bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring satisfaction and outcomes in rhinoplasty: experience from a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir valley, India
Authors: Bashir Durfishan , Qadri Mir Sajad , Rather Rouf Hussain
Published: May 2023

Background: Augmentation rhinoplasty is a popular yet challenging procedure that aims to improve both the nasal appearance and quality of life of patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the satisfaction and outcome after augmentation rhinoplasty at a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir valley.
Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir valley among patients who underwent the procedure using autologous cartilage grafts at the ENT department from October 2021 to December 2021. The sample size was 56. The patients age, gender, pre-operative findings, surgical techniques, post-operative outcomes, complications, and corrective interventions were recorded. The rhinoplasty outcome evaluation questionnaire was used to evaluate the patients' pre and post-operative status, with outcome assessed three months after surgery.
Results: The present study included 56 patients which comprised of 39 (69.64%) males. The mean age of patients was 41±9.6 years. The indication for surgery was a mix of aesthetic and functional reasons in 56% subjects with 78% undergoing a primary surgery. The mean pre-operative score on the ROE questionnaire was 9.21±0.8 which improved to a mean score of 19.56±1.1 at three months after surgery. Overall 75% (42/56) patients reported a post operative ROE score of ≥80%. There was a significant improvement in all domains assessed by the ROE questionnaire, including appearance and function.
Conclusions: Augmentation rhinoplasty can provide satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients with nose deformities with consistent improvement across all domains related to aesthetics and functionality.
Comparison between effectiveness of sublingual misoprostol and intracervical dinoprostone gel for induction of labour in pregnant women
Authors: Das Dhira , Medhi Robin , Chowdhury Nilanjan
Published: May 2023

Background: This hospital-based, prospective, comparative interventional study aimed to compare the effectiveness of sublingual misoprostol and intracervical dinoprostone gel for induction of labor in primigravida women.
Methods: A total of 100 patients were alternately assigned to induction with either Misoprostol 25mcg 6 hourly or dinoprostone Gel 0.5mg 6 hourly.
Results: The induction delivery interval was significantly longer in the dinoprostone group compared to the misoprostol group. The incidence of fetal distress was slightly higher in the Dinoprostone group, but the difference was not statistically significant. There were no significant differences between the two groups in the incidence of respiratory distress, birth asphyxia, and APGAR 1 MIN <6.
Conclusions: This study suggests that sublingual misoprostol (a type of prostaglandin E1, or PGE1) is more effective than intracervical dinoprostone gel (a type of prostaglandin E2, or PGE2) for cervical ripening and induction of labor.
A comparative study to assess I-gel as an alternative to endotracheal tube in laparoscopic surgeries
Authors: Quraishi Athar Un Nisa , Goel Akshi , Quraishi Kamran Ahmad , Ul Ayoub Touseef
Published: May 2023

Background: This study was conducted to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of I-gel over endotracheal tube with regards to respiratory and  hemodynamic parameters  in laproscopic surgeries.
Methods: In this study 60 adult patients of either sex, of ASA status I or II, aged 16 to 60 years, undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia were randomly studied. In Group-A (I-gel) appropriate sized I-gel was inserted, and in Group-B (ETT) patient’s airway was secured with laryngoscopy-guided endotracheal intubation. Monitoring of PR, MBP, SpO2 and EtCO2 was done throughout the peri-operative period. Haemodynamic and ventilatory parameters were recorded before induction (baseline), just after intubation, then at 1, 3 and 5 min after I-gel insertion/intubation, after pneumoperitoneum, after change of position, before and 5 min after release of pneumoperitoneum and after I-gel removal/extubation.
Results: Following the insertion of airway device there was significant rise in PR (3 min after intubation [P = 0.011, df-58, CI-95%]) and MBP (3 min after intubation [P = 0.02, df-58, CI-95%], 5 min after intubation [P = 0.04, df-58, CI-95%]) in Group-B patients when compared to Group-A patients. Following insertion of airway device there was no significant difference in EtCO2 (3 min after intubation [P = 0.778, df-58, CI-95%]), 5 min after intubation [P = 0.75, df-58, CI-95%]) in Group-B patients when compared to Group-A patients.
Conclusions: I-gel requires less time for insertion with minimal haemodynamic changes when compared to ETT. I-gel can be a safe and suitable alternative to ETT for laparoscopic surgery.
Recurrent stroke in Takayasu arteritis: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Tee Joyce Angelie S. , Dan Neftalie A. Juangco  , Renato Dejan J.
Published: May 2023

Takayasu Arteritis is a rare inflammatory vasculitis affecting medium to large blood vessels. Neurologic complications are seen in 10-20% of cases. A 28 year old female came in due to acute onset left sided weakness and numbness, with absent arterial pulses and blood pressure on the left extremities. She had a history of recurrent right-sided weakness and numbness. Imaging showed an infarct on the right thalamus and multiple chronic infarcts. CT aortogram was consistent with Takayasu Arteritis Type V. The patient was started dual antiplatelet consisting of Aspirin and Clopidogrel, and was started on Prednisone and Methotrexate with good clinical response.
Orbital myocysticercosis: a rare case report
Authors: Lahkar Gariyashee , Rajendra Nath Gogoi  , Naveen Kumar
Published: May 2023

