bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reduction of chemical oxygen demand of vinasse using sugar cane bagasse ash geopolymer
Authors: Falayi Thabo
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the use of sugar cane bagasse ash geopolymer (SCBAG) as an adsorbent for organic compounds to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of vinasse. The effects of solid loading, time and temperature on batch adsorption were investigated, while the effects of bed height and flow rate were investigated through column studies. The adsorption of organic compounds onto SCBAG could be modelled well using the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics. The maximum batch adsorption capacity was 738 mg/g at 298.15 K after 5 h of adsorption. The column studies showed that the highest COD reduction of 81% could be achieved using a flow rate of 2.5 ml/min and a bed height of 13 cm. These conditions gave a dynamic uptake of 107 458 g and a breakthrough time of 600 min. The column adsorption could be best described using the Bohart–Adams model, giving a correlation coefficient of 0.98, a Bohart–Adams rate constant of 3.05 × 10−8 l/(mg min) and a saturation concentration of 6.93 × 107 g/l. The SCBAG could be regenerated and be used as an adsorbent in three cycles without significant loss in adsorption capacity.
Dans l’antichambre de l’emploi des vulnérabilisés.
Authors: HOUDEVILLE Gérard , SUAUD Charles
Published: February 2023

En se focalisant sur une sous-population de jeunes en service civique, décrocheurs scolaires au sens de sortants sans diplôme de l’enseignement secondaire, l’article examine les conditions dans lesquelles ces jeunes, mis hors du temps scolaire, s’approprient le temps de ce dispositif qui s’affiche comme un lieu de renforcement de l’idéal citoyen et de soutien à la définition des « projets d’avenir » – y compris professionnels – des jeunes impliqués. Par la méthode qualitative (environ 100 entretiens), nous cherchons à comprendre la diversité de leur mode d’appropriation du temps du service civique (y compris à distance) rendue possible grâce à une organisation souple. Tout en renonçant à un point de vue normatif, le propos est de faire apparaître comment les usages du temps du service civique diffèrent – du temps pour rien à la coopération active – en fonction du parcours scolaire effectué (durée, nature des difficultés rencontrées) et de l’état des ressources, notamment familiales, dont les décrocheurs disposent.
Vers un modèle d’aisance professionnelle au prisme de l’empathie et des altérités
Authors: DUGAS Eric
Published: February 2023

Une société dite inclusive affiche la volonté de n’exclure personne du jeu social. Elle est donc accessible à tout un chacun, sans distinction. Au travail, à l’école ou en entreprise, les relations humaines asymétriques demandent certaines compétences psychosociales. En ce sens et entre autres, l’empathie par ses dimensions affectivo-émotionnelles et cognitives peut se révéler être le ciment de l’aisance professionnelle. Encore faut-il une grille de lecture du terrain pour mieux comprendre et agir au cœur des interactions mixtes dès lors que l’on éprouve l’altérité. C’est en ce sens que cet article ambitionne de révéler la construction d’un modèle d’aisance professionnelle au prisme notamment de l’empathie et des altérités. Le contexte sera ici la pratique enseignante, même si le modèle se transpose aisément dans le monde du travail en entreprise. Il s’agira de le construire dans l’idée de situer ou d’aider à situer l’enseignant dans son niveau d’aisance face à l’altérité. Un modèle exprime la représentation partielle de la réalité, son incomplétude et sa relativité qu’il faudra mettre à l’épreuve des faits pour le corriger, l’améliorer et, conséquemment, favoriser la compréhension, la prédiction et la maîtrise des conduites professionnelles. Ce modèle élaboré pourra servir à des fins de de recherche, formation et d’autonomie professionnelle.
Le travail de care des AESH collectives
Authors: MAGUET Ulla
Published: February 2023

Au travers d’une recherche exploratoire, nous nous intéressons au travail des Accompagnants des élèves en situation de handicap (AESH). Nous nous focalisons sur une facette de leur travail, souvent invisible et non considérée : le travail du care. Ce dernier se caractérise par la prise en compte des besoins d’autrui afin d’y apporter une réponse. Souvent confondu avec de bons sentiments ou une simple habilité relationnelle, le care peut être une véritable pratique professionnelle qui prend en compte la vulnérabilité, ancrée dans la condition humaine. Ce travail de care n’est pas prescrit en un cadre normatif. Par une recherche ethnographique dans deux Unités Localisées d’Inclusion Scolaire, l’une en école primaire et l’autre en collège, nous nous centrons plus particulièrement sur les savoir-faire discrets des AESH collectives, qui sont un soutien à la scolarité des élèves à besoins particuliers au titre de la compensation. Nous interrogeons la place de l’AESH vis-à-vis de l’enseignant en mobilisant les concepts de vulnérabilité et de travail de care. Comment les AESH, dont la professionnalisation est encore faiblement structurée, s’approprient-elles leurs missions ? Et si les enseignants bénéficiaient aussi d’un travail de care ?
Investigation of Disruption Management Practices and Environmental Impact on Malaysian Automotive Supply Chains: A Case Study Approach
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti  Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Md Darom Noraida Azura , Hishamuddin Hawa ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti  Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Ramli Rizauddin ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti  Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Mohd Nopiah Zulkifli ,   Department of Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, A Sarker Ruhul ,   School of Engineering & Information Technology, University of New South Wales Canberra, Australia.
Published: February 2023

