bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fill dynamics and sample mixing in the AirCore
Authors: Tans Pieter P.
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The AirCore is a long coiled tube that acts as a “tape recorder” of the composition of air as it is slowly filled or flushed. When launched by balloon with one end of the tube open and the other closed, the initial fill air flows out during ascent as the outside air pressure drops. During descent atmospheric air flows back in. We describe how we can associate the position of an air parcel in the tube with the altitude it came from by modeling the dynamics of the fill process. The conditions that need to be satisfied for the model to be accurate are derived. The extent of mixing of air parcels that enter at different times is calculated, so that we know how many independent samples are in the tube upon landing, and later when the AirCore is analyzed.
Technical note: Novel triple O2 sensor aquatic eddy covariance instrument with improved time shift correction reveals central role of microphytobenthos for carbon cycling in coral reef sands
Authors: Merikhi Alireza , Berg Peter , Huettel Markus
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The aquatic eddy covariance technique stands out as a powerful method for benthic O2 flux measurements in shelf environments because it
integrates effects of naturally varying drivers of the flux such as current flow and light. In conventional eddy covariance instruments, the time
shift caused by spatial separation of the measuring locations of flow and O2 concentration can produce substantial flux errors that are
difficult to correct. We here introduce a triple O2 sensor eddy covariance instrument (3OEC) that by instrument design eliminates these
errors. This is achieved by positioning three O2 sensors around the flow measuring volume, which allows the O2
concentration to be calculated at the point of the current flow measurements. The new instrument was tested in an energetic coastal environment with highly permeable
coral reef sands colonised by microphytobenthos. Parallel deployments of the 3OEC and a conventional eddy covariance system (2OEC) demonstrate that
the new instrument produces more consistent fluxes with lower error margin. 3OEC fluxes in general were lower than 2OEC fluxes, and the nighttime
fluxes recorded by the two instruments were statistically different. We attribute this to the elimination of uncertainties associated with the time
shift correction. The deployments at ∼ 10 m water depth revealed high day- and nighttime O2 fluxes despite the relatively low
organic content of the coarse sediment and overlying water. High light utilisation efficiency of the microphytobenthos and bottom currents increasing
pore water exchange facilitated the high benthic production and coupled respiration. 3OEC measurements after sunset documented a gradual transfer of
negative flux signals from the small turbulence generated at the sediment–water interface to the larger wave-dominated eddies of the overlying water
column that still carried a positive flux signal, suggesting concurrent fluxes in opposite directions depending on eddy size and a memory effect of
large eddies. The results demonstrate that the 3OEC can improve the precision of benthic flux measurements, including measurements in environments
considered challenging for the eddy covariance technique, and thereby produce novel insights into the mechanisms that control flux. We consider the
fluxes produced by this instrument for the permeable reef sands the most realistic achievable with present-day technology.
Empirical Lagrangian parametrization for wind-driven mixing of buoyant particles at the ocean surface
Authors: Onink Victor , van Sebille Erik , Laufkötter Charlotte
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Turbulent mixing is a vital component of vertical particulate transport, but ocean global circulation models (OGCMs) generally have low resolution representations of near-surface mixing. Furthermore, turbulence data is often not provided in reanalysis products. We present 1D parametrizations of wind-driven turbulent mixing in the ocean surface mixed layer, which are designed to be easily included in 3D Lagrangian model experiments. Stochastic transport is computed by Markov-0 or Markov-1 models, and we discuss the advantages/disadvantages of two vertical profiles for the vertical diffusion coefficient Kz. All vertical diffusion profiles and stochastic transport models lead to stable concentration profiles for buoyant particles, which for particles with rise velocities of 0.03 and 0.003 m s−1 agree relatively well with concentration profiles from field measurements of microplastics. Markov-0 models provide good model performance for integration timesteps of Δt ≈ 30 seconds, and can be readily applied in studying the behaviour of buoyant particulates in the ocean. Markov-1 models do not consistently improve model performance relative to Markov-0 models, and require an additional parameter that is poorly constrained.
Assessing methane emissions for northern peatlands in ORCHIDEE-PEAT revision 7020
Authors: Salmon Elodie , Jégou Fabrice , Guenet Bertrand , Jourdain Line , Qiu Chunjing , Bastrikov Vladislav , Guimbaud Christophe , Zhu Dan , Ciais Philippe , Peylin Philippe , Gogo Sébastien , Laggoun-Défarge Fatima , Aurela Mika , Bret-Harte M. Syndonia , Chen Jiquan , Chojnicki Bogdan H. , Chu Housen , Edgar Colin W. , Euskirchen Eugenie S. , Flanagan Lawrence B. , Fortuniak Krzysztof , Holl David , Klatt Janina , Kolle Olaf , Kowalska Natalia , Kutzbach Lars , Lohila Annalea , Merbold Lutz , Pawlak Włodzimierz , Sachs Torsten , Ziemblińska Klaudia
Published: October 2021