We describe a case of ocular myocysticercosis in a 26-year-old male patient, who presented with sudden onset proptosis of the right eye and double vision for 8 days with no history of trauma. MRI showed well defined peripherally enhancing intraconal lesion suggestive of myocysticercosis in inferior rectus muscle. On administration of low dose oral steroids followed by anthelminthic medications, patient showed marked resolution of symptoms.
Laparoscopic repair of traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture: a rare case report
Authors: Udit Jain  , Kumar Dinesh , Sreedhar  , Qazi Ifrah Ahmad , Rasool Mustaq
Published: May 2023

Laparoscopic repair of traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture is safe and effective technique. We here report case of 49 year male with traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture proven by CT urogram after sustaining blunt trauma abdomen injury, repaired by laparoscopy technique. Patient recovered without any complications and was discharged on postoperative day 6 under stable condition. we here by conclude that if bladder injury identified early and conditions if feasible, laparoscopic repair is one of the good options for further management without involving open laparotomy.
Surgical stress markers for postoperative complications: a prospective prognostic factor study
Authors: Bhupathi Meghana , Mathi Akshay , Sivakumar D. C. U.
Published: May 2023

Background: Postoperative complications have previously been defined as “deviation from the normal postoperative course”. Although surgical advancements have reduced the postoperative mortality over the last few decades, the postoperative morbidity has remained high. Multiple factors as well as the severity of the surgical procedure itself are associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. Having prognostic factors established and available to assist with prognosis would be helpful in treatment planning and decision-making in post-operative patients. Objective of the study was to assess surgical stress markers as potential prognostic factors for postoperative complications.
Methods: This is a prospective cohort study conducted in department of general surgery over a period of 4 months. A total of 120 patients were included in the study. Data entry and statistical analysis were done using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Chi-square test was used. Area under curve (AUC) and logistic regression were applied and odd’s ratio was calculated in 95% confidence interval.
Results: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels done at 72 hours, ALB levels at 24 hours were most predictive postoperative levels compared to the other perioperative serum levels.
Conclusions: Elevated serum CRP, albumin were associated with infective and non-infective complications and longer length of hospital stay and duration of the procedure.
Effect of intraurethral instillation of cooled versus room temperature lignocaine gel on pain perception during outpatient rigid cystoscopy
Authors: Singh Ravinder , Paul R. Fredrick
Published: May 2023

Background: Reducing temperature of topically applied lignocaine gel for maximal anesthesia during cystoscopy in conscious patients have yielded mixed results. This prospective randomised controlled study was undertaken to compare pain mitigating effect of lignocaine gel at 4°C versus at room temperature during rigid cystoscopy in male patients.
Methods: The study consists of 126 consecutive patients (n=126) who were randomly assigned into two groups: Group 1 (control, n1=63) received 2% topical lignocaine at room temperature, Group 2 (L4, n2=63) received topical lignocaine cooled to 4°C prior to insertion of rigid cystoscope. Pain during instillation of lignocaine and during performance of rigid cystoscopy was measured by independent evaluator on non-graphical 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS).
Results: Mean pain score for cystoscopy in L4 was lower (46.69±10.38) than that in CONTROL (49.19±12.47), this difference was statistically not significant (p value, one tail =0.11, >0.05). Mean pain score for instillation in L4 was 14.80±6.00 and that for control was higher at 17.04±6.54 with difference in pain scores being statistically significant (p value, one tail =0.02, <0.05).
Conclusions: With regard to reducing pain perception during rigid cystoscopy, cooled lignocaine gel at 4°C has no benefit over room temperature lignocaine gel, however cooling lignocaine gel to 4ºC does significantly decrease pain of instillation of gel into urethra.
Management of giant amoebic liver abscess with severe sepsis by open drainage: a study of 28 cases in 20 years
Authors: Ray M. S. , Patel Vishal , Raval Aditya , Thakore Digpal , Modi Naresh , Singh Amandeep , Patel Milan , Goyal Shyam , Bhatt Rudrax , Yadav Abhishek , Panchal Brinda
Published: May 2023

Background: Presently large amoebic liver abscesses are treated by intravenous antibiotics coupled with less invasive procedure like pigtail drainage. Pigtail drainage may not be adequate enough to drain thick pus and solid necrotic component in good number of large amoebic liver abscesses. In these cases, with severe sepsis, open surgical drainage is a life saver and a game changer. Aim of this study was to determine whether in critically ill patient with large amoebic liver abscesses results in good clinical outcome, by open surgical drainage.
Methods: Over a 20-year period, 28 patients with giant amoebic liver abscesses, in severe sepsis, were managed by, an up-front open surgical drainage.  In this prospective study we tried to evaluate time to reversal of the toxic features of sepsis, recovery of hemodynamic stability, degree of morbidity and hospital stay.
Results: In all 28 patients treated by open surgical drainage (OSD), there was certainly rapid reversal of toxic features of sepsis, decrease in leukocyte count and accelerated recovery of hemodynamic stability in all are cases Three patients had surgical site infection, which were managed accordingly. The average hospital stay was 12 days. No mortality occurred in our study.
Conclusions: The results of our study show that for large amoebic liver abscesses with severe sepsis, OSD provides better clinical outcomes in terms of treatment success, rapid recovery, recovery of hemodynamic stability, less morbidity and no mortality.
Upper extremity arterial thrombosis, experience at the General Hospital of Mexico Dr. Eduardo Liceaga: case-series
Authors: Ramos-Peralta Mariely I. , Sierra-Juárez Miguel A. , Rejón-Cauich José E.
Published: May 2023

