bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Poéticas do desejo e dos prazeres LGBTQ na Poesia gay brasileira
Authors: Silva Claudicélio Rodrigues da
Published: November 2020

Resumo Antologia é um compêndio de textos, de um ou vários autores, escolhidos por um organizador com a finalidade de colocar em evidência uma estética, um período ou uma temática. Antologias, portanto, dizem muito das políticas editoriais e sociais do seu tempo. Desse modo, o artigo se propõe a analisar Poesia gay brasileira (2017), coletânea que reúne poemas do século XIX ao XXI a partir da temática da homossexualidade ou homoafetividade. O recorte do estudo, porém, se restringe aos textos nos quais o discurso encena os afetos LGBTQ, o desejo e suas tensões, os prazeres e suas marcas na cultura. Em suma, interessa pensar como o discurso sobre as práticas eróticas desses sujeitos se desloca para uma postura política sobre a sexualidade. Entre outros suportes teóricos, a análise baseia-se em Butler (2017; 2019a; 2019b), Foucault (2015), Preciado (2011; 2014), Rolnik (2018), Rubin (2017), Sejo e Carrascosa (2016) e Vidarte (2019).
Identidades sexuales disidentes en Cartas de un seductor de Hilda Hilst
Authors: Leonardo-Loayza Richard
Published: November 2020

Resumen El presente artículo estudia Cartas de un seductor, de Hilda Hilst. Nuestro objetivo es analizar las representaciones de las identidades sexuales disidentes presentes en la diégesis de dicha novela. La hipótesis que sostenemos es que en este texto de Hilst se produce una intención por desestabilizar el orden sexual heteronormativo, mediante la presentación de personajes queer, cuya performance demuestra que las identidades genéricas no son fijas o estables. Además, en este libro se produce la formulación de una ética sexual, que pretende cuestionar las prácticas sexuales normalizadas por el pensamiento heterocentrado. Para desarrollar nuestro análisis, apelamos a las contribuciones de la narratología, los estudios de género y la teoría queer.
Peri-intraventricular hemorrhage: Study of the inhibitory effect of auditory efferent pathway
Authors: Maruta Elaine Colombo Sousa , Azevedo Marisa Frasson de
Published: November 2020

Abstract: Purpose: to determine the functioning of the efferent auditory system in premature newborns with intraventricular hemorrhage. Method: the sample consisted of 44 newborns, divided into two groups. The study group was composed of 22 premature newborns with intraventricular hemorrhage/and the control group was composed of 22 newborns without intraventricular hemorrhage, matched to the study group for gestational age, correct gestational age and sex. The groups were submitted to the evaluation of the inhibitory effect of auditory efferent in otoacoustic emissions (equipment ILOv6-Otodynamics Ltda®) and auditory evoked potential with and without contralateral noise (equipment SmartEP-Intelligent Hearing Systems®). Results: newborns with intraventricular hemorrhage exhibited a higher occurrence of central hearing alteration as well as a lesser occurrence of the inhibitory effect of auditory efferent in otoacoustic emissions and auditory evoked potential compared to the newborns without this condition. An association was found between central hearing alteration and a lower occurrence of inhibitory effect. Agreement was found between the inhibitory effect test on otoacoustic emissions and latency of the auditory evoked potential. Conclusion: premature newborns with intraventricular hemorrhage have a greater occurrence of functional abnormality of the afferent auditory system, which can be effectively identified through an evaluation of the inhibitory effect of auditory efferent in otoacoustic emissions evoked by a transient stimulus and latency parameter in the brainstem auditory evoked potential.
Postural balance in type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness and/or unsteadiness
Authors: Fukunaga Jackeline Yumi , Quitschal Rafaela Maia , Dib Sergio Atala , Ganança Maurício Malavasi , Caovilla Heloisa Helena
Published: November 2020

