bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome of liver transplantation for autoimmune hepatitis in South Africa
Authors: Nida Mishraz Siddiqui , Kapila Hari , Bilal Bobat , Dinen Parbhoo , Vikash Lala , Adam Mahomed
Published: January 2023

Background: Liver Transplantation (LT) is the definitive treatment for Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. Outcomes of LT in AIH among black-Africans are not well-defined. We performed a single-center retrospective-review of adult LT patients. The study period was from 1st August 2004-31st August 2019. The primary aim was to document 1- & 5- year patient and graft survival. A secondary aim was to compare the survival of black-Africans to Caucasians. Data was analyzed using survival-analysis. Results: A total of 56 LT were performed for AIH. Sixty-seven percent (n = 38/56) had confirmed AIH on explant histology. Of these, the majority i.e., 79% (30/38) were female and 21% (8/38) were male. There were equal numbers of black-African 42% (n = 16/38) and Caucasian 42% (n = 16/38) patients. Rejection was four-times higher in black-Africans as compared to Caucasians. Forty-four percent (n = 17/38) had an acute rejection episode and 13% (5/38) had chronic rejection. Recurrence was found in four black-African females. Post-LT patient survival at 1- and 5- years was 86.5% and 80.7%, and graft survival was 94% and 70.8% respectively. The 5- year patient survival was insignificantly lower for black-Africans (73.9%) as compared to Caucasians (83.7%) (p - value 0.26, CI 6.3 - 12.2). Five-year graft survival was significantly lower among black-Africans (55%) as compared to Caucasians (84.8%) (p - value 0.003 CI 3.8 - 8.1) Conclusion: Black-Africans had a four-fold higher rate of rejection compared to Caucasians. Recurrent AIH was only found in patients of black ethnicity. Similar 1- & 5- year patient survival rates were observed between the two ethnicities. The 5-year graft survival among black-Africans was significantly lower than Caucasians.
Proximate and phytochemical screening of some selected herbs and spices commonly used in Nigeria
Authors: Michael Sunday Abu  , Rukaiyat Lawal Mashi  , Job Itanyi Onuche  , Sa’ad Ismail Shuaibu
Published: January 2023

Background and Objective: Many common herbs and spices contain powerful phytochemical substances that can improve the quality of our health. This study provided comparative baseline data on the proximate and phytochemical components of Allium sativum, Garcinia kola, Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale. Materials and Methods: Proximate composition and phytochemical analyses were carried out on the selected spices powder using standard methods. Results: The five samples showed varying percentages of moisture, crude protein, fibre, fat and ash. Meanwhile, the percentages for the moisture content, crude protein, crude fibre, crude fat and ash for the mixture were 7.65%, 16.99%, 8.60, 2.30% and 9.05% respectively. The phytochemicals detected in the samples were flavonoids, alkaloids, cardiac glycoside, tannins, saponin and steroid while anthoquinones were absent. The FTIR spectrum showed that the extract of the combined mixture has bands and wave numbers of between 3291 cm-1 to 2922 cm-1 as the prominent peaks. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the herbs and the spices are potential source of highly nutritious feed stuff and phytochemicals. The combinatorial usage of these spices and herbs will be of nutritional, clinical and veterinary relevance considering the diverse presence of different phytochemical functional groups as demonstrated by the FTIR analysis of the mixture.
Cytosponge: A Review on new non-endoscopic cell collection device
Authors: Shah Aayushee Nileshbhai
Published: January 2023

Cytosponge is a non-invasive device having a similar size to the tablets of regular taking that is used in place of endoscopy in some areas of detection because it is accurate, safe, and relatively inexpensive when compared to endoscopy. It is also called ‘sponge on a string’ because of pill attached with a string that is taken with water and lidocaine throat spray may be used to reduce the minor discomforts during application of the cytosponge and after 3 to 5 min withdraw by the string. It is made up of polyester sponge material compressed within a capsule 8.5 mm in diameter and 25 mm in length and the outer layer is made up of gelatin attach to 70mm long string. It is given to the patients with a sufficient amount of water and the gelatin part disappears when the cytosponge reaches the stomach. It collects about a million cells from the oral cavity and stomach, including Fusobacterium, Megasphaera, Campylobacter, Capnocytophaga, and Dialister. The cells are isolated and tests are performed to determine whether the cells are malignant or normal for detection and any detection is carried out by different biomarkers like TFF3, Aura-k, TFPI2, TWIST1, ZNF345, and ZNF569. The most used biomarker is TFF3. Cytosponge is used for the detection of Barrett’s oesophagus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, oesophageal microbiota, Precancerous Mucosal Changes like Gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) and gastric atrophy (GA), Esophageal dysplasia, other gastrointestinal pathologies, Esophageal Diseases, and H. pylori. It is also used as a gastrointestinal endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic. New research is being taken for AI and cytosponge combine technology.
Analysis of Research Trends in Korean Medicine Treatment for Miller-Fisher Syndrome in Korea
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Choi Hyeon Kyu , Kim Young Il
Published: January 2023