Abstract. In the global methane budget, the largest natural source is attributed to wetlands that encompass all ecosystems composed of waterlogged or inundated ground, capable of methane production. Among them, northern peatlands that store large amounts of soil organic carbon have been functioning, since the end of the last glaciation period, as long-term sources of methane (CH4) and are one of the most significant methane sources among wetlands. To reduce global methane budget uncertainties, it is of significance to understand processes driving methane production and fluxes in northern peatlands. A methane model that features methane production and transport by plants, ebullition process and diffusion in soil, oxidation to CO2 and CH4 fluxes to the atmosphere has been embedded in the ORCHIDEE-PEAT land surface model which includes an explicit representation of northern peatlands. This model, ORCHIDEE-PCH4 was calibrated and evaluated on 14 peatland sites distributed on both Eurasian and American continents in the northern boreal and temperate regions. Data assimilation approaches were employed to optimized parameters at each site and at all sites simultaneously. Results show that, in ORCHIDEE-PCH4, methanogenesis is sensitive to temperature and substrate availability over the top 75 cm of soil depth. Methane emissions estimated using single site optimization (SSO) of model parameters are underestimated by 9 g CH4 m−2 year−1 on average (i.e. 50 % higher than the site average of yearly methane emissions). While using the multi-sites optimization (MSO), methane emissions are overestimated by 5 g CH4 m−2 year−1 on average across all investigated sites (i.e. 37 % lower than the site average of yearly methane emissions).
Ground motion prediction maps using seismic microzonation data and machine learning
Authors: Mori Federico , Mendicelli Amerigo , Falcone Gaetano , Acunzo Gianluca , Spacagna Rose Line , Naso Giuseppe , Moscatelli Massimiliano
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Past seismic events worldwide demonstrated that damage and death toll depend on both the strong ground motion (i.e., source effects) and the local site effects. The variability of earthquake ground motion distribution is caused by local stratigraphic and/or topographic setting and buried morphologies, that can give rise to amplification and resonances with respect to the ground motion expected at the reference site. Therefore, local site conditions can affect an area with damage related to the full collapse or loss in functionality of facilities, roads, pipelines, and other lifelines. To this concern, the near real time prediction of damage pattern over large areas is a crucial issue to support the rescue and operational interventions. A machine learning approach was adopted to produce ground motion prediction maps considering both stratigraphic and morphological conditions. A set of about 16'000 accelometric data and about 46'000 geological and geophysical data were retrieved from Italian and European databases. The intensity measures of interest were estimated based on 9 input proxies. The adopted machine learning regression model (i.e., Gaussian Process Regression) allows to improve both the precision and the accuracy in the estimation of the intensity measures with respect to the available near real time predictions methods (i.e., Ground Motion Prediction Equation and shaking maps). In addition, maps with a 50 × 50 m resolution were generated providing a ground motion variability in agreement with the results of advanced numerical simulations based on detailed sub-soil models. The variability at short distances (hundreds of meters) was demonstrated to be responsible for 30–40 % of the total variability of the predicted IM maps, making it desirable that seismic hazard maps also consider short-scale effects.
Holocene surface-rupturing earthquakes on the Dinaric Fault System, western Slovenia
Authors: Grützner Christoph , Aschenbrenner Simone , Jamšek
Rupnik Petra , Reicherter Klaus , Saifelislam Nour , Vičič Blaž , Vrabec Marko , Welte Julian , Ustaszewski Kamil
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The Dinaric Fault System in western Slovenia, consisting
of NW–SE-trending, right-lateral strike-slip faults, accommodates the
northward motion of Adria with respect to Eurasia. These active faults show
a clear imprint in the morphology, and some of them hosted moderate
instrumental earthquakes. However, it is largely unknown if the faults also
had strong earthquakes in the late Quaternary. This hampers our
understanding of the regional tectonics and the seismic hazard. Geological
evidence of co-seismic surface ruptures only exists for one historical
event, the 1511 Idrija earthquake with a magnitude of ∼ M 6.8,
but the causative fault is still disputed. Here we use geomorphological
data, near-surface geophysical surveys, and paleoseismological trenching to
study two of these faults: the Predjama Fault and the Idrija Fault. In a
paleoseismological trench across the Predjama Fault we found deformation
features that may have been caused by an earthquake between 13–0.7 ka,
very likely not earlier than 8.4 ka. At the Idrija Fault, a
surface-rupturing earthquake happened around 2.5 ka. We show that
instrumental and historical seismicity data do not capture the strongest
events in this area.
Strengthening tropical influence on heat generating circulation over Australia through spring
Authors: McKay Roseanna C. , Arblaster Julie M. , Hope Pandora
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Extreme maximum temperatures during Australian spring can have deleterious impacts on a range of sectors from health to wine grapes to planning for wildfires, but are relatively understudied compared to spring rainfall. Spring maximum temperatures in Australia have been rising over recent decades, and, as such, it is important to understand how Australian spring maximum temperatures develop. Australia’s climate is influenced by variability in the tropics and extratropics, but some of this influence impacts Australia differently from winter to summer, and, consequently, may have different impacts on Australia as spring evolves. Using linear regression analysis, this paper explores the atmospheric dynamics and remote drivers of high maximum temperatures over the individual months of spring. We find that the drivers of early spring maximum temperatures in Australia are more closely related to low-level wind changes, which in turn are more related to the Southern Annular Mode than variability in the tropics. By late spring, Australia’s maximum temperatures are proportionally more related to warming through subsidence than low-level wind changes, and more closely related to tropical variability. This increased relationship with the tropical variability is linked with the breakdown of the subtropical jet through spring and an associated change in tropically-forced Rossby wave teleconnections. However, much of the maximum temperature variability cannot be explained by either tropical or extratropical variability. An improved understanding of how the extratropics and tropics projects onto the mechanisms that drive high maximum temperatures through spring may lead to improved sub-seasonal prediction of high temperatures in the future.
The Influence of Work Ethics on Job Performance of Government Employees
Authors: Benedicto Helen R. , Caelian Merlita V.
Published: October 2021

