bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE PROCRASTINATION
Authors: Gupta Taniya , Khajuria Jyoti
Published: February 2023

“Why to submit the proposal on Friday? No one is going to check it before Monday.”
“I want to take some rest now. There is a lot of time to complete the project”
We came to face these types of situations every day. This is the general habit of people to leave their task till last minute or up to the deadline and termed as Procrastination. There may be many reasons underlying this type of behavior. Some people may try to save their energy if the task seems unnecessary or not in their priority list. It may be quite possible that the person needs some time for clarifying the doubts about that particular task or we can say time for planning what to do, how to do and many more before accomplishing the task. Through this paper let’s try to understand the Procrastination in a better way and then exploring the ways to overcome it.
IMPACT OF TEACHING CONTENT EXPLOITATION MI (MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE) TO REINFORCE THE SKILLS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: R Vijayalakshmi , A Baldwin
Published: February 2023

This study aims to investigate and explore the impact of learner-based philosophy according to human intelligence with various dimensions were as the learner differ in the strength and combinations of intelligence. To enhance the skills of language development. This study examined the depth of the learner by pre and post testing, collecting data of the individuals and survey methodology. For being a better predictor of the teaching content. The primary aim of this paper focus on the intelligence of the human. Gardner strongly believes that all the learners can be enhanced by training and practice. Were as the learner may differ from each other to learn a language the teaching methodology and classroom activity should be best to the learner. So that it can be more highly effective than that of others, therefore approaching through the favoring methods to the learner may help them to identify their personal MI profile.
Ciências Florestais e Ambientais: diagnóstico, classificação e proposição em pesquisa
Authors: Caldeira Marcos Vinicius Winckler , Prata Erival Gonçalves , Ayoub Julianno Pizzano
Published: February 2023

Esta obra constituiu-se a partir de um processo colaborativo entre professores, estudantes e pesquisadores que se destacaram e qualificaram as discussões neste espaço formativo. Resulta, também, de movimentos interinstitucionais e de ações de incentivo à pesquisa que congregam pesquisadores das mais diversas áreas do conhecimento e de diferentes Instituições de Educação Superior públicas e privadas de abrangência nacional e internacional. Tem como objetivo integrar ações interinstitucionais nacionais e internacionais com redes de pesquisa que tenham a finalidade de fomentar a formação continuada dos profissionais da educação, por meio da produção e socialização de conhecimentos das diversas áreas do Saberes.
Agradecemos aos autores pelo empenho, disponibilidade e dedicação para o desenvolvimento e conclusão dessa obra. Esperamos também que esta obra sirva de instrumento didático-pedagógico para estudantes, professores dos diversos níveis de ensino em seus trabalhos e demais interessados pela temática.
NT - 1 - Dides - As Emendas parlamentares e a apropriação sobre o orçamento público : uma discussão sobre o falso ou o verdadeiro
Authors: Bassi Camillo de Moraes
Published: February 2023

Uma hipotética apropriação do orçamento público mediante as emendas parlamentares (EPs) é uma discussão que vem ganhando corpo na atualidade. Na verdade, após a incorporação das emendas das comissões permanentes e das emendas do relator-geral (Lei nº 13.957/2019), os ânimos se exaltaram ainda mais, substituindo o hipotético pela concretização. Nesta nota técnica, a proposta é aferir se essa concretude é falsa ou verdadeira, apoiando-se, essencialmente, no estágio orçamentário que essas despesas alcançam – pagamentos, como protagonistas – e no tratamento dado aos restos a pagar (RAPs). Ou seja, o intento é escapar da artilha contábil das dotações, mesmo porque os créditos consignados, se não amarrados a despesas obrigatórias, costumam rumar a caminhos estanques aos originalmente traçados.
NT - 40 - Dinte - Avaliação dos impactos econômicos de cenários de revisão da união aduaneira do Mercosul
Authors: Ribeiro Fernando J. , Cechin Alicia , Andrade Gerlane
Published: February 2023

Este texto analisa os impactos de diferentes cenários de redução tarifária no âmbito do Mercosul, considerando as principais variáveis macroeconômicas e setoriais do Brasil e dos demais países do bloco, bem como o comércio intrabloco. Para tanto, aplica-se um modelo equilíbrio geral computável (EGC) multirregional e multissetorial, o Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) versão 10. As simulações foram feitas com base no modelo GTAP versão 10, calibrado com informações sobre as economias do mundo para o ano de 2014.
NT - 41 - Dinte - Os Acordos comerciais do Brasil
Authors: Neves Renato Coelho Baumann das
Published: February 2023

Esta nota técnica proporciona um referencial de análise para se considerar os acordos preferenciais firmados pelo Brasil até aqui.
NT - 46 - Dinte - FAB vs Embraer : considerações sobre a revisão do programa KC-390
Authors: Giesteira Luís Felipe , Ferreira Marcos José Barbieri
Published: February 2023

Discute sobre a aquisição de aeronaves KC-390 – a tecnologicamente mais sofisticada do portfólio da companhia, desenvolvida em cooperação com a Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) especialmente para atender a Estratégia Nacional de Defesa (END). O texto fornece elementos para uma compreensão mais abrangente da relação entre FAB e Embraer a partir do conceito – amiúde mal compreendido – de sistema setorial de inovação.
NT - 50 - Dinte - Normalização técnica : o modelo chinês
Authors: Tironi Luís Fernando
Published: February 2023

