, e descartam fatores como aumento de massa gorda após reposição hormonal. Na ausência da possibilidade de prosseguir uma carreira desportiva, verificou-se uma capacidade de agência e de encaixe noutros âmbitos que, não sendo a prática desportiva competitiva enquanto atletas, permite às pessoas trans chegar a outras funções de relevo dentro do universo desportivo.
Invisibles: problemáticas de salud-enfermedad-atención de personas bisexuales y su abordaje en la profesión psicológica
Authors: Olvera Muñoz Omar Alejandro , Jarillo Soto Edgar Carlos
Published: January 2024

En México, los estudios académicos sobre el proceso salud-enfermedad-atención (SEA) de personas bisexuales son escasos. En este trabajo se analizan las problemáticas de salud-enfermedad-atención de personas bisexuales a partir de los planteamientos teóricos de la medicina social y la salud colectiva. Para ello, se ubicaron y sistematizaron hallazgos de investigaciones donde se presentan datos relacionados con el proceso salud-enfermedad-atención de personas bisexuales. Las personas bisexuales presentan mayores daños a la salud mental en comparación con personas gays y lesbianas, los proveedores de servicios psicológicos poseen pocos conocimientos contextualizados sobre las situaciones de salud de personas bisexuales para responder adecuadamente a sus necesidades. El proceso salud-enfermedad-atención de personas bisexuales es producto de un proceso sociohistórico donde la invisibilización y la valoración negativa operan como mecanismos para regular el ejercicio de su sexualidad, los cuales pueden reproducirse en espacios de atención a su salud, como los destinados al abordaje de su salud mental.
Aportación de la mujer rural emprendedora a la economía: dos estudios de caso en el sur de Jalisco, México
Authors: Morcillo Casas Verónica , Carro Sancristóbal Luis , Madrigal Torres Berta Ermila
Published: January 2024

El papel de la mujer es especialmente relevante para el desarrollo económico y social del medio rural. El propósito de este estudio fue caracterizar la situación de las mujeres emprendedoras de dos comunidades rurales de la zona sur del estado de Jalisco con la esperanza de fomentar el emprendimiento en el medio rural. Para ello, se llevaron a cabo dos estudios de caso a través del uso de diferentes técnicas de naturaleza cualitativa para la recogida de los datos: análisis documental, entrevistas en profundidad y observación participante. Mediante la triangulación de los datos obtenidos, las variables analizadas fueron principalmente el perfil sociodemográfico, la situación familiar, el nivel educativo, las estrategias de conciliación familiar y laboral, las características de la producción y/o empresa, las necesidades que tenían como mujeres emprendedoras y las habilidades que presentaban para tal labor. Los datos obtenidos muestran que, a pesar de su bajo nivel educativo y su baja participación en el mercado laboral, las mujeres rurales del sur de Jalisco presentan habilidades emprendedoras adquiridas a través de la observación y la experiencia familiar, pero carecen de otros factores necesarios para emprender. Ellas mismas dieron las claves para fomentar el emprendimiento de las mujeres rurales de la comunidad.
Challenges and Controversies of Generative AI in Medical Diagnosis
Authors: Vallverdú Jordi
Published: January 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role of generative AI models, specifically Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), in the realm of medical diagnosis. Drawing from the philosophy of medicine and epidemiology, the paper examines the technical, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of integrating generative models into healthcare. A case study featuring Emily underscores the pivotal support generative AI can offer in complex medical diagnoses. The discussion extends to the application of GANs and VAEs in medical imaging, emphasizing their potential in improving diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical research. The paper further delves into challenges and controversies, addressing issues of anatomical accuracy, biases in training data, interpretability of AI-generated medical images, and ethical considerations, for example, the phenomenon of "Dr. Google" and its implications for self-diagnosis, particularly in the context of the increasing role of generative AI models in healthcare. The concluding section emphasizes the need for health literacy, responsible use of online information, and collaborative decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. We advocate for interdisciplinary collaborations to establish ethical guidelines and ensure responsible AI use in healthcare.
Improved Droop Controller for Distributed Generation Inverters in Islanded AC Microgrids
Authors: Grairia Mohamed Islam , Toufouti Riad
Published: January 2024