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the Korean medical treatment methods for Miller-Fisher syndrome from January 01, 2000 to December 31, 2021. Methods Six online databases (KISS, SCIENCEON, DBpia, RISS, KMBASE, and KoreaMed) were searched for clinical studies related to Miller-Fisher syndrome. Results Thirteen case reports were selected out of the 85 studies, and a total of 13 cases were analyzed. There were five kinds of Korean medicine treatment that were used in these studies. Acupuncture and herbal medicine were the most used interventions. Conclusions Korean medical treatment is found to be effective for Miller-Fisher syndrome. Although several limits remain, we expect that further research will be conducted to provide a better level of evidence.
Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Knee Meniscus Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Kang Seok-Beom , Park Han-Byeol , Shon Woo-Seok , Kim Young-Jun , Woo Chang-Hoon
Published: January 2023

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of manual therapy for knee meniscus injuries. Methods We searched seven electronic databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CAJ, Wanfang, RISS, ScienceON, and OASIS) to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using the keywords “manual therapy OR chuna OR tuina” and “meniscus injury.” Results Eleven RCTs were selected based on the inclusion criteria, and all studies were conducted in China. Five studies were meta-analyzed. The systematic review revealed a positive effect of manual therapy for knee meniscus injury. Low risk of selection, attrition, and reporting bias were demonstrated in all studies. Ten studies had a high risk of performance bias. Conclusions The systematic review reported favorable results using manual therapy for knee meniscus injury. However, this study has several limitations because of the high risk of bias. Further clinical studies and reviews with higher levels of evidence are warranted.
A Case Report of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment Application Including Chuna Manual Therapy for Functional Recovery After Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Han Yun-Hee , Park Shin-Hyeok , Woo Hyeon-jun , Ha Won-Bae , Lee Jung-Han
Published: January 2023

Objectives This case study aimed to investigate the effect of complex Korean medicine treatment including Chuna manual therapy on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain status post SIJ fusion with sacroiliac screw fixation. Methods Complex Korean medicine treatments including Chuna manual therapy were provided to patients with SIJ widening due to a traffic accident trauma. Measurement of range of motion and manual muscle test to evaluate functional activities of daily living was conducted before and after treatment. Moreover, outcome estimates were performed using the numeric rating scale, pain disability index, and EuroQol 5-dimension five-level questionnaire. Results After complex treatment, functional activities of daily living improved. Sacroiliac joint pain decreased and the quality-of-life score improved. Conclusions This study suggests that treatment with complex Korean medicine treatment including Chuna manual therapy may improve traumatic SIJ widening status post SIJ fusion. A postoperative rehabilitation protocol based on accumulated research results considering a multidisciplinary approach should be prepared to ensure holistic treatment.
A Case Report of Combining Korean Medicine Treatment with Chuna Manual Therapy for Cervical and Lumbar Pain and Hypoesthesia of the Limbs After Total Spondylectomy for Giant Cell Tumor of the Cervical Spine
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Bae Ji-eun , Park Jae-won , Lim Jun-kyu , Kyung Da-hyun , Park Ji-won , Lee Si-won , Park Mi-so
Published: January 2023

Objectives This study aimed to report the effects of giant cell tumor treatment to a patient who had cervical and lumbar pain and hypoesthesia of the limbs after total spondylectomy with Korean medicine. Methods A 67-year-old female patient with cervical and lumbar pain and hypoesthesia of the limbs after total spondylectomy was treated with herbal medicine (Cheongpa-jeon, Yukkongbaro-hwa), acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and physical therapy for 36 days. The effects were evaluated using a numerical rating scale (NRS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D). Results After treatment, changes were observed in the patient’s pain and hypoesthesia. NRS, NDI, ODI, and EQ-5D scores decreased. Conclusions This case study suggests that Korean medicine treatment may be effective for symptomatic treatment in patients with giant cell tumor following total spondylectomy.
Designing Supplementary Materials Entitled “Learning Recount Texts through Local Photograph” For Reading Recount Text
Authors: Dianti Eka Novi , Rezeki Yanti Sri , Rosnija Eni
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to create supplementary material to assist teachers in teaching recount text to tenth-grade students. This study used development research with the ADDIE instructional model. Due to time constraints, only three stages were carried out: analysis, design, and development. According to the findings of the needs analysis phase, teachers had difficulty finding appropriate supplementary material about recount text. The design phase focused on how the researcher designed the product's draft by focusing on six factors: learning objectives, topic, language skill, text genre, grammar, and task. During the development phase, the researcher used Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop software to develop materials. Microsoft Word was used to create the content, and Adobe Photoshop was used to create the illustration. Internal validation was also performed in this study to determine whether or not the supplementary materials met the standard. The researcher received a percentage score of 95.8 percent for the content of supplementary material (very good criteria), while the illustration received a score of 100 percent (very good criteria). This implied that the materials were appropriate and capable of supporting recount text teaching and learning.
Efektifitas Nutrisi Hidroponik AB MIX Sebagai Larvasida Alternatif Larva Nyamuk Aedes aegypti
Authors: Lukiyono Yauwan Tobing , Rohmayani Vella -
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT            Hydroponics is a technique for cultivating vegetable and fruit plants. The principle of hydroponic technique is the provision of nutrient solution as a source of plant nutrients. These plants are grown in certain media using water instead of soil. The presence of stagnant water in hydroponic techniques can be a breeding place for Aedes aegypti larvae. Aedes aegypti mosquito can do as a vector for dengue fever. Dengue fever is still a public health problem today. The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential of AB mix as a nutrient for hydroponic plants as larvicides of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.This research was a pure experimental research. The research design used a pre post only group design. The research sample was F3 larvae of Aedes aegypti instar III. The research variables were the mortality of Aedes aegypti larvae and variations in the concentration of AB mix. The test was repeated 10 times. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Based on the results obtained in all treatments there was death or mortality of mosquito larvae. The administration of 75% AB Mix with a duration of 70 minutes is the most optimal treatment to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. So, it can be concluded that AB Mix can be used as an alternative larvicide to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. Keywords                   : AB Mix, mortalitas dan Larva Aedes aegypti
Perbandingan Kadar C-Reactive Protein Terhadap Fase Pemberian Obat Anti Tuberkulosis
Authors: Seno Amalia Ovi Mustika , Wardani Dita Pratiwi Kusuma , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Mulyanto Arif
Published: January 2023

