bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Root Proximity to the Mandibular Canal using Orthopantomography and Cone-beam Computed Tomography Imaging Modalities: A Pilot Study
Authors: Joshi Jigar , Dudhia Bhavin , Mehta Dhaval , Thaker Niral , Patel Hitesh
Published: September 2024

Introduction:

Fully detect risks of nerve damage, which can lead to temporary or permanent issues. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers a three-dimensional (3D) view, providing more detailed visualisation of anatomical structures and their spatial relationships, which improves the accuracy of predicting nerve exposure. The study aims to evaluate and compare these imaging techniques’ effectiveness in categorising the relationship between third molars and the inferior alveolar canal, emphasising the importance of precise imaging for safer surgical outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

A pilot study involving 20 patients, representing 10% of the total sample size of 200, was conducted at Ahmedabad Dental College’s Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. Investigators, trained to interpret radiological images from orthopantomography (OPG) and CBCT, compared their interpretations with those of two experts. A high inter-rater reliability was confirmed with a kappa statistic of 0.98. Following ethical approval, data were retrospectively collected from 20 cases, with digital OPG and CBCT images analysed and classified according to established criteria.

Results:

The results revealed a significant association between the results diagnosed through OPG and CBCT indicating similarity in their diagnosis. It was also seen that there was no bias towards the gender and the distribution was similar in case of diagnosis through OPG or CBCT.

Conclusion:

CBCT demands an in-depth understanding of anatomy and pathology, coupled with proficiency in operating imaging software and the ability to identify abnormalities in cross-sectional images. When executed and interpreted accurately, CBCT proves to be an exceptionally valuable tool in clinical dental practice. Its detailed 3D imaging capabilities enhance the assessment of complex cases, such as those involving intricate anatomical structures and pathologies. By providing comprehensive views that surpass traditional two-dimensional imaging, CBCT aids in precise diagnosis and treatment planning, making it an indispensable resource for addressing various dental conditions effectively.
Association between Body Mechanics and Perceived Musculoskeletal Problems among Construction Workers of Udupi District, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Survey
Authors: Nayak Raghavendra , Alva Janet , Vinish V
Published: September 2024

Background and Objectives:

Construction workers are prone to develop musculoskeletal problems and it is a leading cause for the morbidity due to their work type. This study aimed to assess the body mechanics practice and perceived musculoskeletal problems of construction workers.

Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2019 and July 2020 among 390 construction workers at construction sites under selected villages of Udupi District, Karnataka by using by proportionate method. Villages were selected using a simple random sampling method and samples were collected by convenience sampling. Samples were mason helpers between 20 and 50 years of age, without any history of chronic musculoskeletal problems. Tools used were demographic proforma, self-reported body mechanics practice questionnaire, and modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Analysis done with descriptive and inferential statistics by using SPSS Version 16.0.

Results:

Majority 144 (36.9%) of the participants were in the age group between 41 and 50 years. Most 376 (96.4%) of them were men and majority of them 309 (79%) followed fair body mechanics practice and 191 (49%) of the participants had low back problems and were responsible for their activity restrictions. Body mechanic practice of the construction workers was found to be significantly associated with unhealthy practice (P ≤ 0.001) and health problems (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The study concluded that the body mechanic practice of the construction workers was found to be significantly associated with unhealthy practices and health problems. The study recommends that educating construction workers about the importance of following proper body mechanics at the workplace and during day-to-day activities is crucial to prevent musculoskeletal problems and improve quality of life.
A Cross-sectional Study on Association of Iliopsoas Muscle Length with Lumbar Lordosis Among Desk Job Workers
Authors: Singhvi Prachi M. , Bharnuke Juhi K.
Published: September 2024

Background:

Prolonged hours of sitting in sustained posture is a common job requirement of desk job workers. Potential risk of iliopsoas muscle shortening leading to lumbar hyperlordosis, which in turn may cause low-back pain was identified. Thus, this study determined association between iliopsoas muscle length and lumbar lordosis in desk job workers.