The upper extremity arterial thrombosis has a low frequency of presentation, which is why they have been little studied and their therapeutic alternatives can be controversial with a high risk of limb loss, which represents a crucial factor in the quality of life of patients. In this investigation, cases of upper extremity arterial thrombosis are reported, evaluated and treated by the Department of angiology, vascular and endovascular surgery of the General Hospital of Mexico Dr. Eduardo Liceaga in Mexico City during the period of March 2022 to March 2023.
Primary small bowel volvulus in adult: an unusual case report
Authors: Singgih Nicholas A. , Soewardi James , Mintardi
Published: May 2023

Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is an uncommon case which the small intestine rotates around its own mesenteric axis. SBV generally occurs in newborns. We report the case of a 69-year-old man who has been coming with complaints of pain all over his abdomen, vomiting, no bowel movement, and flatus since 2 days ago. The patient underwent plain abdominal radiography and was found to have a high-lying obstructive ileus. The patient was treated with exploratory laparotomy surgery and found to have necrotic bowel sections. During the 5 days postoperative, the complaints improved.
Acute appendicitis complicated by ovarian vein thrombosis
Authors: Talreja Deep P. , Talreja Rani B. , M. Elsayed Ahamed , Parkash Simran , M. Al-Qanubi Ismail , Albatanony Ayman A.
Published: May 2023

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain and is mainly related to pregnancy and affects approximately 1 in every 2,000 deliveries and abortions. However, this diagnosis should be considered not only in postpartum patients but also in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), malignancy, women who have recent abdominal surgery and who have a known hypercoagulable state. Anticoagulation and antibiotics are the mainstays of treatment for OVT. Complications of OVT include sepsis, the extension of the thrombus to the inferior vena cava and renal veins, and pulmonary embolism. The incidence of pulmonary embolism is reported to be 13.2% and represents the main cause of mortality due to OVT. We report a case of 40-years old female patient presenting with OVT, which was accompanied by acute appendicitis. In this woman, OVT was not related to pregnancy. The patient underwent an appendectomy, which proved positive on histopathology result. Patient symptoms improved after appendectomy with antibiotics and anticoagulation therapy. A month later, a follow-up computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen revealed a complete resolution of OVT. OVT, though a rare presentation, should be included in the differential diagnosis for women presenting with acute abdomen. Proper diagnosis and timely management can prevent catastrophic complications. Our case thus highlights the importance of considering the rare diagnosis of OVT with acute appendicitis.
Incidental identification of intra-cholecystic papillary neoplasm from a gall bladder polyp mass: a case report
Authors: Ranjan Ravi , S. Pratap Mangipudi , Saurabh Gyan , Singh Ranvir
Published: May 2023

Intra cholecystic papillary neoplasm of the gallbladder is a recently established neoplasm among gallbladder tumours by the world health organization in the year 2010. Since it is recently enlisted and rare type of tumour, not much knowledge is available about it in the public domain, intra cholecystic papillary neoplasm of the gallbladder is more common in women than men, and about half of the cases, are incidentally diagnosed, it could be invasive or non-invasive and is histopathologically diagnosed, determines the prognosis and survival rates of the patients. It is closely related to mucinous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas, as it is newly enlisted no defined guidelines to distinguish gall bladder polypoidal mass from adenocarcinoma/adenoma/papillary neoplasm is available, whether a simple cholecystectomy or an extended cholecystectomy would suffice as in our case is to be debated.
Fournier’s gangrene of the scrotum after inguinal hernia repair: case report
Authors: Vagholkar Ketan , Kunal Deshmukh  , Haragovind Sai  , Tanay Purandare
Published: May 2023

Fournier’s gangrene is a severe necrotizing fasciitis affecting the scrotum, perianal and perineal region. Development of this condition after inguinal hernia repair is extremely rare. A 54-year-old diabetic male patient who had undergone right inguinal hernia repair in a private clinic presented with severe necrotizing infection of the scrotum, predominantly of the right side. He was referred to our surgical unit.  Initial resuscitation followed by broad spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive debridement of necrotic tissue followed by closure of scrotum was performed with excellent outcome. The purpose of presenting this case is to create awareness about this complication after hernia repair surgery especially in cases with comorbidities like diabetes mellitus.
Spontaneous uterine perforation presenting as acute abdomen: a diagnostic challenge
Authors: Niraj Gupta  , Shelja Rawat  , Nitin Verma  , Parineeta  , Rohit Kumar
Published: May 2023

