bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling anticipated changes in numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infections within communities due to immunization campaigns
Authors: Frey Kurt , Hagedorn Brittany , McCarthy Kevin A. , Hutubessy Raymond , Wang Susan Annemarie
Published: September 2022

Background: As SARS-CoV-2 spread in early 2020, uncertainty about the scope, duration, and impact of the unfolding outbreaks caused numerous countries to interrupt many routine activities, including health services. Because immunization is an essential health service, modeling changes in SARS-CoV-2 infections among communities and health workers due to different vaccination activities was undertaken to understand the risks and to inform approaches to resume services.

Methods: Agent-based modeling examined the impact of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs) delivery strategies on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in communities and health workers for six countries capturing various demographic profiles and health system performance: Angola, Ecuador, Lao PDR, Nepal, Pakistan, and Ukraine.

Results: Urban, fixed-post SIAs during periods of high SARS-CoV-2 prevalence increased infections within the community by around 28 [range:0-79] per 1000 vaccinations. House-to-house SIAs in mixed urban and rural contexts may import infections into previously naïve communities. Infections are elevated by around 60 [range:0-230] per 1000 vaccinations, but outcomes are sensitive to prevalence in health workers and SIA timing relative to peak.

Conclusions: Incremental increases in SARS-CoV-2 infection due to SIAs was small and in proportion to overall prevalence. Younger populations experience lower transmission intensity and fewer excess infections per childhood vaccine delivered. Large rural populations have lower transmission intensity but face a greater risk of introduction of SARS-CoV-2 during an SIA.
Influence of Young People’s Ideas About the Quality of Education in the Universities of Omsk on the Level of Educational Migration
Authors: MUKHAMETDINOVA S. , TYUMENTSEVA E.
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to the analysis of young people’s ideas about the quality of higher education in Omsk based on the results of a survey in which 205 high school students and students took part. 69% of schoolchildren believe that Omsk universities are not capable of providing a high quality education, and about 90% of them rated the degree of determination to leave the city (more than 7 points on a 10-point scale). At the same time, only 42% of students, who have a more complete picture of the quality of university education, negatively assessed the level of education in the universities of Omsk. Thus, one of the important factors affecting the intensity of educational migration flows is the lack of awareness of school graduates about the possibilities of obtaining a quality education in Omsk, therefore, one of the tasks of Omsk universities is a more active positioning in the market of educational services.
Unia kalmarska a unie polsko-litewskie (cz. 1) – geneza i przyczyny powstania
Authors: Gaca Andrzej , Bąk Hubert
Published: September 2022

Głównym celem autorów jest zwrócenie uwagi na potrzebę kontynuowania badań porównawczych unii polsko-litewskich z unią kalmarską. Tekst zawiera przede wszystkim rozważania na temat przyczyn powstania i początków tworzenia tych związków państwowych. Przedmiotem porównania są m.in. czas i przyczyny ich powstania oraz okoliczności ich zawarcia, a także etapy rozwoju społecznego, politycznego, prawnego i instytucjonalnego państw je tworzących (cz. 1). Artykuł dotyczy również potraktowanych skrótowo dalszych dziejów i późniejszych przeobrażeń charakteru tych związków: zarówno faktycznego, jak i prawnego, a także zasad funkcjonowania i skutków (cz. 2). Kwestie te zostały zaprezentowane przede wszystkim w ujęciu komparatystycznym, z uwzględnieniem wzajemnych różnic i podobieństw obu unii. Poruszono zarówno problemy natury politycznej, jak też społecznej i gospodarczej. Uwzględniona została także polityka dynastyczna w przypadku zjednoczonych państw oraz podobieństwo między uniami na poziomie problemów związanych z sukcesją tronu. Przedmiotem syntetycznego porównania są również losy obu związków unijnych po ich formalnym ustaniu oraz ich wpływ na dalszy rozwój dziejowy zarówno Polski i Litwy, jak i poszczególnych państw północnych. Ciągle bardzo istotne wydaje się znalezienie odpowiedzi na pytanie, dlaczego obie unie nie wykorzystały swego wielkiego potencjału politycznego i militarnego do wspólnego działania, a nowych możliwości do realizacji wspólnych celów politycznych w północnej i wschodniej Europie. Szczególnie uzasadnionym postulatem badawczym, nawiązującym do dotychczas podejmowanych prób, jest porównanie kolejnych etapów, transformacji i skutków, zarówno bezpośrednich, jak i długotrwałych, obu związków państwowych. Przyjęcie tak rozległego zakresu badań porównawczych, a następnie ewentualna próba dokonania szerszej syntezy wymagają zdaniem autorów podjęcia zbiorowego wysiłku wielu badaczy, a zwłaszcza międzynarodowej współpracy znawców problematyki stosunków zarówno polsko-litewskich, jak i szwedzko-duńsko-norweskich oraz dziejów zakonu krzyżackiego i Hanzy.
Czy sądy europejskie są neutralne wobec różnych koncepcji dobrego życia? ETPCz, TSUE i moralna neutralność
Authors: Jesiołowski Kamil
Published: September 2022

