bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treatment of Kümmell’s disease following the occurrence of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture
Authors: Park Se-Jun
Published: November 2021

Background: The incidence of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is increasing with the increase in the elderly population. Kümmell’s disease following OVCF occurrence is not a rare complication and is frequently associated with severe pain or neurologic deficit with progressive kyphotic deformity. Kümmell’s disease initially meant post-traumatic delayed vertebral collapse, but now it is also termed nonunion, osteonecrosis, or intravertebral vacuum cleft, all of which suggest the disruption of the healing process.Current Concepts: The major pathogenesis of Kümmell’s disease is a vascular compromise caused by mechanical stress or intravascular pathology. The key radiologic sign to diagnose Kümmell’s disease is the presence of intravertebral vacuum cleft, observed using simple X-ray, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most useful diagnostic tool showing gas or fluid signals. The risk factors for the progression of Kümmell’s disease after OVCF include middle-column injury, confined low signal intensity on T2-weighted image, posterior wall combined fracture, kyphotic angle >10°, and a height loss >15%. Its treatment can be broadly classified as conservative treatment, bone cement injection, and surgical treatment. The appropriate treatment method is selected based on the pain intensity, neurological symptoms, and the severity of the kyphotic deformity.Discussion and Conclusion: Kümmell’s disease usually develops along with osteoporosis. Therefore, the treatment should be focused on relief from symptoms associated with Kümmell’s disease and osteoporosis. It is recommended that an anabolic agent should be administered after the diagnosis of Kümmell’s disease, regardless of the treatment modality.
Pharmacotherapy for gout
Authors: Son Chang-Nam
Published: November 2021

Background: Gout is a common disease that is mainly caused by hyperuricemia. Although it is relatively easy to treat, adherence to drug treatment and the rate at which treatment targets are met is low.Current Concepts: For the treatment of acute gout attack, colchicine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and glucocorticoids can be used alone or in combination depending on the severity of symptoms. To prevent gout attacks, patients are started on colchicine prior to or concurrent with treatment with uric acid–lowering drugs. The treatment is maintained until serum uric acid levels have returned to normal, and the patient has had no acute attacks for three to six months. Ultimately, the symptoms of gout are controlled in the long term by treating the patient’s hyperuricemia. For this purpose, allopurinol, febuxostat, and benzbromarone are used, and the side effects and contraindications for each drug should be checked. The goal for the treatment of chronic gout is to maintain a serum uric acid concentration below 6.0 mg/dL.Discussion and Conclusion: Patients visit the emergency departments of hospitals for sudden gout attacks. However, gout is a chronic disease that requires the lifelong use of uric acid–lowering agents. Therefore, it is necessary to educate patients on a serum urate-based treat-to-target approach.
HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PREDICTION OF DISEASE SEVERITY AND MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS
Authors: Mustafić Sehveta , Brkić Selmira , Mujić-Ibralić Alma
Published: November 2021

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a systemic inflammatory response of
the body caused by a severe infection. The aim of this study was to examine the importance
of hematological parameters and c-reactive protein (CRP) in the diagnosis of sepsis,
assessment of disease severity, and prediction of final outcome of these patients. The
prospective study included 106 hospitalized patients with a clinical diagnosis of sepsis.
Haematological parameters and CRP correlated with sepsis stage, and using ROC (Receiver
operating characteristic) analysis were evaluated in the prediction of the final outcome of
these patients. Among haematological parameters, patients with sepsis had a significantly
higher proportion of total unsegmented neutrophil granulocytes, a lower percentage of
lymphocytes, as well as a lower total platelet count (p<0.05 for all measurements). An
excellent positive correlation was found between serum CRP concentration and disease stage
(r=0.77). The best predictive value for the presence of sepsis was shown by CRP at the cut-
off value of 165 mg/L (AUC 0.98), followed by the percentage of unsegmented neutrophil
granulocytes for the cut-off value of 15.5 (AUC 0.67), and the percentage of lymphocytes
less than 9.9 (AUC 0.66), platelets lower than 118x109/L (AUC 0.63). At the CRP cut-off
value of 294.7 mg/L (AUC 0.84; 95% CI 0.74-0.93), death could be predicted in 80.95% of
patients with sepsis, with the sensitivity of 43.75% and the specificity of 89.71% (p<0.0001).
By monitoring changes in haematological parameters and CRP concentration in combination
with other clinical and laboratory indicators, disease severity and final outcome in patients
with sepsis can be predicted.

Key words: CRP, lymphocytes, platelets, SIRS, sepsis
PERCEPTIVE-MOTOR SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Authors: Salkić Adelisa , Nikolić Milena
Published: November 2021

Perceptual-motor skills (PMS) are very important for the functioning of children in general,
including children with developmental disabilities, and enable a person to, based on the
stimulus through movement it acts on the space that is surrounded. This paper aims to review
the research of enriched knowledge of PMS of children with disabilities, which emphasized
the importance of performing activities of everyday life and the acquisition of academic
skills. The papers collected a search of electronic databases using the keywords: PMS,
children with disabilities, visual perception, gross and fine motor skills, visual-motor
coordination, visual-motor integration. Criteria for the selection of papers have been
published in full and in the last 10 years. A total of 12 works met the criteria. The results of
the research review showed that children with disabilities have a limitation in PMS, and
showed that PMS differ separately from the type and degree of difficulty, but differences also
exist within the same category of children with disabilities. Implementation of education and
rehabilitation programs improves PMS. The results showed that there is a correlation between
PMS and activities of everyday life and a correlation between visual perceptions and the
acquisition of reading skills. It is important to point out that PMS can be practiced and it is
important to implement incentive programs for children with disabilities, but also children at
risk for some difficulty, to prevent possible difficulties that children may have in performing
daily life activities and in acquiring academic skills. The results of the presented research
should be considered concerning the limitations of the presented research, but also to the
limitations of this research.
Keywords: visual-motor integration, fine and gross motor skills, developmental difficulties
The Investigation of the Calcium Metabolism Changes in Rheumatic Mitral Valve Patients
Authors: Çelik Aziz İnan , Coşkun Reşit , Karaaslan Muhammet Buğra , Bezgin Tahir , Karakoyun Süleyman , Çağdaş Metin
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Rheumatic mitral valve disease (RMVD) is associated with autoimmune heart valve injury. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D are two essential molecules that have effects on the immune system. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between PTH and vitamin D in patients with RMVD.

