bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Successful Outcome of Secondary Infertility with Multidrug Therapy in a Long-Standing Case of multisystem involvement
Authors: Dhiman Kamini , Agarwal Palak Nayan
Published: October 2024

A case of secondary infertility with multisystem involvement is being presented herewith. Secondary infertility indicates previous pregnancy but failure to conceive subsequently. Numbers of secondary infertility are growing day by day. Many factors like age, unwholesome lifestyle, disturbed schedule, diet, stress is accountable for it. Due to involvement of these all factors sometimes a female may expose to multiple metabolic disorders resulting into infertility. Aim: To study the outcome of Ayurvedic treatment in management of secondary infertility. Objective: To access the role of Ayurvedic management in secondary infertility. Methodology: It is a single case study of   secondary infertility due to multiple metabolic disorders. Case description: A female aged 31years, had pain during menstruation and regular cycles with history of left tube removal due to ectopic pregnancy visited for wants to conceive. She had history of treatment at various private centers and had multisystem metabolic disorders. She was advised Ayurvedic oral medications along with yogabasti. Outcome: After Ayurveda interventions she conceived. Conclusion: Ayurvedic management by improving the health and reproductive ability of a woman may help to conceive. The probable mechanism for the efficacy of multidrug therapy in multisystem disorders gives ray of hope to numerous.
Keywords: Infertility, Conception, Menstrual Cycle, Hydrosalpinx
Container-Based Virtualization for Network Environments
Authors: Sánchez Ernesto , Alves de Godoy Henri , Arias Figueroa Daniel
Published: October 2024

Muchos estudios han demostrado que el uso de herramientas de simulación es muy útil en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de redes de computadoras, del mismo modo son ampliamente utilizadas para la construcción de topologías de redes que representan escenarios del mundo real en áreas de investigación para pruebas de medición del rendimiento de diferentes arquitecturas de redes, análisis de protocolos y pruebas de configuraciones en dispositivos [1].
Hoy la tendencia en el despliegue de infraestructura de servidores y las aplicaciones que éstos ejecutan se orienta al uso de contenedores, los cuales se ejecutan como instancias virtualizadas independientes, lo que permite simplificar, agilizar, reutilizar y escalar los servicios que éstos prestan [2]. 
La virtualización de redes se suma ahora a las ventajas en la utilización de contenedores. En el año 2021 la herramienta Containerlab, surge como una iniciativa de ingenieros de Nokia, la cual permite el despliegue y administración de topologías de redes mediante la virtualización de Sistemas Operativos de Red contenerizados.
Como parte de los resultados finales del Proyecto de Investigación “Estudio de la implementación del protocolo de Internet versión 6 en el ámbito regional y su impacto en los usuarios finales”, el cual se desarrolló en el ámbito de la Universidad Católica de Salta, este trabajo expone un análisis de la herramienta Containerlab, en base a una caso de uso para la construcción de un escenario de pruebas para el estudio de la configuración automática de direcciones IPv6 sin estado (SLAAC).
Identification of Mirror Repeats in Viral Genomes Using FPCB Analysis
Authors: Yadav Pooja , Kumari Jyoti , Yadav Priyanka , Yadav Rachna , Yadav Shivani , Sharma Dr. Dinesh , Singh Amrita , Sehrawat Barkha , Yadav Manisha , Yadav Dr. Sandeep
Published: October 2024

The majority of living domains consist of DNA as genetic material with the minor exception of viruses. The uniquenature of every species determines by its unique pattern of genome or gene products. The genomic features become an evidentexample of evolutionary study also. Different types of repeat patterns are observed in genomes of living domains including humanbeings whose two third portion of the genome is repetitive. Among the varied type of repeat sequences Mirror Repeats (MR) playcrucial roles at the genetic level in every species. The major focus of our research is on identification & to check the distributionof mirror repeats in some selected infectious viruses of three different domains (Animal, Plant & Human). For this, we employeda bioinformatics-based approach refer as FASTA PARALLEL COMPLEMENT BLAST (FPCB) to identify unique mirror repeat (MR)sequences. The identified repeats vary in their length as well as found to be distributed throughout the selected viral genomes.The maximum no of MR were reported in the case of Dengue virus (229) & minimum is in the case of TMV (97). In the remainingselected viruses - HCV, HPV, HTLV-1, PVY, Rabies virus 178, 156, 175, 203 & 204 MR sequences were reported. These sequencescan be utilized in many ways like in molecular diagnosis, drug delivery target as well as evolutionary study, etc. The present researchalso helps in the development of novel tools of bioinformatics to study mirror repeats and their functional perspective in thecontext of their occurrence in all domains.
Single-Center Observational Study of Anaemia in Adolescents, Pregnant, and Lactating Women
Authors: Joseph Fr. Jerin , Akhoury Dr. Ambika , Abraham Dr. John , Jacob Dr. Anieta Merin , Prakash Dr. Clement
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of anaemia among a target population comprising adolescent girls,pregnant women, and lactating women, by assessing their concentrations. The study also sought to identify the major sociobiologicaldeterminants that burden the healthcare system. Each group, the adolescent group and the pregnant/lactating group,consisted of 149 individuals. The study was conducted during a medical check-up oneday camp organized by the DharmaramAssociation for Social Service in CSA LR Nagar slum, Bengaluru, India, between November 22, 2023, Subsequently, the data wascollected, scored, and analyzed using statistical procedures, specifically calculating the mean and correlation.The findings of thestudy indicated that among the adolescent girls, 40% (N=40) exhibited low levels of anaemia, 31.4% (N=32) had moderate anaemia,and 27.5% (N=28) had severe anaemia based on their haemoglobin levels. Regarding pregnant and lactating women, the studyrevealed a prevalence of anaemia at a rate of 70% (N=28/48).
“My work... was not in vain”
Authors:   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Gatina-Shafikova Dina F. , Gabdrakhmanova Gulnara F. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