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is produced in the body by the liver in response to inflammation caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. CRP as the main mediator of the non-specific immune system, and the concentration will increase to 1000 times higher than normal value in the event of tissue injury or infection. The aim of this study was to determine the comparison of CRP levels to the phase of anti-tuberculosis drug administration in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The study was conducted by cross sectional study with a semi-quantitative method in June - July 2020 in Purwokerto Community Lung Health Center. The number of samples as much as 24 TB patients which is 12 TB patients in 0 month and 12 TB patients in 6 months. Data were analyzed by Mann Whitney Test. The mean rank in 0 month was 18.08 with median (min-max) 12 (12-24) mg / dL, whereas mean rank for 6 months was 6.92 with median (mix-max) was 0 (0- 12) mg / dL. Serum CRP levels in pulmonary TB patients in the 0-month treatment phase are higher than CRP levels in the 6-month treatment phase (p = 0,000).
Manajemen Pengambilan dan Pengelolaan Spesimen Darah di Laboratorium RSUD Wangaya Denpasar
Authors: Cahyani Anak Agung Ayu Eka , Parwati Putu Ayu
Published: January 2023

Kesalahan tahap pra-analitik memberikan kontribusi paling besar pada kesalahan laboratorium. Kesalahan pada tahap pra-analitik yang sering terjadi adalah hemolisis (53,2%), volume spesimen kurang (7,5%), tulisan tangan yang tidak bisa dibaca (7,1%), kesalahan identifikasi pasien, ada bekuan, vacum container yang salah/antikoagulan, volume antikoagulan yang tidak sesuai, spesimen diambil dari jalur infus, dan kesalahan waktu dalam pengambilan spesimen. Penelitian dilakukan untuk menganalisis tahapan pengambilan dan pengelolaan spesimen darah di laboratorium RSUD Wangaya Denpasar. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara total sampling sebanyak 18 orang petugas ATLM di laboratorium Patologi Klinik. Data primer dikumpulkan dari hasil wawancara dan kuisioner untuk menganalisis pengetahuan terkait pengambilan dan pengelolaan spesimen darah. Hasil dengan skor tertinggi dan dalam kategori sangat baik yaitu pada pengambilan spesimen (97,8%). Skor terendah dan dalam kategori baik adalah pemberian identitas pasien (82,5%). Petugas laboratorium di RSUD Wangaya telah melakukan tahapan pengambilan dan pengelolaan spesimen darah sesuai peraturan Menteri Kesehatan RI tahun 2013 dan masuk dalam kategori sangat baik yaitu 91,48%.
Kemampuan Personal Selling Pemandu Wisata di Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Fitriana Rina , Lestari Ningrum
Published: January 2023

Pemandu wisata merupakan ujung tombak kegiatan pariwisata, dimana pemandu wisata salah satunya bertugas untuk membangun citra pariwisata di suatu daerah.Untuk dapat menampilkan citra pariwisata yang baik, kemampuan personal selling- yang meliputi sales manship, negotiating dan relationship marketing-pemandu wisata mutlak dibutuhkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan dilakukan di Nusa Tenggara Barat yang merupakan destinasi wisata sport tourism dan halal tourism, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 45 peserta pelatihan peningkatan kompetensi pemandu wisata pedesaan yang diambil dari 6 desa wisata.  Hasil menunjukkan mean pada dua sub variable yaitu sales manship dan negotiating adalah valid dengan nilai 3,61 dan 3,75. Dengan begitu dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara keseluruhan kemampuan personal selling pemandu wisata pedesaan di Nusa Tenggara Barat, dibuktikan dengan dikuasainya 2 sub variabel dari 3 sub variabel yang menjadi obyek penelitian, sudah sangat baik dan hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai sebesar 3.68.

