bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safety investigation of “Thong Ta Yeu Phuong” capsules: Assessment of acute and subchronic toxicity in the experiment
Authors: Phu Le Hong , Thuc Nguyen Cong , Hang Dinh Thi Thu
Published: June 2024

“Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules contained natural materials including Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Paeonia lactiflora Pall., Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, and Ligusticum brachylobum Franch. “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules were intended to support treating gastrointestinal disorders. So far, the safety of this product, however, has not yet beenreported. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the acute and subchronic toxicities of “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules through oral administration in experimental animals. The acute toxicity was determined using the Litchfield Wilcoxon method in mice. Following WHO's recommendation, the subchronic toxicity was assessed in rabbits with oral doses of 0.28 g/kg/day and 0.84 g/kg/day for 4 consecutive weeks. In the acute toxicity test, mice given an administration of “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules at the highest dose (60.0 g/kg) showed no abnormal sign or death. In terms of the subchronic toxicity test, after oral administration of “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules, hematological parameters and liver function were unchanged as compared with the control group, and no gross lesions in organs were observed in all experimental animals. However, “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules caused a significant increase in the creatinine level after 4 weeks of treatment. Hence, in clinical practice, “Thong ta yeu phuong” capsules should be used with caution if taken for a long time because of their impact on the function of the kidney.
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely preterm infants: Prevalence and related factors
Authors: Van Nguyen Thi , Linh Tran Dieu , Trac Le Minh
Published: June 2024

Infants born extremely preterm are defined as a birth under 28 weeks gestational age. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common lung complication in this population and manyfactors can contribute to the development of BPD. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of BPD and to analyse the related factors of BPD in extremely preterm infants. Seventy two infants who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. BPD was diagnosed according to Jobe and Bancalari definition. The prevalence of BPD was 79.2%. There was an inverse relationship between the percentage of BPD, the severity of BPD and the gestational age and birth weight. Invasive ventilation requirement of more than 7 days was the independent factor of BPD. Conclusion: The prevalence of BPD was high. Prolonged invasive ventilation was an independent factor of BPD.
Extracto de Libertad económica de Norteamérica 2023
Authors: Carrión-Tavárez Ángel , Stansel Dean , Torra José , McMahon Fred
Published: June 2024

Este es un extracto de Libertad Económica de Norteamérica 2023 (EFNA 2023, por sus siglas en inglés) con énfasis en el “Capítulo 3: Una mirada más de cerca a la libertad económica en Puerto Rico”. Este capítulo del informe EFNA 2023 aporta información del proceso de incorporación de Puerto Rico en el índice de todos los gobiernos y el índice subnacional incluyendo una descripción de los datos y los resultados obtenidos. También contiene unos breves apuntes sobre los permisos comerciales y las restricciones por el cóvid-19 en la Isla. Por último, se aborda cómo la falta de libertad económica está afectando a Puerto Rico; y se adelantan posibles cursos de acción y métodos para aumentar aún más la precisión y comparabilidad de las puntuaciones y clasificaciones de Puerto Rico, en la próxima edición.
2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
Authors: Pardo Mariana , Spencer Erin , Odunayo Adesola , Ramirez Mary L. , Rudloff Elke , Shafford Heidi , Weil Ann , Wolff Ewan
Published: June 2024

Fluids are drugs used in veterinary patients capable of producing beneficial therapeutic or inadvertent harmful effects within the body’s intravascular, interstitial, and intracellular fluid spaces. The individualized design of a fluid therapy plan requires careful patient assessment and targeted selection of proper fluid types, administration routes, and rates, along with adjustments during therapy tailored specifically as per the individual patient’s fluid requirement and therapeutic response. Personalized fluid prescriptions and vigilant patient monitoring help avoid patient morbidity from body fluid deficiencies, fluid excess, and electrolyte derangements and support better patient outcomes. These guidelines provide an overview of fluid dynamics within the fluid spaces of the body, describe various types of fluids and their uses, and outline recommendations for fluid administration for resuscitation, rehydration, and maintenance purposes. The guidelines also outline approaches to fluid therapy for anesthetized patients and reiterate the recommendations of reduced fluid rates in this population of patients. Additionally, the guidelines include practical fluid therapy strategies for patients with various common disorders. The goal of these guidelines is to help veterinary professionals safely and effectively prescribe and administer fluid therapy for canine and feline patients.

Corrigenda: The following were corrected from the original printed version of these guidelines:

On page 138, Box 3, calculating the Fluid Deficit, Fluid Deficit was incorrectly labeled as (mL). The corrected unit is Fluid Deficit (L).

On page 141, Table 8, the pH for Normosol R was incorrectly labeled as 5.0. It was corrected to 7.4 and 6.6.

