bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREVALENCE, ECONOMIC IMPACT AND THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN ACUTE INFECTIOUS PODODERMATITIS IN SHEEP
Authors: GRECU Marian , TANASE Oana , Mădălina Elena HENEA Mădălina Elena , NASTASA Valentin , RIMBU Cristina Mihaela
Published: February 2023

This study assessed seasonal incidence, economic losses, the efficacy of therapeutic protocols, the recovery time of affected animals and specific prophylactic measures applied to sheep with acute infectious pododermatitis. The studies were conducted over a period of 12 months in 3 different sheep farms from private units in the same area. The results of the study showed an increased incidence of the disease in all 3 farms, with an average of 26.94% of the sheep flock. The incidence of the disease was increased in the months of April-May-June-July and September-October (30%), when there were heavy rains. The high morbidity led to economic losses through the decrease in milk production by approximately 30% and the decrease in the weight of the sheep by 10.58% (4.2 kg) of their normal weight. The therapeutic protocol applied locally as well as parenterally, combined with a foot bath with 10% zinc sulphate solution, were effective in treating acute infectious pododermatitis of sheep. The average recovery time (days) was approximately the same in the three groups of sheep (5.25 ± 0.68 days for cases with moderate diseases and 10.2 ± 0.22 for cases with severe diseases).
The effect of dietary taurine and its potential biosynthesis on juvenile grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) performance
Authors: Koven William , Bracha Chen , Nixon Oriya , Israeli Dor , Tandler Amos , Meiri-Ashkenazi Iris , Rosenfeld Hanna
Published: February 2023

The grey mullet is a catadromous species that spawns in the taurine-rich seawater environment, followed by the young fish generally migrating to less saline, low taurine waters during the larva-juvenile transition. Consequently, this study aimed to (1) determines whether there is a dietary taurine requirement in juvenile grey mullet for enhanced growth and (2) the potential for taurine biosynthesis. The experimental system consisted of sixteen 400-l V-tanks, where filtered, UV-treated ambient seawater (40 ‰) entered the bottom of the tanks at a rate of 7 tank exchanges/day. This allowed the testing of four 1 mm pelleted diets (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% taurine DW diet) in replicates of 4 tanks/treatment for 58 days. Grey mullet juveniles demonstrated (P<0.05) a specific requirement for a 0.5% taurine DW diet for improved growth. Fish fed the taurine diets displayed populations with a markedly (P < 0.05) higher average number of surviving fish (23.4±1.1) of moderately sized (10- 20 g) cohorts than smaller (< 10 g) individuals (12.5±1.1). In contrast, the fish fed the taurine control (0% taurine) exhibited similar average numbers of small and moderate sized fish (18.0±3.6-20.0±4.1). Dietary taurine accumulated highly (P<0.05) in the muscles in a dose dependent manner but less so (P<0.05) in eyes, and liver. The gene expression of liver cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase (CSD) exhibited an upregulation (P<0.05) with taurine diets from 0 to 1% but was down regulated (P<0.05) in fish fed the 2% taurine DW diet.
Geoffroy’s Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus)
Authors: Sandoval Gabriela , Arteaga Alejandro
Published: February 2023

This is the species account about the Geoffroy’s Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Relación entre aprendizaje y hábitos saludables en Educación Infantil (Relationship between learning and healthy habits in Early Childhood Education)
Authors: Alonso Vargas Jose Manuel , González Valero Gabriel , Puertas Molero Pilar , Salvador Pérez Federico , Melguizo Ibáñez Eduardo
Published: February 2023

La salud y el aprendizaje son, entre otros, elementos sobre los que estructurar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los escolares de Educación Infantil, en este sentido se plantea un estudio con los objetivos de describir y comparar los niveles sociodemográficos, de hábitos saludables y aprendizaje de escolares en la segunda etapa de Educación Infantil. En este trabajo han participado 95 alumnos, del segundo ciclo de Educación Infantil, de la capital de Granada. Se han utilizado para la recogida de datos un cuestionario sociodemográfico, el cuestionario de adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea (KIDMED) y la Escala Preescolar de Conductas de Aprendizaje (PLBS). Como principales resultados se obtiene que aparece una dieta óptima en la mayoría de los participantes y cifras similares en las tres dimensiones de conductas de aprendizaje. En cuanto al género, las chicas obtuvieron valores más bajos en dieta óptima, en contraposición a las conductas de aprendizaje donde sus datos son superiores. No se encontraron relaciones entre Dieta Mediterránea y aprendizaje.
Palabras clave: Hábitos saludables; salud; aprendizaje; conductas de aprendizaje; Educación Infantil.
Abstract. Health and learning are, among others, elements on which to structure the teaching-learning process of Early Childhood Education students, in this sense a study is proposed with the objectives of describing and comparing the sociodemographic levels, of healthy habits and learning of schoolchildren in the second stage of Early Childhood Education. 95 Students, from the second cycle of Early Childhood Education, from the capital of Granada, have participated in this work. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Questionnaire (KIDMED) and the Preschool Learning Behavior Scale (PLBS) were used for data collection. As main results, it is obtained that an optimal diet appears in most of the participants and similar figures in the three dimensions of learning behaviours. Regarding gender, girls obtained lower values ​​in optimal diet, as opposed to learning behaviours where their data are higher. No relationships were found between the Mediterranean Diet and learning.
Keywords: Healthy habits; Health; learning; learning behaviours; Childhood Education.
A burocracia de nível de rua e a articulação de políticas públicas para a infância e a adolescência
Authors:   , Pinheiro Keila Cardoso
Published: February 2023