Stability in island microgrids is crucial for efficient power distribution among distributed generation (DG) inverters. Conventional droop control, while effective in power sharing, poses challenges with voltage stability due to frequency and voltage deviations resulting from changing load power. Such deviations can lead to system instability, impacting power flows within each inverter. Therefore, this paper introduces a proposed droop control approach that effectively tackles the issues of frequency and voltage deviation, aiming to restore them to their rated values and significantly enhance transient response in power flows among inverters. The novel method incorporates integrating controllers for frequency and voltage, coupled with the utilization of virtual impedances. These virtual impedances, comprising virtual positive/negative-sequence impedance (VPI/VNI) loops at the fundamental frequency and a virtual harmonic impedance (VHI) loop at harmonic frequencies, play a crucial role in overcoming mismatched line impedance conditions, ultimately improving overall system performance. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and outstanding performance of inverters operating in parallel within an island AC microgrid. The proposed approach ensures stable voltage and frequency levels in all operational states, regardless of varying load conditions.
The Body, the Earth. The Participation of Disabled People in the Environmental Discourse
Authors: Montalti Chiara
Published: January 2024

The essay aims to challenge the position of disability within environmental analyses and activism. I explore the broad environmentally focused discourse: namely, I will refer to the sociocultural texts, ideologies and worldviews that are implicated in the accounts of the environmental crises provoked by climate change. Which subjects have a voice, and which tend to remain in the background? Should the environmental discourse be understood as “neutral”, because of what is at stake on a global level? I will consider these concerns through the lens of disability. Firstly, I will explore how disability usually functions as a signpost for two issues: (I) disabled people are represented as victims of the precarious living conditions exacerbated by climate change and environmental devastation and, (II) disability is employed as a cautionary tale regarding the outcomes of environmental devastation. Secondly, I will examine a performance called “The Mermaid”, by Australian artist Hanna Cormick, which addresses the intersection of disability and environmental damage. I will read Cormick’s work through Donna Haraway’s concept of witness, proposing an update of environmental discourses. The aim behind this new framework is to positively situate disabled people: they should play an active role in addressing toxicity, capitalist extractivism and the entangled nature between the human subject and the environment.
Engendering Care in the Politics of the East Bengali Refugee Identity: A Reading of Bengal Partition Narratives Through the Lens of Ecological and Culinary Citizenship
Authors: Chowdhury Namrata
Published: January 2024

The ‘politics of care’ has become an essential dialectical discourse within the field of ecofeminism with the intervention of theorist Sherilyn Macgregor. The engendering of care has politicized the figure and the status of the woman within and beyond the domestic space. Further, this discourse has gone beyond the cultural domain of domesticity to realign itself with the understanding of care work in the light of ecological citizenship. In the light of this my paper proposes to revisit South Asian partition historiography to look at the figure of the refugee. I wish to look at the Bengal Partition of 1947 and discern how the East Bengali refugee maneuvers their identity vis-à-vis their claim of ecological and culinary citizenship. Sunanda Sikdar’s novel A Life Long Ago, translated by Anchita Ghatak for Penguin and the recipient of the Ananda Puraskar 2010 award, is a memoir that reproduces the anxieties that are part of the division of Bengal and the subsequent interruption, creation, preservation of the notion of citizenship and the instituting and the drawing of the national border that separates India from Bangladesh, erstwhile East Pakistan. Meanwhile, the anthology edited by Bashabi Fraser, Bengal Partition Stories: An Unclosed Chapter, contains multiple stories that problematize the notion of national borders specifically by challenging these political lines vis-à-vis the culinary code. Through selective stories from the anthology mentioned and Sikdar’s memoir, the paper seeks to address the issue of citizenship and national borders through the realm of the kitchen, food consumption and domesticity and how the gastronomic experience is informed by the ecofeminist rhetoric of the ‘politics of care’. I would also look at Bhaswati Gosh’s debut novel Victory Colony 1950, and Madhushree Ghosh’s culinary memoir Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family, which threaten and dismantle the gender binaries embedded within the discourse of care politics.
Introduction: “Who Cares for the Carers?”: A Feminist Approach to Ecological Citizenship
Authors: Pal Dipanwita
Published: January 2024

