bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Galectin-3 inhibition retained expression of hepatocyte nuclear factors 4α and 1α in acetaminophen induced acute liver injury
Authors: Abdel-Monem Mahmoud A. , M. Salem Ahmed , A. Mahdy Karam , M. El-Saeed Gamila S. , H. Farrag Abdel-Razik , S. Hassan Nahla
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Hepatocyte nuclear factors HNF4α and HNF1α, key transcription factors that regulate drug metabolism enzymes expression, were linked to inflammation. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a multi-role animal lectin which is involved in inflammation. This study aims to evaluate the impact of galectin-3 inhibition, by using modified citrus pectin (MCP), on HNF4α and HNF1α gene expression levels after acetaminophen (APAP) induced acute liver injury in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Sixty-four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups as follows; control, MCP, APAP and MCP plus APAP administered groups. The groups received APAP were divided into three subgroups each; in which rats were sacrificed after 24, 48 and 72 hours (h) from APAP administration. Expression levels of HNF4α and HNF1α, beside levels of Gal-3, tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GR) and peroxidase (GPx) activities, liver function parameters were evaluated, along with histopathological study of the liver. Results: APAP high dose induced inhibition of liver HNF4α and HNF1α gene expression, CYP2E1 and GSH levels, GR and GPx activities, and increased hepatic Gal-3, TNF-α and serum liver function parameters levels, besides inducing hepatic necrosis. The toxic effects were stronger after 24 h then declined gradually after 48 h and 72 h. Inhibiting Gal-3 functionality after APAP high dose administration reduced TNF-α level and retrieved liver levels of HNF4α and HNF1α expression, CYP2E1, GSH, GR and GPx closer to normal control levels. Conclusion: Inhibiting Gal-3 functionality affects HNF4α and HNF1α gene expression levels and reduced inflammation after APAP high dose administration.
Extending and Developing Flux Reconstruction for Polygons
Authors: Trojak Will
Published: July 2022

In this presentation I will present recent developments in defining flux reconstruction methods on polygons. In particular, I will show how, using summation-by-parts, how an extended range of flux reconstruction schemes can be defined on triangles, quadrilaterals, and for the first time on hexagons. This extended set can then be used to investigate stable spectral differnce schemes. Further research will be presented demonstrating how these methods can be used to define stable schemes on quadrilaterals with alternative polynomial basis. We will introduce the Euclidean order basis and show that similar numerical perofrmance can be acheived with it as with a maximal order basis, but with fewer points per element.
The Repositioning of the Islamic Boarding School Cultural Da'wah Movement in Spreading Wasathiyah Islamic Values
Authors: Arif Arifuddin M. , Cikka Hairuddin , Zaifullah Z. , Kahar M. Iksan
Published: July 2022

Pondok Pesantren As an indigenous institution engaged in education, it is a center for the effective spread of Islam in Indonesia. The performance of the Islamic boarding school da'wah movement in its socio-historical setting has enforced and maintained the values ​​of the Islamic tradition of Ahlussunnah wa al-jama'ah typical of Indonesia (Islam Nusantara). Its contribution is very large in enlightening the religious understanding of Muslims with its cultural strategies and approaches. As a religious and moral strengthening institution that exists and has a dialectic with the times, it must continue to adapt and reposition its educational and da'wah movement in accordance with the development trends of modern society and the challenges of globalization that have given rise to various configurations, including; advances in science and technology, communication technology, freedom to access knowledge and information, liberal, radical, intolerant attitudes and thoughts, and so on. The configuration of globalization above is an opportunity as well as a challenge for the Islamic boarding school da'wah movement in upholding Wasathiyah Islamic values ​​in Muslim society and the world. The Islamic boarding school da'wah movement must transform from a "cultural-conventional" da'wah pattern to a "cybernetic-global" da'wah pattern while still holding the principle of delivering moderate da'wah, namely; bi al-hikmah, bi al-mauidzah al-hasanah, and bi al-mujlah in ihsan.
Effectiveness of three different rotary systems in removing gutta percha from root canals
Authors: Deshmukh Haroon , Arif Shaik Mohammed , Kumar R. Vijay , Wadhwa Rohit , Kaur Tawanpreet , Goel Bhavneesh
Published: July 2022

Background: The present study was conducted for comparing the effectiveness of three different Rotary systems in removing gutta percha from root canals. Materials & methods: 30 single rooted freshly extracted, mandibular premolars were collected and stored in 10% formalin until further use. Crowns of selected teeth were decoronated using diamond disc to standardize the working length to 16 mm for each specimen. Access preparation was done on each tooth and a size 10 K-type file was inserted into the canal until it was visible at the apical foramen to ensure that the canal was patent. Afterwards, all the specimens were randomly divided into three study groups according to type of retreatment system. Group A: ProTaper Universal retreatment Ni–Ti rotary instrumentation system, Group B: Mtwo retreatment Ni–Ti rotary instrumentation system, and Group C: R-Endo Ni–Ti rotary instrumentation system. After tooth splitting, each half of every specimen was separately imaged. Digitized images of each third of the root canal of each half of every specimen were obtained and evaluated.
Role of vitamin D supplementation in dental implant osseointegration
Authors: Sharma Rohit , Rawat Siddharth , Kumar Amit , Sharma Mayank , Tyagi Chanchal , Bhagat Nitin
Published: July 2022