Much focus on managing a supply chain in the event of disruption has been on the financial consequences and the service level impact on the customers. The negative impact caused by the disruption could influence a company’s profit and market share. Nonetheless, the importance of the environmental impact consideration in the supply chain disruption management has not been emphasised in the existing literature despite research findings that highlight the impact of some resilient supply chain practices on its environmental sustainability. This paper aims to assess the relationship between supply chain mitigation and recovery practices and its environmental impact. To achieve this objective, a case study was employed where semi-structured interviews were conducted at selected automotive companies in Malaysia. The results show that most disruption mitigation and recovery practices of a supply chain have a medium impact on its environmental performance. In particular, the production process during supply disruption recovery has the highest influence on environmental performance in the form of waste generation and use of energy. The results of this study can be used by supply chain managers to focus their efforts in the right direction in order to achieve cost objectives, service levels and environmental goals during the management of disruptions.
Competências da enfermagem forense em situações de desastres: protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Silva Thiago Augusto Soares Monteiro da , Haberland Débora Fernanda , Kneodler Thais da Silva , Oliveira Alexandre Barbosa de
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: mapear fontes de informação técnico-científica sobre as competências da enfermagem forense em situações de desastres. Método: protocolo de revisão de escopo, desenvolvido em conformidade com a metodologia Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A busca será realizada em três etapas, por dois revisores, de maneira independente, em bases de dados selecionadas e na literatura cinzenta, por meio das palavras-chaves e dos descritores. A seleção, inicialmente, será por meio de títulos, resumos e descritores, observando os critérios de inclusão. Posteriormente, os textos serão arquivados em pastas digitais e lidos na íntegra por dois pesquisadores com o apoio de instrumento. Após a extração dos dados, será procedida a análise de conteúdo. A síntese dos resultados será apresentada na forma de gráficos, diagramas, tabelas e fluxos, buscando-se os devidos alinhamentos com o objetivo e a pergunta de pesquisa.
Earthquake source parameters and fault kinematics in the eastern California shear zone
Authors: Jones Laura E. , Helmberger Donald V.
Published: February 2023

Based on waveform data from a profile of aftershocks following the north-south trace of the 28 June 1992 Landers rupture across the Mojave desert, we construct a new velocity model for the Mojave region that features a thin, slow crust. Using this model, we obtain source parameters, including depth and duration, for each of the aftershocks in the profile and, in addition, any significant (M > 3.7) Joshua Tree-Landers aftershock between April 1992 and October 1994 for which coherent TERRAscope data were available. In all, we determine source parameters and stress drops for 45 significant (Mw > 4) earthquakes associated with the Joshua Tree and Landers sequences, using a waveform grid-search algorithm. Stress drops for these earthquakes appear to vary systematically with location, with respect to previous seismic activity, proximity to previous rupture (i.e., with respect to the Landers rupture), and with tectonic province. In general, for areas north of the Pinto Mountain fault, stress drops of aftershocks located off the faults involved with the Landers rupture are higher than those located on the fault, with the exception of aftershocks on the newly recognized Kickapoo (Landers) fault. Stress drops are moderate south of the Pinto Mountain fault, where there is a history of seismic swarms but no single throughgoing fault. In contrast to aftershocks in the eastern Transverse ranges, and related to the 1992 Big Bear, California, sequence, Landers events show no clear relationship between stress drop and depth. Instead, higher stress-drop aftershocks appear to correlate with activity on nascent faults or those that experienced relatively small slip during mainshock rupture.
Faulting apparently related to the 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake and possible co-seismic origin of surface cracks in Potrero Canyon, Los Angeles County, California
Authors: Catchings R. D. , Goldman M. R. , Lee W. H. K. , Rymer M. J. , Ponti D. J.
Published: February 2023

Apparent southward-dipping, reverse-fault zones are imaged to depths of about 1.5 km beneath Potrero Canyon, Los Angeles County, California. Based on their orientation and projection to the surface, we suggest that the imaged fault zones are extensions of the Oak Ridge fault. Geologic mapping by others and correlations with seismicity studies suggest that the Oak Ridge fault is the causative fault of the 17 January 1994 Northridge earthquake (Northridge fault). Our seismically imaged faults may be among several faults that collectively comprise the Northridge thrust fault system. Unusually strong shaking in Potrero Canyon during the Northridge earthquake may have resulted from focusing of seismic energy or co-seismic movement along existing, related shallow-depth faults. The strong shaking produced ground-surface cracks and sand blows distributed along the length of the canyon. Seismic reflection and refraction images show that shallow-depth faults may underlie some of the observed surface cracks. The relationship between observed surface cracks and imaged faults indicates that some of the surface cracks may have developed from nontectonic alluvial movement, but others may be fault related. Immediately beneath the surface cracks, P-wave velocities are unusually low (<400 m/sec), and there are velocity anomalies consistent with a seismic reflection image of shallow faulting to depths of at least 100 m. On the basis of velocity data, we suggest that unconsolidated soils (<800 m/sec) extend to depths of about 15 to 20 m beneath our datum (<25 m below ground surface). The underlying rocks range in velocity from about 1000 to 5000 m/sec in the upper 100 m. This study illustrates the utility of high-resolution seismic imaging in assessing local and regional seismic hazards.
Spectral inversion ofLgfrom earthquakes: A modified method with applications to the 1995, western Texas earthquake sequence
Authors: Xie Jiakang
Published: February 2023