Patients and Methods: We investigated 81 patients with RMVD and 75 healthy subjects. According to Wilkins score, baseline clinical, laboratory, and echocardiographic parameters were recorded, and all RMVD patients were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed between the groups.

Results: Vitamin D levels were significantly low in the RMVD group. Patients were stratified according to Wilkins score [Wilkins score<7 (n= 50) vs. Wilkins score ≥7 (n= 31)]. Age, BMI, and PTH were significantly higher, and mitral valve area was significantly lower in Wilkins score ≥7 patients. In multivariate analysis, age (OR= 1.052; 95% CI 1.005-1.100, p= 0.028) and PTH (OR= 1.017; 95% CI 1.000-1.033, p= 0.047) were found to be independent predictors of high Wilkins score.

Conclusion: This study showed that vitamin D levels were low in patients with RMVD. According to the Wilkins score, PTH levels were significantly high in patients with a high Wilkins score. Changes in PTH and vitamin D levels may trigger inflammation and be responsible for valve damage.
A matemática não é um monstro: jogos teatrais e matemática em um curso de extensão para professores
Authors: Borovoy de Sant’ana Vinicius , Dias da Silva Maia Porto Maria Beatriz
Published: November 2021

O trabalho ora apresentado traz um recorte da dissertação de Mestrado Profissional, realizado no Programa de Pós-graduação de Ensino em Educação Básica – Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, que articulou o teatro e a Educação Matemática a partir de um curso de extensão, denominado Dramatemática, produto educativo desenvolvido durante o curso, para professores dos Anos Iniciais atuantes em matemática. Para efetivação do trabalho, foi considerada a seguinte pergunta norteadora: qual matemática os professores dos anos iniciais desenvolvem a partir de jogos dramáticos e/ou teatrais? A fim de responder a esse questionamento foram desenvolvidas, em dez encontros, atividades de introdução à linguagem teatral e situações em que a matemática foi apresentada de forma colaborativa, crítica e contextualizada. Como objetivo principal, buscamos entender como os jogos dramáticos e/ou teatrais podem contribuir para a formação continuada dos professores dematemática do primeiro segmento do Ensino Fundamental. A pesquisa trata de uma investigação qualitativa e, para coleta de dados, foi realizada a observação dos participantes, registros contínuos, gravação dos encontros e avaliação final do curso. A avaliação final continha seis perguntas e, a partir das respostas, foram criadas três categorias. Para este trabalho ampliaremos a categoria “desmistificação da matemática (A matemática não é um monstro)”, buscando entender o medo que, de certa forma, é histórico e cultural da matemática.
Uma tarde com Lydia Hortélio: “olhar menino” para “aprender menino”
Authors: Alves dos Santos José Douglas
Published: November 2021

Neste texto apresentamos um relato de experiência de uma tarde com Lydia Hortélio, em que a educadora e musicóloga refletiu sobre “olhar menino” para “aprender menino”. Esse “olhar menino” está associado à criança interior, que tem o potencial de ressignificar nosso modo de vida, nossa percepção do mundo e nossas práticas socioeducativas. Para alcançar esse olhar, ou para chegar a esse grau de compreensão e de desenvolvimento, teríamos então que “aprender menino”, o que de acordo com Lydia só é possível se nos aproximarmos da fonte, ou seja, das crianças, que ao viverem em uma sociedade regida pela lógica adultocêntrica são consideradas em segundo plano no que diz respeito às práticas sociais, culturais e políticas.
Infância, educação e trabalho: relações contraditórias na vida da criança no contexto capitalista
Authors: Garcia Barbosa Ivone , Teles Martins Telma Aparecida , Soares Marcos Antônio
Published: November 2021