On page 142, Table 9, Rehydration, the total fluid deficit was incorrectly labeled as (mL). The corrected unit is total fluid deficit (L).
Schreibende Beobachterin
Authors: Ferchl Irene , Tergit Gabriele
Published: June 2024

Gabriele Tergit, Etwas Seltenes überhaupt. Erinnerungen. 424 Seiten, 26 Euro; Käsebier erobert den Kurfürstendamm. Roman. 391 Seiten, 24,95 Euro Beide herausgegeben und mit einem Nachwort von Nicole Henneberg. Schöffling & Co., Frankfurt a. M. 2016 / 2018
Was zu sagen ist
Authors: Frenkel Ulrike , Wolitzer Meg
Published: June 2024

Meg Wolitzer, Das weibliche Prinzip. Aus dem Englischen von Henning Ahrens. DuMont Verlag, Köln 2018. 495 Seiten, 24 Euro
Krieg und kein Frieden
Authors: Hübner Klaus
Published: June 2024

Nino Haratischwili, Die Katze und der General. Roman. 764 Seiten, 30 Euro Georgien – Eine literarische Reise. Mit einem Vorwort von Nino Haratischwili. 190 Seiten, 25 Euro Beide Frankfurter Verlagsanstalt, Frankfurt a. M. 2018
Georgien – Eine literarische Einladung. Hrsg. von Manfred Heinfeldner und Lena Luczak. Verlag Klaus Wagenbach, Berlin 2018. 142 Seiten, 18 Euro
Announcing InvenioRDM Starter Beta
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: June 2024

Today I am happy to announce the first beta release of InvenioRDM Starter. InvenioRDM is an open source repository management platform developed by more than 25 organizations coordinated by CERN. The release of the next major version (v12.0) will happen in a few weeks, with the second release candidate released on May 31st. InvenioRDM Starter aims to make installing InvenioRDM easy via a prebuilt Docker image and Docker Compose file.
Manejo de vía aérea difícil en paciente con masa gigante en cuello: Reporte de caso
Authors: Alvarenga Avila Danilo Fernando
Published: June 2024

La Sociedad Americana de Anestesiología (ASA) define vía aérea difícil, como la situación clínica en la que un médico capacitado en el cuidado anestésico experimenta una dificultad anticipada o no, incluyendo uno o más de los siguientes: ventilación con máscara facial, laringoscopia, ventilación mediante una vía aérea supraglótica, intubación traqueal, extubación o vía aérea invasiva. El manejo de vía aérea difícil sigue siendo un reto incluso para expertos en su manejo y más aún si esta se realiza en lugares poco controlados, con escaso equipamiento y con personal sin entrenamiento adecuado. El objetivo de este trabajo es dar a conocer una opción segura en el abordaje del paciente que presenta vía aérea difícil. Presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino, 73 años, llevado a emergencia por dificultad respiratoria secundario a una obstrucción parcial de la vía aérea debido a una masa gigante en cuello, donde se realiza intubación traqueal vigil videoasistida con sedación (ketamina y dexmedetomidina). El paciente con gran parte de su vía aérea invadida por la masa, se preoxigena a través de un dispositivo bolsamascarilla previo a intubación orotraqueal, manteniendo la ventilación espontánea con asociado a sedación monitorizada; evitando así un evento fatídico como ser el colapso de la vía aérea. En conclusión, la intubación traqueal vigil videoasistida bajo sedación con ketamina y dexmedetomidina es una opción segura en abordaje de vía aérea difícil.
Diez Aniversario de la Revista Científica de la Escuela Universitaria de las Ciencias de la Salud
Authors: Arita Chávez José Raúl
Published: June 2024

La Revista Científica de la EUCS, es el instrumento u órgano integrador oficial de difusión de trabajos científicos que promueve el desarrollo de la investigación, conocimiento científico, análisis y debate de la situación de salud, para mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población con el propósito de contribuir al desarrollo humano sostenible de nuestro país.
Scaffold biotechnolgy in treatment of diabetic foot syndrome
Authors:   Scientific and Clinical Center ", Nuralin R. Sh. ,   Diabetic Foot", Nuraly D.R. ,   University of Debrecen, Ekibaev T.R. ,   Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ashimov N.T. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Sinyavskii Yu.A. ,   Scientific Production and Technical Center “Zhalyn”
Published: June 2024

This article presents modern ideas about the study of the efficacy and safety of topical application of a hybrid biodegradable bioengineered construct based on carboxymethylcellulose with spheroids containing bacteriocins from broth cultures of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli atque etiam Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the complex treatment of diabetic foot syndrome. A prospective study of 89 patients with diabetic foot syndrome aged 25 to 74 years was carried out on the basis of the NCC “Diabetic Foot”, Almaty. The control group consisted of 25 patients aged 26 to 74 years. All patients of the main and control groups received conventional treatment for diabetic foot syndrome. Thus, as a result of studying the local application of a hybrid biodegradable bioengineered construct based on carboxymethylcellulose with spheroids containing bacteriocins from broth cultures of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli atque etiam Pseudomonas aeruginosa in combination with complex treatment of diabetic foot syndrome, its safety and efficacy were shown, which is also confirmed by the studies of foreign authors.
Cell technologies in the treatment of critical lower limb ischemia in diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Scientific and Clinical Center ", Nuralin R.Sh. ,   Diabetic Foot", Nuraly D.R. ,   University of Debrecen, Ekibaev T.R. ,   Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ashimov N.T. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Yessimsiitova Z.B. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University,   Scientific production and technical center “Zhalyn”
Published: June 2024

A multicenter prospective cohort study of 24 patients with stage III-IV DUNK was conducted. after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the main arteries of the lower extremities, 17 patients had trophic lesions of the lower extremities of grade 2-3 according to Wagner. In the postoperative period from 10 to 45 days, autocytotherapy was carried out with autologous mononuclear cells (AMC) of the bone marrow preconditioned with recombinant human erythropoietin (rEPO) in the area of damage to the great vessels of the lower extremities. After autocytotherapy with AMK pEPO, there was a significant increase in TcpO2 by 54.5%, complete healing of wound defects in 92.3% of patients, and a decrease in the number of restenoses and relapses of ulcers.
Patient-Reported Outcomes After Intramedullary Nailing of Oncologic Impending or Pathologic Fractures With Carbon Fiber or Titanium Implant
Authors: Gonzalez Marcos R. , Xu Raylin F. , Sodhi Alisha , Fang Vincent , Kim Chaewon , de Groot Tom M. , Schwab Joseph H. , Lozano-Calderon Santiago A.
Published: June 2024

Introduction:

Despite the benefits of intramedullary nailing (IMN) of impending or pathologic fractures in oncologic patients, literature on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is scarce in patients treated with carbon fiber (CF) nails. Our study compared postoperative PROs after IMN with CF or titanium implants.