Spectral inversion of Lg from earthquake sources is subject to significant errors, due to random and systematic deviation of the Lg spectra from idealized theoretical models. I present an analysis of these errors and demonstrate that their effects tend to increase with decreasing frequency and recording distance. I propose modifications to the inverse method of Xie (1993) to reduce these errors. The modifications include a more robust Q estimator and the added capability of incorporating a priori knowledge into the inversion. The modified method is applied to Lg spectra from the 1995, western Texas earthquake (MW = 5.7). I measured average two-station Q values for selected station pairs, as well as the source rise time of the mainshock, with an empirical Green's function approach. These served as a priori knowledge for the simultaneous inversion for Lg seismic moment (M0), corner frequency (fc), and path Q. The result of the inversion indicates that Lg source radiation is nearly isotropic. The M0 and fc values estimated using Lg from the mainshock and two aftershocks are typical for Lg from central and eastern North American earthquakes, with M0 scaling with fc−4, and M0 and fc being 3.3 × 1016 N-m and 0.3 Hz, respectively, for the mainshock. The 1-Hz Lg Q correlates with tectonic environments, increasing from about 200 for westerly paths to above 700 for easterly paths. Two-station Q measurements suggest that, as previously discovered for Eurasia, the frequency dependence of Lg Q may be variable with distance if the distance spans a wide range (103 km).
The receiver structure beneath the Ebro basin, Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Julià Jordi , Vila Josep , Macià Ramon
Published: February 2023

A model of the lithospheric structure of the eastern sector of the Ebro basin has been obtained by means of an inversion of the receiver functions from teleseismic events recorded by one of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans stations located at the northeastern Iberian Peninsula. The technique consists of the isolation and modeling of the amplitude and travel time of the direct P teleseismic wave reverberations in a local structure and has been used for events recorded at Poblet station (POB, placed in the southeast margin of the basin) from 1994 to 1997. The analysis of POB records shows the influence of large-scale heterogeneities in the wave pulses coming from azimuths crossing the Catalan Coastal Ranges, whereas a simple medium response is obtained when teleseismic waves only sample the basin. The inversion of such simple receiver functions in terms of a flat layered media (2- to 3-km layer thicknesses), along with a comparison of the results with previous and independent works, enables us to obtain a crustal and upper mantle velocity structure for the Ebro basin. The preferred solution models show a strong near-surface velocity gradient, a nearly constant P velocity upper crust of about 5.9 km/sec, and a sharp velocity contrast at the crust-mantle boundary located at 32 km depth overlayed by a lower crust consisting of a significant positive velocity gradient. The upper mantle shows an average P velocity of about 8.0 km/sec.
Neuroscience of consciousness: cognition, physics and philosophy of decoding the human brain
Authors: Maciejewicz Berenika
Published: February 2023

The biophysical roots of consciousness have been the subject of an ongoing debate for centuries. In order to understand the data, create novel experimental methodologies, and increase our ability to investigate this phenomenon of interest, the proposed theories must lead to empirical, repeatable, and testifiable studies. Contemporary theories of consciousness often do not relate to one another, and none of them has been distinguished as complete or proven empirically so far. The aim of this study is an investigation into some of the possible approaches that could merge neuronal brain activity with the laws of physics and some philosophical principles that may be associated with the emergence of consciousness in the first place. As a result, the relationship between consciousness and attention, working memory, access consciousness and phenomenal consciousness is evaluated. The contrast between conscious and unconscious perception, perceived visual inputs and subliminal ones is investigated to facilitate a discussion about the neural correlates of self-awareness. Consciousness as a global broadcast of information to integrated brain modules is being considered, as well as viewing a brain as a parallel information processor linked to attention inputs. Relationship between consciousness and attention is explored, as well as attention without consciousness and vice versa. Implications and shortcomings of the proposed approaches based on brain science, philosophy and quantum physics are also covered to shed some more light on this ever present experience of being conscious that everyone seems to self-witness but no one manages to adequately explain.
Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Biocompatible Structures of Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications (Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Anticancer)
Authors: BARAN Ayşe , KESKİN Cumali
Published: February 2023

