bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preoperative Ibuprofen and Success Rate of Inferior Alveolar Block in Irreversible Pulpal Inflammation Cases
Authors: Sultan Dilawar , Khan Mehroz Ahmad , Sajjad Marij , Fayyaz Aiman , Azam Khaqan , Ali Waqar
Published: February 2023

Background: The inferior dental nerve block (IDNB) is the best method of pain control prior to endodontic treatment. Conventional IDNB is one of the most common technique to get pain control Aim: To compare effectiveness of premedication with Ibuprofen with placebo to increase the success chances of IDNB in lower molars in subjects with asymptomatic irreversible pulpal infection. Methodology: Sixty patients were selected and divided in to two groups (group 1 ibuprofen and group 2 placebo). Patients were pre-medicated and the treatment was commenced with IDNB 45 minutes after premedication. The failed patients were managed with alternate methods Results: The results showed that premedication with ibuprofen gave 16.6 % success rates vs 13.3% of placebo. The mean ages in group 1 were 27.40±4.17 years and 25.73±4.79 years. The practical implication of this study is that ibuprofen can’t be used to increase the success chances of IDNB in lower molars before endodontic therapy. Conclusion: Thus it was concluded that ibuprofen as compared to placebo did not increased the success chances of IDNB in lower molars in subjects with asymptomatic irreversible pulpal infection. Key words: Ibuprofen, Irreversible pulpitis; Endodontics.
STUDY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ADMIXTURE AND SYNTHETIC POLYMER FIBER IN CONCRETE
Authors: Hafiza Rubaiyet , Habib Ahsan
Published: February 2023

This paper inspect on exploring the effects of using fiber and admixture in the mechanical properties of the strength of concrete of different grades. The primary concern of this study is to establish the divergence in the strength properties of M20, M25 and M30 concrete with addition of admixture and polymer fiber. Based on the compressive strength of fifty four tested cylinders, the results show that the addition of admixture and polymer fiber both give higher strengths more than that of the reference concrete which largely can be used to reduce the percentage of cement.
PIGMENT CHANGES OF RUBINIA TINCTORUM ROOT UNDER DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SALINITY AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SOME CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER
Authors: Ardakani Hosein Razi , Mirmohammadi Meibodi Ali Mohammad , Hosein Hakimi Meibodi Mohammad , Mirjalili Fatemeh , Hakimzadeh Mohammad Ali
Published: February 2023

To achieve sustainable development in water, soil, and medicinal and industrial plant issues, and also, according to different uses of Rubinia tinctorum, especially in dye industry and the importance of salinity in it, this study was carried out to investigate the effect of water salinity stress on Pigments changes of Rubinia tinctorum Root and their relationship with some chemical characteristics of water in 6 regions under cultivation of this plant. This experiment was done on the basis of a compllyete randomized design with three replications in 6 regions under cultivation of it. After sampling and determining the electrical conductivity of irrigation water, the water samples were classified into three groups of 4, 4-8, and 8-16 ds/m and the effect of salinity on desire parameters was investigated. Data analysis was done using SPSS and Excel software. The results showed that with increasing salinity, the wool brightness (L*) was decreased (p<0.01). The amount of A* (redness and greenness) (p<0.05) and B* (yellowness and blueness) (P<0.01) parameters was increased with increasing water salinity. Investigation of the correlation between some chemical characteristics of water and pigments parameters, showed that there is a negative correlation between B* parameter and water acidity. There is also a negative correlation between L* parameter and all chemical characteristics of water except acidity (p<0.01). However, there is a positive correlation between A* parameter and electrical conductivity and SAR, so that A* parameter increases after increasing these parameters (p<0.01). In general, the quality of Rubinia tinctorum color was increased with increasing water salinity. So, progressing toward economic production of this industrial and medicinal plant is possible by using appropriate salinity treatments.
MEASUREMENT OF CHEMICAL PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN CAPSICUM GROWN IN SOUTH INDIA
Authors: PARAMANIK RABIN CHANDRA , PARAMANIK ACHINTO
Published: February 2023

Capsicum (also known as peppers) is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae.Capsicum grown in five districts of Karnataka (Bangalore urban, Bangalore rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura and Ramanagara) were analyzed for 20 pesticide residues by Gas liquid Chromatography equipped with ECD and FCD. Recovery studies performed at 0.1, 0.5 and 1.0mg kg-1 fortification levels of each compound and recoveries obtained ranged from 743%-97% with relative standard deviation lower than 7.5%. The method showed the good linearity over the range assessed 0.01-1.0mg kg-1 respectively. Capsicum was analyzed for acephate, chlorphyriphos, dichlorvos, phorate, deltamethrin, fenvalerate and cyfluthrin-ȕ residues. Except phorate none of the residues in capsicum crossed the MRL. Phorate was detected in samples from Ramanagara district while 12.5% samples from Bangalore rural, chikkaballapura and Kolar district showed phorate residues exceeding the MRL value of 0.05mg kg-1. Cyfluthrin-ȕ residue is in higher proportion in capsicum samples from Bangalore rural than Bangalore urban. It is therefore required to investigate extensively the monitoring studies covering all the vegetables crops from different agro-climatic zones of Karnataka to know the exact status of pesticide contamination.
INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF QUANTUM FLUX, TRANSPIRATION RATES AND LEAF STOMATA CONDUCTANCE ON NET CO2 ASSIMILATION RATES OF SAVANNAH GRASSES IN KENYA
Authors: Maranga Dr. Elias K.
Published: February 2023