A República Popular da China tem seguidamente surpreendido pela capacidade de alcançar objetivos no campo econômico, científico e tecnológico. Em boa medida isso tem acontecido sem o suporte de estruturas institucionais e regulatórias que, na visão estabelecida nos países industrializados, seriam pilares de um sistema econômico eficiente. Sem distinção, um sistema econômico eficiente depende de um sistema de normas e normalização técnicas adequadamente estruturado e eficaz. Este artigo é uma introdução ao papel da norma e regulação técnicas para o comércio internacional. Examina as peculiaridades da presença chinesa nos acordos comerciais e a recente reforma do ambiente técnico regulatório Chinês e oferece algumas reflexões sobre possíveis impactos que o modo como o país asiático se conduz nesses temas pode ter no ambiente de governança econômica e comercial global, tendo a seguinte pergunta em perspectiva: haverá um modo chinês de sistema de normas e padronização técnica?
NT - 97 - Diset - Proposta de redação à regulamentação da Política Nacional de Apoio e Desenvolvimento das Micro e Pequenas Empresas
Authors: Nogueira Mauro Oddo , Reis Leonardo Meira , Chaves Junior Antonio Everton , Reichert Henrique
Published: February 2023

Seguindo a missão emanada da Constituição Federal e, mais especificamente, da Lei Geral das MPEs, em 2019 o Fórum Permanente das Micro e Pequenas Empresas – instância de interlocução entre o Governo Federal, as instituições nacionais de apoio e representatividade das MPEs e os fóruns regionais das 27 unidades da federação – instituiu um novo comitê temático em sua estrutura, responsável por coordenar a construção da Política Nacional de Apoio e Desenvolvimento das Micro e Pequenas Empresas (PNADEMPE). Junto com os outros seis, este comitê é intitulado CT-07.
Aplicação do FMEA na prevenção de acidentes ocupacionais na construção civil
Authors: Junior Lucio Garcia Veraldo , Lescura Matheus Marcelino , Sampaio Henrique César , Neto Paulo França Barbosa
Published: February 2023

Esta pesquisa trata da aplicação da ferramenta FMEA na construção civil a fim de prevenir acidentes ocupacionais durante o trabalho. Diante das características das atividades, a construção civil é um dos setores mais problemáticos em relação à ocorrência de acidentes do trabalho. Assim, a implementação da segurança ocupacional é extremamente importante para prevenir acidentes, e a utilização da ferramenta FMEA para analisar riscos ocupacionais definindo medidas preventivas para os trabalhadores. O propósito desta pesquisa é por meio do uso da ferramenta FMEA analisar os possíveis riscos no trabalho da construção civil, a fim de estabelecer a criticidade entre eles e implementar um plano de ações preventivas de modo a reduzir o número de acidentes. Neste estudo pode-se concluir que, por meio da utilização da ferramenta FMEA, é possível elencar os riscos de forma quantitativa e definir prioridades para ações. Assim, permitiu identificar a redução de acidentes e o alcance da meta estabelecida, resultando em 1 ocorrência durante um período de 6 meses.
ANALYSTS’ DISAGREEMENT, SELF-SELECTION, AND STOCK RETURNS
Authors: Wu Liang , Long Yunshen , Li Wenyue , Wu Bingyan
Published: February 2023

Two ex-ante variables are introduced to characterize the analysts’ biased behavior, namely the analysts’ disagreement and self-selection in analysts’ earnings forecasts. The study investigates the impact of the analysts’ disagreement and self-selection on the stock returns. A theoretical analysis derives how the stock returns are correlated with the two variables. There are two channels through which the stocks are priced according to the analysts’ disagreement. The first one is the risk channel as the analysts’ disagreement is associated with earnings uncertainty. The stock price will be discounted before the actual earnings announcement. The second one is the optimistic bias channel. The optimistic bias channel means that the stock is overpriced if the investors do not correct the analysts’ bias. The self-selection is negatively correlated with the stock return through the optimistic bias channel as more self-selection means more optimistic bias as low forecasting values are not revealed. The empirical analysis using data from the Chinese stock market supports the theoretical conclusion.
Saturation of the Filamentation Instability and Dispersion Measure of Fast Radio Bursts
Authors: Sobacchi Emanuele , Lyubarsky Yuri , Beloborodov Andrei M. , Sironi Lorenzo , Iwamoto Masanori
Published: February 2023

Nonlinear effects are crucial for the propagation of fast radio bursts (FRBs) near the source. We study the filamentation of FRBs in the relativistic winds of magnetars, which are commonly invoked as the most natural FRB progenitors. As a result of filamentation, the particle number density and radiation intensity develop strong gradients along the direction of the wind magnetic field. A steady state is reached when the plasma pressure balances the ponderomotive force. In such a steady state, particles are confined in periodically spaced thin sheets, and electromagnetic waves propagate between them as in a waveguide. We show the following. (i) The dispersion relation resembles that in the initial homogeneous plasma, but the effective plasma frequency is determined by the separation of the sheets, not directly by the mean particle density. (ii) The contribution of relativistic magnetar winds to the dispersion measure of FRBs could be several orders of magnitude larger than previously thought. The dispersion measure of the wind depends on the properties of individual bursts (e.g., the luminosity) and therefore can change significantly among different bursts from repeating FRBs. (iii) Induced Compton scattering is suppressed because most of the radiation propagates in near-vacuum regions.
The Luminous Type Ia Supernova 2022ilv and Its Early Excess Emission
Authors: Srivastav Shubham , Smartt S. J. , Huber M. E. , Dimitriadis G. , Chambers K. C. , Fulton Michael D. , Moore Thomas , Callan F. P. , Gillanders James H. , Maguire K. , Nicholl M. , Shingles Luke J. , Sim S. A. , Smith K. W. , Anderson J. P. , de Boer Thomas , Chen Ting-Wan , Gao Hua , Young D. R.
Published: February 2023