W artykule staram się wykazać słabe strony metod uzasadniania wyroków w sprawach dotyczących moralności. Twierdzę, że główną metodą stosowaną przez Europejski Trybunał Praw Człowieka oraz Trybunał Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej jest podejście proceduralne, nawiązujące bezpośrednio do zasady neutralności. W swojej krytyce korzystam z ustaleń Michaela J. Sandela, poczynionych przy jego analizie orzecznictwa sądów amerykańskich. Zauważam, że w niektórych sprawach proceduralna neutralność musi być przez sądy porzucona w celu zachowania materialnej sprawiedliwości.
Ewolucja modelu regulacyjnego zarządców nieruchomości w prawie niemieckim
Authors: Sikorska-Lewandowska Aleksandra
Published: September 2022

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie rozwoju zawodu zarządcy nieruchomości w niemieckim systemie prawnym oraz reform, jakie obecnie są tam wdrażane. Nowe regulacje prawne przewidują wprowadzenie licencji – zezwoleń na prowadzenie działalności gospodarczej w branży zarządzania nieruchomościami, oraz certyfikatów dla zarządców nieruchomości mieszkalnych. Są to dwa zupełnie różne instrumenty prawne. W ten sposób Niemcy dołączają do licznego grona państw Unii Europejskiej, w których zawód zarządcy nieruchomości jest zawodem regulowanym. Inny stan prawny obowiązuje w Polsce – z dniem 1 stycznia 2014 r. zawód zarządcy nieruchomości został zderegulowany.
Ocena oddziaływania autostrad i dróg ekspresowych na środowisko – uwarunkowania prawne i ekologiczne
Authors: Zębek Elżbieta
Published: September 2022

Autostrady i drogi ekspresowe są inwestycjami drogowymi, które przyczyniają się do rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego, ale negatywnie oddziałują na elementy środowiska. Instrumentem prawnym, który przyczynia się do ograniczenia tego negatywnego wpływu są oceny oddziaływania na środowisko. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest określenie charakteru prawnego i istoty ocen oddziaływania autostrad i dróg ekspresowych na środowisko oraz określenie roli tego instrumentu prawnego w ochronie jego zasobów. Oceny oddziaływania na środowisko są instrumentem prawnym i umiejscowionym w procedurze uzyskania decyzji o środowiskowych uwarunkowaniach, będącej pierwszą decyzją administracyjną w realizacji przedsięwzięć znacząco oddziałujących na środowisko, jakimi są autostrady i drogi ekspresowe. Jednakże od stopnia szczegółowości określenia potencjalnego wpływu na poszczególne elementy środowiska zależy rodzaj zaplanowanych rozwiązań ochronnych, co jest trudne w praktyce i jest powodem zaskarżania prawidłowości raportów OOŚ. Ponadto brakuje jednoznacznych ściśle dookreślonych wymogów drogowych urządzeń ochrony środowiska.
Fundamentos de programación: JAVA
Authors: Toro Bonilla Miguel
Published: September 2022

Aunque cada lenguaje tiene sus particularidades, es posible afirmar que van convergiendo hacia elementos compartidos por todos ellos; de ahí que intentemos partir de esas ideas comunes a los principales lenguajes actuales para ir extrapolando posteriormente conceptos de unos a otros. En este volumen se abordan los conceptos básicos de la programación en general, centrándose particularmente en los fundamentos de Java a partir de dos estilos: el estilo funcional usando streams y el más clásico estilo imperativo usando iterables. El diseño de tipos ocupará un lugar central en este volumen en cuya parte final se incluyen varios ejemplos. El material que conforma el manual procede de la experiencia acumulada tras varios años de enseñanza de la asignatura de Fundamentos de Programación en la Universidad de Sevilla.
„Ścielę się do stóp boskiej pani Heleny”. Koźmian i Modrzejewska
Authors: Michalik Jan
Published: September 2022

This is the first attempt to describe the relation of Helena Modjeska and Stanisław Koźmian, the artistic director, play director, theater critic, and director of the theater in Krakow (1871-85). In 1866-69, he was part of ‘management’ when the actress had her first appearances on the big stage. There were some tensions between them then and on several occasions, Modjeska expressed her criticism towards the leaders of the theater. The situation was complicated by the fact that the acting team included Antonina Hoffman, Koźmian’s gifted friend; it is said they the actresses competed with each other on artistic grounds. According to Koźmian’s later words, their talents actually complemented each other. In the 1860s, he never commented publicly on the rival of his friend. Since 1869, Modjeska was a ‘star’ of the Warsaw theater and in the 1870s, opportunities for her guest appearances in Krakow were actively sought after. Modjeska and her husband remained on good terms with Koźmian and Antonina Hoffman. However, at the turn of 1876, there arose a serious crisis of an unknown origin, but it was over at some point by 1880. As a critic, Koźmian extensively covered two series of performances of the former Krakow artist in 1872 and 1879. He wrote matter-of-factly and enthusiastically, only scarcely voicing a polemical opinion. He regarded her an ‘extraordinary, splendid phenomenon,’ valued and appreciated her feminine looks (‘uncommon beauty’) as well as talent, dedication, and acting skills. The letters he wrote to her in the early 1890s display a genuine respect to the actress; he treated her as his legitimate artistic partner. This correspondence also attests to close, warm ties between them: she turned to him as to an intimate advisor, while he openly shared his knowledge and opinions with her. The contacts between the two actresses were warm, too.
Modrzejewska i Zapolska. Wokół prapremiery Jesiennym wieczorem
Authors: Sobiecka Anna
Published: September 2022