The publication is a commentary and texts of three previously unknown letters written to each other by N.I. Vorobyev and R.K. Gareeva (Urazmanova), who would later become the leading specialist in Tatar rites and holidays. The conducted analysis of the document revealed the peculiarities of scholarly communication between these individuals, the emotions of an inexperienced but science-minded young school teacher who was involved in the research work, and the influence of Marxist-Leninist ideology on the understanding of the importance of the ethnography science in the Soviet times. Gareeva’s first letter was written on January 23, 1961. In the letter, she shared her concerns about not understanding the need for ethnography. Vorobyev wrote her a detailed response in February of the same year. Nikolai Iosifovich divided the letter into sections. In the first part, when discussing the age of science and technology, he points out the spiritual needs. In his opinion, culture and art are no less important for people than material needs. When reflecting on the importance of ethnographic science, the scholar emphasises the need for a comprehensive study of the ‘development’ of the culture of different peoples, when old skills can be useful for meeting the modern needs. In the last section, he argues that a new generation of researchers is necessary to ensure the continuity of academic knowledge. The geographical education received by R.K. Gareeva, as N.I. Vorobyev is convinced, will help her look at traditional culture much more broadly. The second letter of Rufa (Raufa) Karimovna is not as worrisome as the first one. She expressed gratitude to Vorobyev for the answer and, inspired, she reports on her research plans to collect ethnographic materials on the culture of the Tatars and on preparation for entering graduate school. The revealed epistolary documents made it possible to reveal the subtle aspects of the formation and development of ethnological science in the Volga region, the importance of the individual/teacher in the professional development of researchers of the traditional culture of the peoples of the region.
Estratégias de divulgação científica na escola em tempos de pós-verdades sobre a ciência
Authors: GOIS D. S. , QUINTILIANO C. E. , GOMES E. F. , COSTA M. F. B. , PIASSI L. P.
Published: October 2024

This article analyzed the importance, at the time of its development, of the work carried out by a scientific disclosure project at school. To this end, we proposed a reflection on the formation of post-truths and how they impact the credibility of science and society, seeking to investigate how the process of scientific dissemination, based on experiments in line with playful and socio-cultural strategies, promotes reflections in students about scientific knowledge in contrast to the contexts of obscurantism propagated on social networks. We used sociocultural educational references to design, apply and analyze the activities. We identified that science communication workshops in basic education are relevant strategies for combating disinformation during periods of negation.
Morphometric trait normalization, cluster analysis and molecular phylogenetic analysis in delimiting sympatric Neolissochilus hexastichus and N. hexagonolepis in Umngi River, Meghalaya (India)
Authors:   Biotechnology Department, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong-793 001, India, Laskar M.A. , Sarma D. ,   Division of Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai-400 061, India, Nath R. ,   Fishery Science Department, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong-793 001, India, Kharbani R. ,   Fishery Science Department, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong-793 001, India, Shahi N. ,   ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal-263 136, India, Haldar R.S. ,   ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal-263 136, India, Ganie P.A. ,   ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal-263 136, India
Published: October 2024