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the postural balance of type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or unsteadiness. Methods: limit of stability, pressure center displacement area, and sway velocity of 20 patients with type 2 diabetes were compared with 22 controls using the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM, Medicaa) posturography. Results: Compared to the control group, patients with type 2 diabetes showed a significantly lower limit of stability and a significantly higher-pressure center displacement area on a firm surface with eyes open, eyes closed, and horizontal vestibular-visual interaction; and higher sway velocity on a firm surface with eyes open and with eyes closed. Conclusion: type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or imbalance compromised postural balance related to visual stimuli and vestibular-visual interaction and moderate impairment in the quality of life.
Impacto da intervenção fonoaudiológica na introdução de dieta via oral em recém-nascidos de risco
Authors: Medeiros Andréa Monteiro Correia , Almeida Dayane Moraes Santos , Meneses Marquise Oliveira , Sá Thalyta Prata Leite de , Barreto Ikaro Daniel de Carvalho
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivo comparar idade gestacional ao nascimento, peso e idade gestacional corrigida na introdução de dieta por via oral de recém-nascidos prematuros, que utilizaram, ou não, sonda enteral para alimentação, de acordo com a intervenção fonoaudiológica recebida. Métodos estudo retrospectivo, transversal do tipo analítico, realizado em uma maternidade pública de referência, no Nordeste do Brasil. Foram analisados 142 prontuários de recém-nascidos de risco. Os participantes foram divididos quanto ao uso, ou não, de sonda enteral (G1 e G2) e realização, ou não, de intervenção fonoaudiológica (GF e GC). Resultados houve diferença entre G1 e G2 quanto ao teste de Apgar, pesos (ao nascer e na alta) e idades gestacionais ao nascimento e corrigida para introdução de via oral (com valores sempre menores em G1); quanto ao tempo de internação e intervenção fonoaudiológica (maiores em G1). Em relação à intervenção fonoaudiológica, houve diferença entre GF e GC quanto aos pesos (ao nascer e na alta), idade gestacional ao nascimento e idade gestacional para introdução de via oral (com valores menores em GF), tempo de internação e uso de mamadeira (maiores em GF). Conclusão o uso de sonda enteral esteve relacionado ao aumento do tempo de internação, enquanto que a intervenção fonoaudiológica impactou a introdução de alimentação por via oral mais precocemente.
Advances and challenges in the water sciences in Brazil: a community synthesis of the XXIII Brazilian Water Resources Symposium
Authors: Paiva Rodrigo Cauduro Dias de , Chaffe Pedro Luiz Borges , Anache Jamil Alexandre Ayach , Fontes Andrea Sousa , Araujo Ligia Maria Nascimento de , Araujo Anderson Nascimento de , Bartiko Daniel , Bleninger Tobias , Amorim Pablo Borges de , Buarque Diogo Costa , Carlotto Tomas , Collischonn Walter , Detzel Daniel Henrique Marco , Fan Fernando Mainardi , Formiga-Johnsson Rosa Maria , Kobiyama Masato , Mannich Michael , Marques Guilherme , Michel Gean Paulo , Oliveira Debora Yumi de , Oliveira Paulo Tarso Sanches de , Pinheiro Adilson , Ruhoff Anderson , Siqueira Vinicius Alencar , Tassi Rutineia , Zanandrea Franciele
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT In this paper we synthesize the special sessions of the XXIII Brazilian Water Resources Symposium 2019 in order to understand the major advances and challenges in the water sciences in Brazil. We analyzed more than 250 papers and presentations of 16 special sessions covering topics of Climate Variability and Change, Disasters, Modeling, Large Scale Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Education, and Water Resources Management. This exercise highlighted the unique diversity of natural and human water features in Brazil, that offers a great opportunity for understanding coupled hydrological and societal systems. Most contributions were related to methods and the quantification of water phenomena, therefore, there is a clear necessity for fostering more research on phenomena comprehension. There is a vast network of co-authorship among institutions but mostly from academia and with some degree of regional fragmentation. The ABRhidro community now has the challenge to enhance its collaboration network, the culture of synthesis analysis, and to build a common agenda for water resources research. It is also time for us to be aligned with the international water science community and to use our experiences to actively contribute to the tackling of global water issues.
A globalização periférica e a ressignificação dos lugares
Authors: Lima Jacob Carlos
Published: November 2020

Resumo Neste artigo, buscamos analisar as novas configurações do trabalho decorrentes dos processos de reestruturação industrial e da inserção de novos territórios à lógica da produção capitalista global. Discutimos processos de reespacialização de setores industriais favorecidos pela guerra fiscal entre governos estaduais e municipais e sua ressignificação em locais sem tradição industrial ou de trabalho organizado. As redes de terceirização incorporam territórios antes vinculados a atividades agrícolas tradicionais, ou estagnadas economicamente, que fornecem mão de obra barata e escolarizada. Nosso argumento é o de que essas situações permitem entender a incorporação econômica de regiões periféricas dentro do país num quadro de expansão de mercados globais, impactando nas relações sociais vigentes. O local se integra ao global de formas distintas, mas complementares e heterogêneas, hibridizando formas de trabalho e ocupação dentro da lógica da acumulação. Temos como recorte empírico três setores produtivos distribuídos em sub-regiões do Nordeste, que são representativos das distintas formas de trabalho utilizado e o lugar se constitui numa variável relevante: o setor de confecções, o da produção de software e o da indústria automotiva, todos profundamente integrados em cadeias globais de valor. Esses setores caracterizam a integração da região aos fluxos globais, nos quais múltiplas globalizações se interlaçam.
Rastreando ensamblajes y controversias en un ecosistema de innovación educativa
Authors: Aguilar-Forero Nicolás , Cifuentes Gary
Published: November 2020

