bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bibliometría de trabajos de grado en Endodoncia de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes, 2009-2019
Authors: Castellanos Yoleidy , Paredes Yessica , Cloquell Damián
Published: October 2022

la Endodoncia es la rama de la odontología que analiza la estructura, morfología, fisiología y patología de la pulpa dental y de los tejidos perirradiculares; forma parte del pensum de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes (FOULA) y constituye una fuente importante para la producción de Trabajos Especiales de Grado (TEG), que pueden ser analizados mediante la bibliometría. Objetivo: identificar el comportamiento de los indicadores bibliométricos de los TEG de pregrado de Endodoncia de la FOULA 2009-2019. Metodología: la investigación tuvo nivel descriptivo y diseño documental, el material de análisis estuvo conformado por 28 TEG de Endodoncia, la técnica de recolección de datos fue el análisis de contenido cuantitativo y el instrumento utilizado una matriz de contenido. Resultados: los TEG de Endodoncia representaron el 6,26% de los 447 trabajos realizados en la FOULA, de los cuales el 64,29% fueron tutorados por profesores de dicha cátedra, la terapia endodóntica representó el 21,43% de los trabajos, se presentó una media general de 12,07 antecedentes y 61,54 referencias por TEG, el 82,14% utilizó Vancouver, el enfoque más empleado fue el cuantitativo, el tipo de investigación el descriptivo, el diseño transversal y experimental, la técnica de recolección la observación y la observación asistida técnicamente (36,36%), el análisis de datos el descriptivo solo (36%) y el software el SPSS (21%). Conclusiones: solo el 21,43% presentaron una taxonomía adecuada en cuanto a enfoque, tipo y diseño de investigación. Se recomienda mejorar la comunicación entre tutores y profesores del Departamento de Investigación.
ESTUDO DE INTERVENÇÃO COM ESCOLARES UTILIZANDO JOGO DE CARTAS “O ENIGMA DA PIRÂMIDE" SOBRE ALIMENTAÇÃO SAUDÁVEL
Authors: Maria Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Celia , Maria Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Eliane , Pinheiro Ramos Vânia , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Ana Lucia , Falcão Raposo Maria Cristina , Wildes da Silva Moura Jeﬀerson , Valmir de Oliveira Raimundo
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento sobre alimentação saudável promovido pela tecnologia educacional.

Método: estudo de avaliação de desempenho, do tipo quase-experimental (desenho pré/pós- teste). Participaram 204 alunos, com idade entre nove e 10 anos, de três escolas públicas, de Recife-PE-Brasil, em setembro de 2018. Observou-se o ganho de conhecimento pelo seguinte processo: diminuindo da Pontuação Média Observada após a intervenção (PMO-2) a Pontuação Média Observada antes da intervenção (PMO-1); dividindo-se o número obtido pela PMO1 e em seguida multiplicando o resultado obtido por 100.

Resultados: antes da intervenção 16/204 alunos (7,8%) obtiveram pontuação ≥ 7. Depois da intervenção, 160/204 alunos (78,4%) alcançaram essa pontuação. A proporção de alunos que pontuou ≤ 5 passou de 49/204 (24%) para 1/204 (0,5%). Quatro alunos mantiveram a pontuação inicial. O ganho médio de conhecimento após uma única jogada foi de 38,5%.

Conclusão: estes resultados comprovaram a efetividade do jogo, e seu emprego promoveu a socialização entre os alunos.
CUSTOS DIRETOS DOS CURATIVOS DE ÚLCERAS VASCULOGÊNICAS REALIZADOS POR UMA UNIDADE DE TRATAMENTO INTEGRAL DE FERIDA
Authors: Buck de Oliveira Ruiz Paula , Pinheiro Gabriella , Fernandes Costa Lima Antônio
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: aferir os custos diretos médios de curativos de úlceras vasculogênicas realizados por profissionais de enfermagem em pacientes atendidos por uma Unidade de Tratamento Integral de Ferida.

Método: Pesquisa quantitativa, exploratório-descritiva, conduzida numa Unidade de Tratamento Integral de Ferida, localizada em Vitória da Conquista, Bahia - Brasil, em março, agosto e setembro de 2020. Calcularam-se os custos multiplicando-se o tempo despendido (cronometrado) pelos profissionais pelo custo da mão de obra direta, somando-se aos custos dos insumos. Análise de dados com estatística descritiva.

Resultados: O custo direto médio total foi de US$11.90 (DP±10.79) para os curativos ambulatoriais (n=42), US$7.22 (DP±8.69) para os domiciliares (n=22) e US$3.10 (DP±2.57) para os hospitalares (n=11), com expressiva contribuição dos custos com terapia tópica: US$9.82 (DP±10.55), US$5.60 (DP±8.43) e US$1.30 (DP±0.22) respectivamente.

Conclusão: os resultados poderão subsidiar a revisão dos insumos requeridos para os curativos de úlceras vasculogênicas, notadamente, das terapias tópicas e materiais/soluções.
PERCEPÇÕES DOS RECRUTADOS SOBRE A AÇÃO ESTRATÉGICA “O BRASIL CONTA COMIGO”
Authors: Pereira da Cunha Inara , Helena Mendonça de Moraes Sílvia , Aparecida Pereira Ewângela , de Lourdes Oshiro Maria , Vinicius Batista de Assis André , Dias Reis Pessalacia Juliana , Dupas Gonçalves do Nascimento Débora
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analisar as percepções de acadêmicos e supervisores sobre a ação estratégica “O Brasil Conta Comigo”.

