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The Effect of Acupuncture Using Specific Acupoints and Non-Acupoints in Non-Traumatic, Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Case Study
Authors: Margapandu Murukesu M
Published: May 2022

Chronic shoulder pain is one of the most common presentations of musculoskeletal pain in our community, which usually complicates or interferes with a person’s daily activities, social events, and overall quality of life. It is the leading cause of disability among middle-aged working individuals. It has been reported that until the present day, none of the conventional treatments has proved effective for chronic shoulder pain in the long term. Furthermore, there are considerable side effects, to varying degrees of these treatments. Acupuncture, as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has shown effective results in treating shoulder pain by minimizing the pain and improving range of motion and mobility. The present case involves four patients diagnosed with non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain. All the patients were given three acupuncture treatments per week, lasting 40 minutes for the duration of two weeks. Needling was inserted at six specific acupoints and five specific non-acupoints. Pain and mobility assessments were done before and twenty minutes after each treatment. The result shows positive effects of acupuncture using specific acupoints and specific non-acupoints in alleviating non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain. At the end of this study, their shoulder pain was greatly minimized, and their shoulder functionality improved remarkably. Although larger clinical intervention studies on the effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic shoulder pain due to non-traumatic injury are needed, the result of this case study indicates that acupuncture treatment using specific acupoints and specific non-acupoints can be an effective alternative therapy or treatment tool for patients with non-traumatic chronic shoulder pain.
Perception Regarding Health Care Financing System and Its Advancement towards Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria among Residents of Awka, Anambra State
Authors: Eneh Gloria Nonyelum
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the perception regarding the health care financing system and its advancement towards health coverage in Nigeria among residents of Awka, Anambra state. An exploratory survey approach was used; and entailed the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data from 360 participants using one set of structured questionnaires, which was also used as an interview guide to collect data from the non-literate respondents. The findings reveal that majority of the respondents do not have knowledge of what the health care financing system involves, whether, on generation, allocation, or utilization of funds for health care, and thus do not agree with whatever the objectives of health care financing system is in Nigeria. Out-of-pocket expenditure has been reported as the mechanism commonly used for implementing a health financing system in Nigeria. There is little or no knowledge regarding the objective of pooling resources for health and no knowledge of how the government secures health services for the populace. Nigeria should develop and implement health financing policies that ensure contributions from relevant stakeholders aimed at investing in individuals, families, and communities, ensuring capacity development that will enable their active and meaningful engagement in health issues. This will thus optimize their knowledge as advocates for healthy policies, active co-developers of health and social services, and implementers of these services.
Factors Associated with Viral Load Suppression amongst People Living with HIV on Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy [Haart] at Kaloko, Chipulukusu and Kantolomba Art Health Facilities of Ndola District
Authors: Hanene Nandipha
Published: May 2022

It is important to monitor HIV clients in ART treatment using viral load testing in an effort to meet the third 95 strategy of UNAIDS 95-95-95, which is viral load suppression. The target “95-95-95” strategy is expected to be achieved by 2030. Unfortunately, there is insufficient regional data, especially in the third “95”. Screening for viral load in low- and middle-income countries allows VLS monitoring of individual categories and demographics, necessary to achieve global epidemic control. The aim of this study was to find progress in the three [3] rural health centers in Ndola District on the achievement of VLS among HIV-positive patients on ART and related factors affecting the program. Sociodemography data, including age, gender, drug type and duration of treatment and laboratory variability [current viral load results], were extracted from client records using the SmartCare system. VL suppression and failure are determined using WHO definitions [viral pressure such as viral load <1000 copies/ml and virologic failure ≥1000 copies/ml]. Regular clinic [used as a proxy for adherence to medication and medication] will be defined as monthly clinical access to HAART treatment and other clinical management over the past 12 months.
Declive de la población reproductora de gaviota patiamarilla Larus michahellis en la costa vasca (Cantábrico oriental) durante el periodo 2000-2021
Authors: Arizaga Juan , Galarza Aitor , Delgado Sergio , Zorrozua Nere , Aldalur Asier , Carazo Oscar , Zubiaur Jon
Published: May 2022