The current study was conducted to investigate the interactive effects of quantum flux, transpiration rates, and leaf stomata conductance on net CO2 assimilation rates of Panicum maximum beneath Acacia tortilis canopies and disturbed micro sites where these trees were removed. A randomized complete block design was used to measure the treatment effects created by cutting Acacia tortilis trees on CO2 assimilation rates of Panicum maximum. The mean quantum fluxes for the canopy micro sites and disturbed micro sites were 694.8µmol m-2 s1 and 1184.5µmol m-2 s-1, respectively. The average leaf stomata conductance values for Panicum maximum in the exposed and canopy micro sites were 249.6 mmolm-2s-1 and 332.8mmol m-2 s-1 respectively. These average leaf stomata conductance values were significantly different at p≤ 0.05 Transpiration means for Panicum maximum in the exposed micro sites (4.0 mgcm-2s-1) and canopy micro sites (4.2mg cm-2s-1) were not significantly different at P≤ 0.05. Panicum maximum in the disturbed micro sites exhibited significantly lower (p≤0.05) net CO2 assimilation rates (mean of 1.4µmolCO2 m-2 s-1) than the rates measured for the same species (mean of 9µmolCO2 m-2 s-1) in the canopy micro sites. These findings suggest that induced disturbances created by clearing of Acacia tortilis trees in the long term will cause shifts in micro environmental fluxes of energy, water and CO2 exchange with significant implications on herbaceous under storey productivity.
FUNDAMENTAL VIRTUAL PARTICLES OF LOGOTRONS (WORDS) IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD: A REVIEW OF THE ULTRON-LOGOTRON THEORY BASED ON JEONG YEOK 正易 AND BIBLE
Authors: Jang Chung Sung
Published: February 2023

The fundamental structure of the spiritual world and consciousness of the humanity are unknown to human beings. Except for teachings of Jesus Christ, Buddha, Kim Hang and other saints of the major world religions, to my knowledge, no accepted theory is yet established. There have been countless conflicts, arguments and even prosecutions and wars in the history of mankind due to discrepancies in opinions and interpretations regarding the truth among religions and science. For the ultimate purpose of seeking the truth, the author attempted in this study to find the structure of the invisible, unknown spiritual world, and further to possibly glimpse beyond the physical world. Findings and conclusions are presented in the study on the basis of Jeong Yeok, the Book of Right Change, and the Bible.
EFFECT OF PHASE I CARDIAC REHABILITATIONON QUALITY OF LIFE IN POST CABG PATIENTS
Authors: Vasudeva Dr. Ruchita , Vasudeva Dr. Ruchita
Published: February 2023

Coronary  artery  bypass  grafting  (CABG)  is  one  of  the  most  frequently  performed surgical procedures. Supervised exercise program has been recommended to facilitate recovery immediately after surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation services are administered in 3 phases of which Phase I mean the immediate post-operative period in an acute care hospital. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the effect of the phase I CR on post CABG patients. 30 post CABG patients were taken, which were divided into control and experimental groups of 15 patients each. The patients were free from post-operative complications and medically stable. The SF36 is a widely used valid generic health related QOL questionnaire. It was used to assess the patients after phase I CR. The major domain of the physical component of the health in SF36 comprised of PF, BP, RP and GH. The experimental group scored higher in all these components except BP. The mental health component included vitality, social function, role emotional and mental health. When physical component score and mental component scores in both groups  were  compared,  the  difference  was  found  to  be  significant  in  favour  of  the experimental  group  in  both  the  scores. In the present study, the incorporation of CR has not resulted in any post-operative complications over and above the control group. None of the patients of the exercise group developed any adverse effect during hospital stay.  This  indicates  the  protocol  used  in  the  study  is  feasible  and  safe  to  be  applied .Limitations of the study included a relative small sample size and lack of follow up.
IMPACT OF BODY WEIGHT SUPPORT TREADMILL TRAINING ON GAIT RECOVERY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH STROKE
Authors: M Shalabi Kholood
Published: February 2023

Background: Restoration of independent gait in stroke patients is an essential part of the rehabilitation process, and is crucial for successful social and vocational reintegration. Gait restoration requires different techniques, and often demands considerable assistance from the therapist to help the subject support body weight and control balance. Considering that ground  level is the most common locomotion surface, and that there is little information about  individuals with stroke walking with body weight support treadmill training (BWSTT), it is  important to investigate the use of BWSTT on ground level in these individuals to improve gait recovery.

Methods: Sixty-nine subjects were assigned to this experiment, of which twenty-six were normal subjects and forty-three were stroke subjects, who were randomly divided into two groups; twenty-one subjects for the control group, and twenty-two subjects for the experimental group. The control group underwent regular rehabilitation care plus conventional gait training, while the experimental group underwent regular rehabilitation care plus BWSTT.

 Measurements were recorded for mean sagittal kinematics values, spatial-temporal values, and

FIM™ locomotion

Results: BWSTT proved superior to conventional gait training in sub-acute stroke subjects, resulting in better locomotor abilities. The use of BWSTT leads to significant improvements for most sagittal kinematics, spatial-temporal and all FIM™ locomotion measurements.