Neste trabalho, buscou-se analisar, sob a lente da burocracia no nível de rua, como os conselheiros tutelares desempenham o papel de articuladores na política local para a infância e a adolescência, bem como identificar os aspectos que favorecem/desfavorecem esse papel. Dessa forma, objetivou-se compreender a atuação do conselheiro tutelar como burocrata de nível de rua no contexto da Rede de Proteção à Infância e à Adolescência. Este estudo foi realizado nas unidades do Conselho Tutelar do município de Manaus-AM. Trata-se de uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, com coleta de dados via entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturados e pesquisa documental, sendo o exame dos dados realizado pela análise de conteúdo categorial e as categorias definidas, a priori, com base na obra do teórico Lipsky, ou seja: gestão, regras, demandas e casos e condições de trabalho. A pesquisa apontou que os principais aspetos que desfavorecem a ação do conselheiro tutelar são recorrentes para aqueles que atuam na linha de frente, nas condições de trabalho desfavoráveis e com recursos limitados e ruídos na comunicação. Como aspectos positivos, a pesquisa evidenciou o conselheiro como um profissional com perfil dinâmico e criativo para criar estratégias para sanar as inconformidades, como também identificou o apoio da comunidade e da Igreja e a experiência em ações e projetos sociais como principais fatores que motivaram os conselheiros a atuarem na área. A discricionariedade, típica do burocrata de nível de rua, foi apontada como aspecto favorável enquanto possibilita mais liberdade para a ação, embora esta seja limitada em razão da falta de controle e das poucas normas de execução. O estudo também enfatizou a necessidade de que as políticas sociais precisam de mais atenção do Poder Público e que burocratas de nível de rua perpassam da visão tecnicista de apenas atender, requisitar ou preencher formulários para um papel de articulador, aquele que de fato faz a política pública, como afirma Lipsky. Palavras-chave: Burocracia de Nível de Rua. Burocratas. Articulação de políticas públicas. Crianças e adolescentes.
Políticas públicas de renda: disputas orçamentárias e resultados em países da OCDE e renda básica universal no Brasil em meio à pandemia do COVID-19
Authors:   , Botelho Luciano Henrique Fialho
Published: February 2023

