bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leishmaniasis prevalence, awareness and control in Saudi Arabia
Authors: A Kumosani Taha , J Al-Bogami Turkyah , K Barbour Elie , H Alshehri Sharifah , S Yaghmoor Soonham , A Alshareef Nouf , M El-Say Khalid , S Moselhy Said
Published: November 2022

Background: Leishmaniasis is a widespread skin protozoan infectious disease. It is an intracellular parasitic microorganism that develops in the body of infected female phlebotomine sandflies vector, prior to its transmission to human or animal host by the vector bite. The objective of this review is to highlight the current prevalence of Leishmaniasis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the direction in research for its control.

Materials: The update literature covered The infection of the host with this trypanosome starts with a skin bite from the infected sand fly, followed by penetration of the parasite into cellular structures of the skin, or its infiltration to the circulatory system, targeting the internal organs. Different research groups are experimenting on construction of recombinant Leishmania antigens, compiled from this protozoa and from antigens recovered from the saliva of sand flies, in an attempt to immunize the host for protection against this disease.Conclusion: The benefits behind such a review is to support the personnel involved in developing evidence-based policy guidelines, strategies and standards for disease prevention and management of their implementation; in addition, it provided a technical support to member states to collaborate on establishment of an effective systems to handle the Leishmaniasis.

Keywords: Review; Leishmaniasis; prevalence; control; Saudi Arabia.
Factors motivating intent to leave amongst radiographers employed by public tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Nokuthula Sibiya Maureen , Emmanuel Khoza Thandokuhle , Pauline Nkosi Busisiwe
Published: November 2022

Background: The elements of job satisfaction can be categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The presence of a higher level of intrinsic factors will result in increased motivation amongst employees, whilst extrinsic factors will result in job dissatisfaction. Decreased job satisfaction levels amongst healthcare professionals are known to create an intent to leave. Hence the need to explore these factors amongst radiographers employed by tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

Objective: To determine the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors of job satisfaction on intent to leave amongst radiographers employed by public tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng province.

Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey guided the study, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The sampling technique used for this study was disproportional stratified sampling.

Results: The study had a response rate of 62%. A significant number of the participants (50%) were between the ages of 21-33 years. Also, worth noting that 51% of the participants were newly qualified, 28% were employed for a period of 10-20 years and only 20% were employed for a period greater than 20 years. Diagnostic radiography had the most number of participants at 55%, followed by radiation therapist at 24%, nuclear medicine radiographers at 13%, mammography radiographers at 5% and only 3% were sonographers. Pearson’s correlation showed a significant negative correlation with the following extrinsicfactors: supervision, r= -.344, p=.000; satisfaction with PMDS, r=-.302, p=.000; human resources processes, r=-.249, p=.001; infrastructure, r=-.236, p=.001; the OSD policy, r=-.233, p=.002; satisfaction with remuneration, r=-.202, p=.006; satisfaction with CPD activities, r=-.201, p=.007; and satisfaction with equipment, r=-.163, p=.029.

Conclusion: Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are associated with an intent to leave amongst radiographers employed by public tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng province.

Keywords: Intent to leave; radiographers; public tertiary hospitals.
Hand hygiene practices among Jordanian nurses in Amman
Authors: M Saleh Ahmad , M Alrawaili Saud , Kamal Abdelbasset Walid
Published: November 2022

Background: Hand hygiene is a simple and effective practice that helps to reduce the spread of hospital-acquired infections. However, health care professionals' adherence to hand hygiene guidelines is low. The purpose of this study is to evaluate hand hygiene practices among Jordanian nurses working in hospitals.

Methodology: The standardized version of the World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire was given to Jordanian nurses from two hospitals in Amman.

Result: The response rate was 76 percent, with 173 nurses contacted to enroll 226 participants. According to the study, 65.5 percent (113) of the participants have a good practice hand hygiene, while 11 percent (19) practiced poor hand hygiene. The percentage of female participants who practiced good hand hygiene was found to be significantly higher (70 percent) than the percentage of male participants (30 percent).

Conclusion: To improve compliance with hand hygiene practices, male nurses and nurses working in the department of internal medicine and pediatrics need in-service educational intervention. Posters and other visual aids emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene should be displayed in all departments to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene among nurses.

Keywords: Hand hygiene; Health care professionals; Alcohol-based hand rub; Hand washing.
Antioxidant and chelating effects of Citrus sinensis peel extract on wistar rats administered with lead and cadmium
Authors: Ekhator Osazuwa Clinton , Osarumwense Efosa Prosper , Akowe Avedorya Blessing , Egbe Uchechukwu Jessica , Aghedo Notoriuwa Oscar , Omozuwa Oshiovue Precious , Ekhator Chiamaka Merit
Published: November 2022

