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Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing
Authors: Brown Marie-Annette
Published: December 2023

Despite intense challenges and competition, primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) in family and child nursing are surviving and thriving through this tumultuous time of health care change. This paper will highlight the critical role of primary care NPs in family and child health and argue against the creation of one generic advanced practice nursing role. It is time to abandon discussions about the blended Clinical Nurse Specialist role as the flagship of advanced practice. Instead, an alternative metaphor is offered for discussion: a rainbow of advanced practice nursing specialties. While blended roles clearly have a place in the rainbow of advanced practice nursing, assuming that they are the predominant direction for the future reflects serious limitations. This assumption ignores the current realities of the health care context, improperly delineates the NP role, creates serious negative consequences for the collective of advanced practice nurses with established credibility and limits our creativity in developing new advanced practice roles. Rather than continuing an outdated discussion of blending CNS and NP roles or introducing a model of a generic APN, reflection about advanced practice would be better served by creating and supporting a variety of new advanced practice roles based on today health care system and strengthening currently successful roles such as the primary care NP.
Issues of Accreditation: A Dean's Perspective
Authors: Collins Mary
Published: December 2023

In response to Dr. Barnum's article, this article gives a dean's perspective on accreditation of schools of nursing. Although accreditation can be an anxiety producing event, the position is taken that accreditation is needed to promote consistently high standards in nursing education. Further, accreditation must become an integral part of the daily functioning of the academic institution rather than an episodic event to result in overall continuous program improvement.
Accreditation for the Future: A Director's Perspective
Authors: Ryan Sheila
Published: December 2023

In response to Dr. Barnum's article, this article provides another view on licensure, certification, and accreditation. Current and future issues are outlined, discussed, and relevant questions are addressed. The issues involved in accreditation will not be resolved with simplistic competition; rather, the issues demand a response bigger than current practices.
Honoré Pierre Dubois de la Miltière, noble et roturier. Quelques pistes pour une étude comparative des noblesses de France et de Nouvelle-France
Authors: Larin Robert
Published: December 2023

Cet article situe l’anoblissement personnel d’Honoré Pierre Dubois de la Miltière, lieutenant des troupes de la Nouvelle-France, à l’intérieur d’un processus d’anoblissement taisible dans lequel lui et sa famille étaient déjà impliqués en France. Il explore les complexités nobiliaires et aborde plus spécifiquement le processus d’anoblissement taisible ainsi que le concept d’agrégation à la noblesse tels qu’ils s’accomplissaient en Nouvelle-France. Il abonde dans le sens de l’intérêt porté depuis quelques années aux caractéristiques de la noblesse des colonies ultramarines et de la noblesse atlantique. Il souligne enfin l’intérêt d’études comparatives cherchant à mieux comprendre les particularités de la noblesse de la Nouvelle-France au sein de la noblesse française.
Le charbon, un patrimoine énergétique ? Aux origines d’une angoisse victorienne
Authors: Mathis Charles-François
Published: December 2023

Cet article se propose de tester la pertinence de la notion de « patrimoine énergétique » pour étudier la place du charbon dans la société anglaise du xix e  siècle et du premier xx e  siècle. Une approche d’histoire culturelle et sociale permet en effet de montrer que ce combustible peut être considéré comme une ressource identitaire pour l’Angleterre victorienne, c’est-à-dire un élément jugé certes indispensable à son développement économique mais aussi central dans la construction symbolique de son identité nationale. C’est justement cette conception du charbon comme un patrimoine paradoxal (puisqu’évidemment sans cesse diminué par la consommation énergétique), qui est à l’origine des angoisses existentielles du pays à la fin du xix e  siècle.
Été 1914. L’entrée en guerre du Nord, minute par minute
Authors: de Oliveira Matthieu
Published: December 2023

Été 1914, la tension internationale s’accroît chaque jour, de l’assassinat de Jaurès à la déclaration de guerre, en passant par la mobilisation générale. En regard de l’enthousiasme général publiquement manifesté, les Nordistes s’efforcent d’anticiper l’avenir en recourant aux services de notaires. Le dépouillement des minutes de 40 études réparties sur 29 localités du département a permis de retrouver 290 actes passés entre le 29 juillet et le 5 août 1914. L’examen de ce corpus met en lumière les stratégies déployées par les particuliers afin de prévoir autant que possible les événements à venir et protéger leurs proches… et leurs affaires.
Le préfet Maurice Hélitas, un bâtisseur d’équipements sportifs à Aurillac et à Caen (1914-1925)
Authors: Auvray Emmanuel
Published: December 2023

En France, durant les premières décennies du xx e  siècle marquées par la régénération de la race, la lutte contre la tuberculose, la Grande Guerre, la construction des équipements sportifs relève davantage des politiques municipales ou d’initiatives privées que de l’État. Or, des préfets de département ont manifestement joué un rôle en la matière. Cette étude montre comment le préfet Maurice Hélitas (1870-1934) a convaincu les conseillers généraux et l’opinion publique de faire édifier des stades à Aurillac (1914) et à Caen (1924) dans l’optique de défendre et servir la nation. Pour honorer son action politique au profit de la sportivisation de la société française, ces stades sont baptisés de son patronyme.
La vie des choses et la nature du droit. Étude sur les normes environnementales de l’époque contemporaine
Authors: Bérard Jean
Published: December 2023