Kata Kunci: Lombok, Pariwisata, PemanduWisata, Personal Selling
Eliminating Potential Effects of Other Infections During Selection of Nonhuman Primates for COVID-19 Research
Authors: Andrade Marcia C R , Lemos Bárbara R P , Silva Larissa M , Pecotte Jerilyn K
Published: January 2023

The study of nonhuman primates (NHP) can provide significant insights into our understanding numerous infectious agents. The etiological agent of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 virus, first emerged in 2019 and has so far been responsible for the deaths of over 4 million people globally. In the frenzied search to understand its pathogenesis and immunology and to find measures for prevention and control of this pandemic disease, NHP, particularly macaques, are the preferred model because they manifest similar clinical signs and immunologic features as humans. However, possible latent, subclinical, and opportunistic infections not previously detected in animals participating in a study may obscure experimental results and confound data interpretations in testing treatments and vaccine studies for COVID-19. Certain pathophysiologic changes that occur with SARS-CoV-2 virus infection are similar to those of simian pathogens. The current review discusses numerous coinfections of COVID-19 with other diseases and describes possible outcomes and mechanisms in COVID-19 studies of NHP that have coinfections. Due to the urgency triggered by the pandemic, screening that is more rigorous than usual is necessary to limit background noise and maximize the reliability of data from NHP COVID-19 studies. Screening for influenza virus, selected respiratory bacteria, and regional endemic pathogens such as vector-borne agents, together with the animal's individual exposure history, should be the main considerations in selecting a NHP for a COVID-19 study. In addition, because NHP are susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, management and surveillance measures should be established to prevent transmission to healthy animals from infected colony animals and husbandry staff. This review presents compiled data on the use of NHP in COVID-19 studies, emphasizing the need to create the most reliable NHP model for those studies by extensive screening for other pathogens.
Multicultural Leadership of Kiai for Managing Diversity in Indonesian Context: Spiritual, Intellectual, and Social Integration
Authors: Futaqi Sauqi , Mashuri Saepudin
Published: January 2023

This study examines the multicultural leadership of Kiai for managing diversity in Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren). With the level of diversity of students and the social relations of Pesantren with diverse communities, it requires a leadership model that can accommodate diversity. This study uses a phenomenological qualitative approach. The researcher interviewed 29 informants: 16 at Pesantren Al-Qodir and 13 at Pesantren Aswaja Nusantara. One informant was interviewed as much as needed for information; there were one time and three times. Data analysis used a constant comparative analysis model. The research results at Two Pesantren show that two Kiai are multicultural leaders. The multicul-tural leader is formed from three patterns of integration in his leadership: spiritual, intellectual, and social. In the spiritual aspect, multicultural leadership integrates spiritual values and religious apprecia-tion of human reality. In the intellectual aspect, multicultural leadership is driven by Kiai’s knowledge, diverse knowledge perspectives, and openness to sources of knowledge from communities outside the Pesantren. On the social aspect, multicultural leadership builds relationships with diverse individuals and communities. Kiai’s multicultural leadership in managing diversity occurs in two areas: managing Pesantren’s internal diversity and external diversity of Pesantren.
Open Science and Public Engagement for the dissemination of achievements of life sciences: lessons learned from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Nagalievska M. R. , Sabadashka M. V. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Stasyk O. G. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Sybirna N. O. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine
Published: January 2023

Background. Implementation of responsible research and innovation (RRI) practices in biosciences is important for better understanding of research by society. Public Engagement as the first RRI key can be implemented through Open Science. Strengthening interaction with the society is a significant aspect of Open Science and a prevalent challenge for biologists. Methods and Results. The project “RESponsible research and innovation grounding practices in BIOSciences (ResBios)” comprises interrelated research and implementation designed to achieve the specific objectives. The project runs for three years (January 2019 – December 2022) and focuses on biosciences at the crossroads of science and society. The activities organized in work packages include technical assistance, learning process on RRI-oriented structural change, monitoring and assessment, communication and dissemination of knowledge, and project management. Results and Discussion. This article is dedicated to the description of the expe­rience of the Department of Biochemistry team in engagement of different actors. The Department of Biochemistry of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv participates in the ResBios project and implements the RRI grounding practices, particularly Public Engagement through Open Science. Within the project framework a number of activities were held with a view to popularizing biosciences in society. Among others, a Workshop on pharmaceutical and house chemicals for schoolchildren and teachers of secondary schools and annual Summer School on Nutrition for undergraduate and graduate students of universities were organized. Besides, educational and popular-science videos were created, and the YouTube Chanel of the Department of Biochemistry was launched. Conclusion. Participation in the ResBios project enabled us to improve Public Engagement through Open Science in the activities organized by the team of the Department of Biochemistry. Taking into account the feedback obtained from the participants it could be concluded that these activities will have a prolonged effect on communication between biologists and citizens in Ukraine and abroad.
Analysys of species diversity of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Lviv (Ukraine)
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Doroshenko O. , Nazaruk K. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine
Published: January 2023

