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Anti-corruption barriers, financial transparency and accounting quality in political parties: Evidence from Spain
Authors: Rodríguez López Ángel , Rodríguez Gutiérrez Gustavo , Rubio Martín Gracia-María
Published: January 2023

The aim of this paper is to study the transparency and quality of the Spanish political parties’ accounting information, as well as the factors that determine it, in a temporal context marked by the introduction of the institutional anti-corruption barriers, which harden the obligations in terms of financial transparency. The sample is composed by all the political organizations audited in the Auditors Court (AC) during the period analysed. The econometric model is estimated through the statistical methodologies of the linear Panel Data fixed effects and the ordered logistic regression, both with different types of accounting information. One formed with original accounting data, and another corrected and improved using the AC reports. The results show that the quality of the accounting information of the political parties is deficient and so is the level of the financial transparency. Likewise, the explanatory power of the models estimated with corrected accounting information is more significant, being the ratio of the private and public income, age, debt and the saving rate, variables that strongly affect the quality of the accounting information. Finally, the institutional anti-corruption barriers imposed in terms of financial transparency have not been enough. In fact, last year was the worst in the time series, since there is no party that discloses the quality financial information.

Este trabajo estudia la transparencia y la calidad de la información contable de los partidos políticos españoles, así como los factores que condicionan la misma, en un contexto temporal marcado por la implementación una serie de barreras institucionales anticorrupción, que endurecen las obligaciones en materia de transparencia financiera. Se utiliza una muestra exhaustiva compuesta por todas las organizaciones políticas fiscalizadas por el Tribunal de Cuentas (TC) en el período analizado. Se implementan modelos lineales de Datos de Panel con efectos fijos y una regresión logística ordenada, ambos con diferentes tipos de información contable, una información original y otra corregida y mejorada utilizando los Informes del TC. Los resultados muestran que, la calidad de la información contable de los partidos es deficiente y, por lo tanto, también el nivel de transparencia financiera. Asimismo, el poder explicativo de los modelos que se estiman con información contable corregida es mayor, siendo la relación ingresos privados y públicos, la antigüedad, el endeudamiento y la tasa de ahorro, variables que afectan de forma significativa a la calidad de la información contable. Se concluye que las barreras institucionales anticorrupción impuestas en materia de transparencia financiera no han sido suficientes, siendo el último ejercicio evaluado, el peor de la serie estudiada, ya que no existe ningún partido que revele información financiera de calidad.
Circuit training using elastic band: Can it improve the direction-changing agility of Kabaddi athletes?
Authors: Utama Made Bang Redy , Sugiharto Sugiharto , Hidayah Taufiq , Mukarromah Siti Baitul , Sutoro Sutoro
Published: January 2023

The ability to quickly change direction is important for kabaddi players, as it is crucial for building points and defeating opponents. The aim of this study was to determine the speed increase during change of direction after circuit training by using elastic bands with different resistance loads. We used the experimental design (pretest-posttest method). The sample consisted of 44 male Kabaddi athletes younger than 20 years old and belonging to the Junior Elite level in kabaddi, from Bali Province, Indonesia. They were divided into 4 groups based on circuit training intensity and elastic band resistance load. Each athlete received a 6-week treatment program. The data were processed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 24.0 (IBM, USA). The results showed that there is a statistically significant relationship between circuit training using elastic band and the athlete’s speed in changing direction. Also, it is evident that the training program with a series of high-intensity exercises using an elastic band with a resistance load of 2.27 kgf increased the speed in changing direction by 13.74%.
Regional choreographic schools in Ukraine: the socio-cultural and pedagogical aspects
Authors: Ostroverkh Tetiana , Pavliuk Tetiana , Degtiar Daria , Myroniuk Nataliia , Korytna Alina , Boichenko Olena
Published: January 2023