This article describes Gabriela Zapolska’s and Helena Modjeska’s creative collaboration on the world premiere of Jesienny Wieczór (The Fall Evening), which took place in 1903 on the stage of the Juliusz Słowacki Theater in Krakow. Their partnership will be examined in two respects: first, as a means to learn about the state of the Cracovian theater during its penultimate year under Józef Kotarbiński’s direction; and second, as a case study of the changing attitudes towards acting at the turn of 20thcentury. Both actresses were aware of the role of theater in public life, and they joined the discourse surrounding the art of acting as it gradually stopped being defined only as an imitative craft, with the actor starting to be conceived of as an original, inventive creator. The collaboration between the two serves as proof of Modjeska’s involvement with Polish theater, and the artist’s influence on the state of Polish theater in general.
Kobieta, która uczyła Modrzejewską. Jo Tucholska
Authors: Kędziora Alicja
Published: September 2022

Jo Tucholska was the first American friend of Helena Modjeska. Their friendship lasted until the death of the actress, and remained consistently strong throughout the years. It was largely owing to Jo that Modjeska was brought to the American stage. However, the story of Tucholska has not been researched so far. This article sums up what is available from American press, official documents, as well as relevant materials collected by an independent researcher and journalist Maureen Mroczek Morris.
Risk Factor for Erythropoietin Resistance in Hemodialysis Patient : Literature Review
Authors: Putri Rachma Greta Perdana , Sholikhah Amanatus , Sukirto Novi
Published: September 2022

Anaemia become the complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which was caused by decreasing of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA) therapy is one of therapy to overcome the problem, but until 34% of patients have lack of response to ESA treatment. Anaemia in CKD related to the worsen of the diseases, quality of life, and mortality of patients. Decreasing of the response to erythropoietin need to be evaluated to correct anaemic condition. This review is aim to explain the risk factor for erythropoietin resistance. The literature for this review was collected through PUBMED and google scholar. Erythropoietin is glycoprotein secreted 90% by interstitial cells of kidney and 10% by liver cells. The functions of erythropoietin are stimulate the proliferation and cells differentiation in bone marrow, and enhance erythropoiesis. Renal damage can inhibit the secretion of erythropoietin. In patients with ESA treatment, risk factors for resistance are iron deficiency, inadequate haemodialysis, inflammation, hyperparathyroid, nutrition disturbance, antibody mediated Pure Red Cell Aplastic (PRCA). The risk factor can be influenced by genetic variation. Conclusion of this review, there are several factor that influence the response of erythropoietin in hemodialisa patients. Hence, study related anaemia in CKD need further study to optimalize the treatment.
The Protective Effect of Tropical Fruit Juice on Histopathological of Kidney Wistar Rats After Exposed Cigarette Smoke
Authors: Febrianti Novi , Setiawan Haris , Krestianto Rahmat
Published: September 2022

Cigarette smoke is a toxic compound that can interfere with physiological effects and damage the organ systems in the body. The effects of free radicals arising from cigarette smoke can be neutralized by consuming antioxidant compounds. The research aims to look at the protective effects of mixed juice from tropical fruits that grow in Indonesia to the histopathological picture of the kidney of wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke. There were 35 rats used and divided into 5 treatment groups consisting of K (without treatment), K- (cigarette smoke exposed), P1 (strawberry and guava juice mixed juice 3ml), P2 (strawberry and papaya mixed juice 3ml), P3 (P3 (strawberry and apple mixed juice 3ml). In P1, P2 and P3 before being given a mixture of fruit juice, rats were exposed to cigarette smoke first. The treatment was carried out for 40 days by oral gavage, then on the 41st day the rats were dissected and their kidney organs were taken for observation and histopathological preparations. Histopathology preparations were made by the paraffin method and Haematoxylin Eosin staining. The cell damage data is then analyzed by comparing the kidney cells from the control group with the treatment group and scoring damage followed by the percentage of kidney damage. Data were statistically tested using ANOVA followed by Post Hoc LSD. The results showed that mixed tropical fruit juice could protect kidney cell damage by decreasing the percentage of hydropic degeneration, necrosis and infiltration of inflammatory cells compared with negative controls (P <0.05). There is no significant difference between P1, P2 and P3 in reducing cell damage. The conclusion of the study is that all combinations of tropical fruit juice can protect cell damage caused by free radicals from exposure to cigarette smoke in wistar rats.
Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19
Authors: Selohandono Andrianto
Published: September 2022