Successful osseointegration is one of the key criteria for a prosperous dental implant therapy which is achieved by a functional ankylosis. Vitamin D regulates the bone metabolism and bone mineralization by activating osteoclasts and osteoblasts. The effect of vitamin D coated implants on the osseointegration remains controversial. Only slight evidence supports the hypothesis that humans similarly benefit from vitamin D supplementation in terms of osseointegration. The supplementation of vitamin D appears to improve the osseointegration in animals with systemic diseases, such as vitamin D deficiency, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and CKD. Slight evidence supports the hypothesis that humans similarly benefit from vitamin D supplementation in terms of osseointegration.
Evaluation of periodontal parameters after the placement of fixed orthodontic appliance
Authors: Singh Nidhi , Srivastava Nancy , Bhargava Neetha , Bothra Darshna , Bharadwaj Adheesh , Srivastava Aastha Arora
Published: July 2022

The results of this study confirms the fact that placement of fixed orthodontic brackets increases the accumulation of plaque in the oral cavity due to the presence of bands, brackets and wires in the oral cavity which acts as a hindrance for the tooth brush for proper removal of plaque from the oral cavity. So that we shout motivate the orthodontic patient for interdental aid and constant motivate for regular visit.
Impact of green revolution in India
Authors: Stepha G. Emil Jeba
Published: July 2022

Ever since from classical times, the Indian economy is totally dependent on agriculture. During the1950s, India experience a terrible food crisis that is identified as the Bengal Famine. Agricultural planning has also resulted in a relative increase in crop yield. This advancement is known as the “Green Revolution,” a modern phase of agricultural growth. The green revolution denotes an increase in agricultural output through the use of high-yielding seed varieties (HYVS), water management, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides, and high technological assistance, among other things. The Green Revolution had a significant positive influence on the state’s agricultural industry. Despite a huge positive impacts, the majority of people in India suffer from over usage of fertilisers, malnutrition and poor health. This study attempts to analyse the positive and negative impacts of Green Revolution.
Effectiveness of e-learning on academic performance of intermediate students of Jazan University of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Khatoon Khursheeda , Gewi Sulafa Mohammed
Published: July 2022

The research proposal is based on the research topic "Effectiveness of e-learning on the academic performance of Intermediate Students of Jazan University of Saudi Arabia". This field has attracted many scholars and learning institutions. The research questions supporting the research have been raised to strengthen the importance of the research. The research question emphasizes the effectiveness of electronic resources on the academic and learning environment. To help answer the research topic, the goals have been clearly outlined in terms of objectives.
observational study on detection of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias with smartphone-based ECG
Authors: Chandola Nitin , Singh Yogender , Mahajan Sahil , Garg Salil , Bansal Basundhara
Published: July 2022

The Interpretation provided by the smartphone-based Portable ECG devices is still questioned for its reliability and are a subject of study for the detection of arrhythmia and abnormal cases. The heart abnormality is the marker of the uncertain change in the electrical activity of the heart. Hence, its early and true detection can prevent sudden cardiac death and, in some cases even Myocardial Infarction. This study provides insights into such kind of smartphone-based ECG device in comparison to the 12-lead gold standard ECG. Arrhythmia Detection for both atrial and ventricular abnormalities is done by 12- lead ECG machines. Here, we have compared and observed the performance of one such kind of portable device with clinical interpretation and 12 lead gold standard generated computer interpretations. Among the 153 number of enrolled participants 110 subjects were taken into the consideration as per the study protocols. The trials were validated according to the specificity and sensitivity of the smartphone-based ECG which was evaluated at 97.2% specific and 98.63% sensitive in detecting the ventricular and atrial abnormalities in the subjects. Whereas, NPV and PPV were evaluated at 97.2 % and 98.6% respectively.
Mandibular ramus: An indicator for gender determination
Authors: Karmarkar Pradnya Harish , Mhapuskar Amit , Hiremutt Darshan R. Prasad , Kale Isha Prasad , Sane Rashmi Vikrant , Tepan Meenal
Published: July 2022

The  results of  present  study  proved that  the mandibular  ramus  plays  an  important  role  in  sex  determination  due  to  its  unique  high  sexual  dimorphism, so  does  the gonial  angle, which  is  linear  to  studies  done  previously  with  a  smaller  sample  size. [8, 9, 13]  The mandible also possesses resistance to damage and disintegration process. Hence,  we  conclude  that  the use  of  mandibular  ramus  and  gonial  angle  is recommended  as  an  aid  for  gender  determination  in  forensic  anthropology.
Study on peribulbar versus topical anaesthesia in subjects undergoing phacoemulsification
Authors: Tiwari Saurabh , Gaur Rishubh
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Phacoemulsification was first introduced by Charles Kelman in 1967. IOL implantation is done according to the power of lens calculated using various intra ocular lens (IOL) calculation formulae. By customizing the IOL during cataract surgery, we can provide patients with best refractive outcomes, even in high myopes and hypermetropes. Aim and Objective of the study: The objective of the study to compare the efficacy of topical Anaesthesia versus peribulbar anesthesia among the subjects undergoing phacoemulsification. Materials and Methods: Subjects included in the study were conveniently assigned into either peribulbar group (Group P, n = 100) and topical group (Group T, n =100). Group P received 4-5 mL of local anesthetic (equal amounts of 2% xylocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine) into peribulbar space with 1 inch 25-gauge needle. Group T, received 0.5% proparacaine eye drops instilled every 5 minutes half an hour before surgery. No sedation was given. All the patients under went phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. A four-point verbal pain scale was used for analgesia. Patients were asked to grade the pain during different stages of surgery. Akinesia was also assessed on four-point scale.
Prediction of regional vegetation cover using spatial image features and semantic segmentation
Authors: Chirkhare Ganesh , Hablani Ramchand , Balamwar Sanjay
Published: July 2022