It is very important to preserve and develop folk choreographic culture in the modern socio-cultural space research of regional dance traditions. This is especially true for those territories, which are now only fragmentarily represented in Ukrainian art history. The aim of this study was to identify the main trends and establish the peculiarities of socio-cultural and pedagogical aspects of regional dance schools in Ukraine. This cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 264 scientific and pedagogical employees engaged in scientific and teaching activities in the field of choreography at higher education institutions in Ukraine, namely Kyiv University of Culture, Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts (KNUCA), Volyn National University named after Lesya Ukrainka, and Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts. While writing this article, we also analyzed the works of international researchers. A questionnaire consisting of 4 questions was used for data collection and the analytical methods were descriptive statistics (percentage). According to the study results, the features of the formation of choreographic schools in different geographical and cultural regions of Ukraine highlight promising areas of their development from the perspective of scholars of choreography engaged in scientific and teaching activities in higher education institutions. In conclusion, Ukrainian regional choreography is a creative and multidimensional phenomenon. In each region of Ukraine, folk ethnography is characterized by its authentic features and way of performance due to geographical, historical, social, political, economic, and other factors.
Cervical spine mechanical deficits in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: A case-control study
Authors: Ramadan El-desoqi Fatma Eldesoqi , Abdal Majeed Salwa Fadl , Azzam Ahmad Hamdy , Mohammed Sarhan Mohammed Ali
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this case-control study was to investigate whether cervical mechanical deficits differ between patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) and control subjects. A total of 40 non-athletic males and females participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: group A, including 20 patients with SIS with a mean age of 36 years, and group B, including 20 control subjects with a mean age of 34 years. Each participant was assessed for pain and disability using shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), active joint angular reproduction (AJAR) at 30o cervical flexion and extension using inclinometer, and craniovertebral angle (CVA) using photography. The results of the study showed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between AJAR error at 30o cervical flexion and both shoulder pain and disability (r > 3, p = <0.05), and also a statically significant difference between groups at AJAR error in extension (t = 3.8, p = 0.000). In conclusion, cervical proprioception deficits showed a significant correlation with shoulder pain and disability in patients with SIS.
The impact of using small-sided games on teaching basic handball skills to students of the College of Sports Sciences at Mu'tah University
Authors: Sha’lan Maen Ahmad Mahmoud
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of using small-sided games on teaching basic handball skills to students of the College of Sports Sciences at Mutah University, using the experimental method. The study sample consisted of 20 students from the College of Sports Sciences at Mu'tah University who were enrolled in the handball course. They were selected using the purposive method and divided into two equal groups (experimental group = 10 students, and control group = 10 students). An educational program was prepared using small-sided games to teach basic handball skills. The program was implemented during eight weeks, with three meetings per week. The data were processed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Our results showed that using small-sided games in teaching basic skills in handball has a positive impact on improving the level of performance of learners (p<0.05). Therefore, the authors recommend to use small-sided games in teaching basic skills in handball.
Building a model for measuring the level of physical and skill performance of volleyball players according to the variance level of the MCT1 gene and basic biochemical indicators
Authors: Alawadi Basheer Shakir Hussein , Mutanish Husam Hussein , Mutanish Husam Hussein , Armoot Alaa Kadhem , Aziz ASSafi Asaad Adnan
Published: January 2023

The use of modern technology for scientific studies in a variety of sectors, including sports, has led to significant advancements and tremendous progress in this field. This has resulted in the best performance in various competitions and sports, and one of the modern technologies is the field of genetics technology. The aim of this study was to build a model for measuring the level of physical and skill performance of volleyball players according to the variance level of the MCT1 gene and basic biochemical indicators. The researchers used the descriptive approach. The sample of the study consisted of 21 advanced volleyball players from the Middle Euphrates region participating in the Men's Premier League for the 2020-2021 sports season. To solve the research problem, we used the following variables: the MCT1 gene, chemical indicators of blood (LDH enzyme, the concentration of lactic acid in the blood, PH of blood), and the level of physical and skill performance in volleyball. The researchers used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis. In terms of the variance level of the MCT1 gene and various blood chemical indicators for the degree of performance of the skillful physical effort in volleyball, three prediction rates (models) were obtained. The amounts of variability of the MCT1 gene in the research sample varied between high and low levels. The researchers suggest using the model for prediction rates to determine the performance level of volleyball players and stressing genetic study of the MCT1 gene in volleyball players to facilitate the selection of players, particularly juniors.
Ålands strukturfondsprogram 2014-2020: Utvärderarnas slutrapport per 13.12.2022
Authors:   Nordregio, Löfving Linnea , Lundgren Anna , Teräs Jukka , Turunen Eeva
Published: January 2023

Detta är utvärderarnas slutrapport per 13.12.2022 av det åländska strukturfondsprogrammet 2014-2020. Bakom programmet står EUfonderna, den europeiska regionalfonden och den europeiska socialfonden med delvis olika krav på de av programmet (med-) finansierade verksamheterna. De förenas dock i ambitionen att i enlighet med Europeiska unionens övergripande mål om smart och hållbar tillväxt för alla utveckla och stärka företagande, innovationskapacitet, social integration, arbetsmarknad och miljö på Åland.
On migrating ISO 10303 PMI models to a common core
Authors: Barnard Feeney Allison , Thurman Thomas R
Published: January 2023

Industrial users of ISO 10303 STandard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP) protocols needed the ability to exchange design product data that is in conformance with recently updated ISO geometric product specification (GPS) standards, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) dimensioning and tolerancing standard, and recently updated digital product data definition practice standards. Updates to those standards were made to support continued migration from drawing-based product and manufacturing information (PMI) exchange to full model-based exchange, sharing and management across life-cycle viewpoints (i.e., design to fabrication to inspection). The aerospace and automotive industries created a joint project to merge ISO 10303-203: Configuration controlled 3D design (AP 203) [1] and ISO 10303-214: Core data for automotive mechanical design processes (AP 214) [2] into a new ISO 10303-242: Managed model-based 3D engineering (AP 242) [3] rather than pursue individual updates. Relevant STEP information models have been updated and new information models created to support the ASME and ISO standards, resulting in the publication of AP 242 in 2014.
Low-GWP non-flammable alternative refrigerant blends for HFC-134a :
Authors: Domanski Piotr A , McLinden Mark O , Babushok Valeri I , Bell Ian H , Fortin Tara J , Hegetschweiler Michael J , Huber Marcia L , Kedzierski Mark A , Kim Dennis K , Lin Lingnan , Linteris Gregory T , Outcalt Stephanie L , Payne W Vance , Perkins Richard A , Rowane Aaron , Skye Harrison
Published: January 2023