We present observations and analysis of the hostless and luminous Type Ia supernova 2022ilv, illustrating it is part of the 2003fg-like family, often referred to as super-Chandrasekhar (Ia-SC) explosions. The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System light curve shows evidence of a short-lived, pulse-like early excess, similar to that detected in another luminous Type Ia supernova (SN 2020hvf). The light curve is broad, and the early spectra are remarkably similar to those of SN 2009dc. Adopting a redshift of z = 0.026 ± 0.005 for SN 2022ilv based on spectral matching, our model light curve requires a large 56Ni mass in the range 0.7–1.5 M
⊙ and a large ejecta mass in the range 1.6–2.3 M
⊙. The early excess can be explained by fast-moving SN ejecta interacting with a thin, dense shell of circumstellar material close to the progenitor (∼1013 cm) a few hours after the explosion. This may be realized in a double-degenerate scenario, wherein a white dwarf merger is preceded by the ejection of a small amount (∼10−3–10−2
M
⊙) of hydrogen and helium-poor tidally stripped material. A deep pre-explosion Pan-STARRS1 stack indicates no host galaxy to a limiting magnitude of r ∼ 24.5. This implies a surprisingly faint limit for any host of M

r
≳ −11, providing further evidence that these types of explosions occur predominantly in low-metallicity environments.
Excitation of Multiperiodic Kink Motions in Solar Flare Loops: Possible Application to Quasiperiodic Pulsations
Authors: Shi Mijie , Li Bo , Chen Shao-Xia , Guo Mingzhe , Yuan Shengju
Published: February 2023

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves are often invoked to interpret quasiperiodic pulsations (QPPs) in solar flares. We study the response of a straight flare loop to a kink-like velocity perturbation using three-dimensional MHD simulations and forward model the microwave emissions using the fast gyrosynchrotron code. Kink motions with two periodicities are simultaneously generated, with the long-period component (P
L = 57 s) being attributed to the radial fundamental kink mode and the short-period component (P
S = 5.8 s) to the first leaky kink mode. Forward modeling results show that the two-periodic oscillations are detectable in the microwave intensities for some lines of sight. Increasing the beam size to (1″)2 does not wipe out the microwave oscillations. We propose that the first leaky kink mode is a promising candidate mechanism to account for short-period QPPs. Radio telescopes with high spatial resolutions can help distinguish between this new mechanism and such customary interpretations as sausage modes.
Le juge pénal et la réparation du préjudice écologique « pur »
Authors: Detraz Stéphane
Published: February 2023

Les articles 1246 et suivants du code civil établissent un régime de réparation du préjudice écologique « pur », inspiré de l'arrêt Erika rendu par la chambre criminelle de la Cour de cassation. Or l'application de ces textes devant les juridictions répressives, bien qu'admise sans mal en jurisprudence, suscite des difficultés d'interprétation, en ce qui concerne tant la nature de la responsabilité en cause que celle de l'action en justice qui y est associée .
Entre ici et là-bas. Les personnes âgées immigrées issues du Maghreb : des invisibles doublement vulnérabilisés
Authors: Mezzouj Fatima , Jovelin Emmanuel
Published: February 2023

Résumé  : À la lumière de tous les travaux qui lui sont consacrés, la population immigrée est considérée comme étant à très haut risque de vulnérabilité. Nous parlons des invisibles doublement vulnérabilisés, parce qu’au regard des différentes politiques mises en place pour les personnes âgées en France, les migrants âgés ont souvent été tenus à l’écart, puisque l’objectif était qu’elles rentrent dans le cadre des dispositifs de droits communs. Or ce public a des spécificités que les différentes prises en charge ne prennent pas en compte. L’objet de cet article consiste donc à montrer à partir des travaux empiriques la marque de cette vulnérabilité là-bas et ici.
La réduction phénoménologique de Husserl et le problème de la liberté humaine
Authors: Anelli Alberto
Published: February 2023