Vegetation is an essential part of our ecosystem; it also determines health of our planet. According to “The State of the World’s Forests 2020” only 31% of the global land area is covered with vegetation. This paper presents a superior way of representing vegetation cover in a region by utilizing Atmospherically Resistant Vegetation Index (ARVI) as vital features out of multispectral satellite images. These images comprise Green, Blue, Red and Near Infrared bands data which was further utilized by U-Net to efficiently segment satellite images. In remote sensing greenery of environment is traditionally determined using NDVI, one of the critical imperfections with this method is that it is liable to compute inaccurate values as a consequence of variations in soil, air moisture and shadowing affected by varying incidence angle of sunlight. On the other hand, ARVI is immune to such flaws and integration with deep learning provides a better solution for segmenting regional vegetation and predicting its coverage up to some extent. This method can be employed for predicting vegetation in any region along with assisting in events such as repopulating trees and urban planning while conserving beauty of our nature.
Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum of Beta-Lactamase-producing class a genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from patients urine samples in United Arab Emirates
Authors: Naira Aishwarya , Majeed Banasin , Begum Hadija , Rukshana Nabila , Rahamathullah Nazeerullah , Khan Zahra Arshad , Gobi Anusha Kochath
Published: July 2022

The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of class A genes in the Extended Spectrum of β-Lactamase producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolated from Patients Urine Samples in United Arab Emirates. A total of 3457 urine samples were collected from October 2018 to January 2019. ESBL screening and confirmatory test were done using MicroScan WalkAway automated bacterial identification system. The ESBL class A gene primers were used to detect the blaCTX-M, blaSHV & blaTEM. Out of the collected urine samples, 474 were reported positive for urinary tract infection. A total of 130 samples were identified as Gram negative ESBL producing species, Escherichia coli (n=107) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (n=23). Amid these 130 ESBL producers, the class A ESBL genes blaTEM, blaCTX-M & blaSHV were detected in 78 isolates of which 59 were E. coli and 19 K. pneumoniae. In the identified 59 E. coli isolates, the most predominant gene was blaTEM, followed by blaCTX-M and blaSHV, and these three genes were detected together in 02 E. coli. In 10 E. coli and 11 K. pneumoniae two class A genes were detected in combination of blaCTX-M + blaSHV, blaSHV + blaTEM and blaTEM + blaCTX-M.
The determinants of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
Authors: Yanti Yanti , Titik Wijayanti
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study is to assess determinants of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia among pregnant women. This article was a systematic review and meta-analysis study conducted by searching of primary articles from online databases including EMBASE, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria for this study were full articles using a case-control and cohort study, with the publication year until 2022. The analysis of data in this study using Review Manager (RevMan) 5.3 software. A random-effect model was used when heterogeneity was observed to pool the studies, and the results were reported via adjusted odds ratio and corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: A total of 13 articles reviewed in the meta-analysis (consisted 6, 4, and 7 articles in each variables) showed that pregnant women with chronic hypertension and nulliparous had higher risk of experiencing pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia (AOR= 3.13; 95% CI= (0.27- 36.51; p= 0.36); (AOR= 2.15; 95% CI= 1.47-3.13; p< 0.00001). Meanwhile smoke during pregnancy could decrease the risk of pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia (AOR= 0.81; 95% CI= 0.51 to 1.29; p= 0.37). Conclusion: chronic hypertension and nulliparity is risk factors of pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia.
Study of the genetic polymorphisms of the promoter region of TNF- in Thi-Qar patients affected by psoriasis
Authors: Kawen Ahmed Abdulhussein , Nasyria Ali A Abo , Al-Sultany Hussein Abbas
Published: July 2022

Background: The relationship of factor polymorphisms has been portrayed in different investigations of tumor corruption (TNF-) and incendiary pathologies, for example, psoriasis vulgaris and joint pain psoriatic, despite the fact that the outcomes are variable as indicated by the number of inhabitants in birthplace of the example. Objective: To analyze the polymorphisms of the promoter region of the TNF-gene in patients with moderate-severe psoriasis and establish the possible genotypic differences with those found in a group of healthy volunteers. Material and methods: 89 patients with moderate-severe psoriasis and 76 controls were selected no family or personal history of psoriasis. Polymorphisms of the promoter region of the TNF- gene in both groups. Results: We observed a higher prevalence of genotype with both alleles in the wild. in position -238 (GG, 86.5% vs 70.4% respectively) and -1031 (TT, 80.2% vs 45.8% respectively) in the group of patients with psoriasis when compared to the control group. The differences found in position -308 and -857 were not significant. Conclusion: There are differences in polymorphisms at positions -238 and -1031 between patients. with moderate-severe psoriasis and healthy volunteers, which supports the importance of the role of TNF- in the physiopathology of this entity.
Renal function, glucose and LDH assessment of COVID-19 patients
Authors: Mohammed Sara Jassim , AL-Fartusie Falah S. , Gawi Ahmed Jasim Mohammed
Published: July 2022