Este texto discute a relação entre infância, educação e trabalho na sociedade capitalista, apoiando-se no entendimento que essas dimensões da vida social são constructos sócio-históricos situados em um dado contexto e demarcados nas/pelas lutas de classes. As análises elaboradas consideram as diferentes dimensões e os seus múltiplos condicionantes da vida das crianças de baixa renda, moradoras do campo e da cidade, que se submetem, de algum modo, à lógica do trabalho e ao sistema de produção capitalista. Com base numa pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo como referência o método materialista histórico-dialético, destaca-se dados de pesquisas realizadas sobre o tema e os indicadores sociais que retratam a infância brasileira e goiana que se educam pelo/no mundo do trabalho. Nesse cenário, estatísticas recentes ressaltam que o trabalho infantil vem assumindo uma linha ascendente em estados brasileiros como Goiás, contrariando a legislação vigente no país. As evidências anunciam tanto a conformação quanto a resistência dos diferentes sujeitos sociais – incluindo as próprias crianças – no que tange à busca de consolidação dos direitos humanos, em particular, dos direitos das crianças em âmbito mundial e nacional, sendo urgente defender e construir propostas referenciadas em uma educação integral emancipadora.
FORMULATION AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF HIGH PROTEIN DIET PRODUCED FROM YELLOW MAIZE (Zea mays) SOYA BEAN (GLYCINE MAX), PUMPKIN (Cucurbita pepo) SEED AND FISH (Alestes nurse) MEAL
Authors: Chamba G. , Falmata A. S. , Bintu B. P. , Maryam B. K. , Modu S.
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was to produce high protein diet for growing children from yellow maize, soya bean, pumpkin seed and fish meal. The raw materials were subjected to different processing techniques. The yellow maize (YM) was blended with different proportions of soya bean (SB), pumpkin seeds (PS) and fish meal (FM) with a view to formulating a high protein diet to address protein Energy Malnutrition. The formulated food Blends were; Blend 1 (70 % YM: 30 % SB), Blend 2 (70 % YM: 30 % PS), Blend 3 (70 % YM: 30 % FM), Blend 4 (70 % YM: 20 % SB :10 % PS), Blend 5 (70 % YM: 15 % SB: 15 % FM), Blend 6 (60 % YM: 20 % PS: 20 % FM), and a therapeutic milk (F-100) was used as a control diet. The raw materials and the food Blends were assayed for proximate, mineral, vitamin content and amino acid profile. The data obtained were analyzed statistically. The results of the proximate composition showed significant (p<0.05) decrease in moisture, protein, total fat and fibre contents of the fermented yellow maize, roasted soya bean and pumpkin seed while that of the dried fish showed significant (P<0.05) increase.  The results shows that food Blend 6 had highest values for protein (17.77±0.09 %), total fat (6.00±0.27%) and total energy (388.10±0.29 Kcal/100g). A Significant (P<0.05) difference was observed in the mineral element content of yellow maize and fish meal after fermentation and drying respectively, while an increase was observed in roasted soya bean and pumpkin seed. The food Blend 5 recorded higher value for Na, and K, while the control diet had higher value for P, Zn, Fe and Cu. An increase in B-group vitamins, and vitamin C, were observed in the samples, while decreased in fat soluble vitamins A and E were observed in fermented yellow maize and dried fish, while decrease was observed in roasted soybean and pumpkin seed. The control diet had higher value for all the vitamins analyzed compared to the food Blends, except for vitamin A and E. The result of the amino acid profile showed that the levels of the essential amino acids were increased in the fermented yellow maize, and dried fish, while a reduction was observed in roasted soya bean and pumpkin seed. However, all the prepared food Blends were enhanced in terms of essential amino acid, but more enhanced in food Blend 6, followed very closely by food Blend 5. The amino acid profile of the control Blend was higher than those of the food Blends1, 2, 3 and 4. Thus, the high energy and protein contents of the formulated diets are adequate in the management of PEM.
Development and Evaluation of Fast dissolving Film of Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Authors: Malviya Vedanshu , Pande Srikant
Published: November 2021

The intention of the present study was to formulate the oral dispersible film of Fluoxetine hydrochloride using pullulan as a polymer and to evaluate it with the different parameters. The drug-excipients studies were carried out in order to determine any type of incompatibilities by using Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The oral dispersible films were prepared using solvent casting method using pullulan as a polymer. Glycerin was used as a plasticizer. The prepared films were evaluated for the parameters like physical appearance, thickness, folding endurance, In-vitro disintegration, mechanical properties, surface pH, drug content uniformity, taste evaluation, In-vitro dissolution test and stability study. The X5 formulation was found to be stable and appropriate in its evaluation parameters than compared to other formulations. The folding endurance was found to be 259±2.53, disintegration time was found to be 04±0.69, thickness was found to be 0.081±0.003, tensile strength was found to be 5.55, the % elongation was found to be 27.50, the maximum percentage drug release was found to be 95.80% in 30 minutes. The drug content was found to be 99.86 with surface pH of 6.8. In the stability studies of the formulation the product was found to be stable for 90 days. The oral dispersible film is simple to administer and very much effective for the patients and the prepared film of fluoxetine hydrochloride proves to be potential candidate for safe and effective oral dispersible drug delivery.
Novel Determination of Anti-Hypertensive Combination; Benidipine Hydrochloride and Nebivolol Hydrochloride by High Performance Chromatographic Method
Authors: Gupta Tiruveedhi V.L.N. Balaji , Rao Battula Venkateswara , Babu Bonige Kishore , B. Tejeswarudu
Published: November 2021

This research work was designed to establish and validate a novel stability indicating RP-HPLC method for the combined determination of Benidipine hydrochloride (BHE) and Nebivolol hydrochloride (NHE) in bulk and tablets, dependent on ICH guidelines.The assay method to analyse BHE and NHE was optimized with isocratic elution using acetonitrile: 0.1M acetate buffer (45:55, pH 5.1), Lichrospher ODS RP-18 column and flow pace of 1 ml/min. Total time for single run was 14 min. The injection quantity was 20μl, and was detected at 249nm. The method was verified on a concentration series of 1.25-10μg/ml (NHE) and 1.0-10μg/ml (BHE) for precision, accuracy and linearity. The LOD values were 0.059µg/ml and 0.028µg/ml for NHE and BHE, respectively. The LOQ values were 0.196µg/ml for NHE and 0.094µg/ml for BHE. The recovery percentages were 98.60-100.11% (BHE) and 98.94-101.50% (NHE) with relative standard deviation 0.250-0.694% (BHE) and 0.183-0.400% (NHE). The method was also observed to be efficient, and was sufficiently specific to measure BHE and NHE in the presence of stress-produced degradation products.
Medical Devices Maintenance Campaign: An Experience of COVID-19 Emergency Response in Ethiopia
Authors: Gamessa Tadesse Waktola , Tadesse Zerihun Ketema , Abebe Samuel Tadesse , Ibrahim Mahdi Abdella , Obse Regassa Bayisa , Ahmed Yakob Seman
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we have presented the medical devices maintenance campaign experience conducted in Ethiopia as part of COVID-19 emergency response. We have described the approaches and methods followed before and during this maintenance campaign. We have also discussed the results of the maintenance campaign and its cost implications. The paper briefly describes the challenges faced during the maintenance campaign. Finally, this article reveals few gaps identified in medical devices management, utilization and provides essential recommendations. The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and measures taken to increase the availability of functional medical devices during COVID-19 pandemic when all medical resources have been limited globally.
Hilliardiellia aristata: Review of its Medicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological properties
Authors: Maroyi Alfred
Published: November 2021