Aim: To assess the ability of an integrative approach comprising multivariate morphometric data analysis and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (CO I) sequence divergence analysis in delimiting sympatric Neolissochilus hexastichus (McClleland, 1839) and N. hexagonolepis (McClleland, 1839) mahseer populations in River Umngi, Meghalaya. Methodology: Authoritative descriptions of mahseers were referred during the sampling of 40 individuals from River Umngi, Meghalaya. Multivariate morphometric data were normalized with respect to standard length. The normalization procedure maintained the particular shape factor for each sample. Normalised data were subjected to hierarchical clustering on principal components Analysis (HCPC) for grouping samples according to morphometric features. Genetic affinities based on CO I sequence divergence were assessed by Bayesian Inference (BI) and Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD) protocols. Results: The normalization protocols removed the variations in traits due to body size effects and facilitated the identification of allometric traits. HCPC analysis revealed morphometric features that had a significant impact on clustering. Nine N. hexagonolepis and 13 N. hexastichus individuals were identified by integrative morphological and molecular phylogenetic approach. The remaining 18 individuals had incongruence in their memberships in the morphometric and phylogenetic clusters. Interpretation: The integrative approach, apart from delineating N. hexagonolepis and N. hexastichus congeners, highlighted the need to include nuclear genetic markers in future studies for confirming the presence of natural hybrids in sympatric populations of Neolissochilus mahseers. Key words: Cluster, Morphometric, Neolissochilus, Normalization, Phylogenetics
Nociones geométricas en la construcción de casas artesanales zenúes. Un estudio basado en la Etnomatemática
Authors: Solano-Diaz Sebastián , Rodriguez Nieto Camilo Andres , Cervantes-Barraza Jonathan Alberto
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de investigación consistió en analizar las nociones geométricas inmersas en la construcción de las viviendas Zenúes en la vereda el Orozco ubicada en el municipio de Chinú Córdoba, Colombia. Se realizó bajo un diseño cualitativo de tipo etnográfico. Las técnicas utilizadas fueron la entrevista semiestructurada y la observación participante. Los instrumentos de recolección de información fueron el cuestionario y la bitácora observacional. Se halló que, la práctica artesanal se caracteriza por conceptos geométricos tales como; la perpendicularidad, paralelismo, área de un rectángulo, el triángulo, ángulos. En cuanto a los aspectos relacionados al terreno, se encontró que el artesano hace uso de herramientas como el nivel, pero desde una percepción arraigada a sus conocimientos tradicionales. También, se detectó que para la construcción de casas artesanales el menestral no sigue reglas específicas para dicha edificación. Para la selección de materiales de construcción, el artesano utiliza criterios ancestrales los cuales le permiten hacer una adecuada lección y con ello garantizar la durabilidad de la casa. Se concluyó que, el nivel de escolaridad matemático no influye en los conocimientos evidenciados.
Impacto de la modelación con integral definida en la determinación del nivel de líquido en un tanque: Una aplicación práctica en estudiantes de ingeniería
Authors: Córdoba-Gómez Francisco Javier , Álvarez-Macea Fermín , Hernández Suárez Cesar Augusto
Published: October 2024

El estudio se centró en cómo la modelación potencia las interacciones en las clases de matemáticas, específicamente al usar la integral definida para estimar el nivel de líquido en un tanque entre estudiantes de ingeniería en cálculo integral. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa descriptiva e interpretativa, con una perspectiva fenomenológica en un estudio de caso. Los hallazgos indicaron una fuerte concordancia entre los datos reales y los modelados. Esta alineación demuestra que integrar estos métodos en la enseñanza motiva y compromete más a los estudiantes, enriqueciendo sus interacciones y profundizando su comprensión sobre la aplicación de la integral definida en contextos prácticos. Este hallazgo subraya la relevancia de incluir enfoques prácticos y escenarios reales en la didáctica matemática, buscando fomentar una comprensión profunda y un mayor interés estudiantil.
Preparación Tecnológica, Adaptación a la Enseñanza Remota y Uso de TIC en la Postpandemia: Un Modelo de Regresión Logística para Docentes Colombianos
Authors: Hernandez-Suarez Cesar Augusto , Hernández-Albarracín Juan Diego , Rodríguez-Moreno Javier
Published: October 2024

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha acelerado la integración de las TIC en la educación, obligando a los docentes a adaptarse rápidamente a la enseñanza remota. Este estudio investiga las percepciones de los docentes sobre la crisis educativa vivida durante la pandemia y los desafíos en la etapa postpandemia. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo mediante encuestas estructuradas aplicadas a 534 docentes en Colombia, examina la adaptación a la enseñanza remota, la preparación tecnológica y el uso de TIC en la postpandemia. Mediante análisis estadísticos como pruebas de chi-cuadrado y regresión logística, se evidenció una alta capacidad de adaptación y una mayor valoración de las TIC, aunque persisten desafíos en el acceso a recursos y formación. Los docentes mejor preparados tecnológicamente se adaptaron mejor y continúan utilizando las TIC. La pandemia ha fomentado la colaboración y la reflexión sobre prácticas educativas innovadoras. Se recomienda fortalecer la formación continua en competencias digitales, mejorar la infraestructura tecnológica y promover modelos educativos híbridos para maximizar el potencial de las TIC en la educación postpandemia.
La sensibilización ambiental: una apuesta pedagógica
Authors: Ruiz-Corro Carmen Giovanni , Pérez-Azahuanche Manuel , Leyva-Aguilar Nolberto Arnildo , Rabanal-León Helen Catalina , Aroni-Salcedo Karina Maribel , Ruiz-Corro Adriano Keidel
Published: October 2024

Introducción. La continua degradación ambiental exige formar conciencia ecológica desde edades tempranas. La escuela puede cumplir un rol central mediante estrategias pedagógicas activas que modifiquen las posturas y comportamientos de los alumnos hacia la protección ambiental. Este estudio evaluó los efectos de un programa que sensibilice la conciencia ambiental en los educandos. Objetivo. Evaluar una estrategia pedagógica destinada a intensificar el conocimiento medioambiental de los alumnos de secundaria. Materiales y métodos. Presenta un enfoque cuantitativo y una metodología hipotético-deductiva, mediante metodología cuasiexperimental se aplicó un programa de veinte sesiones de sensibilización en las que participaron 33 y 31 estudiantes (grupo de control y experimental, respectivamente) de una población de 222 estudiantes. Se empleó una encuesta de 40 preguntas diseñada para investigar las dimensiones cognitiva, afectiva, conativa y activa, se obtuvo un Alpha de Cronbach de 0,941. Resultados. Los datos se procesaron mediante RStudio evidenciando un cambio altamente significativo (p<0,05) en esas dimensiones en comparación al grupo control, con un 80,6 % de estudiantes que alcanzaron niveles destacados de conciencia ambiental. Conclusión. La sensibilización ambiental implementada transformó positivamente las actitudes y conductas hacia la protección ecológica, demostrando su utilidad como estrategia pedagógica promotora de la sostenibilidad desde las aulas.
Orujo de oliva y economía circular: una revisión bibliométrica de las tres últimas décadas
Authors: Monroy Vergara Alejandro Lenin , Zegarra Alvarado Noribal Jorge , Cazorla Galdós José Oswaldo , Gallegos Arata Martha , Lizana Puelles Estela Eresvinda , Cartagena-Cutipa Raúl
Published: October 2024