No contexto de ampliação das dificuldades socioeconômicas, degradação do mercado de trabalho assalariado e erupção das consequências socioeconômicas da pandemia do COVID- 19, entende-se que as políticas públicas de renda são importantes promotoras bem-estar social. Assim, procurou-se apresentar e avaliar a evolução dos orçamentos públicos destinados às políticas de renda (renda condicionada, auxílio-desemprego e previdência e pensão) e os resultados dessas em termos de vinculação a ações fiscais (tributação e mercado financeiro) e promoção de proteção (cobertura de riscos) e investimento (geração de capacidades) social, nos países da OCDE, e o efeito da renda emergencial executada no contexto da pandemia do COVID-19 sobre a formação da agenda pública para implementação da Renda Básica Universal (RBU) no Brasil. Em termos literários, debateu-se sobre o Estado de bem-estar social; políticas públicas de renda e a Renda Básica Universal (RBU); ações fiscais alinhadas ao bem-estar social; efeito crowding-out e crowding-in; orçamentos públicos, neoliberalismo e austeridade; desenvolvimento, desigualdade de renda e pobreza; políticas públicas e agenda pública e panoramas socioeconômicas e a pandemia do COVID- 19. Foram realizados estudos qualitativos e quantitativos a partir de pesquisas bibliográficas; análises de conteúdo fundamentadas em categorias; análises estatísticas descritivas e exploratórias; análises gráficas e de correlações; testes de causalidade de Granger e modelos de regressão em painel curto System GMM, com dados entre 1970 e 2019 para países da OCDE e recortes no período da pandemia do COVID-19 (2020-2022) no Brasil. Observou-se fortalecimento dos orçamentos de políticas públicas de renda em países da OCDE. Contudo, tornou-se clara a necessidade ações conjuntas, em especial em sistemas fiscais, para amparar tais políticas em virtude de novas dificuldades orçamentárias em contexto de austeridade e tendências de exclusões nas relações com orçamentos de serviços públicos. Observou-se, ademais, os resultados de entrega de bem-estar de cada tipo de políticas de renda, com ênfase na mitigação de concentração de renda. As consequências da pandemia do COVID-19 tiveram papel de agente acelerador sobre a percepção social favorável às transferências de renda, todavia não foram suficientes para impulsionar a entrada da RBU na agenda pública brasileira, em função ainda do predomínio de aspectos macroeconômicos neoliberais sobre essa, o que dificultou o fluxo político, e também por dificuldades financeiras e técnicas no fluxo de soluções, com base na avaliação a partir do Modelo de Múltiplos Fluxos (MMF). Palavras-chave: Políticas de Renda. COVID-19. Bem-Estar Social. Agenda Pública. OCDE.
Patterns of Antibiotic Use in The One Hour Bundle Treatment of Sepsis
Authors: Syaputra Adhika , Wijaya Dadik Wahyu , Hanafie Achsanuddin
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Sepsis and septic shock are major health problems, affecting millions of people worldwide and a leading cause of death. Administration of broad-spectrum empiric antibiotics as a one hour sepsis bundle treatment is associated with antimicrobial resistance which has various adverse effects and reduces the quality of health services. The aim of this research was to determine the pattern of empiric antibiotic use in the management of one hour bundle of sepsis at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan.
Method: This study used a descriptive method from November 2022 to December 2022 in the Emergency Room (ER), Medical Inpatient Room, Surgical Inpatient Room, and Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. This study used a consecutive sampling technique to recruit 42 sepsis patients who were given a one hour bundle of sepsis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This descriptive analysis was used to determine the characteristics of the sample, namely age, sex, culture results, and antibiotic sensitivity test results.
Results: The most common use of antibiotics in the one hour bundle sepsis strategy was ceftriaxone 1 gram in 20 patients (47.6%), Ampicillin-Sulbactam 1.5 grams in 10 patients (23.8%), Levofloxacin 750 mg in 6 patients (14.3%), Meropenem 1 gram in 4 patients (9.5%), and Ciprofloxacin 200 mg in 2 patients (4.8%).
Conclusion: Antibiotic administration time is less than 1 hour in the one hour bundle strategy carried out in the ER. Most of the antibiotics given are in accordance with the antibiotic sensitivity test results, but there are still some patients who still experience resistance to the antibiotics.given so it is important to always or immediately carry out culture and sensitivity tests on patients so that the antibiotics given can be more optimal
Comparison of Oxytocin 10 IU Intravena Dilution of 10 ml Nacl 0.9% Bolus for 15 Seconds and 60 Seconds to Hemodynamics in Sectio Caesaria Patients with Spinal Anesthesia
Authors: Ricardo Dion , Hanafie Achsanuddin , Hamdi Tasrif
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Caesarean section (SC) is defined as the birth of a baby through an incision in the abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy). Spinal anesthesia is the choice for elective SC because it is considered effective and efficient considering its simple technique and ability to provide adequate surgical anesthesia, easy administration, faster onset, and safety. Spinal anesthesia also provides early skin to skin contact which increases maternal satisfaction although the hypotension risk is higher compared to epidural anesthesia which is countered by sympathomimetic vasopressors administration. The aim to research was to compare the administration of 10 IU oxytocin diluted in 10 cc of 0.9% NaCl for 15 seconds with 60 seconds on hemodynamics in sectio caesarean patients under spinal anesthesia.
Method: This study used an RCT (Randomized Clinical Trial) design with double blind, meaning that neither the research subjects nor the observers were aware of the treatment or intervention given. The study sample was patients who underwent Sectio Caesaria at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan, and the Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital which fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: It was found that there was not a significant difference in MAP values between the 15-second and 60-second bolus groups with p-values for the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 10th minutes respectively 0.804, 0.692, 0.568 , 0.216, 0.754, and 0.390. In addition, it is known that there was a significant difference in pulse values between the 15-second and 60-second bolus groups at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 minutes, with the results of the p-value before, 1, 3, 5, 10, and 15 minutes are 0.509, 0.464, 0.805, 0.055, 0.475 and 0.857 respectively. In this study, no side effects were found in either group between 15 second and 60 second boluses.
Conclusion: There were no significant hemodynamic changes in both test groups (15 second and 60 second boluses), at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 minutes.
The Association of Nutrition Status Towards The Outcome of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Chaniago Siti Alimahtun Sodiah , Nasution Iskandar , Nasution Irina Kemala
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Stroke is a sudden-onset neurologic deficit and having a type 2 diabetes increases the risk of stroke twice as much. In addition to affecting physical and mental abilities, stroke can also lead to a decline in nutritional status. Malnutrition is associated with poor functional outcomes in all stroke subtypes. The Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score is an objective nutritional marker and could reflects malnutrition due to its comprehensive assessment of nutritional status. This study aims to find the association between nutritional status towards the outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes.
Method: This was an observational analytic study with prospective cohort design using primary data collected consecutively from patients with both acute ischemic stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus who were hospitalized in the Stroke Corner Room, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and inpatient ward of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital who met the inclusion criteria. The nutritional statuses of patients were measured using the CONUT score and patients outcomes were measured by mRS score. Spearman correlation test was used to assess the association between nutritional status and outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Results: There were 43 patients who met the inclusion criteria where the majority of patients were male 22 people (51.2%), in the age group 51-65 years 23 people (53.5%) with a mean age of 57.93 + 10.01, was a housewife 15 people (34.9%) and Bataknese 27 people (62.8%). The majority of patients in this study
had mild malnutrition with a total of 15 people (34.9%) and a median CONUT score of 3 (0-11) and poor outcome as many as 29 people (67.4%) with mRS score median 4 (0-6). The result of  Spearman correlation test showed a significant correlation between nutritional status and the outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with a moderate correlation.
Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between nutritional status and the outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with a moderate correlation
Relationship Blood Gas Analysis And Hemostasis Physics In Multiple Trauma Patients In Adam Malik Hospital Medan
Authors: Karim T. Abdul , Bisono Luwih , Wijaya Dadik Wahyu , Irina Rr Sinta
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Trauma is currently the most common cause of death in the first four decades of life and is still a major public health problem in every country. Arterial blood gas analysis (AGDA) is known to be an important marker for poor patient outcomes and occult or compensatory hypoperfusion. This study also evaluated the relationship and influence of AGDA scores on the outcome and prognosis of patients with multiple trauma. The results of this study will be able to assist in the rapid triage of acute trauma patients, which will also help identify high-risk patients who develop severe complications.