Censos recientes revelan un declive poblacional acusado de la gaviota patiamarilla Larus michahellis en buena parte de su área de distribución. Ya a mediados de la década de 2010 se registró en la costa vasca un declive cercano al 50% respecto al censo de 2007. Tras repetir el censo en 2021, el objetivo de este artículo es (1) actualizar el tamaño poblacional de la especie en la región, (2) calcular su tendencia y (3) evaluar su actual estado de conservación. En términos absolutos la población ha pasado de un promedio de unas 4200 parejas reproductoras durante la década de 2000 a 1861 parejas en 2021 (56% de disminución). Hay pequeñas colonias, especialmente en torno al estuario del río Nervión, para las que no se tienen datos en 2021, por lo que la cifra dada para este año sería ligeramente mayor. Regionalmente, no obstante, se observan diferencias notables. En Gipuzkoa la población ha disminuido un 6%, mientras que en Bizkaia el declive alcanza un 82%. El número de colonias tiende a disminuir ligeramente, pasando de un máximo de 27 colonias en la década de 2000 a 24 en 2021. Además, el número de colonias con más de 100 parejas ha pasado de 10 durante la década de 2000 a 4 en la actualidad. Cabe mencionar: (1) el fuerte descenso o práctica desaparición de las que fueron las colonias más importantes de la costa vasca, situadas en Bizkaia (destacan en este contexto Lekeitio, Izaro y Aketx) y (2) el mantenimiento de las colonias más orientales, situadas en Gipuzkoa, que convierte a Ulia en la colonia más numerosa de la costa vasca en la actualidad. Otro aspecto de interés es la creación de nuevas colonias en el denominado Gran Bilbao, ubicadas a lo largo del estuario del Nervión. De continuar el declive, la especie podría rarificarse como reproductora en varios tramos de costa y pasar a estar casi amenazada.
Población reproductora de milano real Milvus milvus L., 1758 en Gipuzkoa en 2020
Authors: Olano Mikel , Galdos Aitor , Zubeldia Iraitz , Ansorregi Fermin , Ugarte Jon , Hurtado Roberto , Urruzola Aitzol , Bañaran Haritz , Aierbe Tomás , Azurmendi Mari J. , Vázquez Javier , Lekuona Aitor , Mendiola Iñigo , Arizaga Juan
Published: May 2022

A lo largo de lo que va de siglo se viene observando en Gipuzkoa un posible aumento de la población nidificante de milano real Milvus milvus. Si bien parcialmente esta realidad se ha asociado a un incremento en el esfuerzo de muestreo, el proceso de colonización y aumento poblacional de la especie en la provincia parece evidente. Así, de la ausencia de aves reproductoras dada según el censo de 2004 se pasó a algo más de 20 parejas durante el periodo 2014-2015. En un contexto de declive en muchas zonas de España, la realidad de la especie en Gipuzkoa supone, hasta cierto punto, un caso anómalo. En este contexto, durante los últimos años se ha invertido un esfuerzo notable en el seguimiento de la especie. Este artículo resume los resultados del seguimiento de milano real en Gipuzkoa, actualizado para la temporada de cría de 2020. Se detectaron 32 territorios (parejas). La distribución de estos nidos en la provincia no es uniforme, ya que se detecta una concentración más alta de ellos en el sector más sudoriental del territorio. Se registró un éxito de cría alto (85,2%), así como una productividad de 2,0 pollos/pareja (rango: 1-3; 1,4 pollos/pareja se sumamos, también, las parejas que no llegaron a reproducirse), lo que confirma que Gipuzkoa es una zona buena para la reproducción de la especie. Esto puede jugar un papel clave no sólo en un posible proceso de consolidación de la población en la región, sino de colonización y reforzamiento poblacional en regiones limítrofes. Siendo Gipuzkoa una provincia muy forestal, el milano real tiende a ocupar zonas con mayor superficie relativa de hábitats abiertos, lo cual pone de relieve el valor de la campiña en la conservación de la especie. En este contexto, es importante impulsar el desarrollo de estudios orientados a determinar el uso del territorio así como las características que definen qué tipo de campiña es óptima para el milano real.
Equity – performance trade-off in water rationing regimes with domestic storage
Authors: Randeniya Aruna , Radhakrishnan Mohanasundar , Sirisena T. A. J. G. , Masih Ilyas , Pathirana Assela
Published: May 2022

Water rationing contributes to inequalities in the water supply. Household storage tanks complicate the performance and the hydraulic modelling of these systems. Rationing is often not based on insights into system performance and fails to achieve equity and the operators struggle to explain the rationing tactics to the stakeholders. Understanding the behaviour of water networks rationed regularly is essential to resolve the supply inequalities. We present a contextual analytical framework for understanding and managing water rationing based on the duration of supply (cycle time), rationing fraction (duration of non-supply) and domestic storage to analyse the equity and performance in the water network. The framework was tested using a model of a distribution network in Kakkapalliya, Sri Lanka, under different rationing schemes. The results show that large household tanks create inequities, which can be reduced through a trade-off by increasing the cycle-time of the rationing with a minor reduction in performance. Very small or non-existent domestic storage also negatively impacts the performance and equity of stressed water networks. Resolution of supply inequalities can be achieved through the trade-off between equity and performance is possible through the operation of the water network and by the regulation of domestic storage in water rationing regimes.
Microplastics in drinking water: a macro issue
Authors: Singh Surya , Trushna Tanwi , Kalyanasundaram Madhanraj , Tamhankar Ashok J. , Diwan Vishal
Published: May 2022

Microplastics are one of the emerging contaminants that have received attention in recent decades due to their adverse effects on human health and the environment. Though microplastics are primarily found in abundance in oceans, freshwater sources and drinking water are not unaffected. Nevertheless, it is not only the microplastics that are harmful; rather their ability to transport contaminants is another serious issue of concern. The contaminant transport ability is affected by various environmental and physico-chemical parameters of microplastics. Lack of effective and targeted water treatment technologies have led intake of microplastics by humans resulting in a variety of health issues. Even though a few regulatory attempts have been made in the direction of curtailing the production and use of microplastics, there is still a long way to go. This paper focuses on various aspects of microplastics’ presence in drinking water, focusing on their contaminant transport ability, human health risks, removal technologies, and the global scenario of concern.
Knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate medical students in Kenya towards solid organ donation and transplantation: Are Africa’s future clinicians prepared?
Authors: Mpekethu Nelson Mweteri , Mongare Newnex Brian , Mutua Victor , Wangari Marie-Claire , von Csefalvay Chris , Ojuka Daniel
Published: May 2022