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) stand out due to their low toxicity and high compatibility, and the large and modifiable surface areas they provide. In this study, the leaves of Celtis tournefortii Lam. (CT) were used for the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) first time. The size, shape, surface charge, and functionality of the synthesized AuNPs are described in detail. The suggested mechanisms of action on the tested target cells are highlighted. The biological activities (antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer) of “green” AuNPs and their further biomedical application possibilities are also discussed. Synthesized AuNPs displayed a spherical appearance, surface plasmon resonance band at 553.67 nm wavelength, and surface charge of -16.53 mV. Particle morphology, size, and surface charge were observed to be affected by the leaf extract used in the reduction reaction. FTIR and TGA-DTA data revealed that functional groups from the CT extract participate in the synthesis and stabilization of AuNPs. AuNPs showed antibacterial and antifungal effects on all the strains and yeast tested by microdilution method (MIC). AuNPs showed dose-dependent cytotoxic activity on cancerous cell lines (SKOV-3, CaCo2, and U118). The obtained results highlight a potentially low-cost green synthesis method using CT leaf extract to synthesize AuNPs showing important biological properties.
Determination of Metal(loid)s in Mavi Dam Lake Sediment (Ankara) and Evaluation of Health Risks Level
Authors: ERGEN Şeyda , TEKATLI Çağrı , ALTİNDAG Ahmet , KAMIŞLI Gamze , KOCATÜRK DÖNGEL Ayşe Kübra , TUNCA Evren
Published: February 2023

This study revealed the current metal(loid) status of the Mavi Dam Lake, which is one of the important wetlands for Ankara, established the accumulation relations between metal(loid)s separately, and seek an answer to the question of whether the current metal(loid)s status poses a risk of public health. The amounts of 13 metal(loid)s were determined. Sediment quality guidelines were calculated to understand the ecological risk of metal(loid)s in the sediment and the results were compared with limit values. It was determined that Ni constitutes 51.28% of the total toxic effects of metals detected in the sediment. Ni and Cr revealed a strong correlation between cluster and correlation analyses and were involved in the same factor in the principal component analysis. Additionally, it was determined that As, Cd, Co, Cr, and Ni may pose carcinogenic risks in terms of public health by contact with the lake or ingestion. In conclusion, it was revealed that the lake being studied should be regularly monitored for all metal(loid)s, especially Ni, and Cr.
Islamic bank spin-off: a systematic literature review
Authors: Yusuf Mahmud , Abduh Muhamad Rahmani , Sofyani Hafiez
Published: February 2023

Research aims: This study aims to explore the extent of studies related to Islamic bank spin-offs in reputable journals indexed by Sinta and Scopus to map important findings regarding Islamic bank spin-offs.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employed a systematic literature review method consisting of three stages: collection, assessment, and presentation. The collection stage was conducted using the Publish or Perish search engine with the Google Scholar and Scopus databases. The assessment stage was performed using the websites https://sinta.kemdikbud.go.id and https://www.scimagojr.com/. The presentation stage was carried out to find three objectives: research background, methods, and findings related to the Islamic bank spin-off.Research findings: Since 2010, at least 24 papers indexed by Sinta and ten papers indexed by Scopus have discussed the issue of the Islamic bank spin-off. These studies were oriented toward two disciplines: law and economics. The most widely used method was quantitative. Broadly speaking, the findings from the spin-off study of Islamic banks can be generalized into four discourses: policy, the market for Islamic banks, performance/efficiency of Islamic banks, and several other matters. Lastly, from the four discourses above, the authors suggest eight future studies that are still interesting to study.Theoretical contribution/Originality: By mapping important findings related to the Islamic bank spin-off along with eight suggested future studies, this research’s results are expected to be a reference and inspiration for scholars in conducting further research related to the Islamic bank spin-off.
A prospective study of thyroid profile in children aged 1 month to 12 years of age with newly diagnosed seizure disorder started on first line antiepileptic drugs
Authors: M. Santhosh Kumar , Pinnamaneni Supraja , C. Anitha
Published: February 2023

Background: The study's primary aim was to determine the variation in the thyroid profile status in children with newly diagnosed seizure disorders started on first-line antiepileptic drugs. In addition, this study compares the incidence of hypothyroidism secondary to phenytoin, phenobarbitone, valproate and carbamazepine.
Methods: A total of 60 children with newly diagnosed seizure disorders belonging to the age group of 1 month to 12 years were enrolled in the study. The children were subjected to a detailed history and neurological examination, and serum levels of T3, T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were tested.
Results: In this study, out of 60 children, the clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism were present only in one subject (1.7%), and the remaining 59 had no signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. The mean TSH value increased from baseline 1.62±1.17 to 3 months 2.2±1.38 and 6 months 2.78±149 (p value<0.05%). The incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism among the phenytoin group (n=33) was 6.06%. Among the sodium valproate group (n=23), the incidence was 8.6%, and among the carbamazepine group (n=4), the incidence was 25%.
Conclusions: Antiepileptic drugs can alter thyroid function tests. In this study, there was no overt hypothyroidism noted. But subclinical hypothyroidism was reported in subjects using phenytoin, valproate and carbamazepine.
Predictors of morbidity and mortality of extramural neonates with respect to TOPS score: prospective experience from a tertiary care centre of western India
Authors: Mehta Charul R. , Singh Diwakar K. , Verma Aashna , Patel Mehul
Published: February 2023