Corona viruses are members of the order nidovirales and the corona family. Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a family of closed-cell, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses with a wide range of characteristics. They produce a variety of health problems in humans and animals and affect the respiratory, digestive, liver and nervous systems. In this study, kidney function tests, LDH and glucose were evaluated in COVID-19 patients. The study included 120 cases, who were divided into three groups; a first group of 40 patients with COVID-19, and the secondgroup of 40 recovered of COVID 19, and the third group was control of40. The results indicated a significant increase (P < 0.01) in the renal function parameters of Covid-19 patients compared to the recovered and control groups. The obtained results also indicated a significant increase in LDH and glucose levels (P<0.01) in patients compared to the recoverdand control values. Among these results, it appears that the Corona virus may affect and threateneverything that cause the failure of vital organs in the body.
Assessment of liver function enzymes, MDA and GSH in the Sera of COVID-19 patients
Authors: Mohammed Sara Jassim , AL-Fartusie Falah S.
Published: July 2022

A cluster of unexplained pneumonia cases was reported in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019. A new coronavirus was identified as the causative cause of this mysterious pneumonia a few days later. The World Health Organization has temporarily given this causal virus the designation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and the related infected disease as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The primary objective of this study is to examine the liver efficiency and assess the oxidative stress status of COVID-19 patients by measuring liver function enzymes, glutathione and MDA. The study included 120 cases ranging from 20 to 60 years, divided into three groups, COVID-19 patients, recovered, and control groups. Group. The results obtained indicated a significant increase in ALT, AST, and ALP activity (p< 0.01) in patients compared to those recovering ​​and control. The results also indicated a significant increase in MDA in contrast to a significant decrease in the GSH activity of COVID-19 patients compared to recovered and healthy subjects. These results reflect the strong relationship between COVID-19 and impaired liver function as well as impaired oxidative stress / antioxidant balance.
Study of arginase activity in serum of patients with hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Abdand Sura jumah , Abbas Salma Abdul_Rudha , Abed Baydaa Ahmed
Published: July 2022

In L-arginine metabolizing pathways, arginase and nitric oxide synthase are regulated in a reciprocal manner. In recent years, nitric oxide has been proposed as a key player in hyperthyroidism. The importance of arginase in arginine control has not yet been studied in hypothyroidism. The goal of this study was to examine the activity of arginase in in type 2 diabetic patients with and without hypothyroidism. The two most popular endocrinopathies that exist in clinical practice are thyroid disease and diabetes mellitus DM. The thyroid hormones, on the other hand, control the metabolism of carbohydrates and the pancreas activity. The study group consisted of 120 subjects divided into four groups; the first group included 30 healthy control subjects, the second group included 30 patients with both hypothyroidism and type 2 DM, the third group included 30 patients with hypothyroidism without type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and the fourth group included 30 patients with T2DM without hypothyroidism. The concentration of fasting serum glucose (FSG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxin (T4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were determined.
Development and modification of the tragacanth solid lipid nanoparticles with natural polymer
Authors: Bhasme Sangita Namdevrao , Sarje Shriniwas Keshavrao , Roge Ashish Babanrao , Firke Sagar , Lavande Jiwan , Patwekar Shailesh , Bhambar Kunal V.
Published: July 2022

Nanobiocomposite recycling is straightforward because nanofillers' physical properties do not modify throughout processing because of their considerable thermal stability. Additionally, the low nanofiller loading has no notable effect on the density of nanobiocomposite during an elevated appearance ratio, designate that nanobiocomposite has a very elevated prospective for use. Under mild situation, we present an easy technique for fabricating silver nanoparticles spontaneously in the presence of gum tragacanth polymer (a natural polymer) without the use of a conventional reducing agent. Silver nanoparticles were formulated by mixing equal quantities of tragacanth and silver nitrate aqueous solutions at 0.5 weight percent. UV–visible, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were utilized to substantiate the production of silver nanoparticles. Gum tragacanth polymeric chains aid in the reduction process and serve as superior stabilisers throughout the course of six months. A transmission electron microscope was utilized to substantiate the nanoparticle production and stability. The use of organic solvents or reducing agents is not required in the formation of silver nanoparticles among this approach.
Oral anticoagulation in end-stage CKD and atrial fibrillation
Authors: Igamberdieva Ranokhon Sh. , Abdullaev Sherzod S.
Published: July 2022

Leading cardiovascular diseases (arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus) are often accompanied by such complications as atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). As kidney function worsens, the risk of AF increases. The incidence of AF and CKD ranges from 5:1. At the same time, the risk of developing of end-stage CKD (ESCKD) increases in patients with AF. The combination of AF and ESCKD, on the one hand, increases the risk of thromboembolic complications, and on the other hand, it can cause hemorrhagic complications, which makes it difficult to decide whether to start oral anticoagulant therapy.
Comparative study between levosimendan and intra-aortic balloon pump in high risk patients undergoing beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery
Authors: Ragheb Ahmed Mohamed Shawki , El-Husseiny Abdel-Hafez Mohamed , AbdelMaboud Mofeed Abdalla , Abdel-Aziz Ahmed Fathy , Ahmed Ahmed Abdel Hamid Bakry
Published: July 2022