L’article part d’un corpus de textes juridiques français de l’époque contemporaine (1807-1969) et les interroge au prisme d’une question : comment nomment-ils les éléments de la nature ? En partant des cadres d’analyses contemporains sur les ontologies du droit et les réflexivités environnementales, l’analyse suit deux directions. D’une part, elle montre que le droit contemporain construit un monde juridique fait de choses autonomes, qui accompagne l’extension et l’intensification des usages économiques des éléments de la nature. D’autre part, elle étudie la manière dont le droit porte la trace de la nature vivante et sensible des choses en les inscrivant dans des temporalités, des relations, des capacités d’affectation et des interdépendances.
Les Premiers ministres de la Cinquième République ont-ils droit au repos ?
Authors: Guigo Pierre-Emmanuel
Published: December 2023

Repos et Premier ministre ne paraissent pas aller ensemble. Plus que le chef de l’État, le chef du gouvernement paraît la personne la plus sollicitée de l’exécutif. Le temps libre est donc rare dans une journée chargée de rendez-vous, de réunions, de déplacements. Ce sont dans les interstices que l’on peut trouver quelques moments de repos consacrés à la famille, à la réflexion. Seul le mois d’août laisse un peu de temps pour des vacances qui restent relatives, puisque le Premier ministre doit rester constamment joignable. Ses congés sont aussi scrutés et peuvent devenir un moyen de critiques et d’attaques de la part de la presse et de l’opposition. Ces vacances deviennent toutefois de plus en plus un registre de communication pour donner une image plus humaine, voire renforcer l’image de gouvernant, à travers des coups de communication qui confinent à la peopolisation.
Les biocides dans l’espace domestique : les pouvoirs d’agir sur l’environnement intérieur
Authors: Gobert Julie , Deroubaix José-Frédéric , Arbarotti Alexsandro Elias , Serrano Luana , Moilleron Régis , Bressy Adèle
Published: December 2023

Cette recherche interdisciplinaire s’intéresse à l’usage des produits contenant des substances biocides (entretien de la maison, hygiène personnelle, lutte contre les nuisibles,  etc .) dans l’espace domestique, à la perception des risques qu’en ont les utilisateurs et aux changements de comportements qui permettraient de limiter l’exposition et les rejets à l’environnement. Basée sur des entretiens visant à saisir plusieurs dimensions de ce qui constitue l’environnement intérieur que les biocides participent à « entretenir » tout en le « dégradant », la présente recherche s’intéresse plus particulièrement aux représentations associées à l’air intérieur et au bien-être dans le domicile d’une part, et aux pratiques liées à l’usage des produits qui visent à obtenir une certaine propreté d’autre part. Malgré peu de connaissance sur les produits biocides, les personnes interrogées ont une perception du risque de leur utilisation et ont fait preuve d’une capacité à agir pour améliorer leur environnement intérieur par des processus de domestication des produits. Ce travail sur les individus devra être complété par une enquête sur d’autres outils d’action publique/privée.
L’écologie politique à partir du végétal : un positionnement militant face aux processus de globalisation et de planétarisation ?
Authors: Ghorra-Gobin Cynthia
Published: December 2023

La recherche sur les militantismes en faveur du jardin collectif en milieu urbain et de l’agriculture urbaine relève de l’écologie politique et sociale à partir du végétal. Les chercheurs partagent l’ambition de donner plus d’écho aux mouvements sociaux urbains ainsi qu’aux nouveaux modes de gestion de la nature en ville. Après avoir rappelé les principaux arguments de quatre récents ouvrages problématisant ces thématiques, l’article propose d’en discuter à partir des deux interrogations suivantes : (1) le militantisme pour des pratiques en faveur du jardin/potager collectif en milieu urbain représente-t-il une demande d’espaces publics urbains suite à leur privatisation (indissociables de la globalisation) ou représente-t-il un moment idéal pour déconstruire le traditionnel découplage entre ville et nature ? (2) Le mouvement contestataire qu’incarne l’écologie politique à partir du végétal est-il une réponse adéquate aux défis de la planétarisation (changement climatique qualifié par certains de désastre écologique) et de la globalisation (capitalisme financier) en dépit de sérieux risques liés au « localisme », soit le retrait de la société au profit d’un collectif ?
Péguy : une écriture improvisée ?
Authors: Bruley Pauline
Published: December 2023

L’écriture de Péguy peut donner à bon droit une impression d’improvisation, pour des raisons de style, mais aussi de philosophie et de politique : il en esquisse une poétique dans la Situation de 1907. Mais qu’il s’agisse des effets d’une pensée de l’écriture ou d’une esthétique concertée, l’observation d’un manuscrit de Notre patrie montre que le scénario d’improvisation suivi dans ce cahier de 1905 est prévu dès le début de la composition. C’est pourquoi, dans le cas précis de cette œuvre qui manifeste la puissance d’une réminiscence, Péguy réunit et inverse les signes de l’ancienne improvisation rhétorique. Cette lecture n’invalide pas l’idée d’une utopie stylistique de l’improvisation comme motrice, ou projection pratique plus concrète qu’un imaginaire.
L’inachèvement des Dialogues de l’histoire de Charles Péguy
Authors: Vaissermann Romain
Published: December 2023