Ethics is associated with a positive influence on employee performance. Those who strongly support the practice of work ethics make beneficial changes to the goals and values of the organization. This descriptive-comparative correlational study assessed the influence of work ethics on the level of the job performance of government employees.  A researcher-made survey questionnaire administered to 367 employees identified thru proportional random sampling was used. The study revealed that the practice of work ethics is very good job performance is very satisfactory, which implies that the influence of work ethics on job performance is great. However, significant differences were found when employees were grouped as to their demographic profiles. A significant relationship between work ethics and job performance was discovered; however, most employees' performance is on compliance level only. Hence the need to strengthen ethical values. The findings provided baseline information for an enhanced human resource management program.
The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance of Non-standard Employment (NSE) Workers of a Manpower Agency
Authors: Lagrana Lyka R. , Bayoneta Ma. Johanna Ann R.
Published: October 2021

The rapid growth of industrialization and diversification worldwide diverted the trend in the labor market to be shifted towards alternative work arrangements, also known as Non-standard Employment (NSE). In the Philippines, these alternative forms of employment of NSE can be greatly observed. The majority of workers under NSE arrangements fall under fixed-term or contractual employees. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of job satisfaction and work-life balance of the NSE workers of a manpower agency in a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and explore their challenges.  Moreover, it sought to determine the significant relationship between job satisfaction and work-life balance. Using a standardized questionnaire, the data were gathered from a sample of 282 agency workers. The study tested hypotheses using Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis, and Spearman rank. The results showed that workers demonstrate a low level of job satisfaction while there is a moderate level of work-life balance. However, the results indicated there is a significant difference in the level of job satisfaction and level of work-life balance only for the variable sex.  Likewise, findings revealed a significant relationship between job satisfaction and work-life balance. The most challenging for the NSE workers are time management, company policies, dealing with customers, and motivation for the job.  The study concludes that job satisfaction influences the work-life balance of the NSE workers.  The findings of the study provide valuable insight for manpower agencies in the formulation of a human resource program focused on improving employee satisfaction of the job.
Appraising the Quality of Diocesan Catholic Education in accordance with Philippine Catholic Schools Standards
Authors: Banusing Rita O. , Bual Joel M.
Published: October 2021

Catholic education is linked to the Church's evangelical mission. However, Catholic schools are confronted with the deterioration of values, teacher turnover, and decline in enrolment, posing threats to their mission and operation (Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines [CEAP], 2016). Hence, this assessed the quality of Catholic education of Antique diocesan schools using the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS). Further, it identified areas for continuous improvement in the Catholic school operation. It also correlated the respondents’ age, sex, length of service, and designation with the quality assessment. With the descriptive-correlational design, the 120 school personnel responded through a standardized PCSS questionnaire. Generally, the assessment was rated “fully meets benchmark” with Catholic identity and mission as the highest and operational vitality as the lowest. The correlation showed no relationship between the age, sex, and length of service with the quality assessment while little if any relationship with the designation. Accordingly, the quality of Catholic education is attained through continuous adherence to the standards. With this, stakeholders’ collaboration is necessary.
The Metacognitive Strategies and Writing Competence of Grade 11 Students in a Philippine Public High School
Authors: Hacermida Glory Ann L. , Aboy Ivy G.
Published: October 2021

Metacognitive strategies are vital in enhancing students’ writing competence, but local studies correlating them are limited. Thus, this descriptive-comparative and correlational study examined the use of the metacognitive strategies and the writing competence of 303 Grade 11 students of a public high school. Data gathered using a researcher-made survey questionnaire and a test led to the recommendation for the Division of Negros Occidental to adopt the proposed syllabus for English for Academic and Professional Purposes.
Examining the needs of persons experiencing homelessness: Bringing the voice of lived experience to policy priorities
Authors: Smith Elise , Moore Piper , Canham Sarah
Published: October 2021

