bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early detection of Toxoplasmosis in Iraqi pregnant women
Authors: Khudhur Yossra
Published: September 2023

Objective: To investigate the levels of IL8 and immunoglobulins (IgM and IgG) in women with Toxoplasma gondii infection during pregnancy if they were different from those in the control group.
Methodology: This comparative cross-sectional study included 70 pregnant and non-pregnant females who were enrolled at Tikrit general hospital, Tikrit from January 1, to July 1, 2022. Inclusion criteria include pregnant women with toxoplasmosis. Anti-toxoplasma IgM and IgG antibodies (Torch-IgG, IgM) and IL8 levels were determined in all women.
Results: The survey indicated a high number (48.5%) among ages 20, followed by 40% among ages 21-29. At age >20 years, the most positive IgM and IgG cases were reported (3 and 12), respectively, while only (2 and 7) were reported at age 21-29. In women who had a miscarriage with IgM positive as (8.5%) compared to miscarriage (11%), while women with miscarriage and positive IgG as (10.5%) compared without miscarriage (70%). The study found pregnant women had higher IL-8 levels than the control group (p=0.0001).
Conclusion: Those under 20 years old had the largest total, followed by those in 21-29 years age. There were fewer cases of positive antibodies (M and G) seen in women aged 21–29 (8 and 7 cases). The levels of IL-8 were significantly higher in pregnant women who had experienced a miscarriage with a positive IgM (8.5%) than in those who had not (11%).
Consanguineous marriages and poor pregnancy outcomes
Authors: Mousa Ban , Alqani Vian , Awadh Hadeel
Published: September 2023

Objective: To examine the influence of consanguineous marriage on pregnancy outcomes and highlight the factors, such as rural region residency, unemployment, and poor education.
Methodology: This prospective study used a questionnaire for women in Babylon teaching hospital and some private clinics from the 1st of June 2021 to the 1st of July 2022. Randomly, 500 women were taken, 150 of them had history of consanguineous marriage.
Results: Mean age of women was 30 years; 77% were rural, 4.1% were employed, 21.6% had congenital abnormalities, 8.8% experienced recurrent miscarriages, and 10.1% suffered unexplained intrauterine mortality. 350 had no history of consanguineous marriage, a mean age of 34, 46.6% resided in rural areas, 79.3% were employed, 8.2% had congenital abnormalities, 3.4% had recurrent miscarriages, and 4% experienced unexplained intrauterine mortality. Consanguinity and rural living (p=0.0001) and employment (p=0.0001) were substantially correlated. Consanguinity was correlated with congenital abnormalities (p=0.0001), recurrent miscarriage (p=0.022), and unexplained intrauterine death (p=0.036).
Conclusion: Consanguineous marriage is prevalent in our region (30%), especially in rural areas and jobless groups, which increases prenatal abnormalities, miscarriage, and intrauterine mortality.
Infection control precautions measures by nurse midwives working in the maternal surgical wards in Al Najaf Ashraf City Hospitals, Iraq
Authors: Mohamad Hanan , Jihad Salma
Published: September 2023

Objective: To assess of infection control precautions measures by nurse midwives working in the maternal surgical wards in al Najaf Ashraf city hospitals.
Methodology: An evaluation of the nurse midwives' infection control precautions in the maternal surgical wards of the Al-Najaf Al-Shraf City Hospitals was done using a descriptive cross-sectional approach. The study was carried out between November 1st, 2021, and March 13th, 2022. The frequency, percentages, mean, and SD of the data were all analyzed using the 25th version of SPSS.
Results: Most of the nurse midwives' subgroups were those with ages ranging between 20-30 years (62%); those who are secondary midwifery school (60%); those that who lived in urban areas (91%) and those who are married (68%). Hand Hygiene and Gowns or Aprons showed moderate and Personal Protective Equipment, Prevention of sharp injuries, Contamination with blood/ body fluids, Waste Management and Environment has poor control mesures.
Conclusion: Majority of midwives working in maternal wards, curettage rooms, and delivery rooms had fewer than 10 years of experience. Overall infection control precautions practice was poor.
Acute limb ischemia associated with COVID-19 in Basra province, Iraq
Authors: Muhmood Thamir , Alshukoor Mohammed , Musawi Abdulkareem , Abdulateef Adel
Published: September 2023

Objective: To investigate acute limb ischemia (ALI) incidence, characteristics, and clinical outcomes at Basra Tertiary Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Methodology: This cross-sectional investigation included 53 COVID-19-infected patients with limb ischemia in Al-Sader teaching hospital from April 2020 to May 2022. Each patient's gender, age, smoking status, and medical history like diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and respiratory failure were recorded.
Results: Mean age of patients was 63 ± 8 years. Out of 53 patients, 88.7% were males and most (67.9%) were 60 years old or more. 75.5 of patients were smokers, 50.9%, 39.6%, 22.6%, 28.3% had diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and respiratory failure, respectively. There was a significant association between embolectomy, actylase anticoagulant, death and amputation. 84.6% of patients with embolectomy had amputation while 80% who took actylase anticoagulant had no amputation.
Conclusion: In covid-19 related ALI, amputation was common in embolectomy patients while it was rare in patients who received actylase. Most of deceased patients had amputations.
Effectiveness of intervention program on nurses' practices regarding movement and ambulation instructions for orthopedic patients treated by internal fixation devices
Authors: Radhi Thani , Atiyah Hussein
Published: September 2023