El orujo de oliva ha sido objeto de considerable producción científica, pero las investigaciones específicas sobre economía circular (EC) son menos frecuentes. Para abordar esta brecha, se realizó un análisis bibliométrico de 1.835 artículos de la base de datos Scopus, cubriendo el período de 1993 a 2023, y se examinó la interrelación entre países, autores, organizaciones y revistas utilizando Bibliometrix y VOSViewer. Los resultados revelan un aumento en las publicaciones a partir de 2010, con un máximo de 245 publicaciones. Inicialmente, la investigación se centraba en el aceite de oliva, pero en la última década el interés se ha trasladado hacia el orujo de oliva y la economía circular. Italia, España y Portugal son líderes en este campo, con España destacando en publicaciones y organización de investigación. La Universidad de Jaén, especialmente su Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Ambiental y de los Materiales, es la más productiva. La revista Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry es la más destacada, y los autores Castro E., Perego P. y Aliakbarian B. son los más influyentes. Las principales tendencias en economía circular incluyen la optimización de procesos de conversión de biomasa para energía, la obtención de compuestos bioactivos y enzimas, el uso de biofertilizantes en agricultura orgánica y la valorización de residuos como biomateriales para construcción. Se requieren estudios adicionales para evaluar la escalabilidad de estas investigaciones y fomentar la sostenibilidad mediante el desarrollo de tecnologías y prácticas más eficientes y ecológicas.
Estrategias de producción más limpia para el cultivo de papa en el municipio de Chocontá, Colombia
Authors: García Moreno Daniela , Ortega-Ramírez Angie Tatiana
Published: October 2024

Introducción. El municipio de Chocontá es conocido por ser el mayor productor de papa de Colombia, sin embargo, estas ventajas se han visto opacadas por el uso de fertilizantes químicos, enfermedades de cultivos, acumulación de residuos y cambio climático, los cuales agravan la calidad del suelo y alteración en las propiedades fisicoquímicas del cultivo. Objetivo. Seleccionar la estrategia de producción más limpia del recurso suelo para el cultivo de papa a partir de la valorización de residuos. Materiales y métodos. Se efectuó la revisión bibliográfica de las estrategias de producción más limpia para cultivos agrícolas. Se realizó la matriz de caracterización y selección de la estrategia más eficaz para la valorización de residuos y la disminución de la contaminación en el recurso suelo. Resultados. Se realizó la caracterización de las estrategias de producción más limpia para el mejoramiento del recurso suelo y cultivos agrícolas a partir de la valorización de residuos mediante el compostaje como estrategia de producción más limpia. Conclusiones. El cultivo de papa se ve afectado por la contaminación ambiental generada por el cambio climático, acumulación de metales pesados, fertilizantes químicos, entre otros, por lo cual es necesaria la caracterización de estrategias de producción más limpia para el aprovechamiento de residuos orgánicos en el mejoramiento de la calidad del cultivo y el suelo para la actividad agrícola de la región.
Aplicación de pruebas estadísticas de distribución de datos y su utilidad en producción animal
Authors: Martínez-López Roberto , Centurión Insaurralde Liz Mariela
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La elección adecuada de herramientas estadísticas para el análisis inferencial de datos, es fundamental en la ciencia. Así, identificar el comportamiento de las observaciones, es indispensable; para seleccionar con la mayor precisión posible, la técnica estadística que conduzca hacia resultados acertados y conclusiones enriquecedoras. Objetivo: Se estudió la distribución de datos en bruto y residuales, procedentes de la cría de bovinos y gallinas mediante la verificación de supuestos paramétricos; a su vez, fueron comparados tres métodos estadísticos, por especie zootécnica, discutiendo su plasticidad, ajuste y precisión. Materiales y métodos: Se analizaron en bovinos: condición corporal, peso vivo, longitud de pelo y constantes bioquímicas (calcio, fósforo, magnesio). En aves: peso vivo, ancho de pecho, longitud de muslo, longitud de cresta, presencia de endo y ectoparásitos. Se aplicaron pruebas de normalidad (Shapiro Wilk y Kolmogorov (Lilliefors)) y homogeneidad de varianzas (Levene). Se consideraron en bovinos: ANOVA con Tukey; ANOVA de Welch con Games Howell y Kruskal Wallis con Dunn. En aves: el test Student, con corrección de Welch y Wilcoxon- Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Las pruebas de normalidad mantuvieron resultados similares. Se constató diferencia en criterios de decisión entre los análisis inferenciales, para nivel de magnesio y en longitud de muslo. Conclusiones: Se recomienda explícitamente, en estudios veterinarios y zootécnicos, con rigor científico, analizar la normalidad y la homogeneidad de varianza, para identificar y conocer apropiadamente el patrón de comportamiento de los datos provenientes del trabajo, para de esta forma implementar adecuadamente la herramienta estadística inferencial que contribuirá a discriminar la casualidad y la causalidad en los eventos tratados.
Crisis política en el Perú: cuando el poder y la democracia se contraponen
Authors: Gonzáles Castilla Carlos Jaime , Medina Sotelo Cristian Gumercindo , Ruiz Enríquez Delcy , Jara Aguirre Chantal Juan
Published: October 2024