Background: Solid organ donation and transplantation remains grossly underdeveloped in most African countries. The knowledge and attitude of tomorrow’s professionals may be key to the improvement of these services. Methods: A sample of undergraduate medical students from all the medical schools in Kenya offering Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees were surveyed using a self-administered, web-based questionnaire, between July and September 2018. Results: Of the 303 participants, 167 (55.1%) were female. Only 8.9% of the students had read the laws governing transplantation in Kenya. An even lower percentage (3.3%) felt that they had learned enough about solid organ donation and transplantation from their medical curriculum. More than half (53%) of the respondents would subscribe as solid organ donors, which reduced to 47% when it came to consenting to donating their relatives’ organs. Less than half of the students (40%) considered they would be comfortable introducing the topic or confident answering questions (23%) related to organ donation and transplantation. Only 9.9% of the sample had ever spoken to a patient about organ donation. There was no significant association between level of study (preclinical versus clinical) and comfort introducing the topic of organ donation (P = 0.206) or experience talking to a patient about the subject (P = 0.102). Conclusion: Undergraduate medical students have significant knowledge gaps regarding organ donation and transplantation and feel ill-prepared to approach a potential donor or transplant recipient.
4º Congresso Português de Building Information Modelling vol. 1 - ptBIM
Authors: Granja José , Martins João Poças
Published: May 2022

Livro de atas do Congresso ptBIM 2022, onde se promove um fórum de discussão técnico-científica em língua Portuguesa nas metodologias ‘Building Information Modelling’ (BIM), envolvendo a participação ativa das comunidades profissional e académica das áreas de Arquitetura e Engenharia. Pretende-se enfatizar os problemas e esforços de implementação na Indústria da Construção e reforçar as redes de profissionais que incorporam práticas BIM nas suas atividades. https://ptbim.org/
4º congresso português de ‘Building Information Modelling’ vol. 2 - ptBIM
Authors: Figueiredo Bruno , Martins João Poças , Granja José , Lino José Carlos , Azenha Miguel
Published: May 2022

Livro de atas do Congresso ptBIM 2022, onde se promove um fórum de discussão técnico-científica em língua Portuguesa nas metodologias ‘Building Information Modelling’ (BIM), envolvendo a participação ativa das comunidades profissional e académica das áreas de Arquitetura e Engenharia. Pretende-se enfatizar os problemas e esforços de implementação na Indústria da Construção e reforçar as redes de profissionais que incorporam práticas BIM nas suas atividades. https://ptbim.org/
Comparative analysis of the sustainable dimensions of food security with COVID-19 and climate change: A case study
Authors:   Department of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria, et al. Igberi
Published: May 2022

This study examined the comparative analysis of the sustainable dimension of food security with COVID-19 and climate change in the Ebonyi State of Nigeria. It is aimed at developing a scientific response to the basic dimensions of food security in this era of COVID-19. This study employed purposive and random sampling techniques to select 180 respondents from the area using a structured questionnaire. ANOVA technique was used to validate the quantitative statistics of the results. Results showed that the COVID-19 era caused more harm to agricultural production leading to a drastic reduction in agricultural yields, food supply chain, and agricultural inputs and materials in the area. There was a forceful drop in availability, affordability, accessibility, stability, and utility of agricultural inputs and materials in the area as compared to the period prior to the pandemic which showed significant increases in agricultural yields and the food supply chain. The perception of respondents to climate change was recorded as a major threat affecting food security in the area. Government subsidization of agricultural inputs and materials, as well as the adoption of proven climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, were overtly recommended.
Associations Between Plasma Concentrations of Lenvatinib and Angiopoietin and Clinical Responses to Lenvatinib Therapy in Japanese Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Authors: KUMAGAI MAHO , NAGAHAMA MITSUJI , AKAMINE YUMIKO , OZEKI TOMOKO , SUZUKI AKIFUMI , SUGINO KIMINORI , ITO KOICHI , MIURA MASATOMO
Published: May 2022

Background/Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between the plasma concentration of Lenvatinib (C0), the levels of angiopoietin (Ang)-1 and Ang-2, and clinical responses to lenvatinib therapy in patients with thyroid cancer. Patients and Methods: Lenvatinib C0 and Ang were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. Results: The median decrease rates of Ang-1 and Ang-2 at 1 month after treatment from baseline were –15.3% and –48.4%, respectively. However, the decrease in the levels of Ang-1 and Ang-2 at 1 month from baseline did not correlate with C0. In patients with partial response (PR) and stable disease, Ang-2 at 1 month was significantly lower than Ang-2 at baseline. The area under the ROC for PR prediction was 0.667, giving the best sensitivity (69.2%) and specificity (73.9%) at a threshold of decrease rate of Ang-2 of –49.83%. Conclusion: The decrease in Ang-2 at 1 month of treatment from baseline may be important as a biomarker of the inhibitory effect of lenvatinib on angiogenesis.
ZAP70 Activation Compensates for Loss of Class IA PI3K Isoforms Through Activation of the JAK–STAT3 Pathway
Authors: DEMIR MELIKE , CIZMECIOGLU ONUR
Published: May 2022