This project addresses the objectives of the Statement of Need number WPSON-17-20 No/Low Global Warming Potential Alternatives to Ozone Depleting Refrigerants. Its goal was to identify low global-warming-potential (GWP), non-flammable refrigerants to replace HFC-134a (GWP=1300) in military environmental control units (ECUs) and to demonstrate their performance. This work is a follow-on to the limited-scope project WP-2740, which used thermodynamic cycle simulation models alone to screen over 100 000 refrigerant blends and identified over 20 candidate HFC-134a replacements. In the present study we narrowed the pool of blend candidates down to three best blends, demonstrated their performance through drop-in tests in a military ECU in environmental chambers over a wide range of operating conditions, and extrapolated the laboratory-measured performance to that of ECUs equipped with modified compressor for each blend to provide the same system capacity while maintaining the isentropic efficiency of the original HFC-134a compressor. The project involved preliminary experimental and analytical tasks in support of the final project task. These included measurements of thermodynamic and transport properties of the novel fluids considered and an update of simulation methods for these properties, fundamental tests exploring the flammability characteristics including calculation methods, fundamental measurements and modeling of forced-convection heat transfer performance, and measurements of cycle performance of candidate blends in a laboratory mini-breadboard heat pump apparatus as the final qualification step of the best blends for full-scale testing in the ECU. The project s conclusion is that R-513A (GWP=573) and a blend we call Tern-1 [R-134a/1234yf/1234ze(E) (49.2/33.9/16.9*), GWP=640] are good replacement blends for HFC-134a offering a similar performance at GWP reduction of 66 % and 51 %, respectively. These fluids do not present any significant application difficulties. If greater reduction in GWP is desirable, R-515B (GWP=344) and CO2 (GWP=1) can be considered but they require further challenging research and developmental work. In the above blend selection, we adopted the ASTM E681 test method as stipulated by ASHRAE Standard 34 for qualifying non-flammability of refrigerants. If military requirements for non-flammability are more stringent than the E681 standard, a smaller reduction of GWP will be possible with qualifying blends.
De-novo formation of neighboring intracranial aneurysm after spontaneous thrombosis of a ruptured distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysm: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Rios-Zermeno Jorge , Tovar-Romero Leoncio Alberto , Cano-Velazquez Gerardo , Marian-Magana Ricardo , Sangrador-Deitos Marcos , Gomez-Amador Juan Luis
Published: January 2023

Intracranial aneurysms arise in 1-2% of the population and usually present as hemorrhagic strokes. Spontaneous thrombosis of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm occurs in 1-3% and most commonly in giant aneurysms, with complete thrombosis in just 13-20% of the cases. Thrombosis of smaller aneurysms is rare. Here we present a case of a patient who presented with a ruptured intracranial aneurysm that subsequently thrombosed, discovering a neighboring de-novo aneurysm during follow-up. We hypothesized that after thrombosis, the hemodynamic characteristics that contributed to the formation of the first aneurysm were replicated.
Molecular characterization of cell types in the squid Loligo vulgaris
Authors: Duruz Jules , Sprecher Marta , Kaldun Jenifer C , Al-Soudy Al-Sayed , Lischer Heidi EL , van Geest Geert , Nicholson Pamela , Bruggmann Rémy , Sprecher Simon G
Published: January 2023

Cephalopods are set apart from other mollusks by their advanced behavioral abilities and the complexity of their nervous systems. Because of the great evolutionary distance that separates vertebrates from cephalopods, it is evident that higher cognitive features have evolved separately in these clades despite the similarities that they share. Alongside their complex behavioral abilities, cephalopods have evolved specialized cells and tissues, such as the chromatophores for camouflage or suckers to grasp prey. Despite significant progress in genome and transcriptome sequencing, the molecular identities of cell types in cephalopods remain largely unknown. We here combine single-cell transcriptomics with in situ gene expression analysis to uncover cell type diversity in the European squid Loligo vulgaris. We describe cell types that are conserved with other phyla such as neurons, muscles, or connective tissues but also cephalopod-specific cells, such as chromatophores or sucker cells. Moreover, we investigate major components of the squid nervous system including progenitor and developing cells, differentiated cells of the brain and optic lobes, as well as sensory systems of the head. Our study provides a molecular assessment for conserved and novel cell types in cephalopods and a framework for mapping the nervous system of L. vulgaris.
Postsecular Conflicts and Reconstruction of Nationalisms in the States of the Balto-Black Sea-Adriatic Triangle
Authors:   Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraine, Uzun Yuliia , Koch Svitlana ,   Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraine
Published: January 2023