Method: This study assessed the relationship between initial arterial blood gas and initial hemostatic function in acute trauma patients who came to the emergency department at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. This type of research is a retrospective analytic where data is taken from medical records to see the relationship between AGDA and coagulation profile in multiple trauma patients at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. After recruiting research samples at Adam Malik Haji Center General Hospital Medan, it was found that 141 multiple trauma patients who underwent surgery at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan met the inclusion criteria and were not included in the exclusion criteria

Results: In this study, there were significant results between the pH and the three hemostatic physiology, there were no significant results between pCO2 and the three hemostatic physiology, and there were significant results between the HCO3 value and the PT and INR values, but no significant results were obtained with the APTT. Some authors believe that arterial PCO2 at admission is a significant prognostic factor in patients with traumatic head injury, but several studies dispute the arterial blood gas (ABG) parameter as a reliable indicator of short-term outcome in these patients. The main goal of the management of critically ill patients is the maintenance and optimization of cellular (and organ) health.

Conclusion: This goal can be achieved by maintaining oxygenation, perfusion, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Acid-base and oxygenation disorders are also critical, especially when these disorders develop rapidly.
Examining the female immigrant and minority representation in Shunji Iwai's “Swallowtail Butterfly”
Authors: Çılgın Pelin
Published: February 2023

Bu makale, Swallowtail Butterfly (Shunji Iwai, 1996) filmi bağlamında kadın mülteci ve azınlık temsilini çok-disiplinli bir açıdan incelemektedir. Filmin furusato veya dil bariyerleri gibi yerli/yabancı temasını ilgilendiren konularıyla başlayan makale, ardından filmin kadın hikayelerini feminist teori ile incelemektedir. Dolayısıyla bu makale, küreselleşmenin hızla yaşandığı günümüzde, çoklu açılardan filmin güncel bir perspektifle kapsamlı bir analizini sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Anıtın günlüğü
Authors: Yürekli İpek
Published: February 2023

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Why do we miss newspapers in the age of homo super communicatus
Authors: Şahin Haluk
Published: February 2023

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Pemanfaatan MRI Pelvis untuk Memprediksi Kedalaman Infiltrasi Endometriosis Susukan dalam Posterior ke Rektosigmoid: Studi Komparasi
Authors: Amelia Yustie , Muslim Refni , Marwali Muhammad Luky Satria , Prawirodihardjo Bonita , Prihartono Joedo
Published: February 2023

Pendahuluan: Infiltrasi endometriosis susukan dalam (ESD) posterior ke rektosigmoid sering memerlukan tata laksana pembedahan radikal dan lintas disiplin. Modalitas diagnostik standar seperti USG dan laparaskopi lemah dalam menilai infiltrasi ESD posterior di lokasi yang sulit terjangkau. MRI berpotensi menjadi modalitas diagnostik pilihan karena bersifat multiplanar dan baik dalam diferensiasi jaringan lunak. Penelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan kesesuaian MRI pelvis dengan temuan operasi dan histopatologi untuk memprediksi kedalaman infiltrasi ESD posterior ke rektosigmoid.

Metode: Sebanyak 37 pasien yang menjalani operasi dengan indikasi ESD posterior dan pemeriksaan MRI pelvis di pusat rujukan endometriosis (2015-2018) dipelajari secara retrospektif. Gambar MRI dianalisis oleh dokter spesialis radiologi divisi ginekologi secara independen kemudian dibandingkan dengan laporan operasi dan analisis sediaan histopatologi oleh dokter spesialis patologi anatomi. Analisis statistik dilakukan menggunakan uji McNemar dan koefisien Cohen’s Kappa.

Hasil: Didapatkan nilai konkordan (McNemar p) dan koefisien Kappa (p) untuk penilaian adanya ekstensi ESD posterior ke rektosigmoid 100% (1,000) dan 1 (0,000); infiltrasi lapisan muskularis rektosigmoid 89,2% (0,617) dan 0,78 (0,001); infiltrasi lapisan submukosa rektosigmoid 81,1% (1,000) dan 0,35 (0,146).

Kesimpulan: Terdapat kesesuaian yang baik antara MRI pelvis dengan temuan operasi dan histopatologi dalam memprediksi kedalaman infiltrasi ESD posterior ke rektosigmoid.
Journey Metaphor in Achebe’s No Longer at Ease
Authors: RURAHOZE BITERAHOGA Jean Paul
Published: February 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the metaphorical journey whose manifestations reside in a novel by Chinua Achebe, No Longer at Ease. Indeed, the metaphorical journey is a way for the main character to seek solutions to internal and external conflicts in a story. This trip aims to restore the lost harmony in society. Despite the lack of a satisfactory answer, ways to improve society and resolve conflicts, the main character must return to the cultural source.