COVID-19 disease has become a threat to global health. SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause damage to any other organs including the nervous system, which manifests as a neurological disorder. A number of neurological disorders have been reported in COVID-19 patients, including encephalopathy, stroke, myelitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome. The neurological manifestations in COVID-19 patients are varied and complex. A number of theories have been proposed to explain the pathomechanism behind the neurological diseases that develops in COVID-19 patients and are generally divided into direct and indirect effects of COVID-19. The direct routes involve invasion of the virus into the brain via olfactory, vascular pathways, or infiltration of infected immune cells; whereas indirect routes are the neurological consequences of systemic damage caused by viruses, such as inflammation, hypoxia, or hypercoagulable states. The neurological diseases experienced by COVID-19 patients can be caused by the pathophysiological process of the COVID-19 disease or other causes that coincide with viral infections.
Physical Activity and Low Back Pain in Medical Student
Authors: Febiningrum Filza , Ghozali Dhoni Akbar , Munawaroh Siti , Hastami Yunia
Published: September 2022

Low back pain (LBP) is a disease that can negatively affect all people with the prevalence of 38% per year. Risk factors of LBP are lifestyle and physical activities, incorrect sitting and lifting position, age, and psychological factors such as stress. Medical students become one of the risk groups of LBP due to limited time of physical activity that leads to inactivity. This research is aiming to understand the correlation between physical activity and LBP in medical students. This is an analytical observational research with cross sectional study design. The subject was 100 medical students of Sebelas Maret University who fulfill the criteria of sampling. Sampling was done using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index questionnaire. Data was then analyzed with Rank Spearman Correlation Test. As a result of this research, 57 medical students of Sebelas Maret University do moderate physical activity and 91 medical students have LBP with minimal disability. Results showed there was no significant correlation between physical activity and LBP with p = 0,064 (p>0,05) and there was also no significant correlation between gender and LBP with p = 0,176 (p>0,05) in medical students of Sebelas Maret University.In conclusion, there was no significant correlation between physical activity, gender, and LBP in medical students of Sebelas Maret University.
Internet Gaming Addiction among High School Students in Kendawangan against Sleep Quality and Learning’s Motivation
Authors: Permana Iman , Retnosari Retnosari
Published: September 2022

With the advance of information technology internet gaming has been showing to increase globally and across Indonesia.  This phenomenon has been correlated to the decreasing the quality of sleep as well as learning motivation, and academic performance. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between gaming addiction and sleep quality and learning motivation among high school students in Kendawangan. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 33 high school students using questionnaires to assess the quality of sleep, motivation and gaming addiction. Results showed almost a quarter of sample were highly addicted. There was a significant relationship between gaming addiction and sleep quality (p 0.002, p<0.05) as well as with learning motivation (p 0.002, p<0.05). Thus, gaming addiction influenced quality of sleep and learning motivation among the high school students.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections in Cattle Breeders in Mlaten Village, East Java
Authors: Ridwan Muhammad Aviv Nur , Charisma Acivrida Mega
Published: September 2022

Background: Soil-transmitted helminth infections are diseases caused by the ingestion of infective stages (in the form of eggs, larvae, cysticercoid, and plerocercoid) of worms (nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes) into the human gastrointestinal tract through the fecal-oral route. The risk factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth infections are environmental factors and hygiene factors. These factors are commonly found in agricultural areas. Therefore, we conducted research in Mlaten Village because the majority of the villagers work as cattle breeders. In addition, the surrounding community, especially cattle breeders, experienced excessive diarrhea that was probably caused by a lack of hygiene knowledge, poor sanitation, and low awareness of cattle care and management. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections in cattle farmers in Mlaten village, Mojokerto, East Java. Methods: This research was conducted using a survey method and cross-sectional study design with 30 cattle farmers as respondents. Human and cow feces were identified using a staining method in the form of 2% eosin. We also used questionnaires to determine the risk factors. The data obtained were presented descriptively and risk factors were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: The results showed that the habit of cutting nails (OR= 0.083; CI 95%= 0.007-0.950; p<0.05), the habit of washing hands (OR= 0.000; CI 95%= 0.000-0.000; p<0.05), and the habit of washing hands with soap (OR= 0.040; CI 95%= 0.267-18.925; p<0.05) have a significant effect on the incidence of soil-transmitted helminth infections. Conclusion: The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections is significant to personal hygiene risk factors.
Anneler Neden Bebekleri için Yürüteç kullanıyorlar?
Authors: ÇATAKLI Tülin , YÜCEL Hüsniye
Published: September 2022

Objective: Baby Walkers (BWs) are used by many parents in the pre-walking period for various reasons. The aim of this study is to investigate the thoughts and usage practices of mothers about the baby walkers, walker-induced accidents and to determine the role of walkers in crawling and independent walking.
Material and Methods: The research was conducted between February and April 2022 with 354 mothers who had infants aged 6-24 months-old and also agreed to participate. The mothers have been interviewed and so-obtained data documented on a pre-designed questionnaire. The data gathered from the baby walker users was compared with that of non-users. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview method.
Results: 58.1% of all mothers were using baby walkers for their children. Baby Walker usage was first started at 7.3±0.98 months of age. There was no significant difference between baby walkers user and non-user groups in terms of crawling and independent walking ages (p>0.050). Among the baby walker user group, 47.5% stated that “it allowed them to do housework;” while 34.4% of the non-users stated that “it could harm their babies’ genitals”. Working mothers used baby walkers more than housewife mothers (p<0.006). 9.2% of infants have been exposed to baby walkers associated injuries.
Conclusion: Although there are concerns that walkers may cause gait disturbances and walker-related accidents; it was observed that mothers used walkers for different reasons. It is important that health professionals raise awareness about the walkers in routine child health follow-ups.
كروس رف والبیانات الوصفیة: مقدمة
Authors: Mostafa Mohamad , Fairhurst Vanessa
Published: September 2022