Conclusion: The BWSTT system enabled individuals with stroke to walk safely and without physical assistance. The positive results of training by the use of body weight support on a treadmill could be due to a task-oriented type of training.
SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF CAREGIVERS FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM
Authors: Alsuhaibani Sara
Published: February 2023

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most widely spread developmental disorders that has raised an urgent public health concern. Regardless of advances in modern technology and research studies there is more to the disorder to be considered in the endeavor of finding the cause and treatment. This study focuses on the caregiver’s aspect of the problem. The quality of life for caregivers of children with an ASD is very crucial for developing their children’s full potential. 

Method: Forty-five participants (n=45) were recruited from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center (SPARC), the Autism Society of America – Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and Autism Alliances to voluntarily contribute to an online survey assessing the social and financial difficulties/burdens that are facing caregivers of children with an ASD

Results: Caregivers of children with ASD are facing tremendous financial and social burdens.

No statistical difference in financial (U=24.0, z=-0.1, p=.340) or social burden (U=26.5, z=-0.8, p=.420) between caregivers having one vs. one or more children diagnosed with an ASD.  

No statistical difference in financial (t=-1.1, p=.270) or social burden (t=-0.3, p=.764) among caregivers who had one child vs. more than one child

Conclusion: Findings suggest an urgent need for health administrators to advocate to find solutions to the financial and social difficulties facing caregivers who have children with autism.
ASSESSMENT OF SPATIO-TEMPORAL AND CONTEXTUAL MEMORY IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE
Authors: BAKOU  , François Niangoran , ATAYI  , E ADOU  , Kobenan Fieni BA A
Published: February 2023

Background: This study aimed to assess eventual disturbances of spatio-temporal end contextual memory in patient with stroke in order to better grasp these patient’s attitudes so as to track their neuropsychological accompaniments. 

Method: fifty-five (55) patients with stroke, after having traveled a loop, had to recognize among 27 pictures of the CHU of Cocody (Cote d’Ivoire) those belonging to the previously traveled path in the company of the experimenter. The pictures were presented to the participants. The participants had to say if "yes" or "no" the pictures presented belongs to the previously traveled path in the company of the experimenter. Then the photographs are presented by pair to the subject who is required to give the exact order of the photographs as seen on the route traveled.

Results: When recognizing pictures with order effect, we found a significant difference (F (46) = 12.45, p = 0.0010) between the number of exact responses given by patients with stroke and that given by healthy controls subjects.

Conclusion:  patients with stroke were deficient in establishing the chronological order of succession of views
METHOD OF ESTIMATING JOINT USE OF GROUNDWATER IN TRANSBOUNDARY AQUIFERS ON MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Authors: Polshkova Md. Irina
Published: February 2023

The methodological approach to solving the problems of optimal sharing of transboundary groundwater is determined as a result of mathematical modelling. Differential equation reproduces the confined-unconfined filtration of groundwater in the multi-stratified system as the basic approximation. Must be considered a single flow of underground waters, whose existence and properties depend on the areas of supply and discharge, which may be located in the territories of different countries. For regulation of transboundary water use the following criteria are suggested: quantitative estimation of ground and surface water depletion due to long time water discharge, calculation of extending time from contamination sources, identification of unknown location a possible source of contamination by groundwater flow velocity inversion. As an example, the results of modelling of cross-border flows underground in the territories Russia-Ukraine and Russia-Kazakhstan are given. The hydrodynamic math models have to be a subsystem of the total monitoring. Using such approach, both geological service and government authorities meet the real instrument for assessing and forecasting conditions of underground hydrosphere and efficient regulating of the anthropogenic load.
PSEUDO VALUATIONS ON HOOP-ALGEBRAS WITH RESPECT TO FILTERS
Authors: Yang Yongwei , Lu Lingling , Wang Qiaoling
Published: February 2023

The concept of pseudo valuations on hoop-algebras is introduced, and then the relationship between pseudo-valuations and filers is investigated. Some conditions for a real-valued function to be a pseudo valuation are provided. Finally, we prove the fact that binary operations on hoop-algebras are uniformly continuous based on the notion of pseudo valuation.
A GENERALIZED LOGISTIC DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Nassar M. M. , Radwan S. S. , Elmasry A. S.
Published: February 2023

Because of their flexibility, recently, much attention has been given to the study of generalized distributions. A complete study of the transmuted Kumaraswamy Logistic distribution is proposed, introducing some basic properties of this distribution, such as quantile function, characteristic function and entropy are derived, as well as the derivation of maximum likelihood estimates of the parameters and the information matrix, Real life data is used as an application to this distribution with a comparison with other distributions to illustrate the flexibility and ability to model lifetime data.   Also, a simulation study is conducted to demonstrate the effect of the sample on the estimates of the parameters.
PERMANENCE OF A LOTKA-VOLTERRA RATIO-DEPENDENT PREDATOR-PREY MODEL WITH FEEDBACK CONTROLS AND PREY DIFFUSION
Authors: Pan Shuang , Li Yonghong , Wang Changyou
Published: February 2023

A three species multi-delay Lotka-Volterra ratio-dependent predator-prey model with feedback controls and prey diffusion is investigated. By developing some new analysis methods, some sufficient conditions are derived for the permanence of the system.
ON THE CONVERGENCE OF SOME EIGENFUNCTION EXPANSIONS
Authors: Bani Tahir Muzahim
Published: February 2023