Methods and Material:

This cross-sectional study was conducted on forty-six desk job workers working for 5 hrs/day for at least 5 years. Workers were assessed for iliopsoas muscle length using Modified Thomas test and flexi-ruler was used to measure lumbar lordosis. Pearson’s correlation was operated for association of iliopsoas length with lumbar lordosis.

Results:

Lumbar lordosis demonstrated moderate positive correlation with both right (r = 0.628) and left Iliopsoas muscle length (r = 0.647).

Conclusion:

This study concluded workers with higher degree of lumbar lordosis presented with shorter iliopsoas length. Timely intervention to maintain the length of this muscle will ensure low incidence of low-back pain among desk job workers thereby safeguarding their spine due to cumulative trauma.
A Rare Case of Idiopathic Ventral Cord Herniation with Spastic Paraparesis Treated with Microsurgery and Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Authors: Abdullah Md , Raju B. S. V. , Jadhav Vivek
Published: September 2024

Idiopathic ventral spinal cord herniation is an exceedingly rare and progressive cause of myelopathic presentation and is usually seen in the thoracic spinal cord. Our report here presents a typical clinical picture, the diagnosis, and surgical management of ventral cord herniation. The imaging shows ventral herniation of the dura through a formed defect in the ventral thecal sac. This herniation causes slow and progressive damage to the herniated cord and leads to the typical myelopathic picture with or without bowel and bladder involvement. Ventral cord herniation is a rare but treatable condition. It’s natural progression and methods of management need further research due to its rarity. Surgical treatment is needed in symptomatic cases and carries high risks, but the outcome is usually favourable. IONM is also useful during surgery to reduce deficits.
Analysis of real-time RT-PCR and rapid antigen test and its correlation with clinical characteristics, investigation profile, and imaging of SARI-suspected COVID-19 infections
Authors: Lenka Roshan Kanheya , Patnaik Bhabani , Patra Jeetendra Ku , Patro Somi , Mohapatra Dharitri , Chayani Nirupama , Das Mahadev
Published: September 2024

Background:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to be a significant global public health issue.

Aims and Objectives:

This study aims to describe the demographic characteristics, comorbidities, clinical presentations, inflammatory biomarkers, and chest computed tomography (CT) findings of patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) at a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India. Additionally, the study aims to evaluate different COVID-19 diagnostic methods.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India. All admitted SARI patients underwent COVID-19 testing. Data on demographics, clinical presentations, laboratory investigations, and outcomes at 72 h were collected. COVID-19 diagnostic methods were also analyzed.

Statistical Analysis:

The statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism 9.5.

Results:

Among the 830 patients studied, 305 tested positive for COVID-19. The rapid antigen test (RAT) demonstrated a sensitivity of 93.85% and a specificity of 97.43% compared to the real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Discrepancies with RAT results were noted in cases with higher cycle threshold (Ct) values (>25). A male predominance was observed, with a mean age of 43.30 ± 15.19 years in the COVID-19-positive group and 40.95 ± 17.15 years in the COVID-19-negative group. Patients with multiple comorbidities (15.68%) had a higher susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. The COVID-19-positive group showed a significantly elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (P = 0.0001) and thrombocytopenia (P = 0.001). Inflammatory biomarkers, including CRP, LDH, ferritin, D-dimer, and IL-6, were markedly elevated in swab-positive cases. Bilateral chest involvement and ground glass opacities were common radiological findings in both groups.

Conclusion:

In resource-limited settings, the RAT is considered an alternative screening tool for COVID-19. Initial laboratory and radiological investigations may aid clinicians in effective management of such patients.
Retroperitoneal tumors: a case series and literature review
Authors: Korant Chandradevi , Singh Iqbal , Ratanpara Kirtan , Vaghela Kalpesh
Published: September 2024

