bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bioindicadores en contextos metropolitanos del siglo XXI
Authors: Sánchez de la Iglesia Eduardo
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo de investigación se centra en el análisis de bioindicadores como herramientas de control y seguimiento de la calidad ambiental en múltiples zonas a nivel internacional. Recorriendo sus orígenes, sus cualidades más representativas y ejemplos de resultados exitosos. Una vez tratada la temática de forma genérica, el artículo hace especial hincapié en uno de los bioindicadores con más potencial cuya utilización y estudio ha aumentado considerablemente durante las últimas décadas: los líquenes. Siendo conscientes de sus virtudes en relación con el análisis de la contaminación atmosférica, pero aludiendo a otro tipo de correlación futura que puede expandirse a través de los niveles de biodiversidad liquénica y otro tipo de variables de carácter socioeconómico.
Percepción ambiental del uso de agua residual de productores agrícolas del Valle del Mezquital, Hidalgo
Authors: Rosas Baños Mara , García Salazar Edith Miriam
Published: December 2023

En la actualidad, derivado de la escasez hídrica se está promoviendo el uso del agua residual tratada, sin embargo, se alerta sobre riesgos de su uso en la agricultura sin tratamiento previo. En México, la región del Valle del Mezquital, Hidalgo tiene más de un siglo dedicado a la agricultura con un sistema de riego de aguas residuales. El objetivo de este artículo fue conocer la percepción ambiental de los productores agrícolas del Valle del Mezquital para conocer su perspectiva del uso del agua residual y el cuidado al ambiente. Se realizaron 25 entrevistas en nueve municipios de la región, las cuales se analizaron con el método de codificación axial y el uso del software Atlas.ti. Se concluye que la mayoría de los agricultores no relacionan su actividad agrícola con el deterioro ambiental.
Impacto medioambiental en el uso de las baterías de vehículos eléctrivos en España
Authors: Moreno Viera Raquel
Published: December 2023

Durante la investigación sobre los impactos ambientales de las baterías de vehículos eléctricos en España, se revisaron las leyes y regulaciones vigentes relacionadas con su reutilización, reciclaje y disposición final. También se analizaron proyectos existentes para prevenir el impacto negativo en el medio ambiente y los seres vivos. La reutilización de las baterías puede reducir su impacto ambiental, pero se requieren métodos eficientes para garantizar una reutilización sostenible a largo plazo. El reciclaje de las baterías es crucial para reducir el impacto ambiental y gestionar adecuadamente los materiales valiosos y tóxicos. Con el crecimiento del mercado de vehículos eléctricos, se espera una mayor demanda de reciclaje, por lo que es necesario invertir en instalaciones de reciclaje para una gestión segura y sostenible de las baterías, maximizando la recuperación de materiales y minimizando el impacto ambiental. En el futuro, se enfrentarán desafíos como el diseño orientado al reciclaje, infraestructura logística, vida útil y autonomía de las baterías, trazabilidad en su fabricación y abordar estos desafíos a gran escala.
Las memorias fragmentadas de la “Gran Guerra Patria” en Ucrania (1991-2021)
Authors: Núñez Seixas Xosé M.
Published: December 2023

Desde la segunda década del siglo XXI las disputas sobre la memoria de la II Guerra Mundial en Ucrania y Rusia se han radicalizado, pero las tensiones subyacentes venían de la década de 1990. En la Ucrania independiente desde 1991 las políticas de la memoria oscilaron entre dos polos. Por un lado, la “nacionalización” de los mitos soviéticos de la Gran Guerra Patria (1941-45), y su adaptación a parte de la narrativa nacionalista ucraniana, patente sobre todo cuando gobernaron partidos rusófonos o nacionalcomunistas. Por otro lado, cuando gobernaban partidos nacionalistas con arraigo en Ucrania occidental, el rechazo al pasado soviético y el énfasis en los precedentes de independencia del país, así como la actitud benévola hacia los nacionalistas y colaboracionistas ucranianos de 1941-45,de tendencia pro-nazi y antisemita. A eso se unía la visión del Holodomor de 1932-33 comoun genocidio, y las dificultades para incorporar a las víctimas ucranianas de la Shoah en las políticas del recuerdo.Este artículo analiza la evolución de las disputas histórico-memorialísticas en Ucrania alrededor de la II Guerra Mundial, así como las posibles áreas de consenso entre las distintas sensibilidades hacia la memoria colectiva de la II Guerra Mundial en Ucrania.
Yeni Eğitim Yöntemleri Çerçevesinde Eğitim Politika, Fonksiyon ve Programlarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: Türkçü Tahir
Published: December 2023

The main subject of the trainings is to continuously improve the human resource. The goals and strategies of the trainings should cover all employees in an organization and should be in accordance with the goals and strategies of human resources management. The idea that each employee is responsible for his own learning process is based on the design of the training process, the authorization of participants, the granting of initiative and ensuring their participation. Education and development of human resources, which is one of the main functions of organizations in educational management, is responsible for providing planned learning, job or skill training and development services to individuals of the organization individually and collectively. The primary task of every manager is to contribute to the development of the abilities of the staff not only in their current jobs, but also for their higher positions in the future. Employees' business skills and abilities can be realized through training programs outside of work, as well as through on-the-job training programs conducted around the workplace. The educational function is an organization that begins with the determination of educational policies, continues with the determination of educational plans, programs and methods, and ends with the evaluation of the effectiveness made at the end of the training with Dec. Key Words: New Educational Methods, Educational Policy, Educational Function, Educational Programs
Propriedades físicas do solo e cobertura e uso da terra como subsídio à compreensão dos processos erosivos lineares na bacia hidrográfica do rio dos Cachorros, Amazônia Maranhense
Authors: Fushimi Melina , De Oliveira Regina Célia , Rodrigues Nunes João Osvaldo
Published: December 2023