Heavy metals possess toxic effects that leads to serious health and environmental problems, anthropogenic activities are chiefly responsible for metal exposure, and they manifest toxic effects on a biological cell. The peels of Citrus sinensis have been reported to have medicinal effect. However, these benefits have not been adequately investigated against metals toxicity. This study evaluated the antioxidant and chelating effect of Citrus sinensis peel extract (CSPE) on wistar rats administered with lead and cadmium. Forty-five (45) rats were separated into nine (9) groups of 5 rats each. The group under control was given distilled water daily, group 2 and 3 received 8mg/kg of cadmium and 15 mg/kg of lead per body weight respectively. Animals in group 4 received 8 mg/kg of cadmium and 100 mg/kg of EDTA treatment per body weight. Group 5 were given 15 mg/kg of lead and treated with 100 mg/kg of EDTA. Group 6 and 7 were respectively treated with CSPE of 250 and 500 mg/kg and administered cadmium-8 mg/kg. Lastly, group 8 and 9 received lead and 250 and 500 mg/kg of CSPE respectively. Administration lasted for 28 days afterwards the rats were sacrificed. The whole blood was separated for analysis of haematological parameters and the liver and kidney tissues harvested for metal analysis. Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Catalase (CAT) were also estimated. Results showed a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) of MDA levels in lead and cadmium and a significant reduction in SOD, CAT and GPx values compared to the control and treated group. The level of cadmium and lead in blood, kidney, and liver tissues of 500 mg/kg CSPE were significantly reduced. CSPE possesses antioxidant properties and exhibits chelating effects on wistar rats administered with lead and cadmium.
Nutritional qualities of Kapok (Ceiba pentandra L. Gaertn.) in response to fertilizer management
Authors: Olajide Kolawole , Baiyeri Kayode Paul , Ndubuaku Uchenna Mabel
Published: November 2022

Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn, is a leafy vegetable that is under-utilized due to lack of information about the nutritional potential and agronomic practices. Minerals, vitamins, and protein content of succulent leaves of C. pentandra plants grown under different fertilizer rates (Control (No fertilizer), 5 t ha-1 of poultry manure (PM) + 200 kg ha-1 of NPK, 10 t ha-1 of PM, 20 t ha-1 of PM, 450 kg ha-1 of NPK, and 20 t ha-1 of PM + 100 kg ha-1 of NPK) in the Department of Crop Science Garden, University of Nigeria, Nsukka were evaluated using standard analytical procedures in a replicated trial. Analysis of variance indicated a non-significant effect of fertilizer rates on vitamin contents assessed. Protein and the minerals evaluated showed non-significant response to fertilizer except zinc and calcium. Highest concentration of zinc (0.46 mg/100g) was attributed to 20 t ha-1 of PM which was statistically similar to 0.43 and 0.42 mg/100g obtained from leaves of plants grown without fertilizer and 5 t ha-1 of PM + 200 kg ha-1 of NPK, respectively. Soil amendment at 5 t ha-1 of PM + 200 kg ha-1 of NPK resulted in high accumulation of calcium (145.00 mg/100g). Conclusively, application of 20 t ha-1 of PM or 5 t ha-1 of PM + 200 kg ha-1 of NPK may be appropriate for growing C. pentandra. The study established that C. pentandra can be brought under regular cultivation culture without compromising the nutritional quality.
Oral drug delivery: Gastrointestinal tract adaptations, barriers and strategies for delivery enhancement - a review
Authors: Omeh Romanus Chijioke , Ugwueze Mercy Ebere , Offiah Raymond Ogbonna , Mbah Chukwuemeka Christian , Momoh Audu Mumuni , Onyishi Ikechukwu Virgilus , Onunkwo Godswill Chukwuemeka , Onyechi Jacob Okechukwu
Published: November 2022

The mouth is a vital route of drug administration with over 84 % of all medicines reportedly administered through it. The gastrointestinal system is equally imbued with a lot of adaptive features that make the oral route even more conducive for systemic drug delivery. The usefulness of the oral route is, however challenged by the existence of numerous absorption barriers which limit the effective absorption and delivery of drugs to their target sites in the body systems. Understanding these adaptive attributes, systemic barriers and available strategies for overcoming such barriers will not only be helpful in drug development and design but also useful to the formulation scientists desirous of optimizing drug delivery. The objective of this work was to review the gastrointestinal route of drug administration with respect to some biochemical and physio-anatomic features that impede or enhance drug absorption and to highlight current strategies that have been deployed to achieve optimum per oral drug delivery. The current review reveals the emerging roles of nanocarriers in oral drug delivery. Polymeric nanocarriers enhance the solubility, targeting and safety profiles of many important pharmacological agents. Novel systems that offer protection against gastro enzymes and as such, promote oral administration of biologicals are being widely investigated. Mechanical, magnetic, and acoustic energy – induced membrane perturbation are other delivery options receiving research attentions. It may be concluded that, with the avalanche of research efforts in the area, the oral route will maintain its prominence among other routes of drug administration.
Mismatch between classroom furniture dimensions and anthropometric measures of public primary school children in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Badmos Kamorudeen Abiola , Alumona Chiedozie James , Adegoke Babatunde O.A.
Published: November 2022