Introducción. En el Perú se viene evidenciando una profunda crisis política e institucional como consecuencia del debilitamiento democrático y de los actos de corrupción, lo que ha generado una crisis de representatividad, desconfianza y disconformidad ciudadana con los poderes del Estado y vacíos de poder e inestabilidad democrática. Objetivo. analizar la crisis política en el Perú y el deterioro de la democracia representativa peruana. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datos de revistas indexadas como Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, Redalyc. Resultados. La crisis institucional en el Perú en gran parte se encuentra asociadas a la crisis moral y ética de las personas que ejercen función pública. Conclusiones. El poder y la democracia se contraponen cuando las autoridades políticas y gubernamentales corrompen el poder y no actúan de acuerdo con los principios que inspiran a todo Estado, siendo la corrupción uno de las principales causas de la crisis institucional pues trae consigo el deterioro de la democracia y deslegitimización de sus gobernantes.
3. Eating Patterns for the Management of Diabetes
Authors: Urbanski Patti
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Eating Patterns Studied for the Management of Diabetes; Mediterranean-Style Vegetarian Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH); Issues of Research and Knowledge Gaps; Summary of Recommendations for Eating Patterns for the Management of Diabetes
5. Alcohol and Diabetes
Authors: Franz Marion J.
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Metabolism of Alcohol; Effects of Alcohol on Glycemia and Related Outcomes; Effects of Alcohol on Diabetes Complications; Alcohol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure; Summary of Guidelines for Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons with Diabetes
10. Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy, Lactation, and Diabetes
Authors: Reader Diane M. , Oberlin Breanna S.
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Introduction; Preexisting Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2; Nutrition Therapy during Pregnancy; Physical Activity for Pregnancy and Diabetes; Weight Gain during Pregnancy; Gestational Diabete;s Postpartum Topics; Summary of Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy, Lactation, and Diabetes
16. Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes and Hypertension
Authors: Benson Gretchen , Hayes Joy
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Overview of Treatment Goals, Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes and Hypertension, Summary of Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes and Hypertension
19. Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes and Celiac Disease
Authors: Brunzell Carol
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Celiac Disease: Overview and Treatment; Nutrition Therapy for Celiac Disease and Diabetes; The Gluten-Free Diet; Implementing the Gluten-Free Diet; Summary of Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes and Celiac Disease
26. Cost-effectiveness of Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy
Authors: Harrington Carolyn C.
Published: October 2024

Highlights: Literature Review; Translation of Evidence into Nutrition Interventions; Reimbursement for Medical Nutrition Therapy; Summary of Cost-Effectiveness of Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy
Impact of Syringe and Needle Reuse on the Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A 12-Week Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Berlanda Gabriela , Telo Gabriela H. , Gossenheimer Agnes Nogueira , Auler Andrea , da Silva Eduardo Sturmer , Rodrigues Paula Godinho , dos Santos Ana Carolina Krum , Amico Sandro Campos , Schaan Beatriz D.
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the clinical and laboratory outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes by comparing the no reuse or reuse of syringes and needles for insulin injection.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Adults with type 2 diabetes who had reused syringes and needles at least three times were randomly instructed either to not reuse or to reuse insulin syringes and needles five times. The primary outcomes assessed were glycemic control, pain scores, and skin complications (ecchymosis, lipohypertrophy, nodules, infection) at baseline and 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Secondary outcomes included treatment adherence, quality of life, microbiological contamination of syringes and needles, needle quality, and insulin injection technique.

RESULTS

Among the 71 participants (mean ± SD age 59.7 ± 8.8 years), 59% were women with a median duration of diabetes of 18 years (interquartile range 10–25 years) and a mean BMI of 31.7 ± 6.7 kg/m2. The group that reused syringes and needles experienced an increase in lipohypertrophy/nodules (0.16 ± 0.08, P = 0.040) but did not experience worsening pain or glycemic control, even when the syringes and needles were inserted into the skin with great effort. There was no difference in the total number of skin complications, quality of life, or microbiological contamination. Both groups improved treatment adherence, with a greater increase in the reuse group.