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A Hybrid Method for Assessment with Linguistic Grades
Authors: Gr. Voskoglou Michael
Published: September 2022

Assessment is an important component of all human and machine activities, because it helps to determine possible mistakes and to improve performance with respect to the corresponding activity. A hybrid method is developed in this paper for assessment with linguistic grades, which uses closed real intervals and soft sets as tools. Soft sets, introduced by Molodstov in 1999, are used for a qualitative assessment in a parametic manner and the closed real intervals enable us to quantify the qualitative assessment achieved with the help of soft sets. Two examples for chess players’ and machines’ performance assessment are also presented illustrating our results.
Management of Infected Non-union Following Femoral Shaft Fracture in a Patient with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Kurashina Tetsuro , Fukui Tomoaki , Oe Keisuke , Sawauchi Kenichi , Kuroda Ryosuke , Takahiro Takahiro
Published: September 2022

Introduction: The etiology of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) has a significant impact on the management of patient requiring surgical interventions. We report the strategies employed to address an infected non-union in a patient with KTS. Case Report: The patient was transported to an initial treating hospital with femoral shaft fracture after experiencing a fall. The patient was diagnosed with KTS due to vascular malformations identified after severe intraoperative hemorrhaging. An open reduction and internal fixation was performed to stabilize the bone. Nine months after surgery, the patient was transferred to our hospital due to lack of healing with infected non-union. We prioritized treating the infection and plate displacement, and subsequently performed intramedullary nailing. Infection and intraoperative hemorrhaging were successfully controlled and bone union was confirmed 6 months after surgery. Conclusion: The key factors to minimize procedural complications are sufficient preoperative evaluation and planning, surgical skill, and perioperative resource management.
Morel-Lavallee Lesion Associated with Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture in a Young Female Resulting in Extensive Soft-Tissue Necrosis and Hypertrophic Non-union Managed with Staged Surgeries and Exchange Nailing: A Rare Injury Pattern and Review of Literature
Authors: Mahajan Neetin P , Kondewar Pranay , Gadod Lalkar , Kamble Mayur , Gund Akshay
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Morel-Lavallee lesion is a closed degloving soft-tissue injury which occurs as a result of acute traumatic separation of skin and subcutaneous tissue from the underlying fascia and muscle layer. The most common sites include thigh (peritrochanteric region), abdomen, scapula, and paraspinal area. Early diagnosis and management of the lesion is essential so as to prevent complications such as infections or extensive skin necrosis. The management options include conservative or operative depends on extent, location of lesion, and duration since injury. For the management of underlying fracture, one should take into the consideration, the soft tissue compromises which can occur if lesion is large at presentation and plan accordingly for either primary definitive fixation or staged surgeries as necessary. Case Report: A 25-year-old female patient presented with pain and swelling over the anterolateral aspect of the right thigh after a traumatic road traffic accident 2 days back. On radiological investigation, there was subtrochanteric femur fracture with a butterfly fragment. The patient also had Morel-Lavallee lesion on local ultrasound. Emergency management was done for Morel-Lavallee lesion in the form of percutaneous drainage and compression bandage; fixation was done in the form of external fixator. The wound progressed into complete skin necrosis so external fixator was removed and thorough wound debridement was done. Fracture stabilized with four TENS nails (titanium elastic nail). Removal of the TENS nail and exchange nailing in the form of intramedullary interlocking nail was performed after complete soft-tissue healing. Bony union seen at the fracture site clinically and radiologically at 3-month follow-up. Conclusion: :Initial screening of lesion is very important at time of presentation. Early definitive fixation should not be done if the lesion is large and one should fix the bone once the lesion is resolved.
Impressive Remodeling of the Fractured Femur with Transposition of the Fractured Parts, Treated Conservatively with skin Traction, in a 3-Year-Old Boy
Authors: Laliotis Nikolaos , Chrysanthou Chrysanthos , Konstandinidis Panagiotis
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Conservative management of femoral fractures in children in the preschool age is considered as the standard care. In the past years, there is an increase in the number of surgically treated children with IM nails, even in these young ages. Several papers report on the results comparing the final alignment of the fractures but there are no reports on the conservative treatment of a fracture with transposition of the fragments. Case Report: A 3-year-old boy was referred in our hospital with a spiral fracture of his right femur. There was transposition of the fragments, with the proximal part shifted medially and the distal part laterally. We informed the parents for the methods of treatment available for his fracture. After 1 week of hospitalization, the child was transferred home, with skin traction, with supervision of an orthopedic surgeon. The child was regularly evaluated with radiological examination, every 10 days. There was an uneventful healing of the fracture, with normal alignment of the leg and acceptable initial leg length discrepancy (LLD). One year after the fracture, there is an impressive remodeling of the fracture with restoration of the medullary canal and absent LLD. Conclusion: Conservative treatment of spiral fracture in a child younger than 3 years is an effective method. Remodeling in this young age can restore not only deviations on the frontal and sagittal plane but also correct the transposition of the fragments with restoration of the medullary canal.
Cervical Kyphosis due to Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Treated by Circumferential Spinal Fusion using an Autologous Vascularized free Fibula Followed by Teriparatide Administration: A Case Report
Authors: Kakuta Yohei , Iizuka Yoichi , Mieda Tokue , Takasawa Eiji , Chikuda Hirotaka
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Cervical kyphosis is sometimes observed in neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1). If NF-1-associated cervical deformity is progressive, surgical intervention is needed to prevent further deterioration of the deformity. The rate of nonunion after spinal fusion is high in NF-1, especially dystrophic NF-1. Case Report: We experienced a 33-year-old woman with cervical kyphosis induced by NF-1. She was treated by two-stage circumferential bone fusion with a vascularized free fibula followed by teriparatide administration and achieved complete spinal fusion with this approach. Conclusion: We administered the teriparatide after spinal fusion surgery for NF-1 associated cervical deformity and obtained complete bony fusion. The administration of teriparatide may be useful to achieve complete bone fusion in patients with NF-1-associated cervical deformity.
f-deformed cavity mode coupled to a Λ-type atom in the presence of dissipation and Kerr nonlinearity
Authors: Baghshahi Hamid Reza , Faghihi Mohammad Javad
Published: September 2022