Spontaneous uterine perforation resulting in generalized peritonitis in postmenopausal women is a very rare entity usually caused by pyometra and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The clinical picture of uterine perforation secondary to pyometra are similar to hollow viscus perforation which makes preoperative diagnosis difficult. Definitive diagnosis can be made with laparotomy or laparoscopy. We report a case of 62 years old female patient who presented with acute generalized peritonitis with pneumoperitoneum having history of pigtail insertion right kidney for right non-functional kidney with gross hydronephrosis two days back, which was more complicating the clinical picture. This case report aims to alert surgeons to the possibility that uterine perforation secondary to pyometra also shows air under diaphragm apart from hollow viscus perforation.
Giant ovarian endometrioma presenting as intestinal obstruction
Authors: Dhruv Kundra  , Megha Panwar
Published: May 2023

Ovarian endometriomas, also commonly referred to as chocolate cysts are seldom found in postmenopausal women. Ovarian endometriomas rarely exceed 10-15 cm in diameter. Its symptoms are non-specific and presentation as acute intestinal obstruction is extremely rare. The present case is of a 66 years old postmenopausal female who presented with symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction. On investigation she was detected with a large right ovarian mass occupying almost entire abdominal cavity and adherent to appendix. She underwent exploratory laparotomy with complete excision of mass and appendicectomy.
Emergency right hepatectomy for a rare presentation of hepatic adenoma
Authors: Riyaz Mohammad , Kamal Harshit , Jeswanth Satyanesan
Published: May 2023

We describe a unique case of a 65-year-old woman who had a hepatic adenoma compressing her right lung, inferior vena cava, and right ventricle, which had been the cause of her breathing problems, which had been becoming worse for the preceding six months. Through a right thoracoabdominal incision, an urgent right hepatectomy was carried out to manage her condition.
Sigmoido-vesical fistula secondary to hernia mesh migration; a long-term rare complication of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair
Authors: Mehta Anuj , Kandoi Nilay , Godhani Meet , Reddy Kotha Nikhil , Patel Vishva
Published: May 2023

A 47-year old male presented with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), hematuria and pneumaturia with a past history of laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair 5 years ago. Ultrasonography (USG) and contrast enhanced computed tomography did not furnish any evidence to arrive at a diagnosis, interestingly, cystoscopy revealed a mesh in the urinary bladder making apparent the diagnosis of Sigmoido-vesical fistula secondary to mesh migration. Later, surgical removal of the mesh from the sigmoid colon and urinary bladder with rent closure of the fistulous opening was done successfully. Our case thus, highlights the long-term rare complication of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) surgery.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum
Authors: Kumar Manish , Khanna Rahul , Meena Ram N. , Mishra Shashi P. , Panigrahy Panchanana , Anand Akshay , Kumar Binod
Published: May 2023

Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is commonest congenital gastrointestinal anomaly, the common complications associated with MD are hemorrhage, ulceration, intestinal obstruction, diverticulitis, umbilical anomalies, and neoplasm. Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum is a rare entity and there’s very less documentation regarding the incidence of Meckel’s perforation. MD perforation is usually a life-threatening complication and is associated with high mortality, perforation is usually due to diverticulitis, peptic ulcer disease occurring in the ectopic gastric mucosa which might be present in MD. NSAID intake associated with Merkel’s perforation has been documented in a few studies. NSAID intake and gastric perforation have been well established but a relation between NSAIDs and heterotrophic gastric mucosa of MD has not been documented. With NSAIDs use becoming very common it is, therefore, important to document this association.
Comparison of hand grip strength in patients with distal radius fracture that are treated by closed reduction with cast versus open reduction and internal fixation
Authors: Singh Vishwanath Pratap , Sharma Jayant , Ghodela Anand , Johar Mustafa
Published: May 2023

Distal radius fracture are one of the most common fractures presenting at emergency rooms. It has bimodal age distribution. Historically, fractures were treated by manipulation and casting with or without K-wire. Modern techniques of JESS fixation and volar plating have been advocated to restore anatomical alignment and allow early mobilization. There is still debate on, which is the best method to manage these fractures. Grip strength is most used as an outcome measure of functional recovery of patients with distal radius fracture of which the most common tool is hand dynamometer. The study was observational study, which aimed to analyse the comparison of hand grip strength in patients with distal radius fractures that were treated by closed reduction and casting to open reduction and internal fixation twelve months post action. The result of this study indicates that the assessment of handgrip from open reduction internal fixation in the case of distal radius fracture with the results of statistical tests (P> 0.05), which mean there is no significant difference in the strength of hand between the internal fixation and casts after twelve months of action. Grip strength was found to be consistent and reliable outcome measure. It was found by evaluation of grip strength that the outcome of close reduction and casting, and open reduction internal fixation of distal radius fracture are equal and comparable.
Combination of exchange nailing augmented with plate and allograft in treating femoral shaft nonunion after intramedullary nailing – Our experience
Authors: Patil Sujeet Ramesh , Joshi Milind
Published: May 2023

Risk factors for femoral nonunion after intramedullary nailing are open fracture, delay in weight bearing, and tobacco use. The treatment of nonunion with a statically locked intramedullary nail in place is either bone grafting in situ, dynamization of the nail by locking screw removal, or exchange nailing. We combined exchange nailing augmented with plate and bone grafting to study its usefulness in treating femur shaft nonunions after nailing.