Comprendre l’inachèvement des Dialogues de l’histoire de Charles Péguy doit passer par l’analyse des titres des textes considérés, et demande de revenir aux divers titres dont Péguy a doté progressivement les textes issus d’une même œuvre en gestation, qu’il désignera ensuite sous un titre global. Ces titres correspondent à ses deux interlocutrices, figurant ses deux manières de penser l’histoire en un méta-dialogue. Le projet d’un troisième dialogue, débattu par la critique, se profile – voire l’idée de huit autres – mais la prolifération des titres s’arrête avec la rencontre de l’un des titres au cours d’un développement, celui de « l’âme charnelle » qui interrompt du même coup la composition de l’œuvre ainsi désignée.
Paul Valet, la poésie inconcevable
Authors: Hastings Michel
Published: December 2023

Dépourvue de toute concession, la poésie de Paul Valet (1905-1987) malmène le lecteur. Elle l’agresse par une écriture au couteau, une insoumission absolue face à la maladie qui tourmente son corps, une éthique radicale devant les désastres du siècle. Elle séduit aussi par l’intransigeance de ses refus, sa dénonciation de la terreur et du cynisme, l’incandescence d’une langue ciselée. Nous parlerons de poésie inconcevable afin de cerner le tragique d’une œuvre à la fois transgressive et paroxystique, encore trop peu connue.
Adolescents auteurs de violences sexuelles : un diagnostic qui articule les approches individuelle et groupale
Authors: Corré Sonia
Published: December 2023

L’évaluation diagnostique chez les adolescents auteurs de violences sexuelles se déroule dans un temps marqué par le changement et nécessite de s’adapter aux particularités de leurs configurations cliniques. Des éléments non encore intégrés sur la scène intrapsychique se trouvent ici rejoués sur la sphère relationnelle. La présentation d’un dispositif articulant approche diagnostic et abord thérapeutique permettra de mettre en exergue la nécessaire articulation entre les dimensions intrapsychique et intersubjective. Elle ouvrira également sur une réflexion autour des modalités thérapeutiques à déployer pour soutenir le processus de subjectivation de l’adolescent tout en permettant l’accueil et la symbolisation des éléments contre-transférentiels pesant sur ces prises en charge.
Compulsory symbiosis as a benefit of suburban third places
Authors: Konecka-Szydłowska Barbara , Sikorska-Długa Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

L'objectif de l'article est d'identifier et de présenter le coworking comme tiers-lieu de travail en banlieue. Pour cela, une tentative a été faite pour apporter des réponses aux questions sur 1/ La spécificité de l'espace de coworking en dehors des grandes villes, 2/ Si les conditions locales conditionnent largement l'émergence d'un tiers-lieu de travail (l'exemple du village de Dąbrówka), 3/ Les opérations de Parkova Coworking, situé dans le village de Dąbrówka dans l'agglomération de Poznań. Afin de clarifier l'interaction entre les conditions locales et les possibilités de coworking en banlieue, l'hypothèse de recherche suivante a été avancée : le fonctionnement de Parkova Coworking en tant que tiers-lieu de travail en banlieue repose sur une symbiose obligatoire. Dans cet article, deux méthodes de recherche ont été utilisées : les études de documents et de littérature et les études de cas.
Solitary wave solutions of Sawada-Kotera equation using two efficient analytical methods
Authors: Riaz Muhammad Bilal , Naseer Faiza , Abbas Muhammad , El-Rahman Magda Abd , Nazir Tahir , Chan Choon Kit
Published: December 2023

The soliton solutions are one of the stable solutions where nonlinearity and dispersion are perfectly balanced. They are used in a wide variety of physical fields, including plasma, solid state, neuronal, biological production, and diffusion processes. Different analytical methods have been used until now to obtain the soliton solutions of the Sawada-Kotera (SK) equation. The purpose of this study is to offer two successful analytical methods for solving the classical (1+1) dimensional Sawada-Kotera (SK) equation. In order to solve the partial differential equation (PDE), both the modified auxiliary equation method (MAEM) and the extended direct algebraic method are applied. The classical fifth-order SK equation is examined in this study, leading to a variety of precise soliton solutions, including single, periodic, and dark soliton, which are obtained analytically. To illustrate the effect of the parameters, the results are shown in graphical form.
On a new nonlinear convex structure
Authors: Bejenaru Andreea , Postolache Mihai
Published: December 2023

In this work we start from near vector spaces, which we endow with some additional properties that allow convex analysis. The seminormed structure used here will also be improved by adding properties such as the null condition and null equality, thus resulting in a new type of space, which is still weaker than the conventional Banach structures: pre-convex regular near-Banach space. On the newly defined structure, we introduce the concept of uniform convexity and analyze several resulting properties. The major outcomes prove a remarkable resemblance to the classical properties resulting from uniform convexity on hyperbolic metric spaces or modular function spaces, including the famous Browder-Göhde fixed point theorem.
Dynamic correction of soft measurement model for evaporation process parameters based on ARMA
Authors: Qian Xiaoshan , Xu Lisha , Yuan Xinmei
Published: December 2023