Le problème de la réduction phénoménologique dans la réflexion de Husserl est étroitement lié à la manière dont il comprend le phénomène de la liberté humaine. L’article retrace les étapes fondamentales de cette relation, en montrant comment elle permet non seulement de clarifier la conception husserlienne de la liberté, mais aussi d’expliquer l’apparition, dans les dernières années de la réflexion de Husserl, d’une nouvelle question qui tourmente le fondateur de la phénoménologie : celle de la « motivation de la réduction ». La structure de cette nouvelle question serait destinée à jouer un rôle fondamental dans la pensée de Heidegger et sa réception au sein de l’École de Fribourg dans la seconde moitié du xx e  siècle.
Epigenetic regulation of the COVID-19 pathogenesis: its impact on the host immune response and disease progression
Authors: Pervin Zinia , Tasnim Anika , Ahamed Hasib , Hasibuzzaman Md Al
Published: February 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly infectious and may induce epigenetic alteration of the host immune system. Understanding the role of epigenetic mechanisms in COVID-19 infection is a clinical need to minimize critical illness and widespread transmission. The susceptibility to infection and progression of COVID-19 varies from person to person; pathophysiology substantially depends on epigenetic changes in the immune system and preexisting health conditions. Recent experimental and epidemiological studies have revealed the method of transmission and clinical presentation related to COVID-19 pathogenesis, however, the underlying pathology of variation in the severity of infection remains questionable. Epigenetic changes may also be responsible factors for multisystem association and deadly systemic complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected patients. Commonly, epigenetic changes are evoked by alteration of the host's immune response, stress, preexisting condition, oxidative stress response, external behavioral or environmental factors, and age. In addition, the viral infection itself might manipulate the host immune responses associated with inflammation by reprogramming epigenetic processes which are the susceptible factor for disease severity and death. As a result, epigenetic events such as histone modification and DNA methylation are implicated in regulating pro-inflammatory cytokines production by remodeling macrophage and T-cell activity towards inflammation, consequently, may also affect tissue repair and injury resolution process. This review aims to discuss the comprehensive understanding of the epigenetic landscape of COVID-19 disease progression that varies from person to person with supporting interdisciplinary prognosis protocol to overcome systemic impairment.
(α1, 2, β1, 2)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroups and its algebraic structure
Authors: Al-Sharoa Doaa
Published: February 2023

A complex intuitionistic fuzzy set is a generalization framework to characterize several applications in decision making, pattern recognition, engineering, and other fields. This set is considered more fitting and coverable to Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IDS) and complex fuzzy sets. In this paper, the abstraction of (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$) complex intuitionistic fuzzy sets and (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroups were introduced regarding to the concept of complex intuitionistic fuzzy sets. Besides, we show that (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroup is a general form of every complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroup. Also, each of (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy normal subgroups and cosets are defined and studied their relationship in the sense of the commutator of groups and the conjugate classes of group, respectively. Furthermore, some theorems connected the (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroup of the classical quotient group and the set of all (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy cosets were studied and proved. Additionally, we expand the index and Lagrange's theorem to be suitable under (${{\alpha _{1, 2}}, {\beta _{1, 2}}}$)-complex intuitionistic fuzzy subgroups.
IMAJU LI DJECA KOJA ŽIVE U UVJETIMA SIROMAŠTVA JEDNAK PRISTUP OBRAZOVANJU?
Authors: Družić Ljubotina Olja
Published: February 2023

DO CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN POVERTY HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION? ABSTRACT Growing up in poverty bears numerous risks for children which may have different consequences on their growth and development and affect their adult age. Education is one of key parameters of breaking the cycle of poverty, but educational and social policies still do not recognise to a sufficient extent the importance of investing in targeted measures and services which are directed towards overcoming the barriers these children are faced with. Although according to the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia education should be free and accessible to all, different research and status review of the accessibility of services and other aspects related to educational processes clearly indicate numerous aspects which require substantial material resources. In that sense children who live in poverty are extremely disadvantaged which puts them in an unequal position in comparison with their peers in the education system. The paper presents some obstacles that the children who live in poverty are faced with which additionally contribute to social differences in the education system. Introduction of accessible and universal services and measures into the system of education would contribute to a fairer position of the children of lower socio-economic status and enable their equal participation with other children. Key words: child poverty; right to education; educational inequalities; barriers to education
AUTOMATED DETECTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN ABDOMINOPELVIC REGION USING THERMAL IMAGING BASED ON DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Richa R. , Snekhalatha U.
Published: February 2023

Childhood obesity is a preventable disorder which can reduce the risk of the comorbidities linked with an adult obesity. In order to improve the lifestyle of the obese children, early and accurate detection is required by using some non-invasive technique. Thermal imaging helps in evaluation of childhood obesity without injecting any form of harmful radiation in human body. The goal of this proposed research is to evaluate the body surface temperature in abdominopelvic and cervical regions and to evaluate which region is best for predicting childhood obesity using thermal imaging. Next, to customize the ResNet-18 and VGG-19 architecture using transfer learning approach and to obtain the best modified classifier and to study the classification accuracy between normal and obese children. The two-study region which was selected for this study was abdominopelvic and cervical region where the mean skin surface temperature was recorded. From the two selected body regions, abdominopelvic region has depicted highest temperature difference of 10.98% between normal and obese subjects. The proposed modified ResNet-18 model produced an overall accuracy of 94.2% than the modified VGG-19 model (86.5%) for the classification of obese and normal children. Thus, this study can be considered as a non-invasive and cost-effective way for pre-screening the obesity condition in children.
“I don’t want to have anything to do with someone suspected of COVID-19”: a genuine infection avoidance interests or inappropriate concerns related to stigma?
Authors: Abubakari Sulemana , Apraku Edward , Nyame Solomon , Agbokey Francis , Afari-Asiedu Samuel , Gyaase Stephaney , Gyan Thomas , Febir Lawrence Gyabaa , Abokyi Livesy , Asante Kwaku Poku
Published: February 2023