O trabalho analisou a correlação entre as propriedades físicas do solo e a cobertura e o uso da terra como subsídio à compreensão dos processos erosivos lineares na bacia hidrográfica do rio dos Cachorros, Amazônia Maranhense. Os materiais e métodos contaram com descrição geral, análise morfológica e textural dos solos e fracionamento da areia por meio de trabalhos de campo e análises laboratoriais, bem como mapeamentos, com a elaboração do esboço das principais classes de solos e do mapa da cobertura e do uso da terra. Os resultados mostraram que nos perfis pedológicos A e B predominam as classes texturais “Areia franca” e “Francoarenosa”, sendo naturalmente frágeis à erosão, em que a fração areia prevalece em todos os horizontes. Os atributos físicos estrutura, consistência e porosidade são influenciados diretamente pelo uso da terra, cujas inter-relações aceleram a dinâmica erosiva linear sob a forma de sulcos e ravinas e possibilidade de evolução para voçorocas.
Palavras-chave: Vegetação. Extração mineral. Sulcos. Ravinas.
Entre o racismo ambiental, a pobreza e a resistência: um estudo etnográfico crítico em um território urbano periférico
Authors: Carolino Amanda Ribeiro , Ferreira Cláudia Aparecida Avelar , Teodósio Armindo dos Santos de Sousa
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é apontar como a população vivendo em um território periférico urbano vivencia a dificuldade de acesso às políticas públicas e garantia de direitos em contextos marcados pelo racismo ambiental e a desigualdade. O foco da análise é a comunidade Braúnas na cidade Ribeirão das Neves em Minas Gerais. As pessoas, há anos, vivem nesse local em meio aos problemas socioambientais causados por uma fábrica de tecidos. Foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa. Trata-se de uma etnografia crítica e social apoiada na teoria do racismo ambiental. A etnografia na comunidade evidencia que a presença do Poder Público no território é precária, inconstante, não sistemática e marcada por problemas estruturais e conjunturais, além de se traduzir em queixas dos cidadãos, que sofrem com a poluição e a contaminação do curso d’água próximo, causadas pelos dejetos da empresa de tecidos.
Palavras-chave: Desigualdade. Racismo. Políticas urbanas. Sustentabilidade. Etnografia Crítica.
Correlation between Portal Vein Diameter and Esophageal Varices Grades in Chronic Liver Disease Patients using Ultrasonography and Endoscopy as a Diagnostic Tool
Authors: Muhammad Imran Khan  , Ahmad Fatima Sultan Ahmad , Afzal Fariha , Sultan Zeeshan , Nazar Zahid , Khan Jibran Umar Ayub
Published: December 2023

Background: Chronic liver disease accounts for 2.2% of deaths and 1.5% of disability-adjusted life years. Variceal bleeding is one of the preventable caused of death in chronic liver disease. About 30-40% of patients with compensated cirrhosis and 85% of those with decompensated cirrhosis are found to possess EV on screening endoscopy.Objective: To determine the correlation between Portal Vein Diameter (PVD) on ultrasound examination and grades of Esophageal Varices (EV) on endoscopy in patients with Chronic liver disease (CLD). Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, correlational study, carried out in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology in collaboration with the Department of Gastroenterology, at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan. A total of sixty patients were sampled via consecutive random sampling from Jan 2022 to Sept 2022. The criteria used for dilated portal vein was = 13mm and = 13 cm for splenomegaly. Results: Out of total 60 patients with CLD, PVD ranged from 10 to 18mm, mean PVD being 14.1mm ±1.4. The splenic sizes ranged from 10 to 23 cm, with the mean splenic cranio-caudal dimension being 14.9 cm ± 2.1. The highest association is between the large EV and PVD > 15 mm i.e., 52% of total large EVs. The differences between PVD to EV groups were statistically significant as determined by one-way ANOVA (F (2,57) =8.281, p= 0.001) and correlation was also statistically significant on Pearson's Correlation test (rs)[60] = 0.490, p < 0.001.Conclusion: As there is a significant positive correlation between PVD and grades of EV in CLD patients. The PVD on ultrasound should be utilized where an endoscopic facility is not available, or is overburdened, to prevent life threatening esophageal variceal bleed. Keywords: Chronic liver disease, Esophageal varices, Portal vein diameter.
Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation in Undergraduate Medical Students of District Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Maryam Khan  , Bibi Aliya  , Khadija Nowaira Abdullah  , Adeela Mustafa  , Brikhna Tariq  , Sawera Tahir
Published: December 2023

