bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Programas de transferencias monetarias condicionadas: una comparación en América Latina frente a Familias en Acción
Authors: Espitia-Arrieta Lionel , Prestan-Gómez Stephanie Tatiana , Barragán-Morales Camilo
Published: January 2023

El desarrollo humano es un tema cada vez más prioritario en el abordaje de los problemas sociales en todo el mundo, cuya complejidad ha dado nacimiento a diferentes intervenciones desde los gobiernos, tal como los programas de transferencias monetarias condicionadas, que en América Latina han tenido un rol protagónico en la disminución de la pobreza. En este artículo se aborda el análisis de estos programas desde los impactos generados y su relación con el grado de inversión que en distintos países se evidencia para los mismos, además de abordar los aportes de cada uno sobre los resultados deseables frente al desarrollo humano, incluyendo el caso colombiano de Familias en Acción. Mediante la revisión bibliográfica y la consulta de fuente secundarias, se identifican los impactos positivos, aspectos a mejorar y temas no abordados de estos programas como punto de partida para su mejoramiento desde la política y administración pública.
Evaluation of massive hemoptysis with high suspicion for alveolar hemorrhage in the emergency room
Authors: Selvam Nandha Kumar , Bukkapatnam Keerthi Iyengar , Sivamani Kandavel G , Kumar Dhilipan
Published: January 2023

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a serious life threatening condition that has to be promptly addressed during early period of presentation to emergency room. It is usually associated with some underlying causative factor. Early identification of causative factors will help in early initiation of definitive management, thereby reducing the mortality and improving the outcome. We report a case of 64-year-old male with hemoptysis who has been identified as alveolar hemorrhage in emergency room. We also evaluated its possible causative factor by clinical suspicion, laboratory investigations and contrast enhanced computed tomography imaging. Patient started showing improvement with the initiation of face mask oxygenation, empirical IV antibiotics and IV steroid which was further augmented with bronchoscopic intervention by the pulmonology team. Flexible bronchoscopy played both a diagnostic and therapeutic role in this patient. A patient presenting to emergency room with clinical triad of cough, dyspnea and massive hemoptysis has to be approached with high suspicion for diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Rapid evaluation for its etiology and initiating empirical treatment can prevent morbidity and mortality, thereby improving survival outcome.
An aberrant presentation of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma as pus: A curious journey
Authors: Devraj Mayur , Kappagantu Chaitanya , Dugad Sushma , Shinde Ravidra , Shah Komal
Published: January 2023

T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is most commonly found in younger age group and rare. It is most aggressive form ofnon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) response rate to chemotherapy is very good although relapse is common with poor survival rates.

A 25 years old female presented to emergency department of a tertiary care centre with dyspnoea and chest tube in left Hemothorax in situ. She had earlier history of pulmonary tuberculosis 3 years back and took anti tubercular treatment for 6 months. On general examination we found left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy of size 2 × 1.5cm and grade 2 clubbing.

The pleural fluid was sent for analysis. It was reported as exudative pleural effusion with low ADA and negative for malignant cells. Lymph node biopsy was sent for histopathological examination which was reported as T Lymphoblastic lymphoma.

NHL is a diverse category of cancers that originate from B or T cells at different stages of maturation. In relation to our case; earlier history of tuberculosis, pus from lymph node could mislead to infective aetiology; as lymph node necrosis is commonly found in Hodgkin’s disease. This fact reiterates the fact that through clinical examination and history leads to proper diagnosis and management of the patient and can save time of the patients.
Case report of pulmonary nocardiosis in a patient of right renal transplantation
Authors: Ray Anirban , Choudhury Sushmita Roy , Unnithan Sivaresmi , Mukherjee Angshuman , Mondal Pradip
Published: January 2023

Nocardiosis results from infection with bacteria of genus Nocardia, which are saprophytic aerobic actinomycetes that commonly reside in soil relatively and are inactive on standard biochemical tests. Pulmonary and systemic nocardiosis is common in adult males, almost all being sporadic, common in tuberculosis endemic regions and usually seen in individuals with deficient cell mediated immunity. It may present as pneumonia, empyema, pericarditis, mediastinitis, laryngitis, peritonitis, and meningitis. Diagnosed with sputum or pus for branching beaded gram positive filaments which are 1 micron meter wide and 50 micron meter long.