Objective: To determine the interventional program effectiveness on nurses' practices concerning safety of home movement and ambulation for orthopedic patients treated by internal fixation devices.
Methodology: This quantitative pre-experimental study was conducted from 1st of April to 15th of December, 2022 in south of Iraq. A non-probability, purposive sample of 30 nurses was selected. Nurses’ practice was assessed before and after an interventional program. SPSS 23 were used to analyze and assess results of study.
Results: Out of 30 participants, 23 (76.7%) were nursing institute graduates. More than 50% had 1 to 5 years’ experience in orthopedic wards. Statistically, there were highly significant differences between pretest and posttest in all items for nurses' practices related to safety home movement and ambulation.
Conclusion: Level of nursing practices in pretest was very poor. Interventional program had positive effect on nurses’ practices.
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices of mothers towards diabetic ketoacidosis
Authors: Abud Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Objective: To assess the attitudes and knowledge of mothers toward diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Nasiriyah city hospitals Muhammad Al-Mousawi Hospital and Bint Al-Huda Hospital from 6 January to 15 February, 2022. It included 70 mothers of children age 1-14 years. A questionnaire was used to collect data.

Results: Mothers had poor level of knowledge about DKA and had negative attitude about DKA. All items concerning the concept, causes and risk factors with the mean score was at poor level.

Conclusions: Prenatal testing may raise a mother's understanding of DKA and knowledge of it.
A case of unicystic ameloblastoma of maxillary sinus: A rare case report
Authors: Kim Yong
Published: September 2023

Ameloblastoma is a slowly growing, locally invasive tumor that primarily originates from enamel tissue and odontogenic epithelium. On the brain magnetic resonance imaging of a 34-year-old female patient, a 3cm-sized cystic mass was gound in the right maxillary sinus. A computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses with contrast enhancement showed irregular internal contrast enhancement occupying the space in the right maxillary sinus. A right endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) showed a cystic mass and extensive tissue sampling was conducted. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ameloblastoma. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRTx) was administered by oncology and radiation oncology departments. Three years follow up showed no recurrence.
Biostimulant potential of agro-industrial side-streams - sustainable sugar beet cultivation and drought tolerance in wheat
Authors: Jolayemi Okanlawon Lekan
Published: September 2023

The biostimulant potential of three agro-industrial side-streams (hydrolysed wheat gluten (HWG), potato protein (PP/PF) and the chitosan derivative KitoFlokk™ (KF/KF200) and two chitosan types (KA and KB) was compared to that of untreated controls and nutrient solution in trials with three sugar beet genotypes (Volga, Armesa, Mustang) and two spring wheat genotypes (204, 276). In general, 1-2 g/kg HWG or PP/PF applied as a soil mix enhanced sugar beet growth and physiology. Sugar beet also responded positively to increasing concentration (4-6 g per kg or L) of chitosan (KF/KF200, KA and KB), irrespective of application method (soil mix, soil drenching, foliar spray). In addition, bio-pellets containing 15% KB consistently improved growth and physiology of sugar beet. Transcriptome analysis attributed the biostimulant effects of HWG and PP/PF to upregulation of genes associated with metabolic processes (e.g. photosynthesis, protein synthesis and aromatic amino acids) compared with untreated controls. In wheat, bio-priming with 2% or 4% KF200 and foliar application of HWG, PP or 2% KF200 enhanced growth and yield components during early and late drought, with wheat genotype 276 showing better yield performance during drought than genotype 204, when primed/sprayed with biostimulants. Therefore side-streams from wheat and potato starch processing (HWG and PF) and chitosan (KA, KB and KF/KF200) from seafood processing, have biostimulant capacity, triggering metabolic processes that improve growth and bio-macromolecules in sugar beet and drought tolerance in wheat when applied as a soil mix, soil drench, foliar spray or bio-pellet.
Examining the rationality of free riding: A multifaceted analysis
Authors: Mahajan Arshiya , . Aman
Published: September 2023

Free riding, characterized by individuals benefiting from shared resources without contributing equitably, presents a pervasive challenge across diverse domains. This paper leverages insights from game theory to analyze strategic interactions and decision-making within scenarios involving shared resources. It employs classic games such as The Prisoner's Dilemma and The Tragedy of the Commons as illustrative examples, offering deeper insights into the rational choices individuals make when deciding whether to cooperate or free ride. Furthermore, the paper incorporates perspectives from behavioral economics and seminal economic theories, including public goods theory, the tragedy of the commons, game theory, principal-agent theory, and market failure with externalities. Through rigorous examination and analysis, our aim is to contribute to the growing body of knowledge surrounding free riding and its implications for economic decision-making and societal well-being.
PORTOGRAFANDO
Authors: Petitemberg Natália Medeiros , Lima Antonella Cabrini de , Lima Miguel Ângelo Farias de , Pereira Flávia Pimentel , Castan Juliana Unis
Published: September 2023