We did a retrospective study. Cases were collected between Aug 2020-June 2022. 15 patients were collected. They had underwent intramedullary nailing for femur fracture. Infection was ruled out. Mean period for presentation of nonunion - 20 months after primary surgery. Initially old nail was removed. Then we freshened the ends of the nonunion till the ends bleed. Then we passed a nail, did distal interlocking and then added a plate. We used a muller device to compress the nonunion, added a bone graft & then finally locked proximally.

All 15 of the patients achieved postoperative bony union uneventfully at a mean time of 22.1 weeks (range, 12–40 weeks). The mean operative time was 105 minutes (range, 60–150 minutes), and the mean blood loss was 340 ml (range, 150–700 ml). All of the patients could walk bearing full weight without pain within 3 months. There were no significant complications such as broken hardware, implant back-out, axial or rotational malalignment, or deep infections.

Exchange nailing with plate and graft augmentation is a good option in treating femur shaft nonunions after open reduction and internal fixation with intramedullary nailing. We used exchange nailing augmented with plate and bone graft and found it to lead to union in 100% cases.
Utilização de linguagem espacial para geoprocessamento algébrico no cálculo do NDVI do município de João Pessoa-PB
Authors: Farias Alanna Filgueiras Goncalves de , Sousa Ridelson Farias de
Published: May 2023

A presença de áreas verdes dentro das cidades é de extrema importância, devido as suas crescentes contribuições ambientais e aos vários benefícios relacionados à saúde física e mental da população. Tendo em vista o fato de João Pessoa ser conhecida por sua ampla cobertura vegetal, tendo sido declarada na Conferência Mundial para o Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento, Eco-92, como a segunda cidade mais verde do mundo, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar e analisar a cobertura vegetal do referido município através do cálculo NDVI (Índice de Vegetação por Diferença Normalizada). A metodologia fez uso de dados orbitais (sensor ETM+ do Landsat7), de técnicas de tratamento digital de imagens e da linguagem de programação LEGAL (Linguagem Espacial para Geoprocessamento Algébrico) disponibilizada no software SPRING (Sistema de Processamento de Informações Georreferenciadas). O resultado mostrou que em 59,5989 km² (29,12%) da área do município de João Pessoa ocorre altos índices de vegetação, o que representa as áreas mais verdes (Florestas). Observou-se que a cidade apresenta menores índices de vegetação na região leste; contrapondo a esta região, a zona sul apresentou uma maior cobertura vegetal.
Memória do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba
Authors: Perucchi Valmira , Silva Simão Pedro Viana da , Paz Alber Jonathas Nunes
Published: May 2023

Esta pesquisa aborda a memória institucional para a construção da história do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba (IFPB). Visa promover o resgate da memória do IFPB, por meio de fatos referentes à Instituição, sem citar nomes de pessoas. O objeto do trabalho será a memória, que proporcionará à comunidade e à própria instituição conhecerem um pouco mais do passado do IFPB, tornando precisas datas, acontecimentos e fatos, que permitirão que se conheça o contexto histórico-cultural, o cotidiano, a história administrativa e a representação junto à comunidade. Tem-se como problema desta pesquisa, questionar se o IFPB conhece seu passado registrado no acervo de fita de vídeo em seus cento e três (103) anos de atividades e o objetivo é conhecer a memória do IFPB, através de um levantamento nas fitas de vídeo VHS. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório que envolve levantamento bibliográfico e documental. O universo é a Coordenação de Multimeios – Campus João Pessoa do IFPB. Para esse processo, foi necessário assistir aos vídeos e, a cada conteúdo ou produção, identificar os detalhes relevantes (o que aparece, onde, quando, etc.) que foram inseridos em uma planilha, para posterior referenciamento, para facilitar o acesso às informações e contribuir para a construção da história com os conteúdos das trinta fitas de vídeo localizadas que evidenciam a trajetória, ações, datas e fatos referentes ao IFPB contemplando, assim, mais de duas décadas de informações sobre o Instituto.
PolicyFlow: uma arquitetura de gerência baseada em políticas semânticas com OpenFlow
Authors: França Joseilson Albuquerque de , Oliveira Luciana Pereira , Sadok Djamel Fawzi Hadj
Published: May 2023

O gerenciamento das redes está mais complexo a cada dia. Por outro lado, recursos da web semântica e o uso de ontologias por meio de linguagens de alto nível e amigável permitem um alto poder de definição e administração das redes. Com o intuito de unir a complexidade atual das redes com o poder e os mecanismos de web semântica propomos o framework ProNet. Neste artigo, apresentamos um estudo de caso do ProNet utilizando o OpenFlow que permite a configuração dinâmica de switches. Nossas avaliações demonstraram as vantagens de um ambiente que permite descrever ontologias e regras em linguagem de alto nível para definir o comportamento da rede, analisar e controlar todos os fluxos de dados que por ela passem.
Nigeria on the Brink: Imperatives of Managing Diversity in a Multi-Ethnic Society
Authors: Abdulyakeen Abdulrasheed
Published: May 2023