A male immunocompromised patient presented with respiratory symptoms. Patient was evaluated elsewhere and received multiple courses of antibiotics. On admission in our facility HRCT thorax followed by fibre optic bronchoscopy was done. Bronchoalveolar lavage was sent for microbiological analysis.  Acid-fast in kinyoun and Ziehl Neelsen stain came positive for Nocardia and was managed with trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole which is the treatment of choice.
Response surface methodology (RSM): An overview to analyze multivariate data
Authors: Kumar Rupak , Reji Meega
Published: January 2023

In recent years, the fascinating range of Response surface methodology (RSM) applications has captured the interest of many researchers and engineers worldwide. RSM is entirely based on well-known regression principles and variance analysis principles that enable the user to improve, develop and optimize the process or product under study. An overview of the theoretical principles of RSM, the experimental strategy and its tools and components, along with the applications and pros and cons, are described in this paper. Some of the widely used experimental designs of RSM compared in terms of its characteristics and efficiency are included, which helps to point out the importance of design of experiments (DOE) in optimization using RSM. The live demonstrations of a few optimization examples using response surface methodology in different research manuscripts included in this paper also provide a better understanding of the characteristics of RSM in different scenarios.
Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern omicron: biological features and genomic concern
Authors: Kumar Rupak , Reji Meega
Published: January 2023

Corona virus infection is a worldwide health threat that has infected a substantial portion of the world’s population and is caused by SARS-CoV-2. It is the natural tendency of a virus to change the genetic makeup through point mutation, and such viruses are called variant of the original virus. The SARS-CoV-2 virus also undergoes such mutation (maybe one or more and distinct from other) over time and many genetically diverse variant has risen. Such variants might be variants of concern (VOC) and variants of interest (VOI) based on the differences in virulence, transmissibility, pathogenicity, and vaccination efficacy. Omicron, a new VOC of SARS-CoV-2, has recently emerged as global distress to more than 115 countries. The article provides a summary of the evolutionary, biological, and genomic aspects of different SARS-CoV-2 VOC with respect to Omicron and found that amino acid mutation in spike proteins such as A67V, ∆69-70, Q954H, N969K, L981F etc and other structural protein mutations such as D3G, Q19E, A63T in membrane protein, T9I in envelope protein and P13L, ∆31-33, R203K, G204R in nucleocapsid protein results major differences between different VOC/VOI of SARS-CoV-2. Further, the effectiveness of the widely used SARS-CoV-2 vaccines has been reviewed specific to Omicron. The existing available Covid-19 vaccines developed and manufactured by Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Novavax show reduced efficacy against the latest VOC of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron. Based on the available literature of preliminary findings, people who get a booster shot or a third vaccine dosage may have better protected against Omicron.
Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B infection among antenatal patients at tertiary care hospital - A prospective study
Authors: Rukadikar Atul R , Lad Yesha , Deshkar Deepak , Jaiswal Nitesh Kumar
Published: January 2023

Hepatitis B infection in a neonate leads to chronic forms of the infection in 90% of the cases associated with the high risk of complications. This is due to transplacental transmission of HBV to the neonates. Early intervention can prevent the infection in the neonates or prevent them to succumb to a chronic infection. The present study aims to explore the seroprevalence of the HBsAg in the blood samples from healthy pregnant women patients.

: A total of 200 blood samples were collected from pregnant women attending anti-natal clinic at ZMCH Dahod. HbsAg ELISA and rapid antigen test (HEPA CARD) were used to detect the surface antigen of hepatitis B virus.

The age wise distribution of hepatitis B infection in pregnant women using HBsAg specific ELISA shows a total prevalence of 5.26% of hepatitis B infection among pregnant women of different age groups. The prevalence of hepatitis B infection among women of age groups 18-27 years to be 4.76%, followed with 6.89% in age group 28-37 years.

The present study shows a prevalence range of 4% to 5.26% of hepatitis B infection among antenatal women.
Investigation of an outbreak of jaundice in a rural area of District Srinagar in Kashmir
Authors: Taj Rukhsana , Rather Rouf Hussain , Khan Shabana Maqbool , Jan Rifat , Wani Aziz
Published: January 2023

: A team of doctors visited the Gasoo area of Batpora on 20-02-2020 to investigate the suspected outbreak of jaundice.

1. To verify the occurrence of an outbreak of jaundice, 2. To identify etiology of this outbreak and 3.To identify the population affected.

Two teams started from the center of village in two opposite directions and undertook house to house survey. Any person having the history of one or more of 5 symptoms/signs: yellowish discoloration of eyes or body, pain abdomen, vomiting, fever or history of hospitalization within past 1 month was considered for inclusion into investigation. Blood samples were taken for hepatitis serology.

A totalof16 cases were examined with 9 of them males. History of Yellowish discoloration of eyes or body was the most common symptom (87%) followed by fever (81%). Mean Serum bilirubin was 3.4 mg/dl. Hepatitis A serology was positive in 7 cases out of 8 tested cases while as hepatitis B and C serology was negative in all the tested cases.

: As there was clustering of cases of jaundice in the area clearly in excess of expected, so the outbreak of Juandice was confirmed. The time, place and person distribution of jaundice pointed towards a water-borne hepatitis which was confirmed by laboratory tests to be Hepatitis A outbreak. Most commonly affected age group was 10 to 15 years.