Background: Organ transplant can serve as a lifesaving option for end-stage organ failure. Worldwide, with growing number of cases of organ failure, both the need & demand for the donation of organs has also increased.Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and explore attitude of undergraduate medical students of Peshawar towards organ donation.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 4th & 5th year students of a Public and Private Medical Colleges of Peshawar, KPK from January to April 2018. The 350 participants were approached through convenient sampling method. The data were collected through self-administered validated questionnaire. The data analysis was done for descriptive statistics on SPSS 21.Results: Out of 350 participants, 324 (93%) students have filled out the questionnaire. Only 210 (64.8%) of the students had adequate cumulative awareness scores while 114 (35.2%) students had inadequate awareness scores regarding organ donation. Only 12% of the participants were motived positively for organ donation whereas 13% has refused for organ donation. The main reason for not promoting organ donation was found to be religious beliefs corresponding to 48.6%. Statistically significant correlation (P<0.001) was observed between religious beliefs and the attitude regarding organ donation promotion. Conclusion: Though, medical students are found to have adequate knowledge but a gap is found between their knowledge and attitude towards phenomenon of organ donation. Effective actions are required to improve the awareness regarding organ donation in young doctors and medical students to translate their knowledge into definite actions. This requires modification in our educational system with the involvement of social media and religious scholars. Keywords: Attitude, Knowledge, Medical students, Organ donation, Transplantation,
Stromal CD10 Expression in Invasive Breast Carcinoma in Correlation with ER, PR and Her2 Status and Tumor Grade.
Authors: Faryal Javaid  , Ayesha Sajjad  , Shifa Basharat  , Ayesha Safdar  , Maria Tasneem Khattak  , Maria Khan  , Iqbal Mohammad Khan
Published: December 2023

Background: Increasing prevalence of breast cancer in our population is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Association of the tumor markers with the behavior of tumor cells may pave a way to better outcomes. Objectives: To investigate the frequency of Stromal CD10 expression in invasive breast carcinoma in correlation with ER, PR and Her2 status and tumor grade.Material and Methods: A total of 102 diagnosed cases of breast carcinoma who underwent mastectomies were examined. Immunohistochemistry was performed for Cluster of differentiation 10 (CD10), Estrogen receptor(ER) Progesterone receptor (PR) and Human epidermal receptor factor 2(HER2)for all the samples. Demographic characteristics and immunopathological variables were recorded. Results: Mean age of the participants was 54.05 ± 8.58 years. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed 83 (81.3%) cases as CD10 positive out of which 15 (14.7%) specimens were weak positive and 68 (66.6%) were strong positive. The expression of CD10 was significantly greater for patients with higher tumor grades (p-value 0.014). Significant association of stromal CD10 expression and ER negativity was observed (p-value < 0.01). Out of 83 (81.3%) specimens that revealed positive CD10 expression, 64 (62.7%) were found HER2 positive and 19(18.6%) were HER2 negative signifying a positive correlation with p-value of <0.01. Conclusion: Frequency of stromal CD10 expression is significantly associated with increasing tumor grade, HER2 positivity and ER negativity. It employs a prognostic role in predicting the aggressiveness of tumor as indicated by higher tumor grade and preemptive therapy with anti CD10 antibody may be beneficial in such candidates.Keywords: Breast carcinoma, CD10, ER, PR, HER2.
P16 Expression in Grading of Urothelial Carcinoma
Authors: Ayesha Sajjad  , Shifa Basharat  , ` Faryal Javaid , Ayesha Safdar  , Raazia Mahmood  , Maria Tasneem Khattak  , Iqbal Mohammad Khan
Published: December 2023

Background: Sleep is one of the most important determinants of human health. The quality of sleep has significant effects on academic performance and is influenced by multiple factors.Objectives: To determine the association between sleep patterns / Quality and academic performance of dental undergraduates during their summative clinical examination by using an objective measure.Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, from February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. A sample size of 82 was calculated by the Open Epi calculator. A validated questionnaire of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used in this study. The study participants were selected by convenience based consecutive sampling technique and were 3rd BDS Students appearing in annual General Medicine Examination. After data collection, these variables were analyzed by SPSS version 26 software.Results: This study comprised 43(52.4%) female and 39(47.6%) male participants, and amongst them, 34.1% of females and 20.7% of males rendered their sleep quality bad, whereas 18.3% of females and 26.8% of males responded otherwise. The findings were positively associated with bad sleep quality (47.6%). Measures of sleep quality were significantly deranged among poor sleepers compared to normal sleepers. On average, the academic performance of poor-quality sleepers was good compared to good-quality sleepers. Still, this finding is not statistically significant, as evidenced by the t-test (Mean 574 ± SD 62.156 vs. 581 ± 79.769) and p-value of 0.640.Conclusion: Poor sleep quality was common among our students. The academic performance of these students was not statistically significant in comparison to that of good quality sleepers. Keywords: Academic performance, Dental undergraduates, PSQI, Sleep quality
How Pre-Service Teachers Define “Good” Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Authors: Phelps-Gregory Christine , Mynatt Gabrielle , Frank Martha
Published: December 2023