Background: Human existence is being challenged by an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 that began in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Efforts to avoid the spread of COVID-19 are undermined by the appearance of disease-associated avoidance of infected persons due to reasons such as social stigma and discrimination.Objective: This study seeks to investigate avoidance and discrimination against persons suspected of COVID-19 in a predominantly rural setting in Ghana.Methods: The study is a cross-sectional survey. A random sample of 517 individuals drawn from a health and demographic surveillance system database was used for this study. Participants resided in six contiguous districts and municipalities of predominantly rural setting in the Bono East Region of Ghana.Results:  The findings showed that majority (60%) of the respondents agreed that they won’t have anything to do with someone suspected of COVID-19. However, 67% of them were willing to accommodate persons that recovered from the infection. Majority (91%) of respondents agreed that there is a need to adopt tolerant attitude towards persons who recovered from the infection, whilst another 98% also reported the need to show compassion towards persons who recovered from COVID-19.Conclusion: There is a high-level avoidance of persons suspected of COVID-19, but little or no discrimination of those who recovered from the infection.
Body composition of type 2 diabetes patients in Uganda: A case-control study
Authors: Buyinza Ronald , Nsamba Jonathan , Muyingo Anthony , Matovu Nicholas , Nabirye Gloria , Kantengwa Adellah , Akandunda Sandra , Sseguya Wenceslaus , Mathews Elezebeth
Published: February 2023

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity among people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has been widely documented. However, the specific composition of this body weight remains largely unknown. The study aimed to understand the body composition of T2DM patients using the bioelectric impedance analysis technique, comparing findings to sex and age-matched controls. Materials and Methods:  A comparative case-control study was carried out among 139 known cases of Type 2 diabetes aged 18 to 78 years randomly sampled from the diabetic clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We matched them to 139 hospital controls who were healthy non-diabetic attendants. Body composition parameters were computed and summarized as medians and interquartile ranges. Differences in the medians of body composition parameters were further assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Fat-free and fat mass indices were derived to offer a precise estimation of body composition parameters adjusted for height differences among study participants.Results: Cases had significantly higher median systolic blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), total fat percentage, fat mass amount, Fat Mass Index, visceral fat, and metabolic age than their counterparts, whereas controls had significantly higher median total body water percentage versus cases. The highest significant differences occurred in fat percentage composition (Cases: β: 6.9 (95% C.I: 4.4, 9.4); Controls: Ref) followed by visceral fat (Cases: β: 3.5 (95% C.I: 2.5, 4.4); controls: Ref) and Fat Mass Index (Cases: 95% C.I: 2.6 (95% C.I: 1.6, 3.7). Cases had significantly higher Fat Mass Index, visceral fat and fat percentage (all p0.05) than controls.Conclusions: Routine assessment of body composition of T2DM patients needs to be done to assess the amount, type and pattern of weight gain to prevent increases in adiposity.
Conservative Management for Spontaneous Lumbar Facet Joint Hemarthrosis in Severe Hemophilia a
Authors: Lai Chia-Ying , Chen Yeu-Chin , Li Tsung-Ying
Published: February 2023

Spontaneous lumbar facet joint bleeding is rarely observed in patients with hemophilia. Since it is categorized as a spinal epidural hematoma, surgery is the main treatment. Conservative treatment was successful in patients with minor or absent neurological deficits. We aimed to present the case of a patient with severe hemophilia who suffered from acute sciatica caused by lumbar facet joint hematoma. Nonsurgical treatment using a multidimensional approach was provided. The hemarthrosis is completely resolved. The patient recovered from clinical neurological symptoms without recurrence throughout the 4-year follow-up period. Spontaneous lumbar facet joint hemarthrosis in patients with severe hemophilia who present with mild neurological symptoms can be conservatively treated if the hemarthrosis is recognized early. Moreover, a multidisciplinary team approach is paramount in achieving good patient outcomes.
Identification of Metabolite Shifts and Early Serum Predictors for Indicators of Remodelling in Diabetes and Nondiabetic Models of Cardiac Hypertrophy
Authors: Kuberapandian Dharaniyambigai , Doss Victor Arokia
Published: February 2023

Background:

Cardiac hypertrophy (CH) is the asymptomatic enlargement of ventricular walls witnessed in diabetes and hypertension, for which early metabolite differences and prediction are less stated previously.

Aim:

The aim of the study was (i) to understand the metabolic and ventricular events in diabetes and nondiabetes induced CH at the end of 2 weeks and (ii) to identify significant metabolite predictors and pathways that influence the seven metabolic and physiological responders of CH, namely, 3-hydroxybutyrate (3-HB); lactic acid; urea; and electrocardiography (ECG) waves (QRS complex, R amplitude, R-R interval, and heart rate).

Methods:

Diabetic rat models of CH using streptozotocin (40 mg/kg, i. p., single dose), and nondiabetic models using adrenaline (0.3 mg/kg, i. p, 2 weeks) were developed. Blood glucose levels, ECG, heart weight/body weight ratio, histopathological analysis, and serum metabolite analysis using gas chromatography mass spectrometry were performed at the end of 2 weeks. Strong metabolite predictors and pathways were identified using Pearson's correlation, multiple regression (MRA) and metabolite set enrichment (MSEA) analyses.