In this paper we presented an extension of previous results given in the papers [15], [17],[19], the main idea of the proofs is: we write down the difference of the trigonometric kernel of the general expansion considered, and we have to estimate the resulting infinite sums. For the terms of these sums we used sharper and different estimates than in the previous papers in the literature (the most exact estimates where given by V.A.Il’n, I. Joó and V.Komornik).
LES DÉFIS DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT/APPRENTISSAGE DU FRANÇAIS LANGUE ETRANGÈRE DANS LA ZONE ANGLOPHONE AU CAMEROUN
Authors: Brigitte Tatkwa
Published: February 2023

Le Cameroun EST un paye où se côtoient en plus de près de 280 langues locales, deux langues officielles d’importation européenne: l’anglais et le français. Ce ntegra article, souligne les défis auxquels se heurte l’enseignement/apprentissage du français langue étrangère, tout en visant les objectifs principaux suivants : d’abord, il est important d’inciter les autorités camerounaises ntegra de l’éducation à faire de l’école camerounaise la principale promotrice du bilinguisme ntegrat ntegratio où les apprenants trouveront tout ce qu’il leur faut pour un apprentissage franc du français langue étrangère en zone anglophone ; ensuite, il suggère également que le français langue officielle seconde (LO2) soit enseigné comme une langue étrangère dans les établissements scolaires des zones exolingues, après l’auteur de l’article soutient que c’est le bilinguisme ntegrat ntegratio qui renforce l’unité, l’intégration et la ntegrat entre les camerounais de la partie anglophone et de la partie francophone. Selon lui, pour ce qui est des ntegratio, les ntegratio communicatives et actionnelles semblent plus appropriées et ntegratio que celles qui ntegra cours et qui n’ont pas produit les résultats escomptés.
GENDER ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR OF MONGOLIA
Authors: Gungaa Baljinnyam , Tsegmed Tsendmaa , Sukhee Battugs
Published: February 2023

In XXI century, the entire world intends to develop without degradation, illness, poverty and even without discrimination. Gender inequality and discrimination are one of the major social issues in modern world. Man and woman could not be treated equally in some countries, and even children tend to be discriminated in all social segments starting from pre-school to the social community. Gradually, the given policy and terms seek to reduce or eliminate gender inequality in society step by step. Government of Mongolia joined to promote gender equality and supporting human right conventions from United Nation. The program aims to ensure equality of men and women in political, economic and social life, and specially, in education sector to provide equal education. To improve the national system of gender equality and ensure the participation of society, nongovernment organization, enterprises and individuals should collaborate using local resources.
ANALYSE SUR LA COMPOSITION DES ITEMS DE L’EXAMEN D’ETAT DE PHYSIQUE AUX PHENOMENES PERIODIQUES
Authors: Micky KAFUMBAMIRA BAMENYIRWE Paul
Published: February 2023

Ce travail avait pour objet « Analyse sur la composition des items d’examen d’état de physique aux phénomènes périodiques édition 2005-2015 dans la République Démocratique du Congo»Les résultats de nos analyses prouvent que : 97,8 %des questions se rapporte sur la matière de la classe terminale et 2,2 % seulement concerne les classes inférieures.Sur 15questions de physique posées chaque année en 6ème /4ème scientifique Math-physique à l’examen d’état, entre 1 et 8 questions sont réservées aux phénomènes périodiques d’où l’importance de maitriser cette partie de la physique pour les finalistes du secondaire.Une seule question sur 44 est hors du programme national de physique, une autre est mal composée.Les différents niveaux d’aptitudes ont été mesurés.Aucune question n’ayant trait à la pratique n’a été posée.
First formal evidence and distribution extension of Erythrolamprus macrosomus (Amaral, 1936) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Bolivia
Authors: Quinteros-Muñoz Oliver , Carpio Rene , Pérez Edson , Gómez-Murillo Pedro
Published: February 2023

Erythrolamprus macrosomus (Amaral, 1936) is a snake recently revalidated to the species level, with a known distribution in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. We discovered a single specimen in Bolivia from the Department of Cochabamba, that corroborates this species in the country and extends its distribution westward.
The Meaning of Rahmatan Lil Alamin in the Contemporary Tafseer of Muhammad Quraish Shihab
Authors: Alfani Moch. Farich
Published: February 2023

One of the problems that occur in the Indonesian education sector is the degradation of the character of students. The results of research conducted by the Indonesian Islamic Education Study Institute (LaPPI) in 2009 were truly surprising, as many as 57.8% of students in Jabodetabek became pregnant out of wedlock and found other delinquents. Therefore, to address this problem requires benchmarks in the form of the Al-Qu'an and Hadith. In this case, by taking a study of the meaning of Rahmatan Lil Alamin in the contemporary interpretation of Shihab's work. This research obtained results by revealing that Islam plays a very big role in all cultures, especially in the education of generations of Muslim scholars so that they can prepare cadres of successors to religions and nations who have the soul problem solver, become an active contributor, and understand the contemporary Islamic world. This research uses the library research method. The data source used is the Koran and its interpretations which are used as the main data source, as well as using various literature on the book of turots and other research studies as supporting sources.
Laserterapia aplicada a fissura mamilar
Authors: Barbosa Maria Luiza Abrantes , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de , Medeiros Laysa Gabrielle Silva , Costa Mayara Leal Almeida , Alves Ana Rita Guedes , Suarez Larissa de Araújo Batista , Nogueira Raquel Bezerra de Sá de Sousa , Nogueira Tiago Bezerra de Sá de Sousa , Daltro Manuela Carla de Souza Lima
Published: February 2023