Background. The paper presents the results of original research on the diversity of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Lviv (Ukraine). In Ukraine, 146 species of ants from 39 genera of five subfamilies are known at present. Ants play an important role in ecosystems. They build their nests in the soil, which contributes to better soil formation. Ants are important links in trophic chains. They are the most adaptable to settling new territories. The diversity of ants in Lviv is potentially very high due to a good geographical location between Polissia and the Carpathians. However, today there are almost no articles on ants’ taxonomic groups in Lviv. This study aims to present new records of Lviv myrmecofauna, and to investigate ants’ seasonal rhythms. Materials and Methods. The objects of our research were ants (Formicidae), collected from three different park areas in Lviv, and the territories of the Botanical garden of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv between 2020 and 2021. Main sampling methods were hand collecting and usage of sweet baits (Romero, 1989). In addition, we investigated ants’ behavioral traits related to the winter dormancy state. Results and Discussion. We analyzed 90 samples of worker ants. In the course of identification, 20 different species belonging to seven genera (Formica Linnaeus, 1758, Lasius Fabricius, 1804, Camponotus Mayr, 1861, Myrmecina Curtis, 1829, Myrmica Latreille, 1804, Temnothorax Nylander, 1856 and Tetramorium Mayr, 1855) were found, which in turn belong to two subfamilies: Formicinae Lepeletier, 1836 and Myrmecinae Emery, 1877. Numerous species belong to genera Lasius, Formica, Myrmica, and Tetramorium, which are mentioned as common in Eastern Europe. Behavioral research related to hibernation shows that Formica polyctena Forster, 1850 begins to enter hibernation earlier than other species, namely on 30.09.21 at an average air temperature of +12 °C. They were the latest to leave this state, at the end of April 25.04.22 at the same temperature. On the other hand, Lasius niger (Linnaeus, 1758) remained active the longest in autumn, namely until 21.10.21 at a temperature of +3 °C, and came to the surface one of the earliest on 24.03.22 at +9 °C. Conclusion. We recorded 20 ant species that have not been mentioned for Lviv because of the absence of any published information. The data obtained within this study show the important role of botanical gardens in preserving the biodiversity of ants despite their small area. Therefore, the topic of the diversity of the myrmecofauna of Ukraine, and urban areas in particular, is relevant and insufficiently researched today.
Organizations and geographies of migration: The case of health professionals
Authors: Lang Christine
Published: January 2023

Geographies of international migration are classically observed and described as spatial patterns of movements between nation states. This applies in particular ways to the migration of health professionals, whose spatial patterns are the object of much debate due to their consequences on healthcare provision and the reproduction of global inequalities. Often, the spatialities of this migration are explained by macro-level socioeconomic and institutional structures. This is paralleled by a widespread focus on the (inter)national scale. This paper aims to extend the perspective by exploring and conceptualizing the role of the meso-level of organizations in shaping geographies of migration. Based on the discussion of three crucial types of organizations involved in structuring and channelling mobility – state authorities, migration and labour-market intermediaries, and employers – the paper develops a framework for a systematic analysis of the organizational co-production of geographies of migration in the health sector and beyond. This draws attention to important mechanisms producing geographies of migration and allows a grasp of the role of various spaces other than nation states in the production of migration.
Covid-19 Tanısı Almış Gebelerin Tanı, Tedavi, İzlem Süreçleri ve Gebelerin Hastalığa Yaklaşımları
Authors: Güven Dinmez Sinem , Eroğlu Kafiye
Published: January 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma Covid-19 tanısı almış gebelerin tanı, tedavi, izlem süreçleri ve gebelerin hastalığa yaklaşımlarını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Retrospektif tanımlayıcı tipte olan çalışma, İstanbul’un bir ilçesinde Covid-19 nedeniyle izlenen 68 gebe üzerinde yapılmıştır. Veriler ‘‘Covid-19 ile Enfekte Olmuş Gebeleri Değerlendirme Formu’’ ile toplanarak, tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemlerle analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Gebelerin çoğunlukla ikinci ve üçüncü trimesterde enfekte oldukları, tomografi ve sürüntü testi ile tanı aldıkları, en sık halsizlik, öksürük semptomları yaşadıkları belirlenmiştir. Gebeler 15 günden daha uzun süre evlerinde izole olup, yarıya yakını tıbbi tedavi almamıştır. En sık korku ve çaresizlik hissettiklerini ifade etmişlerdir. Gebelerin yarısı gebelik izlemlerine daha az gittiklerini, sezaryen doğumu tercih ettiklerini belirtirken yarıya yakını gebelikle ilgili işlemlerini aksattıklarını belirtmiştir. Gebelerin çoğunluğu bebeklerini emzirmeyi planladıklarını ifade etmiştir.
Sonuç: Covid-19’la enfekte olan gebelerin bu süreçte gebeliğin rutin izlem ve uygulamalarından yararlanamadıkları, ruhsal desteğe ihtiyaç duydukları ve normal doğum fikrinden uzaklaştıkları saptanmıştır. Gebelik izlemleri ve danışmanlık için hemşirelerin online izlem gibi alternatif uygulamaları başlatmaları önerilir.
Pandemi Döneminde Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Mesleki Güdülenmesi
Authors: Yüküm Büşra Nur , Öztürk Turgut Emel
Published: January 2023