Policy related to homelessness varies across federal, state, and local levels influencing access to health and social services among persons experiencing homelessness. With a diversity of community stakeholders comes a diversity of ideas about which health and social services to provide and prioritize. Despite the unique insights PEH are able to offer on their own situations, their voices often remain excluded from research and policy. The aim of the current study was to identify the basic needs and health and social service priorities of PEH, to incorporate these voices into policy decisions and prioritization. Fifteen participants age 18 and older who had any experience of homelessness in Salt Lake Countyparticipated in in-depth qualitative interviews between February and March 2020. Open-ended questions enabled the interviews to naturally progress and focus on what was most relevant to participants and their experience. Data were categorized into the services and supports identified as the most needed by PEH and to help lift people out of homelessness: 1) Housing and shelter, 2) Income and employment, 3) Transportation, 4) Food, 5) Physical and mental health services, and 6) Social support. We describe the needs, challenges, and solutions as identified and narrated by study participants. Findings offer critical insight into how the homelessness crisis should be approached by policymakers as the ways in which PEH understand and utilize the system of available resources and supports must align with their abilities and realities. Without these in-depth discussions with PEH about how they understand and meet their basic needs, there will be ongoing gaps in service delivery and mismatches in the attempts made to serve this population.
Individual and personality factors that explain selfie behaviors
Authors: Vardeman Christopher , Gangadharbatla Harsha
Published: October 2021

Among the artifacts of the increasingly digital and social media-saturated world we live in is the rise and proliferation of selfie phenomenon. This study is designed to provide empirical evidence in support of, and to quantify the effect size of, the personality and individual-level factors frequently mentioned in literature as the drivers of selfie behaviors. Results indicate that all of the variables considered in this study — age, gender, time spent on social media, narcissism, extraversion, and impression management — predict and explain 60 percent of the variance in selfie behaviors. Implications are drawn and future avenues are discussed.
Tokenomics: A new opportunity in the Real Estate business? A qualitative approach to crowdfunding and blockchain interaction
Authors: Fabio Creta  , Tenca Francesca
Published: October 2021

The article discuss how platforms administrators operating within the ecosystem of real estate crowdfunding could implement technology innovations such as blockchains or the use of digital tokens, and list the benefits that could be obtained by real estate sector. We introduce an exploratory analysis of multiple case-studies, consisting of twelve businesses that manage real estate crowdfunding platforms. The information gathered through interviews gives an idea of how the shared opinion of professionals in the trade is identified with factors and variables that impact on the opening of this alternative finance segment towards technology innovations that may bring radical changes to the real estate industry. In terms of implications, this is one of the first studies exploring the adoption of innovative technologies by real estate crowdfunding platforms and, as far as we know, it is the first to analyse the impact of tokenization.
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGISTIC METHODS FOR DETECTION OF TEGUMENTAR PERFORATORS THAT CAN BE USED IN RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY OF TISSUE DEFECTS. PIG EXPERIMENTAL MODEL
Authors: CHIROIU Bogdan , GEORGESCU Alexandru , MATEI Ileana , PETCU Stelian , PAPUC Ionel , LACATUS Radu
Published: October 2021

Tissue defects still determine a high surgical interest in finding new and more efficient methods of covering. Perforator flaps are considered one of the most important methods of reconstruction, for defects all over the body. Anatomists, surgeons, radiologists are fervently searching ways to improve their reliability and also strategies to ensure that the chosen flap to be used is the best for that case. It has been proven that tissue defects’ reconstruction involves knowing the exact anatomy and physiology of various vascular sources, but there are still unknown factors that sometimes induce perforator flaps failure.

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify and evaluate by two imagistic methods the perforator vessels in an experimental model of perforator flaps in pig.

Methods: The imagistic method employed was the X-ray angiography and Color Doppler vascular ultrasonography with high performance equipment. The explored perforators were located on the body of the experimental model, that was divided in 9 regions and the comparison was made between the perforators identified by imagistic methods and by microsurgical careful dissection.

Results: This study revealed that the average sensibility of ultrasound per region was 52.66% and the average sensibility of angiography per region was 35.30% on the entire lot.