Hilliardiellia aristata is a herbaceous plant species used as traditional medicine in southern Africa. The current investigation is aimed at reviewing the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and medicinal uses of H. aristata. Results of the current study are based on literature search on pharmacological properties, phytochemistry and medicinal uses of H. aristata using information obtained from several internet sources such as Scopus, Elsevier, SciFinder, Google Scholar, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, BMC and Web of Science. Other sources of information included pre-electronic sources such as journal articles, theses, book chapters, books and other scientific publications obtained from the University library. The current study showed that H. aristata is used as a protective charm, traditional medicine for kidney problems, fever, headache, respiratory infections and malaria. Ethnopharmacological research identified glaucolides, lactones, alkaloids, phenols, tannins, glycosides, terpenoids, saponins, flavonoids and steroids from the aerial parts and leaves of H. aristata. The aerial parts, leaves, roots and whole plant parts of H. aristata exhibited anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiplasmodial, antiprotozoal, larvicidal and cytotoxicity activities. Hilliardiella aristata should be subjected to detailed phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological studies.
Quantification Of Novel Dpp4 Inhibitor - Vildagliptin By Spectrophotometric And Chromatographic Techniques: Brief Review
Authors: D. Gnanasekaran , R. Gandhimathi
Published: November 2021

A review is presented on different analytical techniques used for quantitative analysis of novel Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4) - Vildagliptin. Endeavours have been made to examine all the pertinent references to the degree conceivable. The review discusses the pros and cons of the cited analytical techniques, which will aid to give understand into the methods used for determination of Vildagliptin, from clinical isolates and from its pharmaceutical dosage forms. The major focus of this review is the basic as well as advanced analytical techniques established for determination of Vildagliptin. The procedures outlined here have been exhibited to be helpful for assessment of Vildagliptin and may discover application in dissecting other related properties.
Hội đua bò bảy núi của người Khmer ở An Giang: truyền thống và biến đổi
Authors: Lâm Thị Mai Sương Tú
Published: November 2021

Hội đua bò là một trong những nét văn hóa đặc sắc của người Khmer An Giang được hình thành do những đặc trưng về địa lý tự nhiên kết hợp với đặc trưng văn hóa bản địa. Qua thời gian, Hội đua bò dần chiếm vị trí quan trọng trong đời sống tinh thần của người Khmer. Đã có nhiều tác giả nghiên cứu về lịch sử hình thành của Hội đua bò cũng như vai trò của Hội trong đời sống của người Khmer, tuy nhiên đi sâu vào phân tích sự biến đổi giữa truyền thống và hiện đại thì hầu như chưa có. Bài viết làm rõ nguồn gốc của Hội đua bò bắt nguồn từ trò chơi dân gian có liên quan đến truyền thống canh tác lúa nước của người Khmer với hai hình thức đua phổ biến là đua trên đường và đua trên ruộng. Qua hoạt động đua bò, người Khmer có dịp vui chơi, hội họp cùng chia sẻ kinh nghiệm nuôi bò, thuần dưỡng và huấn luyện bò, đây cũng là ý nghĩa của Hội đua bò trong đời sống tinh thần của người Khmer ở An Giang. Cùng với sự phát triển của xã hội, Hội đua bò của người Khmer đã có những biến đổi trong những năm gần đây. Những biến đổi này đã phần nào ảnh hưởng đến các giá trị truyền thống của Hội, đồng thời cũng tác động đến đời sống tinh thần của cộng đồng. Trong giới hạn bài viết, người viết đưa ra một số nhận định về sự biến đổi của Hội hiện nay so với truyền thống trên phương diện tích cực và tiêu cực, từ đó góp phần định hướng bảo tồn và phát huy các giá trị của Hội.
Phong cảnh An Giang từ thực tế đến tác phẩm hội họa
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân
Published: November 2021

An Giang là một tỉnh thuộc vùng Tây Nam Bộ, là vùng sông nước, với những cánh đồng phì nhiêu màu mỡ. Thiên nhiên, con người nơi đây cũng đã đi vào những tác phẩm hội họa không kém phần sống động với những hoạt động mưu sinh và những nét sinh hoạt đời thường. Trong bài viết này, chúng ta sẽ thấy phong cảnh An Giang được thể hiện khác nhau qua góc nhìn của các họa sĩ, tạo nên sự phong phú cho thể loại tranh phong cảnh nói chung và tranh phong cảnh về An Giang nói riêng. Qua đó góp phần làm rõ hơn về thể loại tranh phong cảnh trong quan hệ với đề tài sáng tác liên quan đặc điểm đất nước, con người ở một địa phương nhất định.
Ảnh hưởng của khí ozone và thời gian bảo quản đến sự thay đổi một số đặc tính của trái cam Sành (Citrus nobilis var. Typicar) sau thu hoạch
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Ngân , Nguyễn Thị Mai Hạnh
Published: November 2021