A reabilitação psicossocial é uma prática trabalhada em serviços de base comunitária, como os Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS). Os grupos e oficinas terapêuticas visam o desenvolvimento de habilidades — tanto técnicas como relacionais, além de promover a socialização, a autonomia e o protagonismo. A fotografia e seu avanço tecnológico destacam-se como um importante recurso que vem impactando nos modos de produção de subjetividade. Este artigo objetiva descrever e discutir a criação, desenvolvimento e repercussão de uma Oficina de Fotografia em um CAPS II do município de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de um grupo fechado, de 12 sessões. O número de participantes variou de dois a seis usuários. A duração dos encontros era de uma hora e meia, realizados semanalmente. A oficina mostrou-se capaz de despertar novos interesses nos usuários, contribuindo para a inclusão social. Foi um local de respeito, interação e incentivo ao exercício da cidadania. Destaca-se, também, a apropriação dos usuários do direito à circulação por espaços não protegidos da cidade. A exposição a situações reais, com atividades externas, mostrou-se eficaz para trabalhar as habilidades sociais. A experiência da Oficina de Fotografia apresentou-se como um importante dispositivo para o desenvolvimento do sentimento de pertencimento e apropriação do território, oportunizando a qualificação no processo de reabilitação psicossocial dos usuários.
Feto-maternal outcomes of term assisted breech deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Kasela J , Ahmed Y , Vwalika B
Published: September 2023

ackground: Breech presentation occurs when the fetus presents with buttocks or feet first. Globally, the incidence of breech is 3-4% at term. The safest mode of delivery for most breeches at term is still controversial despite extensive research. The aim of this study was to determine the feto-maternal outcomes of assisted term breech deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 73 pregnant women with term breech admitted to the labor ward that delivered vaginally. Data was collected by administering a structured questionnaire and from medical records. The Pearson's chi-squared test was used for comparison of proportions between groups. One multivariate logistic regression was used to determine associations with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission and also a second one associations with type of breech.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 30.6 ± 5.5 (range 18-41) years. The mean gestational age at delivery was 38.6 weeks and mean parity was 3.4, with a 5% history of previous breech. The average levels of asphyxia measured by Apgar score were 7.1 at 1 minute, 8.1 at 5 minutes and 8.6 at 10 minutes. The average fetal weight was 3200g, with 10% admissions to Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For the maternal outcomes, one participant had postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), and one participant had an episiotomy and none had symphysiotomy. On multivariate analysis, NICU admission was associated with lower Apgar score at 1 minute. Babies that were not admitted to NICU had 90% reduced odds for low Apgar score < 7 [Adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.10, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 0.004 – 0.24, P value < 0.01. Also, on multivariate analysis, type of breech was associated with lower Agpar score at 5 minutes. Compared to footling breech, patients with extended breech had 97% reduced odds for low Apgar score < 7 (OR 0.03, 95% CI 0.004 – 0.22, p-value < 0.01). Patients with complete breech had 85% reduced odds for lower Apgar score < 7 (OR 0.15, 95% CI 0.05 – 0.44, pvalue < 0.01).

Discussion and Conclusion: Feto-maternal outcomes of assisted term vaginal breech deliveries at UTH were favourable with low levels of asphyxia, neonatal admissions to NICU, and need for blood transfusion. Therefore, breech vaginal delivery at term may still be a viable option at UTH as demonstrated by this study.
Phase Transition Thermodynamic Properties Of 2-Methylquinoline, 2-Chloroquinoline And 2-Phenylquinoline
Authors: ABDULLAH Rawand , SOLOMONOV Boris
Published: September 2023

Derivatives of quinoline are widely utilized in both industries and in healthcare. To understand the quinolines' quality and stability in usage, it is crucial to study their phase transition chemical thermodynamic characteristics. In this work, the phase transition thermodynamic characters of 2-methylquinoline (quinaldine), 2-chloroquinoline, and 2-phenylquinoline were investigated. Moreover, the sublimation/vaporization enthalpy of the compounds were determined the solution calorimetry-additivity scheme approach at 298.15 K. The solution calorimetry was applied to measure solution enthalpies of the compounds in benzene solvent at 298.15 K. While, the solvation enthalpy of the compounds were calculated additivity scheme approach. In addition, the transpiration method applied to estimate vapor pressure to temperature dependency to 2-Chloroquinoline. In consequence, the vapor pressure values with respect to temperature variation was determined to 2-Chloroquinoline compound for the first time. As a result, the phase transition chemical thermodynamic properties; enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs energy for 2-methylquinoline, 2-chloroquinoline and 2-phenylquinoline were determined from crystalline/liquid to gas phase. Furthermore, in this work the thermochemical characteristics values of the studied compounds exhibited higher accuracy to those in literature data. Finally, the phase transition thermodynamically studied on 2-position of the quinoline compound, where it substituted to methyl, chloro and phenyl groups.
LUPUS VASCULITIS
Authors: Butt Nauman Ismat , Ashfaq Fahmina , Mehmood Khalid , Aftab Sabeen , Anwar Ali , Saeed Minhal
Published: September 2023