Background: The transport of sick newborns in India is still at a premature stage. Many of these newborns thus transported are cold, blue, and hypoglycaemic, and 75% of the babies transferred this way have serious clinical implications. The aim of this study was to study the clinical status of neonates transported to our hospital and predict the outcome in terms of morbidity and mortality, based on the TOPS score.
Methods: This prospective, observational, longitudinal, simple randomized study was carried out over 12 months in the Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and a total of 750 patients were enrolled. A detailed history and clinical examination were carried out through a preformed proforma.
Results: The parameter that was found to be most altered was temperature (70.6%), 52% had hypoxia, 48.6% had poor perfusion and 20% patients had hypoglycemia. Hypoxia was the strongest predictor of mortality. 74.8% of the neonates referred to our hospital had TOPS score of 4-6, and had the highest mortality (41.3%). 25.2% of the newborns were having a TOPS score of 7-8.
Conclusions: TOPS is a simple, reliable score which can help in the quick assessment of neonates on arrival. Hypothermia was the most common altered parameter at the time of presentation followed by hypoxia and hypoperfusion. Mortality was found to be statistically significant in those sick newborns, who presented with more than one altered parameter of TOPS.
Predictive value of CRP and albumin ratio in neonatal sepsis
Authors: Athmananda Chandana , K. B. Mahendrappa , Unki Praveen , Kumar Hemanth , Kerudi Madhu P. , Babu Keerthana T.
Published: February 2023

Background: The role of hypoalbuminemia and raised C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in predicting critical prognosis has been described extensively in adult literature. However, there are limited studies in pediatrics, particularly neonates. The study was conducted to assess the predictive value of the CRP vs Serum albumin in earlier identification and as a prognostic indicator of neonatal sepsis.
Methods: In this research, from July 2021 to February 2022 a total of 150 studies were enrolled at Adichunchanagiri Institue of medical sciences. Complete clinical and laboratory data were collected. To identify the potential independent risk factor for neonatal sepsis, multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to evaluate the prediction accuracy of CAR in identifying neonatal sepsis.
Results: A total of 150 neonates were included in the study out of which 78 neonates were preterm, 32 neonates were late preterm and 40 neonates were term neonates. CAR levels were higher in neonates with sepsis and showed a gradual increase among the control group, mild sepsis group, and severe sepsis group. The prevalence of neonates with overall sepsis, mild sepsis, and severe sepsis increased significantly from CAR tertile 1 to tertile 3. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that CAR was an independent risk factor for the presence of sepsis (OR = 11.123, 95% CI 6.74–14.5, p<0.001) and severe sepsis (OR=1.568, 95% CI 1.3-2.4, p<0.001). ROC curve analysis showed that CAR had a well-discriminatory power in predicting sepsis (area under the curve= 0.74, 95% CI, 0.71-0.77, p<0.001) and severe sepsis (AUC=0.70, 95% CI, 0.67-0.74, p<0.001).
Conclusions: CAR was an independent predictor for the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis.
Etiological profile of febrile thrombocytopenia in children aged <12 years in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Moluguri Sony , Tanneru Shreya , Thanda Prasad , Thomas Suresh R. J.
Published: February 2023

Background: Febrile thrombocytopenia is platelet count <1,50,000/mm3 associated with fever irrespective of age and gender. There is an increasing trend in the incidence of febrile thrombocytopenia with varied etiology. Though infections are the most common cause in tropical countries like India, sometimes non-infectious conditions like primary haematological disorders and malignancies can also present as febrile thrombocytopenia. Hence it is essential for the treating physicians to be fully aware of etiological factors for febrile thrombocytopenia and how to approach to the condition.
Methods: A hospital based observational study done at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences during the study period October 2020 to December 2021 by collecting and analysing details of 100 patients between 1 month-12 years of age who presented with fever and thrombocytopenia at admission. Patients on drugs causing thrombocytopenia were excluded from the study.
Results: Majority of the cases (51%) belonged to the age group of 1-6 years. Out of 100 subjects, 60% of them had dengue fever, 12% of cases had malaria and 10% of cases had enteric fever. Bleeding manifestations were seen in 12% of cases and blood product transfusion was done in 30% of the cases. 98% of cases had recovered and 2 deaths were reported.
Conclusions: Febrile thrombocytopenia is a common clinical presentation in children. Majority of the dengue cases responded well to treatment given as per WHO guidelines. In most of the other infections, thrombocytopenia was transient and asymptomatic with lesser severity and resolved with the treatment of underlying condition.
Pigtail chest drain-related organ injuries in preterm neonates
Authors: Bessalah Laëtitia
Published: February 2023