Resumen Aunque los ecosistemas de innovación educativa se vienen promoviendo a nivel global, se desconocen sus efectos y configuraciones en contextos específicos. El presente artículo expone los resultados de un estudio que buscó comprender cómo se configura el Ecosistema de Innovación Educativa de la Ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia, a través del análisis de algunos de sus nodos (ensamblajes) y controversias. La investigación se basó en un estudio de caso comparado y se soportó teórica y epistemológicamente en la sociología de la traducción, más conocida como teoría del actor-red. Entre los hallazgos se identificó la fragilidad de la idea de ecosistema cuando no se consideran ciertas condiciones (como la disponibilidad de tiempo de los docentes o sus concepciones sobre la innovación con TIC) y ciertos actores clave, como los directivos de las instituciones educativas, que son fundamentales para conectar nodos en un ecosistema de innovación. Los hallazgos son relevantes para el campo de las ciencias sociales y en especial para aquellos interesados en la sociología de la educación.
Construção e validação de um cenário de simulação sobre sepse: estudo metodológico
Authors: Carvalho Lilian Regina de , Zem-Mascarenhas Silvia Helena
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivo Construir, validar e testar um cenário de simulação clínica de alta fidelidade para o manejo da sepse. Método Estudo metodológico desenvolvido em três fases: construção do cenário de simulação utilizando o framework Modelo de Simulação de Ensino em Enfermagem e os protocolos instituídos pelo Instituto Latino Americano de Sepse; validação do conteúdo por nove juízes; e o teste do cenário por dois enfermeiros de uma instituição hospitalar. A análise dos dados se deu pelo Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, considerando-se adequado um valor > 0,90 entre os juízes. Resultados O cenário de simulação mostrou-se apropriado, obtendo valor geral > 0,90. No entanto, foram feitos alguns ajustes no cenário e no teste no que tange à clareza da redação, às funcionalidades e à pertinência de protocolos, conforme sugestão dos juízes. Conclusão Espera-se que o cenário de simulação validado seja um instrumento facilitador para docentes e profissionais de núcleos de educação permanente/continuada de instituições de ensino e saúde.
Chemoprophylaxis for babesiosis and anaplasmosis in cattle: case report
Authors: Silva Jerbeson Hoffmann da , Rebesquini Renata , Setim Diorges Henrique , Scariot Cláudia Almeida , Vieira Maria Isabel Botelho , Zanella Ricardo , Motta Adriana Costa da , Alves Leonardo Porto , Bondan Carlos
Published: November 2020

Abstract Cattle tick fever (CTF) causes significant economic losses in the livestock sector. The pathogenic action of the hemoparasites is associated with anemia, weight loss, abortion and reduced productivity, which result with animal death. Programs to prevent CTF involve several procedures, including immunization, chemoprophylaxis and use of ectoparasiticides, together with the vector control in the environment. The objective of this study was to report an acute outbreak of CTF in a group of 157 Hereford cattle from a farm without presence of the vector, that were moved to a farm in the same state with a high tick infestation (Rhipicephalus microplus). On the day before the transportation, the animals received a chemoprophylaxis with imidocarb dipropionate (3 mg/kg, SC), which was repeated 21 days after the first application. After 42 days, some animals showed signs compatible with CTF, which was confirmed through clinical examination, necropsy, histopathological and hemoparasitological analyses. The morbidity rate was 37.6% and the mortality rate was 24.8%. Calves that were recently weaned were the group most affected with the tick fever, morbidity (100% and mortality (73%). Chemoprophylaxis in association with use of ectoparasiticides was not sufficient to control the outbreak of the disease.
Reduced-scale geosynthetics retaining walls: deformation prediction by an expedited method
Authors: Correia António Alberto S. , Pinto Maria Isabel Moita , Monteiro Katia D.T.
Published: November 2020

Reinforcement of earth retaining walls dates back to antiquity, although a considerable evolution has occurred over the past decades. Reinforcement materials have evolved from natural to metal and finally to geosynthetic materials. These materials are extensible and the reinforcement effect develops through the soil–reinforcement interface, which is dependent on the deformation of the wall, the soil and the reinforcing elements. It is important to control deformation in order to avoid functional and structural problems. This paper contributes to the accurate prediction of the deformation of retaining walls reinforced with geosynthetics using data from laboratory-scale physical models. The feasibility of a simple method to calculate the deformation of the face and earth pressures is evaluated from the data of reduced-scale model walls previously tested in a laboratory: a brick-faced wall and a more flexible geotextile-wrapped wall. The calculated horizontal deformation of the face compares well with the physical measurements and, therefore, the proposed method can be taken as a valid and expedited tool to predict the deformation of retaining walls reinforced with geosynthetics.
Yunt Dağı Karakılınçlı Köyü Camii’nde Yazının Bezeme Unsuru Olarak Kullanımı ve Yapının Mimari Analizi
Authors: UYKUR Ramazan
Published: November 2020

Yunt Dağı Ege
Bölgesi’nin batısında, Bakırçay ve Gediz ırmakları kuzeyden ve güneyden doğal
sınır oluşturduğu bölgedir. Yunt Dağı ve çevresinin Türkler tarafından ele
geçirilmesi Saruhanoğullarının, Manisa Kalesi’nin alındığı tarihten daha önce
olduğu tahmin edilmektedir. Camii, Manisa İli, Yunus Emre İlçesi, Yunt Dağı’nın
Karakılınçlı Köyü’nde, kuzey cephedeki tarihe göre 1325/1907-08 yılında inşa
edilmiştir. Yaptığımız araştırmada Caminin harim duvarlarının oldukça ilgi
çekici celî divânî, sülüs ve kûfi istifli yazılarla doldurulmuş olduğu
görülmüştür. Bunlar içinde en dikkat belirgin olanı batı duvarındaki Yedi Uyurlar levhalı geminin
bulunduğu resimli yazıdır. Bütün yazılar ayrıntılı bir çalışma ile okunarak
metin içinde Arapça okunuşları ve anlamlarıyla açıklanmıştır. Araştırmada, yapı
cephelerinde oluşan derin çatlakların duvarlarda nem oluşturduğu ve duvar
sıvasının altının boşaldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sebeple her an sıvaların
dökülme ve yazıların kaybedilme ihtimali bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca yapıda
gerçekleşen tamirat, tadilat ve badana işlerinde yazılar zarar görmüş, beyaz
boya ile tahrip edilmiştir. Özellikle mihrap nişi içindeki yazılara kimyasal
boyalarla müdahalelerde bulunularak yazıların renk ve yazı karakterinde bozulmalar
gözlenmiştir. Bütün tespit ve öneriler metin içinde sunulmuştur.