O leite materno é de suma importância e traz inúmeros benefícios para o bebê. A dor ao amamentar e as fissuras mamárias são recorrentes. Este estudo visou avaliar a eficácia do laser no tratamento de fissuras mamilares. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, estudo de caso, experimental e de abordagem quali-quantitativa. Foi realizado na cidade de Patos- PB na Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário de Patos com um total de 3 puérperas. As participantes receberam como tratamento aplicação do laser de baixa potência com uma ponteira de 660nm, com parâmetros de 6J/cm2 com intervalo de 24 a 48 horas realizando de duas a três sessões, resultando nas puérperas uma melhora do quadro álgico e do processo de cicatrização da fissura, o qual foi relatado pela paciente na primeira sessão a diminuição da dor, com um nível inicialmente de 10 na Escala EVA diminuindo para 0 após a última sessão. Conclui-se que a laserterapia é um meio de tratamento eficaz e seguro, pois promove diminuição do quadro álgico, acelera o processo de cicatrização das fissuras mamilares e tornou-se um meio de prolongar a amamentação e evitar o desmame precoce.
Laserterapia na cicatrização de úlcera venosa: relato de caso
Authors: Nunes Bervely Lima , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de , Nogueira Tiago Bezerra de Sá de Sousa , Macedo Marriane Brito , Nogueira Raquel Bezerra de Sá de Sousa , Suarez Larissa de Araújo Batista , Bezerra André Luiz Dantas , E Oliveira Luciana Ferreira Monteiro , Daltro Manuela Carla de Souza Lima
Published: February 2023

Introdução: O laser de baixa tem sido utilizado para auxiliar no processo de cicatrização tecidual pois potência promove o aumento do metabolismo, da maturação, da proliferação celular, do número de granulação tecidual e reduz os mediadores inflamatórios. Métodos: O presente estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, tipo relato de caso. O uso de documentos na pesquisa deve ser apreciado e valorizado. Paciente R.P.S.D., sexo feminino, 76 anos, hipertensa, cardiopata, diabética tipo II, portadora de úlcera venosa em membro inferior. Resultados: Os resultados satisfatórios deste estudo permitiram confirmar a eficácia do recurso utilizado no processo de cicatrização da úlcera, o laser de baixa frequência, pois a ferida estava totalmente cicatrizada após a 30ª sessão com o laser. Conclusões: A laserterapia surgiu como uma opção terapêutica no reparo tecidual como fotobiomodulador com efeitos analgésico, anti-inflamatório, anti-edematoso e antibacteriano, melhorando assim os mecanismos de resposta celular e mostrando vantagem nas três fases do processo de cicatrização que são as de inflamação, proliferação ou remodelação.
A NECROMASSA NOS ECOSSISTEMAS FLORESTAIS: UMA REVISÃO SOBRE OS MÉTODOS E INICIATIVAS DE QUANTIFICAÇÃO DO ESTOQUE DE CARBONO
Authors: Henrique Villanova Paulo , Moreira Miquelino Eleto Torres Carlos , Paula Miranda Xavier Rufino Maria , Filipini de Freitas Mariany , Abreu Kerkof Lucas
Published: February 2023

A necromassa representa um importante sumidouro de carbono em ecossistemas fl orestais. No entanto, os métodos de quantifi cação do estoque de carbono deste componente ainda precisam ser melhor compreendidos para que se tenha maior precisão em suas estimativas. Além disso, o conhecimento de iniciativas que contabilizam o estoque de carbono na necromassa podem contribuir para a valorização dos ecossistemas fl orestais no contexto das mudanças climáticas. Desta forma, o objetivo deste boletim técnico foi realizar uma revisão de literatura a respeito dos métodos e iniciativas de quantifi cação do estoque de carbono na necromassa, levando em consideração as principais limitações de cada método e o potencial existente frente à incorporação deste parâmetro às métricas de análise dos ecossistemas fl orestais como sumidouro de carbono. Os métodos direto e indireto de quantifi cação do estoque de carbono da necromassa foram descritos, evidenciando as suas particularidades. Informações sobre iniciativas mundiais como o Forest Resources Assessments (FRA) e nacionais como o Inventário Florestal Nacional (IFN) foram debatidos ao longo desta revisão de literatura, informando dados sobre o estoque de carbono da necromassa e sua contribuição no estoque total de carbono de ecossistemas fl orestais. As informações contidas neste boletim técnico demonstram a importância da necromassa no ciclo de carbono dos ecossistemas fl orestais e enfatizam a necessidade de uma abordagem metodológica precisa e efi ciente para que se tenha maior acurácia nas estimativas do estoque de carbono neste componente. Ademais, a inclusão do estoque de carbono na necromassa em outras iniciativas (estudos científi cos e relatórios técnicos) é fortemente incentivada para demonstrar o real potencial dos ecossistemas fl orestais como sumidouro de carbono da atmosfera.
Síndrome de Marine Lenhart: reportes de caso de una presentación inusual de hipertiroidismo
Authors: Álvarez Adriana , Jaramillo Daniela , Valencia Ana Isabel , Orozco Estefanía , Zuluaga Gil Adolfo , Aristizabal Natalia
Published: February 2023