Conclusion: The Color Doppler ultrasonography is a very reliable method for detection of the perforator vessels, with better results compared with X-ray angiography, detecting even the smaller perforators. So, the surgeon can rely the operative planning on this preoperative vascular exploration.
Doxazosin Effect on Neurogenic Bladder with Urine Retention in Female Dogs
Authors: Purdoiu Robert Cristian , Popovici Cristian Paul , Codea Razvan , Dragomir Madalina , Lacatus Caroline , Condor Laura , Musteata Mihai , Marza Sorin Marian , Coldea Nicolae , Lacatus Radu
Published: October 2021

Abstract: This short communication describes the effect of Doxazosin in case of urinary retention in female dogs due to motor neuron lesions produced by spinal trauma or spinal compression consecutively to intervertebral disk degeneration and extrusion. The study aims to determine whether the treatment of urinary retention in case of neurogenic bladder in female dogs, using 1 adrenergic blocker is effective in spontaneous recovery of the examined patients. Ten female dogs presenting with urinary retention were examined in the laboratory of Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca. The patients were examined using CT, radiography and ultrasonography in order to identify the spinal cord injury that is responsible for neurogenic bladder. The dose of Doxazosin used in treatment of voiding problem in neurogenic bladder was 1mg/kg, single dose per day. Depending on the spinal cord compression cause, the urine retention symptom was resolved.
Epidemiological aspects, haematological and biochemical alterations in some gastrointestinal parasitic diseases of carnivores
Authors: Ilie Marius Stelian , Oanea Roxana Gabriela , Imre Mirela , Luca Iasmina , Florea Tiana , Giubega Simona , Orghici Gabriel , Morariu Sorin
Published: October 2021

Gastrointestinal parasites are widespread pathogenic agents and one of the main causes for mortality in young dogs and cats. Many of these zoonotic parasites are relevant in terms of public health. The presence of parasites in the animal organism causes local and general modifications in the various organs they parasitize or transit throughout their life cycle. The present study aimed to identify the most frequent gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats and to monitor the alterations that occur in terms of haematological and biochemical parameters. The studied animals, 25 dogs and three cats from Timiș and Caraș Severin counties, were brought to the On-call room of the University Clinics of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Timișoara. The laboratory methods that were used were the Willis flotation method, the Baerman larvoscopic method and the Lugol method. The haematological methods, namely flow cytometry, cytochemistry and spectrophotometry, were performed at Bioclinica Laboratories, on whole blood samples that were collected in EDTA or simple tubes. The studied animals were positive for Giardia, Cystoisospora, Dipylidium, Ancylostoma, Toxocara and Trichocephalus. The positivity rate was 57.14%, with prevalence rates according to the parasitic species ranging from 3.57% to 21.42%, with multiparasitism in 32.14%, and monoparasitism in 17.85%. The values recorded for red blood cells, haemoglobin and hematocrit followed the same trendmost of the animals being situated within physiological values, except for three dogs, that recorded values below the minimal level. In the case of MCH (mean corpuscular haemoglobin) and MCHC (mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration) the values recorded for most dogs were within physiological limits, except for three dogs which overpassed the maximum level. Eosinophils were high in all dogs, which is a characteristic feature of parasitism. The serum urea concentrations revealed the fact that all for dogs that were taken into study had values above the maximum limit.
Evaluation of blood electrolyte alterations in cats during elec-tive laparoscopic ovariectomy
Authors: Melega Iulia , Bel Lucia Victoria , Dejescu Cosmina Andreea , Dragomir Madalina Florina , Sevastre Bogdan , Oana Liviu Ioan , Pestean Cosmin Petru
Published: October 2021

In a clinical setting, we tested the hypothesis of whether hypercapnia developed during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum is associated with changes in blood electrolytes. This prospective study involved ten female cats that underwent elective laparoscopic ovariectomy. Venous blood samples for assessment of electrolytes were collected in the following sequence: T1- before anaesthesia induction, T2 - 10 minutes after anaesthesia induction, T3 - 30 minutes of pneumoperitoneum and T4 - at the end of pneumoperitoneum. Statistical analysis revealed AB disturbances associated with general anaesthesia and pneumoperitoneum, manifested with decreased blood pH, whereas blood PvCO2, PO2 and BE were increased. A constant increase of K+ concentration was recorded in all animals during pneumoperitoneum (P<0.05), whereas iMg registered a significant increase only at T3 (P<0.05). Correlations were recorded between blood pH and Na+, iCa, iMg, as well as between Na+ and Cl¯ at different time points during anaesthesia. No correlations were noted between pH and K+ or PvCO2 and K+. In conclusion, electrolyte imbalance represents a possible complication associated with laparoscopic surgery in healthy cats. However, further studies should investigate the causes involved in K+ concentration elevation.
The Effect Of Halothane On Number Of The Gad65/67 Positive Cells In Rat Hippocampus At The Midazolam Premedication
Authors: Vadachkoria Zurab , Dzidziguri Lia , Bakuradze Ekaterine , Modebadze Irina , Dzidziguri Diana
Published: October 2021

The experimental results of halothane effect on GAD65/67 positive cells, number in ÑÀ1 and ÑÀ1 ﬁelds of white rat hippocampus are presented in the proposed work. It has been shown, that the number of GAD65/67 positive cells are decreased in CA3 ﬁeld of hippocampus after 24 hours of halothane anesthesia. Simultaneously the number of the same cells are increased in CA1 ﬁeld of hippocampus. Midazolam premedication promotes normalization of activity of GAD65/67 which is substantiated by increased number of GAD65/67 positive cells in CA3 ﬁeld of rat hippocampus after 24 hours.
Clinical and treatment aspects in chronic hypertrophic rhinitis in children
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Gheorghian Emilia , Maniuc Mihail ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Ababii Polina ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Danilov Lucian ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