This study explored the compatibility of classroom furniture with the anthropometric parameters of public primary school children in Ibadan. The study involved 900 primary school children (aged 5 – 13 years) randomly selected from one school. The students’ anthropometric parameters and the school furniture dimensions were measured using Cescorf Sliding Broad-blade Caliper and metallic tape respectively. Frequency tables were used to summarise mismatches and compatibility. All participants in the 5 – 7-year-old group had mismatches between popliteal height/seat height, buttock to popliteal length/seat depth, and sitting elbow height/seat to desk height. Percentage mismatches among 8 – 10-year-old participants were popliteal height/seat height (91.6%), buttock to popliteal length/seat depth (70.67%), and sitting elbow height/seat to desk height (90%). Percentage mismatches among 11 – 13-year-old participants were popliteal height/seat height (73%), buttock to popliteal length/seat depth (51.33%), and sitting elbow height/seat to desk height (74.33%). There was a considerable mismatch between the students’ anthropometric dimensions and the dimensions of the school furniture. Such mismatches may promote improper sitting posture among children which may increase their probability of developing back pain and affect their learning capabilities.
An evaluation of staff digital literacy skills in academic library in South-West, Nigeria
Authors: Osinulu Lolade
Published: November 2022

As a result of fundamental changes brought about by digital information services arising from Information and Communication Technology, digital literacy is now an essential life skill required in the new library environment These changes require digital skill in the use of technological tools. The purpose of this study is to evaluate digital literacy skills possessed by paraprofessionals in the execution of their job in academic library in South-West Nigeria. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. Data were collected using a Likert- Scale questionnaire distributed among target population consisting of paraprofessionals and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Result revealed proficiency in digital technology and use of digital devices by majority of the respondents for personal and official activities. However, the respondents were not too familiar with the use of technological tools and devices relevant to their work. The study recommended that paraprofessionals be exposed to continuous training to cope with the demands of the digital age. Library managers should have good training and development policies for staff to promote and boost quality library services and job performance.
Appraisal of motivational strategies on work productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adebola Yusuf Abdullahi , Omopupa K. T.
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to identify various motivational strategies for work productivity and their components on library staff in selected tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study population comprises all the library staff in five selected University libraries. Total enumeration sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 105 respondents and were collected using a questionnaire. One research question and hypothesis are used with descriptive and inferential statistical tests applied to extract inferences from data. Results revealed that the most challenging task for the managers of a library and information center was to identify the factors which can motivate the library staff. Managers have to understand the behaviour of staff at work as work behaviour is a clear indicator of what their work needs. The results further revealed that library managers made efforts to be satisfied with the various work behaviours of the workers in an organization. It also showed how those behaviours are related to the needs of users they try to satisfy with different motivation strategies in different situations. The study concludes that library staff is proficient in work motivation with a high level of motivation. It also found a significant relationship between motivation and work productivity of library staff. The findings are recommended to library managers and organizations interested in applying motivation strategies and improving workers’ job productivity.
E-docket system for improved administration and justice delivery in selected Limpopo province police stations
Authors: Legodi Alex Lesiba , Dikotla Maoka Andries
Published: November 2022

This article analyses the factors considered as potential enablers of and hindrances to an optimal implementation of an e-docket system to improve dockets administration and justice delivery in selected police stations of the Limpopo province, South Africa. In the Criminal Justice System, of which the South African Police Service (SAPS) is an integral part, officials often struggle to conclude criminal cases because poor records management makes it possible for criminal officials to tamper with dockets or steal dockets usually managed manually in police stations. This study adopted a survey research design based on a quantitative research approach, with the use of questionnaires to collect data from police detectives in Limpopo police stations. One hundred questionnaires were distributed to collect data from the target population in six participating police stations, and 65 questionnaires were returned. The study identified some enablers of and significant hindrances to the implementation of the e-docket system called Integrated Case Docket Management System (ICDMS). On the positive side, the e-docket system enabled 24-hour access to and tracking of e-dockets, among others. However, many police officers had limited digital training and skills, which inhibited effectiveness and efficiency of the e-docket system. ICT tools were inadequate, resulting in frequently unavailable and slow network connectivity. These hindrances in Limpopo police stations negatively affected records management and justice delivery. To gain full return on investment in an effective e-docket system, the study recommended that top management support foster an enabling environment that reskills police officers and provides technical support for an optimal operation of an e-docket system for electronic records management.
Analisis Prisip-Prinsip Pengelolaan Dana Bantuan Oprasional Sekolah (BOS) Reguler dalam Program Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Winaya I Made Astra , Putu Edy Purna Wijaya  , I Nengah Sudiarta  , I Made Sutika
Published: November 2022

Abstrak - Penelitian  ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan prinsip fleksibilitas, efektivitas, efisiensi, akuntabilitas dan transparansi dalam pengelolaan dana BOS pada Tahun Anggaran 2021 di SD Negeri 1 Selanbawak. Metode  pengumpulan  data  yang  digunakan  dengan  melakukan wawancara dengan Kepala Sekolah dan Bendahara BOS. Selain itu dilakukan observasi  langsung ke lokasi sekolah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pengelolaan dana BOS SD Negeri 1 Selanbawak telah taat juknis yang tertuang dalam Permendikbud No. 6 Tahun 2021, tertib administrasi, memiliki  SDM pengelolaan yang kompeten, serta menerapkan prinsip fleksibilitas, efektivitas, efisiensi, akuntabilitas dan transparansi pada tahap perencanaan, pengelolaan dan pertanggungjawaban dana BOS. Namun, ada beberapa kendala yang dihadapi sekolah yaitu keterbatasan sumber daya manusia yang dimiliki sekolah dan belum optimalnya keterlibatan komite dalam perencanaan, pengelolaan dana BOS, dan kurangnya inovasi. 

