bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ondasetron and its effects on haemodynamics during LSCS under regional anaesthesia- A Randomized double blind controlled trial
Authors: Kaur Hersimran , Garg Sahil , Choudhary Madhav , Rukmini Ashita , Jha Neha , Kumar Pankaj
Published: August 2024

Subarachnoid block (SAB) is also known as the method of choice of anaesthesia for lower segment caesarean section. The most common complications associated with it include hypotension and bradycardia. Ondansetron, now days is emerging as an effective alternative for the prevention of spinal induced hypotension in elective LSCS patients.

Our aim was to analyse & study the effect of Ondansetron 6mg I.V. on hemodynamics in lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) under regional anaesthesia. Study was conducted on a total of 60 parturients divided into 2 groups (Group I & Group II) scheduled for elective lower segment cesarean sections under Subarachnoid block.

Comparison of mean heart rate between the Group I and Group II was found to be statistically not significant (p>0.05) at all the time intervals. The difference was found to be statistically significant (p=0.001), showing significantly higher intraoperative fluid requirement in Group II in comparison to Group I.

We observed that ondansetron 6mg I.V. given as a premedication 15 minutes before the administration of SAB resulted in a lesser incidence of hypotension following SAB.
Radius morphometry – A dry bone study
Authors: Shetty Sweekritha , Shetty Balakrishna
Published: August 2024

Normal values of morphometric parameters of frequently fractured bones of the population we live with is important. Radius is one such bone. In this study, less frequently studied features of radius are measured and compared to find a correlation between them. This is of surgical importance in reconstruction of radius and also in designing implants.

105 radius bones from the Anatomy department and students were studied, radial head diameter in two dimensions was measured and averaged. The radial bow length measured from radial tuberosity to proximal end of distal RadioUlnar joint facet. Maximum Bow is measured by the modified method of Schemitsch and Richards. Distal radial metaphysical thickness on either side of the Lister’s tubercle and breadth of the distal end at the level of the distal radioulnar joint was measured using a digital Vernier caliper. Statistical analysis was performed using Minitab® 17.1.0., © 2013 Minitab Inc. All data distribution analysis was checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test.  Correlation statistics were used to establish the relationship between two variables such as radial bow length with proximal and distal end parameters. The average diameter of the radial head was 20.11 mm SD 1.860. The mean Radial bow length was 19.52cm SD1.301. Mean maximum bow 9.105 SD 1.956 mm. The thickness of the distal end medially 17.80mm SD 1.593, lateral to Lister’s tubercle was 15.39 SD1.417.

The correlation between different parameters is significant. Bow length and maximum bow are in constant relation. Different part of the radius is in proportion and is an important clinical feature to be appreciated.
Assessment of thyroid profile in critically ill patients by using SOFA score in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Neel Chhajed , Sanjay Bhasme , Asim Gajbhiye , Shubham Bangad , Abhijeet Dakre
Published: August 2024

It has been noted in many studies that there are hormonal imbalances in critically ill patients. We have undertaken this study to clarify whether thyroid profile can independently predict mortality & disease severity in ICU patients and whether there is any correlation between the thyroid profile & SOFAS scores.

Current study was cross sectional in nature conducted on 152 critically ill sepsis patients. All patients fulfilling eligibility criteria of our study were included.

There were 85 (55.92%) survivors & 67 (44.08%) non-survivors in the study. Mean age of the survivors was 58.33 + 12.56 years vs. 62.46 + 14.22 years among non-survivors. Mean FT3 level was significantly more reduced among non-survivors (1.5 ± 0.77 pmol/l) than the survivors (2.02 ± 0.66 pmol/l). Mean FT4 level though decreased, it did not differ between the two groups. While mean TSH level was significantly raised among non-survivors (5.23 ± 0.96 μIU/l) than the survivors (4.92 ± 0.96 μIU/l). Serum FT3 levels in both the groups were negatively correlated with disease severity i.e. duration of mechanical ventilation, duration of ICU stay & with SOFA scores.

FT3 can be used as a proxy indicator of SOFA scores for assessing disease severity & predicting prognosis of critically ill patients in ICU.
Antiparkinson’s drug-effects on quality of life and safety among parkinson disease patients- A prospective observational study in a tertiary care hospital of West-Bengal
Authors: Sahoo Satyabrata , Pal Asutosh , Naser Syed Mohammad , Bagchi Chiranjib , Munshi Santanu , Acharya Mrinal , Dasgupta Shreyashi , Tripathi Santanu Kumar , Sen Sumalya , Samajdar Shambo Samrat , Sarkar Sougata , Sahoo Subhashree
Published: August 2024

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most frequent neurodegenerative disease, affecting 1% of the population aged>60 years due to striatal dopamine deficiency. Dopamine replacement with oral levodopa is the gold standard of symptomatic therapy. Longterm therapy with dopamine agonists might lead to decreased benefit and referred to as ‘end of dose deterioration’ or ‘wearing-off. This leads to decrease quality of life of such patients. There might be safety issues due to longterm use of these drugs. There are few studies conducted in India regarding quality of life studies and safety of antiparkinsonian drugs in Parkinson disease patients and none in West-Bengal. Hence this study is taken up in our tertiary care Hospital.