Amacımız, Karakılınçlı
Köyü Camiini ilk defa olarak ayrıntılı bir şekilde yayınlayarak yapıyı bilim dünyasına
tanıtmak, yapıyı kültür varlığı olarak tescilleyerek hem yapının hem de yapının
karakterini oluşturan yazıların bir an önce korunmaya alınmasını sağlamaktır.
Spatial Spillover Effects of Mega-City Lockdown Due to Covid-19 Outbreak: Evidence from Turkey
Authors:   Independent Researcher, CELEBIOGLU Fatih
Published: November 2020

With the Covid-19 outbreak, academic studies have been started to calculate the economic effects of the outbreak. Since it is not possible to determine when epidemics/pandemics (or large magnitude earthquakes, etc.) occur, their negative economic effects cannot be precisely predicted. Decreasing consumption and supply at the same time, breaking the supply chain, closing businesses and increasing unemployment are rapidly disrupting economic conditions. The measures are mostly related to issues at the macroeconomic level. If a full curfew is imposed throughout the country, economists are working on how it will have an impact on the economy of the whole country. However, the analysis of the effects at the regional level is discussed secondarily. The aim of this study is to simulate the effects of an economic lock-down that might take place in two important mega cities such as Istanbul and Izmir. As a result of this analysis made using spatial econometrics tools; in the event of a lockdown (or earthquake) in mega cities such as İstanbul and/or İzmir, there will be major economic difficulties that will spread wave by wave to the neighbouring cities and then eventually to the whole country.
Ascenso y desgaste de la participación ciudadana en Ecuador
Authors: Torres Dávila Víctor Hugo
Published: November 2020

En el texto se analizan los tres momentos del proceso de institucionalización de la participación ciudadana en Ecuador. Primero, sus inicios en los años noventa con una frágil institucionalización en la esfera pública no estatal y en los gobiernos locales. Luego, en el período progresista, la institucionalización se expandió en el aparato estatal con una enorme normativa procedimental que derivó en cooptación gubernamental. Por último, con la transición del progresismo vinculada a la corrupción pública, se profundizó la crisis institucional de la participación.
Desigualdades sociales y en salud en adultos mayores ecuatorianos
Authors: Waters William F. , Freire Wilma B. , Ortega Julio
Published: November 2020

Mientras aumenta el número y la proporción de adultos mayores como producto de la transición demográfica y epidemiológica, es cada vez más importante reconocer la heterogeneidad de este grupo. Los determinantes socioeconómicos de salud afectan a los adultos mayores de varias maneras, generando desigualdades socioeconómicas y de salud. Este estudio analiza el estado de salud, acceso a servicios, grupo de edad, sexo, raza/etnia y nivel educativo para comprender las desigualdades en salud en este grupo de población en Ecuador. Se concluye que las condiciones de salud y los factores socioeconómicos reflejan desigualdades entre los ecuatorianos mayores.
Test article 2
Authors: Rautenbach Christa
Published: November 2020

This is to test the submission as editor.
Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Hydrothermally altered Talcose rocks from Ila Orangun-Oyan areas, part of Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Omotunde V B
Published: November 2020

Background/Objectives: Talcose rocks within Precambrian Basement Complex serve as relics of Archean greenstones. alterations associated with polycyclic-orogenies that affected this complex is studied to understand mineralogical and geochemical alterations. Methods: Five fresh samples of talcose rocks were collected during field mapping. These samples were cut into thin sections to reveal modal mineralogy, altered minerals and degree of alteration of such minerals. Mineral phase identification of the talcose rocks was conducted using X-ray Broker D8 ADVANCE diffractometer while whole rock analysis was carried out using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry. Findings: Lithological relationship revealed from field evidence showed that the talc bodies occurred in close association with micaceous schist. The mineral assemblage of talc, tremolite, actinolite, chlorite and calcite suggest low grade greenschist metamorphic facies from possible hydrothermal alteration. Geochemical results revealed the following range of concentrations; SiO2 42.19-59.03%; Al2O3 1.1 - 11.8%; Fe2O3 7.64-9.56%; MgO 24.47-26.639%; Ni 594-1207ppm; Co 43.2-113.9ppm; Sn 6-41ppm; V 32-75ppm and Zr 1.3-58.7ppm, and these are typical of talcose rocks. Petrogenetic studies suggest a komatiitic origin with a peridotitic komatiite precursor for the talc-chlorite-tremolite schist. Enrichment in LREE, depletion in HREE and a negative Eu anomaly suggest alteration of the parent magma for the talcose rock and plagioclase fractionation. The trends observed for the LILE, HFSE and REE suggest possible contamination or mixing of crustal and mantle materials during the formation of the protolith. Ni and Co concentrations are higher than average crustal values with implication for ultrabasic to basic magma composition for the komatiitic progenitor and also suggestive of possible mineralisation. Conclusion: Mineralogical examination has revealed a talc-chlorite-tremolite composition for the talcose rocks with peridotitic komatiite precursory while geochemical composition supported ultrabasic magmatism similar to those with the Ilesha schist belt.
Russian adaptation of “questionnaire for doctors and nurses’ views on people living with HIV/AIDS” and “comprehensive health staff questionnaire (for sentinel surveillance)” for russian-speaking medical professionals
Authors: Suturina Larisa V. , Kuzmin Mikhail Y. , Markova Darya P. , Atalyan Alina V.
Published: November 2020