Methods:

We conducted a retrospective propensity score–matched cohort study of patients treated at our institution with CF or titanium nails for impending or pathologic fractures from metastatic bone disease. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Global Health Short Form (SF) Physical, Mental, and Physical Function 10a scores were collected. Pain was assessed using visual analog scale (VAS). Absolute and differential scores were compared between groups.

Results:

We included 207 patients, 51 treated with CF and 156 with titanium nails. One month postoperatively, patients had a one-point decrease in the pain VAS score while PROMIS scores did not improve. At 3 months, PROMIS SF Physical and SF 10a scores improved from preoperative values. Six months postoperatively, median PROMIS SF Physical, SF Mental, and SF 10a scores were higher than preoperative scores. Absolute and differential PROMIS and pain VAS scores were similar between groups at the 6-month and 1-year marks.

Conclusion:

Patient-reported outcomes were similar after intramedullary nailing with either CF or titanium implants.
Análisis del gasto en salud y su asociación con la mortalidad materna e infantil en los países de américa latina, del 2000 al 2020
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés , Morún Vargas Wendy , Loaiza Sáenz Lui Felipe , Mora Sánchez Carlos , Sepúlveda Izabella
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El gasto en salud es la sumatoria de los gastos incurridos en todas las funciones básicas de la atención de salud. Existen estudios que han demostrado que en Costa Rica en los últimos 20 años la tasa de natalidad ha disminuido drásticamente, en un 47 %, a pesar del aumento poblacional del 31.87 %. Materiales y métodos: Utilizando los datos abiertos de La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL – STAT), se analizaron los datos de los países de américa latina sobre el gasto en salud (porcentaje del PIB), porcentaje de no acceso a los servicios de salud privados y públicos, la tasa de mortalidad materna e infantil del 2000 al 2020,  utilizando estadística descriptiva, correlación de variables y pruebas de hipótesis. Para el análisis se utilizó Excel ® , Jamovi ® y Statplus. Resultados: En el año 2000, en américa latina el promedio del porcentaje del PIB asignado a salud era de 5,6 % (DE 1,54).  El promedio de asignación del PIB en américa latina subió en 10 años un 0,79 %. El promedio de la tasa de mortalidad infantil por cada 1000 nacidos vivos en américa latina en el 2020  es 14,13 x 1000 nacidos vivos (DE 8,37). Al relacionar el gasto en salud (% del PIB) con la tasa de mortalidad infantil por cada 1000 nacidos vivos, tenemos que el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson es de -0,42 p> 0,01 y existe una correlación entre la tasa de mortalidad materna por cada 100 000 nacidos vivos y el % de PIB asignado a salud, con un coeficiente de correlación de Pearson – 0,34 p> 0,01,  mostrando una correlación negativa moderada. Discusión: Diferentes estudios han demostrado la asociación entre la asignación del presupuesto al sistema de salud, donde los países de ingresos altos, los países de ingresos bajos experimentaron mayores deterioros de aproximadamente 1,31 veces la mortalidad neonatal, 2,81 veces la mortalidad post neonatal, 8,08 veces la mortalidad infantil entre 1 y 5 años y 2,85 veces la mortalidad en niños menores de 5 años. 1–3  Los resultados revelaron que el gasto en salud per cápita y el número de médicos mostraron un impacto positivo significativo en la esperanza de vida y la salud materno infantil  Conclusión: Es innegable que la inversión en salud pública es necesaria para lograr adecuados indicadores de salud y reducción de la mortalidad en población vulnerable, como las mujeres embarazadas y los menores de 5 años, demostrando además que existe una inequidad entre los países de américa latina.
IMAGEN: ECG: Hipertensión intracraneal
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés
Published: June 2024

Imagen del 2 número del 2024.
A comparative study on the antagonistic effect of an ayurvedic preparation- Kutajarishta and its components on E.coli.
Authors: Pai Ms , Pathade Dr , Dhamankar Dr , Ahmed Dr , Kumari Mrs
Published: June 2024