To study antiparkinson’s drug-effects on quality of life of parkinson disease patients and their safety and tolerability.

This prospective, observational study was conducted in Dept of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology of School of Tropical Medicine Kolkata in collaboration with Departments of Neuromedicine of Kolkata Medical College and Private Clinics of a Neurologist. All Idiopathic Parkinson disease patients from December 2019 to November 2021, were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study commenced after obtaining approval from institutional ethics committee, and completed in 24 months. Data collected and then statistically analyzed by using WPS Excel and Graph Pad Prism 9 software.

Total Idiopathic Parkinson disease patient were 111 in our study. Anti parkinson drugs were very well tolerated and ADRs were mild in intensity. Antiparkinsonian drugs improve the quality of life significantly.

Antiparkinsonian drugs were well tolerated and safe. Quality of life improved by use of antiparkinsonian drugs in parkinson disease patients.
Comparative study of fetal doppler versus non stress test as predictor of perinatal outcome in high risk pregnancy between 36 to 42 weeks
Authors: Sasane Aparna , Gore Aditi , Shekhawat Gulab Singh
Published: August 2024

Pregnancy is a unique physiologically event in a women’s life. The main aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of the Doppler velocimetry versus non stress test in relation to perinatal outcome in high risk pregnancies between 36 to 42 weeks.

This comparative prospective study was carried out on 200 antenatal patients between 36-42 weeks of pregnancy in Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Smt Kashibai Navle Medical College and Hospital a tertiary care center from December 2016 to July 2018.

All cases were divided into four groups based on NST and Doppler velocimetry of umbilical artery. Abnormal Doppler studies were found in 12% women. 14% had abnormal NST. Apgar score < 7 at 5 minutes were in 19 fetuses, out of these 15 had abnormal Doppler velocimetry. Average birth weight was low in Group D (1.2kg), where both the tests were abnormal. NICU admissions were 5% in Group A and 100% in Group B and D, where Doppler was abnormal. Mean gestational age was also low in group D. Highest perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity was seen in women with abnormal umbilical artery Doppler. 6 neonatal deaths occur in Group D and 1 in Group B. In the present study, umbilical artery sensitivity for predicting perinatal morbidity and mortality is 46.1, specificity is 94, PPV is 93 and NPV is 54.

Highest percentage of perinatal complications and perinatal deaths were seen in groups with abnormal Doppler velocimetry. Group D had the worst perinatal outcome.
Bacteriological and Antibiogram profile of sepsis in new-born in a tertiary referral hospital: A retrospective study
Authors: Seepana Somasekhara Rao , Ketireddi Dinendraram , Menni Chowdary Babu , Nadupuri Venkata Sujatha
Published: August 2024

Neonatal infection could be a major reason for death and illness in new borns, significantly in growing countries. To minimize neonatal sepsis-related morbidity and mortality, paediatricians must thoroughly understand the bacterial flora present and their pattern of susceptibility to antibiotics. This study focused to investigate the etiological profile of culture-positive sepsis and antibiotics sensitivity pattern.

All neonates hospitalized in the critical care unit of the government general hospital in Srikakulam were included in this prospective study, which was done over the course of a year from January 2021 to December 2021. All infants with a positive blood culture and a medical diagnosis of sepsis were identified. All neonate demographics, clinical information, parental risk factors, bacterial profiles, and patterns of antibiotic sensitivity were noted and analysed.

A total of 556 newborns admission to the NICU during the study period out of these 282 cases were diagnosed as neonatal sepsis out of these 282 neonatal sepsis cases 52 cases were culture-positive sepsis. Most bacterial isolates from culture-positive sepsis were gram-negative, predominantly ad and they are having good susceptibility to meropenem, cefotaxime and amikacin. cultures with gram-positive species staphylococci were the most common microorganisms and it was good susceptibility to piperacillin-tazobactam and linezolid.

in the present study , and were the more frequently isolated microorganisms, these organisms are very well susceptible to meropenem, cefotaxime and amikacin. So we recommend cefotaxime and amikacin as the first line of treatment in our institution and meropenem and piperacillin-tazobactam as the second line of empirical therapy in our institution.
Analysis of gender influence on left main coronary artery dimensions in patient with coronary artery disease single center observational study
Authors: Srinivasan A , Kumaran S , Selvan K Muthu , Gomathi T , Shankar P Jai , Kumar K Ganesh Thanga Muthu , P Suresh Kumar
Published: August 2024

The aim of the study is to find out gender influence on the left main coronary artery (LMCA) dimensions in patients with coronary artery disease. Involvement of left main coronary artery in coronary artery disease makes it separate subset of ailment in terms of intervention and medical management point of view. Our objective is to find out the mean length and diameter of left main coronary artery in coronary artery disease patients. Whether gender has any correlation with these dimensions. Retrospective, single centre observational analytical study.

: Study was conducted in Thanjavur Medical College. Department of Cardiology.

From the coronary angiogram and case history of 77 coronary heart disease admitted in the department between July and August of 2021. Coronary angiogram was done in Phillips Allura XD Single plane catheterisation lab. Left main coronary artery dimensions were measured by quantitative coronary angiogram in LAO caudal view and in case of foreshortening few cases AP caudal view preferred for measurement. Measurements were done after calibration with diagnostic 5F Tiger Catheter in of the cases. Body surface area was calculated by Du bois formula. Data obtained was analysed by SPSS software.