This special issue has chiefly four components to focus upon—citizenship, ecological responsibilities, ecofeminist approach and politics of care, among whom the primary component is citizenship. The recent discourse on citizenship is domineered by the liberal and the civic republican frameworks. T. H. Marshall defines citizenship as “a status bestowed on those who are full members of a community” (1950, 14). Disparagingly, some other critics cite Aristotle’s definition of a citizen as one who “shares in decision and office” with the capacity “to rule and be ruled finely” (1984, 87, 91). Teena Gabrielson sums up this issue with the explanation: “… the liberal model emphasizes citizenship as a public status that ensures the holder of civil, political and social rights; while the civic republican model, renewed by the communitarian challenge to liberalism, emphasizes the public duties, virtues and practices of citizenship” (2008, 430).
A rare case of perivulvar hemangiosarcoma in a bitch
Authors: GÜNAY UÇMAK Zeynep , YÜZBAŞIOĞLU ÖZTÜRK Gülay , KIRŞAN İsmail , BAYKAL Aslihan , GÜLÇUBUK Ahmet , MAHZUNLAR Egemen
Published: January 2024

An 11-year old, Rottweiler bitch was presented to the clinic with the complaint of a huge mass protruding from the left side of the vulvar labium. The bitch had been ovariohysterectomized due to the pyometra 2 years ago. The perivulvar mass was surgically removed by using an electrocautery device under general anesthesia. Macroscopically, the pedunculated mass was 20 cm x 25 cm in diameter, capsulated and slightly firm. Histopathological examination revealed that the mass was a hemangiosarcoma originating from the mucosa. Marked anisocytosis and anisokaryosis were noted in microscopic examination. Immunohistochemically, neoplastic cells showed positive staining for von-Willebrand factor-related antigen. On postoperative 3rd and 12th month follow-up protocols, the female dog was in good health condition and no metastases were detected in any organ. In this report, clinical follow-up, histological and immunohistological examination of a rare perivulvar hemangiosarcoma case in a female dog was presented.
Evaluation of the variations in spermatological parameters of Arabian stallions according to different periods of breeding season
Authors: OLĞAÇ Kemal Tuna , TIRPAN Mehmet Borga
Published: January 2024

In this study, determining of the variations on spermatological characteristics of Arabian stallion semen in the different periods of the breeding season is aimed. The periods have been described as the beginning of the season (BS: 15th February – 15th March), mid-season (MS: 15th April – 15th May), and end of the season (ES: 30th May – 30th June). A total of 7 Arabian stallions that were 5-10 years old, with body condition scores between 3-3.5 and without any problems in terms of general and reproductive health, were enrolled in the study. In total, three semen samples were collected from each stallion, once in each period. Then, these samples were evaluated in terms of volume, concentration, total motility (TMOT), progressive motility (PMOT), viability, high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMMP), acrosome integrity (AI), capacitation index (Ci), and lipid peroxidation (LPO) parameters, which were analyzed by computer assisted sperm analysis and flowcytometry devices. As a result, the differences in volume, concentration, TMOT, and PMOT between the BS, MS, and ES periods were statistically insignificant (p>0.05). The lowest viability values were determined in the BS period (p
An Examination of Employee Rewards and Work Environment on Employee Creativity and Innovation
Authors: Mdhlalose Dickson
Published: January 2024