Retroperitoneal tumors present significant diagnostic challenges. These tumors can either originate from retroperitoneal tissues or invade the retroperitoneum secondarily. While occurrence of benign lesions is observed, malignant tumors are more prevalent. The clinical presentation varies greatly depending on the tumor size, extent, and involvement of the surrounding tissues, making diagnosis difficult. Given the heterogeneous composition of the tumors, establishing a definitive diagnosis is challenging. Histopathology remains the gold standard technique for studying and analyzing these tumors, with immunohistochemistry being an important tool for confirming the diagnosis. Thus, we describe our experience with a series of four cases of rare retroperitoneal tumors, all of which were surgically resected and subjected to histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses.
Effects of Ward Night Noise Management in the Context of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery on Postoperative Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Hormone Levels of Thoracic Surgery Patients with Lung Cancer
Authors: Wang Huan , Li Lan , Jia Junling , Ren Ruihua , Li Zhina , Wang Jiyun
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effects of ward night noise management in the context of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on postoperative sleep quality and anxiety of thoracic surgery patients with lung cancer. Methods: This retrospective analysis included 118 patients with lung cancer who underwent thoracic surgery (from January 2020 to December 2021). The patients were categorized into the control and observation groups, which comprised 63 and 55 cases, respectively, on the basis of perioperative management plans. The two groups were compared in terms of their score in Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), salivary cortisol (SC), thyroid hormone (TSH), and angiotensin II (Ang II) levels, and noise measurements at various timepoints. Results: The observation group exhibited a significantly lower noise level than the control group (P < 0.001). No statistically significant difference was found in the AIS, STAI, and SDS scores and Ang II, TSH and SC levels between the two groups before their surgery (P > 0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group achieved significantly lower AIS scores at 1, 3 and 7 days after surgery (P < 0.05) and significantly lower STAI scores at 1 and 3 days postsurgery (P < 0.05). Significantly lower Ang II, TSH and SC indices were observed in the observation group after management than the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Night noise management in the context of ERAS can improve sleep quality and adverse moods of patients who underwent thoracic surgery for lung cancer, which helps in the promotion of prognosis.
Effect of Noise Management in Interventional Radiology Suites on Patients Undergoing Transarterial Chemoembolization: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Lu Yong , Ma Lingyu , Chen Zhuo , Qi Hui , Gu Zhaotian , Wu Lei , Fan Benfang
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of noise management in interventional radiology suites on patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Methods: A retrospective cohort study design was employed. The study included a total of 141 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent TACE surgery in interventional radiology suite of the First People’s Hospital of Nantong from January 2022 to December 2022. The patients were divided into an observation group (received noise management, n = 70) and a control group (did not receive noise management, n = 71) on the basis of whether they received noise management. Patient demographics and surgical data were collected, and heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels were assessed before, during and after surgery. Satisfaction and the incidence of adverse reactions were also documented. Results: No significant differences were found in general characteristics. The comparison between the observation and control groups revealed statistically significant differences in noise levels (P < 0.001). Additionally, anxiety levels significantly differed between the two groups (P = 0.040) as well as across different time points (P < 0.001). However, no significant difference was found in the occurrence of adverse events between groups (P = 0.772). Furthermore, patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the observation group than that in the control group (P < 0.001). Although no significant differences were found in heart rate and systolic blood pressure between groups (P > 0.05), and a significant main effect of time was observed for both variables (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Noise management in the interventional radiology suite effectively alleviates intraoperative anxiety among patients with TACE and improves treatment satisfaction but has no significant effect on physiological changes and the incidence of adverse events.
Application of Music Therapy in Improving Sleep Quality and Psychological Health of Pregnant Women with Hypertension: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Rong Yun , Jiang Jingwen , Zhang Xueling , Bu Yuntao
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to retrospectively study the effect of music therapy on sleep quality and mental health level of pregnant women with hypertension in pregnancy (HIP). Methods: A total of 188 pregnant women with gestational hypertension admitted to The Fourth Hospital of Shijiazhuang from January 2022 to January 2023 were selected as the research objects. Based on various management methods documented in the medical record system, the individuals were divided into a control group (n = 88, routine management) and an observation group (n = 100, routine management + music therapy). The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), and pregnancy outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results: No significant difference in the STAI and AIS scores before treatment was found between the two groups on admission (P > 0.05). The AIS and STAI scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group 2 days after delivery (P < 0.05). The total incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the observation group (8.00%) was lower than that in the control group (11.37%), but no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The implementation of music therapy for patients with HIP can alleviate their negative emotions to a certain extent and can improve sleep, offering certain clinical promotion value.
Effect of Music Therapy on Negative Psychology, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients Recovering from Cerebral Infarction with Depression and Anxiety: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Mao Ying , Tao Xumei , Zhang Ge , Chen Hounan
Published: September 2024