Pigtail catheters are increasingly used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Despite being easier to position, presumably less invasive, and non-inferior to classic trocar drains, complications related to placement have been sporadically reported. We describe 3 cases of traumatic injury to neighboring organs and structures related to pigtail catheter positioning in small preterm infants. In the absence of formal neonatal guidelines, accurate estimation of needle and guidewire depth and ultrasonography guidance may contribute to prevent such dreadful complications.
Case report of ataxia telangiectasia
Authors: Kamat Raksha R.
Published: February 2023

Ataxia telangiectasia is rare inherited disorder characterized by progressive, neurodegenerative, variable immunodeficiency, celebral ataxia, ocular and cutaneous telangiectasia. They are prone for sinopulmonary infection also at risk of cancer development. Hallmark of disease is ataxia and telangiectasia. Incidence is 1 in 1,00,000 live births. 10-year-old presented to us with chief complaint of not able to Maintain balance and walk steady since 5 years of age. on examination bulbar telangiectasia was present. Also, dysdiadokinesia, past pointing, intention tremor was present. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was done. Alpha fetoprotein was more than 1000. Vitamin E with balance exercise as supportive treatment starred. Ataxia begin during infancy when child start to walk, 2nd most hallmark of disease. In bulbar telangiectasia, average life span is 25-year-old. It is a multisystem genetic disorder. Death occurs due to cancer and infection. Counseling plays an important role as there is no cure for disease.
Pediatric otitis media post cochlear implant retrospective cohort study
Authors: Deghadey Abdallah Atwa El , Elzayat Saad Eldesoky , Mekhimar Sayed Mahmoud , Kadah Sayed Mohamed Saied , Mostafa Soad Yehia
Published: February 2023

Background: A cochlear implant (CI) is a greatly effective therapy for severe to profound deafness. This study aims to examine the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in children after CI and its impact on the device’s integrity with reporting the various management policies and results.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 307 children, aged one to five years, who had CIs performed by the surgical team between January 2016 and December 2019. A detailed pre, intra, and postoperative data collected from these patients’ medical records was reviewed retrospectively by the same surgical team.
Results: There is a statistically significant difference in the distribution of OM in the operated ears; the p value was <0.001. There is a statistically significant association between post-implant OM and getting implantation, as the p value was <0.001. Multivariate analysis showed significant associations between post-implant OM and a history of receiving vaccination (no), a perioperative history of otitis media with effusion (yes), and a history of recurrent tonsillitis and enlarged adenoids (yes) (p value< 0.05).
Conclusions: In children, the prevalence of developing post-implant OM in the implanted ears does not rise, but rather falls, contradicting the theory that foreign bodies may aggravate the infection. Our findings supported the safety of CI in children with a history of post-implant OM, as all cases of post-implant OM were managed medically, with no additional surgical intervention required. Furthermore, no case had any significant complications, such as meningitis, or had a negative impact on the device's integrity.
Perfil sociodemográfico das vítimas de acidentes de trânsito no Estado de Roraima
Authors: F. Santos Mirely , P. Araujo Nilza
Published: February 2023

Introdução: Os acidentes de trânsito têm sido alvo de grande preocupação devido ao elevado número de vítimas que atingem e aos impactos sociais, econômicos e pessoais que provocam. Objetivo: Apresentar as características sociodemográficas das vítimas de acidentes de trânsito atendidas em um hospital de referência do Estado de Roraima. Métodos: Estudo de campo do tipo exploratório, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Realizado a partir de dados coletados através dos pacientes atendidos no Hospital Geral de Roraima no período de dezembro de 2015 a janeiro de 2016. Resultados: A pesquisa teve uma amostra de 177 sujeitos que foram atendidos no Hospital Geral de Roraima, vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. Os resultados que foram obtidos demonstram que os acidentes de trânsito constituem um problema de saúde pública no Estado de Roraima e que atinge principalmente a população mais jovem, ratificando a necessidade de haver mais fiscalização no trânsito e medidas de prevenção e promoção desse agravo. Nota-se que houve uma porcentagem maior de acidentes envolvendo vítimas com motos, fato esse que se deve ao aumento da aquisição deste tipo de veículo no Estado de Roraima. Conclusão: Sugere-se a implementação de programas de educação que visem à promoção e prevenção dos acidentes de trânsito com base no Código de Trânsito Brasileiro, sendo voltados para todos os públicos, desde as crianças até a terceira idade.
Influenza vs COVID-19: sus consecuencias y los intereses de las pandemias
Authors: Coria Lorenzo José De Jesús , Moctezuma Paz Luis Eduardo , Perales Arroyo Antonio , Muñoz-Alonso Roberto
Published: February 2023

El objetivo de este manuscrito es revisar el comportamiento de la pandemia de COVID-19 vs la pandemia de Influenza española, la pandemia del 2009 y las dos últimas temporadas epidemiológicas (2019 y 2020), observadas en nuestro país, así como de algunos estudios en cuanto a morbimortalidad general y pediátrica. Con esto nos proponemos disminuir la carga emocional y el pánico generado por diversos medios sociales e incluso de salud, en todos aquellos posibles lectores.
Influências dos Sistemas Agroflorestais e monocultivo de palma de óleo (Elaeis guineensis) na atividade dos fungos micorrízicos arbusculares na Amazônia
Authors: Maia Rodrigo da Silva , Miranda Gabriele Carolina Nunes , Almeida Adler Glenda Gaia de , Silva Taynara Cristina de Sousa , Pinto Rayane Caroline Pinto , Vasconcelos Steel Silva
Published: February 2023