Background: Preoperative left ventricular dysfunction is an independent risk factor for perioperative mortality and morbidity and is also associated with postoperative low cardiac output syndrome. IABP improved outcomes in high-risk cardiac patients. However, installation of the balloon has many disadvantages. Recently, a new drug named levosimendan is commonly used as an inotropic support with no increase oxygen demand of myocardium. Objective: The purpose of our study was to compare the efficiency of levosimendan versus intra-aortic balloon pump in patients with poor left ventricular function undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with ejection fraction less than 35%. Patients and Methods: Forty patients with elective multi-vessel off-pump CABG at Al-Azhar University, Air force Specialized and Al-Assema Hospitals were randomized into 2 groups, according to the treatment they received – either levosimendan (Levo group) or intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation (IABP group), and compared with respect to The use of inotropic drugs,  Hemodynamics, ICU stay, hospital stay and in-hospital mortality. Results: There were no differences in preoperative characteristics including patients’ age, sex, BMI, and comorbidities. The Levosemindan group had shorter ICU and hospital stays as compared to IABP group with comparable hemodynamic functions, time of mechanical ventilation and mortality rate.
relationship between GSH enzyme with risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia ALL
Authors: Abdullah Maryam Isam , Al-Nahi Alaa Shakir
Published: July 2022

Total sample number 90 were 60 children diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) collect form Center Tumor cancer in Najaf , Warith international cancer institute in Karbala and select 30 children normal heath ( control) from Amir al-Muminin Hospital and study conduct with  molecular lab biology in the Department of Biology / Faculty of Science – University of Kufa, during the period from November 2021 to April 2022, The study demonstrated that there are  highly significant differences in the enzyme GSH between those who carry the allele null in patients and control GSTT1, GSTM1and GSTT1&GSTM1 (2.05±1.40 , 2.27±1.73,2.21±1.5) and (3.7±1.9, 3.2±1.8, 3.86±1.7) respectively , the allele present in patients and control GSTT1, GSTM1,and GSTT1&GSTM1 (5.33±0.38 ,4.78±0.68, 5.03±0.7) , (10.64±1.7 , 9.73±2.7 , 9.9±2.5) respectively.
Banco de dados dos parâmetros bioacústicos de 16 espécies de rãs do gênero Pseudopaludicola.
Authors: Pederassi Jonas , Lima Mauro Sérgio Cruz Souza , Andrade Joara  de Sousa , Caramaschi Ulisses
Published: July 2022

O banco de dados contém análises da bioacústica de 16 espécies de rãs do gênero Pseudopaludicola. Para a obtenção dos dados amostrais foram realizadas gravações de três espécies que ocorrem no Piauí, utilizando um gravador digital Tascam DR-05 e microfone Yoga Super uni-direcional Electric Condenser HT-81; as vocalizações das demais espécies foram solicitadas aos respectivos autores e/ou curadores. Na análise bioacústica foram considerados 12 parâmetros, sendo eles: duração do canto, intervalo entre cantos, duração da nota, intervalo entre notas (em segundos), taxa de repetição do canto (cantos/min), notas por canto, taxa de repetição das notas (notas/seg), frequência dominante (kHz), modulação da frequência (kHz), presença de harmônicos, bandwidth (kHz) e rise-time (ms). Tais dados, em análise padronizada, são úteis na comparação taxonômica das espécies uma vez que evita o viés de análises isoladas que não seguem a mesma metodologia.
Anthropogenic and Geogenic Mercury in Surface Waters in the Mature Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, Canada
Authors: Francey W. , Wood C. , Ziger C. , MacMaster K. , Knaack D. , Harrison A. , Leybourne M.I.
Published: July 2022

Interactions between a cyanide leach used for Au extraction and cinnabar-bearing gossan tailings at the Murray Brook mine have led to the development of an Hg-enriched contaminated groundwater plume that discharges to the nearby Gossan Creek. Naturally occurring cinnabar in the area poses a challenge in distinguishing mining-related contamination from background Hg concentrations. Surface water data from throughout the Bathurst Mining Camp was used to establish interelement relationships compared to pH and the spatial distributions of Hg, SO42−, Cl, Cu, NO3−, Zn, Pb, and Ca/HCO3− values. Statistical significance of anomalous measurements was evaluated to assess geogenic versus anthropogenic contributions of mining associated elements. Watershed analysis indicated that the Murray Brook tailings facility may sit on a basinal divide with potential for tailings leachate-impacted groundwater and surface water migration toward the northeast as well as northwest toward Gossan Creek. Elevated NO3− was detected in two streams south-west of Gossan Creek alongside greater than normal Hg concentrations. Other locations in the study area away from the Murray Brook area show little geochemical evidence for impact of mining on surface waters despite Hg concentrations as high as 0.019 µg L-1. Points with geogenic Hg concentration on the order of 0.01 µg L-1 were observed throughout the study area, particularly in the Upsalquitch River tributaries south-west of Gossan Creek and in the surface waterbodies west of the Restigouche deposit, indicating weathering of cinnabar-bearing gossan.
ERKEN MODERN DÖNEMDE BİR YETKİ ALANI OLARAK EDİRNE BOSTANCIBAŞILIĞI: “KIRKAYAK” EDİRNE BOSTANCIBAŞISI
Authors: TAŞ Hülya
Published: July 2022