In our study, we examined the effect of kutajarishta and its constituents on five strains of E.coli, one of the causative organisms of colitis. Colitis is an inflammation of colon caused due to micro-organisms like E.coli, Shigella Campylobacter, Salmonella and Yersinia sp. Our study deals with the self-generated herbal fermentation of traditional ayurvedic formulations for colitis the Arishtas and Asavas. They are alcoholic medications prepared by allowing herbal juices or their decoctions to undergo fermentation along with dhataki flowers (Woodfordia fruticosa) and sugars. Dhataki flowers are fermentation initiators. Kutajarishtas also an ayurvedic formulation of Holarrhena sp (kudasaal), Gmelina arborea (Shivan), Woodfordia fruticosa (dhataki flowers), water, raisins and jaggery and can be used to treat colitis. To test the antimicrobial activity of kutajarishta, five strains of E.coli were isolated and confirmed by Indole, Methyl red, Voges-Proskauer and Citrate utilization (IMViC) tests. Alcoholic and aqueous extract of kudasaal and shivan were prepared and the effect of alcoholic and aqueous extract of kutajarishta, kudasaal and shivan were seen against five strains of E.coli by using agar well diffusion method. Further, compound purification from aqueous and alcoholic extract was done by TLC. Kutajarishta is most effective against all the five strains of E. coli as compared to kudasaal and shivan plant extracts. From the study, it can be concluded that the Kudasaal plant extract is more effective than shivan plant extract. Aqueous extracts of kudasaal and shivan are more effective than alcoholic kudasaal and shivan extracts. From the initial screening of all the three extracts we concluded that kutajarishta has maximum antibacterial activity due to the interaction of toxins with the phyto-constituents of the plant.
Conservative management of grade 4 osteoarthritis with internal ayurveda medicines- a case report
Authors: Benny Gikku , V Ashwathykutty , Benny Cukku
Published: June 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disorder in the elderly and Knee osteoarthritis contributes to 80% of OA burden. Grade 4 osteo arthritis defined using the Kellgren-Lawrence system is the advanced stage of Knee OA. Total knee replacement (TKR) is largely advised for grade 4 Knee OA where conservative treatments do not yield results. In Ayurveda, grade 4 Knee OA is diagnosed and treated based on the principles of the Vata vyadhi (diseases due to Vata) spectrum of diseases.
A 68-year-old female patient was diagnosed with Grade 4 osteoarthritis following a Knee X-ray and was presented with an 18-year-old history. The patient had previously consulted different medical systems like conventional medicine, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy, but there was no significant improvement. The symptoms of the patient were analyzed stage-wise and were treated only with internal Ayurveda medicines for two months. The report demonstrates the application of treatment principles advocated in classical texts employed along with appropriate rehab measures following the stage-wise evaluation of the pathology. The WOMAC scores and TUG test scores have shown considerable improvement following the Ayurveda management. The treatment improved the quality of life of the patient, as evidenced by the improvement in the WOMAC score and the patient's perspective.
The case demonstrates the potential of Ayurveda to offer a cost-effective alternative to complex and expensive therapies like TKR in osteo arthritis
Les espaces du commerce des coupes à boire au VIe siècle av. J.-C
Authors: Tichit Anne
Published: June 2024

Peu d’indices permettent de comprendre le déroulement pratique de la vente des vases grecs. La notion d’espace permet d’aborder beaucoup de ses aspects et de clarifier un peu les éléments dont nous disposons. À l’échelle locale, le lieu de la vente dans ses aspects matériels reste difficile à définir, malgré un mince ensemble d’indices archéologiques et iconographiques. La répartition des coupes dans Athènes, à l’époque archaïque, permet d’esquisser une carte de leurs destinations locales, liées évidemment à leurs usages. Lors de la vente à grande distance, l’espace géographique s’élargit mais les indices archéologiques restent maigres malgré la masse énorme de coupes recueillies. C’est lorsqu’on veut expliquer la carte de distribution des coupes de Cassel que des éléments intéressants, mettant en relation la production et la vente, apparaissent. Les épaves confirment partiellement ces hypothèses tout en offrant le témoignage de réseaux de commerce. On constate la part importante des activités de cabotage en Méditerranée occidentale, tout comme l’importance des axes fluviaux pour la redistribution. Le bateau semble ainsi privilégié dans les transports de vases à toutes les échelles de vente, rendant probable une adaptation de la production à ce mode de transport.
Des discours sur le Travail, de la plaie du chômage à la guerre totale (Belgique, 1933-1940)
Authors: Majoros Michel
Published: June 2024

Effet le plus spectaculaire de la crise de 1929, le chômage qui s’installe en Belgique industrielle semble une plaie morale bien plus qu’un problème budgétaire. Après des années de déflation et de marasme suivis d’une reprise hésitante et morose, juin 1936 sonne comme une récréation. Le parlement perturbé vote les congés payés à l’unanimité, et une loi-cadre pour les 40 heures semaines. Mais le Front populaire ne fait qu’effleurer la Belgique, tandis qu’il est confronté en France à une réaction violente et en Espagne à la guerre. Résorber le chômage semble l’objectif central, avec une tendance générale à la mise au pas de toute la société vers un Front du travail, sur fond d’exercices d’alertes et de fortifications. C’est du moins l’image que reflètent les médias de cette période que, rétrospectivement, nous appelons l’Avant-seconde-guerremondiale.
La différenciation didactique dans l’enseignement des sciences
Authors: Duflot Sébastien
Published: June 2024

Dans le système éducatif, la diversité des élèves est perçue de façon négative. Elle rend difficile la mise en œuvre d’activités par l’enseignant. Cette hétérogénéité est présentée sous forme d’une hiérarchisation des élèves. Cependant, les différences entre élèves ne se résument pas au niveau qu’ils ont atteint. Ce modèle archaïque compare l’élève à un récipient qu’il s’agit de remplir de savoir dans une progression linéaire et verticale. La diversité des conceptions des élèves contribue à l’hétérogénéité observée dans la classe. Les enfants ont élaboré de façon idiosyncrasique des modèles explicatifs à propos des phénomènes scientifiques qui les entourent. A partir de leur vécu, leurs expériences, leur environnement, ils ont construit le modèle leur permettant de comprendre le monde. Chacun de ces modèles est différent des autres. Alors, peuton rêver d’une heuristique générale de l’enseignement des sciences ? Comment prendre en compte cette diversité de conceptions dans la classe ? La différenciation didactique en sciences est-elle une adaptation aux possibilités de chacun en leur donnant des objectifs différents ? Ou faut-il chercher, de manière plus ambitieuse, les voies de réussite individualisées pour que tous atteignent les mêmes objectifs ?
CƯỜNG ĐỘ CHỊU NÉN VÀ ĐỘ HÚT NƯỚC CỦA BÊ TÔNG CHỨA CỐT LIỆU TÁI CHẾ ĐƯỢC XỬ LÝ BẰNG HUYỀN PHÙ XI MĂNG PORTLAND – TRO BAY – NATRI SUNFAT
Authors: Nguyễn Cao Hoàng Long , Trinh  , Long  , Vương  , Thành
Published: June 2024