Results:

The prevalence of CH was observed through preliminary screenings at the end of 2 weeks. Galactose, leucine, erythrose, sorbitol, and valine were identified as significant (P < 0.05) predictors in SZ model, whereas isoleucine, galactose, leucine, inositol, and palmitic acid were identified in ADR model. However, galactose metabolism, branched-chain amino acid, and lactose degradation pathways were mapped as the highly influential apparent pathways during early CH remodeling in both the models.

Conclusion:

This study identified putative initial metabolite shifts, significant predictors pathways that can aid in forecasting, intervention, and prevention of CH.
Court-Ordered Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations for Offenders with Schizophrenia with Homicide Charges in Taiwan
Authors: Wang Hui-Yi , Chou Yu-Ching , Kuo Shin-Chang , Chen Chun-Yen , Chen Tien-Yu , Tzeng Nian-Sheng
Published: February 2023

Background:

Homicidal offenders with schizophrenia who went through psychiatric evaluations are a small but significant group during a criminal appeal.

Aim:

Our aims are to explore whether the types of crime, such as homicide or not, would be related to the verdicts for the alleged offenders with schizophrenia in Taiwan. Our hypothesis was that homicide cases, rather than other alleged offenses, would be more likely to be regarded as no responsibility (legal insanity) or diminished responsibility for those defendants in the forensic psychiatric evaluation opinions or the court verdicts.

Methods:

A retrospective comparison of the homicide offenders with the nonhomicide offenders with schizophrenia, registered between December 2000 and November 2009, was conducted in the web-based, national, open-access court verdict databank.

Results:

There were 33 (3.4%) in 9691 criminal homicide offenders that had a diagnosis of schizophrenia. There were 33 in the homicide group and 22 in the nonhomicide group. Among these defendants in the homicide group, 3 (9.1%) were regarded as legal insanity, and 21 (63.6%) were regarded as diminished responsibility in comparison to the zero (0%) as legal insanity and nine (40.9%) as diminished responsibility in the nonhomicide group (P = 0.029). In addition, the group with multiple evaluations tended to receive forensic psychiatric opinions as legal insanity (N = 3; 33.3%), and the group with single evaluation tended to receive forensic psychiatric opinions as diminished responsibility (N = 16; 66.67%) (P = 0.017). The group with multiple evaluations tended to be ruled as legal insanity in the court (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

Homicide cases would be more likely to be regarded as legal insanity or diminished responsibility for the defendants with schizophrenia in the forensic psychiatric evaluation opinions or the court verdicts.
The Effect of Using Personal Protective Equipment and Aerosol Box in the Emergency Department on the Intubation Times
Authors: Ramadan H , Altintas E
Published: February 2023

Background:

Endotracheal intubation is a procedure commonly performed in the emergency department (ED). Endotracheal intubation poses a risk of exposure to infectious aerosol droplets.

Aim:

The present study aims to test the effect of using an aerosol box (AB) and personal protective equipment (PPE) on the intubation time while performing endotracheal intubation manikin.

Subjects and Methods:

The study participants (11 emergency specialists, 11 emergency physicians, and 11 general practitioners) performed endotracheal intubation on a training manikin in three different airway simulations. Simulation 1 had neither PPE nor AB, simulation 2 had PPE, and simulation 3 had both PPE and AB. The intubation times, the number of intubation attempts, and the discomfort caused by the AB were recorded.

Results:

There was no significant difference in the number of intubation attempts between the physicians according to their position and airway simulations (p > 0.05). There was a significant difference at all time points except for the time to endotracheal tube cuff inflation in three different airway simulations using PPE and an AB (p < 0.05). The median intubation times were longer using PPE and an AB.

Conclusion:

The use of PPE and an AB significantly increases the total intubation time.
Successful Management of Penetration Disorder: A Holistic Approach to an Age-Old Problem
Authors: Damagum FM , Garko AA
Published: February 2023

Penetration disorder, formerly referred to as vaginismus, is the recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with vaginal penetration. It is a common female psychosexual problem and is a cause of significant personal and relationship distress. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of vaginismus in a 28-year-old woman by using a combination of different interventions. This involved providing sexual education, psychotherapy, serial dilation using graded plastic dilators, sensate-focused therapy, and anti-anxiety medication.
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Use on Sepsis and Mortality in Patients with Covıd-19
Authors: Erdem D , Segmen F , Uysal E , Kılıçarslan G
Published: February 2023

Background:

This study aimed to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid use on sepsis and mortality in patients treated for COVİD-19 disease in the intensive care unit (ICU) based on clinical and laboratory results.

Aim:

To determine the effect of omega-3 fatty acid use on sepsis and mortality in patients with COVİD-19.

Patients and Methods:

A total of 80 patients with confirmed COVİD-19 infection who were hospitalized in the ICU of Ankara City Hospital, received (n = 40) or did not receive (n = 40) omega-3 fatty acid dietary supplementation, were included in this single-center, retrospective study. The clinical and laboratory data of eligible patients were extracted from the hospital records.