An outbreak of jaundice was confirmed and it was found to be due to Hepatitis A Virus.
Speciation of Candida isolates from vulvovaginal candidiasis cases, detection of virulence markers of Candida and antifungal susceptibility by disc diffusion method
Authors: Yoganand Raksha , Mahadevaiah Prathiba , Rudresh Soorashetty Manohar , Ravi G S
Published: January 2023

: Species belonging to the genus are ubiquitous in nature and many of them form the normal microbial flora in human and animal bodies. A wide variety of infections on mucosal surfaces under certain conditions can be caused due to the sp

: A total of 40 isolates of Candida, isolated from vaginal swabs among 476 patients with clinically suspected VVC. Antifungal susceptibility testing done using Fluconazole and Voriconazole. Virulence markers Phospholipase activity, Proteinase activity, Biofilm Productionwere detected by standard methods.

: Out of 40 isolates, the following species were isolated, (52.5%) was the most common species isolated from vaginal swabs. The species isolated were (27.5%), (15%), (5%).

Intense phospholipase activity was observed in 12 (30%) samples, there was no activity in 18 (45%) samples. A moderate phospholipase activity was observed in 6 (15%) isolates, poor activity in 4 (10%) samples.

Proteinase activity was strongly positive in 33 isolates which was identified as and.

Strong biofilm formation was observed in 9 isolates, moderate in 8, weak in 11 and negative in 12 isolates. All 40 isolates are susceptible to Fluconazole and Voriconazole.

From this study it is observed that and are the major species of causing VVC. Virulence marker analysis such as that for phospholipase, proteinase and biofilm formation will help to analyse the pathogenicity and further research required to elucidate the mechanisms involved in these pathways.
Bacillus cereus causing brain abscess in an immunocompetent patient with craniotomy
Authors: Shah Sweta , Thakkar Pooja , Singhal Tanu , Srivastava Abhishek , Kayal Akshat , Patel Urvi
Published: January 2023

A 44 years old, immunocompetent, male patient was admitted to the hospital with fever and left hemiparesis. Patient had undergone decompressive craniotomy with partial clot evacuation at another institute for right Prieto-occipital intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) four weeks back. CT scan on the day of admission, showed peripherally enhancing brain abscess in right parietal lobe with surrounding oedema which was at the surgical site. Pus evacuated from abscess grew . Patient was treated with intravenous vancomycin for two weeks with a favourable outcome. Non-gastrointestinal infections due to are emerging.
Rheumatoid arthritis and hand surgery- A systematic review
Authors: Das Partha Pratim , Das Chinmoy , Gupta Navonil
Published: January 2023

0.5-1% of World Population is affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The Prevalence of the disease in Indians is about 0.7%. Hand is the earliest and most common presentation in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Though there has been a lot of advancement in the medical management of RA patients with the advent of newer and safer drugs, hand surgery still plays an important role in the treatment of the patients. As with the medical field, there has been development in the surgical modalities too in the management of deformities and in the improvement of functional outcomes of Hand Surgery in RA patients. This review assesses the efficacy of operative management in Rheumatoid Hand.
Role of autologous platelet rich plasma (APRP) in pressure sore
Authors: Chittoria Ravi Kumar , Choudhury Raghuveer , Barath Kumar Singh. P
Published: January 2023

Patients with chronic conditions who are bedridden or immobile for extended periods of time frequently have pressure sores. Deep tissue infections caused by them may spread to include deeper structures like bones and cause severe morbidity. APRP has aided as an adjuvant therapy to optimise results in a variety of plastic surgical applications. In our case report, we go through how Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (APRP) can be used in conjunction with other treatments to treat pressure sores.
Implementing the figure of peer support workers in mental health: an international perspective from the context of its implementation in Catalonia
Authors: Eiroa-Orosa Francisco José , Sánchez-Moscona Cecilia
Published: January 2023

In the context of debates surrounding the training of mental health peer support workers and their incorporation into the Catalan Health System, this article presents a literature review complemented by interviews carried out between 2020 and 2021 with both international and Spanish experts. Based on the information obtained, content analysis of elements of their training and integration within the health system was performed. German-speaking countries offer the most homogeneous training and recruitment programs. In the case of English- and French-speaking countries, non-profit or third sector organizations are usually in charge of training programs and recruitment. Various experiences with training programs exist in the Ibero-American world, although they are not recognized as professional qualifications. Recommendations are offered for the development of this figure in Catalonia, which include advancing towards professional training with recognition as health care providers, as well as contracting options from both socio-health or health care providers or from third sector entities.
Do foreign exchange administration rules strengthen the currency value? Policy lessons from an emerging market
Authors: Lau Wee-Yeap , Yip Tien-Ming
Published: January 2023