Left main coronary dimensions like mean diameter and mean length of LMCA were analysed against gender. Also influence of age, family history and co- morbid conditions were also analysed.

Mean Left main coronary artery diameter is significantly associated influenced by gender with male have higher value than females without indexing to body surface area.
Ukrainian Cultural Front: The “Cancel Culture” Discourse
Authors: Humeniuk Tetyana
Published: August 2024

The essence of the phenomenon of “cancel culture” and the reasons for its relevance in contemporary cultural discourse have been uncovered. Its impact on the protection and preservation of national identity, politics, and intercultural relations has been characterized, and the potential risks of its spread have been considered. The practice of “cancel culture” elicits ambivalent attitudes – it is seen as an opportunity to draw attention to unfair actions, discrimination, and to encourage the protection of democratic values and human rights. However, “cancel culture” also acquires a negative interpretation as posing a potential threat to freedom of speech and constructive criticism. Achieving open dialogue and free expression of different opinions is crucial here. Discussions on “cancel culture” during the war reflect tendencies towards resistance and the protection of national self-identification. It’s not just about internal processes of combating Russia’s cultural expansion but also about efforts to represent Ukraine on the international stage. Sometimes, proponents of Russian culture try to dissociate it from imperial ambitions and contemporary war crimes. However, certain European countries are gradually beginning to reassess their stance on these issues, showing increasing solidarity with Ukraine by boycotting Russian cultural events and critically assessing its real impact in the contemporary world. Ukrainian cultural and art institutions, amidst the war, have lost a significant amount of talented youth who left Ukraine, but they adapt their current capabilities to conduct various events to psychologically support Ukrainians. Cultural initiatives allow promoting Ukrainian culture globally and reflecting the true realities of the war. Cultural exchanges during festivals, exhibitions, biennales, musical and theatrical tours play a significant role, aiming to promote Ukrainian culture in the world: Ukrainian artists are participants in the Frankfurt Book Fair, as well as the Maltese Biennale, where the Ukrainian pavilion was opened for the project “From South to North” by artist A. Kakhidze. Such events create a platform for discussing issues of memory, history, and cultural connections at the international level.
Bishops’ Wedding Songs: The Marriage of Julian of Eclanum and Contacts between Italy and Syria during the Period of Celibacy
Authors: Morozova Daria
Published: August 2024

The article is a case study of one marriage in a late antique Italian bishopric family. The marriage of Julian of Eclanum provides a closer look at the struggle of theological schools that acсompanied the introduction of celibacy in the Roman Church, comparing the views of Augustinians, Pelagians and Antiochian theologians on marriage and evaluate these views in a broader cultural context.Documents related to Julian’s wedding, analyzed in the previous studies of J. Lössl, indicate the formation of a social network of leading Italian theologians, largely woven from noble episcopal families – such as that of St. Paulinus of Nolan, Aemilius of Benevento, Memor and Julian of Eclanum. The author traces how this social network of Italian ecclesiastics interacted and intertwined with the social network of theologians of Antioch, the latter being previously studied by A. Shor.The main focus of the article is the lively exchange of theological thoughts about marriage between these two social networks – Italian and Syrian. The mutual support of the two schools led to the unjustified condemnation of the “Pelagians”, backing the “Nestorians” at the Council of Ephesus in 431. However, their interaction also had such positive results as two treatises by Julian of Eclanum and Theodore of Mopsuestia, issued in close collaboration.Both of these treatises – Julian’s Ad Florum and Theodore’s Against those who say that men sin by nature and not by will – offer an optimistic theology of marriage and of sexuality as its integral dimension. The boldness of these theses is in sharp contrast to the approach of both the Augustinians, who insisted on celibacy, and other Pelagians, who also preferenced virginity, but emphasized the voluntariness of this choice. At the same time, the ideas of Julian and Theodore quite organically fit into the context of Antiochian anthropology. The author concludes that Julian’s marriage was, not least of all, an ecumenical gesture aimed at returning to common sources and strengthening ties with the Christian East.
The Combination of Jurisprudence and Natural Sciences: On the 90th Anniversary of A.V. Yablokov
Authors:   Head for Research of the Department of Environmental and Agrarian Laws of the Institute of Legislation, Bogolyubov Sergey A.
Published: August 2024

The article is dedicated to Corresponding member RAS for Biological Sciences A.V. Yablokov, who was active in social and political activities, primarily environmental, constantly relied on legal knowledge with faith in the power of law: He participated in the creation of environmental management bodies, wrote draft laws, initiated and organized the All-Russian meeting on combating environmental offenses, spoke in legal and other media.
The Mandatory Audit Institution and Its Place in the Financial Law System
Authors:   Head of the Department of Financial Law of the Voronezh State University, Karaseva Marina V. , Panina Irina V. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Analysis and Audit of the Voronezh State University
Published: August 2024