In this paper, the dynamics of a system consisting of a three-level atom, which interacts with a single-mode quantized field in a lossy cavity, is studied in the presence of the dependence of atom–field coupling and third-order nonlinear susceptibility on the intensity of light. The system contains a

Λ

-type atom coupled to a single-mode radiation field, with a degenerate multi-photon transition in the intensity-dependent regime. Also, the nonlinearity of the medium due to Kerr and intensity-dependent Kerr effects, and the detuning parameters are considered. Furthermore, to see the effects of dissipation such as photon absorption and scattering by the cavity mirrors and spontaneous emission of the atom, a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian is introduced, which results in obtaining the state vector of the whole system by applying the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. Thereupon, the dynamics of entanglement, coherence, photon statistics, and quadrature squeezing are numerically investigated. In each case, the roles of the intensity-dependent nonlinearity function, Kerr and intensity-dependent Kerr nonlinearity, different sources of dissipation, and detuning parameters are discussed. The numerical results indicate that the nonclassicality can remarkably be revealed, and can appropriately be controlled via the above-mentioned effects. It can be found that the presence of dissipation not only does not weaken the physical properties but also can enhance and protect the nonclassicality of the system.
High-precision distributed detection of rail defects by tracking the acoustic propagation waves
Authors: Fan Cunzheng , Li Hao , Yan Baoqiang , Sun Yixiang , He Tao , Huang Tianye , Yan Zhijun , Sun Qizhen
Published: September 2022

Nowadays, early defect detection plays a significant role for the railway safety warning. However, the existing methods cannot satisfy the requirements of real-time and high-precision detection. Here, a high-precision, distributed and on-line method for detecting rail defect is proposed and demonstrated. When a train goes through defects, the instantaneous elastic waves will be excited by the wheel-rail interaction, which will further propagate along railway tracks bidirectionally. Through mounting the backscattering enhanced optical fiber on the railway as sensors, the fiber optic distributed acoustic sensing system can record the propagation trace precisely. Further, the acoustic propagation fitting method is applied onto the propagation data to detect and locate defects along the long-distance railway. Especially, the dual-frequency joint-processing algorithm is proposed to improve the location accuracy. The field test proves that multiple defects along the railway can be successfully identified and located with a standard deviation of 0.314m. To the best of our knowledge, this work is the first report of distributed rail defect detection, which will bring a breakthrough for high-precision structural damage detection in the infrastructures such as the railway, pipeline and tunnel.
Digitizing public services and multiple interactive communications as a local government requirement: The case of the Kurdistan region of Iraq
Authors: Bali Ahmed Omar
Published: September 2022

Two-way communication between the government and the public requires advanced information and communications technology (ICT). As a participatory platform, social media can facilitate public engagement and assist the authorities in introducing co-production of services with higher quality and at lower cost. This study examines the possibility, potential and challenges of digitizing the government and implementing two-way communication via social media in order to improve government information provision in an evolving digital ecosystem, using the Kurdistan regional government (KRG) as a case study. The study has adopted a survey method that gathered questionnaire responses from public servants working for the KRG, usually referred to as ‘employees’ in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KRI), carried out between February 2019 and June 2019 (n = 1215). The findings suggest that, at present, individual KRG employees use social media on their own initiative without following structured policies or coordinated plans involving the whole of government. As a result, this study recommends that the government develop structured criteria and a formal policy for using social media across all government institutions.
O Doutor José Pires de Carvalho e Albuquerque
Authors: Santos Borges Eduardo José
Published: September 2022