Objective: To observe the effects of music therapy on negative psychology, sleep, and quality of life in elderly patients recovering from cerebral infarction accompanied by depression and anxiety. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 160 patients with convalescent cerebral infarction diagnosed between December 2022 and December 2023 in the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. Cases from the control group (n = 76) were treated with conventional rehabilitation training. Meanwhile, the music therapy group (n = 84) cases were managed with standard and music therapy. Various measures, including polysomnography, the general quality of life questionnaire-74 (GQOL-74), the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and the self-rating depression scale (SDS) were collected at baseline (admission) and 4 weeks post-admission. Results: After 4 weeks, the music therapy group exhibited higher GQOL-74 scores, lower SAS scores, and lower SDS scores (P < 0.001). Furthermore, compared with the control group, the music therapy group had shorter sleep latency, longer sleep duration, higher sleep efficiency, lower wake time, fewer wake times, shorter S1 stage, longer S3 + S4 stage, and longer REM period (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Music therapy appears to be effective in improving negative psychology, sleep quality, and quality of life in elderly patients with comorbid depression and anxiety during recovery from cerebral infarction.
Foramen Magnum: Morphometric Analysis in Dry Adult Human Skulls
Authors: Mehta Akshaj , Kalra Sunita
Published: September 2024

Background:

Foramen magnum (FM) is a crucial aperture situated in the occipital bone and connects the brain to the spinal cord. Its size and dimensions are crucial in understanding a range of disorders, with implications for clinical, surgical, radiological, and forensic fields. We undertook the present study to analyze the morphometry of FM in detail and to compare this data with other similar studies.

Methodology:

This study analyzed 51 dry human skulls from Northern India of unspecified gender. Morphometric assessments of the FM were conducted, encompassing measurements of its shape, anteroposterior diameter (APD), transverse diameter (TD), FM index (FMI), size, and surface area using digital Vernier calipers. Minimum, maximum, and mean values and standard deviations (SDs) were calculated for each parameter. A comparison with previous studies was conducted.

Results:

The study established that the most common shape of FM as calculated by the ratio of AP diameter to TD was round (58.8% of specimens) and the majority of FM (41.1%) were narrow according to Martin and Saller classification. Mean APD was 33.71 ± 2.53, and TD was 27.88 ± 1.92; AP diameter was significantly greater than TD (P < 0.05). FMI ranged from 70.54 to 93.55 (mean: 82.92 and SD: 5.63). The mean surface area as calculated by Teixeira’s method was higher compared to Radinsky’s formula; 747.51 ± 96.25 mm2 and 739.93 ± 94.85 mm2, respectively. This difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.68).

Conclusion:

This study furnishes data on detailed morphometry of FM, a complete knowledge of which is essential for planning surgical procedures for optimal preoperative and postoperative results. It provides an objective definition of the FM’s morphology and highlights the ambiguous role of visual assessment which needs to be reconsidered. The comparison of present morphometric data with other national and international studies further highlights the ethnic and genetic variation of FM.
K-Stability, Birational Geometry and Mirror Symmetry
Authors: Delcroix Thibaut , Heuberger Liana , Zimmermann Susanna
Published: September 2024

The workshop
K-stability, Birational Geometry and Mirror Symmetry
presented recent advances in all three topics, in the form of research level mini-courses, research talks and lightning talk sessions. Deep interactions between the three topics were highlighted, together with applications (e.g. to K-moduli or subgroups of the Cremona groups) and new directions (such as non-Archimedean methods in K-stability and Mirror Symmetry).
Mini-Worskhop: Artin Groups meet Triangulated Categories
Authors: Boyd Rachael , Heng Edmund , Ozornova Viktoriya
Published: September 2024