Nghiên cứu này tập trung khảo sát cường độ chịu nén và độ hút nước của bê tông chứa cốt liệu bê tông tái chế (RCA) được xử lý bằng huyền phù xi măng Portland – tro bay – natri sunfat (Na2SO4), nhằm làm giảm việc giảm khai thác đá thiên nhiên và tăng cường việc tận dụng nguồn chất thải rắn xây dựng, hướng đến nền công nghiệp bê tông bền vững. Hàm lượng RCA thay thế đá dăm ở 25% và 50% theo thể tích cốt liệu lớn. Kết quả cho thấy, bê tông sử dụng 25% và 50% RCA được xử lý bằng huyền phù xi măng – tro bay – Na2SO4 trong 24 giờ (25TR24N và 50TR24N) có cường độ chịu nén được cải thiện hơn 9,8% và 12,9% khi so với bê tông sử dụng RCA không xử lý (25UR và 50UR); và chúng lần lượt đạt 92–96% so với bê tông đối chứng sử dụng 100% đá dăm (0R). Độ hút nước của bê tông chứa RCA được xử lý giảm 44,4–51,9% so với bê tông sử dụng RCA không xử lý và tăng 2,8–34,0% so với bê tông đối chứng sử dụng 100% đá dăm.
PR-749-223901-R01 Real-Time Detection of Mechanical Impact on Pipelines via Cathodic Protection
Authors: Kassir Maher
Published: June 2024

Third-party damage is a leading cause of pipeline failures worldwide, accounting for up to

50% of incidents. Although it is important for operators to be informed in real time of

mechanical shocks on their pipelines, there is no satisfactory technology to meet this

need at this time. The complex implementation and cost of existing solutions hinder their

large-scale deployment.

The SPADE company has developed and patented a technology for real-time detection of

mechanical shocks on steel pipelines, based on the cathodic protection current. This

technology detects, in real time, aggression, interference, or other disturbance taking place on

a pipeline, such as third-party damage, illicit tapping, or contact between the pipe and its

casing. SPADE system can be easily integrated into existing installations without any

modification.

Under PRCI project number PR-749-223901, the performance of the SPADE technology was validated under real field conditions.
PR328-223813-R01 In Ditch Material Verification for Fittings and Seamless Pipe
Authors: ARCHIVE Ryan Milligan - , Krishnamurthy Ravi
Published: June 2024

This report compares destructive yield and tensile strength data for fittings and seamless line pipe against predictions from four in-ditch technology providers. Numerous in-ditch material verification studies have been conducted using welded line pipe, but minimal data exists in the public domain for fittings and seamless line pipe. The results from the blind tests were analyzed and compared to show each vendor's relative performance.
“A fortaleza invisível”: reflexões sobre aspectos socioemocionais e de saúde mental das mães solos no Brasil
Authors: Santos Antonio Nacílio Sousa dos , Nunes Kennya Rodrigues , Ferreira Samira Borges , Ferreira Bruno Rogério , Silva Flávia Madeira da , Lima Marcia Leão de , Gadelha Janaina de Sousa , Pinheiro Moisaniel Oliveira , Luiz George Moraes de , Valerio Elry Cristine Nickel , Meira Janderson Costa , Nascimento Layna Nunes , Vidal Raissiana Andrade , Santos Edgar Luiz Neves dos , Gomes Isabelle Sena
Published: June 2024

Esta pesquisa fundamentou-se em núcleos familiares economicamente desfavorecidos (rendimento mensal per capita familiar de até meio salário mínimo, equivalente a 660,00 reais) com informações atualizadas (entrevista efetuada nos últimos 24 meses) no Cadastro Único (CadÚnico) em outubro de 2023, e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), de 2022, sobre ocupação e trabalho, com o objetivo de refletir as condições socioemocionais e de saúde mental das mães solos que compõem cerca de  6.168.941 das famílias solos no país. Os dados também apontam que aproximadamente três em cada quatro lares de núcleos de família nesta faixa de renda são lideradas por mães solteiras, predominantemente pardas e com idades entre 25 e 34 anos. A pesquisa é de cunho qualitativo (Minayo, 2006; 2016), descritiva e correlacional, utilizando dados obtidos pelo CadÚnico e o IBGE atualizados no país. Teoricamente, bebemos das fontes de Diniz (2004) e Dias (2016) entre outros, ampliando nossa compreensão sobre este objeto investigado. Para a análise das evidências utilizamos a perspectiva compreensiva de Weber (2009) onde buscamos entender o que denominamos de “fortaleza invisível” que são as mães solos que vivem múltiplas situações que possuem forte rebatimento subjetivo, no aspecto da saúde mental. Os resultados da investigação demonstram que as mães solo, enfrentando diariamente a necessidade de desempenhar múltiplas funções sem contar com uma rede de apoio, sofrem com a desigualdade de gênero e os preconceitos associados ao seu estilo de vida. Essas condições impactam significativamente seu bem-estar socioemocional e, consequentemente, sua saúde mental.
Efeitos de fontes e doses de selênio na produtividade e qualidade de grãos de feijão
Authors: Rosa Thiago Francisco , Berti Mariana Pina da Silva , Nader Claudiene Cristina da Silva , Rodrigues Fabricio , Berti Christian Luis Ferreira
Published: June 2024