The article focuses on the main trends in the development of state-religion relations in the era of post-postmodernism as represented at the International Conference “Balkan and Baltic States in United Europe – History, Religion, and Culture IV: Religiosity and Spirituality in the Baltic and Balkan Cultural Space: History and Nowadays” (November 11–13, 2020). The article aims to define and analyse postsecular conflicts that are manifested in the construction of new nationalisms in the countries of the Baltic – Black Sea – Adriatic Triangle. The main problem is the ascertainment of the primary trend in transforming religion-state relations in the transitionto post-postmodernity. The research methodology is the differentiation and systematisation of conflicts as markers that characterise the sociocultural crisis that erupted in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The concept of conflict is understood as a discrepancy, contradiction, and clash of positions that not only form new foundations of sociocultural and political discourse about the norm of religion-state relations but also influence the establishment of new trends in the formation of the legal basis for the statuses of religious organisations. As an empirical basis for the research, some countries’ regulatory legal acts in the region under study are used, along with data and maps of well-known research centres.
Eschatological Notions in Post-Socialist Bulgaria
Authors:   Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, Troeva Evgenia
Published: January 2023

The text presents the most popular ideas about the end of the world that spread in Bulgaria in the post-socialist period. In the years of transition after 1989, social and political changes, as well as an economic crisis, favoured apocalyptic expectations. In contrast to the past, when the religious explanation of the world’s end dominated, in contemporary times the apocalypse is more frequently related to cosmic and natural disasters or to the negative effects of human activity. A characteristic view of the end of the world is imagining it as a new beginning. In the present, there is also a transformation in the mechanism for shaping ideas about the end of the world. Modernization, globalization, and new technologies are changing both people’s daily lives and their ideas about the fate of the human world. After the boom of apocalyptic expectations in Bulgarian society at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century, in recent years we have seen a rationalization of the eschatological notions and their close connection with ecological and political arguments.
Bulgarian Conference on the Ethnology of Socialism: Five Senses in Everyday and Festive Life
Authors:   Department of Typology and Comparative Linguistics, Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, Sedakova Irina
Published: January 2023

The International Online Conference “Socialism Through the Lens of the Five Senses” was organised between 3rd and the 4th of March 2022 by the Center for Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology of St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo (hereinafter VTU) and the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (hereinafter IEFEM).
Influences of oxygen and temperature interaction on the antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, serum biochemical indices, blood indices and growth performance of crucian carp
Authors: Wang Bin , Mao Hanping , Zhao Jian , Liu Yong , Wang Yafei , Du Xiaoxue
Published: January 2023

The well-being of fish used in aquaculture is of great interest. Oxygen and temperature are the main factors affecting the welfare of the crucian carp (carassius); however, there are few studies on the combined effects of these on the species. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of different temperatures (18 °C, 24 °C, 30 °C) and oxygen concentrations (2.1 mgL−1, 5.4 mgL−1, 9.3 mgL−1) on serum antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, hematological parameters and growth performance of the crucian carp. The results showed that there were greater antibacterial properties under conditions of hypoxia at 18 °C (L18) and hyperoxia at 24 °C (H24). The activities of catalase, glutathione peroxidase and total superoxide dismutase were the highest at 24 °C under hypoxia and hyperoxia. In addition, the contents of glucose and total protein first increased and then decreased with the change of temperature; triglycerides were the lowest at 30 °C. The blood parameters of the carp were within a normal range at 24 °C; however, the growth rate was at its lowest under hypoxia treatment at 30 °C (L30). This study showed that high temperature impairs the antibacterial ability, antioxidant capacity and growth performance of the crucian carp, and high oxygen levels can alleviate these adverse reactions. This research provides a theoretical basis for subsequent aquaculture studies.
Epigenetic regulation of dental-derived stem cells and their application in pulp and periodontal regeneration
Authors: Chen Yuyang , Wang Xiayi , Wu Zhuoxuan , Jia Shiyu , Wan Mian
Published: January 2023