Artin and Coxeter groups are naturally occurring generalisations of the braid and symmetric groups respectively. However, unlike for Coxeter groups, many basic group theoretic questions remain unanswered for general Artin groups – most notably the

K(\pi,1)

-conjecture for Artin groups

remains open except for certain special families of Artin groups. Recently, Artin groups have also appeared as groups acting on triangulated categories, where the associated spaces of Bridgeland’s stability conditions provide new realisations of the corresponding

K(\pi,1)

spaces. The aim of the workshop is to bring together experts and early career researchers from two seemingly different areas of research: (i) geometric and combinatorial group theory and topology, and (ii) triangulated categories and stability conditions, to explore their intersection via the

K(\pi,1)

-conjecture.
Interfaces, Free Boundaries and Geometric Partial Differential Equations
Authors: Elliott Charles M. , Garcke Harald , Niethammer Barbara , Simonett Gieri
Published: September 2024

Partial differential equations arising in the context of interfaces and free boundaries encompass a flourishing area of research. The workshop focused on new developments and emerging new themes. At the same time also new interesting results on more traditional areas like, e.g. regularity theory and classical numerical approaches have been addressed. By convening experts from various disciplines related to modeling, analysis, and numerical methods concerning interfaces and free boundaries, the workshop facilitated progress on longstanding open questions and paved the way for novel research directions.
Двусторонняя оценка производной суммы ряда по синусам с выпуклой последовательностью коэффициентов
Authors: Popov Anton Yur'evich
Published: September 2024

Даны оценки модуля производной суммы произвольного синус-ряда с выпуклой последовательностью коэффициентов. Оценка сверху асимптотически получена, а снизу - точна по порядку.
Библиография: 13 названий.
Симплектическая редукция и лагранжевы подмногообразия в $\operatorname{Gr}(1, n)$
Authors: Tyurin Nikolai Andreevich
Published: September 2024

В работе построены новые примеры лагранжевых подмногообразий комплексного грассманиана $\operatorname{Gr}(1, n)$, снабженного стандартной кэлеровой формой. Схема построения исходит из двух фактов: во-первых, мы предлагаем естественное соответствие между лагранжевыми подмногообразиями в симплектическом многообразии, являющимся результатом симплектической редукции, и лагранжевыми подмногообразиями большого симплектического многообразия с гамильтоновым действием группы, к которому применяется эта редукция; во-вторых, мы показываем, что при некотором подборе порождающих действия $\mathrm T^k$ при $k=2, …, n-1$ на $\operatorname{Gr}(1, n)$ и подходящих значениях отображений моментов имеется изоморфизм $\operatorname{Gr}(1, n)//\mathrm T^k \cong \operatorname{tot}(\mathbb{P}(\tau) \times …\times\mathbb{P}(\tau) \to \operatorname{Gr}(1, n-k))$, где справа стоит тотальное пространство прямого произведения $k$ копий проективизации тавтологического расслоения $\tau \to \operatorname{Gr}(1, n-k)$. Комбинируя эти два факта мы получаем нижнюю оценку на число топологически различных гладких лагранжевых подмногообразий в исходном грассманиане $\operatorname{Gr}(1, n)$.
Библиография: 5 названий.
Inclusão do Nervo Ótico Avaliado por Potenciais Evocados Visuais nos Critérios de Disseminação no Espaço para o Diagnóstico de Esclerose Múltipla
Authors: Delgado Sofia , Timóteo Ângelo , Moniz Dionísio Joana , Rodrigues Ana , Arraiolos Ana , Lopes das Neves Pedro , Rêgo André , Vale José , Salgado Vasco , Leitão Lia , Santos Mariana
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A inclusão do nervo óptico (NO) nos critérios de disseminação no espaço (DIS) para o diagnóstico de esclerose múltipla (EM) foi proposta em 2016 pelo grupo Magnetic Ressonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis. Contudo, existia evidência insuficiente para incluir esta recomendação na revisão de 2017 dos critérios de McDonald. O nosso objetivo foi investigar o efeito de incluir o NO avaliado por potenciais evocados visuais (PEV) como quinta localização nos critérios de DIS para o diagnóstico de EM, em doentes com síndrome clínico isolado (CIS) típico.
Métodos: Estudámos doentes que se apresentaram com CIS entre 2012 e 2019 em dois hospitais portugueses, com avaliação inicial completa, incluindo ressonância magnética crânio-encefálica e medular, e PEV. Aplicámos retrospetivamente os critérios de McDonald 2017 e um conjunto de critérios modificados que incluíam o NO avaliado por PEV na DIS. Avaliámos a performance dos dois conjuntos de critérios para predizer conversão em esclerose múltipla clinicamente definida (EMCD) e/ou atividade imagiológica.
Resultados: Incluímos 76 doentes, 25% com nevrite ótica como CIS. Os PEV identificaram envolvimento assintomático do NO em 12,3% dos CIS-não nevrite ótica. Vinte e sete (35.5%) doentes converteram em EMCD e 37 (48,7%) apresentaram atividade imagiológica durante o follow-up (mediana = 3,12 anos, 1,04 – 8,36). Cinquenta e nove por cento iniciaram terapêutica modificadora da doença antes da conversão em EMCD. Os critérios de DIS modificados em combinação com disseminação no tempo foram mais sensíveis (77,8% vs 74,1%), mas menos específicos (57,1% vs 61,2%) para predizer EMCD, e mais sensíveis (73,2% vs 65,9%) e igualmente específicos (65,7% vs 65,7%) para predizer EMCD ou actividade imagiológica, mas estas diferenças não foram estatisticamente significativas. Os critérios modificados permitiram o diagnóstico de 3 doentes adicionais no baseline (42/76 vs 39/76), em média 9 meses antes do cumprimento dos critérios de McDonald 2017.
Conclusão: Embora a inclusão do NO avaliado por PEV nos critérios de DIS tenha levado à correta identificação de mais doentes com EM, na nossa amostra não permitiu um aumento estaticamente significativo da sensibilidade de diagnóstico. Ainda assim, o nosso trabalho apoia a necessidade de discussão da inclusão do NO nos critérios de DIS na futura revisão dos critérios de diagnóstico de EM.
Alta para Casa? Padrões e Preditores de Alta para o Domicílio em Sobreviventes de AVC Agudo
Authors: Freixo Ribeiro Pedro , Alberto Joana , Romano Joana , Martins Ursula , Vilela Raquel
Published: September 2024