The article examines the financial and legal institution of mandatory audit. Its nature is considered and its place in the system of financial law is substantiated. It is emphasized that the financial and legal institution of mandatory audit should be included in the general part of the science and branch of financial law and contains the norms established in the Federal Law "On Auditing Activities". Attention is focused on the features of the financial legal relationship of mandatory audit.
The Role of the Bank of Russia in Insuring Stability of Financial Markets under Sanctions of Unfriendly States
Authors:   Deputy Dean for Research of the Law Faculty, Associate Professor of the Department of Legal Regulation of Economic, Demchenko Maksim V. , Samokhina Anna N. ,   Senior Legal Adviser of the Corporate and Property Support Department of SDM-Bank, PJSC
Published: August 2024

The current geopolitical factors pose a threat to the functioning of the Russian financial market, which in turn can have a negative impact on the real sector of the economy. In this regard, this article examines the role of the Bank of Russia in ensuring the stability of the financial market under the sanctions of unfriendly states. The article presents the areas of activity of the Bank of Russia that contribute to ensuring the stability of the financial market.
The German Society in the Post-Pandemic Period: The Crisis Phenomena
Authors:   Professor of the Department of European Languages and Linguodidactics of the Transbaikal State University, Antropova Natalya A. , Antropov Roman V. ,   Head of the Laboratory of Contrastive Research of the German and Russian Law Systems of the Transbaikal
Published: August 2024

The pandemic has receded, but the world community is experiencing a new crisis caused by the aggravation of the geopolitical situation in the world. The crisis did not bypass Germa-ny, the birthplace of the social market economy and, until recently, the flagship of the EU econ-omy. We are talking about topical problems that German society has faced in the post-pandemic period and that affect today's moods of German citizens.
The Essence of Freedom of Speech: The Unity and Contradiction Between Natural Liberty and Positive Law
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of State and Administrative Law of the Kemerovo State University, Balayan Ellada Yu. , Sviridova Natalya V. ,   Court Bailiff of the Bailiff Department for the City of Mariinsk, Mariinsk and Chebulinsk Districts
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of legal understanding of one of the fundamental freedoms of man and citizen — freedom of speech. The Constitution of the Russian Federation proclaims freedom of thought and speech, and guarantees its realization to every person. Freedom of speech is a natural and inalienable human freedom and forms the basis of the legal status of an individual. However, this freedom has limitations. The restrictions established by the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal laws are aimed at protecting and protecting the rights and freedoms of any person, society as a whole and its moral foundations, as well as the state and constitutional order founded by citizens. The author explores the legal limits of freedom of speech and the grounds for its restriction. Analyzing the essence of freedom of speech as a natural and positive freedom in historical, philosophical and legal aspects, the author comes to the conclusion that understanding the essence of freedom of speech is impossible without taking into account its limitations in their interrelation, and ignoring laws inevitably leads to negative consequences and, above all, legal ones.
Educação Ambiental e Inovação Pedagógica: Mapeamento da formação e prática profissional
Authors: Rodrigues Noal Gabriela , Godinho Soares Renata , Coutinho Cadidja
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo[1], trata-se de um mapeamento sobre práticas pedagógicas crítico-inovadoras para a Educação Ambiental nos anos iniciais propostas e publicizadas nos últimos dez anos. A metodologia foi baseada em análise integrativa e temática para verificar a presença ou ausência dos indicadores de Inovação Pedagógica na metodologia e/ou resultados dos artigos. Foram criadas relações no software ATLAS.ti entre os indicadores e as categorias estabelecidas nos nove estudos selecionados, observando-se maior frequência de três indicadores de Inovação Pedagógica. Com este mapeamento, infere-se sobre a importância de conhecer as publicações que envolvem o tema central, para que seja possível proporcionar conhecimentos e práticas inovadoras para serem implementadas em aula.
 
[1] Este artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado do Programa de Pós-Graduação Educação em Ciências pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.
Considerations for Preparation of Questionnaire- An Initial Step in Intervening Cultivation Practices: A Review
Authors: Shahane Amit Anil , Shivay Yashbir Singh
Published: August 2024

The crop cultivation practices and input portfolio are dynamic; hence moderation of them is a regular practice. The practices also need to be developed for different crops for their successful introduction in new (non-conventional) areas. This new introduction is needed due to climate change-induced variation in agro-climatic conditions and changes in crop adoption to environmental conditions. The systemic investigation into crop cultivation practices for their different aspects (economic, ecological, technical soundness, practical feasibility, adoption, discontinuation rate, market and policy-related interventions, etc.) is needed to suggest any modulation in cultivation practices and development of new practices. The North East Hill (NEH) region has a large diversity in agro-climatic conditions as well as agricultural practices followed. The NEH region is also recognized as having potential for an organic production system, natural farming system yield enhancement through crop cultivation practices modification, testing of new crops for their adoption, organic seed production, indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) documentation, traditional practices documentation and conservation of plant genetic resources. There is a need to document detailed procedures for system investigation in NEH region agricultural activities. The present review describes the point of consideration for systemic investigation of practices and enlists the variables for ranking of problems in these practices. The problem ranking can be used to calculate value-based coefficient and rank-based ratio. The detailed insight into different aspects of production practices can be achieved by following the point of consideration mentioned in this review. The data and/or information generated have scientific value towards initiating the process of modulation of crop cultivation practices and development of cultivation practices of newly introduced crops.
Bypass Fat Increases Milk Production and Quality in Goats under Extensive Management
Authors: Esquivel-Romo A. , Bustamante-Andrade J.A. , Gutiérrez-Guzmán U.N. , Ríos-Vega M.E. , Barrera-Flores L.J. , López-Calderón M.J. , Granados-Niño J.A. , González-Mancilla A.
Published: August 2024