 

Kata Kunci: BOS, Pengelolaan Keuangan, Sekolah Dasar.

 

Abstract- This study aimed at investigating the implementation of the principles of flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and transparency in the management of BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Selanbawak for the 2021 fiscal year. The data were collected by conducting interviews with the Principal and Treasurer of the BOS. In addition, direct observations were made to the school location. The results of this study indicated that the management of BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Selanbawak has complied with the technical guidelines contained in Permendikbud No. 6 of 2021, managed to conduct orderly administration, employed competent human resources for the management, and applied the principles of flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and transparency on the planning, management and accountability stages of BOS funds. The obstacles faced by schools are limited human resources, non-optimal involvement of the committee in planning, managing BOS funds, as well as lack of innovation.

 

Keywords: BOS, Financial management, Elementary School
Nas trilhas da linguagem oral de acadêmicos de graduação em agronomia de Dourados/MS
Authors: Rocha Ioneide Negromonte de Vasconcelos
Published: November 2022

O presente trabalho apresenta alguns aspectos peculiares sobre as escolhas lexicais e de sua variação na linguagem oral utilizada por acadêmicos do curso da graduação em Agronomia de Dourados/MS. Os estudos foram embasados nos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos da Teoria da Variação e das Ciências do Léxico, com o objetivo de identificar, por amostragem, o uso das variantes mais recorrentes na comunidade acadêmica e de descrever os fatores linguísticos e sociais que influenciam no uso da fala. Os materiais utilizados como corpus foram entrevistas orais gravadas com 32 acadêmicos de Agronomia de duas universidades locais, a Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD) e a Faculdade Anhanguera de Dourados. Para coleta das amostras orais, foram aplicados dois questionários: um onomasiológico e outro semasiológico: o primeiro foi divido em campo semântico referente ao cotidiano dos jovens como festa, encontro, garoto(a), vestuário, comida, transporte, expressões corriqueiras e outros; no segundo, selecionamos 74 lexias mais recorrentes para efetuar o questionário. Partir das amostras orais, cristalizaram-se aspectos na linguagem que circunda o mundo rural concernente ao curso de Agronomia, em especial o campo relacionado à agricultura e à pecuária, a moda de viola, o vestuário típico do trabalhador rural. Os acadêmicos informantes foram os de 1º e 5º anos, como forma de verificar a hipótese de que representam uma comunidade de comportamento linguístico peculiar, revelado pela preferência das escolhas lexicais e sua manutenção. As lexias de uso habitual como agrobói, bruto, caubói, chucro, derramado, machorra, sertanejo, xonado e outras confirmam o uso de uma norma no grupo acadêmico. Os valores e os comportamentos sociais desse grupo são atribuídos à norma utilizada, evidenciando que as variações linguísticas e extralinguísticas contribuem para sustentação da comunidade como se observa nos estudantes universitários de Agronomia.
Rastreio de maus tratos em idosos
Authors: Teixeira Ana Carolina Ornelas , Gonçalves Ana Cristina Francisco
Published: November 2022

Introdução: O estatuto social diminuto que o idoso tem na sociedade portuguesa, pela perda de autoridade no processo de envelhecimento e maior vulnerabilidade, associada ao grau de dependência, isolamento social e fragilidade económica, contribuem de forma imperativa para um maior risco de incidência de maus tratos. Segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde, Portugal é um dos principais países onde esta problemática se verifica. De acordo, com um estudo realizado em Portugal, 39,4% das mulheres idosas inquiridas afirmavam ser vítimas de maus tratos. Os maus tratos físicos, sexuais ou psicológicos constituem problemas importantes de saúde pública. Objetivo: Rever os métodos de rastreio de maus tratos em idosos disponíveis. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados: Medline e Uptodate e revistas médicas: Postgraduate Medicine, PacientCare e Geriatrics. Resultados: Foram encontradas cerca de duas dezenas de escalas de rastreio de maus tratos em idosos, com diferentes critérios de aplicação e seleção. Discussão: Através do rastreio e identificação dos casos de maus tratos, bem como pela consciencialização da existência de fatores de risco e sinais de alarme o médico de família tem um papel fundamental na prevenção e proteção dos seus doentes idosos vulneráveis. No entanto será importante mais investigação neste campo, no sentido de simplificar a seleção da escala mais adequada a utilizar na prática clínica diária.
17α-Methyltestosterone enhances growth and reproductive performance of immature male Asian catfish (Clarias macrocephalus)
Authors: Bautista Lemark M. , Tumbokon Barry L.M. , Serrano Augusto E.
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to assess the effects of 17α-methyltestosterone (MT) on the growth and reproductive performance of male Asian catfish (Clarias macrocephalus). A total of 36 immature male Asian catfish (ABW = 125.97 g) were randomly distributed into 12 circular tanks, and fed with either the control diet (with no MT) or diets containing MT at 60 mg·kg-1, 90 mg·kg-1, or 120 mg·kg-1 for 45 days. Results showed that weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR) and feed intake (FI) were significantly higher in the male catfish fed with diets containing 60 and 90 mg·kg-1 MT than in those fed with the control diet. Also, the diet attractability test revealed that the 60 and 90 mg·kg-1 MT groups significantly attracted more catfish than did the control diet; however, increasing MT to 120 mg·kg-1 reduced its attractability to the immature male catfish. MT-treated male catfish exhibited significantly heavier and significantly longer testes than male catfish fed the control diet at the termination of the feeding trial. These male catfish also exhibited significantly higher gonadosomatic indices (GSI) than catfish in the control group. Following induced spawning of nontreated female catfish and artificial fertilization of its eggs using testis preparation from the experimental male catfish at the termination of the feeding trial, results showed that testis preparations from all MT-treated males resulted in significantly higher fertilization (FR) and hatching rates (HR) of the eggs. In conclusion, incorporating MT to the diet improved both the growth and reproductive performance of the male Clarias macrocephalus. Precisely, dosages of optimal dietary MT using a quadratic model for maximal SGR, GSI, FR, and HR values were estimated to be 58.3, 75.0, 90.6, and 78.2 mg·kg-1, respectively.
Plantas medicinales: Comprendiendo sus beneficios para la salud y advirtiendo sobre sus efectos psicoactivos y neurotóxicos
Authors: González-Garrido Valentina B. , Jiménez-Baltierra Diego A. , Orellana Renán , Cortés Manuel E.
Published: November 2022