Amaç: Araştırma hemşirelik öğrencilerinin pandemi döneminde, güdülenmelerini ve güdülenme düzeylerini etkileyen faktörleri incelemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma 2020-2021 akademik yılında, İzmir’de bir hemşirelik fakültesinde eğitimini sürdüren 292 öğrenciyle yürütülmüştür. Tabakalı örnekleme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Veriler Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu ve Güdülenme Kaynakları ve Sorunları Ölçeği’nden oluşan online anket formu ile elde edilmiştir. Veri analizinde Mann Whitney U ve Kruskal Wallis kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların %81.3’ü kadın, %64.7’si 20-22 yaş grubundadır. GKSÖ puan ortalamaları içsel 39.22±5.96, dışsal 18.99±2.53, olumsuz 26.26±5.47 ve toplam güdülenme 84.43±9.48 olarak belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin mesleki güdülenmesinin pandemi sürecinde vaktinin çoğunun geçtiği yer, mezuniyet sonrası meslekte çalışma isteği, pandemi sürecinde toplumun mesleğe bakış açısının değiştiğini düşünme, mesleğin gelecek algısı değişkenlerine göre farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Araştırmada öğrencilerin güdülenme düzeyi literatürle benzer ortalamada belirlenmiştir. Mezuniyet sonrasında hemşirelik yapmak istemeyenlerin, mesleğin geleceği hakkında olumsuz düşünenlerin, pandemi döneminde toplum gözünde hemşirelik imajında değişim olmadığını düşünenlerin ve pandemi dönemini çoğunlukla ailesinden uzakta geçirenlerin bu değişkenlerdeki diğer gruplara göre mesleki güdülenmesinin daha düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir.
The nature of modernization processes in the Balkans on the example of Belgrade (1878–1914)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sorozhkina Yuliya
Published: January 2023

In 1878, Serbia finally became an independent state, which forced it to take the path of modernization and transform the traditional elements of everyday life. Belgrade, being the capital of a young state, was the first to undergo a comprehensive reform. An analysis of the structure of the population of the Serbian capital helped to determine what requests citizens can form to the surrounding urban space. In the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries there was a complication of the social structure: there were representatives of the service sector, as well as representatives of professions that require special education (doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc.). The emerging political, military, and intellectual elites were acquiring features that were different from the typical Belgrade residents and strived to satisfy new needs for leisure. Responding to the requests of the capital’s residents, the Serbian authorities and the city administration tried to change the face of the city. Thus, measures were taken to improve the quality and cleanliness of streets and urban spaces. A system of urban public transport started shaping. New buildings in the city center were built in the European style, the housing stock of the city was gradually improved. The authorities passed new laws that regulated the construction of private houses in order to combat uncontrolled construction of inadequate quality. Belgrade, as the capital of independent Serbia, had to develop in accordance with state objectives and with the ideas of modernization that dominated the country, preserving the traditional elements of its everyday life and at the same time striving for European innovations.
N. S. Leskov, Czechs and the Slavic world
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Zadorozhnyuk Ella
Published: January 2023

The article provides an outline of views and opinions of N. S. Leskov about the Eastern, Western, and Southern Slavs, especially the Czechs. An overview of the whole oeuvre of Leskov allows to show why he considered the Czechs bearers of the pan-Slavic principles. Especially highlighted are texts devoted exclusively to Czech issues: the section “The Czechs of Paris” in Leskov’s essay letters “The Russian Society in Paris” and the story “The Alexandrite”. Letters and memoirs about his stay in the Czech lands and acquaintance with the Czechs in 1862, 1875 and 1884 are also considered. It is noted that intensive publishing of Leskov’s works and studies dedicated to their interpretation started only in the 1920–1930s. Despite Leskov’s sympathy for the Czechs, his works remained undervalued; this prompts us to return to the writer’s interest in the mentality of the West Slavic people, who have always aroused deep interest in the East Slavic neighbour. Leskov’s balanced assessments of the work of Czech writers, in particular B. Němcová and J. Frič, are characterized.
Serbia on its way towards full independence
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikiforov Konstantin
Published: January 2023

The Serbian historiography has been enriched by a book about an important period in the new Serbian history before achieving full independence. During this period, Serbia gained internal freedom and started creating the so-called first Balkan Union. This period has already been in the scope of the professional interest of several historians. The book by D. Leovac was on a par with such well-known and major works of Serbian historiography as the monographs of S. Jovanović, G. Jakšić and V. Vučković. Unlike previous works, a feature of Leovac’s book is that it is based primarily on Russian sources. The author makes a reasonable conclusion that at that time the main support to Serbian interests was coming from Russia, and not from France, as is often noted in historiography.
The 5th International Conference “Ethnolinguistics. Onomastics. Etymology”
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pilipenko Gleb , Uzeneva Elena ,   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Shalaeva Tatyana ,   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2023