We present the case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with 8-month history of intermittent fever, joint pains with morning stiffness, recurrent oral ulcers, photosensitivity, weight loss and hair fall. For the last 2 month she had developed dry cough with progressive shortening of breath. On examination, a cachexic lady with malar hyperpigmentation, alopecia, pallor, nail dystrophy and erythema over hands and feet were noted. There were multiple punched-out skin ulcers of variable size over legs, arms and abdomen usually round in shape with well-defined even wound margins and scant serous discharge. Musculoskeletal examination revealed synovitis of both elbows and few metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. Chest X-ray and HRCT showed bilateral ground-glass opacification. Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) was positive, 1:320, homogenous nuclear pattern. Anti-Ro antibody was high positive and serum complement (C3, C4) levels were reduced. She was diagnosed as Lupus Vasculitis and started on steroids, mycophenolate mofetil and hydroxycholoroquine.
Promoting Life Competences in the Knowledge Society: The Contribution of Knowledge Building Model for Educational Systems
Authors: Cacciamani Stefano , Fujita Nobuko
Published: September 2023

This article analyzes the possibility of using the Knowledge Building model in schools to promote the skills and abilities indicated by the LifeComp framework. After placing the LifeComp framework in the current social and cultural context of the knowledge society, the principles of the Knowledge Building model are examined and the technological infrastructure to support it, Knowledge Forum, is presented. A hypothesis on how the design of a Knowledge Building community can promote the competences of the LifeComp Framework is proposed and research evidence to support the hypothesis is provided. Some implications of this analysis and recommended changes for educational institutions to pursue this perspective are then discussed.
COMPARISON ON GROWTH AND YIELD CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE TOMATO VARIETIES
Authors:   Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh, Uddin A.F.M. J. , Mumtahina K. U. , Dastagir T. , Chaitee F. T. J. ,   Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, India, Husna M. A.
Published: September 2023

The experiment was carried out at Horticulture Farm, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh to evaluate the growth and yield characteristics of three tomato varieties. A Random Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications was employed for the experimental layout. The variety Bahuboli (V3) exhibited the tallest plant height (95.0cm), the maximum fruit number (45.0), the maximum fruit weight (195.4g), the highest fruit yield per plant (8.1kg), and the highest fruit yield per plot (123.0 kg), thus displaying superior performance in terms of growth and yield parameters. Conversely, TOH1220 (V1) demonstrated the lowest fruit number (38), the lowest fruit weight (101.6 g), the lowest fruit yield per plant (3.9 kg), and the lowest fruit yield per plot (57.8 kg) among the varieties considered. However, the present study identified Bahuboli (V3) as a promising tomato variety with excellent growth and yield characteristics, making it a profitable and preferred option for commercial tomato cultivation.
Programa MAIS PAIC e a formação continuada para professores de matemática do 4º e 5º ano da rede municipal de ensino - CREDE1/CEARÁ
Authors: Da Costa Marian Pereira , Alves Suiane Costa , Cavalcante Ana Geovanda Mourão , Parente Maricélia Damasceno Rocha , Araújo Francisca Eliane Diniz
Published: September 2023

Ao falarmos em educação de qualidade, é primordial mencionar a importância da formação continuadade professores. Essa é vista como um processo contínuo de aperfeiçoamento dos saberes que ajudaesses profissionais a melhorar cada vez mais suas práticas pedagógicas. A formação continuada não serestringe apenas aos cursos de formação, mas deve ser encarada como um processo realizado nocotidiano escolar e na interação entre os pares, assegurando um ensino de qualidade. O reflexo dessaação é percebido na sala de aula, através da motivação dos estudantes que se tornam protagonistas desua própria aprendizagem, caracterizando-se pela busca da ousadia, promoção da pesquisa, bem comoo exercício do pensar. Assim, o presente artigo tem como objetivos fazer um diagnóstico do impactodas formações no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, bem como identificar a potencialidade dosencontros presenciais dos formadores municipais do Programa MAIS PAIC Matemática do 4º e 5º anoda rede municipal de ensino e vinculados à 1ª Coordenadoria Regional de Desenvolvimento daEducação – CREDE 1, localizada no município de Maracanaú/CE. A constante reflexão e análise dosencontros presenciais sinaliza uma postura mais proativa por parte dos professores, promovendo atroca de experiências nos encontros formativos entre os municípios.
UPDATE ON ALOCASIA CUPREA K.KOCH DISTRIBUTION IN NORTH KALIMANTAN
Authors: Asih Ni Putu Sri , Lestari Dewi -
Published: September 2023

ASIH, N. P. S. & LESTARI, D. 2022. Update on Alocasia cuprea K.Koch distribution in North Kalimantan. Reinwardtia 21(2): 49‒53. — Hitherto Malaysian Bornean Alocasia cuprea K.Koch is a newly recorded species for North Kalimantan, taking Alocasia in Kalimantan to 10 species. An identification key and photos of A. cuprea are presented
CORRECTING A MINOR ERROR: A NEW NAME FOR A MARANTACEAE SPECIES FROM NEW GUINEA
Authors: Turner Ian
Published: September 2023