Background/Aim: Tyrosine kinases have crucial functions in cell signaling and proliferation. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway is frequently deregulated in human cancer and is an essential regulator of cellular proliferation. We aimed to determine which tyrosine kinases contribute to resistance elicited by PI3K silencing and inhibition. Materials and Methods: To mimic catalytic inactivation of p110α/β, specific p110α (BYL719) and p110β (KIN193) inhibitors were used in addition to genetic knock-out in in vitro assays. Cell viability was assessed using crystal violet staining, whereas cellular transformation ability was analyzed by soft-agar growth assays. Results: Activated zeta chain of T-cell receptor-associated protein kinase 70 (ZAP70) generated resistance to PI3K inhibition. This resistance was via activation of the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK/STAT3) axis. We demonstrated that activated ZAP70 has a high transforming capability associated with the formation of malignant phenotype in untransformed cells and has the potential to be a tumor-initiating factor in cancer cells. Conclusion: ZAP70 may be a potent driver of proliferation and transformation in untransformed cells and is implicated in resistance to PI3K inhibitors in cancer cells.
Identification of Germline Mutations in Genes Involved in Classic FAP in Patients from Northern Brazil
Authors: DI FELIPE ÁVILA ALCANTARA DIEGO , LIMA JÚNIOR SERGIO FIGUEIREDO , DE ASSUMPÇÃO PAULO PIMENTEL , LAMARÃO LETICIA MARTINS , DE CASTRO SANT’ANNA CARLA , MOREIRA-NUNES CAROLINE AQUINO , BURBANO ROMMEL RODRIGUEZ
Published: May 2022

Background: Colorectal cancer is a common cancer worldwide, with 5-10% of cases being hereditary. Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome (FAP) is caused by germline mutations in the APC gene or rarely in the MUTYH gene. Patients and Methods: This work did not identify germline mutations in the MUTYH, NTHL1, POLD1 and POLE genes in 15 individuals belonging to five families with classic FAP, who had the mutation in the APC gene confirmed in a previous study. Our results support mutations in the APC gene as the main genetic contribution of classical FAP with severe phenotype. In the family that had the most aggressive form of the disease, we performed an array-based Comparative Genomic Hybridization analysis and identified the germinal loss of an allele of the NOTCH2 and BMPR2 genes in the mother (proband) and daughter. In order to validate the involvement of these genes in the other four families of this study, we analyzed the DNA copy number variation in the peripheral blood of the 15 participants. Results: FAP is a syndrome with considerable genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity and this phenomenon may explain the presence of secondary genetic alterations, such as the allelic loss of NOTCH2 and BMPR2 genes, found only in one family in this study. The CNV analysis confirmed that only the two members of the FAP2 family (patient 02H and 02F) had a deletion of these two genes, as the aCGH methodology had found. The other study participants did not show allelic loss for these two genes. Conclusion: Validation in a larger number of families could confirm the presence of these new genetic alterations in classic FAP and improve understanding of the different types of aggressiveness of the disease.
Los espacios escolares transformados: Narrativas y dibujos sobre la experiencia escolar en pandemia
Authors: Dussel Inés , Páez Triviño Yuri Constanza
Published: May 2022

Este artículo analiza las transformaciones del espacio escolar durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en algunas escuelas mexicanas, a partir de entrevistas a directores y docentes de ocho entidades federativas y de relatos y dibujos de estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. Se plantean algunas reflexiones conceptuales sobre el espacio y la materialidad escolares, en relación con las narrativas y representaciones visuales de la experiencia escolar reciente. Se señala la importancia del ámbito escolar como espacio de lo público y como espacio otro, de umbral y pasaje, rasgos que han perdido especificidad y potencia en el contexto de la pandemia.
Unidas y desunidas en ambientes polarizados. Participación de mujeres sonorenses en los conflictos Iglesia-Estado
Authors: Almada Bay Ignacio
Published: May 2022

Reseña de: Elizabeth Cejudo Ramos. “El gobierno no puede más que Dios”. Género, ciudadanía y conflicto Iglesia-Estado en el Sonora posrevolucionario. Hermosillo, Universidad de Sonora. Col. Textos Académicos 148, 2021.
Breaking the Fetters and Taking Charge: A Reading of an Aboriginal Woman’s Memoir
Authors: Dulta Aditya Singh
Published: May 2022