Background: Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis is a common problem in childhood and adolescence and has a negative impact on both physical, social and psychological well-being. Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis in the prevalence of children is 20-55%, and in the last 5 years this index is increasing. Material and methods: The study included 65 patients, aged 5 to 18 years, being hospitalized in the ENT department of the Emilian Cotaga Clinic of the Institute of Mother and Child, Chisinau, diagnosed with rhinitis complicated chronic hypertrophic over the years January 2018 – December 2020. The study was conducted by retrospective analysis of complicated data from clinical observation sheets and documents accompanying the data. Treatment methods studied: laser coagulation, electrocoagulation, radiofrequency, mucotomy. In most cases, lasercoagulation was chosen. Results: Nasal permeability in children with chronic hypertrophic rhinitis is altered in most cases. The most frequently affected age groups were 10-14 years with a rate of 61.53%, the majority being from urban living environment in 63.08%. The most representative clinical signs and symptoms according to this study are difficult nasal breathing in 96.93% and mouth breathing – 89.24%. From the indicated surgical methods, laser coagulation of the nasal cornets was performed in 47.7% of cases. It proved to be more effective and less invasive compared to electrocoagulation performed in 44.6% of cases and partial mucotomy in 4.62%. Conclusions: From the data obtained in the study, we opted for laser coagulation of the lower nasal horns, which has a faster healing period, shorter postoperative complications, greater acceptability from the doctor and patient.
The knowledge and practices of family doctors in counselling obese patients
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Tomacinschii Angela , Lozan Oleg ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Ciobanu Ana ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

Background: Promoting a healthy lifestyle is one of the basic pieces in the family medicine activity. In order to formulate and / or adjust some approaches in clinical practice of the family doctor in the Republic of Moldova, it was necessary to analyse the knowledge and practices of the family doctor regarding the obese patients counselling. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study was based on primary data collection. The study sample included 316 family doctors. The descriptive analysis was expressed in absolute values, percentages and standard errors, means and standard deviation of the mean. Statistical significance was considered to be p <0.05. Results: Family doctors feel best prepared in counselling patients on stress management (75.9 ± 2.40%), prescribing healthy diets (71.2 ± 2.55%), prescribing physical activity (71.0 ± 2.55%), cerebrovascular accident (CVA) prevention (68.9 ± 2.60%). They feel less prepared in counselling patients with regard to weight control (67.5 ± 2.63%). Conclusions: Managing obesity in primary health care remains indispensably linked with the clinical practices of family doctors. Research has shown that family doctors are less prepared in counselling patients regarding weight control than regarding other important components of obesity management. According to the study, it was found that male family doctors, family doctors over the age of 45, those who work in the primary health care providers located in the rural area, those who have a working experience of over 21 years, and those who serve sectors with a population of up to 1500 people feel more prepared in counselling obese patients.
Cytokine storm in severe patient COVID-19 and curative plasmapheresis
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Rusu Victoria
Published: October 2021

Background: In the intensive care unit, the curative plasmapheresis technique is widely applied among severe patients, who show signs of both endogenous and exogenous intoxication. The impact of isovolemic isooncotic curative plasmapheresis on the status of hemoleukogram and immunological markers has not been studied yet. Material and methods: The study is retrospective, observational. The medical records of 34 COVID-19 patients from the COVID intensive care units of Timofei Mosneaga Republican Clinical Hospital who benefited from isovolemic, curative isooncotic plasmapheresis were analyzed. There were 25 complete, analyzed data sets. General data were recorded: preplasmapheresis, postplasmaphesis hemoleukogram. Results: Isovolemic, isooncotic plasmapheresis, performed in patients with severe COVID-19, SARS-CoV2 showed effects of improving the status of laboratory indices that denote the evolution and favorable prognosis of the disease. The activity of the cytokine storm decreased in both groups of patients, both in those with a mean age of up to 60 years and in those over 60 years of age, with p = 0.001. Patients over 60 years of age had a marked improvement in serum ferritin index, compared to patients in the age group up to 60 years, in the period after plasmapheresis, p = 0.043. Analogously, the level of C-reactive protein was analyzed, which clearly decreases in patients <60 years of age, compared to those> 60 years of age, p = 0.037 Conclusions: Isovolemic, isooncotic plasmapheresis is a procedure performed in severe COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) patients to improve the status of the cytokine storm. Moreover, the performance of the procedure in different age groups induced an improvement in the satiety of hemoleukogram and proinflammatory indices.
Treatment effectiveness evaluation of dental caries as a factor affecting patients’ quality of life
Authors:   State University of Medicine, Samara, Russian Federation, Postnikov Mikhail , Chigarina Svetlana ,   State University of Medicine, Samara, Russian Federation, Gaylis Ksenia ,   State University of Medicine, Samara, Russian Federation, Plamadeala Svetlana ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Postnikova Elizaveta ,   Sechenov 1st State University of Medicine, Russian Federation, Poshtaru Kristina ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