TURNER, I. M. 2022. Correcting a minor error: a new name for a Marantaceae species from New Guinea. Reinwardtia 21(2): 81‒82. — The new name, Phrynium cominsia I.M.Turner, and lectotype are published for Cominsia minor Valeton (Marantaceae)
PSYCHOGENIC FACTORS AS A CAUSE OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY
Authors: Kassymzhanova Madina , Raspopova Natalya
Published: September 2023

Individuals with particular qualities or characteristics are predisposed to develop cognitive impairment non dementia. The mainaim to study socio-demographic factors and personality traits, that contribute tothe development of depressive disorders in elderly patients with cognitive deficits. The purpose of the article was to show that it is important to investigate the socio-psychological factors that can worsen the course of cognitive impairment, which already comes with age.During the research an observational study involving 111 patients from Kazakhstan with cognitive deficits was conducted: 59 patients, whose depressive disorders had been identified by clinical and psychopathological research using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HRSD) and 52 patients for whom psychogenic depressive disorders had not been defined. The recruitment of the study participants was carried out in the state nursing home for the elderly and disabled. The study included male and female individuals aged 60-74 years with different national and ethnic backgrounds, with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, who wished to participate in the study and signed an informed consent to participate in the study.This study uncovered the primary factors that increase the chances of individuals with cognitive impairments developing a depressive disorder. These factors include personal attributes of the patients, such as their sex, whether they are married or not, and the quality of their relationship with their family members. In addition, personality traits from before their cognitive decline, such as a tendency for isolation, insecurity, and passivity, were also significant.This study could have an exceptional value for medicine and psychological workers on the whole and in Republic of Kazakhstan in particular to prevent depressive diseases were mentioned.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF A PATIENT AFTER ENDARTERECTOMY OF THE INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY (ICA) FOLLOWINGAN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE (AIS) DURING COVID-19
Authors: Cielebąk Ksenia , Kobos Mikołaj , Góral-Półrola Jolanta
Published: September 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of life of a patient af- terendarterectomy (CEA) of the Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) following an Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) during COVID-19.A right-handed, 51-year-old patient, a visual artist, single, in good health and no chronic illnesses to date, became infected with SARS-CoV-2 and contracted COVID-19. The presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus was confirmed by a RT PCR antigen test. The patient was hospitalized, and required mechanical ventilation at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) onset. Except for untreated hypertension, her medical history was unremarkable. Her blood pressure was 180/100 mm Hg; her pulse was 76 beats per minute and was regular. AIS from the left middle cerebral artery (MCA) has resulted primarily in damage to the left hemisphere, and secondary effects on the right side resulting in body weakness and mild anomic aphasia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed stroke and detected brain tissue damaged by an AIS. It revealed hyperintense foci in the T2 and FLAIR sequences, 21 mm in size in the left hemisphere of the brain. In search of the cause of AIS, CT angiography was performed. It revealed a large (90%) ICA occlusion. The patient was admitted to the emergency room at the Vascular Surgery Clinic with an Endovascular Subunit. The revascularization procedure (CEA) was performed under general endotracheal anesthesia with the use of the protocol and techniques (elaborated at the Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Procedures, The John Paul II Hospital in Krakow). The CEA procedure improved her general health: she regained the ability to name objects and her HRQOL also improved in her perception. The improvement achieved was statistically significant. She returned to painting and functions well in society.The patient’s perception of HRQoL measured by the SF-36 domains was better after the CEA: a significant improvement in self-reported overall health has occured. The HRQoL outcome measures may be valuable in future clinical trials of comparing different methods of treatment offered after AIS.
THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF SMARTPHONE OVERUSE: CASE STUDY
Authors: Elmansouri Aouatif , Aboussaleh Youssef , Samir Bikri
Published: September 2023