Introdução: Atualmente, o acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) constitui a principal causa de incapacidade permanente na população adulta. Após o evento agudo, os sobreviventes apresentam frequentemente necessidade de integrarem programas de reabilitação especializados, e destes, cerca de 30% sofrem incapacidades permanentes que requerem cuidados de saúde e extenso suporte familiar. Contudo, é escassa a literatura nacional sobre o planeamento de alta e coordenação de cuidados à data de alta, assim como não estão identificados fatores preditores de regresso ao domicílio após AVC agudo.
O principal objetivo deste estudo foi descrever os padrões de alta hospitalar de doentes admitidos com AVC agudo. Como objetivos secundários, realizar uma análise descritiva do perfil demográfico, fatores de risco cardiovasculares, tratamento de fase aguda e duração do internamento, assim como identificar preditores do destino destes doentes à data de alta.

Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospetivo de doentes admitidos em internamento hospitalar por AVC agudo durante o ano de 2021. Foi realizada uma análise descritiva das características demográficas e clínicas e do destino após alta hospitalar. Foram utilizados testes não-paramétricos para análise de associações e regressão linear para identificar preditores de regresso ao domicílio.

Resultados: Duzentos e quatro doentes foram incluídos. A maioria dos doentes teve alta para o domicílio, com ou sem necessidade de reabilitação em ambulatório (55,4%). Terapias em ambulatório incluíram fisioterapia em 80,6% dos casos, terapia da fala em 29,0% e terapia ocupacional em 6,5%. A idade, existência de história pregressa de AVC, necessidade de sonda nasogástrica à admissão, alterações vesico-esfincterianas à admissão, National Institutes of Health Stroke score (NIHSS) ≤10 à admissão e após tratamento de fase aguda, assim com permanência na unidade de AVC ≤ 7 dias demonstraram ser preditores significativos do destino de alta hospitalar. Por outro lado, o sexo, o tipo de AVC, classificação Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) ou Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP) não parecem ter relação com o destino de alta.