Dental-derived stem cells have excellent proliferation ability and multi-directional differentiation potential, making them an important research target in tissue engineering. An increasing number of dental-derived stem cells have been discovered recently, including dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), stem cells from exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs), stem cells from apical papilla (SCAPs), dental follicle precursor cells (DFPCs), and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). These stem cells have significant application prospects in tissue regeneration because they are found in an abundance of sources, and they have good biocompatibility and are highly effective. The biological functions of dental-derived stem cells are regulated in many ways. Epigenetic regulation means changing the expression level and function of a gene without changing its sequence. Epigenetic regulation is involved in many biological processes, such as embryonic development, bone homeostasis, and the fate of stem cells. Existing studies have shown that dental-derived stem cells are also regulated by epigenetic modifications. Pulp and periodontal regeneration refers to the practice of replacing damaged pulp and periodontal tissue and restoring the tissue structure and function under normal physiological conditions. This treatment has better therapeutic effects than traditional treatments. This article reviews the recent research on the mechanism of epigenetic regulation of dental-derived stem cells, and the core issues surrounding the practical application and future use of pulp and periodontal regeneration.
Agricultural water allocation with climate change based on gray wolf optimization in a semi-arid region of China
Authors: Wang Zhidong , Zhao Xining , Wang Jinglei , Song Ni , Han Qisheng
Published: January 2023

Background

We quantified and evaluated the allocation of soil and water resources in the Aksu River Basin to measure the consequences of climate change on an agricultural irrigation system.

Methods

We first simulated future climate scenarios in the Aksu River Basin by using a statistical downscaling model (SDSM). We then formulated the optimal allocation scheme of agricultural water as a multiobjective optimization problem and obtained the Pareto optimal solution using the multi-objective grey wolf optimizer (MOGWO). Finally, optimal allocations of water and land resources in the basin at different times were obtained using an analytic hierarchy process (AHP).

Results

(1) The SDSM is able to simulate future climate change scenarios in the Aksu River Basin. Evapotranspiration (ET0) will increase significantly with variation as will the amount of available water albeit slightly. (2) To alleviate water pressure, the area of cropland should be reduced by 127.5 km2 under RCP4.5 and 377.2 km2 under RCP8.5 scenarios. (3) To be sustainable, the allocation ratio of forest land and water body should increase to 39% of the total water resource in the Aksu River Basin by 2050.
Máquina Hamlet (1995) por El Periférico de Objetos: la delgada línea entre el objeto y el sujeto
Authors: Flores Mendeville Martina
Published: January 2023

Este artículo analiza el uso del muñeco de la compañía El Periférico de Objetos, particularmente a través de Máquina Hamlet (1995), espectáculo que hace dialogar el hermético texto del dramaturgo alemán Heiner Müller con los fantasmas de la guerra sucia en la posdictadura argentina. Tras contextualizar la estética siniestra de la compañía, el artículo se concentra en el proceso creativo de Máquina Hamlet. Luego, se revisitan momentos de este espectáculo donde los muñecos son agredidos y descuartizados, creando así resonancias políticas con el contexto desde el cual se crea. A través de la violencia hacia los objetos en escena, El Periférico de Objetos representa iteraciones de violencia real, denunciando así la tortura y desaparición, pero también el silencio y manipulación que persisten en democracia.
Hacia una dramaturgia para el teatro de formas animadas: Shakespeare en Viajeinmóvil
Authors: Ortega Christian
Published: January 2023

A lo largo de su existencia, la compañía de teatro Viajeinmóvil se ha enfrentado a la cuestión de cómo desarrollar un método escritural que satisfaga sus búsquedas creativas. Este camino no ha estado exento de dificultades y sigue transformándose según las exigencias de cada nueva puesta en escena; sin embargo, a lo largo de los años ha acumulado una experiencia creativa y un método de escritura particular, que le permitió crear obras memorables, premiadas en escenarios internacionales y que constituyen un referente indiscutible en el teatro chileno. A través de la experiencia adquirida en sus elogiadas adaptaciones de Otelo y Lear de Williams Shakespeare, este artículo destaca algunas definiciones y principios rectores que podrían ayudar en el siempre difícil desafío de escribir para el teatro de formas animadas.
REHABILITAR Y NO DEMOLER: ESTRATEGIA PARA UN HABITAR DIGNO EN VIVIENDA SOCIAL
Authors: Bustamante Waldo , Melano Mario , Bertolini Enrico , Echaíz Josefina , Schmitt Cristian
Published: January 2023

Para comprobar la viabilidad de la rehabilitación como estrategia de intervención para solucionar el déficit cualitativo de la vivienda social colectiva, se realizó una investigación sobre un caso de estudio específico: el conjunto habitacional Marta Brunet, ubicado en la comuna de Puente Alto, Santiago. En primer lugar, se efectuaron análisis de diagnóstico para esclarecer las carencias y las fortalezas del conjunto. En base a estos descubrimientos se desarrolló una propuesta arquitectónica de rehabilitación. Tras este proceso se demostró que la regeneración de edificios existentes de vivienda social es una práctica que evidencia ser energéticamente eficiente, estructuralmente viable, y socialmente responsable, alcanzando niveles de calidad (arquitectónico, energético, lumínico, térmico, etc.) de construcciones nuevas.
A Rare Presentation of Controlled Chaos: Spontaneous Pneumothorax Under General Anaesthesia
Authors: Praveen S Mano , Ajanth S , Gore Mangesh S , Baliarsing Lipika A , Miniyar Sneha B , Deshpapande Charulata M
Published: January 2023