El uso de flora medicinal o alucinógena se ha desarrollado desde los albores de la humanidad. Grandes culturas antiguas como Sumerios, Egipcios y la Antigua China utilizaron frecuentemente plantas medicinales para diversos propósitos. En América del Sur durante decenas de milenios innumerables especies de plantas nativas —y también hoy en día aquellas introducidas— se han utilizado por sus propiedades curativas y psicoactivas. Esta Carta a la Editora destaca los beneficios para la salud y advierte sobre los efectos psicoactivos y neurotóxicos de algunas plantas medicinales usadas en Chile.
Trombectomía mecánica eficaz en paciente con ictus e infección por SARS-Cov-2 con desenlace fatal.
Authors: Ros-Forteza Francisco Javier
Published: November 2022

El ictus isquémico ha sido reportado en los pacientes con infección por SARS-CoV-2. No está claro si el COVID-19 es causal o simplemente coexiste o desencadena la aparición del ictus. El ictus es relativamente infrecuente en contexto de COVID-19 y en su mayor parte ocurre en ancianos con factores de riesgo vascular. El mecanismo subyacente del ictus es múltiple. Presentamos un varón de 84 años con ictus por oclusión de grandes vasos coincidente con infección grave por COVID-19 que, a pesar de una trombectomía mecánica exitosa inicial, tuvo un desenlace fatal debido a complicaciones respiratorias y a un infarto cerebral masivo contralateral por recurrencia temprana. En consecuencia, la vigilancia en este tipo de pacientes debe ser extrema ya que el ictus isquémico con infección activa por SARS-CoV-2 puede ser de mal pronóstico.
Atrofia multisistémica, estudio por imagen de un caso.
Authors: Yara-Muñoz Sebastián , Cantor-González Johan Fernando , Arce-Gálvez Leonado
Published: November 2022

Mujer de 73 años con cuadro clínico de un año de evolución consistente en bradiquinesia, temblor distal y episodios de relajación de esfínteres. Consulta por dolor precordial, palpitaciones, diaforesis y pérdida de la conciencia de aparición súbita. Al examen físico está alerta, con hipomimia facial, bradiquinesia, disartria hipo fonética, signo de rueda dentada positivo y rigidez, fuerza, sensibilidad superficial y profunda conservadas, reflejos osteotendinosos con respuesta normal, sin alteración de pares craneales.
Active Debate Learning Model in Strengthening Critical Thinking Skills for Class IX students
Authors:   Pancasila and Civic Education Study Program, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia, Subowo, Arif , Triyanto, Triyanto ,   Pancasila and Civic Education Study Program, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia, Triastuti Rini ,   Pancasila and Civic Education Study Program, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: November 2022

The ability to think critically is an important component in the world of education, especially for students as the younger generation should have the ability to think critically as a capital to face the challenges of the world in the future. This study aims to determine the strengthening of critical thinking skills of grade IX students through an active debate learning model on Pancasila and citizenship education subjects at Muhammadiyah Junior High School Special Program Kottabarat Surakarta. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects of this study were teachers of Pancasila and citizenship education and grade IX students. The results showed that the application of the ac tive debate learning model in Pancasila and citizenship education subjects was able to strengthen the critical thinking skills of grade IX students, indicated by the students' ability to understand the material, analyze, speak, and conclude a problem.
Basal Cell Carcinoma: Atypical Presentation and Literature Review
Authors:   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. Puebla de Zaragoza, México., Mejía Lucero Ramírez
Published: November 2022