To address the significant soft measurement errors in traditional static models for evaporation process parameters, which are characterized by continuity and cumulativity, this paper proposes a dynamic correction method for soft measurement models of evaporation process parameters based on the autoregressive moving-average model (ARMA). Initially, the Powell's directional evolution (Powell-DE) algorithm is utilized to identify the autoregressive order and moving average order of the ARMA model. Subsequently, the prediction error of a mechanism-reduced robust least squares support vector machine ensemble model is utilized as input. An error time series prediction model, which compensates for the errors in the autoregressive moving average model, is then applied for dynamic estimation of the prediction error. Finally, an integration strategy using the entropy method is employed to combine the static soft measurement model, based on the mechanism-reduced robust least squares support vector machine, with the dynamic correction soft measurement model, which is based on the error time series compensation of the ARMA model. The new model is analyzed and validated using production data from an alumina plant's evaporation process. Compared to traditional models, the new model demonstrates significantly improved prediction accuracy and is capable of dynamic prediction of evaporation process parameters.
Neuro-adaptive finite-time control of fractional-order nonlinear systems with multiple objective constraints
Authors: Ding Lusong , Sun Weiwei
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a neuro-adaptive finite-time control strategy for uncertain nonstrict-feedback fractional-order nonlinear systems with multiple-objective constraints. To stabilize the uncertain nonlinear fractional-order systems, neural networks (NNs) are employed to identify the unknown nonlinear functions, and dynamic surface control is used to avoid the computational complexity of the backstepping design procedure. The effect caused by the algebraic loop problem can be solved via establishing fractional-order adaptive laws. Introducing a new barrier function, the system output is always limited to the predefined time-varying acceptable range while effectively solving the multi-objective constraint problem. Utilizing fractional-order finite-time stability theory, a finite-time control scheme is constructed to drive the system output to the reference signal in finite time, which ensures better tracking performance. Two examples are given to illustrate the availability and superiority of the presented control scheme.
Synthesis of Single Nanometer-Sized Au Nanoparticles Coated with Silica Toward X-Ray Contrast Agent
Authors: Sakamoto Takeru , Yamauchi Noriko , Takase Takumu , Kimura Mone , Gonda Kohsuke , Kobayashi Yoshio
Published: December 2023

In this study, we proposed a method for fabricating diagnostic imaging nanoparticles composed of Au nanoparticles and silica shells (Au/SiO2). The proposed method consisted of two steps. The first step was the synthesis of Au nanoparticles. In sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution, hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) trihydrate was reduced with tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride to synthesize Au nanoparticles with a diameter of 1.7 ± 0.3 nm. The Au nanoparticles were then coated with silica in the following step. The silica coating was achieved via a sol–gel reaction of tetraethyl orthosilicate in the presence of Au nanoparticles in water/ethanol dissolved in NaOH. The Au/SiO2 nanoparticles degraded faster in saline or phosphate-buffered saline than in water, and the X-ray imaging capability was retained.
Study the End Milling Machinability Properties of Al 6061/WC Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites
Authors: Prajulraj P. , Sridhar R. , Pugazhenhi R. , Daniel Ajith Arul
Published: December 2023

The end milling process plays a crucial role in shaping the material into surface structures that meet the stringent requirements of these demanding industries. The present paper aims to optimize the end milling process of Al6061 with nano tungsten carbide reinforcement at 6% by studying metal removal rate (MRR), and surface finish based on the parameters of depth of cut, feed, and cutting speed. The aluminium metal matrix composite is prepared with 6 weight percentage of nano tungsten carbide is reinforced with Al6061 alloy is casted by using stir casting method. RSM analysis is used to find the best operating condition by using L9 orthogonal array. The ANOVA result shows that cutting speed is the most domineering factor which influences the MRR and feed rate is the most influencing factor on surface roughness.
Study of the Mechanical Properties of Polyester Based GFRP Composites in E-Waste from Mobile Phones Displays
Authors: Maxraj J. , Vijayananth Suyamburajan
Published: December 2023

Everyone now lives in a technologically highly hybridised environment; mobile technology is regarded as one of the most significant of all technologies. Inside the phone is the entire world. This article primarily focuses on recycling e-waste into composites (especially waste from mobile phones). The range of products used for this study included basic and smartphones. The primary product chosen was the display glass from smartphones. With the use of recent literature reviews, the problem was identified. Many studies focused on polyester resins with ceramic powders and their composites. The mobile display powder has been mixed with Polyester resin. The mobile phone display electronic waste (MPDEW), like polyester resin, was cost-effective. Mobile phone waste was used as filler in various proportions including 0, 5 and 10 %. To determine the effect of e-waste with polymer composites, the mechanical properties such as tensile, compression, flexural, and impact were undertaken. The scanning electron microscope was also used for the microstructural analysis.
Comparative Analysis on Microwave and Pressure Cooker Pre-Treatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass in Glucose Production via Fungal Treatment
Authors: Juliastuti Sri Rachmania , Ariyanto Erina Mega , Widiantari Diva Veryna , Rachmaniah Orchidea , Hendrianie Nuniek , Darmawan Raden
Published: December 2023

Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) is lignocellulosic biomass waste generated from palm oil processing industries. Due to its significant compositions of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, OPEFB can be further utilized and converted into value-added chemical products which can be used as alternative energy. Hence, the focus of this research is to analyze the effect of microwave pre-treatment (MP) and pressure cooker pre-treatment (PCP) parameters on OPEFB lignin reduction. The treated OPEFB was directly processed using two serial fungal treatment processes. The first fungal treatment process (FT-1) was to maximize the OPEFB lignin removal while the second fungal treatment process (FT-2) was to maximize the glucose production. Combination of microbes such as Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger, and Tricodherma viride was used for both fungal treatment processes. The OPEFB passing 25-mesh screening was used as raw materials. The raw materials mixed with 0.05 w/w NaOH pellets and water to achieve a concentration ratio of 3/50 (w/v) were pre-treated with either MP or PCP. Subsequently, the slurry produced from the pre-treatment process was introduced to FT-1 (P. chrysosporium for 5 days) and finally to FT-2 (T. harzianum, A. niger and T. viride for 4 days). The compositions of lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, and glucose were analyzed at each process transition and the end of the whole process. It was observed that PCP (60 mins) was the best pre-treatment process with 39.23%-w of lignin removed. On the other hand, combination of MP (150 watts, 60 mins) was followed with FT-1 removed 66.67%-w of lignin. Only around 38.37%-w of lignin was removed when using the whole process, e.g., MP (150 watts, 60 mins), FT-1, and FT-2. The highest composition of glucose, ca. 131.02%-w, was obtained when 40-min PCP followed with FT-1 and FT-2 was applied. The obtained results exhibited that large lignin removal did not necessarily promote high glucose yield in the final product as observed in the 60-min PCP, e.g., P. chrysosporium consumed not only lignin but also presumably hemicellulose and cellulose.
Synthesis and Characterization of N-Doped Carbon Aerogel Based on Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch as Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalyst in Seawater Batteries
Authors: Afifa Ulfiana Ihda , Susanto Susanto , Setyawan Heru , Nurtono Tantular , Widiyastuti Widiyastuti
Published: December 2023

Some areas in Indonesia have difficulty accessing electricity [1]. One of the alternative is sea water battery because of its good theoretical performance and great seawater potential in Indonesia [2]. However the performance is limited by the sluggish Oxygen Reduction Reaction, therefore electrocatalyst is needed to increase the rate of reaction [2]. Oil palm empty fruit bunch carbon aerogel is one of the alternative because of its excellent electrocatalytic performance and can be made from abundant material with high content of cellulose [3]. Carbon aerogel can be obtained from pyrolizing oil palm empty fruit bunch based aerogel cellulose. Activity of the Oxygen Reduction Reaction can be determined from pyridinic N concentration in the carbon aerogel [4]. This research focuses on synthesizing nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel from oil palm empty fruit bunch and characterized its electrocatalytic performance. Research started with synthesizing cellulose aerogel with urea-ammonia crosslinking precursor and followed by pyrolysis of cellulose aerogel to carbon aerogel at 600°C. Samples were characterized using FTIR, XRD, CV, LSV, and LP. The FTIR Spectra analysis shows that the carbon aerogel was N-doped with pyridinic N. Electrochemical performance analysis in 3.5% NaCl as electrolyte shows that carbon aerogel undergoes 2-electron ORR pathway with kinetic current density of ik=0.107 mA/cm2 and current density of io=0.295 μA/cm2.
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from urine cultures in COVID-19 pre pandemic and pandemic period
Authors: Iyanthika K. O. , Nakkawita W. M. I. D.
Published: December 2023

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Molecular confirmation of gross pathological changes in the liver caused by inclusion body hepatitis virus in broiler chickens in Sri Lanka
Authors: Indunika S. A. S. , Palkumbura P. G. A. S. , Wijesundera R. R. M. K. K. , Gunawardana T. A. , Kalupahana A. W.
Published: December 2023

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Antimicrobial activity of Plectranthus amboinicus, Bacopa monnieri, Flueggea leucopyrus and Cymbopogon citratus plant extracts against common pathogens
Authors: Jayaweera J. M. K. D. B. , Ravihari A. K. U. R. , Kuruppu K. A. P. H. , Perera K. I. S. , Lathurshan K. , Dunukara J. D. K. , Herath H. M. L. P. B.
Published: December 2023

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Different epistemic stances for different traumatic experiences: implications for mentalization
Authors: Benzi Ilaria Maria Antonietta , Carone Nicola , Parolin Laura , Martin-Gagnon Gabriel , Ensink Karin , Fontana Andrea
Published: December 2023