Results:

The mean age was 65.5 (13.6). The mean length of stay in the intensive care unit was 11.5 (6.3) days. Mortality and sepsis development rates were similar in the groups. The frequency of patients who received pulse steroid therapy was higher in the group of patients who did not receive omega-3 (P < 0.05). Hypertension was more common in the patient group receiving omega-3 supplements (P < 0.05). Mean procalcitonin and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were significantly lower in patients who received omega-3 supplements compared to those who did not receive supplements (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05). Mean prothrombin time (PT) was shorter in patients receiving omega-3 supplementation (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

Study results obtained in this study indicate that providing omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial to patients with severe COVİD-19, however further research with large-scale randomized controlled trials is necessary.
Bleeding Septal Polyp, a Rarity Becoming Common – A Report of Four Cases
Authors: Tukur Ahmad Rufai , Aldhafeeri Ahmad M. , Abohelaibah Faisal Hazaa , Roshdy Rania G. , Aldhafeeri Yousif Ali , Aldhafeeri Fahad Salih , Alanazi Madallah Mutlaq
Published: February 2023

Bleeding septal polyp is a benign, previously assumed very rare lesion that usually presents as unilateral epistaxis, nasal blockage, and intranasal mass. It can occur spontaneously or posttraumatic. We report four cases of three young adult females and one pediatric male. All of them presented with recurrent, spontaneous, torrential, unilateral epistaxis with progressive unilateral nasal blockage of varied durations. Anterior rhinoscopy was done in all cases, and it revealed a polypoidal mass in the cartilaginous septum and ulcerated mucosa in some cases that easily bleeds on contact. A clinical diagnosis of a bleeding septal polyp was made. Patients were evaluated and underwent excisional biopsy using the transnasal endoscopic resection technique. Histology revealed hemangiomatous lesions for the females and angiofibroma for the male. They were followed up for 6 months, with complete healing of the excision site and without any complaint. Bleeding septal polyp is becoming a common cause of spontaneous, recurrent unilateral epistaxis. This case report is an addition to the literature to increase awareness in clinical practice.
Elementos para una teoría del lenguaje de los textos periodísticos impresos. Una modalidad discursiva Consideraciones preliminares
Authors: Haber Guerra Yamile
Published: February 2023

Periodismo cibernético, computacional, digital, electrónico, informático, telemático...,estamos asistiendo a la nueva presentación -imagen en movimiento y sonido incluidos, en tiempo "real" -, del hecho noticiable y con él, de los textos periodísticos. La renovación tecnológica ha sido pensada en función del proceso productivo de la información y no del producto informativo: se moderniza el proceso pero se mantiene el producto, la información, mientras la palabra escrita continúa ahí, en perfecta simbiosis de los sistemas alfabético y alfanumérico.

El periodismo escrito, está presente no sólo como referencia sino como agente activo en proceso de re-enunciación, impera la comunicación intertextual y se generaliza el uso de las técnicas del hipertexto.
Husbandry and breeding features of Fulani sheep in the Chari-Baguirmi and Mandoul provinces of Chad
Authors: Djomtchaigue Herbert Bamare , Koussou Mian-Oudanang , Zeuh Vounparet , Awah-Ndukum Julius , Meutchieye Felix
Published: February 2023

A cross-sectional and retrospective survey was conducted from September 2021 to January 2022 in the provinces of Chari-Baguirmi and Mandoul (Chad) aiming at analyzing the husbandry and breeding features of Fulani sheep. A total of 144 sheep keepers owning the Fulani sheep breed were surveyed on the basis of their willingness to freely participate. Results show that the respondents belong in majority to Arab and Fulani ethnic groups. Youths and adults were the major groups of keepers (74.98%) followed by the group of above 50 years old (25%). The majority of respondents were married (98.1%). Monogamous families were more represented (63.19%) followed by polygamous families (34.72%). Large majority did not attend formal instruction level (61.80%), followed by 38.20% (either in Arabic or in French). Small family to medium family sizes were more represented (73.91%) compared to larger family size (27.07%). The main activity was livestock husbandry (91.66%), followed by crop production (69.44%) as a secondary activity. Inheritance and purchase constituted the mode of acquisition of Fulani sheep. Mobility was largely based on transhumance (95.48%) for pastoral lands (61.80%) and water sources (40.97%). About 93.75% of sampled herders were homeless and about 6.24% of them stock their flocks in paddocks made up of thorns. Natural carbonate soda source known as “Lime” was used as a mineral supplement in the rainy season by 45.76% of respondents (August-September). Groundnut cake (23.3%), cereal bran (18.21%) and cottonseed cake (11.86%) were used during the lean season (March-May) as supplementary feeds. Combined prophylaxis (vaccination and deworming) and deworming was practiced respectively by 55.54% and 15.6% as opposed to 26.48% who were reported to be without prophylaxis. Keeping the Fulani sheep was provided by family labor 54.5% followed by permanent employees who were mostly Fulani shepherds (29.72%). In terms of exploitation, reproduction (85.02%) was the main source to maintain flocks, where sales (40%), mortalities (29.4%) and slaughtering (19.5%) were the main factors affecting decrease in flock size. This study provides a better perception on the farming and breeding practices of the Fulani sheep of Chad. Thus, the sustainable use and enhancement of this sheep genetic resource require a better understanding of both phenotypic and molecular characteristics.
The Implication of Aflatoxin B1 Contamination Through Dietary Intake of Farm Products Sold at Selected Markets in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed B. , Lawan M.S. , Gide S.
Published: February 2023