Na Amazônia o sistema convencional de cultivo da palma de óleo (Elaeis guineensis) está modificando a paisagem através do aumento do desmatamento, perda da biodiversidade e aumento do desgaste do solo. Um sistema alternativo de cultivo baseado na inserção de palma de óleo em Sistemas Agroflorestais (SAFs) foi proposto no município de Tomé-Açu (Pará, Brasil) a fim de avaliar o impacto desse sistema na qualidade do solo em comparação ao cultivo convencional (monocultivo). O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os impactos dois tipos de SAFs diferentes (com alta e baixa diversidade de espécies vegetais) sobre a porcentagem de colonização micorrízica (PCM) na palma de óleo e a densidade de esporos no solo em relação ao cultivo convencional. Foi avaliada a PCM em raízes finas (diâmetro ≤ 2 mm) e coletada amostras de solo (0-10 cm). A colonização micorrízica no cultivo de palma de óleo inserido nos SAFs foi maior em relação ao monocultivo, por outro lado a densidade de esporos foi mais elevada no sistema convencional. O manejo do solo baseado em Sistemas Agroflorestais com alta ou baixa diversidade de espécies vegetais podem contribuir para a colonização micorrízica na palma de óleo na Amazônia.
Dietary patterns in Uganda and their influencing factors: A critical review
Authors:   Makerere University, Akumu G , Ogenrwoth B , Mugisha J , Muyonga JH
Published: February 2023

Improving the understanding of dietary patterns and underlying factors remains crucial in designing nutritional interventions and policy making. This review sought to provide a holistic picture of the studies covering dietary patterns in Uganda and the associated factors so as to identify gaps in existing literature and provide a basis for nutrition-sensitive interventions. A literature search for publications dating from March 2010 to 2021 was done using the terms dietary diversity, nutrient intake, food consumption and food choices in Uganda. Studies covering populations above 6 months of age, male and female, with exception of diseased populations, were screened. Because of the variability in the methodologies for assessment of dietary intake and dietary diversity, meta-analysis was not conducted. A total of 17,728 articles were found and 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. Nine of the 25 studies reported on dietary diversity indicators and their associated factors. The literature shows that diets in Uganda are mainly composed of starchy staples, especially cereals, roots, tubers and bananas, with legumes constituting the main protein source. The diets are characterized by low consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as animal protein sources. The share of food expenditure allocated to the different food groups corresponded to information on consumption for the different groups. Studies revealed that household food expenditure was higher among urban households, an observation attributable to their high reliance on food purchases to meet food requirements. The share of household expenditure on cereals and staples was reported to decrease with increasing wealth quantile and was lower among urban households. An opposite trend was reported for animal protein sources. Across the different studies, the mean dietary diversity score was above three (3). Nonetheless, intake of micronutrients and the mean dietary energy consumption (DEC) were reported to be lower than the daily recommended values. Given the lack of uniformity in the indicators across the different studies and differences in methodologies especially for dietary diversity scores, the existing research is inadequate for establishing quantitative evidence on the trends in dietary patterns and diversity, gender and age group differences in relation to dietary patterns. There is a need for high-quality, nation-wide research using validated tools and methodologies to measure dietary patterns and trends and explore the relation to gender and age groups. Key words: Food consumption, Food choices, Dietary Patterns, Uganda, Dietary diversity
Perceived determinants of oil spillage on agricultural lands in Ibeno local government area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors:   University of Calabar, Effiong JB , Etuk EA , Iyamah DA
Published: February 2023

The foods consumed in Ibeno Local Government Area in particular and Akwa Ibom State in general are from the rural areas. The fundamental problem associated with agricultural production in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, is oil spillage. The contamination of soils by carbon monoxides led to the destruction of vegetation, macro substances and soil degradation. Most farmers and even those who intend to go into agricultural enterprise in the oil producing areas of Akwa Ibom State in general and Ibeno Local Government Area in particular are discouraged from doing so, because of serious damage on agricultural lands occasioned by oil exploration in the study area. This study aimed at determining the perceived causes of oil spillage on agricultural lands in Ibeno. The study identified the socio-economic characteristics of respondents in the study area, showed the socio-economic w ellbeing of respondents and the perceived causes of oil spillage on agricultural lands in Ibeno Local Government Area. Purposive sampling technique was used to select four (4) agricultural cells for the study. Forty respondents were selected from each of the localities making a total of 120 respondents for the study. Data were collected using questionnaires. This was done using frequency, mean scores and ranks. The results showed that majority of the respondents were aged between 26 and 35 years, 71% were males, 41% had secondary level of education. About 58% of the respondents were engaged in fish farming activities. Equipment failure (x=4.56), pipeline corrosion (x=4.05) and pipeline sabotage (x=3.01) ranked 1st and 2nd respectively were perceived as the major causes of oil spillage on agricultural lands in the study area. Also, relationship between host communities and oil companies (x=4.30), economic activities in the communities (x=4.19) and unrest in the communities (x=3.84) ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd were the major influence of oil spillage on the socio-economic wellbeing of the respondents. The study concludes that oil spills are caused by pipeline corrosion, equipment failure and sabotage. On the other hand, the study recommends use of modern pipes made to withstand stress and strains to avoid oil spillage in the study area. Key words: Perceived, Determinants, Oil Spillage, Agricultural Land, Ibeno, Communities, Akwa Ibom
Cognitive impairments in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Bykov Yu. V. , Baturin V. A.
Published: February 2023