Perioperative pneumothorax is a potentially dangerous and rare complication during general anaesthesia. Hereby the authors report a case of 25-year-old female, who was posted for a dental procedure, and developed spontaneous pneumothorax under general anaesthesia. The patient had no co-morbidities or risk factors during the perioperative period and classified as American Society of Anaesthesiologist’s (ASA) class I. She was planned under general anaesthesia with an orotracheal intubation with controlled positive pressure ventilation. At the end of the surgery, she developed significant respiratory changes which rose the suspicion of pneumothorax and later, it was confirmed radiologically. This early suspicion and early intervention by tube thoracostomy in Postanaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stabilised the patient and resolved eventually. Early recognition and appropriate intervention can mitigate the perioperative outcome and reduce morbidity. Positive pressure ventilation, Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and airway handling being the major predisposing factors for the development of pneumothorax. This further reiterates the need for keen perioperative vigilance for early recognition and appropriate management. Although rare, pneumothorax should be considered as differential diagnosis in crisis scenarios like tight bag.
Acinetobacter Meningitis: A Retrospective Study on its Incidence and Mortality Rates in Postoperative Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India
Authors: Kar Mitra , Dubey Akanksha , Singh Romya , Sahu Chinmoy , Patel Sangram Singh , Fatima Nida
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Acinetobacter species is a non fermenting, Gram negative bacillus, a causative pathogen of hospital-acquired infections due to its inherent Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) property. It is held responsible for the majority of nosocomial meningitis in patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. Aim: To identify the clinical characteristics, drug-resistance and mortality rate among the patients suffering from meningitis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out in the Bacteriology section of the Department of Microbiology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, from February 2019 to February 2022. A total of 150 Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) samples from routine bacterial culture-confirmed patients were included in the study. All clinical data were extracted from the Hospital Information System (HIS). All the isolates were identified by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation-Time of FlightMass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) assay and antibiotic sensitivity testing was performed according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Results: The study included 150 (7.55%) cases of culture-proven bacterial meningitis among 1,986 CSF samples collected from February 2019 to February 2022. There were 45 (30.0%) cases of Acinetobacter meningitis. Thirty-five (77.8%) patients had undergone neurosurgical procedures for the removal of spaceoccupying lesions from the brain parenchyma. Forty-two (93.3%) isolates were resistant to amikacin and a cumulative resistance of almost 93.3% to 95.6% was observed among cephalosporins. Fluoroquinolone resistance was observed in 43 (95.6%) patients and carbapenem resistance was observed in 42 (93.33%) isolates. Overall, 12 (26.7%) succumbed to their infections. Conclusion: Acinetobacter meningitis causes delay in the recovery of the patient undergoing intracranial surgery, amounting to a delay in brain parenchyma healing in the case of neurosurgical patients.
Seroprevalence of Rubella Virus Infection in Susceptible Women of Childbearing Age Group Seeking Preconceptional Counselling and Infertility Treatment- A Cross-sectional Study from Eastern India
Authors: Prasad Nidhi , Prasad Dipali , Prakash Vidyut , Singh Kalpana , Shashi Kumari , Pankaj Sangeeta , Bimal Keshav
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Rubella is an acute viral infection predominantly affecting children and adults. Although natural infection with rubella provide lifelong immunity, but, primary infection in pregnant women during the initial days of pregnancy may result in spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or a baby born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS), which can be prevented by vaccinating the susceptible non immune females one month prior to planning conception. Aim: To determine rubella virus immune status and demographic profile of women in childbearing age group, and counsel all Rubella virus infection susceptible women for vaccination prior to planning pregnancy. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was done at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna , Bihar, India, on 112 apparently healthy, asymptomatic women in the 18-45 years age group coming for preconceptional counselling and primary and secondary infertility treatment during April 2017 to March 2019, whose serum rubella Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody testing was done by Enzyme- linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The data regarding their rubella virus immune status, age, parity and occupations were coded and recorded in MS Excel spreadsheet program. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 (IBM Corp.) was used for data analysis. Results: Out of the total 112 women {92 (82.1%) housewife and 20 (17.9%) professionals} included in this study , a total of 67 (59.8%) women tested positive for rubella IgG antibody and 45 (40.2%) tested negative for rubella IgG antibody. The mean age of the rubella virus seropositive immune patients and seronegative susceptible women was 27.72±4.83 years was 26.09±4.68 years respectively. Among the 67 seropositive patients, maximum antirubella virus IgG seropositivity (71.4%) was seen in more than 35 years age group and maximum seronegativity 23 (46.9%) was seen in 18-26 years age group. There was no direct association of occupation and parity with rubella immune status. Conclusion: Higher rate of antirubella IgG seronegativity amongst younger age groups and nulliparous women renders them susceptible to primary Rubella virus infection. Hence, Rubella IgG antibody screening, proper counselling and prompt rubella vaccination for all primary Rubella virus infection susceptible women is necessary one month prior to planning conception, to avoid foetal congenital malformations during subsequent pregnancies.
A Histopathological Study on Primary Cutaneous Malignancies of Surface Epidermis
Authors: Itha Muni Bhavani , Veeragandham Satyanarayana , Yarlagadda Krishna Bharathi , Korata Rameswary
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Skin is a complex organ, it’s intricacy allows for a wide range of malignancies. Skin types, geographical latitudes, occupational exposure, sun exposure, and skin protection behaviors may all contribute to skin cancer trends and rates. Some cancers are easily recognised clinically, whereas others require a combination of clinical and histopathological correlation. Aim: To determine the spectrum and frequency of various primary cutaneous malignancies of the surface epidermis based on histomorphological characteristics, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: The present retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Pathology at Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. The study covered a total of 30 cases of primary cutaneous malignancies of surface epidermis with histopathological confirmation. The study samples included from January 2019 to June 2021 over a 30-month period and the data was collected and analysed in the month of August 2021 and September 2021 from the histopathology records. Typing of these tumours was done by using Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stained sections. All the cases were analysed and divided according to the patient’s age, gender, and tumour location, as well as the tumour’s histological characteristics. Descriptive statistics were used and data was tabulated in frequency and percentages. Results: A total of 30 cases of primary cutaneous malignancies of surface epidermis, were studied, of which 21 (70%) cases were keratinocyte derived cancers and 6 (20%) cases were melanocyte derived cancers. The most frequent keratinocyte tumour was squamous cell carcinoma followed by Basal cell carcinomas. Present study documented three cases of melanocarcinomas, of which two were basomelanocytic tumors and one case was squamomelanocytic tumors. There was slight male preponderance with male to female was 3:2. Most cases distributed in the age group of 61-80 years, followed by 41-60 years. The most frequently involved anatomical site was the head and neck region followed by the trunk region. Conclusion: Skin cancers, at times, may be difficult to diagnose clinically. Hence, histopathological examination is a must for definitive diagnosis. This study highlighted the critical role of histopathology in accurately classifying tumours into distinct morphological types which enables the clinician to make the correct diagnosis and formulate appropriate treatment plan.
FOOD SECURITY – RECOGNITION OF SELECTED ASPECTS BY ACADEMIC YOUTH
Authors: SOMMER Hanna , ZAKRZEWSKI Grzegorz
Published: January 2023