Mathematics self-efficacy (beliefs about oneself as a learner of mathematics) and mathematics teaching efficacy (beliefs about oneself as a mathematics teacher) are important constructs that influence pre-service teachers’ (PTs’) learning and teaching (Bandura 1986). However, less is known qualitatively about how PTs define good teaching and learning when they make efficacy judgments such as, “I am good at learning mathematics” or “I am good at teaching mathematics.” This qualitative case study used journaling to examine 23 elementary PTs’ definitions of being good at doing and teaching mathematics. Our findings suggest PTs define being good at mathematics in a variety of ways, including receiving good grades, being fluid (quickly and successfully doing procedures), and having the ability to apply mathematics to new contexts. PTs also held a variety of definitions of good mathematics teaching, including focusing on student understanding, using group work and manipulatives, and having passion. These results have implications for researchers studying self-efficacy and teaching efficacy as well as for teacher educators hoping to engage PTs fully in their classrooms.
A contribution to the understanding of the discharge dynamics and water balance of the karst spring Gornji Dušnik (Suva Planina)
Authors: Tanasković Aleksandar , Ristić Vakanjac Vesna , Polomčić Dušan , Močević Jelena
Published: December 2023

A sufficiently long time-series of daily discharges is needed to assess the discharge dynamics and calculate the water balance equation parameters of a spring (river source). The paper assumes that a catchment is gauged if a time-series of observations of at least 30 years is available, which is a rare case in Serbia. One-year monitoring is often set up to verify the reserves of a water source or spring intended for capture. Monitoring ceases after the final report is produced. The paper aims to show potential problems if there are no sufficiently long time-series and if no detailed hydrogeological investigations have been undertaken. The Gornji Dušnik Spring is used as an example. That spring drains the western parts of Suva Planina Mountain. It was captured many years ago to provide public water supply to the town of Gadžin Han and the nearby villages of Donji Dušnik and Gornji Dušnik.
Model based impact assessment on groundwater vulnerability during aggregate quarry operation
Authors: Stoyanov Nikolay
Published: December 2023

A general methodological approach is proposed for the preliminary assessment of the potential impact on groundwater during the operation of quarries for aggregates. The practical application and effectiveness of this approach are by using a numerical model to predict groundwater and soil contamination during the implementation of a project in the region of Breznik, Western Bulgaria. The spread of highly mobile pollutants in both the unsaturated and saturated zones of the rock complex is simulated after emergency spills and prolonged discharges of contaminated water in the quarry area. The forecast is made for a period of 100 years. The numerical model was compiled using the VS2DI program.
Nationalism and Madness in Three Translated Stories Of Manto: Toba Tek Singh; The Dog of Tetwal; See, Kabira Cried
Authors: Kaleem Nadia , Asif Muhammad , Siraj Syed Muhammad Sajid
Published: December 2023

The work of partition-affected and brutally honest Saadat Hasan Manto delves into existentialist theory, social justice, and the struggles of oppressed people. He questions accepted wisdom, explores the nuances of gender roles and human desire, and clarifies the issues surrounding mental illness. Studying Manto opens our eyes to a raw image of mankind that challenges social inequities and the intricacies of the human condition. This study explores the rapport between reality and madness that is recurrently found in literature from the olden days to the present. The eccentricities and prototype of mad genius push the writer to see and express the ruthless reality, and this can be seen in the work of tortured genii like Saadat Hassan Manto, Sahir Siddiqui, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Wolfgang Mozart, Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Allan, Kafka, and many others. This paper aims to analyze the content of three of Saadat Hassan Manto’s stories to see the nuances and association between madness and the cannibalistic actuality of nationalism during and after the partition. The qualitative method is used to analyze the content of the stories written by Manto. Descriptive and narratory research designs have been used to analyze the content of the stories. The study of his narrative reveals the desire to make a distinction between ‘ethnic’ and ‘civic’ nationalism. His writing was a creative and cathartic process for him where he was, at the same time, fighting with his inner and outer demons as well as producing timeless art. The way Manto exposes the pretense and canard of society through the ink of madness is remarkable.
Changes in the Social Characteristics of General Classroom Communities Including Children with Mild Intellectual Disability in Three Years
Authors: Horváth Endre , Szekeres Ágota
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to follow Hungarian general primary school classroom communities (N = 12) that included children with mild intellectual disability (MID) (N = 20) over a three-year period to describe changes in the most important social characteristics of communities regarding group cohesion and see how communities develop on their own without planned support. A total of 291 students participated in the research. A peer nomination survey was conducted in each class in grades 4 and 5, and then three years later. The quantitative analysis revealed no significant difference in the values of the measured sociometric indicators after three years. Furthermore, a linear direction in the evolution of the indicators, which would contribute to the implicit development of a community alongside increased time spent together, could not be identified. This condition did not favor students with MID, as they had significantly fewer mutual choices than their peers. The results of this study emphasize the need for professionally designed community development to create and maintain an inclusive classroom community.
Camouflage, self-esteem and gratitude in young adults with varying degrees of autistic traits in Poland
Authors: Nieradka Filip , Kossewska Joanna
Published: December 2023

Autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) imply functioning difficulties in adulthood due to the fact that they are caused by early-onset problems in social communication, unusually restricted repetitive behavior, and narrow interests. Living with ASC might be difficult for young adults who face specific developmental tasks, such as undertaking a professional career and engaging in social and civic responsibilities. Because of the need to hide their dysfunctions and to conform to social norms and conventions, affected people use camouflage strategies. In order to improve their well-being and functioning, they may also use the regulatory function of self-esteem and gratitude. The presented research carried out in Poland aimed to determine the relations between the intensity of camouflage, self-esteem, and gratitude and to test for differences in the levels of these variables, taking into consideration the intensity of the autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The study comprised a total of 104 young adults (68 women = 65.38%, and 36 men = 34.62%) who graduated from secondary or tertiary education aged between 19 and 35 years. The entire group was divided into two subgroups based on the screening questionnaire Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ10), a ten-item abridged version. One subgroup consisted of 52 adults with a high intensity of autistic traits, and the other consisted of individuals with a low intensity of autistic traits. The results showed a correlation between the level of autism spectrum conditions and camouflage. The level of camouflage was significantly higher in the subgroup with an increased severity of autistic traits compared with the subgroup with a low severity. In contrast, no significant differences were detected between the subgroups in the levels of self-esteem and gratitude, nor were any linear correlations between spectrum conditions and self-esteem and gratitude found.
Enhancing COVID-19 Control in Jambi City: Evaluating the Impact of Triggering Methods for Effectiveness
Authors: Novita Sari Jessy , Yamistada Gustomo , . Supriadi
Published: December 2023

During the pandemic, the implementation of health protocols has not been maximized by the community, particularly among schoolchildren. It is essential to convey the implementation of health protocols for controlling COVID-19 effectively to ensure that the community adopts good behavioral practices in implementing these protocols in daily life. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the triggering method in controlling COVID-19 in Jambi City. This experimental study uses a Pre and Post Test Only Design which was carried out in April 2021 to April 2022, involving 35 high school students. The statistical test used was paired t test. The results indicated a noteworthy contrast in elementary school students' knowledge before and after the utilization of printed media for COVID-19 control, exhibiting a p-Value of 0.001. Similarly, a significant difference was observed in the attitude of elementary school students before and after the utilization of video media for COVID-19 control, displaying a p-value of 0.001. Moreover, there was a significant distinction in the change in the actions of elementary school students before and after the utilization of props media for COVID-19 control, demonstrating a p-value of 0.020. The counseling-based triggering method proves effective in enhancing students' understanding, attitudes, and behaviors concerning COVID-19 control.

Keywords: Covid-19, Health protocol, Attitudes, Behaviors, Triggering
Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercises and Interferential Therapy on Lumbar Range of Motion in Patients with Spondylolisthesis
Authors: Kaur Prabhjot , Singh Brajendra , Koley Shyamal
Published: December 2023

Background: Spondylolisthesis is a presumed cause of back pain. Degenerative spondylolisthesis is most commonly observed at the L4-5 level (male 3.9%, female 8.8%, total 5.9%). Various studies are available that showed the beneficial effects in the management of spondylolisthesis, but there were only a few studies conducted comparing the effect of core strengthening exercises and electrotherapy modality. Thus, the present study was designed for the comparison of core strengthening exercises and interferential therapy in patients with spondylolisthesis.
Materials and Method: A total of 42 purposively selected confirmed cases of spondylolisthesis (both male and female) aged 25-40 years were considered for the present study. The subjects were further divided into two groups for intervention. Group-A consisted of 21 subjects who were treated with interferential therapy (IFT). Group-B consisted of 21 subjects who were treated with core strengthening exercises.
Results: The results of the present study revealed that statistically significant differences were noted for lumbar range of motion between pre- and post-treatment in patients treated both with interferential therapy (p<0.001-0.004) (Group-A) and core strengthening exercises (p<0.003-0.001) (Group-B). But in post-treatment, the patients treated with core strengthening exercises had higher percentage of increment in lumbar range of motion than the patients treated with interferential therapy.
Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that both the five weeks of treatment protocol with interferential therapy and core strengthening exercises can be used to improve the functional disability and lumbar range of motion. But the core strengthening exercises protocol showed statistically greater improvement than interferential therapy protocol.

Key words: Core strengthening exercises, Interferential therapy, Lumbar range of motion, Spondylolisthesis.
Placental Site Implantation Disorders and Its Implications in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors: Sharma Mukulika , Phulpagar Aditi V. , Mathur Ankita
Published: December 2023

Background: The placenta, a temporary but indispensable organ of pregnancy, normally implants itself into the upper uterine segment. Sometimes, it may encroach upon the lower segment or attach itself too deeply into the uterine wall. This abnormal implantation leads to a myriad of complications affecting both the mother and fetus. Our study aims to highlight the risk factors and outcomes of such high-risk pregnancies.
Methods: A prospective observational study conducted in a public sector tertiary care institute from September 2020 to August 2022. 100 cases diagnosed with abnormal placental implantation were enrolled post-delivery and followed up till discharge from hospital.
Results: The prevalence of placenta previa was 8 in 1000 pregnancies. Majority of the cases were booked at the study institute. Age, parity, assisted reproductive techniques, previous uterine surgeries were identified as risk factors. All complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, need for obstetric hysterectomy, blood transfusions, prolonged hospital stay, prolonged need for antibiotics were higher in major placenta previa compared to minor variety. Prematurity was found to be the major fetal adverse outcome.
Conclusions: The study highlights the higher association of placenta previa in the cases with previous caesarean section and uterine curettage. Neonates born to women with placenta previa are at risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and respiratory distress syndrome. All cases of placenta previa must be managed at higherPlacenta previa, Placenta accreta spectrum, Caesarean, Feto-maternal Outcomes
Το κοσμοπολίτικο πρόσωπο του ελληνικού μοντερνισμού
Authors: Christakoudy-Konstantinidou F.
Published: December 2023

The dictionary definition of cosmopolitanism is a worldview in which all people are part of a community based on shared moral values. The theoretical formulations of cosmopolitanism are related to ideas such as ‘moral universalism’, and among its semantic oppositions are concepts such as ‘ethnocentrism’. Among the merits of the 1920s generation’s poetic work is the establishment of a non-national framework for the Greek literary discourse, which becomes a bearer of high humanism, entering at the same time into an active dialogue with the achievements of European art.