After the announcement of the US presidential election result on 8 November 2016, many ASEAN currencies became volatile relative to the US Dollar (USD). Despite being an emerging market, Malaysia took an unprecedented step. It implemented new rules in December 2016 to halt the decline of the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Under the new rules, exporters must convert 75 per cent of export proceeds from foreign currency to local currency with a licensed financial institution. Using the sample period from September 2015 to July 2018, this study examined the impact of the Supplementary Notice on Foreign Exchange Administration (FEA) rules on MYR. Our study revealed, first, that despite the initial uneasiness of Multinational Companies (MNCs), the FEA rules effectively strengthened the MYR against the USD and other major currencies; second, the rule mitigated the depreciation of FDI and crude oil price on MYR; third, the results were robust in terms of model specification and estimation. The policy suggestion is made that the export conversion rule should be applied to foreign firms in Malaysia and domestic oil exporters, as it would mitigate the depreciation impact of the increase in FDI and crude oil price. Malaysia's experience provides policy lessons for emerging economies to emulate when facing unexpected exchange rate volatility.
Pre-conception folic acid intake and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in children
Authors: UZUN Mehmet Erdem , KAYMAZ Nazan , AYLANC Hakan , GÖKTEN Emel Sarı , ŞİRİN Hande , BATTAL Fatih
Published: January 2023

Objectives: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children. It is thought to occur due to the interaction of many genetic and environmental factors during early  development. Many studies have been conducted to investigate the etiology of ADHD. Some have investigated neurobiology, and others have investigated malnutrition and trace element deficiency. To investigate the effect of folic acid intake during the pre-conception period in terms of ADHD development. Methods: Five hundred and ninety-eight participants, 246 children with ADHD, and 352 healthy controls were enrolled. A questionnaire was completed, including socio-demographic information and the use of folic acid and other supplements such as a multivitamin, iron, and omega 3 during pregnancy. Data were examined to determine associations with ADHD. Mann-Whitney U tests for continuous variables, Pearson’s chi-square, and Fisher’s exact tests for categorical variables were used to compare groups. Results: The use of folic acid during pre-pregnancy among mothers who had a child with ADHD was 13% and this was 31% in the control group (p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups’ use of folic acid in pregnancy (p = 0.617). Other situations related to ADHD were advanced maternal age (p < 0.001 for both groups), abnormal double screening test results in pregnancy (27% vs. 5%, p < 0.001) and omega 3 use in pregnancy (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The use of folic acid before and during pregnancy is important for neurological development. However, there is little data on use before pregnancy in the literature. This study shows that folic acid taken before pregnancy may prevent ADHD in childhood. The present study recommends folic acid usage in planned pregnancy to prevent ADHD in the child.
Diagnosing the personal component of the culture of safety of professional activity in future occupational safety and health engineers
Authors: Abiltarova Elviza , Radkevych Valentyna
Published: January 2023

The article focuses on issue of formation of the culture of safety of professional activity (hereinafter CSPA) in future occupational safety and health (hereinafter OSH) engineers. The purpose of the study is to analyze the method diagnosing the levels of formation of the personal component of CSPA in future OSH engineers and analysis of the results of pedagogical experiments on the studied component. It is established that the personal component reflects professionally important qualities (volitional, emotional, moral, communicative, organizational) and abilities (gnostic, organizational, constructive, communicative, prognostic) of an occupational safety engineer, which characterize his high level of safety culture and professionalism. With the help of theoretical research methods (analysis, systematization, synthesis, generalization) and empirical research methods (pedagogical experiment, questionnaire, expert assessment, self-assessment) based on special psychological and diagnostic methodology, we determined indicators of subjective-reflective criteria at three levels of formation of CSPA of future OSH professionals in control and experimental groups. The results of this research and experimental work, which involved 226 students of control groups and 221 students of experimental groups, are substantiated. The results of the influence of the pedagogical system of formation of CSPA of future OSH engineers on the evolvement of professionally important qualities of future safety engineers are analyzed. On the basis of the quantitative analysis of the received results of pedagogical experiment, the indicators confirming positive dynamics of formation of the personal component of CSPA in future OSH specialists are stated. Positive dynamics of growth of the personal component formation levels of CSPA of students from the experimental groups is revealed.
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Muscle Strength, Potential Health Risk Factor at Puberty
Authors: Scurt Madalina-Doinița , Scurt Corneliu , Balint Lorand , Mijaica Raluca
Published: January 2023