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm mục tiêu đánh giá tác động của khí ozone và thời gian bảo quản đến sự thay đổi một số đặc tính của trái cam Sành (Citrus nobilis var. Typicar) sau thu hoạch. Thí nghiệm được bố trí theo kiểu hoàn toàn ngẫu nhiên, 2 nhân tố (phương pháp xử lý ozone và  thời gian bảo quản), với 6 lần lặp lại. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy xử lý khí ozone với nồng độ 1,3 ppm làm chậm sự thay đổi màu sắc của vỏ trái, màu sắc và trị số pH dịch trái. Màu sắc vỏ trái, màu sắc dịch trái, hàm lượng vitamin C, hàm lượng nước trong vỏ và thịt trái giảm theo thời gian bảo quản.
Điều kiện thủy phân phụ phẩm cá tra bằng vi khuẩn Bacillus subtilis và ứng dụng làm thức ăn cho gà Tam hoàng
Authors: Phan Uyên Nguyên , Trần Phương Lan
Published: November 2021

Lượng lớn phụ phẩm sinh ra trong chế biến cá tra fillet là một trong những nguy cơ gây ô nhiễm môi trường và tăng chi phí sản xuất do yêu cầu phải xử lý. Tận dụng những phụ phẩm này để phát triển các sản phẩm giá trị gia tăng không chỉ giải quyết các vấn đề nan giải trên mà còn giúp tạo ra nhiều phúc lợi khác. Trong nghiên cứu này phụ phẩm cá tra được thủy phân ở điều kiện pH = 5,72, Bacillus subtilis 1,25%, muối 5,18% cho dịch thủy phân có hàm lượng đạm cao (13,00 g/kg). Phối trộn dịch đạm với hỗn hợp cám gạo và bột mì (7:3) theo tỉ lệ 8:2 để nuôi gà Tam Hoàng thì thấy không có sự khác biệt giữa thức ăn phối chế và thức ăn thương mại trong việc tăng trọng lượng của gà.
Avaliação agronômica para seleção de genótipos de amendoim visando precocidade
Authors: Heuert Jair , Xavier Maxuel Fellipe Nunes , Suassuna Taís de Moraes Falleiro
Published: November 2021

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as características agronômicas de genótipos de amendoim no estado de Goiás. O experimento foi realizado na área experimental da EMBRAPA Arroz e Feijão, no ano agrícola 2020/21, com semeadura manual realizada no dia 10 de dezembro de 2020. Foi utilizado delineamento em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos constaram de oito genótipos, sendo sete linhagens (2133 OL, 2266 OL, 2300 OL, 1253 OL, 2250 OL, 2101 OL e 2717 OL) e uma cultivar (BRS 423 OL), todas desenvolvidas pelo PMA da EMBRAPA. As parcelas foram compostas por duas linhas de três metros de comprimento, espaçamento ente linhas de 0,90 m, intervalo entre parcelas de dois metros e parcela útil 5,4 m2. Os manejos cultural e fitossanitário foram realizados de acordo com as recomendações para a cultura. O estande médio foi de 14 plantas por metro linear. O ensaio foi invertido no dia 12 de abril de 2021, aos 123 DAP. Conclui-se que os genótipos 2133 OL, BRS 423 OL e 2266 OL obtiveram as menores severidades de mancha preta. Somente o 2717 OL, 2133 OL, 2101 OL e 2266 OL apresentaram maturação dos grãos acima de 70%. Houve diferença significativa entre as massas de 100 grãos, podendo atender diferentes nichos de mercado. Os mais produtivos foram o 2717 OL, 2101 OL, 2266 OL, 2250 OL, 1253 OL e 2133 OL demonstraram potencial produtivo acima de 5.200 kg.ha-1, quando colhidos aos 123 DAP.
Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Project-Based Learning in CLIL: Learning Outputs and Psycho-Affective Considerations
Authors: Sánchez-García Rosa , Pavón-Vázquez Víctor
Published: November 2021

The Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach has become one of the most frequent teaching options used as a pivotal element of bilingual programs. Over the last two decades, a lot has been written about its characteristics, its potential, and the methodological approaches that should be used to encourage such programs. Since the main objective of CLIL is to improve the use of the foreign language as a vehicle for communication by students when accessing and manipulating content matter, it seems evident that methodological strategies should be promoted to provide the opportunity to maximize the use of the language within the classroom. In this respect, project-based learning (PBL) is depicted, in principle, as an ideal proposal for CLIL, since its implementation will entail an increase in language management. Especially concerning the content, this will result in an improvement in students’ ability to perform more comfortably in school and, presumably, more effectively. Nevertheless, there might not be such a straightforward cause-effect relationship and, therefore, it is necessary to dig deeper into the real impact of using PBL. This study is aimed at analyzing its influence from the students’ point of view, to drill down on their feelings and behavior towards PBL and how they tackle and solve the arising challenges. Results have shown interesting information about their views on the benefits of working by projects but also some concerns regarding the use of this teaching and learning model.
From Integrating to Learning: Insights from Spanish L2 Multiple Documents Selection in Reading Tasks
Authors: Soliman Maha
Published: November 2021