Twenty-first century Australia is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic democracy, a developed and prosperous nation. However, it’s history of ‘settler colonialism’ has its own shades of grey. The original inhabitants of Australia were the Aboriginals who resided in the island territory for about more than 40,000 years till 1788, that is, about 234 years from now. However, their share in the total population of Australia has dwindled to about 2.5%. Even today, they are at the fringes of society, both economically and politically. The mainstream discourse, which is white, male and written from a Euro-centric perspective, brushes under the carpet such inconvenient facts. The dominant narrative presents a much distorted picture of Australian history and culture, eulogizing the colonizers and demonizing the Aboriginals as barbarous heathens who were in dire need of being reformed, civilized, cultured and Christianized. Few Aboriginals, who have managed to ascend the economic ladder take this responsibility of speaking up and revealing their community’s story, history, culture and what was and is being done to them. The present paper is a reading of one such memoir by an Aboriginal woman, Am I Black Enough for You? (2012) by Anita Heiss. What is unique about Heiss is that unlike majority of her people, she is educated, urban, economically independent, an academic and an established author. Her predicament is also unique, which is, the accusation from her white peers of false claims to Aboriginal heritage for upward mobility by grabbing government doles for the minorities. The paper is a humble attempt to contest the pervasive cultural stereotype which portrays the Aboriginal race as primitive, backward, illiterate, unhygienic, savage and doomed to extinction. The paper attempts to analyze the historical, social and economic reasons for their post-1788 disadvantageous position. The paper also strives to emphasize that with support from the government and the people, the same Aboriginal race could once again be an engine for nation-building. Moreover, besides demolishing the lies propagated by the colonizers and presenting their own truth, authors like Heiss reach out to the larger community beyond the individual self.
Recurrence of Fishery Conflicts between Indigenous on Lake Kossou at Bouafla in the Town of Bouafle
Authors: Yves Falle Landry
Published: May 2022

Côte d'Ivoire is dotted with many rivers that promote and facilitate fishing activity. But many conflicts disrupt this activity, particularly in inland fishing at Bouaflé on Lake Kossou. These conflicts generally involve Gouro and Ayaou indigenous populations in the village of Bouafla and tend to be recurrent. The objective of this study is therefore to understand and explain the causes of this situation in the village of Bouafla. This study is based on a qualitative approach based on information collection techniques such as documentary research, interview, direct observation. Thus, these identified data were analyzed by the strategic analysis. The results of our research have shown us that the scarcity of arable land, the refusal to abandon certain prohibited fishing techniques, the lack of awareness of the use of certain products that are harmful to fishing activity are all factors that have favored the recurrence of fishing conflicts between indigenous people in Kossou.
La imagen del burro frente a la del hombre en Platero y yo de Juan Ramón Jiménez y El burro de Al Hakim de Tawfik Al-Hakim. Análisis constrastivo de (des)cortesía verbal
Authors: Elhalwany Manar Ahmed
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el contraste entre la imagen del burro y la del ser humano en Platero y yo, del escritor español Juan Ramón Jiménez, y El burro de Al-Hakim, del egipcio Tawfik Al-Hakim. Se examinan los actos verbales que designan a cada uno, para ello, se retoma el concepto de actividad en la representación social que propone Goffman (1967), así como las estrategias elaboradas por Brown y Levinson en el principio de cortesía (1987). Tanto el escritor español como el egipcio destacan la imagen positiva del burro frente a la del hombre y la mujer, modificando la percepción negativa del estereotipo del animal. En ambas obras se emplean actos verbales que salvaguardan la imagen del animal, mientras que los actos que representan al ser humano amenazan su consideración.
Protección sui generis y la propiedad intelectual de la medicina tradicional en Oaxaca, México
Authors: Martínez Aguilar Gabriela , Sesia Paola María , Campos Navarro Roberto
Published: May 2022

Esta investigación realiza una revisión de las posibilidades de protección legal de la medicina tradicional, utilizando el ejemplo de Oaxaca, con miras a poderse aplicar al resto del país; con el fin de proponer herramientas legales prácticas, plantear su uso legítimo y brindar a sus titulares, opciones fundamentadas para defender sus saberes y prácticas. Es una investigación cualitativa, a partir de estudios etnográficos a médicos tradicionales y parteras zapotecos, mixes e ikoots de Oaxaca, con aproximación a la investigación-acción y contrastada con diversas fuentes nacionales e internacionales. Se conciliaron elementos culturales con categorías jurídicas adaptadas mediante un proceso de protección denominado sui generis que promueva un tratamiento superior a política pública de la medicina tradicional en México, a partir del contexto oaxaqueño. Con este ejemplo, se propone la elaboración detallada de una Gran Base de Datos de la Medicina Tradicional de Oaxaca, como prototipo local que implica en sí misma fundamentos jurídicos necesarios y suficientes para evitar su uso, apropiación y explotación ilegal o indebida en términos de su propiedad intelectual ejercida por parte de sus derecho-habientes originarios y legítimos.
Periodismo alternativo en contextos de violencia. Características y desafíos de dos experiencias situadas en México
Authors: Gómez Rodríguez Gabriela , Celecia Pérez Cosette
Published: May 2022