Methodology: To conduct this analysis, we read and re-read the novel, then we proceeded to analyze how the main character faced the challenges and how he overcame them. This analysis leads to an understanding of the changes occurred during this metaphorical journey.

Findings: At the end of the analysis, it was found that this Obi Okonkwo’s trip resulted in a notorious failure, since the latter ended up committing suicide, when he was supposed to defend his society from imperialist domination.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This paper, therefore, shows that any character faces challenges requiring mature preparation to achieve the intended objective. The failure of the character in this novel reflects the failure of the colonized against the colonizers.
The Association Between Asymptomatic Placental Malaria Infection and Pregnancy Outcome in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Obi Sadiatu Sally , Sumner Davies W , Garrett-Cherry Tiana Garrett-Cherry , Adebe Gabriel Aondofa , Adjekuko Collins Ohwonigho , Nze Francis Ikechukwu , Odili-Igba Ann Odili-Igba , Ogirisen Felix Ogirisen
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Parturients in the Sub-Saharan African are susceptible to malaria disease due to their reduced immunity during pregnancy. Asymptomatic placental malaria causes neonatal and maternal mortalities, preterm deliveries as well as low birth weight babies. Current studies on malaria in pregnancy indicated that the risk factors are location specific, and there are limited studies in Nigeria on asymptomatic placental malaria and pregnancy outcome (babies birth weight and delivery term). The purpose of this study was to determine the association between asymptomatic placental malaria infection and pregnancy outcome (baby’s birth weight and delivery term) among parturients in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

Methodology: Quantitative methodology with primary and secondary healthcare facility data from 483 subjects aged 18–49 years generated from four healthcare facilities between May and July 2021 was used for this study. The Socio-Ecological Model framework was used to describe how parturients can achieve enhanced pregnancy outcome through the utilization of multi-levels of supports to enhance the compliance of pregnant women to the existing malaria interventions. The research questions and hypotheses were tested with the binomial logistic regression.

Result:  The findings showed a statistically significant association between baby’s birth weight, delivery term and placental malaria parasitemia (PMP), in the study population. Also, the identified risk factor for baby’s birth weight in this study was gravidae, while that of delivery term was age groups, gravidae, ITN frequent use and ANC attendance.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings of this study could inform malaria control policymaking in Asaba and Delta State on tracking and treating asymptomatic malaria among underserved pregnant women accessing antenatal services to improve baby’s birth weight, delivery term, and the associated complications.
Igor Stravinsky’e Ait Bahar Ayini Bale Galasında Yaşananlar Ve Hafızadaki Yeri
Authors: ÜZÜLMEZ Huseyin Onur
Published: February 2023

Birçok sanatçı hayatında yaşadıklarından etkilenir ve eserleri aracılığı ile kendilerini dışa vurur. Henüz ilgilendikleri sanat alanında eğitim almamış olsalar dahi çocukluk dönemlerinde yaşadıkları hayat tecrübeleri, kişisel ve karakter gelişimlerinde büyük bir etkendir. Besteciler notalar aracılığı ile sözcüklerin ötesindeki duygularını ifade etmek için müziği araç olarak kullanır, kendi hafızasında kalanları işler, çeşitlendirir, sahneye koyar ve nesiller boyu aktarır.

Bir müzik eseri işitildiğinde o müziğin daha önce nerede işitildiği anımsanabilmektedir. İnsan hafızası duyulardan ve duyumsamalardan bağımsız şekillenmez. Duyguları tetikleyen müzik de bu kapsamda hafıza için en önemli unsurlardan biridir. Müzik duygu hafızası için önemli olmakla birlikte, tarih boyunca sanatçıların duygularını ifade edebilmesi için de güçlü bir kanal olmuştur. Sanat eserlerini icra edenler ve dinleyiciler ortak bir duygu hafızasında buluşur; böylelikle önemli müzik eserleri tarihteki yerini alır.

Bu nitel araştırma çalışmasında, Igor Stravinsky'nin Bahar Ayini isimli ünlü Balesi'nin ortaya çıkışı ve Paris'teki ilk performansı örnek olarak incelenmiş ve konu literatür taraması metodu kullanılarak ele alınmıştır. Taramada elde edilen bulgular sonucunda, duyguların sanat aracılığı ile nasıl aktarıldığını ve aktarılan kültür varlığının izleyicilerde yarattığı etki nedeniyle tarihte nasıl yer aldığını göstererek, eğitimciler, sanat tarihçileri, icracılar ve ilgililer için literatüre katkı sağlamak amaçlanmıştır.