The use of multifunctional smartphones has changed lives in recent years and raised concerns around the world. The ability of smartphones to perform multiple tasks simultaneously is appealing. However, the total amount of time spent using smartphones every day is alarming, and excessive use might impact physical and mental health. The main goal is to determine the adequacy of the term “addiction” for excessive and problematic smartphone use.We present the case of Jalila, a 32-year-old woman who excessively uses her smartphone. We evaluate Jalila’s symptoms, noting that she spends about 9 hours per day on her smartphone. Jalila’s excessive cellphone use includes various addictive habits, such as instant chatting, watching YouTube videos, browsing the web, and visiting social media sites. The total amount of time she spends on these activities indicates a high degree of smartphone usage.When considered in its entirety, the smartphone, with all its functionalities, is a tool that can be used for all of these activities throughout the day. Jalila’s phone activities are primarily focused on community sites, and she uses her smartphone more than she intends to, indicating a loss of control that is affecting her health and well-being.
CAPACITAÇÃO DOS AGENTES COMUNITÁRIOS DE SAÚDE SOBRE DIABETES E CUIDADOS ESSENCIAIS NO SEU TRATAMENTO: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Cardin Márcia Abusio , Perez Milena Regina dos Santos , De Oliveira Mirele Cristine Santos , Zurano Loyane Mosca , Gazetta Gabriela Henrica Abu Kamel , Grecca Silvia Helena Soares Gianini , Carli Flávia Vilas Boas Ortiz , Zutin Tereza Lais Menegucci
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: Capacitar os agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS's) acerca do Diabetes Mellitus, tanto do tipo 1 quanto do tipo 2 e dos cuidados essenciais no seu tratamento a fim de ampliar seus conhecimentos. Material e método: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo de natureza quantitativa. Para tanto, propôs-se uma intervenção educativa aos ACSs que atuam em seis Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF) do município de Marília, SP, através de uma metodologia interativa, com uso de mapas de conversação e palestras, onde pretendeu-se, ainda, comparar, por meio de questionários semiestruturados, o conhecimento dos ACS antes e após a capacitação. Os resultados obtidos foram computados e dispostos em tabelas, comparando-se a frequência de erros e acertos nos momentos antes e depois da capacitação. Resultados: Observou-se que houve uma agregação ao conhecimento dos ACS acerca do diabetes após a realização da capacitação, com um acréscimo de cerca de 10% nas questões respondidas. A resolução do questionário após a atividade de capacitação também demonstrou não haver mais desconhecimento dos tópicos pela ausência das respostas respondidas como "não sei". Conclusão: concluímos que o acesso aos conteúdos e informações técnicas disponibilizadas durante a ação de capacitação ampliou o conhecimento dos ACS sobre o tema proposto, podendo contribuir de forma positiva para a realização de suas atribuições com mais segurança, respeitando os limites de responsabilidade da sua função. Por fim, acreditamos na necessidade e importância da realização de ações educativas dessa natureza, dando-se seguimento a essa proposta adaptada às transformações e às novas demandas da população e da própria equipe de saúde.
A ESCOLA DAS MUITAS EXCLUSÕES: COMO A INSTITUIÇÃO ESCOLAR CONTRIBUI PARA A MANUTENÇÃO DE DESIGUALDADES
Authors: Monteiro Bianca Resende
Published: September 2023

O sistema escolar pode ser entendido como uma importante forma de socialização de saberes morais, assim como de propagação de ideologias. Dessa forma, ele possui duas possíveis atuações: combater ou perpetuar desigualdades presentes na sociedade. Ao analisar as contribuições da escola para a manutenção de desigualdades, percebem-se três formas a partir das quais ela pode ser considerada importante para a perpetuação de exclusões. A primeira forma é caracterizada por um processo de invisibilização de grupos e situações, o que contribui para um desconhecimento que acarreta na sustentação de conceitos errôneos pré-formados. A segunda diz respeito a situações que favorecem a perpetuação dentro do ambiente escolar, sendo essas a desvalorização de diferenças e a tentativa de homogeneização dos alunos. Já a terceira se refere à forma como a educação não é democratizada e, por isso, não necessariamente o direito à educação é garantido para todos, o que impede a superação de desigualdades, sendo então mais um fator perpetuador. O objetivo deste artigo, então, é analisar, com base em pesquisas bibliográficas, as três formas de perpetuação de desigualdades a partir do pressuposto de que a escola é um espaço de muitas exclusões. Deve-se, por fim, ter em mente que assim como a escola é essencial para que diversas desigualdades sejam mantidas, ela é igualmente fundamental para que essas possam ser superadas.
Supporting Students in the Writing Intensive Classroom:
Authors: Cletzer Adam
Published: September 2023

Written communication skills are often among the most important applied skills sought by employers when hiring graduates of colleges of agriculture. However, recent reports cite a gap between employers’ expectations and graduates’ levels of preparedness in key applied skills, among them “effective written communication.” One critical barrier to developing effective written communication skills is writing apprehension. This study surveyed undergraduate students (n=74) in a writing intensive course to determine which course structures and writing interventions were most effective at reducing apprehension. Students reported course structures, such as the ability to revise and resubmit assignments, and written or verbal feedback from instructors, as the most effective in reducing apprehension. While course structures were overall more effective than specific interventions, among interventions, modeling was most effective at reducing apprehension.
Student perspectives of online teaching: Lessons learned for the post-COVID classroom
Authors: Brown Sandra , Krzic Maja
Published: September 2023

As instructors return to in-person teaching and learning following online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can build from the experiences gained and incorporate various online resources into our campus-based classes. Drawing from student evaluations of teaching, a post-course student survey and learning management system (LMS) analytics, we documented students’ perspectives of online teaching and learning in a large introductory science course offered as a flipped classroom, and reflect on student and instructor perspectives as we return to campus-based teaching and learning. Results suggest that what students liked and what they perceived as effective often did not align, and that instructors need to consider good pedagogical practice when evaluating student comments. We identified strategies that we can carry forward to enhance our large introductory science course including a weekly course structure, synchronous classes and laboratories supported by asynchronous content, and taking advantage of recent advancements in online teaching and learning tools for discussion forums, practice exams and assessment.
Mentoring Applications From Applied Plant Systems Research Experiences With Undergraduates
Authors: Carol Speth  , Salvador Ramirez II  , Rachel Ibach  , Donald Lee  , Sandall Leah , Martha Mamo  , Jennifer Keshwani  , David Lambe  , Gina Matkin  , Walter Schacht
Published: September 2023