Osmanlı Devleti, bilindiği üzere yönetim anlayışı gereği taşrada klasik tarzda bey ve kadı denetiminde sancak ve kazalarda oluşan bir örgütlenme oluşturmuştur. Modern dönem öncesi Osmanlı taşra yönetimi ve mekân organizasyonu bağlamında Edirne üzerine yapılmış belli başlı çalışmalar incelendiğinde Edirne ile ilgili bir kavram karmaşasının varlığı dikkatleri çekmektedir. Bilinen mevcut bilgi; Edirne’nin fetihle birlikte payitaht ve Rumeli eyaletinin merkezi olduğu, İstanbul’un fethinden sonra bile siyasi ve idari önemini koruduğu, teşkilatlanma açısından da Çirmen sancağına bağlandığıdır. Bu noktada Çirmen sancağına bağlı olduğu dile getirilen Edirne’nin yönetiminde ya doğrudan Çirmen sancakbeyi/sancak mutasarrıfının ya da onun vekili olan mütesellimin etkin olması beklenirken, öne çıkan görevlinin neden Edirne Bostancıbaşısı olduğu; bunun Türk idare tarihi ve Osmanlı mekân örgütlenmesi açısından ne ifade ettiği sorgulanmamıştır. Bu nedenle makalenin odak noktasına; 1580’lerden 1826’da Edirne Bostancı Ocağı’nın kaldırılışına kadar geçen süreçte, Edirne Bostancıbaşılığının nasıl bir yetki alanı olduğu sorusu oturtulmuştur. Bu bağlamda Evliya Çelebi’nin Seyahatnâme’sindeki anlatısının, arşiv belgelerindeki izdüşümleri üzerinden Edirne Bostancıbaşısının nasıl bir yönetici profili çizdiğini ortaya koymak, makalenin hedeflerinden biridir.
MENALAR HUBUNGAN AGAMA, PANCASILA DAN NEGARA DALAM MEMBANGUN MODERASI BERAGAMA DI ERA DISRUPSI DIGITAL
Authors: Kopong Kristoforus
Published: July 2022

Moderasi beragama terutama di era disrupsi digital merupakan hal yang sangat urgen bagi bangsa Indonesia.  Salah satu argumen penting hadirnya moderasi beragama di Indonesia adalah keragaman dan keberagamaan yang diyakini sebagai takdir Tuhan. Keragaman  dan keberagamaan meniscayakan adanya perbedaan, dan setiap perbedaan potensial melahirkan benturan dan konflik, seperti konflik antaragama, agama dengan Pancasila dan agama dengan negara. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan ketidakseimbangan dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, berbangsa dan bernegara di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, setiap warga bangsa dan umat beragama perlu memahami pola hubungan antaragama, agama dengan Pancasila dan agama dengan negara serta menjadikan pola hubungan itu sebagai entry point dalam membangun moderasi beragama di era disrupsi digital.
CANZONI / CORPI IN MOVIMENTO: UN LABORATORIO ITASTRA IN TEMPI DI PANDEMIA
Authors: Calandra Giulia , Farina Clelia
Published: July 2022

Muovendo dall’esperienza musicale della harga mediterranea, l’articolo descrive il laboratorio Canzoni / Corpi in Movimento, tenuto dalla Scuola di Italiano per Stranieri dell’Università di Palermo durante la pandemia di Covid-19. I partecipanti usano canzoni e plurilinguismo come luogo di aggregazione e riflessione politica (§ 2) e Facebook per costruire nuovi immaginari migratori (§ 3); si definiscono unici e plurali e si riappropriano della narrazione della migrazione nell’ascolto attivo dei docenti (§ 4); riconoscono le canzoni come mezzo per esprimere identità collettive e resistere al neocolonialismo (§ 5), superare conflitti interetnici e celebrare il multilinguismo (§ 6), costruire ponti tra le due sponde del Mediterraneo (§ 7). Le conclusioni (§ 8) escludono facili soluzioni alla narrazione decomplessificata della migrazione e auspicano l’ascolto delle istanze dei migranti nella società italiana nonché un passaggio di testimone ai nuovi arrivati.
 
Songs / bodies in motion: an ItaStra workshop for pandemic times
Drawing from the musical experience of Mediterranean harga, this paper describes the workshop Canzoni / Corpi in Movimento, held by the Italian Language School for Foreigners at the University of Palermo. The participants use songs and multilingualism as a space of aggregation and political reflection (§ 2) and Facebook to shape new migratory narratives (§ 3); they define themselves as one plural body and reappropriate the narrative of migration in the active listening of their teachers (§ 4); they acknowledge songs as a tool to express collective identities and resist neocolonialism (§ 5), overcome interethnic conflicts and celebrate multilingualism (§ 6), build bridges across the Mediterranean Sea (§ 7). The conclusions (§ 8) exclude easy solutions to the decomplexified narration of migration and hope for the active listening of migrants’ petitions within Italian society as well as for the torch of narration to be passed on to newly arrived migrants.
STORIE, CORPI E DIRITTI, PRIMA DELL’ITALIANO
Authors: Jarjou Mustapha
Published: July 2022

Tantissimi dei giovani arrivati attraverso la rotta del Mediterraneo non hanno avuto accesso all’istruzione e vivono oggi in condizioni di emarginazione. Durante il lockdown molti sono piombati in una situazione di invisibilità. Il contesto di arrivo è per molti un luogo dove le speranza vengono abbandonate definitivamente.
 