Las precarias condiciones laborales de los periodistas en un contexto de violencia en México inciden en la emergencia de nuevos medios digitales que se conciben como actores y que priorizan el compromiso cívico y la autonomía editorial. A este periodismo lo catalogamos como “alternativo”. A partir del análisis de ZonaDocs y Tráfico ZMG en términos de agenda, enfoque, organización y gestión, proponemos una definición situada de periodismo alternativo y examinamos sus desafíos para mantener y consolidar su labor. La metodología de este texto, de carácter mixto, empleó la entrevista semiestructurada y el análisis de contenido, mientras el marco teórico se apoya en los estudios sobre sistemas mediáticos y la sociología de la producción de noticias. Entre los resultados encontramos que la independencia, el civismo y la colaboración derivan del desempeño de ZonaDocs y Tráfico ZMG en tres ámbitos estratégicos que confirman su carácter alternativo: el económico, que repercute en la autonomía editorial; el de la asunción de los roles profesionales, que parte de entender la labor periodística desde el compromiso social, y el organizativo, derivado de esquemas horizontales de trabajo, redes de cooperación y participación ciudadana.
El ius constitutionale commune en América Latina a la luz de El concepto de lo político de Carl Schmitt
Authors: Bogdandy Armin von
Published: May 2022

Esta contribución tiene como objeto desarrollar el enfoque del ius constitutionale commune en América Latina (ICCAL) en torno al constitucionalismo transformador regional, mediante el análisis de El concepto de lo político de Carl Schmitt. Este análisis articula el ICCAL diferenciándolo de la actual reacción nacionalista, centrada en los Estadosnación; enuncia las debilidades conceptuales de esta reacción y propone una alternativa con el programa normativo del constitucionalismo transformador latinoamericano. Asimismo, discute mediante la crítica del texto de Schmitt, criterios para la construcción teórica del derecho público, y también refleja el ICCAL como teoría jurídica.
Implementation of Encryption and decryption Methodologies
Authors: H Lohit , C Dr. Umarani
Published: May 2022

Abstract: With the internet having reached a level that merges with our lives, growing explosively during the last several decades, data security has become a main concern for anyone connected to the web. Data security ensures that our data is only accessible by the intended receiver and prevents any modification or alteration of data. In order to achieve this level of security, various algorithms and methods have been developed. Cryptography can be defined as techniques that cipher data, depending on specific algorithms that make the data unreadable to the human eye unless decrypted by algorithms that are predefined by the sender.
Sentence Formation Using NLP on the Basis of American Sign Language
Authors: Gajjar Kevin , Agrawal Aman , Gonsalves Arran , Singh Gargi
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Natural language processing at its core is a method to understand, process and utilize human language that helps in the development of different tools. One such field where this tool can be used for is sign language which is the primary method of communication for the impaired which usually requires a translator to interpret the meaning for those who do not have the knowledge. This paper aims to propose a method that can translate recognized signed words from ASL into proper grammatically correct English sentences with the use of different NLP techniques and parsing it into a Lexicalized Tree Adjoining Grammar (LTAG) using LALR parser. This approach uses a LTAG which is a lexicon that is organized on grammar and vocabulary of the English language and connects in a group of trees. The output matrix of words from the sign recognition is used as an input for the Parts of Speech (POS) tagger that will be parsed into the grammar tree giving a proper English sentence which will be verified by using Language Tool to check the grammar of the final sentence. Keywords: Sentence Formation, American Sign Language, Natural Language Processing, Sign Language recognition, Grammar mapping
Studies on Effect of Tool Pin Profiles and Welding Parameters on the Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys AA5052 & AA6063
Authors: Ravendra Jujavarapu Sai , Veerendra Palukuri
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process that uses the frictional heat generated by the rotating tool to soften the metals to form the joint. It is an effective technique for joining dissimilar aluminum alloys and finds its application in various fields such as aerospace and automotive industries. FSW process is energy efficient and environment friendly process. This FSW can produce joints with higher mechanical and metallurgical properties. Formerly, FSW was adopted for low melting metals like aluminum alloys. The various FSW parameters play a vital role in determining the quality of the welded joint. The parameters included in the study of different tool pin profiles (circular, pentagon and taper). FEA analysis will be performed for friction stir welding of Aluminum alloy 5052 and AA6063 at different tool pin profiles using ANSYS. This paper mainly focuses on studying the effect of different tool pin profiles on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the dissimilar AA5052 and AA6063 aluminum alloy joints. The weld quality characteristics like microstructure, micro-hardness, and tensile properties of the joints are analyzed and presented for three different tool pin profiles. It is observed from the result that the joint fabricated using three different tool pin profiles exhibits the better mechanical properties when compared to other joints. Index Terms: Friction stir welding, Aluminium alloys, AA5052, AA6063, Dissimilar welding.
IoT Enabled Shipping Containers with Location Tracking and Environment Monitoring
Authors: Devraj Gowru , Kumar Mallam Tharun , Reddy Challa Sahith , Kumar Gulla Apoorva , Varma Kota Shivaji
Published: May 2022

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices and objects that connect to provide services to users. Up to 50 billion IoT devices are expected to be deployed by 2020, according to estimates. new products and services For example, integrating IoT into traditional transportation systems provides increased visibility and traceability, allowing for remote monitoring of transported products. Containers carrying donated organs should be tightly sealed, kept below a particular temperature, and positioned in a physically safe location in traditional shipping and freight systems to reduce the risk of harm from jerking and unintentional dropping. This paper describes a smart shipping container system that incorporates the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol, and Docker images for shipping container surveillance that is both effective and remote. Keywords: IoT, Shipping Containers, Arduino, DHT11 Sensor, LDR Sensor, MQ2 sensor, LCD, Cloud, GPS
Campus Second-Hand Buy and Sell Application
Authors: Giri Ankeet , Reddy Arekuti Sai Ganesh , . Abhishek , Sai Mohan , Mamidisetti Sai
Published: May 2022