The meaning of food security is so obvious that it has not been assigned any clear, specific definition, which in turn allows a broad interpretation of the concepts that make up the scope of activities aimed at ensuring food security. Every definition of the idea is burdened with confirmation bias, emerging through the prism of a primary human feeling – satiety. A. Maslov considered this the most important human need, which is why he placed it at the base of the pyramid. Therefore, it is important to recognise the confirmation bias that we display when defining the next food security area. Food safety and food security are issues as old as human beings, and yet our decisions are dictated by heuristics. They function in our minds like automated processes: means by which we quickly make judgements. A well-filled body does not believe in hunger. In the globalised world, a new mind-set is needed in food distribution systems. This article concludes with pilot research in the area of knowledge, attitudes, and assessment of food security issues in a group of academic youths.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN REMOTE WORKING CONDITIONS – HOME OFFICE
Authors: ŁUKASIK-STACHOWIAK Katarzyna
Published: January 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has complicated business activities at various levels, primarily in terms of work organization. The objective of this research is to determine the significance of organizational culture for employees working in home office conditions. What values and amenities, previously preferred in a company, are missing for employees in remote working conditions at home (RQ1)? Which values of organizational culture were predominant during remote work, playing an important role in home office conditions (RQ2)? Which were lacking (RQ3)? To analyze the above issues, this article used both secondary studies of national reports examining remote work, and the author’s pilot study using an online questionnaire. The research results indicated that remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic, in most cases, did not neglect the key values of organizational culture and the involvement of employees. The biggest problem turned out to be cultivating the values primarily responsible for building trust, honesty, and respect, as well as communication and motivation.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF NATURALLY VALUABLE RURAL COMMUNES IN POLAND
Authors: SOŁTYSIAK Mirosław , ZAJĄC Dariusz
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article was to identify and assess the financial situation of naturally valuable rural communes in Poland, set against the background of other rural communes and the entire country. The empirical material of the article concerns the whole of Poland, as well as all its rural communes. The figures concerning the years 2019–2021 were retrieved from the Local Data Bank of the Central Statistical Office in Warsaw. The collected and structured empirical material was developed in a descriptive, tabular, and graphic form, using a comparative analysis. Furthermore, all diagnostic characteristics were presented as a score, illustrating the financial situation of naturally valuable rural municipalities in Poland compared to other rural municipalities as well as the entire country for 2019–2021. This was an innovative approach to the discussed research problem. The analysis of statistical data confirmed the research hypothesis that the local governments of naturally valuable rural communes in Poland use the resources of the natural environment and successfully cope with existing difficulties related to the need to protect nature. Thus, they achieve similar economic and financial results to other rural communes in the country.
Saving and Storing Data through Mobile-Based Applications Dedicated to Soil Protection
Authors: Cioruța Bogdan-Vasile , Coman Mirela
Published: January 2023