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, especially in Caucasians. The head is the most common location, however, in exceptional cases it can occur in areas where there is little sun exposure, it is usually aggressive in most cases. Each time there is an increase in the youngest basal cell, it presents different types: Nodular, Superficial, Populations of incidence. Pigmented, Morpheiform or Infiltrating or Sclerosing clinical carcinoma and Fibroepithelioma. It is usually characterized as a locally invasive, aggressive and destructive carcinoma with a high capacity to metastasize. Treatment consists of surgical removal of the lesion, however in advanced cases management will have to be multidisciplinary.
The Functional Implication of the Amygdala in Relation to Fear
Authors:   Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro, Aboytes Victor Hugo Herrera
Published: November 2022

Fear is a basic, universal, and primary sensation; its function is to protect against risk situations; without fear, people would act recklessly and endanger their lives. Fear acts as a regulator of our behavior, warning us of dangers and avoiding them when detecting a threat, this is interpreted as such when damage to physical integrity is involved as well as damage against reputation self-esteem, self-concept, or security, depending on the idea and beliefs about it. The amygdala is the structure responsible for this sensation. Hereunder, this text will show a review about the location, structure, functioning and importance of the amygdala, as well as the relationship between this structure and fear through studies carried out in animals and humans.
Current Management of Sigmoid Volvulus. A Therapeutic Approach
Authors:   Departamento de Cirugía, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE), Hospital de Especialidades (HE), Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente (CMNO), IMSS, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Zúñiga-Gazcón Héctor
Published: November 2022

When an air-filled loop of the sigmoid colon coils around its mesentery, this is referred to as sigmoid volvulus. When the degree of torsion surpasses 180 and 360 degrees, respectively, the intestinal lumen is obstructed, and vascular circulation is impaired. A sigmoid volvulus is suspected in individuals who have stomach discomfort, nausea, abdominal distension, constipation/obstipation, and a distended and tympanitic belly on physical examination. To confirm the diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus and rule out alternative causes of stomach discomfort and intestinal blockage, we do an abdominal computed tomography scan. The treatment of individuals with sigmoid volvulus is dependent on the presence of warning symptoms.
Gastric Ectopic Pancreas - A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Pathology, Sher-i-kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura , Srinagar-190011, Jammu & Kashmir, INDIA., B Sameena
Published: November 2022

Ectopic pancreas is a rare embryological abnormality apparently not in association with others. Stomach and duodenum are the most common organs involved. Symptoms are nonspecific.Patients may complain of dyspepsia, abdominal pain or intestinal obstruction. Diagnosis can be very challenging due to the rarity of the disease and the absence of specific symptoms and radiological findings. Here we report a case of Heterotopic pancreas in a gastric tissue in a 23 year old woman admitted to the emergency department due to acute upper gastro-intestinal symptoms.Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed submucosal gastric lesions. The patient underwent abdominal computed tomography, that showed gastric mass originating along the lesser curvature of the stomach. According to the patients symptoms, family history and radiological findings, the patient was scheduled for a surgical resection.In this case, gastric ectopic pancreas was found on routine histopathological examination. Clinical presentation of ectopic pancreas can be challenging, especially in an emergency setting. Diagnostic-therapeutic laproscopy should be considered in symptomatic patients.
What are the Current Indications and Contraindications for a Splenectomy?
Authors:   Departamento de Cirugía, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE), Hospital de Especialidades (HE), Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente (CMNO), IMSS, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Delgado Miguel Angel Flores-
Published: November 2022

Splenectomy can treat conditions characterized by hemolysis or thrombocytopenia caused by autoantibodies or splenic reticuloendothelial function, as well as disorders characterized by massive splenomegaly and hypersplenism with cytopenias, such as hereditary spherocytosis, transfusion-dependent thalassemia, immune thrombocytopenia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, splenic marginal zone lymph Splenectomy is no longer used for Hodgkin disease staging and is typically avoided in autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, hereditary stomatocytosis or xerocytosis, cold agglutinin disease, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, Gaucher disease, and cirrhosis-related hypersplenism.
Ciências Sociais em Diálogo
Authors: Martelli Carla Gandini Giani , Kerbauy Maria Teresa Miceli
Published: November 2022

É com imenso prazer que apresentamos o livro Ciências Sociais em Diálogo, uma publicação inspirada na atividade intitulada “Canal Ciências Sociais em Diálogo” que vem sendo organizada, desde 2020, pelo Departamento de Ciências Sociais e pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais da Faculdade de Ciências e Letras da Unesp, campus de Araraquara.
A Qualitative Content Analysis on the Perceived Stress of Food Service Managers: Focused on Small enterprise
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Myeong Min-sik
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to derive stress perceived by small enterprise food service managers to contribute to the academic aspect and establish a direction to improve the quality of life of food service managers. To achieve the purpose of the study, a qualitative study was conducted on 22 small enterprise managers operating the food service business in Daejeon and Sejong. The collected data were classified through open coding using NVivo10 based on the inductive content analysis method (Elo & Kyngss, 2008), and the weight of each node was identified and generalized. As a result of the analysis, the stressors perceived by the participants were classified into economic, psychological, and physical topics. Through this study, the necessity of support from the government, supplementation of the system for malicious reviews, education related to industrial accidents, and suggested suggestions for follow-up research were presented.
Pelaksanaan Program Eco School Land KKN Tematik SDN Sutorejo I/240 Surabaya
Authors: Suryaningtyas Wahyuni
Published: November 2022