Background: The study of the patient’s quality of life is an important condition for assessing the effectiveness of the treatment and the clinical condition of patients after treatment, in addition to objective diagnostic methods. The purpose of the study was to investigate the dynamics of changes in the quality of life of dental patients suffering from caries of the contact areas of the lateral group of teeth, after treatment in accordance with the established plan for the use of various matrix systems, in the study groups. Material and methods: The study involved 147 patients: 48 patients of the 1st experimental group; 54 patients of the 2nd experimental group; 45 patients of the 3rd experimental group. Results: In the course of the study, it turned out that such a criterion as the quality of life is an informative dynamic indicator, the value of which depends on the method of treatment used. Conclusions: In the course of the study, the effectiveness of the use of a separation-retaining device for the restoration of the lateral group of teeth during the treatment of caries in the contact areas of the teeth was assessed as a factor influencing the quality of life of patients.
A review on anatomical aspect of kurpara marma as vaikalyakara marma with special reference to tennis elbow
Authors: Varma Divya , Manisha Kishanrao Dawre  , Sangeeta Gorakshanath Kanade
Published: October 2021

Acharya Sushruta has described 107 marmas. Marma is constituted as combination of Mamsa (muscle), Sira (vessels), Snayu (nerve, tendon, ligament), Asthi(bone) and  Sandhi (joints).This five tissue participate to play vital role in any injury that occur to any of the marma. Kurpara marma is located at the junction of bahu (arm) and prabahu (forearm) i.e exactly at the elbow joint in both the upper limbs. Kurpara marma is one of the Vaikayalkara marma (loss of function). Vaikalyakara marma means the marma which causes deformity on getting injured.. An injury to this marma causes deformity, pain and swelling.  The articulating surfaces that form the elbow joint occurs between the trochlea and capitulum of humerus and trochlear notch of the ulna and head of radius. Elbow joint is responsile of flexion and extension of the upper limb.Tennis elbow is one of the common disease that occur on lateral side of the elbow due to Sprain of radial collateral ligament and tearing of fibres of the extensor carpi radialis brevis.It causes pain and restricted moment of the hand. Preventive measures can be used to reduce the symptoms and lessen the pain.
Les aveugles dans l’œuvre de Descartes Contestation ou perpétuation des représentations sociales de la cécité ?
Authors:   CNRS/IHRIM-Hiphimo, Chottin Marion
Published: October 2021

This paper examines Descartes's conception of the blind and blindness in the light of the social representations that the philosopher both distanced and requalified. It first shows that Descartes rationalises the representation of the 'blind seer': the philosopher attributes to people who cannot see a form of vision which, unlike the power of divination that the ancient Greeks attributed to certain people, but also the 'inner gaze' typical of the mysticism of the Classical Age, is not in any way supernatural. Descartes thus helps to undo some of the main prejudices that plague blind people. The article goes on to establish that this rationalisation excludes these people from the knowledge that Descartes places in them: the paradoxical knowledge of the process of vision. Finally, it points out that by valuing the sense of sight in a way that perhaps no philosopher had done before him, Descartes also rationalises the predominantly medieval representation of the 'blind ignorant'. The conclusion of the paper is as follows: this double rationalisation produces the ambivalent idea that many people still have of blindness, namely a deficiency that is very poorly compensated for by an ability to see other than with the eyes. By rehabilitating touch, the Enlightenment produced a conception of it that was both rational and in no way deprived.
Indicators of the quality of life of patients
with colorectal cancer:
A literary review
Authors: Zhabagin K. T. , Zhabagina A. S. , Rakhmankulova A. M.
Published: October 2021

Relevance: GLOBOCAN estimates 1.9 million new cases
of colorectal cancer (CRC) and 935,000 deaths from CRC in
2020. CRC accounts for every tenth cancer case or death from
cancer. According to the Oncological Service of the Republic
of Kazakhstan (RK), in 2019, CRC ranked 5th in incidence and
mortality among all cancers. With a survival time of more
than five years, one of the main criteria that determine the
condition of patients and the effectiveness of treatment is
their quality of life (QOL). Understanding QOL parameters is
essential to assess the full impact of the disease on an individual, family, and community.
The purpose of the study was to analyze the quality-of-life indicators in patients with colorectal cancer and
validate a Kazakh variant of the EORTC QLQ-CR-2 questionnaire in RK.
Results: The QOL of patients with CRC globally is relatively low in its physical, mental, social, and clinical aspects.
The most important factors affecting the QOL are sexual
dysfunction, body dissatisfaction in ostomy patients, chronic
recurrent diarrhea, symptoms of distress, and high fatigue.
The patient’s lifestyle, age, gender, stage of the disease, and
psycho-emotional status all affect the QOL of patients with
CRC. It should also be noted that CRC survivors who have been
physically active report a better QOL than those who were not
physically active.
Conclusion: The fact that no study has been conducted in the RK for the QOL of patients with CRC necessitates
a study to understand the QOL parameters in patients with
CRC using the Kazakh version of the EORTC QLQ-CR-2 questionnaire. We plan to conduct such a study in the near future
within the framework of grant funding for young scientists
IRN AP09058432 KN MES RK and publish the results
Effectiveness of anti-epidemic measures in tuberculosis clusters in Chisinau municipality
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Malic Alina , Batir Dumitru ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Lesnic Evelina ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Osipov Tatiana ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