The 5th International Conference “Ethnolinguistics. Onomastics. Etymology”, Ekaterinburg, September 8–10, 2022.
The Increasing Trend of Inferring Causality from Correlation in Educational Psychology Journals
Authors: Brady Anna C. , Griffin Marlynn M. , Lewis Ariah R. , Fong Carlton J. , Robinson Daniel H.
Published: January 2023

The field of educational psychology has been moving away from intervention and experimental methods and toward observational and correlational methods (Hsieh et al., 2005; Reinhart et al., 2013; Robinson et al., 2007). Additionally, there has been an increase in the percentage of observational/correlational articles that include recommendations for practice. The present study updated previous data to 2020 by examining methodologies and recommendations for practice in articles published in five empirical educational psychology journals (Journal of Educational Psychology, American Educational Research Journal, Cognition and Instruction, Journal of Experimental Education, and Contemporary Educational Psychology). The percentage of articles employing experimental methods has continued to decrease (20%), whereas qualitative methods have increased (22%). Across correlational, qualitative, and mixed-methods articles, two-thirds included recommendations for practice – up from 46% in 2010. Implications are discussed.
Covid19 latest subvariant
Authors: Tabaee Damavandi Pardis
Published: January 2023

A case of malpractice is being reviewed, whereby my methodology is applied in an incorrect way. Computational methods as well as sequence analysis techniques in the field of pharmacology require a lot of understanding and a bit of more in-depth investigation, as the developer of the method, I am happy to teach it, and I did once in a lecture, but not without retribution and not without the minimum acknowledgements, as it took me some time to sophisticate this method, however, academic misappropriation still remains unethical to me, and it does demonstrate a form of a "red flag" to begin with, thus by misusing the technique, without citing me, and then to jump to the wrong conclusions is a bit difficult for me to get along with that viewpoint, and it also shows a type of character which isn't one I'd love to be acquainted with. I prefer honest science, and thus I am presenting an opinion on why I disagree with academic misappropriation and the conclusions of plagiarized works, and why "I feel" it to be a negative way to approach science.
A Theory of Everything
Authors: Tadesse Henok
Published: January 2023

This paper reveals a hint to the deepest mystery of the Universe. Why are the laws of the universe the way theyare ? For example, why are the mass and charge of the electron what they are? Each and every phenomenon inthe universe is predetermined.
The structure of psychiatric comorbidity without selection and assortative mating
Authors: Ayorech Ziada , Torvik Fartein Ask , Cheesman Rosa , Eilertsen Espen Moen , Valstad Mathias , Bjørndal Ludvig Daae , Røysamb Espen , Havdahl Alexandra , Ystrom Eivind
Published: January 2023

The widespread comorbidity observed across psychiatric disorders may be the result of processes such as assortative mating, gene-environment correlation, or selection into population studies. Between-family analyses of comorbidity are subject to these sources of bias, whereas within-family analyses are not. Because of Mendelian inheritance, alleles are randomly assigned within families, conditional on parental alleles. We exploit this variation to compare the structure of comorbidity across broad psychiatric polygenic scores when calculated either between-family (child polygenic scores) or within-family (child polygenic scores regressed on parental polygenic scores) in over 25,000 genotyped parent-offspring trios from the Norwegian Mother Father and Child Cohort study (MoBa). We fitted a series of factor models to the between- and within-family data, which consisted of a single genetic p-factor and a varying number of uncorrelated subfactors. The best-fitting model was identical for between- and within- family analyses and included three subfactors capturing variants associated with neurodevelopment, psychosis, and constraint, in addition to the genetic p-factor. Partner genetic correlations, indicating assortative mating, were not present for the genetic p-factor, but were substantial for the psychosis (b= 0.081;95% CI [0.038,0.124]) and constraint (b= 0.257;95% CI [0.075,0.439]) subfactors. When average factor levels for MoBa mothers and fathers were compared to a population mean of zero we found evidence of sex-specific participation bias, which has implications for the generalisability of findings from cohort studies. Our results demonstrate the power of the within-family design for better understanding the mechanisms driving psychiatric comorbidity and their consequences on population health.
The Role of Learning in Complex Problem Solving using MicroDYN
Authors: Herrmann Wiebke , Beckmann Jens F. , Kretzschmar André
Published: January 2023

It is still an open question which cognitive and non-cognitive personality traits are useful for describing and explaining behavior and performance in complex problems. During complex problem solving (CPS), problem solvers have to interact with the task in a way in which learning ability might be beneficial for successful task completion. By investigating the relationship between learning ability and CPS, while accounting for interactions between complex system characteristics and person characteristics, this paper aims to understand the role of learning processes in CPS more closely. In a sample of N = 241 participants, we performed a preregistered analysis to investigate the relationship between knowledge acquisition performance in a CPS test (MicroDYN) and learning test performance (ADAFI) with a multilevel modelling approach across 10 CPS systems with various characteristics. In line with our expectations, we replicated previous findings on a relationship between learning test and MicroDYN performance and found this relationship to be more pronounced in systems with (vs. without) autonomous changes. Further system and person characteristics also showed effects as expected, with better performance in systems with lower complexity, with more experience with the task, and with more strategic exploration behaviour. Our results provide further evidence for the notion that learning is an important component for the successful completion of CPS tasks.
Cognitive Training for Mental Health Problems
Authors: Hallion Lauren S. , Hsu Kean J. , Schleider Jessica L.
Published: January 2023