Método: estudo transversal realizado em Mato Grosso do Sul – Brasil, de dezembro de 2020 a março de 2021, em duas etapas: 1) Exploratória (quantitativa), via análise de relatórios dos 33 supervisores e 90 acadêmicos convocados, aplicação de questionário on-line; 2) Profundidade (qualitativa), utilizando a técnica do grupo focal remoto, com amostra por conveniência. Realizada análise descritiva e de conteúdo.

Resultados: foram identificados os motivos de adesão e permanência à ação (bolsa, horas de estágio e responsabilidade social), os aspectos pedagógicos (capacitação, avaliação e apoio das instituições de ensino e gestão) e as contribuições da ação (assistência e formação profissional).

Conclusão: as percepções gerais dos recrutados são positivas. Aspectos pedagógicos relacionados à avaliação dos acadêmicos e apoio das instituições de ensino superior devem ser revistos, para ações mais assertivas em momentos de crise sanitária.
DIRECT COSTS CORRESPONDING TO VASCULOGENIC ULCER DRESSINGS PERFORMED IN A COMPREHENSIVE WOUND CARE UNIT
Authors: Buck de Oliveira Ruiz Paula , Pinheiro Gabriella , Fernandes Costa Lima Antônio
Published: October 2022

Objective: to assess the mean direct costs corresponding to vasculogenic ulcer dressings performed by Nursing professionals on patients treated at a Comprehensive Wound Care Unit.

Method: A quantitative and exploratory-descriptive research study, conducted in March, August and September 2020 at a Comprehensive Wound Care Unit located in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil. The costs were calculated multiplying the time spent (timed) by the professionals by the cost of direct labor, adding the costs of the inputs. Data analysis was performed by means of descriptive statistics.

Results: The total mean direct costs were as follows: US$ 11.90 (SD±10.79) for outpatient dressings (n=42), US$ 7.22 (SD±8.69) for home dressings (n=22) and US$ 3.10 (SD±2.57) for hospital dressings (n=11), with a significant contribution from the costs of topical therapies: US$ 9.82 (SD±10.55), US$ 5.60 (SD±8.43) and US$ 1.30 (SD±0.22), respectively.

Conclusion: the results may support a review of the inputs required for vasculogenic ulcer dressings, notably, regarding topical therapies and materials/solutions.
FACTORES ASOCIADOS A LA ANGUSTIA MENTAL EN PERSONAS CON DIABETES MELLITUS DURANTE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Alberto Ibiapina Costa Filho Antonio , Maria dos Santos Ribeiro Laisa , de Carvalho Alencar Delmo , Albertina de Oliveira Naila , Antonio Rabi José , Raquel de Sousa Ibiapina Aline
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analizar los factores asociados a la angustia mental en personas con diabetes
mellitus durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Método: estudio transversal, realizado en dos comunidades virtuales brasileñas de la plataforma Facebook, en el período de agosto de 2020 a enero de 2021. La muestra fue de 111 personas con diabetes. La evaluación de las condiciones de salud se realizó mediante un formulario electrónico, y se utilizó el Self Report Questionnaire-20 para identificar el sufrimiento mental. Los análisis descriptivos e inferenciales se expresaron mediante frecuencias y regresión logística simple y múltiple.

Resultados: el sufrimiento mental está asociado a la condición de ser de género femenino, tener antecedentes de trastorno mental (depresión y ansiedad), el diagnóstico de diabetes desde hace más de seis años y a la presencia de complicaciones oftalmológicas, que potencializan las posibilidades de inestabilidades emocionales.

Conclusión: el estudio ofrece subsidios para la dirección de estrategias de apoyo que minimicen los impactos psicosociales de la pandemia en las personas con diabetes.
PERCEPTIONS OF THE PEOPLE RECRUITED ABOUT THE STRATEGIC ACTION “O BRASIL CONTA COMIGO” (BRAZIL COUNTS ON ME)
Authors: Pereira da Cunha Inara , Helena Mendonça de Moraes Sílvia , Aparecida Pereira Ewângela , de Lourdes Oshiro Maria , Vinicius Batista de Assis André , Dias Reis Pessalacia Juliana , Dupas Gonçalves do Nascimento Débora
Published: October 2022

Objective: to analyze the perceptions of academics and supervisors about the strategic
action “O Brasil Conta Comigo”(Brazil counts on me).

Method: cross-sectional study conducted in Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil, from December 2020 to March 2021, in two stages: 1) Exploratory (quantitative), via analysis of reports of the 33 supervisors and 90 academics convened, application of an online questionnaire; 2) In-depth (qualitative), using the remote focus group technique, with convenience sampling. Descriptive and content analysis was performed.

Results: the reasons for joining and remaining with the action (scholarship, internship hours, and social responsibility), the pedagogical aspects (training, evaluation, and support from educational institutions, and management), and the contributions of
the action (assistance and professional training) were identified.

Conclusion: the general perceptions of the recruits are positive. Pedagogical aspects related to the evaluation of academics and support from higher education institutions should be reviewed, for more assertive actions in times of health crisis.
ANALYSIS OF THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS THROUGH THE SUS IN PIAUÍ, BRAZIL, FROM 2008 TO 2020
Authors: Pimentel Melo Francisca Carolina , Suelly Saturnino de Oliveira Andressa , Sousa de Oliveira Ana Karla , Barbosa de Melo Júnior Eugênio , Leide de Castro Rocha Campelo Lany , Raquel de Sousa Ibiapina Aline , da Costa França Luara
Published: October 2022

Objective: to analyze the behavior of data referring to psychiatric hospitalizations in Piauí between 2008 and 2020.

Method: an ecological study conducted with secondary data referring to psychiatric hospitalizations between 2008 and 2020 in Piauí, obtained from the Hospital Information System/DATASUS. Descriptive and linear regression analyses were performed.