Ο λεξικός ορισμός του κοσμοπολιτισμού είναι μια κοσμοθεωρία, στην οποία όλοι οι άνθρωποι αποτελούν μέρος μιας κοινότητας που βασίζεται σε κοινές ηθικές αξίες. Οι θεωρητικές διατυπώσεις του κοσμοπολιτισμού σχετίζονται με ιδέες όπως ο «ηθικός οικουμενισμός» και μεταξύ των σημασιολογικών αντιθέσεων του βρίσκονται έννοιες όπως ο «εθνοκεντρισμός». Στα πλεονεκτήματα του ποιητικού έργου της γενιάς του 1920 συγκαταλέγεται η καθιέρωση ενός μη εθνικού πλαισίου για τον ελληνικό λογοτεχνικό λόγο, που γίνεται φορέας υψηλού ανθρωπισμού, μπαίνοντας ταυτόχρονα σε ενεργό διάλογο με τα επιτεύγματα της ευρωπαϊκής τέχνης.
Il poeta che visse due volte Sulle ragioni di una polemica letteraria tra Frane Petrić e Iacopo Mazzoni*
Authors: Metesi Deronjić Željka
Published: December 2023

Un anno dopo la pubblicazione dei primi due volumi della Poetica (Ferrara, 1586) di Frane Petrić (Francesco Patrizi da Cherso), intitolati Deca istoriale e Deca disputata, Iacopo Mazzoni pubblica la prima parte della sua voluminosa opera intitolata Della difesa della Comedia di Dante. Distinta in sette libri (Cesena, 1587). Qui, nel ventesimo capitolo del terzo libro, Mazzoni fa alcune osservazioni critiche su quanto scritto da Petrić nella Deca istoriale a proposito di Sositeo, un poeta tragico greco della Pleiade (III secolo a.C.), entrando così in polemica con il filosofo di Cherso. Oggi, questa polemica – che fu ben nota nel 1587 – è conosciuta solo marginalmente e più, per i suoi protagonisti che per la materia trattata. Essa si compone di un totale di quattro scritti: 1. Risposta di Francesco Patrizi; a due opposizioni fattegli dal Sig. Giacopo Mazzoni (Ferrara, 1587); 2. Discorso di Iacopo Mazzoni intorno alla risposta, et alle oppositioni fattegli dal Sig. Francesco Patricio, pertenente alla Storia del Poema Dafni, o Litiersa di Sositeo, poeta della Pleiade (Cesena, 1587); 3. Difesa di Francesco Patrizi; dalle cento accuse dategli dal Signor Iacopo Mazzoni (Ferrara, 1587); 4. Ragioni delle cose dette, e d’alcune autorità citate da Iacopo Mazzoni nel Discorso della Storia del poema Dafni, o Litiersa di Sositeo (Cesena, 1587). Alcuni compilatori della bibliografia di Petrić hanno erroneamente attribuito l’ultimo scritto della polemica (Ragioni) a Petrić. Anche se, come scrive lo stesso Mazzoni, l’oggetto della sua polemica con Petrić sia privo di senso, la polemica stessa fornisce un utile spunto sul metodo di analisi polemica, ragionamento e contrapposizione all’interno del quale entrambi mostrano la tendenza a presentarsi come acuti pensatori. Inoltre, la polemica tra Petrić e Mazzoni offre un quadro prezioso delle reazioni dei contemporanei alla pubblicazione della prima parte – quella »istoriale« – della Poetica di Petrić.
Novi prilozi za životopis Antuna Mede (oko 1546 – 1603)
Authors: Ivanišević Dora
Published: December 2023

U radu se prikazuje životopis Antuna Mede (oko 1546 – 1603), dubrovačkog trgovca pučanina i filozofa, ukorijenjen u društveno-povijesni kontekst Dubrovnika druge polovice 16. stoljeća. Ponekad nekritički preuzimani od Ignjata Đurđevića (1675 – 1737) i drugih starih biografa istaknutih Dubrovčana, podaci u dosadašnjoj literaturi ovdje se ispravljaju i proširuju na temelju saznanja nastalih arhivskim istraživanjem.
The Journal Studia historiae philosophiae Croaticae 1990 – 1999
Authors: Skuhala Karasman Ivana
Published: December 2023

The focus of this article is the journal Studia historiae philosophiae Croaticae, which was an international edition of the journal Contributions to the Research of Croatian Philosophical Heritage. Studia historiae philosophiae Croaticae was published from 1990 to 1999. During this period, four issues were published. In total, forty-nine articles, thirteen book reviews, one introduction, two bibliographies and one editorial were published in the journal. The published texts were written in English, German and French. The majority of the texts were previously published in the Contributions to the Research of Croatian Philosophical Heritage in Croatian.
Announcement of the International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Sophron Mudryi
Authors: Kaskiv Oleg , Bilous Oleg
Published: December 2023