Background: Lactating goats show a negative energy metabolism, which is why supplementation during this period is beneficial for the female, improving the production and chemical composition of milk. Various studies have shown that the use of protected fats in ruminants increases the quantity and quality of milk. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of a bypass fat on milk production and quality in grazing goats. Methods: In an extensively managed goat herd in the Comarca Lagunera, goats (n=30) were selected and distributed in 3 treatments: (GCON), this group only consumed the vegetation in the grazing sites, (GHP95) this group received grazing plus bypass fat and (GLM45) this group received grazing plus bypass fat, the supplementation with bypass fat was 100 g/goat/d. During the study, live weight, body condition, milk production and quality were determined. Result: The research shows that supplementation with bypass fat is sufficient to increase production (p less than 0.05) and quality of milk (fat; p less than 0.05) after calving in the different samplings (p less than 0.05). The results favored GHP95. This supplementation makes the use of protected fats in animal feed more efficient, increasing productive parameters and income for grazing goat producers.
Cross Sectional Study on Non-typhoidal Salmonella in Freshly Slaughtered Goat Samples From Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Sharma S. , Dixit B. , Meshram Somesh , Mishra A.K. , Tomar Serlene , Vandre Rajesh Kumar , Patel Raj Kumar , Dixit M. , Tiwari S.P.
Published: August 2024

Background: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), is a leading cause of food borne infections of zoonotic significance, for which different food animals are considered reservoir and source of infection. Goats are mostly slaughtered at small slaughterhouses with poor hygienic conditions making chevon a likely transmission source for salmonellosis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of NTS in goats from Rewa city of Madhya Pradesh and surrounding areas. A total of 240 samples from freshly
slaughtered goat carcasses, including meat (n=120) and intestinal content (n=120) were collected from different butcher shops and processed for isolation and identification of Salmonellae by culture, biochemical methods and molecular methods. Result: A total of 10.43% prevalence of Salmonella (only one serotype S. typhimurium) was found including 14.17% positivity in meat and 6.67% in intestinal content of sampled goats. AMR pattern indicated that the 68% of isolated Salmonella were Multi Drug Resistant and showed high resistance towards different antibiotics including third generation cephalosporins. Invasive and virulence markers like invA and spiA were present in all the isolates but spvR and spvC were not detected. Significant correlation was detected between phenotypic and genotypic (blaTEM and ampC gene) drug resistance pattern. A significant Pearson square correlation (0.468) (p less than 0.0001) was found between the occurrence of Salmonella in intestinal content and meat but percent positivity of cross contaminated meat was also found very high (52.94%).
Relationship between Whiteflies, Yellow Mosaic Severity, Weather and Crop Age in Soybean
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Amrate Pawan K. , Shrivastava M.K. , Marabi R. S. , Jawarkar Shivani , Kharte Sanjay , Chaukikar Kailash , Barela Akash
Published: August 2024

Background: Yellow mosaic disease (YMD), caused by the Mungbean yellow mosaic India virus (MYMIV), seriously affects soybean production in the central and northern regions of India. Methods: The present investigation was conducted to reveal the relation among the fluctuating population of whiteflies, YMD progression, meteorological parameters and crop age in four varieties, i.e. 335, JS 20-34, NRC 86 and MACS 1520, at J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur, during kharif 2021 (June to September). The whitefly population, by visual and cage and YMD severity were recorded at weekly intervals. Result: Whiteflies first appeared 13 days after sowing (27th SMW) and reached a peak of 7.73 per plant (cage) and 3.29 per trifoliate (visual) at 29th SMW (July, 16-22). During this maximum and minimum temperature, morning and evening RH were 33.4 and 25.4°C, 84.10 and 70.0 %, respectively. Whiteflies on JS 335 (0.639* and 0.635*) and MACS 1520 (0.672* and 0.639*) significantly positively correlated with maximum temperature in visual and cage counts. Wind speed exhibited a significant negative relation with a whitefly count of JS 335 (-0.753*) and MACS 1520 (-0.764*). YMD initiated (28th SMW) at high temperature (max 33.3°C and min 25.1°C), low rainfall (33.2 mm), less humid conditions (evening 58.3-morning 85.1 %) and presence of whitefly. In contrast, at the time of maximum disease progression (32nd SMW), comparative low temperature (max 28.5 and min 24.2°C) and high humid conditions (evening 79.0-morning 90.0) prevailed. Among the four varieties, maximum disease severity was recorded in JS 20-34 (48.16%). The corresponding week’s maximum temp (0.771**) and sunshine hours (0.792**) were negatively significant and evening RH (0.717*) and wind speed (0.708*) had a positively significant relation with mean YMD progression. A similar significant association was also obtained between the previous week¢s parameters and disease. YMD and whitefly exhibited a negative, non-significant association. Crop age also linked non-significantly with YMD progression. The present findings could be utilized to predict vector and YMD and to formulate appropriate management strategies for both.
Nutrient Management Through Organic Sources in Summer Green Gram
Authors: Shah S.N , Patel A.P. , Patel H.K.
Published: August 2024