Traumatic experiences may impair reflective functioning (RF), making it difficult for individuals to understand their own and others' mental states. Epistemic trust (ET), which enables evaluating social information as reliable and relevant, may vary in association with RF. In this study, we explored the implications of different ET stances (i.e., trust, mistrust, and credulity) in the relation between different childhood traumatic experiences (i.e., emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, and physical neglect) and different types of RF impairments (uncertainty and certainty about mental states). A non-clinical community sample of 496 cisgender emerging adults (mage = 24.91, standard deviation = 2.66, 71.85% assigned female at birth, 63.63% heterosexual) reported on their childhood traumatic experiences, ET, and RF. We used structural equation models to examine direct and indirect associations. The results showed significant indirect effects between emotional abuse and uncertainty about mental states through credibility. We also observed significant indirect effects between emotional abuse and certainty about mental states through mistrust and credibility. The findings suggest that a lack of discrimination when evaluating knowledge from others (i.e., credulity) might promote increased uncertainty in RF when emerging adults have experienced emotional abuse in their childhood. Conversely, a tendency to view all information sources as unreliable or ill-intentioned (i.e., mistrust) may foster greater certainty in RF as a protective mechanism against an unreliable and potentially harmful world when combined with childhood emotional abuse. The implications for clinical practice and intervention are discussed.
Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Puppala Goutham Kumar , Gorthi Sankar Prasad , Chandran Vijay , Gandeti Ranjith , Rao Sai Sripad
Published: December 2023

Objective:

To study the prevalence of cognitive impairment in survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods:

Survivors of spontaneous ICH were followed up in the neurology outpatient department when they reported for follow-up after 6 months. Neuroimaging records at the onset and at follow-up visits are studied for the location of ICH, volume of ICH, intraventricular extension, and hydrocephalus. The volume of ICH is calculated by ABC/2 method on a CT scan. All patients underwent cognitive assessment with Addenbrooke’s cognitive examination ACE III and were categorized as patients having cognitive impairment (or) no cognitive impairment.

Results:

A total of 120 patients were studied, out of which 77 (64%) are males and 43 (36%) are females with age groups ranging from 26 to 75 years. In the study population, the mean age was found to be 62.3 years. Specifically, the mean age for males was 56.9 years, while for females it was 63.4 years. Cognitive impairment was noted in 34 of 120 patients (28%) during 6 to 12 months of examination, of which 11 of 19 were in lobar location, 21 of 94 were in sub-cortical location, and 2 of 7 were in infratentorial location.

Conclusion:

It was found that 28% of survivors of ICH were cognitively impaired. Hence, it is essential to assess cognition in post-ICH patients during follow-up, so that suitable adjustments can be made in their employment, and also in educating family members in providing a good quality of life.
Effect of Low-level Light Therapy on Post-operative Healing of Secondary Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaws - A Prospective Study
Authors: Kekovic Vladan , Schicho Kurt , Perisanidis Christos , Mikovic Nikola , Stanimirovic Dragan , Soldatovic Ivan , Sinobad Vladimir
Published: December 2023

Introduction:

Osteomyelitis of the jaws is a common disease of the maxillofacial region. The goal of treatment is to alleviate pain, reduce infection, inhibit the progression of the disease and induce bone and mucosal healing. In addition to surgical management and antibiotic and oxygen hyperbaric therapy, new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of osteomyelitis are developed. One of the novel approaches is photobiomodulation therapy or low-level light therapy (LLLT).

Materials and Methods:

After surgical treatment, experimental group patients (n = 4) were treated with LLLT for five sessions with an extraoral pulsed 635-nm LED lamp (Repuls7, Repuls Lichtmedizintechnik GmbH, Austria), maximum output power: 140 mW/cm2, frequency: 2.5 Hz, duty cycle: 50%. Clinical achievement and patient pain perception (through Visual Analogue Scale score) were evaluated at 1-, 3- and 6-month follow-up appointments and compared with control group (n = 4) patients, treated with standard therapy.

Results:

At three and six months, clinical achievement was better in patients treated with LLLT. Pain and discomfort resolution was significantly greater in the experimental group.

Discussion:

Taking into consideration the results of this study, it can be concluded that LLLT shows potential for improving clinical outcome of surgical and medical treatment of secondary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaws. Furthermore, pain and discomfort were significantly reduced in patients treated with LLLT. Further research with a larger sample size is needed to obtain a more accurate insight into this promising field.
Efficacy of Three-dimensional Locking Miniplates versus Three-dimensional Standard Miniplates in the Management of Mandibular Fractures - A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Fathima Ali , Giraddi Girish B , Mamthashri V , Punjabi Ritika , Younus A Abrar
Published: December 2023

Introduction:

Fifty patients were included to compare the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) locking miniplates versus 3D standard miniplates in the management of mandibular fractures.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty patients were randomly allocated to either 3D locking miniplate group or 3D standard miniplate group. All patients were followed for six months to compare post-operative occlusion, stability and associated clinical complications such as wound dehiscence, infection and plate/screw fracture and mental nerve paraesthesia.

Results:

All the fractures were adequately fixed when checked intraoperatively. Four patients in each group had mildly deranged occlusion, one patient in Group A and two patients in Group B had reduced stability. None of the patients had complications of non-union or malunion. In Group A, one out of 25 patients had mental nerve paraesthesia and two had wound dehiscence. Moreover, in Group B, two patients had mental nerve paraesthesia and two others had wound dehiscence. The data when compared were statistically significant (=0.05).