Previous literature has focused on investigating the use of sources in the classroom and how much they contribute to building a coherent mental representation of the texts. These studies explain how integration from multiple document sources occurs; however, their results are limited to the first language and do not inform about the types of these sources or how they are used. In this sense, the objective of this case study is to identify the types of sources used in four courses of a student exchange program in a Chilean University. The data was collected through focus groups with sixty students and in-depth interviews with four professors to determine in what sense the type of document selected could contribute to the learning process. A content analysis was carried out using Nvivo 12 to report on the pedagogical implications of using these sources in a Spanish L2 teaching setting.
نموذج استراتيجي للخصخصة الناجحة
Authors: الطيب محمد العربي د. عبد الله
Published: November 2021

The importance of this research arises from its attempt to correct the weaknesses encountered by most developing countries namely The Republic of Sudan due to the absence of strategies that set leading guidelines for successful privatization processes. This research provides a full answer to a crucial question] How can successful privatization be achievedin developing countries? [The objective of this research extends to help privatization decision makers to avoid problems arising from application, as well as enhancing privatization programs by offering strong support to achieve their targets. Themethodology adopted by this research is a combination of many research methodologies such as descriptive, analytical, comparative, inductive and deductive approaches. The research findings are many, namely privatization is a complicated phenomenon, andat the same time, represents a junction where interests of conflicting parties meet  corruption & cronyism that may accompany the execution of privatization has aggravated more economic & social problems. The recommendations proposed by this research include, more attention should be paid to promote awareness (among the top executive authorities, senior government staff & privatization process executors) to the risks associated with improper designing & incorrect implementation of privatization. Support and follow-up from the top government authorities to privatization programs will help minimize the problems that might hinder application. Governments to provide their countries with thenecessary prerequisites for successful privatization should adopt proper actions
المنظور الاستراتيجي لوسائل الاتصال في مؤسسات العمل الطوعي. "بالتطبيق على الهلال الأحمر الإماراتي
Authors: محمد داؤود حافظ د. عبده
Published: November 2021

This research studiesthe efforts ofsome of the humanitarianvolunteer work organizations in order toachieve excellence inperformancewith respect tocommunicating withthe public andits beneficiariesas well as thesupportersfor their activities by using theso-calledeffective communicationstrategies.The problem ofresearch is summed up inhow to achievesuccessandleadershipinhumanitarianvolunteer workat the local and international levelby adoptingeffectivecommunicationstrategieswhich stem from the visionofthe organizations themselves, as well as by taking advantage ofemploying their financial capacity andmediaorgans.

One of the mainobjectives of the researchis how toidentifythe communication management betweenvolunteeringinstitutionsand the beneficiaries of their services, as well as evaluatingthe efforts made bythese institutionsin order to establisheffective communicationbetween them and thebeneficiaries of theservicesandthe impact ontheir performance.Theresearcher used thedescriptive methodin which he relied onthe case studymethod. He chose thestudy ofthe UAE RedCrescent Committeeas a case study where the results can be generalizedtothe rest of thesimilarinstitutions.

One of the mainfindings of theresearchisthat the components of strategic thinkingof theinstitutionsthat provide servicesto the communityare necessary componentsto adjust therhythm ofwork, particularly in thevolunteer workof humanitarianorganizations.  Volunteer workinstitutionsthat adopt clearadministrativeandcommunication policiesarethe more successfulthan others, and that’s due toadopting these policies.

The researcher recommendsthe need tolink the strategies of thevolunteer workinstitutions;   the vision, the missionandthetaskscarried out bythe mediaworkingof these institutionsaspublic relations; and this isin order to achievethe totalgoals sought.The researcher recommended alsothe need toconsolidatethe relationship betweenvolunteer workorganizationsand themass communicationmeans even further than they are,andmove away from themarginalrolesexercised bythese meansat the present time.
Mobbing knyttet til barns sosiale hierarki på pedagogiske arenaer
Authors: Kvello Øyvind , Wendelborg Christian
Published: November 2021

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Utopia Matters! The Importance of Utopianism and Utopian Scholarship
Authors: Sargent Lyman Tower
Published: November 2021

An argument for the importance of utopianism and a reflection on the current state of utopian scholarship that was to have been given as a keynote address at the annual meeting of Utopian Studies Europe in Bucharest in 2020.
Accumulating and Realizing the Radical Potential of Catastrophe in Karen Tei Yamashita’sThrough the Arc of the Rain Forest
Authors: Larson Michael
Published: November 2021

Karen Tei Yamashita’s novel Through the Arc of the Rain Forest anticipates what John Bellamy Foster calls the accumulation of catastrophe in the current stage of capitalism. The narrative demonstrates the inherent contradictions of global neoliberal capitalism and speculates about what will happen when these tendencies overwhelm all technocratic countermeasures. The novel also demonstrates how imagining the collapse of the current system allows us to glimpse its exterior. After the text’s dystopian elements have reached their peak, the novel concludes with a multipronged ending that suggests several possibilities for the imaginary reconstitution of society or utopia. Crucially, all of these hopeful futures emerge from the “radical potential of catastrophe.” Yamashita’s novel demonstrates how humanity’s despair is also likely to contain our best hope of reconfiguring society, our personal relations, and our orientation to the natural world.
Utopian Imagination in Ancient Iran: The Nostalgia of a Lost Paradise
Authors: Khosravi Robab
Published: November 2021