CONCLUSIONS

The reuse of syringes and needles is associated with a modest increase in lipohypertrophy/nodules but does not have a short-term impact on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Oral health and self-perceived job readiness among socially disadvantaged and unemployed citizens
Authors: Munk Sigsgaard Anna , Altmann Steffen , Dannemand Jensen Katrine , Hede Børge , Boeskov Øzhayat Esben
Published: October 2024

Objective: The aims of this article are (1) to evaluate the association between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and self-perceived job readiness and (2) to investigate changes in self-perceived job readiness following an oral health promotion intervention.
Materials and methods: The first aim was elucidated in a cross-sectional design, and the second through a prospective intervention study. A survey was administered among 273 unemployed vulnerable people in Copenhagen, Denmark. Participants were randomised to either control or intervention in 2018, and follow-up was conducted 7–15 months later. The intervention entailed support for dental care. OHRQoL was measured by the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), and self-perceived job readiness was measured using the Employability Indicator Project (BIP) questionnaire.
Results: The sample reported a high mean OHIP-14 score at baseline (26.9, SD 15.6) and poor OHRQoL was significantly associated with low self-perceived job readiness (rs = -0.15, p = 0.02). The control group reported better job readiness at follow-up compared to the intervention group. However, the effect sizes were small in both groups and no clear pattern was observed.
Conclusions: The results indicate that OHRQoL is linked to self-perceived job readiness. However, the oral health promotion applied in this study did not lead to better self-perceived job readiness. Further research is needed on the effect of oral health promotion interventions on job readiness within socially vulnerable groups.
PISA og den internasjonale forskningen
Authors: Mosvold Reidar
Published: October 2024

PISA-studien er viktig, og resultatene fra denne studien får en oppmerksomhet fra politisk hold og samfunnet for øvrig som er unik i utdanningsforskning. Stor oppmerksomhet kan derimot føre til mangel på nyansering, og dette kommentarkapittelet sammenligner fokuset i kapitlene i denne antologien med den internasjonale forskningen på elever og matematikk. Studien anvender teknikker fra kvantitativ tekstanalyse for å sammenligne antologikapitlene med sammendrag fra 5683 tidsskriftartikler som er publisert mellom 2000 og 2024. Analysene indikerer at kapitlene har sterkt fokus på elevenes prestasjoner. Sammenlignet med den internasjonale forskningen fokuserer antologikapitlene i mindre grad på lærerne og deres kunnskap og praksis, og mindre på elevenes tenkning og forståelse. Selv om PISA-studien er betydningsfull og gir et verdifullt redskap for å sammenligne elevprestasjoner, må man være oppmerksom på at det er mange sentrale aspekter ved undervisning og læring i matematikk som PISA ikke vektlegger.
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Authors: Nilsen Trude , Jensen Fredrik
Published: October 2024

Dette kapittelet utforsker endringer i likeverd i skolen i Norge og andre nordiske land fra 2018 (før pandemien) til 2022 («etter» pandemien), med fokus på sosioøkonomisk status (SØS) og innvandrerbakgrunn som faktorer som påvirker skoleprestasjoner i matematikk. Regresjonsanalyser på elev- og skolenivå benyttes for å analysere sammenhengen mellom disse faktorene og prestasjoner i matematikk basert på data fra PISA 2018 og 2022. Med søkelys på skolenivå, viser resultatene at Norge skiller seg ut fra de andre landene ved at SØS forklarer nesten dobbelt så mye av forskjellene i matematikkprestasjoner mellom skoler i 2022 som i 2018. Også innvandrerbakgrunn forklarer en større andel av forskjellen mellom skoler i 2022 enn i 2018 i Norge og i Finland. I Danmark og Sverige har innvandrerbakgrunn sterkest sammenheng med skoleprestasjoner i begge sykluser av PISA, mens Island har den svakeste sammenhengen. I PISA 2022 er Sverige det nordiske landet som har sterkest sammenheng mellom SØS og skoleprestasjoner. Funnene peker på en nedgang i likeverd i Norge og økte ulikheter mellom skolene. Resultatene blir tolket og diskutert i lys av tidligere forskning, og implikasjoner blir beskrevet.
Analyzing Handwriting Variation in Athletes: A Comparative Study
Authors: N Pandey , V Sharma , B Singh , D Bhandari
Published: October 2024

Handwriting is a neuro-muscular phenomenon and is unique in nature. The potential of hand in designing the writing involves complex mechanism of the unite movement of finger’s, thumb and hand which is operated by the timed neural response system. It’s been said that any two objects greater than molecular size have some variation. And so it’s with the handwriting. We not at all write anything absolutely the same. The way a person moves their body determines how differently their skills can differ. Every element of writing is movement, and the more a writer moves, the more skilled they are. These subtle variations in personal traits define the boundaries of a person's handwriting.. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to study the hypothesis ‘higher the movement higher the skill’. For the analysis the handwriting sample were taken from the individual who do weightlifting or gym and half sample were taken from the normal people who don’t prefer gym. Results indicate a massive difference in variation of the handwriting of the weightlifters and non-lifters, due to stiffness of muscles there is less movement in their body while writing.
Examination of the Brain Stem Death Approach to Defining Death in an Organ Transplant Context and its Credibility with ‘Nigerian’ Values and Beliefs
Authors: CN Arinze-Umobi
Published: October 2024