Results: a total of 40,608 psychiatric hospitalizations were found. The main causes were schizophrenia (17,877) and mood disorders (8,239). Mental retardation and schizophrenia presented higher costs and mean hospitalization times. A reduction in the number of hospitalization was recorded from 2009 to 2012 and there was increase between 2016 and 2019, regardless of age and gender. Hospitalizations were more frequent among adults (94.4%) and men (62.4%).

Conclusion: the reduction in the number of psychiatric hospitalizations in Piauí from 2009 to 2012 coincides with the closing of the state's psychiatric hospital and with the strengthening of the Psychosocial Care Network. The data reflect previous mental health policies and allow planning health strategies.
ANÁLISIS DE LAS INTERNACIONES PSIQUIÁTRICAS A TRAVÉS DEL SUS EN PIAUÍ, BRASIL, ENTRE 2008 Y 2020
Authors: Pimentel Melo Francisca Carolina , Saturnino de Oliveira Andressa Suelly , Sousa de Oliveira Ana Karla , Barbosa de Melo Júnior Eugênio , Leide de Castro Rocha Campelo Lany , de Sousa Ibiapina Aline Raquel , da Costa França Luara
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analizar el comportamiento de datos referentes a internaciones psiquiátricas en Piauí, entre 2008 y 2020.Método: estudio ecológico realizado con datos secundarios referentes a internaciones psiquiátricas entre 2008 y 2020 en Piauí, Brasil, obtenidos del Sistema de Información Hospitalaria/DATASUS. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y otro de regresión lineal. Resultados: se encontró un total de 40.608internaciones psiquiátricas. Las causas principales fueron esquizofrenia(17.877) y trastornos del estado de ánimo(8.239). Retraso mental y esquizofrenia presentaron mayores costos y tiempo medio de internación. De 2009 a 2012 se registró una caída en la cantidad de internaciones y entre 2016 y 2019 hubo un aumento, independientemente del sexo. Las internaciones fueron más frecuentes en adultos(94,4%) y en hombres(62,4%). Conclusión: la reducción en la cantidad de internaciones psiquiátricas en Piauí registrada entre 2009 y 2012 coincide con el cierre del hospital psiquiátrico en el estado y con el fortalecimiento de la Red de Atención Psicosocial. Los datos reflejan políticas de salud mental anteriores en el tiempo y permiten planificar estrategias de salud.
INTERVENTION STUDY WITH SCHOOLCHILDREN USING THE CARD GAME "THE PYRAMID ENIGMA" ABOUT HEALTHY EATING
Authors: Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Celia Maria , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Eliane Maria , Pinheiro Ramos Vânia , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Ana Lucia , Falcão Raposo Maria Cristina , Wildes da Silva Moura Jeﬀerson , Valmir de Oliveira Raimundo
Published: October 2022

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge about healthy eating promoted by educational technology.

Method: quasi-experimental (pre/posttest design) performance evaluation study.

test design). Participated 204 students, aged between nine and 10 years, from three public schools of Recife-PE-Brazil, in September 2018. Knowledge gain was observed by the following process: decreasing from the Mean Score Observed after the intervention (PMO-2) to the Mean Score Observed before the intervention (PMO-1); dividing the number obtained by PMO-1 and then multiplying the result obtained by 100.

Results: before the intervention 16/204 students (7.8%) scored ≥ 7. After the intervention 160/204 students (78.4%) achieved this score. The proportion of students who scored ≤ 5 went from 49/204 (24%) to 1/204 (0.5%). Four students maintained their initial score. The average knowledge gain after a single move was 38.5%.

Conclusion: these results proved the effectiveness of the game, and its use promoted socialization among the students.
ESTUDIO DE INTERVENCIÓN CON ESCOLARES MEDIANTE EL JUEGO DE CARTAS "EL ENIGMA DE LA PIRÁMIDE" SOBRE ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE
Authors: Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Celia Maria , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Eliane Maria , Pinheiro Ramos Vânia , Ribeiro de Vasconcelos Ana Lucia , Falcão Raposo Maria Cristina , Wildes da Silva Moura Jeﬀerson , Valmir de Oliveira Raimundo
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: evaluar los conocimientos sobre alimentación saludable promovidos por la tecnología educativa.

Método: estudio de evaluación del rendimiento, de tipo cuasi-experimental (pre/postprueba). Participaron 204 alumnos, de entre nueve y diez años, de tres colegios públicos, de Recife-PE-Brasil, en septiembre de 2018. La ganancia de conocimientos se observó mediante el siguiente proceso: disminución de la puntuación media observada después de la intervención (PMO-2) a la puntuación media observada antes de la intervención (PMO-1); dividiendo el número obtenido por la PMO-1 y multiplicando luego el resultado obtenido por 100.

Resultados: antes de la intervención, 16/204 alumnos (7,8%) obtuvieron una puntuación ≥ 7. Después de la intervención, 160/204 alumnos (78,4%) alcanzaron esta puntuación. La proporción de estudiantes que obtuvieron una puntuación ≤ 5 pasó de 49/204 (24%) a 1/204 (0,5%). Cuatro estudiantes mantuvieron su puntuación inicial. La ganancia media de conocimientos tras un solo traslado fue del 38,5%.