Abstract: The rise and development of Internet led us to a period, and brought all of us to a very convenience life, shopping and selling on the internet has gradually risen to the mainstream and become an important part of students life, Student are not very good at handling the resources which led to the waste of the resources and economic loss also, based on this we designed campus second-hand buy and sell application system for the convenience of the students which provides them information browsing, online communication and background data management system and along with it some other functions. It provides a quick and hassle free online second-hand buy and sell platform which helps students realize the value of second-hand items and let them access cheap and satisfied second-hand products. It is environmental helps to reduce e waste as well as economical with great practical values. Keywords: Campus second-hand products; Online selling; Application system; E-commerce website; Internet; online shopping
Online Shopping for Retail Sector for B2C Collaboration using Android Studio
Authors: Umaratkar Prof. Girish B. , Chambhare Pratik P. , Fartade Dhiraj S. , Gayakwad Amrapali S. , Jumade Dipali P. , Nandeshwar Nikita C. , Kalbande Ranjeet P.
Published: May 2022

A Online Shopping for Retail Sector for B2C Collaboration using Android Studio is an app which allows merchants in developing counters to advertise and sell their goods. This would permit rural communities to make their wares available to the rest of the world. The objective of this project is to create a portal which would allow product information to be updated securely using a mobile device and will allow users to buy form the merchant. The main concern is given to local store to expand their business and work. In the future the internet will become whole and soul to the business fields, each and every trade is going to be done through it so this app may be helpful to the business person in this running world. The project E-commerce for SME’s, is aimed to investigate the business potential of Internet for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s) mainly in the UK and identifying the benefits and problems brought by the new medium. The Internet is offering SMEs a number of new opportunities that are cost effective and reliable (to a certain extent), thereby for the first time, providing them with an opportunity to compete with their larger counterparts. This project discusses the problems that SME’s face while using or trying to use this technology. Problems, which are mainly cost, and skill based. Keywords: E-commerce, SMEs.
Stock Market Prediction Using LSTM
Authors: Abubaker Shaikh Shoieb , Farid Syed Rouf
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Different machine learning algorithms are discussed in this literature review. These algorithms can be used for predicting the stock market. The prediction of the stock market is one of the challenging tasks that must have to be handled.In this paper, it is discussed how the machine learning algorithms can be used for predicting the stock value. Different attributes are identified that can be used for training the algorithm for this purpose. Some of the other factors are also discussed that can have an effect on the stock value. Keywords: Machine learning, stock market prediction, literature review, artificial neural network, support vector machine, genetic algorithm, investment decision, RNN, LSTM.
Incidencia de flebitis en pacientes pediátricos con catéter periférico en una institución de Manizales
Authors: Campiño-Valderrama Sandra Milena , Yaquibe-Murcia Jhon Fredy , Aristizábal-Cardona Sandra Milena , Henao-Lasso Estefany , Ramírez-Botero Melissa , Vinasco-Rodriguez Maria Alejandra
Published: May 2022

Introducción: El cuidado de enfermería en áreas clínicas requiere conocimiento, habilidad y experiencia. El tratamiento de una persona hospitalizada usualmente necesita un acceso venoso, en este procedimiento pueden presentarse complicaciones, siendo la flebitis e infiltración las principalmente reportadas. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de flebitis en pacientes pediátricos con catéter corto periférico de acuerdo con el grado de la misma y diversos factores implicados en su aparición. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, prospectivo, observacional y documental realizado entre octubre 2018 a febrero 2019. Resultados: Se encontró una tasa de incidencia de flebitis de 18,5%. De 849 niños con catéter venoso periférico, 157 reportaron flebitis; de ellos 52,2% presentaron flebitis grado I; 29,9%, grado II; 15,3% grado III y 2,5% grado IV. El 78% de los niños presentó peso y talla adecuados para la edad. La flebitis identificada se relacionó al catéter preventivo y asociado a medicamentos como cefalotina y dipirona, así como la presentación en la etapa de infancia y adolescencia de flebitis grado I. Conclusiones: La identificación de la flebitis, sus grados y correlación con las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, permiten establecer acciones de cuidado y fomento de estrategias para mejorar la atención y los estándares de alta calidad.
Aplicaciones terapéuticas del eculizumab
Authors: Campos-González Natalia , Ruiz-Jiménez Susana , Rodríguez-Jiménez Johanna , Chacón-Jiménez Luz
Published: May 2022