Organ donation generally consists of two modes - living (largely less-problematic), and cadaveric (largely problematic). Cadaveric donation of solid organs is simply the process of solid organ transplant after the demise of its owner (deceased). Consequently, many approaches to death have evolved in order to procure more solid organs in the medical sphere today as a result of science and technology. However, these approaches to death are not without controversies such as the credibility of the approach with the Nigerian values and beliefs. To this end, this paper, examines the some key controversies surrounding the adoption of the brain stem death approach to defining death and its credibility with the Nigerian values and beliefs with a bid to chart a way-forward for the country. In gathering and analysing data, the writer used doctrinal method of data collection relying on local statutes, cases laws, textbooks, journal articles, international treaties, conventions and covenants. The writer found that although it may appear unrealistic to have an approach to organ donation that will be devoid of criticisms, a holistic adherence to the recommendations herein may significantly address fears of critics and possibly reduce controversies and tensions surrounding the approaches to death. More so, robust sensitization of the citizenry should be done to turn the rather, organ transplantation apathy to an enviable one.
Trabajo colaborativo y expectativa docente en el proceso inclusivo de una región peruana
Authors: Tananta Vásquez Heydi , Juárez Diaz Juan Rafael , Mozombite Tenazoa Pacita Mercedes
Published: October 2024

La inclusión educativa es un proceso complejo que se comprende plenamente cuando se toman en cuenta las actitudes de la comunidad educativa, particularmente del personal docente, ya que son elementos esenciales para abordar la diversidad en las poblaciones estudiantiles. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo principal establecer la relación entre el trabajo colaborativo y las expectativas docentes en el proceso de inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad en educación básica.
El estudio utilizó un diseño correlacional con una muestra de 78 docentes, seleccionados mediante muestreo por conveniencia (M = 39.56; DS = 7.32). Se emplearon dos instrumentos: una escala de expectativas y un cuestionario sobre trabajo colaborativo, ambos diseñados para evaluar los niveles de estas variables.
Los resultados revelaron que las dimensiones de trabajo en equipo y reconocimiento están vinculadas con las expectativas docentes, aunque no se encontró relación con los objetivos grupales. En cuanto al trabajo colaborativo, la percepción más común fue de nivel regular, reportada por el 48.72% de los participantes, lo que refleja una percepción media. Asimismo, el 35.90% percibió un nivel insatisfactorio, mientras que el 15.38% señaló un nivel satisfactorio. En cuanto a las expectativas docentes, el nivel medio fue el más frecuente, con un 53.85%, seguido por un nivel alto en un 24.36%.
La conclusión de este estudio confirmó la existencia de una relación significativa entre el trabajo colaborativo y las expectativas docentes. Estos hallazgos pueden contribuir de manera importante a una mejor comprensión y manejo de la inclusión educativa de estudiantes con discapacidad en los entornos escolares.
Novel SERPINC1 Mutation in a Brazilian Patient with Sudden-onset Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis Caused by Congenital Antithrombin Deficiency
Authors: Hiraga Junji , Harada Yasuhiko , Suzuki Naruko , Tamura Shogo , Suzuki Nobuaki
Published: October 2024

A 19-year-old Brazilian man visited the emergency department of our hospital complaining of nausea and fever. He presented with left hemispatial neglect. Magnetic resonance imaging led to a diagnosis of sagittal sinus thrombosis. Blood tests showed decreased antithrombin (ATIII) activity, and ATIII deficiency was diagnosed. He was treated with heparin sodium and warfarin. Genetic counseling through medical interpreters was recommended, and the patient and his mother consented to genetic testing, which revealed a novel mutation variant of the SERPINC1 gene. Genetic counseling is important to connect patients to genetic testing, even if language barriers are present.
Criminal Justice System: Judicial Proceedings and Decisions
Authors: Azarov V.A. , Konstantinova V.A.
Published: October 2024

This work reflects the results of the review S.V. Burmagin's monograph “Judicial proceedings and decisions in the criminal justice system” (Moscow, Yurlitinform Publ., 2021). Results. The relevance, theoretical and practical significance of criminal justice research are stated. The author's attention is focused on problematic issues this area: the essence and boundaries of justice; the concept and typology of judicial proceedings; the system of judicial decisions, etc. The formulated conclusions are convincing. The review highly appreciates the monograph, which reveals the methodological foundations of the criminal justice system, taking into account the current trend of expanding its borders.
On the Traditions of Studying Legal Pluralism, Its Forms and Meaning (Part 2)
Authors: Biryukov S.V.
Published: October 2024

The interests and values of different subjects (state (society), social groups, individuals) are reflected in law and legal activity, and a balance of such interests (values) is being sought. Philosophy, political science, and sociology are characterized by the tradition of defining the order associated with the organization and reproduction of social differences of different subjects as social pluralism. In this regard, widely understood legal pluralism cannot be reduced only to the external multiplicity of legal systems (subsystems), which, of course, does not reflect the entire social pluralism of modern society. Methodology. In the process of work the following methods were used dialectics, comparative method, formal-logical method, system approach, analysis, synthesis. Results. Various traditions of studying the reflection of the plurality of subjects, their interests and values in law are presented, studied and classified. It is concluded that the internal legal pluralism characteristic of a particular system (subsystem) of law (pluralism in law) is that law reflects the interests and values of different subjects, and not just the state as a whole or representatives of one group. The ideas about possible forms of pluralism in law, its significance for society, social groups, and individuals are systematized. The correlation of the plurality of systems (subsystems) of law (pluralism of law) and pluralism in law is analyzed. Conclusion. It is concluded that pluralism in law should be assessed as a largely positive phenomenon for society, social groups and individuals, but its extremes should be limited. Taking into account the 1st part of the work, legal pluralism as a whole is defined as forms of pluralism of law and pluralism in law that combine with each other and replace each other.
Modern Trends in Criminal Law Policy
Authors: Dmitriev O.V. , Sharonov A.V.
Published: October 2024