Conclusión: estos resultados demostraron la eficacia del juego, y su uso promovió la socialización entre los estudiantes.
IN-PLACE MERGING AND EXTERNAL SORTING ALGORITHM WITH NO ADDITIONAL DISK SPACE
Authors: Islam Md. Rafiqul , Rana S. M. Masud , Hossain Md. Monir , Nusrat Wahida
Published: October 2022

The performance of external sorting mainly depends on its I/O and time complexities. In this paper we represent a more efficient external sorting algorithm with no additional disk space. This algorithm uses Quick sort to produce runs in the first phase. It uses special in-place merging technique in the second phase. The algorithm excels in sorting a huge file, which is larger than the available internal memory of the computer. The algorithm creates no backup file for manipulating huge records. Usually the external sorting algorithm needs additional disk space in merging phase. This algorithm saves disk space, since it does not use any backup file or additional disk space. Here we have briefly reviewed the external sorting algorithms, which do not use additional disk space. The I/O and time complexities of the proposed algorithm are analyzed and compared with that of other similar algorithms. We have found that the I/O complexity of the proposed algorithm is less than that of other similar algorithms (algorithms which do not need additional disk space) with the same time complexity.
IN VITRO CLONAL PROPAGATION OF ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) THROUGH SHOOT TIP CULTURE
Authors: Boonerjee Shefali , Sen Palash Kumar , Alam Md. Firoz , Rahman S.M. Mahbubur
Published: October 2022

The aim of the present investigation was to standardize the in vitro shoot tip culture technique considering various culture aspects for direct plant formation of two onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties ‘Indian’ and ‘Taherpuri’. About 1.5-2.2 mm shoot tips were collected from bulbs and were sterilized with 0.1% HgCl2 in various duration. Then they were cultured on MS medium supplemented with various hormonal concentrations and different media composition for primary establishment. BAP 1.5 mg l-1 + NAA1.0 mg l-1 was found to be the best formulation for primary establishment of shoot tips. Primarily established shoot tips were further cultured for shoot multiplication, and 2ip 2.0 mg l-1 + NAA 0.5 mg l-1 was found the most effective for shoot multiplication. The highest percentage of shootlet produced root on MS+2.0 mg l-1 IBA for both the cultivars (Taherpuri 90% and Indian 80%). The plantlets were transferred to small pots containing soil : sand 1:1 and kept under shade and covered with perforated polythene sheet. After proper hardening the plantlets were transferred to field.
MICROPROPAGATION OF ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) THROUGH BULBLET FORMATION
Authors: Boonerjee Shefali , Sen Palash Kumar , Alam Md. Firoz , Rahman S.M. Mahbubur
Published: October 2022

Multiple shoot clumps or microclones were collected from two onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties for bulblet formation. MS medium supplemented with various concentrations of BAP, Kn, 2ip and NAA were used. The height responded shoot was observed 90% and 80% in Taherpuri and Indian variety, respectively on MS supplemented with 2.0 mg l-1 BAP+0.5 mg l-1  NAA. The best bulblet formation was obtained in MS containing 1.0 mg l-1 2ip. Finally, the rooted bulblets were hardened and established in soil under natural environment.
QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF INDOMETHACIN CAPSULES MARKETED BY BANGLADESHI PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
Authors: Murshid G.M.M. , Paul D.R. , Hossain M.G , Rahman A.A , Saifuzzaman M. , Sarder M.M.
Published: October 2022

In Bangladesh about nineteen different Indomethacin marketed preparations (including capsule and suppository) are available. Of them nine brands are Indomethacin capsule dosage forms, potency of which was assayed by UV spectrophotometry and dissolution study was carried out according to the USP pharmacopoeial method to evaluate their quality. The result showed that eight brands of capsules (89%) met the USP specification of potency and the remaining one brand was less potent. All brands were tested for dissolution rate and two brands (23%) failed to meet the specification for dissolution rate. Additional in-vivo bioavailability studies are of utmost importance to draw more conclusive finding regarding quality status of the Indomethacin preparations.
SUPERIORITY OF WAVELET THEORY COMPARED TO FOURIER TRANSFORM
Authors: Islam M.R.
Published: October 2022

Wavelet analysis is an exciting new method for solving difficult problems in mathematics, physics, engineering and medical sciences. Signal transmission is based on transmission of a series of numbers. The series representation of a function is important in all types of signal transmission. The wavelet representation of a function is a new technique. We can say that wavelet transform of a function is the improved version of Fourier transform. In this study, the classical Fourier analysis is compared with the wavelet tools.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF KITCHEN GARDENING IN WARD 24 OF KHULNA CITY: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Alam Md. Ashraful , Murtaza Md. Ghulam , Mamun Sheikh Md. Mursalin
Published: October 2022

The demand of vegetables and fruits are increasing along with the increasing population. But due to expansion of settlements, the cultivable land is decreasing, especially the fellow land beside the house which is suitable for kitchen gardening. The paper covers the discussion related with kitchen gardening and different socio-economic indicators such as- income, occupation, education, knowledge about kitchen gardening, tendency of gardeners, attitudes of land owners regarding kitchen gardening. In the study area, almost all of the houses have 1/6 to 3+ decimal vacant lands in and around their houses. This land is remaining fallow all over the year. However, the present study tries to focus on the problems and prospects of kitchen gardening on these fallow lands located in ward 24 of Khulna City Corporation Area. Some suggestions have been outlined from the study, which will be useful for further studies and to take pilot/action oriented programmes on kitchen gardening in the study area as well as in other areas of Khulna City Corporation.
IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF INDIGENOUS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE BY THE FARMERS IN CROP CULTIVATION
Authors: Khan S.A.K.U , Ali M.S. , Hasan S.S.
Published: October 2022