According to some studies, muscle strength (F) is a predictor of health when this motor quality is associated with body mass index (BMI). Based on this statement, our study aims to find out if there is a significant relationship between the two variables, in the context in which the BMI was determined on 160 subjects, selected from students aged 12-15 and who were subsequently included in 4 subcategories: underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. For the assessment of muscle strength, we used handgrip strength and standing long jump (broad jump) (respecting the EUROFIT methodology). The results show a moderate positive relationship between the level of muscle strength development and BMI (rho = .44, p ≤ .01; rho = .43, p ≤ .01). Our data shows that there is a significant, moderate-intensity connection between BMI and strength development, the subjects with excess weight (overweight and obese) having lower strength values compared to normal-weight subjects. Although some authors consider that only the relationship between BMI and strength does not provide conclusive data for predicting the health of adolescents, the results of our study still confirm the existence of an inverse relationship between BMI and muscle strength at overweight and obese subjects. Because the studies on this direction are not very numerous yet, we consider that other observational studies with a larger sample size, especially longitudinal and prospective studies, are necessary.
Mentoring and Coaching in the Training of Teachers for the New Ukrainian School
Authors: Hurkova Tetiana , Lozenko Anna , Hroshovenko Olha , Tsapko Alla , Zubtsova Yuliia , Onyshchenko Nataliіa
Published: January 2023

The relevance of the chosen topic of the article is determined by the fact that at the time of development of postmodern society there is a growing awareness of the need for innovation in the educational process, the use of mentoring and coaching in training teachers for the New Ukrainian School and in building teacher-student relationships. The purpose of the article is to study and substantiate the importance of mentoring and coaching in the training of teachers for the New Ukrainian School, identification of common features and differences in the concept of coaching and mentoring. The article analyzes connection of three didactic theories with the phases of mentoring and coaching in the training of teachers for the New Ukrainian School, presents collegial models of counseling in the New Ukrainian School, defines common and different features in the concepts of coaching and mentoring. In the field of work with young professionals, with students within the New Ukrainian School, the terms mentoring, coaching and tutoring are used as forms of counseling. In a broad sense, mentors can coach, but it is very difficult for a coach to become a mentor. On the other hand, mentors and coaches can become tutors, but tutors are unlikely to become coaches or mentors. In order to guide and advise young professionals, students in a contemporary educational institution, the criteria of tutoring, coaching will be considered, characteristics of behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism will be defined and the characteristics of building relationships in the perspective of these didactic theories will be presented.
Exercise Influence on Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Academic Performance in Middle-School Children
Authors: Batista Marco , Ramos Luis , Santos Jorge , Serrano João , Petrica João , Honório Samuel
Published: January 2023

Studies have highlighted the benefits of regular practice of exercise and a positive contribution in the development of cognitive function. Psychological benefits of exercise have been noticed in the academic performance increasing, the self-trust, the emotional stability, the memory and positive body image and well-being. This study had as main objective to analyse the impact of physical exercise in academic performance of middle-school students of a Portuguese public school. The number of participants consisted of a total of 107 students. Of these 107 students, 55 (51.4%) were males and 52 (48.6%) were female, aged between 10 and 12 years and mean ages =11.19 ± 0.81. A total of 41 children (38.3%) from the fifth grade and 66 children (61.7%) from the sixth grade were randomly selected. For data collection instrument, the scale of Self-concept of Susan Harter validated for the Portuguese population was used, where it was proceeded to a descriptive and inferential statistics data analysis to confront the mean levels of self-concept, in the fields of competence, social competence, athletic competence, physical appearance, behaviour conduct and global self-esteem. Results suggest that the practice of physical exercise for students increases the levels of self-concept, self-esteem and school performance of the students.
Analysis of the technological and kinematic possibility in shaping buttress thread with the general position сutter
Authors: Malkov O.V. , Lagoysky I.D.
Published: January 2023

The paper proposes new kinematic methods in shaping external and internal buttress thread by milling with a single-disk tool according to the scheme with crossing axes of the thread and the general position tool using two angles of its rotation. The range of the thrust threads standard sizes was established, which implied technological possibility of milling using the proposed kinematic methods with one tool standard size. Accuracy of the buttress thread according to GOST 10177-82 was studied on the basis of geometric simulation of shaping kinematics, and values of the maximum geometric error and the error in the average diameter were determined depending on the tool rotation angles and geometric parameters. For the accepted standard sizes of the buttress threads, values of rotation angles of the thread cutter rotation axis and parameters of its working part were found, which makes it possible to shape the thread with a degree of accuracy corresponding to GOST 25096–82.
Healthcare and Climate Change: A South African Health Professionals’ Perspective
Authors: Manga Akshay , Dartchiev Denis , Variava Ebrahim
Published: January 2023

Background: Climate change is currently the most significant threat to human health. Middle- and lower-income countries are at particular risk, placing South Africa at risk. To date research analysing healthcare workers’ perspectives on climate change has a unitary bias towards the views of developed and high-income nations. The aim of this study was to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge and perspectives on climate change in South Africa and thereby contribute to improving their education regarding climate change and health.