On November 27-30, 2023, the International Scientific and Practical Conference "LIFE AND ACTIVITIES OF BISHOP SOPHRON THE WISE" will be held, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Sophron the Wise, his contribution to the development of theology, history, jurisprudence and other scientific and educational fields, his managerial and organizational work, and other areas of life.
Pope Francis' innovative approach to solving the problems of marriage and family
Authors: Yarotskyi Petro
Published: December 2023

These issues were raised by Pope Francis for discussion and responsible decision-making by the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops of the Catholic Church, which took place in Rome in 2014-2016.
Archdiocesan Councils of 1905-1944 and Their Role in the Development of Particular Law
Authors: Levytskyy Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The first half of the twentieth century was marked by the ministry of an outstanding bishop and ascetic of the Ukrainian Church and people, the Servant of God, Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytskyy, OSVB, on the throne of the Galician Metropolis. Having taken the helm of the Church in 1900, Bishop Andrey devoted 44 long years of his life to its development and strengthening. The Metropolitan was a supporter of the collegial form of church governance, and therefore the first major undertaking he made as head of the Galician Church Province was to hold a diocesan council of the Lviv Archdiocese
The history of the development of the Holy Sacrament of Repentance
Authors: Piasta Ruslan , Molytovnyk Ivan
Published: December 2023

The article examines the historical development of the Holy Sacrament of Penance in the rules of the Ecumenical and Local Councils and other canonical sources. Historical factors that had a significant impact on the development of confession in the first millennium of Christianity are considered, in particular the monastic confession and the reform of Charlemagne. The process of development of the Sacrament of Penance in the second millennium of Christianity in the period from the scholastic period to the Second Vatican Council and in the light of the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is analyzed.
Investigation of mathematical thinking processes of gifted students in different environments: GeoGebra’s potential
Authors: Aygün Yavuz İsa , Orbay Keziban , Aydın Güç Funda
Published: December 2023

Mathematical thinking is a higher-order thinking style specific to mathematics that allows the solving of problems. In this context, it is inevitable to consider mathematical thinking in determining giftedness specific to mathematics. How superior mathematical thinking should be measured and the potential of different environments to elicit this mathematical thinking are a matter of debate. In this study, it was investigated how mathematical thinking in gifted students differed between using a paper and a pencil and using dynamic geometry software. Three gifted students’ solutions for given tasks in the paper-and-pencil and GeoGebra environments were compared within the scope of sub-dimensions (specializing, generalizing, conjecturing, and proving) of mathematical thinking. As a result of this study, the work undertaken by the students in the specializing step were seen to be similar in both the P&P and GeoGebra environments. On the other hand, it can be said that GeoGebra had the potential to reveal high-level work at the generalizing step. Different environments seemed to be important in revealing the ability to make assumptions. And it was seen that higher-order thinking skills for proof can be revealed with GeoGebra.
Quantitative Analysis Of Nutritional And Bioactive Compounds In Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia L.) Fruits
Authors: Popoviciu Dan Răzvan , Pricop Simona-Mariana , Radu Marius-Daniel
Published: December 2023

Bitter gourd fruits (Brâncuși cultivar) from local production were studied for their content in some classes of nutritive compounds. Carotenoids (total, β-carotene, lycopene and lutein), phenolic compounds (total, flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins), ascorbic acid, soluble sugars and lipids were determined.With 231/251 mg/kg DW (peel/pulp) total carotenoid content in M. charantia fruits was lower than in other known Cucurbitaceae. β-carotene was dominant in the peel while lycopene constituted a large fraction in the pulp. Lutein was found in low amounts (<1 mg/kg) only in the peel. On the contrary, with 13,527/18,598 mg/kg, the total phenolic inventory is richer than in many other related species. Flavonoids (8,763/14,545 mg/kg) were dominant in both peel and pulp. Of these, only a small fraction (267/212 mg/kg) were anthocyanins. Tannins constituted over 9.5% of the phenolic inventory.Ascorbic acid concentration was high, 14,689 mg/kg in peel and 12,847 mg/kg in pulp. Soluble sugars were 9,035/9,579 while lipids were 3,800/3,200 mg/kg.
REFLEXO DA PANDEMIA NAS INTERNAÇÕES PARA TRATAMENTO DA DOENÇA BILIAR NO BRASIL NOS ANOS DE 2019 E 2020
Authors: Nogueira Paulo Luiz Batista , Nachi Arestides Massao , Saretto Bruno de Oliveira , Costa Filipe Amaral , Andrade Gabriel Silva de , Barbosa João Víctor Manarelli , Souza Júnior Reginaldo José de , Ali Samuel Santos , Rezende Neto Jose Antonio dos Santos Rodrigues de
Published: December 2023