Introducción: el síndrome de Marine Lenhart es una forma presentación poco frecuente de la enfermedad de Graves o bocio hipercaptante difuso, que se asocia a nódulos tiroideos autónomamente funcionantes. Tiene una prevalencia de 0.8-2.7 % entre los pacientes con enfermedad de Graves, se sospecha en los pacientes que requieren dosis altas de fármacos antitiroideos y su diagnóstico se basa en el hallazgo de una glándula aumentada de tamaño hiperfuncionante, asociada a uno o más nódulos dependientes de tirotropina (TSH) e histológicamente benignos. El tratamiento consiste en dosis altas de antitiroideos o yodo radiactivo y en casos seleccionados, tiroidectomía.
Objetivo: este estudio de caso tiene como objetivo determinar el perfil sociodemográfico, clínico y terapéutico de las pacientes con el síndrome de Marine Lenhart atendidas en un centro de tercer nivel de la ciudad de Medellín.
Presentación del caso: a continuación se presentarán los casos de dos  pacientes, quienes consultaron por un cuadro clínico compatible con tirotoxicosis, a las cuales se les realizó una gammagrafía asociada a la ecografía y cuyos resultados establecieron el diagnóstico. Se les realizo? manejo con antitiroideos hasta lograr el eutiroidismo previo a la terapia definitiva con cirugía.
Discusión y conclusión: en este  artículo se discute la definición, presentación clínica, diagnóstico, y tratamiento del síndrome de Marine Lenhart. Adicionalmente, se presentan dos  casos clínicos de pacientes con la enfermedad, imágenes diagnósticas, paraclínicos y enfoque clínico.
Predictive Nursing Versus Routine Nursing on Health Status, Cancer-related Fatigue and Psychological State of Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, Zhang Hang , Liu Fujun
Published: February 2023

Objective: To investigate the implications of predictive nursing on the health status, cancer-related fatigue and psychological state of patients with pancreatic cancer after chemotherapy. Methods: This was a randomized controlled experiment that included 68 patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy in our hospital from July 2019 to February 2022, and the participants were assigned 1:1 either into the routine (routine nursing mode) or the prediction (predictive nursing mode) group. The outcome measures included health status, cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, depression, quality of life (QoL) and adverse reactions. Results: In this study, there were no cases of treatment intolerance to the point of shedding, and no cases of additional supplemental treatment. The predictive nursing intervention resulted in superior health status (P<0.05), yet less cancer-related fatigue versus the routine nursing (P<0.05). The predictive nursing intervention was associated with lower self-rating anxiety scale and self-rating depression scale scores (P<0.05), but higher QoL score versus the routine nursing (P<0.05). The predictive nursing intervention led to lower incidence of adverse reactions versus the routine nursing (P<0.05). Conclusion: The predictive nursing is a viable mode for patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy is remarkable. It produces remarkable benefits in terms of boosting the health status and QoL of patients, mitigating cancer-related fatigue, and minimizing the probability of adverse reactions, and therefore merits clinical application.
THE CONCEPTUAL IDEAS OF THE CONSTRUCTIVISM THEORY AS A BASIS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PERSONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Kalchenko Larysa
Published: February 2023

The article presents the main ideas of the theory of constructivism as a component of the modern philosophy of education and substantiates the role, purpose, functions, and values of the lecturer of a higher educational institution in the context of the modernization of the educational space of higher educational institution. The main components of the process of organizing a personal learning environment for students of higher education institution in the conditions of the challenges of the information society are defined and disclosed, as conditions for theirs successful integration into the modern system of higher education, disclosure and realization of individual inclinations and students’ abilities in the educational process by making a personal educational network. Outlined a three-level pedagogical structure that professors and lectures can use to enhance self-regulated learning by means of PLEs.
NEW PARADIGM OF EDUCATION OF THE XXI CENTURY
Authors: BOIKO Angela , RYLOVA Olha
Published: February 2023

The changes taking place in a society inevitably influence education. After all, it is for the education to ensure the sustainable development of a society. Education is, in a sense, a guarantee of the existence of a society. However, the channels through which education is carried out and its content itself undergo significant changes over time, actualizing and bringing to life the need to think about the feasibility of certain forms of education and its existing paradigms. Modern education is increasingly becoming a process of life-creating and sense-forming.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF PRESERVICE SPECIALISTS IN THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SPHERE AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS THE COMPONENT FOR SUCCESSFUL PRACTICAL WORK
Authors: KARPENKO Olena , DOROSHENKO Tetiana
Published: February 2023

The detailed analysis results of educational, psychological and sociological studies revealed the professional work peculiarities of social and economic sphere representatives, social workers, in particular, and the scientific principles of social work developed into a regular profession. The scientific essence of social work content, professional activity, and a social worker has been defined. The current level of social work and practical activity as a branch of science has been identified. Social work background as a professional activity, as well as its scientific genesis in Ukraine, has been described. The main contemporary approaches to social work have been analysed. The social welfare system in social workers’ practical activity has been specified. Theoretical and practical components for preservice social and economic specialists’ training, social workers, in particular, at higher education institutions, have been disclosed. Influence factors for professional activity readiness formation at higher education institutions through the education environment have been investigated. Technology components for theoretical training and relationships peculiarities with students' environment have been found.
DIGITALIZATION OF UNIVERSI
Authors: YORDANOVA Silvena
Published: February 2023