A survey was conducted on 100 farm products sold at selected markets in Damaturu to access the levels of AFB1 contamination using enzyme-linked  immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The samples collected include; 20 g each of cereals (rice, millet, maize paste 1, maize 2 and wheat flour), legumes (red  beans, groundnut 1, soya bean, white beans, groundnut 2), vegetables (spinach, red onions, garlic, egusi, baobab leaves (kuka) hot pepper, sweet pepper,  clove 1, clove 2, moringa, locust bean, okra, dried ginger) and tuber (white cassava). A food sample questionnaire was used to determine the  frequency of food consumed and consumption rates. Results of the study revealed that one of the Aflatoxigenic moulds (Aspergillus Niger) is associated  with cereal/legume products from both open and stored markets except for protein, minerals, and tuber products. A. flavus (66.67%), A parasiticus  (66.67%), Fusarium (50%), and A flavus (50) were associated with cereals, legumes, and beverages in stored markets respectively. The cereal products  collected from open and stored markets were found to be contaminated with AFB1 at concentrations of 0.9ppb and 4.1ppb respectively. However, Protein  and tuber products were found to be free of any contamination. AFB1 was recorded in beverages(0.66ppb), cereals/legumes (0.37ppb), and  minerals (0.5ppb) under the stored market, these results are lower than the limits established by NAFDAC of 10ppb on ready-to-eat foods and 20ppb on  other food items. Based on the results obtained, cereal-based food recorded the highest consumption (16.98kg – 88kg) rate per day among the different  individuals in each age group while beverages recorded the lowest consumption (1.5g-8.0g) rate per day. The estimated daily intake of AFB1 from  individual age groups based on the consumption of different types of food ranged from 0.03-1.16 ng kg-1 body weight day-1. These results suggest that  the dietary intake of AFB1, in Damaturu has no adverse health effects on the population.
Molecular Identification of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolated from Biomedical Waste in General Hospital Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Muhtar Umar Nasir , Shiaka Peter Gimba , Gumel Ahmad Mohammed
Published: February 2023

Biomedical waste materials produced in hospitals and clinics usually harbour infectious microorganisms, which can pose a threat to societal health and well-being, especially when improperly disposed of. Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a very virulent pathogen of man and animals, with a high prevalence due to a very low infective dose. The present study was conducted between July to September, 2021 on biomedical waste in General Hospital Dutse to detect Escherichia coli O157:H7. A total of 200 samples were randomly collected from the different units of the hospital and analysed using standard microbiological, biochemical and molecular techniques. The frequency of occurrence of Escherichia coli was 73 (36.5%) out of which Escherichia coli O157:H7 were 20 (10%) and others were 127 (63.5%). The detected Escherichia coli O157:H7 was subjected to tests for the virulence genes stx1 and stx2, Four (4) of the samples were found to possess the virulent gene stx2 alone while the other had neither. The presence of presumptive Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the waste samples may directly point to improper waste management practices and may result into outbreak of disease is the waste materials are not disposed of sanitarily. It is therefore recommended that more attention should be placed on the waste management practices employed in the hospital and a critical review of the already existing practices to tally with international standards.
Optimal Allocation of Buses to Routes Using Linear Programming as a Tool in a Transport Service Authority: A Case Study of Kano State Transport Authority, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi I. , Usman S. , Kabir G.I. , Mustapha A. , Yusuf H.B. , Agaie B.G , Yisa E.
Published: February 2023

In this paper, new profit maximization for Kano State transport authority resulting from optimal allocation of buses to inter-state routes is considered  taking into consideration all the constraints associated. The problem was modeled using linear programming and the TORA (a software for solving linear  programming problems) was used to obtained the solution to the modeled problem. The maximum objective value of ₦2,203,900.00 was obtained daily  after 16 iterations and this a better result when compared to the current traditional or intuitive schedule by the authority that yielded ₦2,036,000.00 daily.  This recommended schedule will yield additional ₦167,900.00 daily and over ₦5,000,000.00 monthly when implemented.
Ameliorative Potential of Elaeis Guineensis on the Histomorphology and Biochemical Status of Liver and Kidney in Wistar Rats Administered with Selected Narcotics
Authors: Ajanwanchukwu W.O. , Omorodion N.T.
Published: February 2023

The unguided use of drugs is not new in many Nigerian communities. Oil palm has been in used for eons before now and still being used for vast  purposes. This study aimed to ascertain level of histomorphological and biochemical alteration of narcotics and possible remedies to combat its effects  using Elaeis guineensis Wistar rats. Fifty (50) adult male albino rats were study. They were divided into five (5) equal groups (labeled A to E) of ten (10) rats  in each group. Group A (Control) received only normal feed (growers’ mash) and distilled water, B received 0.2 mg/kg bw of tramadol and 0.2mg/kg  of codeine, feed and distilled water daily, C received 0.2mg/kg of tramadol and 0.2mg/kg of rohypnol, D received 0.2mg/kg of codeine and 0.2 mg/kg bw  of rohypnol, E received 0.2mg/kg of tramadol, 0.2mg/kg of rohypnol and 0.2mg/kg of codeine and Elaeis guineensis extract respectively for 42 days after  which the animals were sacrificed, dissected, blood samples and tissues taken and processed. Significant difference (p< 0.05) observed in creatinine,  alkaline phosphatase value in group C and E, also urea in group B and E, conjugated bilirubin also in group C. Deleterious effect was observed in the liver  and kidney tissue in group B, C and D. Amelioration was observed in group E. E. guinensis had ameliorative potential in the effect of the tested narcotics  out did not have reversal effect on the tissue architectures prior to the usage of the drugs