KKN Tematik Eco School Land (ESL) merupakan salah satu program KKN yang dilaksanakan berdasarkan Tema kebutuhan masyarakat, terutama pada bidang Lingkungan Hidup. Pada kegiatan KKN Tematik ESL sangat diharapkan mahasiswa dapat belajar bersama masyarakat dan mampu memberikan karya sebagai solusi terhadap sebuah persoalan bidang lingkungan hidup. Pengusungan tema ESL sejalan dengan program pemerintah kota Surabaya yang fokus pada tatanan pemanfaatan urban environment (lingkungan perkotaan) untuk lahan hijau. Mekanisme pelaksanaan program meliputi: survei, analisis situasi, perancangan dan mekanisme pelaksanaan program, pelaksanaan dan pegelolaan, laporan program ESL. Program penyelenggaraan KKN Tematik ESL diharapkan dapat mendukung program pemerintah bidang lingkungan hidup dengan konsep urban green space yang dapat memberikan manfaat pada semua warga masyarakat termasuk generasi mendatang serta menjadi dakwah Muhammadiyah bidang lingkungan hidup.
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity Analysis Of Lemon Grass Leaf Extracts Against Pathogenic Bacteria
Authors: Ram Pratap and Mohsin Hasan Khan
Published: November 2022

Lemongrass is used to treat fever, fatigue, convulsions, common cold, rheumatism, vomiting, convulsions, discomfort, and digestive system spasms. The present investigation was performed to investigate the antibacterial property of methnolic, acetone and benzene extract of lemon grass against pathogenic bacteria. The maximum inhibition zone for methanol extract was Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus (18 mm) at a concentration of 100 μl/ml. Benzene extract also exhibited a 17 mm zone at 100 μl/ml against bacteria- Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Behind it, 50 μl/ml of methanol extract exhibited 16 mm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 100 μl/ml of benzene extract against Klebsella pneumoneae. As concentration increases against all bacteria, the anti-bacterial activity of extracts increases. Among all the extracts methanol extract have been found more potential extract for antibacterial as well as lowest MIC. So lemon grass can be used to treat many bacterial diseases.
Distribution of structural impurities in diamonds from kimberlite pipes with different diamond-bearing potential
Authors: KHACHATRYAN GALINA , ANASHKINA NATALYA , BARYSHEV ALEXANDER
Published: November 2022

Relationship between structural impurities in diamonds and the diamond-bearing potential of the kimberlites is demonstrated on an example of representative statistical samples of diamonds from the pipes of Yakutia, Arkhangel’sk Region, South Africa, and Brazil. A positive correlation emerges of the diamond-bearing potential of the kimberlite pipes with the overall content of structural nitrogen in the diamonds and, correspondingly, a negative one, with the degree of its aggregation and with a ratio of the hydrogen and nitrogen concentrations in the crystals.
Genetic aspects are discussed of the revealed relationships, that include characteristics of the carbon sourсe of the diamonds and their crystallization conditions.
Divergence and convergence of gold potential signs in provinces with strata gold deposits in black shale formations
Authors: KONKIN VICTOR , DONETS ALEKSANDER
Published: November 2022

Information is provided on the similarity (convergence) and differences (divergence) of the geological and structural settings of the formation of polystage-polygenic-polychronic strata deposits of the gold-carbon series in the provinces of the folded frame of the Siberian Platform with black shale formations of different ages (from the Proterozoic to the Mesozoic inclusive) and their sulfide-bearing facies. The conclusion is made about the uniformity of the predictive-exploration complex of works on prospecting and evaluating the prospects for gold content in black shale formations with the need to adapt it to specific geological-structural-formational conditions.
CLUSTER PRODUTIVO DA CACHAÇA UM ESTUDO NO MUNICÍPIO DE ORIZONA – GOIÁS
Authors: Otoni Junior Osvaldo Ribeiro , Moura Cunha George Henrique de
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica acerca da formação de cluster da produção da cachaça. Um cluster, é uma cadeia interligada entre organizações de um mesmo setor, podendo ser informal ou formal, e quando há uma organização gestora, envolve a cooperação entre elas, os concorrentes diretos, os membros da cadeia produtiva, investidores, a geração de novos produtos, serviços e estímulo a inovação. Esse ambiente é fundamental para que ocorra a troca de informações e conhecimentos por meio de estruturas formais ou informais e que possam ocorrer de forma natural ou forçada por meio de ações e projetos em cooperação. A presente pesquisa possui como objetivo geral de estudar o cluster produtivo da cachaça no município de Orizona, Goiás. Como objetivos específicos, analisar as abordagens  teóricas e os conceitos sobre cluster, os benefícios proporcionados pelas inovações do cluster à região produtora de cachaça, levantamento bibliográfico da cadeia produtiva da cachaça. Apresentar uma análise dos dados levantados sobre o setor agropecuário no município de Orizona, Goiás, e a participação da produção de cachaça no PIB local.
 