Background: Pulses are source of supplementary protein to daily diets based on cereals and starchy food for predominant vegetarian population. So, pluses are therefore often regarded as poor man’s meat. Greengram is third most important pulse crop growing after chickpea and pigeon pea in India. For maintain soil health, better quality crop production, organic fertilizer managements play important role. Methods: The experiment on nutrient management thought organic sources in summer green gram conducted with aim to know the effect of organic nutrient management on the growth, yield and quality of green gram at College Agronomy Farm, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during summer season of 2018 to 2020 in sandy loam soil of middle Gujarat. There were ten treatments of organic sources including no manures (control) treatment. They were replicated four times in randomized block design. Result: Three years experiment data revealed that application of vermicompost @0.5t/ha+Bio NP (Rhizobium and PSB) reported higher plant height at harvest, number of pods per plant, test weight, seed yield, harvest index and net return and BCR. Green gram haulm yield and soil microbial count was significantly higher in treatment T6 (FYM @ 2.0 t/ha+Bio NP (Rhizobium and PSB), treatment T8 (Castor cake @ 0.25 t/ha+Bio NP (Rhizobium and PSB), reported higher potassium content in haulm, Response of organic manures treatments found non-significant in case of initial plant population, plant height and number of branches per plant at 30 DAS, protein content, micronutrient content in seed, haulm and soil, except Mn in seed, heavy metal content in seed, haulm and soil, after harvest soil nutrient EC, organic carbon and available K2O, whereas same results also observed in case of nutrient content in seed and haulm.
Thyroid Differentiated Cancer: Characterization Over 10 Years
Authors: Mintegui Gabriela
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the most common endocrine neoplasia. Its prognosis is good, however there are various risk factors described for a more severe involvement. Objectives: Characterize a population of patients with DTC over 10 years, determine the frequency of risk factors for DTC development and postoperative complications and establish the agreement of different risk stratification models for DTC initial recurrence according to different guidelines. Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive, retrospective study in the Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Hospital de Clinicas between 2011- 2021. Quantitative variables were represented by mean and median; qualitative variables were described with absolute and relative frequency. The agreement between recurrence scales was evaluated using Cohen’s coefficient. Results: 101 patients, 92% women, average age 42 years. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) accounted for 89% of cases. Risk factors: 2% had a personal history of radiation, 39% were overweight and 34% obese, 34% smokers, and 7% had first-degree family history of DTC. 89% were diagnosed with suspicious thyroid nodule and 11% with incidentaloma. Total thyroidectomy was performed in 95%, lobectomy in 3%, and lobectomy plus isthmectomy in 2%. Postoperative complications included transient hypoparathyroidism in 48.5%, permanent hypoparathyroidism in 8.9%, and recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) damage in 7.9%. Pathological analysis showed 89% papillary variant and 11% follicular variant. 85% belonged to stage I of the mortality scale. The agreement between the scales was substantial. Conclusion: DTC is more frequent in women (9:1) in the 4th-5th decade of life. The most common subtype was PTC. Risk factors included obesity, smoking, family history of DTC, and radiation. Most cases underwent total thyroidectomy, and the most frequent complication was transient hypoparathyroidism in almost half of the sample. Most cases corresponded to stage I according to AJCC. There is a high concordance between the risk stratification scales for initial recurrence according.
STEM-TPAB Öz-Yeterlik Ölçeği: Türkçeye Uyarlama Çalışması
Authors: Aktaş İdris , Özmen Haluk
Published: August 2024

Bütünleştirilmiş Fen, Teknoloji, Mühendislik ve Matematik (b-STEM) eğitimi 21. yüzyılda eğitimi ilerletmenin en iyi pedagojik yollarından birisi olarak görülmektedir. Ancak STEM eğitimini güçlü bir şekilde uygularken öğretmen ve öğretmen adaylarının ihtiyaç duyduğu bilgi türleri üzerine geliştirilmiş geçerli ve güvenilir ölçekler oldukça sınırlıdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Chai ve diğerleri (2019) tarafından geliştirilen öğretmenlerin/öğretmen adaylarının Teknoloji Pedagoji ve Alan Bilgisi (TPAB) çerçevesinde STEM öz-yeterliklerini ölçmeyi amaçlayan STEM-TPAB ölçeğinin Türkçeye uyarlamasını yapmaktır. Orijinali 17 maddeden oluşan ölçeğin Chai C.S. tarafından sağlanan 24 maddelik ön madde havuzu üzerinden uyarlama çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Uyarlama çalışmasına 14 akademisyen ve çeşitli aşamalar için fen bilgisi, matematik, sınıf, BÖTE ve İngilizce öğretmenliği bölümlerinden olmak üzere toplam 523 öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Madde-toplam korelasyonu, açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri ölçeğin yeterli güvenirlik ve geçerlik değerlerine sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Ölçek orijinal faktör yapısına uygun 24 madde olarak Türkçeye uyarlanmıştır. Uyarlanan ölçek gelecek çalışmalarda öğretmenlerin/öğretmen adaylarının TPAB çerçevesinde STEM öz-yeterliklerini belirlemek, STEM derslerini yürütmek için ihtiyaçlarını belirlemek, STEM’in çoklu bilgi bileşenlerini desteklemek için mesleki gelişim kurslarının çıktılarını ölçmek ve karşılaştırmalar yapmak amacıyla kullanılabilir.
The Character and Structure of Khureet Dov, Mongolia, Xiongnu capital
Authors:   Central Institute of Cultural Heritage, Oh Jae-Jin , Kim Sang-Lok , Song Sang-Woo , Enkhbold Sanjperlee Enkhbold Sanjperlee
Published: August 2024