Methods: We conducted a national survey of healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, medical students, allied health professionals) assessing views on several aspects related to climate change and health. The survey included overall views on climate change, perceptions of climate change and health as well as on healthcare systems and climate change.

Results: The majority of the participants in the survey were doctors, predominantly from the public sector. The three health categories which most concerned participants were malnutrition/foodborne diseases, waterborne diseases/other water related health concerns and morbidity and mortality related to extreme weather events. Some of the health areas of less concern were non-communicable diseases and mental health. Additionally, 81% of participants were not aware of how their health facility was adapting to climate change.

Conclusion: South African healthcare workers demonstrate a reasonable knowledge regarding climate change and the effects it will have on healthcare, a view similar to those of health professionals in high income countries. Hopefully, through improvements in environmental health education and increasing awareness and understanding amongst healthcare workers, there will be greater advocacy and transformation of our healthcare systems.
Śpiączka i jej społeczne konsekwencje. Przegląd wątków poruszanych w dyskursie naukowym
Authors: Rożniatowska Karolina
Published: January 2023

Śpiączka to zjawisko, które dotyka niewielki odsetek członków społeczeństwa. Jej konsekwencje mogą być bardzo poważne, zarówno w aspekcie zdrowotnym, jak i psychologicznym oraz społecznym. O zjawisku tym dużo pisze się w ramach nauk o zdrowiu, natomiast nauki społeczne nieszczególnie interesują się śpiączką. Celem mojego artykułu jest analiza tekstów naukowych, które poruszają temat śpiączki i jej skutków, oraz wyodrębnienie tematów poruszanych w dyskursie naukowym o śpiączce. Stawiam sobie także zadanie wskazania, jak wiele wniosków o psychospołecznym wymiarze śpiączki płynie z nauk o zdrowiu dla nauk społecznych. Aby zmapować wątki obecne w literaturze, buduję bazę publikacji, którą kolejno poddaję analizie treści. Jak wykazała analiza, wśród wyodrębnionych tematów w ramach problematyki śpiączki i jej konsekwencji znajdują się m.in. tożsamość osób wybudzonych, codzienność po wybudzeniu oraz przedstawianie śpiączki w tekstach kultury. Przeprowadzona analiza potwierdza, że śpiączka i jej konsekwencje to obszar wymagający eksploracji przez nauki społeczne, a szczególnie socjologię.
Maski Bakchantek
Authors: Rybowska Joanna
Published: January 2023

In hoc opusculo quaestio tractatur quid verum de bacchatione dici possit; deinde in scriptis tragicis personas bacchantum quaerunt, quae ad demonstrandum dolorem atque furorem ab auctoribus creatae sunt.
"Il Dyskolos" di Menandro. Realta e invenzione
Authors: Bologna Orazio
Published: January 2023

Maximus comoediarum auctor fuit Menander Atheniensis, qui vivus mortuusque praesertim in summam gloriam apud posteros venit, quamvis opera, Alexandrina bibliotheca incensa, omnia periissent. Sed docti et eruditi illa aetate, qua comoediae integrae adhuc exstabant, ad rectos mores docendos, DCCLVIII sententias vel gnomas, ut verbo Graeco soliti erant appellare, alacres deprompserunt.
"Locus sententiosus" w komedii rzymskiej Lucjusza Afraniusza
Authors: Stankiewicz Lucyna
Published: January 2023

The paper concerns some fragments of the Roman comedy written by Lucius Afranius, in which sententiae or a tendency to sententiousness can be found.
Community-based education: Strategy to increase women’s capability in rural community
Authors: Tristanti Tristanti , Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni  , Mulyanto Mulyanto , Ratna Devi Sakuntalawati
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe a strategy to increase the capacity of women in rural communities. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study design. Determination of subjects in the study using purposeful sampling, namely selecting informative cases based on the strategies and objectives set by the researcher. Data collection techniques used documentation, archival records, interviews, direct observation, participant observation, and physical devices. The research instrument is the researcher. The data analysis technique uses data collection, condensation, presentation, and conclusion. The data's validity using source and method triangulation. The results of this study indicate that strategies to improve women's abilities in rural communities can be carried out through community-based education. In community-based education, women can; a) increase capabilities and skills in processing natural potential in the form of products that can be sold, b) increasing women's access to utilizing natural resources and accessing information in society, c) increasing women's ability to interact both in the community and in society at large. The novelty of this research is a theoretical novelty, namely, using the concept of community-based education to improve women's abilities in rural communities.
Keywords: capacities; community-based education; community; rural; women's abilities
E-Learning beyond COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities as perceived by 8th-grade science teachers
Authors: Alshorman Sameera
Published: January 2023