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent endocrinological disorders of childhood. This disorder is accompanied by numerous micro- and macrovascular complications that reduce children’s life expectancy and increase healthcare costs. Central nervous system (CNS) damage in children and adolescents with type 1 DM is a fairly common but poorly studied complication. The leading role among CNS changes is played by cognitive dysfunction (CD). The pathophysiological aspects of CD in type 1 DM haven’t yet been understood completely. The three main triggers are hypoglycemia, chronic moderate hyperglycemia, and acute hyperglycemia (diabetic ketoacidosis). Evidence is presented to show the development of morphological abnormalities of the brain with progression of type 1 DM in children. Damage in the formation of white and gray matter, hippocampus, amygdala, the processes of myelination disorders have been described, which can also be the cause of CD development in this contingent of patients. Peculiarities ofclinical manifestations of CD in children and adolescents with type 1 DM depending on the localization of the brain lesion are described. A more pronounced CD was found in cases when DM debuts in early childhood (up to 5 years). Timely diagnosis and correction of CD in children and adolescents with type 1 DM can improve the therapeutic and prophylactic prognosis in this disease.
Topographic anatomy of the ascending and descending colons of children and adolescents according to intravital imaging
Authors: Lozinskiy A. S. , Chemezov S. V.
Published: February 2023

The aim of the study was to establish the age and sex patterns of the topography of the ascending and descending colons of children and adolescents according to intravital imaging data. Material and methods. Computed tomograms of the abdomen of 88 children and adolescents without visible abdominal organs pathology were analyzed. The surveyedwere divided into 4 age groups: periods of early, first and second childhood, adolescence. The study was performed on 16-slice computed tomographs with the determination of the distances from the ascending and descending colon to the surface of the body, neighboring organs and anatomical structures of the abdomen, skeletotopia. The data obtained were subjected to variation-statistical processing with the determination of the median, the values of the 25th and 75th percentiles and the significance of differences according to the Mann – Whitney U test. Results and discussion. The article presents the topographic and anatomical characteristics of the ascending and descending colons of children and adolescents and establishes the patterns of change, taking into account the sex and age of the examined. Conclusions. A significant increase in the distance from the ascending colon to the right ureter, jejunum and ileum, and quadratus lumborum was determined. The distance from the body surface to the ascending colon increased with age along all the studied lines. The proximal part of the ascending colon among all those examined was mostly defined from the intervertebral disc LIV–LV to the intervertebral disc LV–SI, and the hepatic flexure of the colon was defined at the level from LI to the intervertebral disc LII–LIII. A significant increase in the distance from the descending colon to the left ureter, pancreas and quadratus lumborum was found. The distance from the body surface to the descending colon increased with age along the anterior median, left middle axillary, and left scapular lines. The splenic flexure of the colon was located at the level from LI to the intervertebral disc LI–LII, and the distal part of the descending colon was located at the level from LIV to the intervertebral disc LIV–LV.
Od humanizacji i strukturalizacji pracy do upełnomocnienia pracowników - aspekt etyczny
Authors: Bombała Bronisław
Published: February 2023

The article analyses the main humanistic models in the theory of management. Seeking the answer to a question is an aim of analysis
research: whether achievements of the humanistic current do the man good and help them with their development, or whether,
on the contrary – have instrumental character and serve only increasing the effectiveness of the man as the employee? Discovering deeper
sources of the activity is crucial for fuller understanding the empowerment, which is developed in servant leadership.
Odpowiedzialny lobbing jako instrument CSR
Authors: Lewicka-Strzałecka Anna
Published: February 2023

Lobbying in the contemporary world is a recognized instrument for implementing citizen’s right to be represented and to be heard by
the authorities. The goal of lobbying is to pay authorities’ attention to important problems of citizens and organizations, to present various
points of view, to provide adequate information and consequently to contribute to the public good. Nevertheless the social image of lobbyists
and lobbying has never been positive and an extreme opinion says that muddy and immoral lobbying is threatening for democracy.
This opinion is specially significant in the context of corporate lobbying and because of this various initiatives aimed at restoring a proper
place of lobbying in the democratic system are undertaken. The paper presents such initiative, namely an attempt to treat responsible
lobbying as one of the CSR instrument. The author shows both opportunities and limitations of this approach.