The phenomenon of ethnic and religious inequality has continued to be experienced in most societies of the world. In Nigeria, the problem seemed to have increased over the past years, thereby creating a complex matrix that produced negative effects. This has brought a lot of untold hardships and other social consequences upon the state. The present conflicts and violence that have destroyed a lot of lives and property in Nigeria is a product of social inequality. This has retarded growth and development of the state. To understand and provide possible solutions to this phenomenon, theoretical and empirical approaches were used to gather data needed for this work. Findings of the study revealed that groups are more loyal and sympathetic to their identity and interest rather than any state goal. This may be as a result of government and groups not playing their roles well. They sometimes use machinery of state to enhance themselves and their group interests. The paper concludes that politicians favor some ethnic and religious groups in their policy decisions, power sharing, distribution of resources and equity. This has brought inequality and dissatisfaction among groups and citizens. These and other external forces bring inequality which often results in crisis. Part of the solution is to evolve consensus building mechanism that will put in place a state ideology. There should be a framework upon which group interests and actions will be harmonized to meet collective good.
Root Dentin Translucency based Dental Age Estimation in Adults: A Systematic Review
Authors: P. T. Abhirami  , Bose C. Tinky
Published: May 2023

Background: In Forensic practice and research, the Gustafson technique is the most popular dental age estimation method that uses six variables, among which Root Dentin Translucency (RDT) is considered to be the best single parameter for dental age estimation as it is the least affected by environmental and pathological factors. Dental age estimation by RDT has been tested on different geographic groups in order to determine its applicability and it has been found that there was an under/overestimation of the age of the subjects in different populations. No systematic review of these studies has yet been published to check the reliability and accuracy of this novel method in estimating chronological age. Objective: To assess the accuracy and reliability of RDT-based dental age estimation in different academic and forensic scenarios by qualitatively summarising the results of RDT-based dental age estimation studies in diverse population samples. Evidence Review: Studies were searched in the Medline, Embase, Directory of open access journals, Cochrane library and Google Scholar databases up to December 2019 with previously defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The outcome of interest was the difference between chronological age and the age estimated from RDT. Results and Conclusion: A total of 1754 subjects from 16 published studies were included in the final review. Our findings proved that the RDT method tends to overestimate chronological age for both sexes in most of the study population. The overestimated dental age ranges from 2.24 to 15.1 years.
Comparative Evaluation of the Relationship between the Root-Tips of Maxillary Posterior Teeth and Floor of Maxillary Sinus using Digital Orthopantomogram in Chhattisgarh Individuals with Different Cephalic Indices
Authors: Tripathi Kanak , Deoghare Abhijeet , Fating Chinar , Dhonge Anukriti Roshan
Published: May 2023

Background and Aims: Cephalic index has significant importance in the field of forensic science and variation in the cephalic index affects the facial dimensions and growth of the maxillary sinus in an individual. Knowledge of the anatomical relationship between maxillary posterior teeth and the floor of the maxillary sinus is very important for preoperative treatment planning in dentistry. The aim of the study is a comparative evaluation of the relationship and the distances between maxillary posterior teeth root tips and the floor of the maxillary sinus in different cephalic index subjects using a digital orthopantomogram. Materials and Methods: 210 subjects were categorized as Brachycephalic, Mesocephalic and Dolichocephalic according to their cephalic index. Orthopantomograms of these subjects were taken for assessment of vertical relationships between the maxillary posterior teeth and the floor of the maxillary sinus followed by distance measurement. Recorded data were statistically analyzed. Results: Significant difference in vertical distance was observed in all three cephalic groups in the case of 1st premolars, distobuccal roots of 1st molars and mesiobuccal roots of 2nd molars. Conclusion: The study concluded variation in the cephalic index affects the relationship and vertical distance between the maxillary sinus floor and the roots of maxillary posterior teeth.
Independent Evaluation of Learning Outcomes as a Tool of the Internal Quality Assurance System
Authors: Sharova Tetiana , Zemlianska Alina , Sharov Sergii , Prosiankina-Zharova Tetiana , Kavun Lidiia
Published: May 2023

The article deals with the organization and conduct of the independent evaluation of student learning outcomes in the form of computer testing in 2021-2022. 402 first-year undergraduate students who were divided into 23 groups at 4 faculties took part in the evaluation. The novelty of the research includes the description of the procedure and mechanism of independent evaluation, as well as requirements for the structure of tests, the volume of the test bank, etc. The analysis and generalization of the results indicate the improvement of the performance indicators, quality of knowledge during the second periodic module control.
The Intellectual Assumptions and Critical Thinking in Preparing a Child for School Education
Authors: Teleková Radka , Lukáčiková Rebeka Štefánia
Published: May 2023

The study deals with the development of pupils' intellectual assumptions and cognitive functions. The optimization strategy in the subject research are educational activities that are applied in primary education. The subject of the investigation is the identification of the impact of educational activities on the level of pupils' intellectual assumptions, operationalized at the level of pupils' general knowledge (factual, conceptual, procedural). The research design is based on a pedagogical experiment with pupils in the transition period. According the results, pupils who have been applied educational activities achieve a higher level of intellectual prerequisites at start of the primary school.
Consumer Behavior and Factors that Influence Consumption and Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Sacoto Castillo Viviana Alexandra , Jimber Del Río Juan Antonio
Published: May 2023