The spread of E-learning accelerated exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, teaching science requires more attention than other subjects because it contains more practical activities and hands-on experiences. This study examines science teachers' perception of using E-learning platforms in teaching 8th-grade science during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty science teachers from 12 private schools participated in this study. The participants' perspectives were ascertained by a researcher-developed survey and a follow-up personal interview. To reinforce the data gathered from the survey, nine science teachers participated in an open-ended interview. The demographic variables used were gender, age, and years of experience. The results revealed that most teachers have positive perceptions towards E-learning. Furthermore, female teachers showed superiority over male teachers in embracing E-learning platforms. Moreover, younger teachers with fewer years of experience had more positive perceptions of using E-learning platforms than older teachers with more experience. However, most science teachers still do not consider E-learning a complete alternative to traditional classroom teaching. Based on the findings, this study proposes that schools increase their investment in and utilisation of E-learning platforms to enhance education and promote independent learning among students.
Keywords: E-learning, E-learning platforms, Science Education, Online Learning, Science Teachers.
The (in) dependence of students' anxiety levels on socio-demographic factors during distance learning
Authors: Hamzallari Blerina , Kotherja Ortenca , Kostrista Entela
Published: January 2023

The main purpose of this study is to describe and identify the general anxiety level and the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on anxiety among students during online learning because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a quantitative non-experimental study. The instrument used in the study is the questionnaire Beck Anxiety Inventory. The results showed that during remote learning students experienced moderate anxiety levels. In addition, the results indicated that the variables of gender and educational profile had a significant impact on the anxiety levels experienced by students. In the light of study findings, we recommend the following: the need to conduct further systematic research on factors that influence the preparedness and performance of students during online learning; develop pilot studies on online learning that are not related to the pandemic context, structures of specialised training with regard to anxiety management techniques and the factors that encourage it.
Keywords: Anxiety, distance learning, pandemic, socio-demographic variables, student.
ONLINE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AS IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN INDONESIA
Authors:   Student, Educational Psychology Study Program, SPs Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Nur’amalia Yanti , Supriatna Mamat ,   Lecturer, Educational Psychology Study Program, SPs Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Ilfiandra Ilfiandra ,   Lecturer, Educational Psychology Study Program, SPs Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: January 2023

This article aims to analyze student learning difficulties while online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The covers the characteristics of high school students learning difficulties in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, factors causing learning difficulties during online learning, and student efforts to overcome learning difficulties during online learning. The method is used the literature review method sourced from books on learning difficulties, and the latest research articles on learning difficulties and the impact of online learning during the pandemic. The results showed that the learning difficulties during online learning during the pandemic, namely understanding the material that was less than optimal due to limited interaction with the teacher, the task load given to students in each subject with a short time impact on physical, emotional, cognitive, and mental fatigue. lose students' motivation to learn and made them prone to experience boredom, stress, anxiety, and worries about the future. This can be attributed to students’ lack of effective learning strategies in doing teacher-assigned tasks and lack of effort to understand teacher-provided materials. The benefit of this study is to provide an overview of the learning difficulties experienced by students during online learning while the Covid-19 pandemic.
Engineering Training for a Low-Carbon Transition in Industry
Authors:   Kazan National Research Technological University, Zhuravleva Marina V. , Garieva Fauziia R. , Klimentova Galina Yu. , Tagasheva Roza G.
Published: January 2023

The implementation of a low-carbon transition in industry is an important factor in improving the climate situation. All industries in Russia have begun to implement low-carbon development plans, but this task is most relevant for companies in the energy sector, whose activities are accompanied by large carbon emissions. The low-carbon transformation of petrochemical enterprises is associated with the introduction of circular technologies, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions and unproductive combustion of hydrocarbon gases, and intersectoral integration. Therefore, companies are highly interested in innovative engineers ready to solve these problems. In this regard, this paper is devoted to the study of the features of engineering activities and engineering education in the conditions of low-carbon development and analysis of the readiness of the educational process to implement engineering chemical-technological training. In order to study the content of engineering activities, the sustainable development strategies and the results of the low-carbon transformation of the leading industry companies were analyzed. Based on a survey of representatives of enterprises of various skill levels, the composition of the competencies of engineering personnel was determined, which included technological-transformational, environmental-regulatory, managerial-economic competencies of low-carbon development. For their formation, training program for chemical engineers has been developed, which is characterized by innovation, leading character, interdisciplinarity, a high level of environmental orientation, and the use of digital tools. The article presents the pedagogical methods and practices implemented at the Kazan National Research Technological University. They present a promising field in the engineering preparation for the transition to a low-carbon production.
The Impact of Social Institutions on Gender Socialization in Contemporary Conditions
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Saadanbekova Cholpon I. , Usupova Cholpon S. , Shysyr Maryam ,   I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Published: January 2023