Araştırma sonucunda bir sanat dalı olan müziğin sadece işitsel olarak değil duygulara hitap eden bir sahne performansı olarak da hatırlanabileceği ve zamanla toplum için ortak bir kolektif hafıza haline gelebileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Pharmaceutical
Authors: S. M. Kazi  , S. K. Bais  , S. N. Narayankar
Published: February 2023

The development business has been struggling with quality problems for many years, and so the value to our economy is dramatic. The value might doubtless be reduced considerably if the business were to embrace the thought of quality assurance that has been used with nice success by several alternative sectors of the economy. Building house owners even have to be compelled to be educated on what is quality assurance thus they’re going to begin exploitation their voice to encourage adaptation of this approach to protect their investments and cut back the value of construction. Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) represent more and more vital considerations for project managers. Defects or failures in made facilities might lead to terribly massive prices. Even with minor defects, re-construction is additionally needed and facility operations impaired. Exaggerated prices and delays area unit the result. Quality Assurance and control is a crucial a locality of any construction method to spice up the quality and uniformity of the project. The necessity for QA and QC in construction comes has exaggerated significantly in recent times as a result of important changes, advancements in technology and high expectation of the users. The QA and QC maintain uniformity in construction method and guarantee a lot of economical utilization of materials resulting in important reduction in value to the users. The additional value concerned in QA and QC is directly proportional to the benefits. A method has been developed for QA and QC in construction industry. The methodology accomplishes the specified quality in construction method. Ultimately the presence of quality is very important. Thus typically we tend to area unit ready to outline the quality in many ways in which as follows, Quality is correspondence to needs or specifications. Quality is fitness to be used. Quality is that the degree to that a set of inherent characteristics fulfills needs.
Ultrasonic Wave in Semiconductor Quantum Well Structures
Authors: Purushottam V Joshi
Published: February 2023

The effect of intra sub-band scattering by LA phonons on the dc field transport properties of electrons in quasi – 2D semiconductors is investigated using Phonon Boltzmann Transport Equation (PBTE), within the frame work of a simple theoretical model n which acoustic attention (amplification) effects are studied. The model assumes the electrons distribution is a displaced Fermi function with scattering confined to LA phonons which are in intimate contact with 2D-electron gas. The numerically calculated dependence of attenuation coefficient on phonon wave vector and quantum well width are shown and discussed.
Phytochemical Changes during Ripening in Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Varieties
Authors: Seema Gaikwad  , Rajendra Suryavanshi  , Maruti Hake
Published: February 2023

This study evaluated the biochemical and phytochemical changes in pomegranate varieties (Ganesh, Bhagawa and Mridula) during ripening. Total chlorophylls and carotenoid content were maximum in mature fruits of variety Bhagawa while polyphenol content was more in ripened fruit of Mridula. An accumulation of ascorbic acid is higher in ripened fruit of variety Mridula. The soluble protein content was more in both mature and immature fruit of variety Bhagawa. The free amino acid content was increased in ripened fruits of variety Mridula. Nitrogen % is more in mature and ripened fruits of variety Bhagawa. Phosphorus content was more in immature fruits of variety Ganesh and mature fruits of variety Bhagawa. In Ganesh variety, Potassium and Magnesium content was more during ripening. In all the three varieties, Calcium content was increased during ripening. Iron content was more in immature and mature fruits of variety Mridula and Ganesh, respectively. Copper content was more in ripened fruits of variety Mridula. Carbohydrate % was increased during ripening in all the three varieties. Crude fiber content was more in mature fruits of variety Ganesh.
Current Status of Dragon Fruit Diseases in Sangola Tehsil
Authors: Dr. Mrs. Seema Gaikwad  , Dr. Rajendra Suryavanshi  , Mahesh Aasbe
Published: February 2023

Dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp.) is a tropical fruit with a unique appearance, crunchy texture and sweet taste. It has become increasingly popular across the Sangola Tahsil as an alternative crop to pomegranate due to its claimed health benefits and commercial value. It is rich in antioxidants like Betalains, Hydroxycinnamates, Flavonoids which may reduce issues from heart problems to cancer. Four varieties are widely planted such as white, red-flesh, Jumbo red and yellow varieties. Dragon fruit production area is about 75 acres. Now a day, dragon fruit growers facing significant challenges due to different diseases and insect pests which impacts on fruit yield production and profitability. This paper provides a comprehensive review of dragon fruit diseases in the study area and their current management options. Correct identification of the causal pathogen is a prerequisite for and effective disease management strategies. We conclude that insect pest attacks, sunburns and fungal reported diseases of dragon fruit and actions are needed to address the growing problems associated with these diseases as no disease management strategies for Dragon fruit diseases has been studied, published and yet to be identified..
Assessment of Seminal Plasma Creatine Kinase Activity and Malondialdehyde Concentration among Normozoospermia but Infertile Men
Authors: Emokpae Mathias , Okeaya-Inneh Eiloghosa , Fabusiwa Solomon
Published: February 2023