This study presents a step-by-step Russian adaptation of the Questionnaire for doctors and nurses views on people living with HIV/AIDS and Comprehensive Health Staff Questionnaire (for sentinel surveillance) for Russian-speaking audience of medical professionals. Based on the analysis of foreign and domestic studies, it is concluded that no specialized questionnaires on the stigmatization of people living with HIV (PLHIV) for health professionals are available. A sample of 250 medical workers of different levels (doctors and nurses) of Eastern Siberia is used for the step-by-step adaptation of questionnaires indicating the procedures for the compliance with the content validity, criteria validity, reliability, and reproducibility. Overall, the findings of this study indicate that the level of reliability of the Russian language version of the Questionnaire for doctors and nurses views on people living with HIV/ AIDS is sufficient: Cronbachs alpha for this questionnaire was 0.72, and that of the Comprehensive Health Staff Questionnaire (for sentinel surveillance) was 0,77. At the same time, the high criteria validity of both questionnaires was established based on the correlation of the obtained questionnaire results. Therefore, these questionnaires can be used to evaluate the level of stigmatization of PLHIV among health professionals.
Investigation of Ceramic Dental Prostheses Based on ZrSiO4 -Glass Composites Fabricated by Indirect Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Cunico Marlon Wesley Machado
Published: November 2020

Dental prosthesis and restoration technologies have been developed in the past years. Despite the advantages of additive manufacturing, computer-aided design, and computer-aided manufacturing technologies are still the dominant type of method for fabricating prostheses. Therefore, the main goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of using indirect fused deposition modeling to fabricate dental prosthesis made of ZrSiO4 -glass composites. To achieve this goal, filaments were filled by 90% of ZrSiO4  and 50 μm glass spheres to fabricate prosthesis. Multivariable approach was applied to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed method. Holding temperature, holding time, heating rate, and cooling rate were considered the control factors, while shrinkage, flexural strength, and process feasibility were the study responses. In addition, the flexural strength of materials was found between 25 and 85 MPa, while shrinkage fluctuated between 10 and 25%. 
Analysis of 14-bp HLA-G polymorphism in middle-eastern women with recurrent implantation failure
Authors: Sulaiman Rand , Mohamad Thara , Alhalabi Marwan
Published: November 2020

Background: Implantation appears to be the major rate-limiting step in assisted reproductive techniques success. Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is a common condition, being the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after transfer of four or more good-quality embryos in a minimum of two IVF cycles in a woman under the age of 40. Human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G) is thought to play a key role in implantation by modulating cytokine secretion to enable the semi-allogeneic embryo to implant into the maternal endometrium. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the 14-bp ins/del HLA-G polymorphism and rates of RIF. No similar studies were conducted nationally or regionally.Methods: The study was designed as a case-control study. A proportion of 30 patients with RIF were selected as the experimental group. The control group included 15 patients with at least one pregnancy following IVF procedure. Peripheral blood samples were collected from both groups. DNA was extracted and the polymorphism analysis was performed using (AMPLI - HLA-G polymorphism) kit, then PCR products were electrophoresed on 2% agarose gel. statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistics software.Results: A total of 45 middle-eastern patients were recruited in this case-control study. High frequency of the polymorphism was found in both case (76.6%) and control (86.67%) groups, but with no significant difference between the two groups (p=0.429).Conclusions: There is no correlation between the 14-bp ins/del HLA-G polymorphism and RIF, thus it may be considered as a normal polymorphism and might not affect the level of HLA-G.
The study of causes, mode of delivery in intrauterine fetal death and associated complications
Authors: Deshpande Radhika S. , R. Manvi M.
Published: November 2020

Background: Intra uterine fetal death (IUFD) is defined as the baby born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks of gestation. It is important to diagnose the cause in order to avoid further recurrence and to treat any maternal associated factors. The aim of the present study was to calculate incidence of IUFD in our hospital and know the causes, mode of delivery, associated complications. So we can take measures to prevent them in future.Methods: The retrospective study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Kanachur Medical College, Mangalore from January 2017 to January 2020. The women with confirmed diagnosis of IUFD on Ultrasound and beyond 28 weeks of gestation were included in the study.Results: In the study period, total 2026 patients delivered, of which 40 cases were IUFD, hence our incidence rate was 19.74 per 1000 population. 62.5% cases were multigravida. 15% had previous history of abortions while 5% previously had IUFD. In 37.5% cases, the cause was unknown, followed by 22.5% having pregnancy induced hypertension. Anemia contributed to 17.5% and placental causes in 12.5%. 10% of the women had PPH. One patient had sepsis, followed by acute renal failure and later died of multi organ failure.Conclusions: All the causes are not preventable, many of them can be identified early in pregnancy and thus IUFD can be prevented. All the high risk pregnancies should undergo antenatal fetal surveillance and should have frequent ante natal visits to reduce IUFD rates.
A rare case of chronic ectopic pregnancy: a diagnostic enigma
Authors: Sadangi Prativa , Ranjeeta Kumari , Jena Manasi
Published: November 2020