This article examines the influence of social institutions on the socialization of gender. Gender socialization forms the gender division that exists in society. A person who is socialized based on his gender is highly likely to reproduce gender stereotypes later. The most important impact on socialization is influenced by the family, society, and the media. The family is a unique social institution, an intermediary between the individual and the state, a translator of fundamental values from generation to generation. School is an effective institution in the formation of a person’s personality. The media is an institution of mass communication that operates according to certain rules. In this regard, gender socialization is hierarchically affected in the family – society – education – media – self-awareness – self-realization complex.
The Effectiveness of the Complete Sentence Learning Method with Giving Questions and Getting Answers on Students Physics Learning Outcomes of SMPN 1 Sampaga
Authors: Kadir Fitriani , Subhan Muh. , Permana Imam , Edi Saputra I Gede Purwana , Basri Syamsuriana
Published: January 2023

This study will examine the efficacy of employing a mix of Complete Sentence learning approaches by Giving Questions and Getting Answers. The research population of grade VIII students of SMPN 1 Sampaga, for the 2019-2020 school year, and the data collection method using simple random sampling. Using inferential statistical analysis methods, the study tool employed was a test instrument for student observation and learning outcomes. Before adopting the combination of Complete Sentence learning methods with Giving Questions and Getting Answers, student learning outcomes averaged 40.18. According to the Ministry of Education and Culture's requirements, students' cognitive results fell into the low category, with a high percentage of 60.71%. Still, after receiving treatment, it increased to an average value of 75.54. Students with a rate of 50.00% as high. According to the t-test results of hypothesis testing, H0 is rejected, and Ha is accepted. This study's findings support the notion that this teaching strategy enhances students' learning results in energy and effort. The research implies that using the Complete Sentence learning method in conjunction with Giving Questions and Getting Answers should be considered a physics learning approach to enhance learning outcomes.
Response of African eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon L.) cultivars produced in Benin Republic to salt stress at germination stage
Authors: Sounou Elisée Gildas Yénoukounmè , Geoffroy Gouveitcha Mahougnon Baudouin , Loko Belvida , Henry Eunice Emma Yiséyon , Gandonou Christophe Bernard
Published: January 2023

In this study, the response of seed germination of six African eggplant cultivars produced in Benin Republic (Dangbo, Kpinman, Adja-Ouèrè, Togan, Côte d’Ivoire and Kombara F1) to salt stress was investigated with the aim to determine their relative salt resistance level. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with four replications. Seeds were subjected in Petri dishes to five NaCl concentrations (0; 30; 60; 90 and 120 mM). Seed germination was checked every day during twenty days incubation period. Germination index (GI), percentage of final germination (PFG) and salt tolerance index (STI) were calculated for each cultivar. Salt stress induced a significant reduction of GI(P < 0.001) and PFG (P <0.05) with a difference among cultivars. A significant difference (P <0.001) was observed among cultivars STI: cultivar Togan showed the highest STI (0.96) followed by Adja-Ouèrè (0.89) and Dangbo (0.76) whereas Côte d’Ivoire (0.38) and Kombara F1 (0.35) showed the weakest STI values. Thus cultivar Togan appeared as the most salt resistant whereas Côte d’Ivoire and Kombara F1were the most salt sensitive. For the first time, we demonstrated a variability of relative salinity resistance among local African eggplant cultivars at germination stage.
The concept of implementing a business plan for a mobile medical clinic
Authors:   South Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI) named after M. I. Platov., Abdullabekov R. N. , Komissarova M. A. ,   South Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI) named after M. I. Platov.
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the economic aspect of the concept of implementation and functioning of a mobile medical clinic (MMC). Despite the role of mobile medical clinics in providing medical assistance to the entire population, all social groups, the overall impact of mobile medical clinics has not often been the subject of research. The purpose of the study is to analyze the project of implementing the business plan of a mobile (mobile) medical clinic. Materials and methods. The presented business plan has a structure focused on the creation of mobile medical complexes on the territory of each subject of Russia. The introduction of such medical clinics is a necessary and important process within the framework of preserving the health and working capacity of the population. Important stages in the implementation of the business plan are: a legislative plan that includes the main regulations, a marketing plan that takes into account the segment of the services market and the demand for the planned price, and an organizational plan that includes an assessment of the total cost of the project and fixed costs. Results. In the article, the results show that the introduction of mobile medical clinics on the territory of the subjects of Russia will not only improve the state of health and improve the quality of care for people, but also improve the health of the population while reducing the growth rate of costs (within the framework of the all-Russian national strategy). In this regard, an organizational plan was developed that takes into account the fixed costs of the mobile clinic. Conclusion. The development of a business plan for the implementation of mobile medical clinics in the territory of each subject of Russia and the introduction of MMC programs into the healthcare system will increase the level of socio-economic well-being of the population.