Introducción: El eculizumab es un anticuerpo monoclonal de tipo IgG diseñado para el tratamiento de la hemoglobinuria paroxística nocturna (HPN), en el que su diana farmacológica forma parte del sistema del complemento. Su mecanismo de acción ha permitido implementarlo en el tratamiento de enfermedades huérfanas, como el síndrome urémico hemolítico atípico (SUHa), trastorno del espectro de la neuromielitis óptica (TENMO) y miastenia gravis, cuya incidencia, es baja. Asimismo, es viable en el tratamiento de Guillain Barré y el síndrome antifosfolípido catastrófico (CAPS).  Objetivo: Evidenciar aplicaciones terapéuticas del eculizumab y beneficios más significativos en algunos padecimientos. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó búsqueda bibliográfica en el periodo 2010–2021, en bases de datos: Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed y Scielo, utilizando como palabra clave “eculizumab”. Posteriormente, se afinó la búsqueda utilizando palabras claves asociadas a enfermedades tratadas con este medicamento. Resultados: Se identificó el mecanismo de acción del fármaco y su efecto sobre la patogénesis de hemoglobinuria paroxística nocturna, síndrome urémico atípico, miastenia gravis generalizada refractaria, trastorno del espectro de la neuromielitis óptica, síndromes antifosfolípidos catastrófico y Guillain-Barré. Conclusiones: El eculizumab tiene una alta seguridad y capacidad para tratar y disminuir síntomas de diversas enfermedades que involucran el sistema del complemento.
Factores etiológicos de abscesos periodontales: Una patología emergente. Informe de tres casos
Authors: Díaz-Caballero Antonio José , Rivera-Peñates Diana Marcela , Anaya-Guzmán Laura Isabel
Published: May 2022

Introducción: La presencia de abscesos periodontales es la tercera emergencia dental más frecuente (6%-14%). Objetivo: Reportar información sobre diferentes factores etiológicos de absceso periodontal en tres pacientes. Descripción de casos: Primer caso, mujer de 52 años quien acudió a consulta por sangrado espontáneo, al examen clínico se evidenció sangrado al sondaje (SS), presencia de bolsas periodontales (BP) y cálculos (C); como tratamiento se realizó raspado y alisado radicular (RAR), complementado con detoxificación con tetraciclina y tratamiento farmacológico posoperatorio. Segundo caso, hombre de 27 años quien acudió a consulta por agrandamiento de encía, se observó (SS), y (BP); se retiró la lesión y se realizó (RAR). Tercer caso, hombre de 21 años quien acudió a consulta de control, al examen clínico se evidenció presencia de cálculos en órganos dentarios y bolsas periodontales en órganos dentarios 16-17; se utilizó (RAR) complementado con detoxificación con tetraciclina y tratamiento farmacológico posoperatorio. Conclusión: La etiología del absceso periodontal en el primer y último caso se basó en la falta de profundidad durante el raspado y alisado radicular, y en el segundo estuvo relacionado a impactación de alimentos. El identificar la etiología permite determinar diagnóstico, pronóstico y tratamiento ideal.
Detection, characterization and management of brinjal little leaf disease in Assam
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013, India, Dutta D.S. , Kalita M.K. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali-784 176, India, Nath P.D. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013, India
Published: May 2022

Aim: To record the prevalence, detection, molecular and biological characterization of phytoplasma associated with brinjal little leaf disease in Assam and its management. Methodology: Roving survey was conducted during the 2018-2020 brinjal growing seasons to record the disease incidence and symptoms associated with the disease. Insect and dodder transmission studies were carried out along with tetracycline tests. Further, molecular detection of all the samples collected during the survey and after dodder and insect transmission studies were done through PCR assays by using universal primers. Results: The disease incidence varied from 3.62 to 23.63 per cent in surveyed districts. Transmission studies revealed that Hishimonus phycitis (Dist.) is acting as a vector of brinjal little leaf phytoplasma and found to be transmitted by dodder (Cuscuta campestris). The phylogenetic analysis indicated that the Brinjal little leaf phytoplasma understudy was associated with ‘Candidatus phytoplasma trifolii’ and plants like Datura stramonium play a major role as potential alternate host of the phytoplasma. Further, studies on the effect of the antibiotic tetracycline hydrochloride in managing the disease elucidated that the antibiotic was effective only for temporary remission of symptoms. Interpretation: This study reveals a broad picture about the incidence, phytoplasma associated with the disease, putative leafhopper vector transmitting the phytoplasma in the field, alternate host harbouring the phytoplasma, and effect of antibiotic on the disease suppression, which will be useful to develop effective management strategies.
O Nível de Serviço Logístico: uma pesquisa survey nas redes de varejo de material de construção localizadas no Litoral Norte do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Silva Rafael Mozart , Vieira Guilherme Bergmann Borges
Published: May 2022

A busca pela prestação de um serviço logístico de excelência tem se tornado o objetivo de diversas empresas que perceberam no atendimento e por meio da prestação de serviço uma forma de superar as expectativas dos clientes, a fim de garantir a sua lealdade e conquistar novos mercados. Dentro desse contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar o nível de serviço logístico prestado a redes de varejo de material de construção localizadas no Litoral Norte do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul por uma distribuidora de produtos utilizados na construção civil. A metodologia de pesquisa utilizada se classifica quanto ao objetivo como quantitativa descritiva, tendo sido operacionalizada por meio de uma survey. Os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa, demonstraram que a empresa possui um nível de satisfação médio de 58,62% em relação ao serviço logístico prestado junto aos seus clientes