The main focus of the study was to identify the Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in crop cultivation and to examine the extent to which the farmers were using the identified ITK. The study also explored the relationships between farmers' selected characteristics and their extent of use of the identified ITK. Data were collected from 108 crop growers from three selected villages of Dumuria Upazila, Khulna District, Bangladesh, during December 2003. Only 1.85% of the farmers were high users, 13.89% moderate users, 47.22% low users and 37.04% are very low users of ITK. The family size and farm size were negatively related to their extent of use of ITK and the remaining characteristics did not have any significant relationship with the extent of use of ITK in crop cultivation.
AN EVALUATION OF WATER SUPPLY SCENARIO IN KHULNA CITY CORPORATION AREA
Authors: Uddin M.N. , Bahar M.M. , Islam M.A. , Harun A.Y.A.
Published: October 2022

In the urban areas of Bangladesh, service standard of community facilities lacks far behind of any recognized planning standard. Khulna City is an instance of having typical urban problems particularly the crisis of safe water. Approximately 45% population in this area is covered under piped water supply network. In this study an attempt has been made to evaluate the existing water supply system in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) area regarding water supply installations and their capacity, water consumption pattern, satisfaction level of water supply and water demand-supply analysis. Structured and open-ended interview schedule were used as primary data collection tool. A two stage stratified random sampling was adopted and some statistical conventional techniques were used to analyze the data. The study reveals a wide gap between water supply and demand in KCC area. Again, the study shows that above 90% people use tube well (shallow and deep) water for drinking instead of supplied pipe water. It is shown that most people are not satisfied with quality and quantity of the supplied water for their daily usages. This study suggests to adopt the appropriate policy measures in order to safeguard the interest of the people for water supply, which would eventually improves the living and socio-economic conditions of the people in the study area.
STRESS INDUCED NEURO-ENDOCRINE-IMMUNE SYSTEM ALTERATION AND ITS RELATION WITH AUTOIMMUNE/INFLAMMATORY DISEASES: A REVIEW
Authors: Sobhani Mahbub-E , Islam A.T.M.K. , Chowdhury E.K. , Haque N. , Wahiduzzaman A.K.M. , Ahmed A. , Morshed A. H. G. , Masood S. M. A. , Uzzaman Md. Maruf-
Published: October 2022

In recent years a novel scientific discipline called psychoneuroimmunology has emerged that examines complex interdependence of the mind, brain, endocrine and immune system in health and disease. Homeostasis (a self-referral phenomenon) plays an important role in keeping a person healthy and it has a fundamental role in host defense. Many studies show that stress (acute or chronic) creates disorder especially in the immune regulation. In this study a typical nervous-endocrine and immune network has been shown in case of stress. From this network Corticotrophin Releasing Factor (CRF), Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Growth Hormone(GH), prolactin (PRL), Glucocorticoids (GC) and catecholamine are found as important endocrine factors and T cells, B cells, monocytes/macrophages, Natural Killer(NK)  cells and their cytokines that is Tumor Necrosis Factor-a (TNF-a), Gamma Interferon (IFN-g) and interleukins such as IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 etc. are found as important immune factors in most stress related studies. Finally, autoimmune/ inflammatory disease is shown in relation to above endocrine and immune factors. In summary, we have demonstrated psychoneuroimmune alteration in stress and its association with autoimmune/inflammatory disease. The present study suggests the importance of restoring self-referral organization in the body.
IMPACT OF BRICK KILNING ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY ON KHULNA REGION OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Azad A.K. , Iqbal A.
Published: October 2022

This study identifies the patterns of energy consumption in brickfields as well as their impacts on the environment. An attempt has been made to estimate the emission of pollutants from brickfields to assess the impacts of the pollutants on human health. Finally, an attempt has been made to find out a solution to sink the CO2 emitted by brickfields. Brickfields use coal, wood fuel, and crude oil mainly for burning bricks. Estimation reveals that in Khulna Region (KR) for the years 2003-2004, the coal requirement was 162 kton while the wood fuel required was 133 kton. Estimation also reveals that for KR the annual emission of the pollutants are about 738608 tons CO2, 94 tons of CH4, 13 tons of Nitrous Oxide (N2O), 1989 tons of NOx, 4264 tons of CO, 168 tons of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Carbon (NMVOC) and 15942 tons of SO2. Estimation also shows that, for the present level of CO2 emission in Bangladesh, annual afforestation requirement is about 1.4 x 109 m2. The predicted concentration at 200 m downwind of brickfields is 3000 μg/m3 for SO2 and 300 μg/m3 for NOx and PM-10 during winter, while for summer the concentration is 1000 μg/m3 and 125 μg/m3 respectively. From the high concentration of these pollutants people face some health problems. About 30% of the brickfield workers suffer from dizziness while 60% feel fatigue and 75% suffer from headache. Those working for many years feel fatigue more than the new comers, 55% and 3% respectively.
AIR POLLUTION IN DHAKA CITY AND THE POLICY RESPONSES: A REVIEW
Authors: Rahman Md. Mujibor , Haque Md. Rezaul , Sarkar Monishankar , Hoque Md. Ahasanul
Published: October 2022

Dhaka is one of the crowded cities on earth. It has a population of about 10 million. City roads are chocked with manual rickshaw, rickshaw vans, three wheeler auto-rickshaw (two stroke engine), buses, trucks, cars, microbus, minibus and even push carts. The only oil refinery at Chittagong still produces leaded gasoline and high sulphur diesel. With the advent civilization and all around mechanization, scientific development has however turned around as a boomerang, as developments in agriculture, industrial and transportation arenas have been perturbed the natural balance and disarrayed the composition of air in the global scale.
AN ANALYSIS OF MODES IN A CARICATURE OF A MODEL FOR MORPHOGENESIS
Authors: Rahman S.M.A. , Ahmmed S.F. , Islam M.R.
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we have investigated a simple one-dimensional caricature model proposed by Maini et al. (1988) for cell pattern formation. In our analysis the model exhibits the similar linear behavior of complex model proposed by Nagorika et al. (1987). We also present a nonlinear analysis that gives the possibility of superposition of modes subject to parameter values and initial conditions.
SEASONAL VARIATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN GLOSSOGOBIUS GIURIS FROM THE SUNDARBANS MANGROVE SWAMPS OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Haque Md. Rezaul , Ahmad Md. Jasim Uddin , Chowdhury Md. Didarul Alam , Rahman Md. Mujibor
Published: October 2022