Korea-Mongolia Scientific Excavation Research Group investigated Khureet Dov, Mongolia, which is presumed to be the capital palace site among the five Xiongnu capital cities, twice in 2019 and 2023.
The five cities, located with regular intervals to the west of the Kherlen River, are presumed to have served the following functions respectively: Khureet Dov-the capital in the Xiongnu period, Tereljin Durvuljin-winter, Burkhyn Durvuljin-spring, Undur Dov-autumn, and Gua Dov-summer palace.
The structure of the gates and walls of Khureet Dov is considered to have been constructed with a main gate featuring a two-story tiled roof, supported by wooden pillars erected on a foundation of slab stone, with small gates on both sides, and walls with tiled roofs on both sides were connected.
The internal structure of the fortress includes a central building area and a western building area clustered together, while the eastern building area is slightly separated. Each building area was connected by east-west and north-south corridors. The absence of facilities associated with the upper structure and the absence of excavated tiles used for roofing in the central and western building areas support the hypothesis that they were shaping the ground with the horizontal embankment method before placing a ger(traditional Mongolian tent) on top and building a Woldae(月臺) around it. The tiles are piled up on both sides of the southern central corridor and stair site, which are presumed to be the main entrance facilities of the central building site, suggesting that there is a high probability that its structure was made of wooden constructions with roof tiles on top.
Cannabis use on gingival bleeding and caries experience among students
Authors: Chisini Luiz Alexandre , Salvi Luana Carla , Mello André Luiz Rodrigues , Galdino dos Santos Laylla , Noronha Luiza Gioda , Oliveira Kaila Andressa dos Santos , Dalmaso João Luiz , Costa Francine dos Santos , Demarco Flávio Fernando
Published: August 2024

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate if cannabis use can be associated with gingival bleeding and caries experience among Brazilian students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 2016 with first-semester university students in Pelotas. Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire. Self-reported gingival bleeding and caries experienced were collected. Cannabis use was assessed using a modified version of the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). We define cannabis users as individuals who report using cannabis at least once a month. A Poisson regression model with robust variance was used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 2,058 (64.5% of eligible students) students were assessed. The prevalence of caries experience was 68.2% and gingival bleeding was 50.8%. The prevalence of cannabis use was 11.7%. After controlling (sex, skin color, age, family income, depressive symptoms, oral health self-perception tobacco use), individuals who use cannabis present a prevalence of gingival bleeding 2.51 (CI95%[1.42–4;53]) higher than individuals who did not use cannabis. The association was maintained even when the individuals who used tobacco were excluded from the sample (PR=2.24, CI95%[1.16 – 4.31]). Cannabis use did not show an association with the experience of dental caries in both crude (PR 0.91 CI95%[0.82 – 1.01]) and adjusted models (PR 0.93 CI 95%[0.83 – 1.05]). Conclusion: Cannabis use was associated with the presence of gingival bleeding among the students of a public university in the south of Brazil. However, the experience of dental caries did not present an association with cannabis use.
A armadilha de Tucídides
Authors: Santos Ricardo Neves dos
Published: August 2024

Os Estudos de Recepção têm se mostrado uma área em constante ascensão desde os últimos decênios do século XX. O presente trabalho objetiva analisar uma retomada do texto clássico de Tucídides em pleno século XXI, empreendida pelo professor de Harvard Graham Allison, em seu livro A caminho da guerra: os Estados Unidos e a China conseguirão escapar da Armadilha de Tucídides? [2017](2020).  O uso do passado, mesmo pelo viés historiográfico, é também uma espécie de recepção. Allison foi diretor da agência americana CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) e estudante de língua e literatura grega. Como, então, se situaria o pensamento de Graham Allison no uso que faz da obra de Tucídides? Qual tipo de recepção do texto clássico ele empreende em sua obra. São questões sobre as quais se debruça o presente artigo.
Halal tourism development strategy for optimizing local revenue and economic growth in the tourism sector in Bangkalan Regency
Authors: Anshori Mochammad Isa , Prasetyo Alvin Sugeng , Kamil Ahmad
Published: August 2024