Este artigo se propõe apresentar o percurso de mobilidade social ascendente de um membro da elite política e econômica da Bahia no século XVIII. Partimos da premissa de que houve na América portuguesa possibilidade de reprodução social típica da sociedade reinol. Com base em uma chave analítica que fomentou a categoria Antigo Regime nos trópicos sem, entretanto, negar a existência da relação assimétrica entre a colônia e a metrópole, foi possível que indivíduos enraizados na colônia se vissem como membros de uma mesma dimensão imperial e buscassem reproduzir na América os símbolos distintivos de hierarquização social presentes nas sociedades do Antigo Regime europeu. Para tanto, usamos como estudo de caso, a trajetória social ascendente de José Pires de Carvalho Albuquerque um poderoso membro da elite baiana do século XVIII.
Queering Sex Work and Mobility
Authors: Yingwana Ntokozo
Published: September 2022

This paper explores the intersections of sex work, mobility, and gendered sexualities through a queer lens. It is based on a study that made use of digital storytelling and WhatsApp to engage 17 migrant and mobile sex workers in South Africa. Through a queering of sex work and migration/mobility analysis, it demonstrates that because sex work is essentially about using one’s body to perform varying sexual acts with different types of people for financial gain, migrant and mobile sex workers are exposed to different ways of experiencing sexual (dis)pleasure. According to the research participants, this can then broaden the body’s erotic vocabulary and expand one’s range of sexual desires, along with their expressions, to the point where it can also have an influence on one’s gendered sexuality and choice of intimate partner. However, the respondents also stressed the integral role movement plays in this evolution of one’s gendered sexuality. Hence, this paper argues for the recognition of migrant and mobile sex work as intrinsically queer and concludes by unpacking the socio-political implications of this in relation to (sexual) citizenship.
Rede de Sensores para avaliação de variáveis meteorológicas em áreas verdes urbanas: desenvolvimento e aplicações
Authors: Chaves Jô Vinícius Barrozo , Mota Lia Toledo Moreira , Longo Regina Márcia , Ribeiro Admilson ´Írio , Barros Daniel Braga , Alves José Ricardo
Published: September 2022

A construção de ambientes urbanos pouco sustentáveis, muitas vezes, implica em impactos negativos no clima e no conforto ambiental, devido às interferências climáticas comuns em ambientes altamente construídos e impermeabilizados. Nesse sentido, uma das formas de mitigação dos impactos ambientais e microclimáticos negativos consiste na criação e ampliação de áreas verdes no ambiente urbano. Assim, a análise da influência das áreas verdes no meio ambiente urbano é de fundamental importância para a avaliação de seu impacto no microclima urbano. Essa análise pode ser realizada por meio do monitoramento de variáveis meteorológicas.  Nesse sentido, o emprego de instrumentos e metodologias de aquisição de informação podem contribuir positivamente para essa análise, como forma de subsídio para a tomada de decisões relacionada ao planejamento urbano. Nesse contexto, esse trabalho teve como objetivo o desenvolvimento de uma rede de sensores, cujos elementos principais são nós-sensores para avaliação de variáveis meteorológicas em áreas verdes urbanas, visando analisar e discutir a influência de áreas verdes no comportamento dos parâmetros de concentração de CO2, temperatura e umidade relativa do ar. Os nós-sensores propostos e desenvolvidos possibilitaram a coleta adequada dessas variáveis. A partir dos resultados obtidos, foi possível observar que a área verde (área de preservação permanente - APP) contribuiu positivamente com essas variáveis na parcela da área de estudo localizada em Campinas (SP), apresentando menor temperatura e concentração de CO2 e aumento da umidade do ar. Porém, para a parcela de Paulínia (SP), pôde-se observar pouca influência da APP. Foram identificadas, ainda, influências nessas variáveis exercidas por áreas rurais e parques, contribuindo para a redução dos parâmetros meteorológicos, mas com diferentes interações com a concentração de CO2, podendo apresentar possível aumento ou auxiliar na redução de CO2 no ar.
Quercetin 3 Rutinoside Alleviates Chromosomes Instability Induced by Lethal Dose of Gamma Radiation
Authors: Verma Savita
Published: September 2022

Radiation-induced genomic instability always remains a major concern for the medical society, following radiation exposure. Hence, development of a safe and effective radioprotector is of considerable interest in case of radiotherapy and radiation emergencies. Quercetin-3-Rutinoside (Q-3-R), a naturally occurring bioflavonoid, has shown promising potential against radiation injuries. The present study reports anti-genotoxic potential of Q-3-R against lethal (9Gy) dose of ionizing radiation. The mice were injected intramuscularly with Q-3-R (10mg/kg b.wt.), 1hr prior to lethal dose of radiation and dissected at 24hrs post treatment. Different kinds of chromosomal aberrations, micronuclei as well as pulverized metaphase and polyploidy were scored in bone marrow cells. Irradiated mice showed significantly (p<0.001) increased number of double minutes, fragments, dicentrics, rings, gaps and end to end association. Pulverized metaphases and polyploidy were also found to be elevated in irradiated group. Pretreatment of Q-3-R significantly countered these radiation-induced genetic variations in lethally exposed mice. Data from the present study support the anti-genotoxic potential of Q-3-R even at lethal dose of radiation. Q-3-R, possessing various pharmacological activities and being a safe supplement for treatment of other ailments, can be further explored for its radioprotective potential.
All Opinions Matter
Authors: Rieber Lloyd , Zimeri Anne Marie , Li Tong
Published: September 2022