Clinical presentation of chronic ectopic pregnancy is often vague and confusing. Because of this diagnosis becomes delayed and difficult. Here we present one such case, reporting to our hospital. The low resource set up led to limitations in our approach and here we point out the factors which led to the diagnostic dilemma. We are reporting this case because similar challenges can be faced by other clinician in our field.
Sildenafil citrate to improve colour doppler indices in patient with pre-eclampsia: a path less taken
Authors: Vora Priyanka H. , Choudhary Rana A. , Ganla Kedar N.
Published: November 2020

Presented a case of high-risk pregnancy of an elderly primigravida who had abnormal colour doppler indices. Addition of sildenafil citrate lead to improvement of colour doppler indices and growth parameters, thus prolonging the period of gestation by 6 weeks. This led to decreased neonatal ICU stay and reduction in neonatal morbidity.
Pregnancy in unicornuate uterus without rudimentary horn: a case report
Authors: Jain Akanksha , Singh Nitesh Kumar
Published: November 2020

A unicornuate uterus is associated with numerous obstetric and gynaecological complications such as infertility, endometriosis, miscarriage, malpresentations, and intrauterine growth restriction. Around 2.3-13% of Mullerian duct anomalies present as unicornuate uterus. Management of unicornuate uterus is still uncertain and it leads to poorer pregnancy outcome. We present here a case of 26-year-old primigravida who presented to us with 40-weeks pregnancy associated with breech presentation. She was taken for elective caesarean section and intra-operatively she was found to have unicornuate uterus without rudimentary horn. Unicornuate uterus is associated with poor pregnancy outcome but a successful pregnancy is possible. Usual presentation of patients with unicornuate uterus is near their menarche and they have higher than usual gynaecological complications. Pregnancies in unicornuate uterus are prone to intra uterine growth restriction hence serial ultrasound should be done for regular fetal growth monitoring.
Unruptured ectopic pregnancy in rudimentary horn of unicornuate uterus at fourteen weeks with previous vaginal delivery
Authors: Hindocha Jaydip , Sonaiya Sneh
Published: November 2020

Unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn is an anomaly of the mullerian duct and is an extremely rare condition. This condition results when one of the paired mullerian ducts fails to fuse completely. Its incidence is estimated to be one in 76,000 pregnancies.Pregnancy in the rudimentary horn of the unicornuate uterus is difficult to diagnose on ultrasound and can be easily missed out. Hence the pregnancy usually gets detected after rupture when the mother presents with the complaint of severe abdominal pain. This is a case report of a 24 year old G2P1A0L1 female who presented to us with complaints of tenderness in the left iliac fossa and mild abdominal distention. Clinical examinations, radiological investigations, and exploratory laparotomy revealed a unicornuate uterus with an unruptured left rudimentary horn pregnancy at 14 weeks with mild hemoperitoneum. Following the exploratory laparotomy, excision of the left rudimentary horn and thorough peritoneal lavage was performed.
Medical termination of a partial hydatidiform mole with coexisting fetus during second trimester; management dilemma: a case report
Authors: Behura Jharna , Paul Mohini , Seth Ankit , Naaz Aafreen
Published: November 2020

Partial hydatidiform mole and coexisting foetus is a rare condition, with an incidence of 122,000-1,000,000 pregnancies. It presents a dilemma for obstetricians when detected in second trimester of pregnancy. Medical termination is effective during second trimester; however, it increases the risk of occurrence of persistent trophoblastic disease. Following a review of literature, it was seen that most of the PHMCF terminated by medical induction during second trimester resulted in the development of PTD and lung metastasis. However, cases terminated by caesarean section during the third trimester did not develop PTD or metastasis. A 34 year old woman, gravida 3 para 2 at 25 weeks and 3 days of gestation, presented with absent fetal movements. She was markedly pale. She had no prior antenatal visits. Ultrasound examination revealed a single intrauterine foetus at 23 weeks of gestation with no cardiac activity. Spalding sign was positive. Liquor was reduced and showed internal echoes, secondary to intramniotic bleed. Placenta was grossly enlarged, anterior in location with multiple cystic areas suggestive of a partial mole. As her haemoglobin was 5.6 grams, she was transfused with 3 units of packed cells. The patient underwent induced medical abortion after counselling for risk of persistent trophoblastic disease and long term follow up. She was followed up with weekly serial serum beta hCG monitoring, which returned to normal within a month. She showed no signs of persistent trophoblastic disease at 3 months follow up and has been advised to continue follow up for a year. Mid-trimester termination of pregnancy due to PHMCF is challenging due to high risk of PTD and metastasis associated with it. Performance of caesarean section is not recommended during second trimester of pregnancy but is a relatively safer strategy to avoid the risks of persistent trophoblastic disease.
Letter in response to original research article; oral misoprostol solution in comparison to vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour in a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Meena Manisha , Sarkar Avir
Published: November 2020