Research experiences for undergraduate (REU) students are valuable for exploring STEM professions. Students from underrepresented groups and non-research institutions may not have the opportunities to engage in hands-on research. A primary goal of our Applied Plant Systems REU was to provide authentic research experiences for students who may not have the chance. Mentoring is key to the success of a REU, yet intentional mentoring is not often prioritized. Over three summers, we explored student perception of the value of mentoring within an agricultural STEM REU. Pre- and post-survey responses were analyzed, and we found that the students valued specific aspects of mentoring during their REU. Interestingly, at the end of the REU, the survey result showed that the students placed a higher importance on items such as mentoring being a systematic process and that mentoring is based on friendship. There is clear indication that students know good mentoring when they experience it, even if it is not verbalized. Based on the survey responses and comments from students involved in this REU, we developed practical mentoring items which can be incorporated into research programs to enhance the mentoring experience.
Case study: introductory student onboarding with a place-based, blended welcome tour
Authors: Erickson MaryGrace , Wattiaux Michel A.
Published: September 2023

Many introductory students face challenges adjusting to new geographic, social, and cultural contexts involved in their course of study, yet the extent of a student’s integration and “sense of place” in an academic environment is associated with their performance and persistence toward related goals. This case study describes a place-based blended learning activity we created in ArcGIS StoryMaps (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/) to acclimatize students to the novel environment of an introductory animal sciences course during the first week of the semester. Using an embedded mixed-method design, this activity combines two complementary sources of data: 1) a qualitative personal account of activity design and implementation during the fall 2020 and fall 2021 semesters, and 2) an embedded quantitative survey of student learning outcomes and perceptions of the activity in the fall 2021 semester. Qualitative results illustrated instructional design choices related to the course context and instructional constraints and illuminated potential modifications to the activity’s collaborative and assessment elements. Quantitative results suggested that the activity was very effective at orienting students to the course’s geographic context and moderately effective at facilitating social bonding and increasing historical-cultural awareness related to the department.
’Alla ska med i det gröna folkhemmet’
Authors: Seiler Brylla Charlotta
Published: September 2023

Artikeln analyserar teman, centrala koncept och andra språkliga medel i Miljöpartiet de Grönas valkampanj 2022. Med utgångspunkt i politolingvistisk teori och metod analyseras språkliga och visuella representationer från bl a valmanifest, valfilm, valaffischer och partiets inlägg på Facebook-, Instagram- och Twitter inför valet. Klimatfrågan stod i centrum för Miljöpartiets kommunikation, men samtidigt breddade partiet sin politiska profil och gick till val med ett uttalat löfte om stärkt välfärd för de svaga och utsatta, t ex genom att rekontextualisera socialdemokratiskt språkbruk. Språkligt komprimerades partiets politiska vision i nyckelordet det nya gröna folkhemmet. De apokalyptiska argumentationsmönster som Miljöpartiet använde i valet 2018 ersattes med den framtidsoptimistiska och inkluderande parollen Alla ska med när Sverige ställer om. Den breddade profilen kommunicerades i mediala framträdanden och kampanjmaterial, medan inläggen i sociala medier snarast adresserade kärnväljare och klimatfrågan.
Språket i valspråket
Authors: Ohlsson Claes , Salomonsson Johanna
Published: September 2023

VDenna artikel undersöker hur språk och integration tas upp i svenska valrörelser med fokus på valrörelsen 2022. Språkfrågor har inte haft en framträdande roll i svensk politik men blivit alltmer omdiskuterade i samband med frågor om invandring och integration, inte minst inför valet 2022. Artikeln presenterar två delundersökningar som utgår från ett diskursanalytiskt perspektiv på ämnes i texter. Båda undersökningarna gör analyser av valmanifest där den första delundersökningen ger en översikt av hur språk- och integrationsämnen fått utrymme i tidigare valrörelser. Huvudundersökningen analyserar valmanifest från riksdagspartierna inför valet 2022 och har tre resultatteman. 1) Ett bristperspektiv när det gäller invandrares språkkunskaper som återkommer hos flera partier och som skiljer sig från tidigare valrörelser. 2) Betoning på kunskapskrav i svenska för att kunna etablera sig i det svenska samhället och 3) att aktuella partier bidrar till ett svenskspråkigt samhälle genom att erbjuda utbildning. Resultaten visar en förskjutning mot att ett ensidigt bristperspektiv alltmer dominerar debatten om språk och integration samt att frågor om språk ofta verkar användas som underlag för andra integrationsfrågor som sysselsättning eller utanförskap.
Fulfillment Of The Right To Mental Disability In Elections At Ogan Komering ULU District
Authors: Ega Anzani  , Rakhmat Saleh  , Yunizir
Published: September 2023