The relevance of the domestic criminal law policy is largely determined by global challenges, among which there are numerous criminal threats. The current international situation is fundamentally different from the similar situation of the times of “perestroika”, when the ideas of orthodox liberalism, including criminal law policy, reigned in the country. Practice shows that these ideas have largely exhausted themselves: the situation requires strengthening the state. Purpose. The purpose is to establish the main trends of the Russian criminal law policy in the conditions of the modern international situation and the rejection of the neoliberal development paradigm. Methodology. The methodology includes the use of comparative-historical, comparative-legal, sociological and statistical methods. Results. The rejection of neoliberal ideology naturally requires strengthening the role of state regulation in various areas of public and private life, but above all in the field of criminal law policy. This is due to two general factors - non-fulfillment of the decisions taken (sabotage) and irresponsibility of the performers. The antipode of irresponsibility is responsibility, and the relevant addressees are afraid only of criminal liability. It is criminal responsibility that can and should become a lever for the harmonization of public relations in modern conditions. This is an imperative to strengthen Russian statehood. The state power comes to understand this imperative, as evidenced by a number of articles in addition to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. However, the trend of adopting new criminal laws aimed at strengthening statehood is not supported by convincing practice of their application. Conclusion. Modern Russian criminal law policy demonstrates the trend of strengthening statehood, which the legislator and law enforcement officer should implement more consistently and aggressivel
“Revolt against the West” and Postcolonial Discourse at the English School of International Relations
Authors: Mironov Victor V.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of understanding the role of colonial policy in the English School of International Relations. The evolution of the concept of international society in the 1980s makes it possible to identify the line between colonial and postcolonial discourse in the texts of representatives of this scientific community. The paper analyzes both the positions of individual scientists on colonial subjects and the collective practice of the English school, presented in the monograph “The Expansion of International Society” (1984). In the course of the study can be distinguished two different positions of scientists in relation to colonialism. The original participants of the English School formulated the first. It proceeded from the need to take colonial history beyond the concept of international society. The origins of the formation of such an attitude can be explained both by the peculiarities of the personal destinies of scientists (C. Manning) and by the specifics of their scientific views (M. Wight, M. Howard, A. Watson). The second position presented by a new generation of supporters of the English school. It assumed a rethinking of the role of colonialism in history in the context of the formation of the modern global world. R.J. Vincent in his work of on Japan's entry into the international system had beginning of such a rethinking. Using this example, the scientist showed the need to study the reverse impact of colonies on the norms and institutions of European international society. H. Bull supported his student, despite the fact that R.J. Vincent's position contradicted the general theory of the development of international society. As a result, the school started talking about the works of the late H. Bull. Thus, he softened the criticism of the new participants. The further development of the concept led to the position that modern supporters of the English School consider colonialism to be an institution in the history of the formation of international society. Moreover, the participation of former colonies is recognize as a fundamental moment of the modern structure of international society. H. Bull, one of his late publications, tried to combine these approaches and identified new prospects for the development of the concept of the English School of International Relations.
Private Military Companies and Their Participation in Military Political Conflicts: History and Modernity
Authors: Vetrenko Inna A. , Kovalev Andrey A.
Published: October 2024

This article examines the phenomenon of private military companies (PMCs) as an integral element of modern international politics. The history of their creation, the reasons for their emergence and the attitude of the world community to them are studied. It is noted that today's private military companies are a phenomenon different from their prototypes of the 20th century. This fact is important to consider when forming and fixing the legal status of PMCs and their employees, because for adequate control and regulation of their activities it is necessary to distinguish between the concepts of PMCs and mercenaries, which in the 21st century are often not differentiated even at the highest political and legal levels. The growing popularity of modern PMCs is due to the changing nature of interstate cooperation, changing paradigms, their multi-functionality and a number of other factors.
Violencia Política por razón de Género. Avances y desafíos actuales
Authors: Tula María Inés
Published: October 2024

La lectura de estas investigaciones proporciona información sobre cómo los países de las Américas vienen trabajando en dirección a prevenir, sancionar y erradicar el problema de la violencia de género como un conflicto recurrente en los procesos electorales. En este dosier de Descentrada. Revista Interdisciplinaria de Feminismos y Género, complemento del anterior coordinado por María Elena Martin, se introducen los términos de referencia bajos los cuales se está dando el debate actual en materia de violencia política por razón de género. Esta propuesta resulta relevante por cuatro razones: primero, porque -de manera didáctica- introduce su definición e interpretación a quienes no tienen una aproximación al tema. Segundo, porque identifica los criterios básicos para su reconocimiento y, tercero, porque analiza los avances logrados en la materia y presenta los problemas de la gobernanza electoral para su prevención y sanción. Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, es que estas investigaciones contribuyen a brindar herramientas técnicas para la elaboración y mejoras de políticas públicas de género.