We read with great interest the original research article entitled oral misoprostol solution in comparison to vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour in a randomized controlled trial by Abbas et al published in your journal in September 2020 issue. We want to congratulate the authors for this successful research article. It is indeed a great effort to shed light on the choice of preferred route and dose of administration of misorostol as a cervical ripening agent for induction of labour. However, we want to highlight a few points that are worth considering during interpretation of the trial results. All participants recruited in the study were primigravidae at term gestation. While term gestation starts from 37 weeks onwards, but in the inclusion criteria gestation range was mentioned from 36 to 42 weeks.
Evaluation of the teaching practice course carried out with the Lesson Study Model
Authors: Şahin Şeyma , Kılıç Abdurrahman
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the teaching practice process carried out with the lesson study model. In this research “action research” approach was adopted. The study group of the research consisted of four Turkish Language and Literature pre-service teachers. Lesson study was carried out in nine weeks of the teaching practice course. Qualitative data collection techniques such as observation, unstructured focus group interview, and document review were used as data collection techniques. Pre-service teacher course observation forms obtained before the lesson study process, course plans, reflective diary forms, peer observation forms and student opinion forms obtained during the lesson study application process were analyzed with descriptive analysis method. At the end of the lesson study process, focus group interview data and letters written by pre-service teachers were analyzed by content analysis method. At the end of the research, it was seen that pre-service teachers’ perception of teaching profession changed in line with student-centered understanding. It has been determined that pre-service teachers personally develop in terms of multi-faceted thinking, problem solving, self-confidence and patience and also improve professionally on issues such as coping with students, preparing plans, and producing activities.
Received: 14 April 2020Accepted: 22 October 2020
Сomparative study of the formation of concepts using real geometric figures and contour images as stimuli in children at the age of 4 to 5 years
Authors: Golubeva I. U. , Tikhonravov D. L. , Voitenkov V. B. , Pashkov A. Y. , Pervunina T. M.
Published: November 2020

Background. In preschool age, age-related changes in the principles of information processing are observed. The formation of concepts is a convenient approach for the comparative study of the cognitive abilities of healthy children and children with a high risk of the impairment of the intelligence formation. Objective. The goal of the work was to conduct the comparative study of the formation of concepts using real geometric figures and flat contour images as stimuli in 4–5-year-old children. Design and methods. The original method was used in which a child independently revealed a certain pattern of choosing stimuli under the conditions of the simultaneous presentation of four objects or images. Results. The speed of forming the concepts of the "size" and "shape"/"contour shape" did not significantly differ in the 4-5-year-old children. However, the formation of both the concepts required the longer learning period with using the contour images compared to the the learning period with using real objects as stimuli. The heterogeneity of the 4–5-year-old children group was related to the difference of the speed of forming concepts. This fact implies the qualitative differences in the processing of information. In the children with long-lasting training, the synthesis of separate empirical representations took place due to the inductive function of abstract thinking. Some children probably have already possessed those concepts and they could quickly relate rewarded concrete stimuli to those concepts using the deductive function of abstract thinking. Conclusion. Our experimental psychological method using contour images can be used in clinical practice with the subsequent transition to stimuli on a computer screen with the simultaneous recording of brain activity to study the dynamics of the children mental development, as well as to identify delays and deviations in their cognitive sphere.
A Case of Endoscopic Drainage of Pterygoid Fossa Abscess Induced by Fungal Invasion
Authors: Kim Dong Young , Kwon Jae Hwan , Kim Joo Yeon
Published: November 2020

The infratemporal fossa consists of critical structures affecting patient quality of life. Though abscess formation in the infratemporal fossa is very rare, drainage is highly recommended to avoid severe complications. We recently experienced a rare case of infratemporal fossa abscess. Such an abscess is easy to misdiagnose due to its rarity. Endoscopic drainage of the infratemporal fossa was conducted in this case, and its limited invasiveness was an advantage for a conservative approach. We present this case with a brief review of the approach to abscess of the infratemporal fossa area.
Drivers of Market-Oriented Land Use Decisions Among Farm Households in Nigeria
Authors: Aromolaran Adebayo , Muyanga Milu , Jayne Thomas , Obayelu Abiodun E. , Awokuse Titus , Ogunmola Omotoso O. , Issa Fadlullah O.
Published: November 2020

In recent times, the Nigerian Government has devised strategies aimed at intensifying smallholder transformation for enhanced food security, employment creation and poverty reduction. However, despite these efforts, the process of agricultural commercialisation in Nigeria has not progressed as fast as expected. Consequently, this study examines agricultural commercialisation in Nigeria with the aim of establishing factors that are constraining commercialisation and identifying potential policy levers that can be used to fast-track the process
Alternative Expressions of Citizen Voices: The Protest Song and Popular Engagements with the Mozambican State
Authors: Manhiça Anésio , Shankland Alex , Taela Kátia , Gonçalves Euclides , Maivasse Catija , Tadros Mariz
Published: November 2020