The concentration of Cu, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cd, Cr and Ni were determined in Glossogobius giuris, a bottom feeder Gobi fish, from the rivers and estuaries of the Sundarbans mangrove forest in the South West coastal region of Bangladesh. The concentration of Cu, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cd, Cr and Ni was found to vary seasonally from 0.523-5.64, 5.17-23.2, 12.68-119.79, 0.139-4.94, 0.023-0.279, 0.086-2.83 and 0.58-5.3 µg g-1 the dried fish muscle respectively. Fe was the most abundant metal found in the muscle, while cadmium was present at a lower level. The concentrations of all the metals studied were below the permitted levels recommended for human consumption except the Ni. The causes of higher Ni values have been discussed.
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AN ARSENIC ASSIMILATING BACTERIA
Authors: Jahan Sharmin , Shamaruh Mirza , Chowdhury Emran Kabir , Alim Sharmin Rumi , Sobhani Mahbub-E-
Published: October 2022

One hundred and one bacterial and fungal strains were isolated from 31 soil and 13 water samples of different arsenic contaminated areas in Jessore district, Bangladesh by using standard isolation procedures (Ahmad et al., 1997). Organisms were stored, preserved and maintained in different culture media and the interaction of these microorganisms with arsenic contaminated water was studied
WATER QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT OF SHRIMP CULTURE IN SOUTHWEST COASTAL AREAS OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Rouf M.A. , Islam M.M. Majedul
Published: October 2022

The shrimp industry of Bangladesh is facing severe problems and results less production. A study was conducted under a DFID-funded research project (TROPECA) to investigate the issue during 2004. The study was done in an aquatic system of Dumuria Upazila of Khulna district comprising a river (semi diurnal tidal system), a canal and 10 shrimp ponds.  Shrimp culture practices within the study area were mostly extensive to improved extensive system. Shrimp were being produced without proper pond preparation, water management, fry nursing, and feed management due to a lack of technical knowledge. There were also concerns about the risks associated with the consequence of higher levels of financial investment. Consequently, production rates were low, averaging only 191 kg ha-1 in the system. Entrance of untreated river water in the pond having less depth (<0.5 m) was considered as a major cause of shrimp mortality. The studied water qualities were within an acceptable range for shrimp during grow-out period except NH3-N and total nitrogen, which were exceptionally high throughout the aquatic system. River water, used as input water of shrimp farm, itself contained high level of NH3-N and dominated the water quality of the system. Therefore, a sustainable use of river water with measures to control the NH3-N should be encouraged where farm should be prepared with adequate depth (2.5-3.5 ft) and provided with adequate fertilizer and feed in order to minimize the shrimp mortality in this region.
A REVIEW OF SYMMETRIES, CONSERVED QUANTITIES AND INVARIANCE PROPERTIES
Authors: Biswas Md. Haider Ali , Alam M.M. Khairul , Masud Md. Shoaib , Siddika Mst. Fatema
Published: October 2022

Symmetries, conserved quantities and invariance properties are studied. In the case of Lagrangian systems the connection between conserved quantities and dynamical symmetries is not too direct, for instance, there always exists an infinite number of linearly independent dynamical symmetries which have no associated Neother constant of the motion but for general systems dynamical symmetries always possesses associated conserved quantities which are invariants of the symmetry group itself. Now a days symmetry properties are crucial for renormalizability of a theory under consideration which helps in characterizing the above mentioned features of the micro world and is a tool for exploration of further possibility. In this study we have made an attempt to discuss the relationship among symmetry, conserved quantity and invariance property with their applications.
CROP LIVESTOCK INTERACTION PATTERNS IN FOUR SELECTED UPAZILA OF KHULNA DISTRICT
Authors: Islam S.S. , Azam M.G. , Islam S.
Published: October 2022

Traditional crop-livestock interaction patterns were investigated in four different Upazila under Khulna District of Bangladesh during the period from March to April, 2002. Data on different parameters viz. number of livestock and poultry, medium of cultivation, use of fertilizer and pesticides for crop production, type of integrated farming system, rate of production, quantity and use of cowdung, etc. were collected from randomly selected 117 farm family heads and were analyzed using statistical package SPSS. Most of the farmers had integrated farming approaches of which crop-ruminant-poultry (39.3%) and crop-ruminant-poultry-fish (33.3%) were remarkable ones. The average number of cattle, goats, chicken and ducks per farm family were 5.66, 2.42, 18.34 and 6.47, respectively. The average rice yield was 5.37 t ha-1. Annual milk and egg production per farm family were 140.52 kg and 110.51 respectively. On average, 81.4% and 59.1% farmers used chemical fertilizer and pesticides respectively in crop production. Per cent of farmers practiced artificial insemination and vaccination for their livestock were 29.8% and 6.8% respectively. Forty six percent of families used cowdung as fuel and 1% as manure, whereas 53% used as both fuel and manure. The maximum crop and livestock productivity from available resources was achieved through integrating crops, animals and plants. Cowdung is recommended to apply more to crop fields instead of using as fuel. Proper utilization of crop residues and products as animal feed is also emphasized.
PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE FISH PRODUCTION POTENTIAL OF SADAR UPAZILA OF JHENAIDAHA DISTRICT, BANGLADESH
Authors: Huq Khandaker Anisul , Islam Md. Ashraf-ul , Jewel Md. Abu Sayed
Published: October 2022