Palavras Chave: Clusters. Cachaça. Inovação. Cadeia Produtiva.
OS DIREITOS DA CRIANÇA ANGOLANA, COMO DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS, FACE À RESPONSABILIDADE PARENTAL
Authors: Antônio Palheta Vieira Heyder , Sikato Direito Manuel
Published: November 2022

O presente texto visa, essencialmente, abordar os princípios fundamentais das Nações Unidas, da União Africana e do Ordenamento Jurídico angolano, relativos à proteção social e prevenção criminal da criança, face à responsabilidade parental e na necessidade de proteger os seus direitos universais e fundamentais, por meio de um estudo comparado com o direito brasileiro e normas internacionais. Neste particular, destaca-se o papel da família em geral e dos progenitores, a quem incumbe, por excelência, o exercício da responsabilidade parental. Entretanto, os progenitores podem se ver inibidos de exercitar tal responsabilidade por fatos que atentem contra os superiores interesses da criança. Igualmente, não deixaremos de referir a importância da cooperação internacional e do respeito pelos valores da comunidade onde a criança se encontra inserida, para que os direitos fundamentais dela sejam uma realidade.
Expression of Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptors (KIR) in Sex-associated Malignancies
Authors: Hassan Norfarazieda , Lee Le Jie , Tan Jun Hao , Idris Siti Zuleha , Mohd Ibrahim Hishamshah , Osman Raudhawati , Seow Heng Fong , Mohtaruddin Norhafizah , Andi Asri Andi Anggeriana , Abdullah Maha
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Sex shapes immune response with possible consequence on tumor immune escape. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) predominates in males while ovarian cancer (OC) occurs in females. NK cells essential for tumor killing may have male preponderance. Association of sex, NK cell activity and malignancies is unclear. We hypothesize that sex differentially affects KIR expressions in sex-biased cancers. Method: Expression of inhibitory (KIR2DL1-5 and KIR3DL1-3) and activating (KIR2DS1-2 and 4-5 and KIR3DS1) genes in B-, T-cell ALL, OC and normal controls were determined by reverse-transcription polymerase-chain-reaction. Result: All normal males (but not females) expressed the framework genes and generally maintained haplotype A, except KIR3DL1. Normal females expressed more activating KIRs. Frequencies of KIR2DL1, 2DL4 and 2DS2 were significantly reduced among ovarian cancer patients. Sex difference in frequencies of KIR expression was not detected in ALL as majority were undetectable except framework gene KIR3DL2, was more frequent among T-ALL. Conclusion: Cancers may be associated with reduced KIR expression and influence of sex requires investigation.
Comparison of Knee Kinematics during Single Leg Squat across Physically Active Females with and without Dynamic Knee Valgus
Authors: Aiman Sahabuddin Farhah Nadhirah , Pentaya Veenothini , Jamaludin Nazatul Izzati , Hamzah Nurul Azuar , Shaharudin Shazlin
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Introduction: Knee valgus which also known as dynamic knee valgus (DKV), is frequently linked to non-contact lower-limb injuries, especially in females. This retrospective study aims to compare the kinematic variables of lower limb joints in physically active females with normal versus excessive DKV during single leg squat (SLS) at 45° and 60° knee flexion. Methods: Based on the outcomes of drop vertical jump screening test, 34 females were recruited and divided into two groups (i.e., normal and excessive DKV). Participants performed SLS at 45° and 60° knee flexion with three-dimensional motion capture and analysis. The kinematic variables of lower limb joints at both knee flexion of SLS were compared across groups using independent T-test. Results: During 45° SLS with the dominant limb, the normal DKV group performed significantly greater hip adduction angle (4.49±3.25°, t(32) = 2.371, p= 0.024) than the excessive DKV group (1.426±4.23°). During 60° SLS with the dominant limb, the normal DKV group showed knee adduction (0.223±0.07°, t(16.048) = 10.707, p=0.001) while the excessive DKV group showed knee abduction (-4.478±1.81°). Conclusion: Females with excessive DKV showed significantly different lower limb kinematics and motion control strategy compared to females with normal range of DKV. The findings highlighted the importance of DKV screening among physically active females, and the rationale for prescribing individualized exercise intervention to prevent lower limb non-contact injuries.
Proposed Web Application for Guidance and Support of Students: SmartLAD
Authors: Aggarwal Mukul , Tariyal Himanshu
Published: November 2022

SmartLAD is a Support Platform that connects students, mentors, and professionals of the field and enables them to share their knowledge and experience. We equip the students with a powerful network to rely on, skill-oriented courses that impart real-life skills, and experienced mentors to guide them. Our platform helps students to stay focused on their goals and keep on working hard to achieve their dreams. SmartLAD works as a Support Platform that helps students in their journey of being successful and excelling in their careers by providing them with skills, resources, guidance, and network. We help the students by providing them with a Network that the students can use without any charges and limits and can connect to people and share knowledge.