This study examines Mozambican popular music to investigate three questions: Are notions of empowerment and accountability present in popular music in Mozambique? If so, what can these existing notions of empowerment and accountability reveal about relations between citizens and state institutions in general and about citizen-led social and political action in particular? In what ways is popular music used to support citizen mobilisation in Mozambique? The discussion is based on an analysis of 46 protest songs, interviews with musicians, music producers and event promoters as well as field interviews and observations among audiences at selected popular music concerts and public workshops in Maputo city. Secondary data were drawn from radio broadcasts, digital media, and social networks. The songs analysed were widely played in the past two decades (1998–2018), a period in which three different presidents led the country. Our focus is on the protest song, conceived as those musical products that are concerned with public affairs, particularly public policy and how it affects citizens’ social, political and economic life, and the relationship between citizens and the state.
FEATURES OF EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL WORK WITH CHILDREN IN RURAL SCHOOL
Authors:   FKI «Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service», Zautorova Elvira V. , Kevlya Faina I. ,   MBI DE Vologda Municipal District «Center for Education Development»
Published: November 2020

The presented article considers the peculiarities of extracurricular educational work in rural school conditions. The problem of developing the interests and abilities of students, restoring their strength and strengthening health, meeting the needs for knowledge, communication and practical activities in the process of extracurricular educational work carried out in students’ free time is updated. Emphasis is placed on taking into account the specifics of a general education organization located in rural areas. In this regard, the practicability of involving parents in joint work with children, cooperation between teachers and parents, and providing students with significant independence in the process of extracurricular work (while the teacher uses various forms and methods of education) are argued. The article recommends the wide use of local history material in preparation of educational events. It is argued that the educational effect of the event will be more if the child himself shows personal interest and attention to it, creativity and fiction. Considering rural school, a preschool educational organization and a cultural center as a single center for the cultural life of the village, the authors analyze the difficulties that reduce the effectiveness of extracurricular work in rural school: conducting educational measures of adversarial nature in the absence of parallel classes, poor material and technical support, insufficient equipment of the school with modern equipment, etc. The article emphasizes that the rural teacher should devote a significant place in his work to creating educational situations, focusing on the individual characteristics of students, determining the sequence of actions when including children in socially significant activities and distributing roles taking into account the wishes and capabilities of everyone, which is a prerequisite for improving extracurricular activities in educational organizations in rural areas.
Primary Testicular Failure with Unilateral Cryptorchidism
Authors: Ahmad Ricardo Silalahi  , Tjahjo Djojo Tanojo  , Reny I'tishom
Published: November 2020

Background: Primary Testicular Failure (PTF) in men with unilateral cryptorchidism is a rare case, which might be the first time reported. Case: A 34-year-old man came with infertility and azoospermia. Signs of secondary sex found. FSH levels: 60.68 mIU / ml, LH levels: 15.96 mIU / ml, T levels: 336.14 ng / dl, E2 levels: 27.81 ng / dl. Ultrasound showed the left testis in the left inguinal +/- 2,4x1,1x3,6 cm in size, with decrease vascularization; +/- 4.1 cm from the base of the penis. The right testis size +/- 2,8x1,1x2,2 cm in the right scrotum accompanied by spermatocele. The patient was referred to the Urology department for orchidopexy of the left testis in the inguinal. Discussion: Primary testicular failure, in this case, may occur due to idiopathic but does not rule out the mosaic type of Klinefelter syndrome. The patient has unilateral cryptorchidism for 20 years, there will be a risk of testicular cancer. Management of cryptorchidism must be performed orchidopexy the first year after birth. After orchidopexy, monitoring is needed every year until at least 5 years. Conclusion: PTF occurs when the parenchymal tissue contained in the testes is no longer able to produce sperm or testosterone. PTF diagnosis is only possible through pathology and testicular cytology, but the combination of FSH and Inhibin B examination remains the best recommendation as a biomarker for patients with PTF.
Post-orgasmic Illness Syndrome: A Closer Look
Authors: William  , Cennikon Pakpahan  , Raditya Ibrahim
Published: November 2020

Background: Post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare condition in which someone experiences flu-like symptoms, such as feverish, myalgia, fatigue, irritabilty and/or allergic manifestation after having an orgasm. POIS can occur either after intercourse or masturbation, starting seconds to hours after having an orgasm, and can be lasted to 2 - 7 days. The prevalence and incidence of POIS itself are not certainly known.

Reviews: Waldinger and colleagues were the first to report cases of POIS and later in establishing the diagnosis, they proposed 5 preliminary diagnostic criteria, also known as Waldinger's Preliminary Diagnostic Criteria (WPDC). Symptoms can vary from somatic to psychological complaints. The mechanism underlying this disease are not clear. Immune modulated mechanism is one of the hypothesis that is widely believed to be the cause of this syndrome apart from opioid withdrawal and disordered cytokine or neuroendocrine responses. POIS treatment is also not standardized. Treatments includeintra lymphatic hyposensitization of autologous semen, non-steroid anti-inflamation drugs (NSAIDs), steroids such as Prednisone, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, hormones (hCG and Testosterone), alpha-blockers, and other adjuvant medications.

Summary: This syndrome still needs more research to understand its mechanisms to obtainclearer treatment. Besides that, the clinician's awareness is needed to recognize this syndrome so that it is not misdiagnosed.