An investigation on the present status and future fish production potential of Jhenaidaha Sadar Upazila of Jhenaidaha district was carried out from July 2001 to June 2002. Jhenaidaha Sadar Upazila is endowed with a large variety of waterbodies that can be used to produce a considerable amount of fishes. The present investigation was undertaken to know about the present status of fish production at different types of waterbody and make a potential to increase fish production in future in Jhenaidaha Sadar Upazila. The total fish production of all the waterbodies of Jhenaidaha Sadar Upazila was found to be 1,365.09 mt. Analyzing the present status of fish production, a five-year fish production potential has been prepared and after five year, the fish production target is estimated to be 3,289.62 mt. Among the different waterbodies, the highest fish production was found in pond sector (1,411 kg ha-1). This study suggested the proper utilization of the available fisheries resources and some recommendations have also been made to increase fish production in Jhenaidaha.
STATUS AND IMPACT OF JATKA CATCHING ON HILSA FISHERY IN THE MEGHNA RIVER AT HIZLA-MEHENDIGANJ REGION OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Khanom Momotaz , Morshed Md. Rabiul , Tareque A.M. Hasnein Bin
Published: October 2022

To contemplate the Jatka (juvenile Hilsa) catching and its ultimate effects on Hilsa fishery, twelve landing centers of Hizla-Mehendigonj segment of Meghna river were surveyed from January to May for successive years (2004 and 2005). Both mechanized and non-mechanized boats were used to catch Jatka using mainly Trammel net (45% catch) and Purse seine net (35% catch). The number of boats used in Jatka catching was increasing every year in the study area. The maximum catch of Jatka was observed in the month of April at 32.63 mt in 2004 and 23.52 mt in 2005. The daily catch of Jatka by twenty boats ranged from 203.3 to 481.6 kg in April 2004. Considering the Jatka production (51,750 kg) in 2004, the probable production of Hilsa after one year would be 388.14 mt.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON BRAIN-TROPISM OF BETANODAVIRUSES IN YOUNG MARINE FISH: A WAY TO PERFORM HOST SPECIFICITY
Authors: Banu G. R. , Mori K. , Nakai T.
Published: October 2022

Investigation on the brain-tropism was carried out through direct injection of the virus into the vitreous body of the eye using five marine fish species: kelp grouper, striped jack, Japanese flounder, threeline grunt and yellow tail. When the brains of intravitreously-injected fish (106 TCID50 Fish-1) were examined at 72 h post infection, striped jack nervous necrosis virus (SJNNV; the type species of the genus Betanodavirus) was frequently detected from striped jack and flounder while kelp grouper nervous necrosis virus (KGNNV) were detected from kelp grouper, striped jack, and flounder. No constant growth of the virus was noticed in the brains of threeline grunt and yellow tail. Considering that natural outbreaks of VNN (viral nervous necrosis) have been frequently reported in the former three species but not in the later two. The present result supports that the brain cell-tropism might be one of the tools to perform the host-specificity of betanodavirus.
AN EASIER ASYMPTOTIC METHOD FOR SOLVING SECOND ORDER OVER-DAMPED NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
Authors: Samsuzzoha M. , Azom M. Golam , Mondal B.K. , Anis M.S.
Published: October 2022

By means of the extended Krylov-Bogoliubov-Mitropolskii method, an asymptotic solution of second order over-damped nonlinear system is found. The results obtained by this method are exactly same as the results obtained by Murty et al. (1969). The determination of the solution followed by Murty et al. (1969) is too much laborious and cumbersome. On the contrary, the present method is very simple and easier. It is illustrated by an example.
The Impact of Strategic Project Management on Performance of Taiwan’s Textile Industry
Authors:   The National Sun Yat-sen University, Yingzhen Yu Miaojin
Published: October 2022

With competition increasing technology companies have become more aggressive in their pursuit of customers and funding many are relying more on external relationships to achieve their strategic objectives. Executives must be creative, strategic, pragmatic, and aggressive in forming project managements. They must also remain cautious and pay attention to detail when framing and executing against the partnership objectives. Nearly two-thirds of all project managements experience severe problems and most problems are found within companies with less project management experience. If you overlook basic management principles during the initial courtship, the project management will suffer. Successful partnerships often create a formal project management process that incorporates some form of project management integration, management, negotiation, and assessment. Self-assessment and partner assessment is critical, and needs to be built into the overall process. These have lately presented themselves in a variety of failures that range from financial failure, epidemics, and other natural calamities; violent actions among staffs and from terrorist factions as well. The private sector is confronting change as varied organizations experienced transitions, as a result of strong competition and compelling technological advances that arise during periods of socio-economic and political progress. Firms do not manage these factors by themselves but will respond to changes if they are required to strategically devise schemes. To be resilient, firms will need to use intensively strategic planning in turbulent and changing situations in order to survive and thrive. It is the responsibility of managers and leaders in firms to consider all these types as possibilities for crises and have strategic and tactical plans, as a result crises could be rapidly resolved or prevented from happening. Strategic planning is critical to make sure that the textile sector is prepared to meet future difficulties. Modern strategy-oriented planning comprises a lengthy system for realizing a vision or managing future environmental conditions. The processes are neither fully prescriptive nor fully clear. Given this assumption, we typically characterize strategy-oriented planning processes in terms of structured activities that continually cover objectives and mission, survey the competitive environment, analyses strategic options, and coordinate implementing activities throughout an entire organization. Keywords: Strategic project management, Performance, Textile Sector, Taiwan
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Authors: GB Redazione
Published: October 2022