The universities are facing many challenges nowadays. On one hand stays the question, how to attract the most talented students, on the other how to recruit and keep academic staff. One of the ways to deal with these arising challenges is through branding the corporate image of the universities as Yordanova, 2022 discusses. The corporate identity of the university becomes crucial as a way to differentiate between each other especially in the dynamically changing business environment. The unexpected pandemic situation not only surprised all educational institutions, but has become an outstanding factor for their survival and competitiveness. The present chapter draws attention on digitalization as a way to respond and to adapt to the pandemic situation. What is more, it presents author’s view on factors, affecting on the level of digitalization of universities. Best practices of universities implementing digitalizations are also discussed.
EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF CONTINUOUS EDUCATION OF TEACHERS: A FACILITATING APPROACH
Authors: LEBEDYK Lesya , STRELNIKOV, Viktor
Published: February 2023

The authors, relying on the practical work of domestic and foreign researchers, offer an effective system of organizing the educational space of continuous education of pedagogical workers on the basis of the facilitation approach. Taking into account the «digital revolution» and the possibilities of electronic (distance) learning, the transition of continuous education from «education 1.0» to «education 4.0» is proposed, which will contribute to the further development and self-development of the skills of pedagogical workers as facilitators, their social and reflective competencies. The possibilities of using educational space based on information and communication technologies for the development of social and reflective competences of pedagogical workers in the institution of continuous education have been revealed. The specified educational space is characterized by: another goal of continuous education (awareness of the multifaceted nature of professional decisions); the democratic nature of the process of professional development, equality with other participants in this process (including organizers and authors of professional development courses); development of new social and reflexive competences, knowledge and skills among pedagogical workers in the process of co-creation; the clarity of the algorithms for the use of information and communication technologies in the system of continuous education, on the basis of which pedagogical workers develop social and reflective competences, a system of values, professional attitudes, professional worldview, etc.
Pistachio nut diffusion in Spain: Growth models
Authors: CÁRDENAS-POLONIO Francisco , MARTÍNEZ-DALMAU Javier , BERBEL-VECINO Julio
Published: February 2023

Aim of study: To analyse the diffusion of the crop by producing forecast models, that intend to help farmers in their decision-making.
Area of study: Spain. The area dedicated to pistachio cultivation in Spain has multiplied by 36 in the period 2010 to 2020, reaching 44,244 ha.
Material and methods: This study brings together data on the evolution of pistachio cultivation based on the following parameters: cultivated area, yield, and price. Methods are based on internal, external influence models and on an influence-price-crop yield pattern.
Main results: The results indicate that given a constant crop yield, raising pistachio prices, will bring a production increase that generate the saturation level of the system. Similarly, with a constant pistachio price and an increment of the crop yield, the saturation level of the system increases. Regarding the pattern of influence, it is shown that in a context of suitable market prices for pistachio and an optimal synergy of the production factors that favour the crop yield not only increases the level of saturation of the system but also the duration of the diffusion process.
Research highlights: The diffusion curve is sigmoidal with a well-defined inflection point and three well-defined phases. The adoption of pistachio in Spain responds to a model of internal influence (logistic) and never to models of external influence. According to the results, the process has a zero-innovation effect, while the dynamics of the process is completely determined by an imitation effect.
Federal and State Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Authors: Espinoza Daniel , Griffith Michael , Burns Dion , Shields Patrick M.
Published: February 2023

Approximately 1.3 million public school students in the United States were identified by their schools or districts as experiencing some form of homelessness in 2019–20. The housing instability faced by these students is associated with a range of acute needs, including transportation, food insecurity, health care, and emotional and mental health. These challenges have negative impacts for student learning and are associated with lower academic achievement and attainment. This report reviews major federal and state sources of funding for students experiencing homelessness. It finds that federal funding is insufficient to achieve the goals of federal law and is unevenly distributed. Further, only four states provide dedicated funding to support students experiencing homelessness. It also examines federal and state funding for supporting students experiencing homelessness and offers recommendations to increase investments for and support students experiencing homelessness.
SkoleGIS til grundskoler og ungdomsuddannelser
Authors: Nielsen Jesper Fogt
Published: February 2023

SkoleGIS er en kombination af øvelser i naturfaglige problemstillinger og gratis adgang til browserbaseret GIS-software, hvor data kan indsamles, lagres, bearbejdes, analyseres og ikke mindst visualiseres via digitale webkort.
Formålet med applikationen er at hjælpe skoleelever til at erkende sammenhænge mellem naturfagenes komplekse fænomener. Digitale kort er et stærkt redskab til at differentiere undervisningen, og de tilbyder noget særligt i form af flotte visualiseringer på webkort. Når man kigger på et kort og eksempelvis ser, hvordan vulkaner er placeret som perler på en snor langs de tektoniske pladegrænser, så fortæller det sin egen historie som et glimrende supplement i erkendelsesfasen af en kompleks sammenhæng.
Her følger fortællingen om SkoleGIS-projektets relevans, baggrund og tilblivelse, og de muligheder og perspektiver, der følger med, når skolerne får gratis adgang til kraftfuld GIS-software.
The relationship between academic boredom and EFL achievement: Examining the mediating role of behavioral engagement
Authors: Wu Yajun , Kang Xia
Published: February 2023