Purpose - The provision of rewards to employees for their innovative ideas and creative ideas acts as a motivational factor, encouraging them to sustain their efforts in developing novel and innovative solutions. The objective of this research is to examine the effects of employee rewards and work environment on employee creativity and innovation.Design/Methodology/Approach - This research used a quasi-experimental approach (specifically, an explanatory design). This inquiry relied on secondary sources. The collection of secondary material was conducted by using multiple online search platforms and specialist journals. Research Findings - Employees' ability to be creative and innovative is bolstered by all three types of rewards: intrinsic rewards, which have a positive effect on intrinsic motivation, extrinsic non-financial rewards, and extrinsic financial rewards, which can either encourage or discourage employees' efforts to be creative and innovative. Organizational environments that promote and cultivate employee creativity and receptiveness to novel ideas are more inclined to cultivate a culture that fosters creativity and then innovation. Originality - The significance of this research study adds value to the existing corps of information about understanding the effects of employee rewards with the aid of the work environment on employee creativity and innovation. Practical Implications - Drawing from the findings of this study it has been proven that in the corporate world employees are different with various types of needs. Hence to successfully motivate them to be creative and innovative organizations must provide employee rewards that are comprehensive and at the same time must balance the employee rewards they offer with the conducive work environment with employees' individual needs.
Adaptaciones Curriculares para la inclusión en la Educación Física de estudiantes con Trastornos del Espectro Autista
Authors: Bernal Alvaro Jenniffer , Pilaloa Rivera Cruz Nefertite , Maqueira Caraballo Giceya de la Caridad
Published: January 2024

La inclusión de estudiantes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) a la clase de Educación Física constituye un desafío permanente. Objetivo: Proponer un sistema de adaptaciones curriculares para el perfeccionamiento del proceso de inclusión de los estudiantes con (TEA) a la clase de Educación Física. Metodología: La investigación siguió un enfoque cualitativo, basado en la investigación -acción áulica, incluyendo cuatro etapas. La muestra de estudio fue seleccionada de manera intencional, siguiendo los criterios de inclusión establecidos para la investigación, resultando unidad de análisis directo dos casos de estudiantes con TEA. Para la recogida de información se emplearon como técnicas la: Entrevista, la observación a clases y el diario de emociones, lo cual facilitó recoger información importante sobre el diagnóstico, necesidades y capacidades de los estudiantes con TEA, observar el proceso de inclusión dentro de la clase de Educación Física y conocer el sentir de los estudiantes sobre la inclusión. Para la validación de la propuesta se utilizó el taller de socialización y la experiencia pedagógica. Resultados: 1. Se logra aportar un sistema de adaptaciones curriculares que promueve la inclusión de estudiantes con TEA a la clase de Educación Física. 2. Se aporta una herramienta didáctica valiosa contentiva de estrategias concretas y adaptaciones curriculares específicas que facilitan la praxis pedagógica relacionada con la inclusión.3. Se contribuye significativamente al enriquecimiento teórico-práctico relacionado con la inclusión de los estudiantes con TEA en el contexto de la Educación Física Inclusiva. Conclusiones: La investigación es novedosa, pertinente y factible. Propone soluciones adaptadas a las necesidades de los estudiantes con TEA, permitiendo identificar sus necesidades y desafíos. Las características de la propuesta y su implementación exitosa en dos casos de estudio respaldan su factibilidad y aplicabilidad en un contexto educativo más amplio.
Correlation Between HbA1c, Serum Magnesium (Mg) and Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcer and without Foot Ulcer Patients – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sultana Laila , Ahmed Mohsin , Sikder Mohammad Sadaqul Islam , Islam MD Shariful , Mostafa Mst Shohely Binte , Shahabuddin Thahamina
Published: January 2024