The factors that influence purchasing behaviors and decisions are important to align customer-focused strategies that allow the development of local and international businesses. This research focuses on coffee shops and A questionnaire was conducted to a sample of 254 consumers from coffee shops representative of the city of Guayaquil with a structural equation model to evaluate 5 hypotheses. The objective was to analyze if there is a positive and significant relationship between the quality, expectations and monetary value with customer satisfaction; and the influence between satisfaction and revisit and recommendation. Research has shown that consumer loyalty depends on satisfaction and through a multigroup analysis the level of intensity of the consumption decision of women compared to men was measured.
Value orientations of youth and regional security
Authors:   Saratov State University, Trukhanov Viktor A.
Published: June 2023

The article analyzes results of an online survey (N = 2021) of young people (aged from 14 to 35 years) living in the Saratov region. The author summarizes answers related to the respondents’ value orientation. It is concluded that the value identification and orientation of young people are influenced by the safe conditions of functioning of regional society, as well as global political events. In the view of young people, the values of patriotism and collectivism fade into the background, material well-being comes first, this contributes to the outflow of young people from the province to more prosperous cities and regions, which creates a lack of population reproduction potential in the region. In turn, this creates demographic problems and the replacement of the indigenous population by migrants who are not culturally adapted to local conditions. The polar worldview of young people is also revealed in relation to the special military operation, where positive and negative opinions are almost equal. In the structure of regional security, regional threats are clarified, to which the author refers destructive political activity of young people, uncertainty about the future, outflow of young people from the region, uncontrolled migration to the region of citizens of other states, corruption of local officials, and low socio-qualitative potential of the region.
Comparison of Anterior Segment Parameters in Obese Children And Healthy Control Group
Authors: ESKİ Mehmet Tahir , TEBERİK Kuddusi , SEZER Taha , ARSLANOĞLU İlknur
Published: May 2023

Objective:: To evaluate anterior segment parameters in obese children

Material and methods: 55 obese and 30 control group children subjects participated. All participants and the control group were examined and anthropometric measurements were made. The measurements of fasting blood glucose(FBG), triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and insulin values were performed. The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA‑IR) was calculated. Each participant underwent a detailed ophthalmic examination and IOP, CCT, ACD and LT were measured.

Results: The gender distribution of the groups was similar (p=0.893). The mean of CCT and LT were significantly higher in the obese group (572.9 ± 14.5 vs. 559.5 ± 10.1 µm, p=0.001; 3.6 ± 0.14 vs. 3.48 ± 0.25 mm, p=0.007) . No significant difference was found between the obese and control groups in terms of other parameters. BMI and WC had a significant negative correlation with LT control groups. The obese group showed a significant positive correlation between IOP and TG (r=0.276, p=0.042), and a significant negative correlation with HDL-C (r=-0.273, p=0.043). In the control group, there was a significant positive correlation between IOP and BMI (r=0.389, p=0.034), WC (r=0.497, p=0.005), HOMA-IR (r=0.384, p=0.036), Insulin (r=0.407, p=0.026), and a significant negative correlation with TC (r=-0.511, p=0.004). A significantly positive correlation between ACD and LDL-C (r=0.371, p=0.043) and a significantly negative correlation between HOMA-IR in the control group were detected (r=-0.682, p=0.000).

Conclusion: The obese group had higher CCT and LT than the control groups.
The Early Days of Two-Dimensional Echocardiography in Korea (1977-1981)
Authors: Yang Hyun Suk , Kim Jong Seong
Published: May 2023

Today, echocardiography is an essential non-invasive diagnostic imaging tool used in clinics worldwide. However, the application of ultrasound to the heart began only about 70 years ago. In the early 1950s, Hertz and Edler described the use of ultrasound for myocardial walls and mitral valve diseases. Feigenbaum (1960s) expanded the clinical use of M-mode echocardiography. The advent of two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography (1970s), spectral Doppler (1970s), and color Doppler (1980s) established them for routine assessment of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics. In Korea, the history of 2D echocardiography spans only 46 years, within living memory, and some early contributions are often overlooked. The initial 2D imaging using mechanical sector scanning was very different from the current electronic phased-array scanners. This review explores the historical status and actual images of the initial 2D echocardiography in Korea in 1977-1981.
Rola artykułu 3(2) Modelu Konwencji OECD w procesie interpretacji międzynarodowych umów w sprawie unikania podwójnego opodatkowania
Authors: Brzeziński Bogumił , Lasiński-Sulecki Krzysztof , Morawski Wojciech
Published: May 2023

Postanowienia Modelu Konwencji OECD (Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital) zawierają wiele definicji pojęć, którymi dokument ten operuje. Ponieważ przepisy umów opartych na nim są stosowane w różnych jurysdykcjach, gdzie terminologia podatkowa dotycząca relewantnych pojęć może być odmienna, pojęcia tożsame ideowo mogą mieć inny zakres. Wspomniane definicje zawarte są w słowniczku pojęć użytych w treści Modelu (i w traktatach na nim wzorowanych), który dołączono do art. 3(1) Modelu Konwencji, bądź też w przepisach dotyczących rozmaitych kwestii merytorycznych. Artykuł 3(2) Modelu Konwencji OECD stanowi: „Przy stosowaniu niniejszej konwencji przez umawiające się państwo, jeżeli z kontekstu nie wynika inaczej, każde określenie w niej niezdefiniowane będzie miało takie znaczenie, jakie ma ono w przepisach prawnych tego państwa w zakresie podatków, do których ma zastosowanie niniejsza konwencja, przy czym znaczenie wynikające z ustawodawstwa podatkowego tego państwa ma pierwszeństwo przed znaczeniem nadanym określeniu przez inne przepisy prawne tego państwa”. Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie cytowanego wyżej przepisu i konsekwencjom praktycznym, jakie pociąga za sobą jego stosowanie.
El derecho y la representación de la protesta política violenta: análisis de un expediente judicial del estallido chileno
Authors: Quiroz Rojas Loreto Francisca
Published: May 2023