Mobile applications dedicated to the protection of soil resources are increasingly common among users worldwide. What makes them popular among them is the possibility they offer in the acquisition, respectively saving and storing data from the field. We propose to do an analysis of how to save and store data, to emphasize the malleable nature of applications in relation to what software development platforms allow - in this case, the MIT App Inventor® platform. As a result of the research methodology, no less than six possible data saving and storage media were determined (TinyDB®, File®, CloudDB®, Google Sheets®, Firebase®, and DropBox®). The obtained results showed that saving and storing data depends, to the greatest extent, on the specifics of mobile devices (memory and effective storage space). Consequently, for an application made through the MIT App Inventor® platform, several types of configuration of the acquisition, processing, saving, and storage of data are possible, all of which depend both on the specifics of the devices used, as well as on the users' choices regarding the acquisition, processing, saving and storage of data.
Health Risk Assessment of PAHs from Wheat (Tritcum specie) Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea) and Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajanifolia) Consumed in Nigeria
Authors: Odika Ifeoma M. , Okoye Chuma B. , Odionyenma Obiageli M. , Aduaka Cecilia N. , Nwankwo Njideka V.
Published: January 2023

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs are carcinogenic and genotoxic in nature and have been of worldwide concern. This study aimed at determining the PAH contamination levels in types of  wheat  (Tritcum specie), bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) and pigeon peas (Cajanus cajanifolia) commonly consumed in the eastern part of Nigeria and assess the health risk associated with their consumption. The grain samples were analyzed of sixteen priority PAHs using gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization detector, GC-FID after extraction by sonication. Estimation of daily intakes were carried out using adult male and female consumers while margin of exposure was used to assess the health risk applying bench mark dose levels for the indicators-BaP, PAH2, PAH4 and PAH8. The sixteen PAHs were detected in all the analyzed grains. The ∑16 PAHs concentrations (× 10¯²µg/kg) detected ranged from 25.004±20.553 in white pigeon peas to 36.493±20.305 in red pigeon peas. The eight probable carcinogenic PAHs (∑PAH8) detected ranged from 10.913±4.295 to 17.444±7.023 also in white and red pigeon peas respectively. From the estimation of daily intake calculated, the total dietary exposure of male (41.42 µg/kg bw/day) was less than that of female (48.24 µg/kg bw/day) implying that adult female are more exposed. The MOE for adult male individual ranged from 49,893 in pure white bambara groundnut to 392,943 in pigeon peas. While for adult female individual, the values of MOE ranged from 48,110 in bambara groundnut to 336,770 in pigeon peas. The values of margin of MOE obtained for all the indicators were much higher than 10000 which according to EFSA indicate low concern for human health and considered low priority for risk management actions. The PAHs values detected were all below 1.0 µg/kg which is the permissible limit established by EFSA. Based on these facts, these grains are safe for consumption.
CONTRIBUIÇÃO DAS MARCAS DE PROVENIÊNCIA NA RESSIGNIFICAÇÃO DE ACERVOS BIBLIOGRÁFICOS
Authors: Medeiros Joice de , Fujino Asa
Published: January 2023

Identificar as marcas de proveniência existentes nos livros da Coleção Vital Brazil do Instituto Butantan é o objetivo deste artigo. Constatou-se que os exemplares que compõem a coleção apresentam uma gama diversificada de marcas de proveniência, entre as quais etiquetas de livrarias; selos do extinto setor de Gráfica e Encadernação da instituição, permitindo resgatar vestígios que relacionam a Biblioteca a outros setores, favorecendo a preservação da memória de uma área que atuou diretamente com o acervo; e inscrições ainda sob análise, como marcações numéricas que podem remeter a indicações temporais e organizacionais das obras em que estão presentes, o que favorece múltiplas possibilidades de pesquisas, configurando-se como objeto de estudos a partir de diversos prismas. Identificou-se 22 exemplares dedicados a Vital Brazil, dentre os quais 10 foram escritas pelos próprios autores das publicações. Conclui-se as marcas de proveniência, a nosso ver, têm dupla função informativa: na perspectiva administrativa, evidenciam o processo de institucionalização ao qual o livro foi submetido, na medida em que definem propriedade e atribuem à obra o sentido de pertencimento à coleção; e na perspectiva histórica - temporal, possibilitam evidenciar as múltiplas interações ao longo do tempo, portanto contextualizadas, entre o livro, os autores, os proprietários (individuais ou institucionais) e os leitores, e, com isso, conferem outros significados à obra, o que possibilita a construção de uma  narrativa para além de critérios meramente administrativos de desenvolvimento de coleções e define seu potencial de contribuir para a ressignificação dos acervos.