O feijão (Phaseolus vulgaris) exerce grande importância para a população nos aspectos econômicos e culturais. Devido a crescente expansão populacional, aumento das ocorrências de estresses é necessário o desenvolvimento de tecnologias de produção. A biofortificação com Se na cultura do feijão é uma estratégia que pode solucionar problemas na nutrição humana. O objetivo foi avaliar o efeito de fontes e doses de selênio via foliar na cultura de feijão. O experimento foi instalado em delineamento de blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 2x5, com quatro repetições. O primeiro fator refere-se à duas fontes de selênio (selenato de sódio –Na2SeO4 e selenito de sódio – Na2SeO3). O segundo fator as doses de selênio (0; 100; 200; 300; 400 e 500 g ha-1). Foi avaliado: altura de plantas; níveis de toxicidade; produtividade; classificação de peneiras; peso médio de sementes; número de vagens e sementes por planta, viabilidade de sementes e teor de selênio no grão. Os resultados não apresentaram diferença significativa em relação ao número de grãos e vagens por planta e número de grãos por vagem. A aplicação de Na2SeO4 na dose de 250 g ha-1  proporcionou melhor produtividade. A aplicação de Se reduziu a altura das plantas de feijão e também apresentou sintomas de fitotoxidade. Foi possível aumentar o teor de Se em feijão independente da fonte na adubação foliar. A biofortificação agronômica com Se em feijão é melhor alcançada na dose de  de 414 g ha-1 na forma de  Na2SeO4, contudo não é a dose ideal visando a ingestão diária recomendada.
Paternidade afetivamente inscrita no cuidado ao filho nos primeiros meses de vida: desafios para a enfermagem
Authors: Bastos Vitor de Oliveira , Barcia Leila Leontina do Couto , Souza Sônia Regina de , Campos Carolina de Alcantara , Oliveira Mariana Lopes de , Melo Bruna Costa Pereira de , Silva Letícia Abreu da , Coelho Vitória Aparecida Monteiro , Souza Sallisa da Silva
Published: June 2024

Historicamente, as mulheres eram exclusivamente responsáveis pela criação dos filhos, enquanto os homens desempenhavam o papel de provedores financeiros da família, com pouca participação na gestação e no cuidado das crianças. Essa divisão era resultado de fatores culturais, históricos e sociais Através da paternidade afetivamente inscrita, identifica-se a inclusão da figura paterna no equilíbrio nas relações de gênero, influenciando a dinâmica familiar. Objetivos: Descrever o cuidado paterno ao filho nos primeiros meses de vida do recém-nascido;Relacionar a presença  paterna no apoio à esposa e ao filho nos primeiros meses de vida do recém-nascido; Analisar o cuidado paterno na preservação da saúde do filho segundo o conceito de paternidade afetivamente inscrita. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório com abordagem qualitativa. Resultados: Participaram 12 pais de recém-nascidos com entrevista de forma digital. A licença paternidade é um direito a ser conquistado. Foi identificada a presença do pai nos cuidados prestados ao filho; o apoio do pai na divisão dos cuidados do filho como forma de diminuir a sobrecarga de trabalho da mulher e o cuidado do pai com atitudes que influenciam na conservação/preservação da saúde do filho. A paternidade carece de reconhecimento no contexto do nascimento de uma criança no ambiente sociocultural e profissional. A interação afetiva influencia no desenvolvimento integral do recém-nascido. Conclusão: A paternidade afetivamente inscrita é essencial para o desenvolvimento integral da criança e crucial na saúde familiar. Os enfermeiros têm um papel fundamental em promover esse cuidado inclusivo. Estratégias que promovam uma prática clínica acolhedora para os pais são necessárias.
MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA
Authors: Anyebe Daniel , Wołoszyn Andrzej
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the nexus between the macroeconomic environment and entrepreneurship in Nigeria using linear regression with ARMA (autoregressive moving average) analysis. Results indicate a positive relationship between GDP per capita and both new businesses registered and new business density, highlighting the role of economic prosperity in fostering entrepreneurial activity. Conversely, inflation exerts a negative influence on entrepreneurship, with higher inflation rates associated with reduced new business registrations and lower business density. Access to financing emerges as a crucial factor, as reflected in the positive correlation between monetary sector credit to the private sector and new business registered. However, the significance of this relationship is marginally significant, prompting further inquiry into credit provision mechanisms. Furthermore, government expenditure on education is found to negatively impact entrepreneurship, underscoring the importance of aligning education spending with entrepreneurship development initiatives. The findings underscore the need for targeted policies aimed at promoting economic growth, mitigating inflationary pressures, enhancing access to financing, and aligning education spending with entrepreneurship support programs to create a conducive environment for entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria.
Analisis Kesesuaian Perlakuan Akuntansi Pembiayaan Musyarakah Dengan PSAK 106
Authors: Putri Rilia , Solehah Lilis
Published: June 2024