Stories, bodies and rights, before Italian language
Many of the young people who arrived via the Mediterranean route did not have access to education and now live in conditions of marginalization. During the lockdown, many fell into a situation of invisibility. The arrival context is for many a place where hopes are definitively abandoned.
Repertori dei movimenti ecclesiali
Authors: Ciarocchi Valerio
Published: July 2022

Il presente contributo muove da considerazioni generali sul valore educativo della musica e sulle caratteristiche della musica sacra per offrire alcune riflessioni sul rapporto tra musica liturgica e mistagogia, sulle ragioni della necessità di tale rapporto, sulle sue esigenze, su ciò che implica e quali sono i suoi obiettivi attesi. Tratteremo i repertori di alcuni movimenti ecclesiali significativi sia per la loro struttura consolidata, sia per il gran numero di aderenti. Sono gruppi strutturati con un proprio programma e statuti, approvati dalla Chiesa cattolica, che hanno riconosciuto, ciascuno con le proprie peculiarità e differenziazioni, la necessità di conciliare musica liturgica e mistagogia nel proprio itinerario di fede. Daremo uno sguardo più da vicino ai loro repertori e faremo alcune considerazioni su di essi. Prenderemo in considerazione anche quei repertori che non sono espressione diretta dei movimenti, ma sono ampiamente utilizzati nelle parrocchie e nelle comunità, talvolta utilizzati dagli stessi movimenti insieme ai propri.
Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Swedish Clinical Cancer Trials: A Qualitative Study of Physicians’ Experiences
Authors: Spörndly Robert , Eriksson Stefan , E Godskesen Tove
Published: July 2022

International literature shows ethnic minorities and immigrants being underrepresented in clinical trials. This compromises the generalizability of the results and distributes the benefits of participating unequally. This problem is unexplored in Sweden. Therefore, this explorative qualitative study examines the barriers Swedish physicians encounter, the strategies they use to prevent and circumvent the issue, and the attitudes and perceptions they have. We found that physicians do encounter ethnic minority patients that they exclude from participation in clinical cancer trials. This is primarily because of language barriers preventing patients from understanding participant information. Conscious strategies to counter this are lacking. A lack of translated material and strict inclusion criteria are two obstacles that can be overcome. The general conception is that this issue is uncommon and unimportant from a medical perspective, but questions of fairness have been raised. For such reasons, further discussion and research on this issue are needed.
A New Way Forward: Recognizing the Importance of HIV in Controlling Tuberculosis among Canada’s Indigenous Population
Authors: J. Herman Dakoda
Published: July 2022

Canada’s indigenous population (which includes the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) suffers from startling health inequities that have been largely attributed to the persisting effects of colonization leading to poverty, overcrowding, and unemployment (Macaulay, 2009). As important social determinants of health, these conditions have played a critical role in the progression of both communicable and non-communicable disease epidemics amongst the indigenous population, including tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The prevalence of TB and HIV within the indigenous population is approximately 34 times and 2 times greater than in the non-indigenous population, respectively (PHAC, 2012; PHAC, 2016). The government of Canada has responded to these striking discrepancies by implementing national HIV and TB prevention and control programs which include initiatives targeted toward the indigenous population (PHAC, 2004; PHAC, 2014). However, these programs fail to adequately address the strong association between HIV and TB, and the importance of this association in the treatment and prevention of disease. The need to address this association is further magnified within indigenous populations which suffer from both these infections at aberrantly high rates.
Dying in the Shadows: Suicide Among the Homeless
Authors: Holleran Lori , Poon Gabrielle
Published: July 2022

According to the 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), nearly 554,000 individuals, or 17 per 10,000 people, are homeless within the U.S. on any particular night (HUD, 2017). Homeless individuals represent some of society’s most marginalized and unsupported populations. One particularly alarming outcome amongst those experiencing homelessness is the prevalence of suicides. Suicide rates among homeless populations are estimated at nine times that of the US general population (112.5 suicide deaths per 100,000 versus the U.S. national average of 12.5 per 100,000; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2014; Peate, 2013). Unfortunately, little is known—much less being done—about alleviating this risk because empirical knowledge and evidence-based prevention efforts regarding suicide in these marginalized populations are lacking, particularly among diverse ethnic minority and LGBTQ individuals.
Europe’s Refugee Crisis and the Human Right of Access to Health Care: A Public Health Challenge from an Ethical Perspective
Authors: Bolliger Larissa , R. Aro Arja
Published: July 2022

Over a million people fled to Europe in 2015, initiating a refugee crisis. European countries differ concerning access to health care for refugees. Most refugees are in poor health and require medical assistance. The refugees’ human right of access to health care gets violated by the European Union. This article analyzes the issue from the perspective of public health ethics. The decision-making framework for public health of Tannahill and a report on public health ethics of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics were used as a base for this article. The ethical principles do good, respect, and equity are often violated by the health care systems in Europe. The stewardship framework emphasizes the role of governments with responsibility for their citizens, including refugees’ health. Even though the European Union legally recognizes everyone’s right to access to health care, this right is often violated due to economic reasons and political disputes.
ICU nurses’ perception, knowledge, and barriers on delirium assessment
Authors: Alrawahi Najwa , Viswam Aradhana , Elsheikh Afaf
Published: July 2022