Background: Despite the considerable research efforts that have been made by Reproductive Biologists to understand the etiologies of male infertility, idiopathic male factor infertility still remains unexplained. It occurs in about 10% cases of infertility. Since the etiologies cannot be identified using routine semen analysis, it is important to identify cellular and sub-cellular sperm complications that may help to explain the cause(s) of the infertility, thus stimulate caregivers to direct the further work-up, diagnosis and counseling of affected individuals. The objective of this study was to determine seminal plasma creatine kinase (CK) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration among normozoospermia but infertile males. Materials and Methods: After routine semen analysis, seminal plasma CK activity and MDA were determined among 75 normozoospermia but infertile men and 50 men of proven fertility using spectrophotometric method. Unpaired Students-t-test and regression analysis were used to compare and associate CK activity and MDA concentration with sperm characteristics. Results: Significantly higher (p<0.001) level of MDA and CK activity were observed among infertile subjects than control group. Sperm count, percent motility, and viability were significantly lower (p<0.05) among study participants than control subjects. Similarly, percentage abnormal morphology was significantly higher (p<0.05) among infertile subjects than control group. The Odds of elevated CK activity to impair sperm motility, viability and morphology were 9.12(CI 102.6, 318.3), 3.18 (CI 129.9, 170.8) and 1.9 (CI 192.2, 208.1) times respectively higher among infertile group than controls. Similarly, the Odds of higher levels of MDA to impair sperm cell motility, viability and morphology were 5.02(CI 2.14, 4.6), 2.26(CI 2.34, 3.64) and 2.9 (CI 2.12, 3.73) times respectively higher among infertile group than control subjects. Conclusions: The seminal plasma CK activity and MDA constitute good indicators of functional metabolic activity and fertility potentials of spermatozoa among subjects with unexplained infertility.
Editorial
Authors: Shimmi Sadia Choudhury , Ibrahim Mohd Yusof
Published: February 2023

This special edition on Public Health Issues is selected from the Scientific Research Conference which is organised annually by the Department of Community and Family Medicine.
The Global Burden and Impacts of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): A Review of Literature
Authors: Qaiser Shazia , Hj Ibrahim Mohd Yusof , Husain Syed Shajee
Published: February 2023

Background: Non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 40 million people each year and accounts for 70% of all deaths globally. NCDs were previously considered to only affect high-income countries. However, they now account for a very large burden in terms of both death rates and disability in low- and middle-income countries. Also, age standardized mortality rates from NCDs are greater in these countries as compared to high-income countries. By 2020, it is predicted that these diseases will be causing 7 out of every 10 deaths in developing countries. NCDs also have potentially serious socioeconomic implications through increasing individual and household impoverishment thereby hindering social and economic development. This article is an effort to determine the magnitude and consequences of this expeditiously growing public health problem of NCDs through published literature.

Keywords: global burden, economic impacts, non-communicable diseases, premature deaths, worldwide
Intervention to Reduce Childhood Undernutrition: A Systematic Review
Authors: Tan Chee How Eric , Manah Abdul Marsudi bin
Published: February 2023

Background: Childhood undernutrition while being a preventable condition remains a major public health issue because it contributes to the mortality and morbidity of children globally. Intervention to improve the nutritional status of children includes supplementary feeding, fortified foods, cash transfers and nutritional education.

Keywords: undernutrition, malnutrition, intervention, children
The Comparison of Effectiveness between Static Clinic and Mobile Health Clinic in Remote Areas in Sabah
Authors: M. Tinun Ian Bede , Jaafar Abdul Hamid Bin
Published: February 2023

Background: The population of Malaysia is estimated in 2018 to be around 32.04 million and 23.5% of the population resides in rural areas. The Ministry of Health has provided healthcare services to the rural areas with the access of modern healthcare facilities based on the two-tier healthcare system. In remote areas, mobile health clinic is the extension of healthcare service by the nearest static health clinic. However, most of the remote areas only covered by a community clinic or Klinik Desa which is limited for mother and child healthcare. There is demand from the people in remote areas for static health clinic or Klinik Kesihatan. Objectives: This study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness between two health services in remote areas applied in Sabah. This study also determines which type of health services that able to worth the service to people in remote areas. Methods: This is a descriptive study. Data was taken from HMIS report (Per PL 206) under Sabah State Health Department. The data analysed by using Microsoft Excel. Results: This study was conducted based from the data obtained in 2015 till 2017 for the number of patients attended to static health clinics and mobile health clinics on selected remote areas. For example, Jambongan Health Clinic only have an average of 10 â€“ 15 patients per day while the Mobile Health Clinic team under Beluran Health District which covers the adjacent remote areas of Jambongan Island have more than 20 patients per day on a single visit. Another example is from Terian Health Clinic in Penampang, which only have an averageof 5 â€“ 10 patients per day. However, on the mobile health team on a single visit to the village next to Terian which is Kg. Buayan, the average patients attended for the service is mo re than 20 patients. Conclusion: From the study, it was noted that people in remote areas prefer the mobile health service to visit their villages. This can be due to financial issue and limitation of transportation service to the nearest static clinic. The density of population and the development of the rural areas play important roles for the healthcare service to be effective in remote areas.

Keywords: mobile health clinic, static clinic, effectiveness of healthcare, primary healthcare
Fasciolasis in Tuaran, Sabah: A Case Report
Authors: Bizini Fionna Vincent
Published: February 2023

Background: Fascioliasis is a major parasitic disease caused by the liver flukes, Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica in Malaysia. On 31st May 2016, three cases of fasciolasis among humans were notified in Tuaran involving two localities.