Discussion:

The overall result of our study led us to the conclusion that both the plating systems were satisfactory and there is no statistically significant difference when used for open reduction and fixation in mandibular fractures. Healing was satisfactory in both groups.
Alveolar and interstitial disease in chronic smoker presenting as combined pulmonary fibrosis with emphysema: Double trouble!
Authors: Patil Shital , Gondhali Gajanan
Published: December 2023

Tobacco smoke exposure causes diverse pulmonary manifestations with involvement of alveolar, interstitial, and vascular diseases due to inflammatory pathology apart from more lethal lung cancer. Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema is a heterogenous lung disease documented in smokers, which includes emphysema in the upper lobes and pulmonary fibrosis in the lower lobes. In this case report, we have reported an 80-year-old male presented with progressive shortness of breath with fatigability and hypoxia treated as emphysema with inhaled bronchodilators. Response to medical treatment was not satisfactory with worsening of shortness of breath and fatigability. Clinical examination revealed that bilateral basal Velcro crepitation with resting oxygen saturation was 88% at room air. High-resolution computerized imaging documented emphysema in the upper lobes with honeycombing and the lower lobes with tractional bronchiectasis. Echocardiography documented pulmonary hypertension with dilated right atrium and ventricle. We have treated with oxygen supplementation during rest and ambulation, long-acting inhaled bronchodilator medicines, and antifibrotic nintedanib with strict counseling for the avoidance of tobacco exposure. Cardiopulmonary parameters’ improvement including in 6-min walk distance was significant with bronchodilators and antifibrotics.
Radiological “Triangle sign” in chest imaging in left lower lobe tuberculosis: A real puzzle
Authors: Patil Shital , Tandel Neel , Kasture Laxman
Published: December 2023

Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common etiology for lobar or multilobar atelectasis of the lung followed by foreign body and lung malignancy in the list. The left lower lobe atelectasis is underdiagnosed due to presentation as retrocardiac opacity, which is commonly missed by treating physicians. In this case report, a 46-year-old female presented with constitutional symptoms and retrocardiac triangular opacity in the chest cardiograph. High-resolution computed tomography thorax documented collapse with consolidation and necrosis in the posterior basal segment with loss of lung volume. Bronchoscopy documented purulent secretions coming out from the left lower lobe posterior basal segment without endobronchial abnormality. Bronchoscopy-guided bronchoalveolar lavage showed acid-fast bacilli, and nucleic acid amplification tests documented Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome without rifampicin resistance. She is treated with antituberculosis treatment for 6 months and observed good clinical, bacteriological, and radiological outcomes as “cure.” We recommend basic regular training of family physicians for common radiological signs for early diagnosis and timely treatment with a successful outcome.
POSEIDON group prevalence in assisted reproductive technology cycles: A retrospective analysis from an Indian tertiary assisted reproductive technology center
Authors: Chauhan Anjali , Tiwari Neeti , Majumdar Gaurav , Satwik Ruma , Mittal Shweta , Majumdar Abha
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of “low prognosis” patients using POSEIDON criteria undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle in Indian population. Study Design: This is a retrospective cohort study. Period of Study: It included data from the recruitment period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021. Study Settings: The study was conducted at the Center for IVF and Human Reproduction, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi. Methodology: Out of the 3032 IVF stimulation cycles with oocyte aspirations, 596 cycles were excluded based on the exclusion criteria. The study focused on 2436 IVF/ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) stimulation cycles that met inclusion criteria. Each cycle was categorized into one of the four groups defined by the POSEIDON criteria along with a fifth non-POSEIDON group. Prevalence was observed for each POSEIDON group and the non-POSEIDON group. Results: Out of the analyzed cycles, 1210 were classified under POSEIDON groups, representing a prevalence of 49.67%. The distribution of cycles in POSEIDON groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 was 31.4, 23.2, 19.17, and 26.19%, respectively. Conclusion: Low prognosis patients based on POSEIDON criteria, represented about half of the population.
Comparable Analysis of the Influence of Rotary File System with Reciprocating File System on Postobturation Pain after Single-sitting Endodontics: A Randomized Clinical Study
Authors: Vij Anshu , Verma Shweta , Ahmed Sadaf , Sharma Richa , Kumari Pallavi , Qureshi Danish
Published: December 2023

Aim:

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of various factors (sex, class, and arch of tooth) on postoperative pain (PP) after use of Rotary ProTaper Gold (PTG) and Reciprocating WaveOne Gold (WOG) file system following single-visit endodontic treatment.

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and twenty patients requiring endodontic therapy were assessed for the study. Permanent posterior teeth with acute irreversible pulpitis and vital pulp were selected. Patients were blindly grouped and analyzed based on the files employed for single-visit endodontic treatment: “Group 1” (n = 60) was treated using PTG and “Group 2” (n = 60) in which WOG was used during biomechanical preparation. Patients selected were instructed to record the before and after treatment pain incidence using a Modified Verbal Descriptive Scale at 12, 24, and 48 h. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used for the data analysis (P ≤ 0.05).