Various manifestations of utopia, aspiring or conservative, idyllic or oppressive, credible or far-fetched, have long been elaborated in classics of literature, philosophy, and political theory. Nevertheless, utopian imagination has a tendency to transcend the boundaries of classic texts and debates. Presenting an account of an oriental utopia lost in history, this article revisits utopian imagination in ancient Iran. In particular, it discusses the construction of the utopian city of Varjamkard under Jamshid, one of the most popular Shahs or kings in Persian mythology. A paradise hidden from the world’s eyes, Varjamkard was built to protect people from the dire winter that was the manifestation of evil on earth; but then this earthly paradise was lost because of Jamshid’s disregard for a divine law. This paper aims to unearth an ancient utopian tradition, taking the concept of utopia to the less explored realms in history and times.
Comparison of Endoscopic Activity before and during the Covid Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Punjab
Authors: Chaudhary Farooq Mohyud Din , Gul Muhammad Asif , Hameed Nouman , Hameed Rizwan , Zaidi Yasir , Kanju Shehryar , Tameez-ud-Din Ahsan , Altaf Syeda Manal , Din Asma Tameez ud
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in dramatic changes to health-care delivery. Endoscopic activity has had frequent disruptions during this pandemic. The objective of the study was to see the influence of pandemic over the endoscopic activity. Methods: This retrospective analysis of endoscopic activity was undertaken at Nishtar Hospital Multan. Procedural analysis was done in the three months immediately after covid lockdown (1st April till 30th June 2020) and was compared to a similar period one year back. Results: Five hundred and fifty-four (68.5%) patients underwent endoscopic procedures during the three months of pre-COVID era, while this number reduced to half (n=255, 31.5%) patients during the covid pandemic. Even though the absolute number of Esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) reduced during the pandemic, patients were more likely to undergo EGDs during the COVID pandemic in contrast to the era before the pandemic (79% versus 66%, p = 0.002). The most common indication for EGD was upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). The percentage of EGDs done for UGIB rose from almost 60% to 80% during the covid pandemic (p < 0.001). The most common findings were esophageal varices and portal gastropathy (non-significant difference during and before the pandemic). Percentage of ERCPs done for obstructive jaundice doubled during the COVID pandemic (33% versus 65%, p = 0.002).The most common indication for sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy was lower gastrointestinal bleeding. However, no significant difference was found before and during the covid pandemic (41.7% and 45.8% respectively, p=0.72). Internal hemorrhoids were the most common endoscopic finding. Colon cancer diagnosis reduced from 10% to undetected during the pandemic period. Conclusion: COVID pandemic resulted in considerable reduction in all type of endoscopic procedures. Majority of procedures were done for emergency indications like gastrointestinal bleeding. Rates of cancer detection was significantly reduced. MeSH: Endoscopy, COVID-19, Gastroenterology
Application of Energy-Saving for an inverter feeds three-phase induction motor
Authors: Mosaad Mohamed I.
Published: November 2021

Three-phase induction motors are the most prevalent AC motors used in many applications. Operation of these motors at load power less than that of the motor full-load power leads to significant power losses and reduces the motor’s efficiency. To mitigate these losses and increase the efficiency of the three-phase induction motors at light loading conditions, energy-saving techniques should be utilized. This paper investigates a voltage control technique applied to light-loaded induction motors to save the energy using an inverter. The light load selected in this paper is a fan load of power load less than the motor full load power. Theoretical analysis, computed characteristics, and experimental verifications are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed energy-saving technique.
Kaset Tip Engelli Lifti Mini Hidrolik Güç Ünitesi Tasarımı ve Teorik ile Deneysel Sonuçlarının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: YALVAÇ Gürkan , DÜLGER Zafer
Published: November 2021

Engelli lifti mini hidrolik güç ünitesi engelli liftlerinin kontrollü bir şekilde kaldırılması ve indirilmesi için sisteme hidrolik enerjiyi sağlar. Bu çalışmada kaset tipi engelli lifti için hidrolik bloklar tasarlanmış ve kullanılacak komponentlerin seçimleri yapılarak hidrolik güç ünitesi oluşturulmuştur. Hidrolik blok tasarımları ve valfleri HAD programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve tasarım için iyileştirmeler yapılmıştır. Sistem şartları, seçilen komponentler ve analiz verileri dikkate alınarak teorik hesaplamalar yapılmış elektrik motoru gücü, pompa debisi ve sistem basıncı hesaplanmıştır. Bu değerler, üretilen hidrolik bloklar ve seçimleri yapılmış komponentler ile hazırlanan mini hidrolik güç ünitesi, tek etkili silindir ile çalışan bir test cihazı ile test edilmiş ve deneysel sonuçlar elde edilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; tek etkili silindirlere hareket veren, maksimum anma hızı 0,15 m/sn olan kaset tipi engelli liftleri için 90 mm yüksekliğini aşmayacak, normal şartlarda 150 bar basınçta çalışmaya uygun, konstrüksiyona ergonomik şekilde yerleştirilebilecek bir hidrolik güç ünitesinin tasarlanmasıdır. Bu çalışma sayesinde gelecekteki çalışmalar için özel ölçülerde tasarımlar yapıldığında hangi kriterlere dikkat edilmesi gerektiği açıklanmış ve ihtiyaca göre farklı ölçülerde hidrolik ünite tasarlanabileceği gösterilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda; 90 mm yüksekliğinde, 150 bar basınca dayanıklı, yalnızca 0,1 bar basınç kaybı olan, 0,1 m/sn anma hızında ve tek etkili silindirler ile çalışmaya uygun bir hidrolik güç ünitesi tasarlanmış, teorik ve deney sonuçları da değerlendirilmiştir.
Ürolojik Cerrahide Kullanılan İnovatif Cerrahi Aletlerin Tasarım ve Üretim Süreçleri
Authors: SELVİ Musa , LÜLECİ Hüseyin , GÜNDOĞDU Özcan
Published: November 2021