Di Indonesia sendiri masih banyak pembiayaan syari’ah yang belum sesuai dengan prinsip syari’ah. Praktik pembiayaan pada sebagian besar lembaga keuangan syari’ah di Indonesia belum sesuai dengan prinsip syari’ah. Menurut Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (2017) PSAK yang berkenaan dengan musyarakah adalah PSAK nomor 106. PSAK tersebut bertujuan mengakui, mengukur, menyajikan dan mengungkapkan transaksi-transaksi atau kejadian-kejadian oprasional suatu organisasi. Tetapi penekanan pada PSAK tersebut adalah pada pengakuan dan pengukuran transaksi yang terjadi pada musyarakah sehingga dapat memberi penilaian pada transaksi yang berlaku dilapangan.  Perlakuan akuntansi yang diterapkan KSPPS Khairu Ummah Bogor mengenai pengakuan akuntansi terhadap pembiayaan musyarakah yang terdiri dari pengakuan investasi, pengakuan kerugian, pengakuan piutang, dan pengakuan beban telah sesuai dengan PSAK 106. Namun, praktik pengakuan akuntansi pembiayaan musyarakah mengenai pengakuan keuntungan belum sesuai dengan PSAK 106 karena pengakuan keuntungan dihitung bukan dari laporan keuangan melainkan atas hasil proyeksi.
Analysis on Data Governance Policy in the Health Sector of Zambia: Perspective of Big Data
Authors: Chikwanda Kampamba , Steven Daka
Published: June 2024

The study explored the data governance policy in Zambia's health sector, focusing on big data. To fully realize the potential of data in our digital age, proper data governance is required. However, questions have been expressed concerning Zambia's health sector's ability to exploit data as a valuable resource due to the state of data governance. This study attempts to address this critical issue and shed light on the functions of big data governance aspects in the health sector. This work is significant because it has the potential to improve healthcare service quality, decision-making, and resource allocation through strong data governance. This study aims to bridge the gap between data governance and the requirements of big data in the Zambian health sector by reviewing existing policies, procedures, and practices. A mixed methods approach is used in the research, involving qualitative interviews with key informants and secondary data analysis. To get a full understanding of data governance difficulties, practices, and their alignment with big data demands, thematic and content analysis methodologies were used. The findings show that data governance is critical to managing data in the health sector, yet gaps in governance procedures impede the efficient implementation of ICT efforts. These concerns are exacerbated by challenges relating to competent human resources and ICT infrastructure. Accountability and transparency are also identified as areas for improvement. While this study offers insight on the existing state of affairs, it recognizes its limits and advocates for further research to investigate specific aspects of policy implementation. Nonetheless, this study contributes significantly to the field of big data and data governance in the Zambian health sector, encouraging stakeholders to work for an ICT driven, data-governed future that promotes openness, accountability, and improved healthcare results. Finally, this article emphasizes the importance of improving data governance procedures in Zambia's health sector, as well as the transformative potential of big data in healthcare as a catalyst for good change in the country's healthcare environment.
A STUDY ON CAUSES OF LAPSATION FROM THE INSURANCE POLICYHOLDER PERSPECTIVE OF VIJAYAWADA CITY
Authors: LAKSHMI. ALLURI Mrs. SIVA NAGA , MOHINI Dr. P.V.
Published: June 2024

The human experience is replete with many hazards and uncertainties. One effective approach to mitigating the impact of these risks and losses is to get insurance coverage. Insurance plays a significant role within the financial sector of the Indian economy. Life insurance has emerged as an essential component of the human existence. As it is the essential all the earning people are approached to buy the policy, but as life transforms so many factors are influencing them to not to pay the premium and that leads to lapsation. If the rate of lapsation is huge its impact on financial health of the company. The present study is aimed at causes of lapsation from the policy holder perspective and collected data from the selected sample of policy holders in the Vijayawada city, Andhra Pradesh. The collected sample is analysed with statistical tools for drafting the conclusions and meaningful suggestions.
Probing Bias Reduction to Improve Comparability of Lint Cotton Water and Moisture Contents at Moisture Equilibrium
Authors: Montalvo Joseph , Von Hoven Terri , Byler Richard , Boykin Debbie
Published: June 2024

The Karl Fischer Titration (KFT) standard test method is specific for water in lint cotton and designed for samples conditioned to moisture equilibrium. There is no standard method for equilibrium moisture content by oven drying (OD). The KFT technique is specific for water; in the OD procedure the weight of the loss volatiles at 105 to 110°C is the measure of moisture content, all of which is incorrectly attributed to water. The results from OD we call "moisture content" and from KFT "water content". Different OD procedures, with dissimilar sample conditioning systems, drying ovens, size, and number of weighing bottles in the oven, currently are used to make measurements. Yet, no comprehensive study of the multiple causes of the difference between equilibrium water and moisture content has been reported. To assist with explaining the observed disparity, the present effort develops a list of six potential OD biases. The origin of these biases is incomplete drying and weight change due to side reactions in opposite directions. Using a control cotton, the biases were measured at moisture equilibrium in four different OD procedures. The corrections were applied to the moisture content data from a dozen Mississippi cotton samples analyzed by the same OD methods. Method grand mean results were 7.73% water compared to moisture content before/after bias correction, respectively: 7.19/7.80, 7.50/7.80, 7.42/7.69, and 7.79/7.92. By changing OD features it was possible to suppress one bias over the other. Samples were conditioned to more stringent specifications to provide precise data to test the hypotheses in this research.
Influence of Lygus-Traited Cotton Technology on Performance of Commonly Used Inecticides for Tarnished Plant Bug Management Prior to Bloom
Authors: Huoni Michael , Crow Whitney , Gore Jeff , Cook Don , Towles Tyler , Catchot Angus
Published: June 2024

The tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), is the most economically damaging insect pest of cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L., production in the Mid-South region of the U.S. In Mississippi alone, tarnished plant bug caused approximately $270 in losses per hectare and accounted for nearly 70,000 lost bales per annum during 2021 and 2022. Insecticide use is the foundation of integrated pest management strategies for control of tarnished plant bug in the Mid-South. Prior to bloom, acephate, imidacloprid, and sulfoxaflor are commonly used insecticides for tarnished plant bug management. Research was conducted in the Mississippi Delta region with commonly used insecticides prior to bloom to evaluate their performance in non-ThryvOnTM and ThryvOn cotton varieties. Research suggests that imidacloprid has a limited fit in non-ThryvOn cotton production. However, these data indicate that the additional mode of action provided by ThryvOn cotton could extend the longevity of imidacloprid, along with other commonly used insecticides in Mid-South cotton production.
Cotton Response and Palmer Amaranth Control with Mixtures of Glufosinate and Residual Herbicides
Authors: Cahoon Charles , York Alan , Jordan David , Seagroves Richard
Published: June 2024

Recommendations to control glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) typically include glufosinate applied postemergence (POST) and residual herbicides applied both preemergence and POST. Residual herbicide options for POST application are limited primarily to pyrithiobac and the chloroacetamides herbicides acetochlor and S-metolachlor. Labeling for pyrithiobac warns of injury when mixed with metolachlor. No published information is available on crop or weed response to mixtures of glufosinate plus acetochlor, with or without pyrithiobac. Tolerance of WideStrike® cotton and Palmer amaranth control with glufosinate applied alone to 1- to 2-leaf cotton, glufosinate mixed with pyrithiobac or micro-encapsulated acetochlor or S-metolachlor, and three-way combinations of glufosinate plus acetochlor or S-metolachlor plus pyrithiobac were evaluated in field experiments. These treatments were followed by a second application of glufosinate and diuron plus MSMA directed at layby. Prior to the second application, glufosinate early POST alone controlled Palmer amaranth 77%. Pyrithiobac mixed with glufosinate increased control 10 to 11%, whereas acetochlor and S-metolachlor increased control 12 to 14%. Control was similar with glufosinate plus acetochlor with or without pyrithiobac, whereas combinations of glufosinate plus S-metolachlor plus pyrithiobac were 4 to 5% more effective than glufosinate plus S-metolachlor. Pyrithiobac increased cotton necrosis 3 to 4% and reduced growth 5% 7 d after application compared to glufosinate alone. Acetochlor and S-metolachlor increased necrosis 14 to 18% and reduced growth 7 to 10%. Necrosis was similar with glufosinate plus acetochlor with or without pyrithiobac. Pyrithiobac added to glufosinate plus S-metolachlor increased necrosis 3 to 4%. Injury was transient, and no differences in lint yield were noted among herbicide treatments.
First Stage Mote System Particulate Emission Factors for Cotton Gins: Particle Size Distribution Characteristics
Authors: Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of total particulate stack sampling and particle size analyses. In 2006 and again in 2013, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 2.5 µm (PM2.5). This created an urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues, because EPA AP-42 cotton gin PM2.5 emission factors were limited. In addition, current EPA AP-42 included combined mote cleaner PM10 (particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 10 µm) and total particulate emission factors and not individual mote system emission factors. The objective of this study was to characterize particulate emissions for 1st stage mote systems from cotton gins across the cotton belt based on particle size distribution analysis of total particulate samples from EPA-approved stack sampling methods. Average measured PM2.5, PM6, and PM10 emission factors based on the mass and particle size analyses of EPA Method 17 total particulate filter and wash samples from five gins (14 total test runs) were 0.00063 kg/227-kg bale (0.0014 lb/500-lb bale), 0.0054 kg/bale (0.012 lb/bale), and 0.0091 kg/bale (0.020 lb/bale), respectively. The 1st stage mote system particle size distributions were characterized by an average mass median diameter of 16.4 µm (aerodynamic equivalent diameter). Based on system average emission factors, the ratio of PM2.5 to total particulate was 2.49%, PM6 to total was 21.6%, and PM10 to total was 36.0%.
Multicomponent crystals: Solubility enhancement of simvastatin using arginine and glycine coformers
Authors: Sopyan Iyan , Elizabeth Karyn , Megantara Sandra , Kaffah Silmy
Published: June 2024

Context: Simvastatin can be modified by the formation of multicomponent crystals to increase its solubility. Aims: To compare the solubility of multicomponent simvastatin crystals to pure simvastatin. Methods: The in silico study of simvastatin and the coformers arginine and glycine revealed non-covalent interactions, so multicomponent preparations of simvastatin crystals were prepared by solvent evaporation using a mole ratio of 1:1; 1:2 and 2:1. Results: Each simvastatin-arginine and simvastatin-glycine ratio increased the solubility, with the highest increase observed for the 1:2 ratio compared to pure simvastatin. Conclusions: Simvastatin-arginine multicomponent crystals (1:2) showed the best dissolution profile in phosphate buffer medium pH 7.0 with 67.69% dissolution, while simvastatin-glycine multicomponent crystals (1:2) exhibited the best dissolution profile in buffer media pH 1.2 with 16.19% dissolution. Characterization of the multicomponent crystals revealed a shift in the peaks, a decreased melting point, and enthalpy, indicating decreased % crystallinity and the formation of a new solid phase.