This paper describes a study, in the form of multiple field tests, designed to help students in an environmental health science course express and understand the subjective perspectives that they and their classmates hold on important course topics. This study is part of a project using the Q sorting technique found in Q methodology as the basis for a classroom activity, an approach we term Q pedagogy. Q methodology is a research methodology designed to study people’s subjectivity and was first formulated by William Stephenson in the 1930s. Results show that the Q pedagogy activity was effective in promoting individual reflection and group discussion among students in the class. Q pedagogy adapts the rich, mixed methods research approach of Q methodology for instruction to advance the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Estudio preliminar de las concepciones docentes sobre evaluación que inciden en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje
Authors: Patarroyo-Castillo William Orlando , Bernal-Ballén Andrés
Published: September 2022

La investigación sobre evaluación educativa ha propiciado una reflexión constante sobre la relación entre la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. En ese sentido, la presente investigación busca analizar los modelos evaluativos que se instauran en las prácticas docentes y cómo se relacionan con el aprendizaje. Este trabajo es de tipo mixto, de alcance correlacional y de diseño no experimental. Se diseñaron dos instrumentos: el primero de caracterización, y el segundo una escala Likert que indagó sobre la concepción docente sobre las prácticas evaluativas y la relación con cuatro categorías sugeridas: medición, juzgamiento, promoción y constructivismo. Los instrumentos fueron aplicados a 79 licenciados de todas las áreas del conocimiento, con mínimo un año de experiencia laboral y fueron seleccionados a conveniencia. Los datos obtenidos se analizaron con el programa SPSS. Los resultados encontrados están en el marco de categorías de análisis e interpretación de acuerdo con las respuestas brindadas en los instrumentos aplicados, donde se resalta el impacto que tiene la formación académica de los docentes sobre sus concepciones sobre evaluación.
Definitions of Urban Poverty by Lay Persons in Uganda and its Implications for Effective Anti‐poverty Interventions
Authors: Turyahabwa Joy
Published: September 2022

Abstract

A qualitative study was undertaken to explore the definitions of poverty among urban lay persons (employed and unemployed) accessing the Kampala City Council Authority public gardens and among Sheraton Uganda Hotel employees and trainees. For purposes of this paper responses to the semi‐structured question, ‘how would you define poverty ?’ were analysed using the thematic approach of Boyatsis (1998). Two distinct main categories of definitions were obtained from the respondents, that is the individual level and the community level definitions of poverty. The main sub‐themes under the individual level category were: a lack of basic needs; low income/ low purchasing power, social exclusion/failure to fulfill social roles and psychological/spiritual distress. Under the community level category main sub‐themes were: a state of few employment opportunities in the community and a general scarcity of goods and services. There were minimal gender differences. The results of this study affirm the multidimensional nature of urban poverty as seen from a lay person's perspective.

It highlights the need for more research into the non‐economic factors in urban poverty such as social exclusion/ failure to fulfill social roles and psychological /spiritual distress, and the need for the development of situation specific interventions to address them.
Ethical Standards and Alleviation of Poverty in Africa
Authors: Sempiga Olivier
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Today, throughout Africa, many people are afflicted by acute misery and persistent hunger. Thousands of innocent children among them die each year from lack of food and medical attention. Others cannot afford to go to school. These lacks are a reflection of the many “unfreedoms” afflicting people in Africa. I argue that the key to ending these people's extreme poverty is to remove all sorts of “unfreedoms” due inter alia to nepotism, corruption, unfair international systems, greed and consumerism, all of which seem to be a consequence of selfishness. To achieve that, leaders and others involved in development need certain ethical standards. They need to transcend selfishness, a me‐centered‐ethics that encourages utility maximization, and bear in mind that the other person also needs to develop. Using the examples of Rwanda and Zimbabwe, I show how African leaders need a certain amount of ethical standards if they are to alleviate poverty. This ethics‐of‐duty‐towards‐other‐people as I call it may be achieved through education and putting up strong legal structures.
The Digital Health Divide: A New Threat to Health Care Quality and Cost?
Authors: Nicogossian Arnauld , Zimmerman Thomas , Kloiber Otmar , Doarn Charles R. , Stabile Bonnie
Published: September 2022

Information technology (IT) and the digital revolution continue to transform the biomedical research and health care practice landscape worldwide. While contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and the promise of reducing health care costs, access to this capability is not universal. Many communities, patients and health professionals worldwide do not have access to digital data repositories or even have Internet access. A major roadblock for developing nations is the cost of access and rapidly evolving IT tools. Language and “Internet literacy” are the other two major impediments in achieving access.
Review of The Creative Destruction of Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care
Authors: Nicogossian Arnauld
Published: September 2022

Advances in genomics and portability of information technology (IT) hold the promise to transform the practice of medicine. Population—based evidence practice will evolve into personalized or individualized preventive care.