As patologias da vesícula biliar são comuns no Brasil e responsáveis por cerca de 60 mil internações por ano pelo Sistema Único de Saúde. A prevalência de colelitíase aumenta em adultos a partir dos 40 anos e é mais frequente no sexo feminino. Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, estudos mostraram uma redução no número de internações para tratamento cirúrgico. Objetivo: Identificar os fatores epidemiológicos das hospitalizações por doenças que acometem a vesícula e as vias biliares ocorridas no Brasil entre janeiro de 2019 e dezembro de 2020 e o impacto da pandemia nos procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, observacional, analítico de corte transversal utilizando dados do Sistema de Internações Hospitalares nos anos de 2019 e 2020. Foram incluídos pacientes maiores de idade, internação de caráter eletivo e com diagnóstico principal preenchido com códigos CID-10 referente às doenças biliares, com as seguintes variáveis: ano e mês de competência, caráter da internação, idade, diagnóstico principal, dias de permanência, internação em unidade de terapia intensiva, evolução, região de residência, procedimento realizado, raça/cor, sexo e valor total. Resultados e Conclusão: Foram observados um total de 210.411 hospitalizações, com idade média de 47,18 anos, maioria pertencente ao sexo feminino. A maioria teve evolução por alta com custo hospitalar médio igual a R$ 857,73, sendo a principal causa de hospitalização por código de procedimento descrito como colelitíase e predomínio na região Sudeste do Brasil. No ano da pandemia houve redução significativa da proporção de pacientes internados entre março a agosto de 2020 em comparativo a 2019.

Palavras-Chave: Apendicite; COVID-19; Hospitalização; Epidemiologia.
DOENÇA DE MOYAMOYA EM UM PACIENTE COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN – RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Sardinha Renato Bicudo , Lage Julia Alvim , Sato Kaori Ando , Rigolon Barbara Costa , Bittencourt Luan Junio Pereira , Anchieta Ronan Amon Camilo De
Published: December 2023

A doença de Moyamoya é uma patologia rara que afeta os vasos sanguíneos cerebrais, sendo definida como uma hiperplasia endotelial e fibrose dos segmentos intracranianos das artérias carótidas internas e da porção proximal de seus ramos, com elevado risco de evolução para quadros isquêmicos ou hemorrágicos do sistema nervoso central (SNC). Objetivo: Este trabalho tem objetivo de relatar um caso de Doença de Moyamoya em um paciente com diagnóstico prévio de Síndrome de Down. Métodos: descrição de informações que foram obtidas através de prontuários conforme a evolução do quadro. Paciente apresentava queixa de cefaléia e perda de força gradativa em membros inferiores e, ao exame físico, foi constatada a presença de rigidez nucal e hemiparesia à direita. Após, realizou exames de imagem que constataram a doença de Moyamoya. Todavia, devido quadro de trombose venosa profunda (TVP) apresentado pelo paciente, necessitouse de estabilização antes da abordagem cirúrgica. Discussão: Um dos principais mecanismos envolvidos na doença é a hiperplasia endotelial seguida de fibrose dos segmentos intracranianos da carótida interna e da porção proximal de seus ramos, de caráter idiopático, que provoca estenose progressiva e oclusão. Conclusão: realizar o diagnóstico e intervenção médica precoce é fundamental, tendo em vista que é uma doença, ainda que rara, de elevada morbimortalidade.

Palavras-Chave: Doença de Moyamoya; Síndrome de Down.
Editorial
Authors: Marques Anne Françoize
Published: December 2023

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The export development process of the Spanish manufacturing SMEs participating in an export consortium: A case study
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Rialp Criado Alex , Martínez Carazo Piedad Cristina ,   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Rialp Criado Josep ,   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Published: December 2023

In spite of the recent efforts made by the Spanish governmental institutions to promote hem, there are just a few export consortia really successful in Spain as compared to those being projected that never reach their formal constitution or simply fail to survive. Also, there are very few national studies in this specific area. This research is focused on the analysis of the existing phases in the export development process of several Spanish industrial SMEs participating in a specific export consortium as well as on the factors influencing the selection and performance of this institutional, collaborative arrangement to be understood as a potentially more successful way to penetrate foreign markets.
Pengaruh Konten Edukasi Neptune TV di Maxstream Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Sektor Bahari Mahasiswa (Survei Kepada Mahasiswa IPB Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan)
Authors: Cristina Mega Agita
Published: December 2023

One of the new media that is widely used to add insight and knowledge the Maxstream application. Maxstream provides a lot of informative content. Like the Neptune TV content channel. Neptune TV is educational content containing information about marine and fisheries issued by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.Considering that public knowledge related to the sea currently still relatively low, especially teenagers. The purpose of this research is to find out whether there an influence and how much influence the educational content of Neptune TV on Maxstream has on the level of knowledge of the maritime sector of students. By using the theory of hypodermic theory with a quantitative approach. This study uses a survey method of distributing questionnaires to 202 IPB student respondents. Based on the results of the processed data, correlation coefficient value is 0.878, so can be concluded that there a very strong influence of Neptune TV's educational content on Maxstream on the level of knowledge of IPB students. And the level of knowledge up to the level of understanding.
Pengaruh Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Dana Pihak Ketiga(DPK), Non Performng Finance terhadap Profitabilitas Perbankan Pada Tahun 2016 - 2020
Authors: Naufal Farhan , Djunaedi Mira Kartika Dwi
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine whether the capital adequacy ratio, non-performing finance, third party funds affect the profitability of Islamic banking. The grand theory in this study uses Agency Theory. The population in this study is Islamic banking registered on the OJK website. Using purposive sampling technique by using secondary data. The results of this study indicate that the capital adequacy ratio has a positive and insignificant effect, third party funds have a negative and insignificant effect on the profitability of Islamic banking and non-performing finance has a negative and significant effect on the profitability of Islamic banking.