The persistent gap between need and access for evidence-based mental healthcare has spurred considerable interest in the development of disseminable, efficacious, and cost-effective stand-alone approaches and adjunctive interventions. Computerized cognitive trainings, which originated in the experimental psychopathology literature, have gained considerable attention as a possible approach for addressing this need-to-access gap. In this Perspective, we describe the current state of the literature on computerized cognitive training interventions for psychopathology. Drawing on longstanding principles from learning theory and cognitive psychology, we discuss several reasons why many of these interventions (e.g., cognitive bias modification) have not yet achieved their considerable potential as cost-effective, scalable, and effective digital therapeutics. We also consider distinguishing features that may help to explain why some computerized cognitive training programs (e.g., cognitive remediation) tend to show more robust effects than others. Finally, we leverage insights across basic and applied branches of psychology to offer concrete recommendations for building more robustly effective digital interventions moving forward.
Actividad Física con el Uso de Balón Terapéutico en la Lumbalgia Crónica
Authors: Vallejo Chinche Silvia Del Pilar , Alvarez Sonia Alexandra , Robayo Carmen Viteri , Gualpa Elias Germánico
Published: January 2023

Introducción: La lumbalgia es el dolor que se localiza en la zona lumbar y es crónica porque sobrepasa los tres meses. La actividad física en una etapa crónica resulta beneficiosa pues reduce el dolor y aumenta la funcionalidad.
Objetivo: Determinar el efecto de la actividad física con el uso de balón terapéutico en pacientes adultos con lumbalgia crónica
Materiales y métodos: El estudio fue conducido bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, cuasi- experimental, se realizó en 20 pacientes entre hombres y mujeres de 25 a 55 años con dolor lumbar crónico; Los ejercicios se realizaron tres veces por semana en un total de 10 sesiones, para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba T-Student, la evaluación se la realizó mediante la escala analógica del dolor EVA y el cuestionario de discapacidad lumbar OWESTRY antes y después de la intervención. La investigación fue avalada por el comité de bioética y cada participante firmó su consentimiento informado.
Resultados:  Al aplicar el protocolo de ejercicios con el balón terapéutico los resultados mediante la escala de EVA fueron favorables pues al inicio presentaron dolor moderado a muy severo con un 85%, después de la investigación se logró bajar a un 35%. Al analizar los resultados del test de OWESTRY se puede afirmar una notable mejoría en la funcionalidad, pasando de un 90% de incapacidad modera antes de la intervención a un 50% después de aplicar el protocolo. Con respecto a la incapacidad severa se obtuvo un 10% antes de la intervención, llegando a eliminarse totalmente una vez aplicado el protocolo. El valor de significancia estadística fue menor a 0,05 (p=0,00) por tanto se rechaza H0 y se concluye que existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el porcentaje de discapacidad de OWESTRY y la escala analógica del dolor EVA antes y después de la aplicación del protocolo de ejercicios con balón terapéutico.
Conclusión: El tratamiento con el uso de balón terapéutico en adultos con lumbalgia crónica resultó positivo pues disminuyo el dolor y aumento la funcionalidad.
Evaluación de amplitud articular, estabilidad y fuerza de hombro en deportistas para detectar GIRD
Authors: López Martínez Andrés Ulises , Espín Pastor Victoria Estefanía , Mullo Manobanda Ana Victoria , Campos Moposita Angela Priscila , Coque Molina Diana Estefanía
Published: January 2023

Introducción: La presente investigación se la realiza para saber cuántos deportistas presentan déficit de rotación interna de hombro GIRD debido a la poca evidencia encontrada en el país. El GIRD se produce cuando hay una disminución de >20° en la amplitud articular de la rotación interna, debido a un proceso adaptativo del hombro para compensar las tensiones repetitivas ejercidas durante un movimiento de lanzamiento.
Objetivo: Evaluar a los deportistas que presentan déficit de rotación interna de hombro GIRD.
Materiales y método: Se realizó una investigación de tipo transversal, con una población de 50 deportistas de la Federación Deportiva de Tungurahua con una edad entre 9 y 17 años. Para la recolección de datos se implementó una historia clínica, se valoró el rango articular mediante el test goniométrico y mediante los test CKCUEST y SMBT se valoró la estabilidad y la potencia del hombro.
Resultados: Se recogieron datos de las evaluaciones iniciales aplicadas a los deportistas los mismos que tuvieron diferencias significativas con un valor p=0,00 siendo la regla que indica p=0,005, rechazando la hipótesis nula lo que indica la utilidad de estos test para la valoración de miembro superior.
Conclusión: Se encontró que un 68% de deportistas presentan deficiencia de rotación interna de brazo derecho y un 60% de brazo izquierdo