Results:

Postobturation pain (PP) after single-visit root canal treatment using PTG and WOG showed a higher proclivity for females with a greater predilection for maxillary posteriors mainly premolars. Comparing PTG with WOG, the latter showed significantly less PP after 12 h (P = 0.559), 24 h (P = 0.559), and 48 h (P = 0.556), although the difference between the two was insignificant (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

Postobturation pain incidence was higher when canals were instrumented with PTG than WOG file system following single-visit endodontics.
Immediate Loading of Bicortically Engaged Long Implants in Maxillary and Mandibular Esthetic Region – A Clinicoradiographic Evaluation
Authors: Sharma Parul , Bawa Shubh Karmanjit Singh , Jindal Vikas , Malhotra Ranjan , Malhotra Divye , Chauhan Pankaj , Thakur Divya
Published: December 2023

Background:

Bicortical engagement is the engagement of nasal cortical plate and basal cortical plate in maxillary and mandibular esthetic zone, respectively. These are longer implants which offer osseointegration along with high osseofixation. Increased length of implant provides increased bone–implant contact offering primary stability which permits immediate loading.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to clinicoradiographically evaluate immediate loading in bicortically engaged long implants in maxillary and mandibular esthetic region.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty patients with missing teeth in esthetic region were selected for the study. Implants were placed in both arches engaging nasal cortex and basal bone wherever required. One-time definitive abutment was placed and immediate loading was done.

Results:

No failure was observed in the study period of 9 months. The mean insertion and reverse torque was 66.67 ± 6.794 and 41.67 ± 3.101, respectively, indicating high primary stability. No pain, discomfort, infection, or implant mobility was observed. The mean crestal bone loss changes were statistically insignificant.

Conclusion:

Hundred percent implant survival was observed.
Postpalatoplasty Oral Rehabilitation
Authors: Samaddar Krittika , Agarwala Payel , Zahir Shabnam , Kar Sudipta
Published: December 2023

Palatal fistula is a major complication following cleft palate repair and in combination with premature primary teeth loss, compromises a child’s mastication, nutrition, speech, and aesthetics. Other major symptoms comprise hyper nasality of voice and nasal regurgitation. Therefore, rehabilitation of the palatal defect and the partially edentulous space needs to be performed until the surgical repair of the palatal fistula is achieved. This case report describes the oral prosthetic rehabilitation of a 4-year-old patient with a palatal fistula and prematurely lost primary incisors utilizing a removable partial denture obturator.
Exploration and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants of Dhar forests of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Shankar Rama , Lale Sanjeev Kumar , Mudaiya Rajesh Kumar
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND:

This article deals with the pharmaceutically important medicinal plants from Dhar forest divisions of Madhya Pradesh. Exploration of Dhar forest division has been carried out during September, 2017. The study was conducted to prepare records of medicinal plants in the study areas which has not yet been explored thoroughly covering the present parameters described in the manuscript.

METHODS:

Exploration of pharmaceutically important medicinal plants in Dhar Forest Division has been made with a details of geographical location and potential of these plants. The collected plants were processed for documentation by preparing herbarium sheets, identification accession, and deposition in the herbarium of the Institute.

RESULTS:

The important medicinal plants namely Adensonia digitata L., Actiniopteris radiata (Sw.) Link, Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa., Boswellia serrata Roxb., Celastrus paniculata Willd., Commiphora madagascarensis Jacq., Helicteres isora Planch., Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G. Don, Justicia adhatoda L., Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Moon, Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz, Ougenia oogenesis (Roxb.) Hochr. Pleurolobus gangeticus (L.) J.St.-Hil. ex H. Ohashi & K. Ohashi, Solanum nigrum L., S. incanum L., Telosma pallida (Roxb.) Carib., Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb., etc. were recorded which can be undertaken for mass cultivation by the farmers by adding some other medicinal plants having commercial value viz. Celastrus paniculatus Willd., Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Moon., Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, etc.

CONCLUSION:

The study area is widely occupied by plants of Actiniopteris radiata, Boswelia serrata Roxb., Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G. Donand Vitex negundo L. for commercialization whereas plants of Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Moon, Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz etc. need conservation and protection in the habitat.
Evaluation and documentation of the botanical, chemical, and antioxidant changes during the sprouting of Bajra seeds
Authors: Dahiya Jyoti , Kumar Deepak , Adhikari Shubham , Ghosh Debmita , Bolleddu Rajesh , Dutta Sreya , Mall Simmi , Hazra Kalyan , Mangal Anupam K , Babu G
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND:

Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. (Poaceae), popularly known as Bajra, is a well-known and most widely grown millet in India. It is an important cereal loaded with many nutrients. Moreover, it possesses many biological activities on account of the presence variety of chemical components. In addition to the seeds, many reports are available on the biological activity of sprouted seeds.

OBJECTIVE:

In the present study, the authors aimed to develop a pharmacognostic and chemical comparison between normal seeds, overnight-soaked seeds, and sprouted seeds to see changes in botanical diagnostic characteristics and chemical constituents, also in antioxidant potential during the growth of seeds.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The seeds were procured from the local market of Kolkata. Sophisticated analytical techniques viz. microscopy, fingerprint by high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC), and antioxidant potential by DPPH [2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl] assay were utilized in the present study.

RESULTS:

The whole study indicates the increased accumulation of chemical components during the growth of seed and higher antioxidant potential in sprouted seeds.

CONCLUSION:

The technical data obtained from this study indicate that sprouts accumulate more bioactive components with high antioxidant values as compared to seeds and soaked seeds.