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Elisabetta Franchi SS21 MFW
Authors: Mangone Rebecca
Published: October 2022

Elisabetta Franchi SS21 MFW
Prada, la sfilata primavera/estate 2021
Authors: Affricani Elena
Published: October 2022

Prada, la sfilata primavera/estate 2021
Maria Grazia Chiuri, un’icona moderna
Authors: Cafagna Federica
Published: October 2022

Maria Grazia Chiuri, un’icona moderna
Commitment to Co-Creation: How to Empower and Accelerate Grassroots Solutions for Global Nutrition and Food System Transformation
Authors: Foster Isabelle , Omar Afshan , Lameda Ramón
Published: October 2022

With food security and malnutrition continuing to be pressing and urgent global challenges, the need for more innovative solutions that fundamentally include local voices is critical. This thought piece illustrates the need for greater co-creation in the design of food and nutrition initiatives and describes an innovative methodology for doing so: Idea Accelerators. After participating in a global Idea Accelerator themselves, the authors of this piece reflect on this opportunity and describe why such models must be expanded. By offering a unique methodology for empowering and elevating local voices, Idea Accelerators can play an important role in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals before 2030.
Farmers’ Health and Safety in India - Issues and the Path ahead
Authors: Bhambere​ Sailee
Published: October 2022

Farming & Agriculture have been the primary occupation in the Indian subcontinent. Yet, they’re one of the most neglected when it comes to securing the health & safety of their human resource. In this commentary, the author discusses the various issues farmers are facing on day-to-day basis that hamper their health & make their work unsafe for them, as well as the fresh challenges that COVID-19 brought for the farmers. The author breaks them down into the multifactorial problems that they are, while also discussing the recent farmers’ protest that brought many of the problems discussed in this piece at the forefront. Finally, the author highlights the progress that has been achieved in order to secure better farmers’ health and discussing possible future solutions to pave the road for a safer environment for farmers.
A Literature Review of Gustatory Over-Responsivity Among the Population with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Kim Hyelee , Kim Meelim , Kim Nahyun , Kim Hosanna , Kim Jae-Won , Marco Elysa , Shin Kim Young
Published: October 2022

Introduction Atypical response to sensory stimuli is common in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. While sensory over-responsivity in the gustatory domain (GOR) among ASD has been frequently reported, previous reviews were not solely focused on GOR in the ASD population. This review sheds light on pertinent sensory functions in ASD, differences in GOR between those with and without ASD, and concepts related to GOR in ASD. Results Neurobiological mechanisms in GOR were less studied in the population with ASD. Also, it is not clear if GOR is from difficulties of differentiation, detection threshold, and multisensory integration. Among thirty-six studies using behavioral questionnaires, a greater proportion of ASD (36-72%) had GOR compared to typically developing (TD, 20%) individuals. Furthermore, the ASD population repeatedly showed severe GOR scores relative to the TD cohort. Brain imaging studies suggested aberrant neural responses to oral stimuli as a contributing factor. It is posited that GOR contributes to food selectivity and poor dental care among ASDs. Poor nutritional outcomes among ASDs are controversial. However, severe GOR and food selectivity in reported cases present life-threatening events like pulmonary hypertension mediated by vitamin deficiencies. In addition, being underweight or overweight was associated with GOR in youths with ASD, raising a chronic health concern for general health and well-being. Another emerging consideration is the role of gut microbiome disruption in individuals with ASD and its relationship with GOR. Finally, the ASD population showed more common gastrointestinal problems than their TD counterparts, implying that GOR could be a consequence of anxiety from prior gastrointestinal experiences. Conclusion To provide families with ASD with an environment that promotes healthy development and growth, we need further research, development of clinical management, and policy changes. Thus, we recommend the targeted study of the neural mechanisms, microbiome consequences, and evidence-based intervention for GOR in ASDs.
Youth Report: The Sale of Diet Pills and Muscle Building Supplements to Adolescents in the United States​
Authors: Dong Jessie , Ahmed Ryan , Dunayer​ Maya , Dunayer​ Maya , Chen Leeanna , Verma Arshia , Lin Justin , Chan Aidan , Zhang Unique , Shahid Fatima , Thadani Amira , Bhattachan Aaron , Tuz Zohora Fatema , Scaccia Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Eating disorders, one of the most prevalent categorical subsets of mental illnesses, have a steady upward trend amongst adolescents both in the United States and globally. While extensive research regarding the root causes of eating disorders exists, it offers minimal insight into the impact of diet and muscle supplement sales to minors on rising prevalence rates. This study aims to analyze how the sale of diet and muscle supplements impacts adolescent eating disorders in the United States. By collecting data through online surveys, our youth team was able to provide an overview of how the sale of these pills affects adolescents across racial, gender, and other demographic groups. After collecting over 1500 survey responses, researchers determined that 23.3 percent, 22.1 percent, and 34.6 percent of youth respondents have used over-the-counter diet pills, detox teas, or other weight loss supplements in Massachusetts, New York, and California, respectively. In addition, across the three states, 75% of the youth respondents were not informed of the dangers of using weight loss or muscle building supplements. Although the survey method of collecting data may have its limitations, it will be useful in gaining an insight into supplement usage amongst minors, and opening a conversation on  whether supplement usage negatively impacts adolescents by promoting body alteration, a set beauty standard, and certain body shapes that conform to societal norms.