The highest risk of the disease is observed among the contacts of the patients with tuberculosis in the clusters with a long-term contact. The aim of the research was to study the particularities of tuberculosis clusters (TC) depending on the degree of epidemiological danger and to assess the eff ectiveness of anti-epidemic measures in these TC. 384 tuberculosis clusters were analyzed in patients with sensitive evolutive tuberculosis admitted for the treatment in the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Phthisiopneumology. According to the criteria for the TB clusters classifi cation, they were divided into 3 groups: 1st group – 279 (72,7%) clusters, 2nd group – 104 (27,1%) and 3rd group – a single (0,2%) cluster. In the 1st group TC children 163 (58.4%) were established; pregnant women were identifi ed in 11 (3.9%) TC and were TB/HIV co-infected cases in 18 (6.5%) TC. Tuberculosis was confi rmed microbiologically by sputum smear in 263 (94.3%) patients. Contacts examination detected 15 children and 7 adults with tuberculosis. In the 2nd group TC the optimal living conditions predominated as a clasifi cation criteria. Positive culture for tuberculosis mycobacteria was identifi ed in 53 (51.0%) patients, and 4 contact from TC were diagnosed with tuberculosis. Conclusion: the high rate of the 1st groups TC showes an unfavorable epidemiological situation, despite the steady decreasing trend of the epidemiological indicators. Optimizing anti-epidemic measures in clusters through the enlargement of the actively investigated groups will contribute to the precocious detection and reducing the transmission of the tuberculous infection.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DALAM SETTING PENDIDIKAN INKLUSI
Authors: Yunaini Norma
Published: October 2021

This study aims to namely the design of appropriate learning models for children with special needs in inclusive classes. This research is important to understands the learning of special needs students according to their needs and characteristics, to achieve optimal learning. The type of research that researchers do is field research (Field Research) based on qualitative research. This study resulted in three conclusions, namely: 1) classical learning model. 2) contextual learning model. 3) direct learning model. The process includes concrete learning media that are easy to find and easy to use.
PERSPEKTIF ORANG TUA DALAM GERAKAN PENUMBUHAN BUDI PEKERTI PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Fatahillah Fatahillah , Sari Septi Wulan
Published: October 2021

The government launched the "Movement of Character Development" which involved the roles of schools, parents, and the community. This movement should have been carried out well in normal times, but the Covid 19 pandemic around the world in which the government is carrying out a social investigation has closed school activities. The formulation of the research problems are 1) How do parents respond to the condition of character growth during this pandemic? 2) What are the views of the parents of students regarding the development of culture during this pandemic? The research method is qualitative research with a phenomenological tradition, both conducting remote interviews using WhatsApp facilities, Google Forms, and so on with parents. The results are 1) the response of the parents who responded: a) stuttering, b) just ordinary, and c) still confused about what happened so that a state of culture shock was created; 2) They expect assistance from all teachers, schools, communities and the government in assisting them to carry out learning activities during the Covid 19 period.
TANTANGAN DAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI MASA ADAPTASI KEBIASAAN BARU COVID-19
Authors: Arnidha Yunni , Yunaini Norma , Oktarina Reni , Pertiwi Riskiya
Published: October 2021

During this pandemic, learning is not carried out as usual, thus providing its own challenges for teachers to use technology. This study aims to answer two important questions, namely, the challenges of teachers in delivering mathematics learning at SD Negeri 3 Podomoro and the application of online mathematics learning strategies. This research is important, to understand the need for learning mathematics during the Covid-19 New Habit Adaptation period. This type of research is qualitative with an exploratory case study approach. Data collection techniques used semi-structured interviews which were used as primary data, while secondary data was in the form of library research. Interviews were conducted in a semi-structured manner via telephone, intended to support physical distancing implemented to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. The results of this study indicate that, the limitations of teachers in using internet-based learning media and internet access that are less supportive, as well as the lack of smart phone facilitation owned by students. The strategy for implementing mathematics learning during the Covid-19 pandemic includes 1) being carried out by door to door or the teacher visiting each student's house. 2) learning is done offline. 3) learning is done online.