Üroloji uzmanları tarafından tanısı konan ve tedavisi düzenlenen erektil disfonksiyon (iktidarsızlık) tanısının son basamak tedavisinde penil protez (yaygın adı ile mutluluk çubuğu) implantasyonu düşünülmektedir. Bu cerrahi operasyon sırasında penil protezlerin penis içerisinde yerleştirileceği kanalların implantasyona hazır hale getirilmesi, dilatasyonu ve uygun protez için yapılan ölçümler için özel olarak tasarlanmış cerrahi aletlerin mevcut olmadığı, bu nedenle de Türkiye’de ve Dünya’da gerçekleşen operasyonlarda çoğunlukla jinekoloji operasyonları için tasarlanmış başka bir cerrahi aletin amaçlanan tasarımı dışında kullanıldığı bilinmektedir. Bu bilgiler, penil protez implantasyonlarındaki katılımcı deneyimleri ve penil protez operasyonunda uzmanlaşmış hekimlerden içgörü toplanarak yeni bir cerrahi alet tasarımı yapılmıştır. İlgili cerrahi alet hem paslanmaz metal malzemeden çok kullanımlık olarak üretime uygun şekilde tasarlanmış ve prototip üretimi gerçekleştirilmiş hem de polimer malzemeden tek kullanımlık olarak seri üretime uygun şekilde tasarlanmış ve prototip üretimi gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Efficacy of a pilot-scale ultrasonication system for pasteurization of milk
Authors: AKDEMİR EVRENDİLEK Gülsün , BODRUK Anıl , ACAR Furkan
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to test a pilot-scale continuous ultrasonication (US) system to pasteurize whole milk in terms of physical properties, energy consumption, and inactivation of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total mesophilic aerobic bacteria (TMAB), total coliform (TC), total enterobactericeae (TE), and Escherichia coli. Except for those treated by 90% amplitude for 20 and 30 min, the samples were found negative for ALP activity. Inactivation of TC, TMAB, TE, and E. coli rose with an increased amplitude and temperature. The maximum cost was estimated at 2.778,00 € for the system and at 3.624,00 € for plate heat exchanger to pasteurize 20.000 L of milk. 96.52% amplitude, 40 min, and 53.50 °C were determined jointly as the optimal operational settings.
Desastres naturales y desarrollo humano: Una revisión de la literatura
Authors: González F. A. I.
Published: November 2021

Si bien la literatura de desastres naturales ha evidenciado un amplio consenso sobre los efectos negativos que estos shocks ocasionan a corto plazo sobre el desarrollo individual, sus consecuencias de largo plazo aún son materia de debate. En este trabajo se brinda una revisión de la literatura sobre este tópico. Si bien los resultados confirman una amplia heterogeneidad en la literatura empírica (según el tipo de desastre, país o región de análisis y horizonte temporal considerado), la mayor parte de los trabajos considerados tiende a reportar hallazgos consistentes con la idea de persistencia en el largo plazo de los efectos negativos. Así, surge que la exposición a desastres tiende a incrementar persistentemente la probabilidad de ser pobre o estar desempleado, de tener un bajo logro educativo, bajos ingresos o un deteriorado estatus de salud.  De los hallazgos de esta revisión surgen cuatro recomendaciones de política. Primero, cada grupo de desastres provoca efectos diferentes y esto debe ser considerado en la implementación de acciones de preparación y mitigación. Segundo, las embarazadas y niños en sus primeros meses de vida (especialmente en los primeros 1000 días) deben ser especialmente protegidos, dado que los efectos de largo plazo se concentran en este subgrupo. Tercero, debido a que una mejora en la infraestructura básica reduce el riesgo de desastre, las acciones de preparación y mitigación frente a desastres deben entenderse en forma complementaria a aquellas de reducción de la pobreza. Cuarto, la política pública debe incorporar explícitamente la dimensión de género.
Paleopatología endocrinológica y urogenital en cinco obras de arte prehispánicas colombianas
Authors: Sotomayor-Tribín Hugo Armando
Published: November 2021

Se presentan cinco estatuillas en cerámica y una en cuarzo que muestran un total de cuatro patologías endocrinológicas y una congénita urogenital. Las patologías endocrinológicas son el bocio (2 cerámicas), un síndrome de Klinefelter, una enfermedad de Graves-Basedow y una acromegalia. La patología urogenital congénita es una difalia completa. Tres cerámicas pertenecen a la cultura colombo-ecuatoriana Tumaco-LaTolita o Tulato (dos con bocio y una con el síndrome de Klinefelter); una a la cultura colombiana Malagana (la que representa una enfermedad de Graves-Basedow). La difalia se representa en una cerámica de la cultura ecuatoriana Jama-Coaque. La estatuilla esculpida en cuarzo, de la cultura colombiana Nariño, representa la acromegalia. Se hacen consideraciones sobre el valor simbólico de ellas.
Cohort dislocations in Pannonia in the 130s – Consequences of the Bar Kokhba revolt?
Authors:   Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church, Fehér Bence
Published: November 2021

It is generally accepted that vexillations of the legio I Adiutrix and legio II Adiutrix were sent to Judaea for the repression of the Bar Kokhba revolt, although epigraphic testimonies are missing. We did not know anything about a possible participation of Pannonian auxiliary units. A military diploma from 135 AD shows the lack of a cohort and the presence of another cohort, cohors I Brittonum, but probably in a different garrison. The article discusses of the possibility the cohors I Brittonum was brought here as a substitution, and the exact identity of this troop. It may have been either the cohors I Ulpia, dislocated from Dacia for cca. two years, or the cohors I Aelia, which was most likely constituted for the occasion. The probable garrison of this unit was Albertfalva in these two years, where it might substitute a vexillation of the legio II Adiutrix; an epigraphic relic of this short period is a little altar in Aquincum dedicated to Mithras for the common welfare of a certain troop called C I B.