El derecho constituye un dispositivo que sirve a efectos de naturalizar el orden social existente, es por ello que el ciclo de protestas observadas desde octubre de 2019 en Chile, en tanto se orienta a producir cambios en el orden social, tensiona lo jurídico. De ahí, es posible esperar que las representaciones de la protesta política que se producen desde el campo jurídico durante este ciclo operen en sentidos diversos y contrapuestos. Para indagar en la comprensión de estos significados y conocer cómo se enfrentan, se examina un proceso judicial orientado al castigo de acciones desarrolladas en el marco de las protestas ocurridas en Chile en 2019. El examen de este tipo de antecedentes resulta relevante por cuanto lo que se debate en sede judicial incide en la discusión y definición del contenido de los derechos políticos de la ciudadanía, más allá de lo estrictamente judicial. La investigación propuesta constituye un aporte a la comprensión sociojurídica de la representación de la protesta, un derecho inscrito en el corazón de la democracia.
Decolonizando los métodos jurídicos feministas en una investigación acerca del fenómeno de la narcocriminalización de las mujeres
Authors: Ferreira Letícia Cardoso , Braga Ana Gabriela Mendes
Published: May 2023

Entre las diversas dimensiones que pueden tomar los feminismos en su interacción con el derecho, muchas investigadoras se han centrado en estudiar la posibilidad de emplear métodos legales feministas para «hacer» y «saber» en derecho. Autoras feministas discuten las posibilidades de aplicar métodos feministas para cuestionar las pretensiones de verdad que produce el derecho y las relaciones de poder que crea y recrea a partir de marcadores sociales como el género, la raza y la clase. En nuestra investigación, trabajamos con tres ejes de un método desarrollado por Katharine Bartlett —la pregunta por la mujer, el razonamiento práctico feminista y el incremento de conciencia— para analizar el conocimiento producido acerca de la criminalización de las mujeres por tráfico de drogas en Brasil en el siglo XXI. Reflexionamos sobre cómo aplicar métodos feministas en este y otros contextos de marginación. Trabajando con la interpretación del concepto de colonialidad del saber de Ochy Curiel, nos preguntamos: ¿cómo podemos decolonizar los métodos feministas para adaptarlos a las necesidades y la realidad del Sur global? Utilizamos la idea de traducción desarrollada por algunas autoras latinoamericanas y norteamericanas que transitan por espacios de centralidad (Norte) y marginalidad (Sur) en sus obras como una forma de producción de «epistemologías conectadas» que estimulan alianzas y confrontan interpretaciones reduccionistas de las teorías feministas. Con este trabajo, buscamos contribuir al diálogo horizontal en los estudios feministas entre el Norte y el Sur globales sin descuidar la singularidad de las realidades de los sujetos estudiados.
NFT (token no fungibles) y sus implicaciones en el mercado de valores
Authors: Gámez Baracaldo María Camila , Corredor Higuera Jorge Armando
Published: May 2023

El impacto generado por el acelerado desarrollo de los NFT crea una serie de riesgos y problemas jurídicos, entre los que se destacan su naturaleza, el impacto en materia de propiedad intelectual, la protección a los adquirentes de este tipo de tókenes, la prevención en materia de fraudes y el posible impacto de los NFT en los mercados financieros Bajo estos antecedentes, la finalidad de este documento es la de analizar si el marco regulatorio del mercado de valores le es aplicable a los NFT con fundamento en los siguientes presupuestos: a) los NFT, entendidos de forma individual como una representación digital, no pueden ser considerados como valores; b) en los Estados en donde la definición de securities incluye el concepto de «contrato de inversión», los NFT podrían ser considerados valores, siempre y cuando cumplan los requisitos del test de Howey; c) en los Estados en donde no existe la definición de contratos de inversión, los NFT podrían ser considerados como valores, siempre y cuando cumplan los requisitos para tal fin —es decir, la existencia de un derecho negociable, emitido en masa o en serie dentro de una oferta pública de valores, y que tiene como finalidad obtener recursos del público a título de inversión—; y d) que el reconocimiento de los NFT como valores conllevaría a la aplicación de marcos regulatorios del mercado de capitales en temas como el registro ante las autoridades financieras, el suministro de información y los esquemas de protección a los inversionistas. Partiendo de este presupuesto, este artículo describirá el origen y panorama actual de los NFT. Posteriormente, se analizarán las diferentes posiciones de autoridades supervisoras y reguladoras a nivel global respecto a estos; y, por último, se realizarán algunas reflexiones desde la regulación del mercado de valores frente a los citados tókenes no fungibles.