Sectoral economic development seen from the halal tourism sector is one sector that can encourage economic growth. This is the reason for the importance of developing a halal tourism development strategy to accelerate economic growth in Bangkalan Regency. In addition, the tourism sector is also an important source of revenue for local governments, namely Regional Original Revenue (PAD) in Bangkalan Regency. Regional Original Revenue is used to finance development in Bangkalan Regency so as to improve the welfare of its people and advance the region. This study uses the SWOT method to analyze the right development strategy for halal tourism in Bangkalan Regency. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop and analyze halal tourism development strategies for optimizing Regional Original Revenue and economic growth in the tourism sector in Bangkalan Regency.
Development of antioxidant products from Tilapia offal protein hydrolysate with different enzyme concentrations and a review in fulfillment of the halal product assurance criteria
Authors: Sholahuddin Muhammad Athoillah , Prayoga Adistiar
Published: August 2024

Tilapia fish meat is a raw material that is widely consumed by the community due to its high nutritional value. However, the amount of meat consumption is not accompanied by the management of tilapia by-products. By-products from the disposal of tilapia processing can cause pollution and disrupt certain ecosystems, so it is necessary to manage the waste by-products of tilapia products. One way to process tilapia offal waste is by utilizing it as a protein hydrolysate product. Protein hydrolysate is a derivative product of protein in the form of bioactive peptides and amino acids that have potential as antioxidants. Products from antioxidants have many benefits such as anti-aging, as food supplements, as drugs to ward off cancer and so on. However, antioxidant products sold commercially are relatively expensive when compared to tilapia offal waste protein hydrolysate products. Therefore, this protein hydrolysate product is a suitable means to be an alternative as a substitute for commercial antioxidants. However, from another perspective, waste that is regarded as inappropriate production residue is really used as a raw material for consumable. Meanwhile, the Indonesia government has legalized law number 33 of 2014 oh Halal Product Assurance, which requires that all products entering, circulating, and traded in Indonesia be halal certified. So, the purpose of this study, (1) investigate the (1) investigate the influence of proteolytic enzymes at different doses on antioxidant activity in tilapia offal waste protein hydrolysate. (2) Review product development to ensure that it meets halal product assurance requirements in Indonesia and becomes a raw material or additional material that can be halal certified
Molecular analysis for halal verification: screening porcine DNA in charms cosmetic skincare products
Authors: Othman Nursyuhada , Haris Hidayah , Sariyati Nur Hartini , Ramli Farah Farhana , Muhammad Norhayati , Mayzan Mohd Zul Hilmi , Sulong Muhammad Suhaimi , Abu Bakar Muhammad Abdul Latiff
Published: August 2024

The growing Muslim population around the world has led to an increase in demand for Halal products such as cosmetic. Previously, the cosmetics business was dominated by non-halal cosmetic enterprises, as many products contained pig-derived substances, which are forbidden in Islam. In 2012, Charms Skincare Cosmetics, a Malaysian cosmetic brand, was established with a focus on producing Halal-certified products. Thus, the aim of the study is to demonstrate that the seven products from the brand are free from porcine DNA, following halal verification. All the cosmetic products were isolated using the Agilent Porcine Detection Kit, and the amplification was done by the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method targeting porcine-specific DNA sequences from the Cytochrome b region. The result showed no amplification of the Cytb gene in gel visualization and was supported by the absence of porcine DNA using RT-PCR from all seven Charms cosmetic products, representing the absence of any pig derivative substances. These findings indicate that the products comply with Islamic requirements, and the PCR method proves to be a sensitive and reliable approach for the detection of porcine DNA in halal authentication processes.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURALLY SAFE ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL OPTIONS TO ENABLE TAMARIKI MĀORI TO FLOURISH A narrative review and model
Authors:   Waipapa Taumata Rau/University of Auckland, Mihaere Shannon , Smith Melody , Jones Rhys
Published: August 2024

To better understand the low and declining trends in active transport, there is a clarion call for town planners to develop sensitivity and sensibility towards the cultural backgrounds, realities and priorities of Māori. This will be important in producing more sustainable, healthy and equitable neighbourhoods. This paper outlines the results of a narrative literature review and consultation on tamariki Māori and travelling to kura. Tamariki Māori face barriers to active transport similar to those of other children, including a lack of access to suitable urban infrastructure, but these are exacerbated for tamariki Māori by historical issues. Factors influencing the feasibility of active transport options for tamariki Māori include school choice, concerns about neighbourhood safety and lack of access to places of importance to whānau Māori. Ultimately, the review reinforces the importance of creating culturally safe active transport options that enable tamariki Māori to flourish.
Balancing Anga Faka-Tonga (the Tongan way of life) with financial wellbeing
Authors:   Waipapa Taumata Rau/University of Auckland, Ongolea Victoria , Houkamau Carla
Published: August 2024

This article explores how Tongans honour anga faka-Tonga, balancing cultural obligations to their fāmili, kolo, siasi and fonua with their own financial well-being. Utilising the Kakala framework and drawing on narratives gathered from talanoa with 13 Aotearoa New Zealand-based Tongans between 20 and 60 years of age, three key themes were identified: (1) financial decisions were driven by Tongan values and Christian beliefs, (2) cultural and religious expectations and practices both promote and demote well-being, and (3) an overall sense of well-being can be achieved by balancing personal finances with religious and cultural obligations. Excerpts from talanoa elucidate how culturally embedded value systems and faith-based beliefs have crucial implications for financial decision-making among participants. Recommendations for culturally relevant financial capability education are offered, taking into account the unique nature of Tongan culture and communities in Aotearoa.