The right to vote is an inherent human right, universally recognized and protected by international law. It is essential to ensure that every eligible citizen is given equal rights and opportunities to participate in the democratic process by casting their vote without exception. Because the non-involvement of persons with disabilities takes away from the true meaning of democracy, they must be involved in the democratic process. If the political rights of a person or group are not fulfilled, the election may be questioned. To guarantee fair elections, persons with disabilities must be equally involved in the electoral process. This study uses a normative analysis method which begins with describing legal facts, then seeks a solution through a critical analysis of existing positive legal norms. Protection for persons with disabilities has existed since Indonesia ratified the UNCRPD in 2011, even the derivative regulations already exist in Law No. 8 of 2016 which regulates the rights of persons with disabilities. Data at the Ogan Komering Ulu Election Commission shows that mental disabilities are the second largest in number of physical disabilities with a total of 256 people in 13 sub-districts in South Ogan Komering Ulu, they are people whose political rights should be protected by being given space to be creative.
Nepravične ugovorne odredbe: međunarodni, evropski i nacionalni nivo regulative i zaštite
Authors: Vukadinović Slobodan
Published: September 2023

On the occasion of three decades of implementation of the Council Directive 93/13 EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts, the paper examines unfair contractual provisions through relevant regulations at the international, European and national level. Analyzing the origin and thirty-year implementation of the European directive on unfair terms in consumer contracts, the paper points out the significant role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), as well as the circumstance that its case law were systematized in 2019 in the Guidelines on the interpretation and application of the Directive. Different ways of legal protection against unfair contract terms in European consumer protection law are analyzed. Afterwards, the legal regime of unfair contract terms in domestic law is discussed, i.e. the Law on Obligations and the Law on Consumer Protection. It is shown that the first rules related to unfair provisions (regardless of their term) were essentially created in the context of the law of general business conditions and were elaborated much later in the context of consumer law. Such a conclusion is confirmed not only by a temporal comparison of the emergence of special laws on general business conditions and European directives, but also within domestic law, in which they are regulated by the Law on Obligations significantly before the Law on Consumer Protection. The work of international organizations in the context of international consumer law is researched, especially the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, adopted under the auspices of UNCTAD.
Razvijenost i ekonomičnost delatnosti osiguranja u Republici Srbiji
Authors: Smiljanić Ilija
Published: September 2023

The main idea of this title is to present the situation in the insurance market in Serbia, its degree of development in relation to developed countries in the world and in the European Union. The insurance market that is not developed enough causes a lot of of economic problems that reflect on the business of insurance activities. In the insurance market in Serbia, it is a very low damage in relation to the gross premium, which should have a positive effect on the final business result. However, since there is a low level of insurance premium in GDP, the insurance market has very large costs of insurance implementation. From the income statement it is clear that the costs of operating income from basic activity cannot be covered. At the end, instead of giving the conclusion, there are some proposals that may have a positive effect on the development of the insurance market in Serbia.
Pravne posledice nepoštovanja ugovornih obaveza osiguranika
Authors: Ivančević Katarina
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we considered how non-compliance with the contractual obligations of the insured is sanctioned in Serbian and comparative law. In this sense, we have analyzed the provisions of the Law on Obligations, the proposed solutions from the Draft Civil Code of Serbia, comparative law solutions and provisions of the Principles of European Contractual Insurance Law, as well as the provisions of the insurance conditions of Serbian insurers and domestic and foreign court practice. In Serbian law, minor changes to the provisions governing this issue have been proposed, which are not of an essential nature. According to decisions from comparative law, unilateral termination of the contract by the insurer due to non-compliance with contractual obligations is possible only before the occurrence of the insured event. In doing so, it is assessed whether the insured’s failure occurred with intent/gross negligence or not. The insurer is obliged to notify the policyholder without delay of its decision to terminate the contract. Exclusion of the insurer’s obligation in whole or in part is possible if the harmful consequences occurred due to the insured’s negligence and to the extent that he is responsible for them. Corresponding provisions of Serbian law provide protection to insurance users with appropriate theoretical interpretation and judicial application. However, they could be improved, and in this sense, in the conclusion, the author makes suggestions for improving the regulations governing the insurance contract.
Uticaj reosiguranja na prestacije osiguravača u primarnom ugovoru o osiguranju
Authors: Glintić Mirjana
Published: September 2023

Based on the proven insurer’s impact on actions and behavior of the insured, the author analyses whether the reinsurer has an impact on the reinsured that can, at least to a certain extent, determine and regulate reinsured’s behavior. Due to a fact that reinsurance contract is not legally regulated, examing this subject represents a certain challenge. Therefore, the central part of the work is devoted to the analysis of the main characteristics of the reinsurance contract, as well as the principles governing its content. The results of the conducted research indicate that, on account of principles governing reinsurance contracts, reinsurance represents a source of influence on the insurance contract, especially the reinsured’s contractual obligations. Two contractual obligations of the reinsured stemming from the primary insurance contract are significantly influenced by the reinsurance contract. These are underwriting process, as well as the claim handling. The author concludes that such effects of reinsurance of insurance contracts require to be taken into account while legally regulating insurance contracts.