Introduction : Diabetes mellitus, especially Type 2, is a common metabolic problem in Bangladesh with serious complications like diabetic foot ulcer. The relationship between HbA1c, serum magnesium, and lipid profile in type 2 DFU patients was examined in this study.
Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between HbA1c, serum Magnesium, and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic foot ulcer and without foot ulcer patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BIRDEM Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January 2018 to December 2018
Result: In total 120 respondents who were adult male and female were included in the study. In our study, we found that the majority of our patients (58.3%) were aged between 41-50 yrs. in group II. We found the percentage of male and female participants were 66.7% and 33.3% in group I and 51.7% and 48.3% in group II respectively. The negative correlation was found between serum magnesium with fasting plasma glucose and Triacylglycerol in group I. The significant positive correlation was found between serum Mg and HDL-c (r=0.443; p<0.01) in group I.
Conclusion: Diabetes Mellitus, notably Type 2, poses challenges in Bangladesh, including Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU). This study explores links between HbA1c, serum magnesium, and lipid profile in Type 2 DFU patients, potentially guiding early interventions and improving diabetic care outcomes.
Bangladesh Heart Journal 2024; 39(1): 24-30
Association of Hypertension with Body Mass Index in northern districts of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Mahfuzer , Rabbani Golam , Hossain Md Anwar , Hossain Md Zakir , Banu Akter , Akter Mohsina , Sutradhar Probal , Kabir Jahangir , Bony Mostofa Alam , Shafiujjaman
Published: January 2024

Background: Body Mass Index is one of the significant determinant associated with many disease process particularly hypertension. There is positive association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP). Lowering BMI with weight reduction significantly reduces blood pressure (BP). The main purpose of this study was to find out the association of BMI with hypertension. The aim of the study is to find out any association between BMI and hypertension in a particular area of Bangladesh.
Methods: This is a retrospective study which involves review of written medical records for adults diagnosed with hypertension aged 18 years and above. This study was conducted at hypertension and research centre, Rangpur. A total of 14137 hypertensive patients were included in this study. Hypertension was defined by the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7). BMI was calculated by a person’s weight in kilograms divided by his height in meters squared.
Results: Majority (42.1%) of hypertensive patients were within 41 to 50 years of age. Among 14137 participants 4.6% were underweight, 46.5% were healthy weight, 38.7% were overweight and 10.2& were obese. The mean values of systolic and diastolic blood pressure were144.9, 145.2, 148.3, 152.7 and 89.8, 90.4, 91.2, 92.8 respectively with increasing BMI.
Conclusion: Increasing BMI increases the risk of HTN.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35(1): 15-19
Primary Hyperaldosteronism is An Unusual Cause of Periodic Paralysis: a case report
Authors: Rahman Aminur , Hossain Md Alamgir , Dastegir Khan Shahjada Mohammad , Paul Biplab , Saha Pallab Kanti , Agarwalla Ajay Kumar , Mishu Mahbubul Hakim , Proma Sanghita Banik , Arefin Sams , Twinkle Furial Quraishi , Ahmed Tofael
Published: January 2024

Primary hyperaldosteronism a synonym for Conn's syndrome is characterized by hypernatremia, arterial hypertension, and, in certain situations, potentially fatal hypokalemia. A rare class of neuromuscular disorders known as periodic paralysis (PP) is brought on by an affection of the skeletal muscle's ion channels. In patients with hypokalaemic PP, potassium levels are normal in between attacks, but they remain low in those with secondary hypokalaemic PP. Although secondary causes of PP have been documented in the literature, the majority of cases are hereditary. We report the case of a 46-year-old man who had a history of hypertension and was admitted to the neurology ward after experiencing sudden-onset weakness in all four limbs, primarily affecting the lower limbs, two days earlier. This present case demonstrates a peculiar and severe primary hyperaldosteronism manifested by PP.
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35(1): 42-46
Evolution of Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Nazim Uddin Khwaja
Published: January 2024

Abstract not available
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35(1): 3-8
A Personal Journey in Patient Care
Authors: Ahasan HAM Nazmul
Published: January 2024

Abstract not available
Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; 35(1): 47