Keywords: fasciolasis, Tuaran
Systematic Screening of Tuberculosis Using Mobile Digital Chest Radiography in Sabah
Authors: Goroh Michelle , Avoi Richard , Baharuddin Deena
Published: February 2023

Background: Chest radiography, or chest X-ray (CXR), is not only an important tool for triaging and screening for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) but is also useful in aiding diagnosis when pulmonary TB cannot be confirmed bacteriologically. Sabah is a state with high TB burden with the incidence rate of 124/100,000 population in 2015. Access to chest radiography is limited in many settings in Sabah. In 2016, the TB and Leprosy Control Unit of Sabah State Health Department started systematic screening for TB with the help of a mobile digital X-ray unit. 

Keywords: tuberculosis, systematic screening, mobile digital chest radiography
A Review of Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory System among Schoolchildren in Malaysia
Authors: Ming Hui Foo
Published: February 2023

Background: In this era, most of us are suffering some level of respiratory problem. Respiratory system of our children is even more sensitive compare to adults. As our children spending an average of 8 hours in school, indoor air quality of the classroom become an important element. Many studies have shown that indoor air quality not only affecting the respiratory system of schoolchildren but their performance in academy as well.

Keywords: indoor air quality, schoolchildren, respiratory system
Fall Detection System Using Global System for Mobile Communication
Authors: Wong Sing Ann Jackson , Hoe Tung Yew
Published: February 2023

Background: In this modern and fast-moving world, elderlyâ€™s safety and security have become an important issue. According to the World Population Prospects of the United Nations 2015, there is 12.3 per cent population aged 60 and above globally and it is the fastest growing population at a rate of 3.26 per cent per year. In order to reduce the worries about the elderly living alone at home, Elderly Monitoring System is required for continuous monitoring. â€œFallâ€ is one of the critical incidents for the elderly living alone as it causes serious injuries. A fall detection system using global system for mobile communication can help to reduce the time of unaware of their next of kin.

Keywords: online database, fall detection, Global Positioning System (GPS), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
Constant Effect of Eggshell Ash and Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement in Modified Concrete: A Review
Authors: Jawatin Easther Lynn Jolly , Dullah Salinah
Published: February 2023

Background: Waste materials from the agricultural and industries can cause problems to human health and the environment when improperly disposed and managed. Due to rapid development in construction, the demand of cement in concrete has increased dramatically. Therefore, wastes such as rice husk, eggshell, glass, fly ash and many more can be used in construction industry to minimize the environmental impact and producing new material on construction industry. Many studies have been conducted as an effort to find replacement materials to substitute cement in concrete.

Keywords: rise husk ash, eggshell ash, cement, partial replacement, concrete
In Vitro Properties Analysis of Potential Probiotic of Isolated Lactic Acid Bacteria from Milk By-Product
Authors: Jawan Roslina , Abbasiliasi Sahar , Mustafa Shuhaimi , Halim Murni , B. Ariff Arbakariya
Published: February 2023

Background: Probiotics are live, microbial cells with several beneficial health effects on humans. The beneficial effect of probiotics mainly depends on their survival in the gastrointestinal tract. The health-promoting properties of certain LAB inhabiting the human gastrointestinal tract encouraged the food industry to develop new functional food products containing probiotic. Selection of a microbial strain for the incorporation into food products requires both in vitro and in vivo evaluations

Keywords: Lactococcus lactis Gh1, probiotic, starter, food-borne pathogens, food industry
Willingness and Perceived Barriers towards Organ Donation among Student Nurses in Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Authors: Segaran R. , Bacho Mohd Amsyar bin , Yaco Asrani
Published: February 2023

Background: Organ transplant has become a main stream important medical procedure commonly used in hospitals. However, for organ transplant programme to be successful, it heavily relies on the public to voluntarily register for organ procurement. Effort to promote awareness and register public as organ donors has been ongoing, but public response to commit and register as donors has been lukewarm. Arguably, healthcare personnel and nurses are in a key position to educate and advocate for organ donation but often, ironically healthcare personal themselves are reluctant or unwilling to commit as organ donors. Thus, in the context of student nurses in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the question arises, what is their stance and views regarding organ donation.

Keywords: nurses willingness, organ donation
An Engineering Approach for Health Assessment Based on Electrophotonic Image
Authors: Alipal Janifal , Mohd Ali Lee Razak
Published: February 2023

Background: New techniques based on digital analysis and more precise visualisation in monitoring of individual health status can improve the accessibility and reliability of healthcare services. An innovation in capturing human biofield energy level using Electrophotonic Imaging (EPI) is seen as a breakthrough approach to healthcare service. This non-invasive imaging approach produces an image, i.e. the Kirlian image in digital form to aid visualization and probe for disease identification. The diagnosis and treatment process are fast, reproducible and cost-effective. EPI technique works using computational models of human health state, commonly before and after a course of treatment or meditation. The reliability and efficacy of EPI are validated by the physicianâ€™s perceptions using biomedical measurements. At the same time, the algorithms developed by engineers embedded in the imaging system have advanced gradually with the help of clinical data from physicians. To close the gap between engineering and medicine, the field of research known as â€˜Biomedical Engineeringâ€™ (BME) has been established to merge engineering principles with medicine in order to advance = diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, which will in turn improves quality of life of mankind. Engineering approach is used to study on how the captured image indicates the energy level of human biofield. This elementary analysis introduces a pre-processing procedure to extract the effects texture. The image indicates the radiation energy level based on its most significant glow (digitallyimaged isolines) and is used for medical biometrics and health analysis.