In addition to anxiety, academic boredom has also begun to enter the vision of educational researchers in recent years. However, studies on academic boredom in the English as a foreign language (EFL) domain could be more comprehensive, especially the mediating mechanism of academic boredom on EFL achievement needs to be further explored. The present study investigated the direct and indirect effects of academic boredom on EFL achievement in a sample of two hundred and thirty-five Chinese secondary EFL learners. SPSS Process and Mplus were utilized to analyze the data. The findings revealed that academic boredom and behavioral engagement scales were valid and reliable in measuring Chinese secondary EFL learners’ boredom and engagement in learning English. Also, mediation analysis showed that behavioral engagement partially mediated between academic boredom and EFL achievement. Implications and directions for future studies are discussed.
UTILIZANDO O JOGO LÚDICO EM FORMATO DE QUEBRA-CABEÇA, COMO UMA PROPOSTA PARA O ENSINO DA ORGANIZAÇÃO DA TABELA PERIÓDICA
Authors: De Sousa Claudiane Serafim , Meira Janeisi de Lima
Published: February 2023

Devido à dificuldade que alguns alunos do 1º ano do ensino médio de uma escola de rede pública estadual do município de Pau D’arco – PA, tinham em compreender a organização da tabela periódica, elaborou-se um jogo didático, no qual consistia em um quebra-cabeça da tabela periódica para facilitar a compreensão dos alunos acerca de sua organização. Para o desenvolvimento do jogo lúdico no formato de quebra-cabeça, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica acerca da organização da Tabela Periódica.  Sabendo da importância das atividades lúdicas no ensino, elaborou-se um jogo lúdico intitulado “quebra-cabeça da tabela periódica”, para contribuir no processo da aprendizagem dos alunos. O brincar faz parte da vida do ser humano e através deste é possível encontrar satisfação e construir conhecimento, pois enquanto brinca, a criança vivencia novas descobertas de imensurável valor.  Tem como objetivo utilizar o jogo lúdico no formato de quebra cabeça para auxiliar na aprendizagem da organização da tabela periódica, com os alunos do 1º ano do ensino médio.  O jogo quebra cabeça possui 118 peças no total, contendo o símbolo, nome, massa atômica número atômico de cada elemento químico, o mesmo foi confeccionado obedecendo à ordem do grupo e período de cada elemento químico. A tabela periódica no formato de quebra cabeça foi produzida para auxiliar nas aulas de química. Deve-se ressaltar que todos os grupos interagiram entre si compartilhando o que haviam compreendidos sobre a organização da tabela periódica, como por exemplo que os elementos químicos da tabela periódica estão organizados em ordem crescente de número atômico, e que os grupos da tabela periódica, apresentam propriedades químicas e físicas que distinguem uns dos outros.
MONITORAMENTO FITOTÓXICO TERAPÊUTICO E MINIMIZAÇÃO DE EVENTOS ADVERSOS RELACIONADOS COM A EXPOSIÇÃO TÓXICA INADEQUADA DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS
Authors: Santana Felipe Porto , Araújo Cathia Regina Martins Delmaschio , Viana Grazielly Ribeiro , De Souza Jessica Fernandes , Queiroz Maria Sandra Ramos , De Oliveira Marcus Vinicius Gomes , Da Silva Gilsom Viana , De Souza Cassius
Published: February 2023

A utilização de plantas medicinais/fitoterápicos (PMF) no tratamento de doenças é uma prática milenar oriunda do empirismo. Mesmo com o avanço do conhecimento científico para a produção sintética de fármacos, o uso dessas plantas se manteve inalterável e variando de acordo a economia e o desenvolvimento de alguns países ou regiões, continua sendo a principal fonte terapêutica, tendo como relato a crença de serem totalmente seguros. Ao logo do tempo, a utilização dessas plantas para tratamento de doenças/enfermidades colaborou para o surgimento de medicamentos fitoterápicos, que possui uma eficácia reconhecida para tratamento da sintomatologia ou até mesmo a cura de doenças. O uso de fitoterápicos concomitantes a medicamentos convencionais pode desencadear uma série de alterações farmacocinética nesses usuários, diminuindo a segurança e eficácia e podendo gerar uma falha terapêutica, tendo em vista que os fitoterápicos e as plantas medicinais possuem ativos. Sabe-se que muitos pacientes não informam seus médicos a respeito da utilização de plantas medicinais (PM), aumentando os riscos de possíveis interações medicamentosas e uma falha no diagnóstico preciso, relacionado com os sintomas apresentados. Em razão de toda problemática apresentada, o objetivo deste estudo foi propor uma grande discussão buscando conscientização unilateral sobre as possíveis interações medicamentosas e efeitos tóxicos da utilização irracional e inadequada de PMF, além de propor um ciclo de monitoramento “fitotóxico terapêutico” com finalidade de rastrear, notificar e minimizar eventos adversos relacionados com a exposição de inadequada PMF’s. Para tanto foi realizada uma revisão literária sistêmica qualitativa, além de uma pesquisa de campo para confirmação da problemática apresentada. Os resultados obtidos confirmam que esta pratica relacionada a utilização inadequada de PMF é oriunda de crenças e muitos paradigmas sociais. Sendo fortemente empregada na sociedade sem o conhecimento básico relacionada a utilização racional e os possíveis efeitos tóxicos.