Background and objective: Despite the availability of assessment tools for identifying and managing delirium in clinical settings, most cases remain undiagnosed, which demands the importance of conducting educational sessions. There is a necessity to understand why ICU nurses are unable to assess delirium in ICU patients, and there is a need to establish the best practice to promote patient safety. The descriptive cross-sectional research design aimed to assess the ICU nurses’ perception, knowledge, and Perceived barriers to delirium assessment, assess the association between qualifications and previous education regarding delirium to their knowledge and perception, and evaluate the association between ICU nurses' experience and total scores of knowledge and perception.Methods: A total 105 ICU nurses were selected from one of the tertiary hospitals in the Sultanate of Oman. Socio-demographics about ICU nurses’ knowledge, perception of delirium, and barriers to proper delirium assessment were collected by using an online self-administrative survey after obtaining consent. Data were statistically analyzed for central tendencies and level of dispersion (mean, range, and standard deviation).Results: The result of this study illustrated that 60.2% of ICU staff nurses have a moderate perception of the importance of delirium assessment in ICU. The majority of the nurses are females who held bachelor’s degrees with experience of six to ten years in the critical care field.Conclusions: The finding in this study illustrated that most of the staff nurses have previous training regarding delirium. However, there are gaps in delirium assessment, perception, and knowledge in ICU. Therefore, appropriate education is required to increase delirium identification, skill, and knowledge.
Editorial: Introduction to the Special Issue based on papers presented at the Business Model Conference 2021
Authors: Montemari Marco
Published: July 2022

The Business Model Conference 2021, held at Aalborg University’s Copenhagen campus in early October, provided the members of the academic community with a great opportunity to discuss the latest research, innovative teaching methods, and best practices in business models research. Following the cancellation of the Business Model Conference 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2021 edition represented a new beginning and restored the familiar sense of community feeling experienced before the pandemic.
Ներըմբռնողականությունը Հովհաննես Թումանյանի կյանքում
Authors: Հովհաննիսյան Սուսաննա
Published: July 2022

Ованес Туманян был в значительной степени наделен интуитивным восприятием причинно-следственных связей явлений и реалий. Ему были доступны сложные ощущения подсознательного мира, благодаря чему интуиция и предвидение стали существенными составляющими мировоззрения и миропонимания поэта, важными средствами познания мира.
Hovhannes Tumanyan was largely endowed with an intuitive perception of the cause-and-effect relationships of phenomena and realities, as well as telepathic abilities. Complex sensations of the subconscious world were available to him, thanks to which intuition and foresight became essential components of the poet’s worldview and world perception, became important means of knowing the world.
Հովհաննես Թլկուրանցու մի անտիպ սիրո տաղը
Authors: Եղիազարյան Վանո
Published: July 2022

Песня любви с началом «Оги залм, назлу…», сохранившаяся в Матенадаране Конгрегации мхитаристов в Вене, в рукописи за номером 979, принадлежит Ованесу Тлкуранци не только по свидетельству Хева Ованеса, но и по своему поэтическому духу, близкому поэзии тлкурийцев, и по религиозно-возвышенным концовкам. Публикуемое впервые произведение Хева Ованеса Тлкуранци до сих пор рукописно и может считаться нововыявленной песней любви.
The love song with the beginning of “Hogi zalm nazlu...”, preserved in the No 979 manuscript of the Matenadaran of the Vienna Mechitarist Congregation, belongs to Hovhannes Tlkurantsi, not only by the mentioning of Khev Hovhannes, but also for its poetic spirit close to Tlkurantsi’s poesy and for the religious exalted epilogues. Khev Hovhannes Tlkurantsi’s creation, to be published for the first time, is still in the form of a manuscript and may be considered a newly discovered love song.
«Ածիկ» կերակուրը հայոց տոնածիսական համակարգում (ըստ Սյունիքից գրառված նյութերի)
Authors: Աբրահամյան Հասմիկ
Published: July 2022

Пища – неотъемлемая часть народной праздничной культуры. В этом контексте онa является жертвоприношением (зерновые, мясo, молочныe продукты), цель которого: выражение благодарности за высокий урожай и защита от стихийных бедствий (засуха, дожди и т.д.). Ацик (солод) в научной литературе упоминается как пища, символизирующая приход весны, и готовится в период Великого поста или накануне Пасхи. Изучение полевых материалов [полевые этнографические исследования проводились в 2021 году в восьми городских и сельских поселениях Сюника (Армения)] и письменных источников свидетельствует о том, что ацик – ритуальная пища, которая готовится ранней весной и поздней осенью и является жертвоприношением для «обеспечения» дождя и хорошего урожая зерна. Об этом свидетельствуют следующие факты: 1) процесс приготовления ацика; 2) время и период приготовления ацика; 3) количество приготовлений ацика в течение года (один раз); 4) раздача ацика в качестве жертвоприношения; 5) ацик должна раздавать многодетная женщина; 6) пожелание наилучшего тому, кто раздает ацик.
Food is an essential part of the culture of the national feasts. In this context, it is a sacrifice (cereals, meat, dairy products), the purpose of which is to express gratitude for a high harvest and protection from natural disasters (drought, rain, etc.). Atsik (malt) in the scientific literature is mentioned as food symbolizing the arrival of spring and is prepared during Lent or on the eve of Easter. The study of field materials (the field ethnographic studies were carried out in 2021 in 8 urban and rural settlements of Syunik (Armenia)) and written sources indicate that atsik is a ritual food, which is prepared in early spring and late autumn and is as a sacrifice for “providing” rain and good harvest. The following facts testify:1) atsik preparation process; 2) atsik preparation time and period; 3) no salt, sugar and oil added to atsik, 4) atsik preparation amount per year (once); 5) atsik giving as a sacrifice; 6) atsik should be prepared by the woman with many children; 7) best wish to the atsik giver.