Conclusão: Estes dados ajudam compreender os fatores que influenciam a orientação após hospitalização por AVC, bem como a capacidade de prever a alta para o domicílio, dados cruciais para tentar otimizar a reabilitação dos sobreviventes, reduzir a duração dos internamentos e os seus custos associados.
Neurosurrealism in the Service of Revolution: Aesthetic Features and Critical Potential of Neural Network Art
Authors: Tanyushina Alexandra A.
Published: September 2024

The rapid development of neural network technologies in recent years has given rise to the formation of many interdisciplinary research areas, including neural network aesthetics. The aesthetics of generative creativity today is studied not only in the context of the history of digital art, but also in comparison with the practices of other artistic trends and schools. Thus, the expression “neural surrealism”, which has become entrenched in popular discourse, undoubtedly refers to the aesthetics of classical surrealism, framed and fixed in Andre Breton’s program texts: neural network algorithms allow you to create images that seem both realistic and absurd due to unexpected combinations of objects, distorted proportions and presence of uncanny images. Although “neural surrealism” can be seen as a depoliticized and unbiased game of generated images in contrast to the surrealism of the 1920s and 30s, which was not merely an artistic movement but a radical social project, it appears that the very ability of neural networks to generate extraordinary and unpredictable images holds a certain critical potential. Using the methods of formal-stylistic and ideological-content analysis, the author of the article concludes that “neurosurrealism” in a sense continues the line of classical surrealism to undermine the automatism of perception and patterns of thinking. Generative algorithms become a kind of “exclusion production machines” that allow you to see reality from an unexpected angle. In addition, the very fact of using neural networks in art raises important questions about the nature of creativity, the limits of artificial intelligence and the future of man in the world of smart machines. Neurosurrealism problematizes well-established ideas about the originality and intentionality of artistic expression, which indicates the close connection of generative artistic practices with the aesthetics of classical surrealist creativity. The conducted research will be useful to specialists of a wide profile: media theorists, art historians, philosophers, cultural scientists, as well as developers and representatives of the creative industries.
Distribuição espacial de Attalea vitrivir Zona em áreas de cerrado
Authors: Pimenta Marcio , De Macedo Fróes Cristiano , Malveira Brandão Murilo , Maia Valério Henrique , Ribeiro Arrudas Sônia
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar os níveis de agregação espacial e caracterizar a distribuição espacial da espécie ao longo de sua área geográfica de ocorrência. Método: Foram amostrados indivíduos adultos em sete áreas/populações, estando quatro delas localizadas dentro da Área de Proteção Ambiental do Rio Pandeiros (APA-Pandeiros), municípios de Januária e Bonito de Minas, MG. Os parâmetros de definição dos adultos adotados foram a presença de eventos reprodutivos (flores ou frutos). O registro das posições geográficas (x e y) de todos os indivíduos amostrados na população foi realizado com o auxílio de um aparelho de GPS. Foi utilizada a função de segunda ordem da densidade de vizinhos (NDF – Neighbourhood Density Function) em intervalos de classes de distância (t) entre 2 e 20m. Resultados: O padrão espacial obtido pela análise univariada apresentou variações, sendo do tipo agregado em distâncias iniciais e aleatório para distâncias superiores. Conclusão: Os dados sugerem que há uma boa dispersão de sementes/frutos com o aumento da distância, o que pode ser a principal causa de determinação do padrão espacial aleatório observado para A. vitrivir.
Enfermería familiar comunitaria e intercultural. Guía didáctica de estudio
Authors: Román Huera Cinthya Katherinne , Echeverría Jaramillo María Nelly , Pozo Imbaquingo Lilian Ines , Vinueza Martinez Carmen Natalia
Published: September 2024

Ser profesional de la salud es más que un trabajo; es una vocación que exige conocimiento técnico y un profundo compromiso con el bienestar de los demás. Esta guía está diseñada para estudiantes de Técnico en Enfermería del cuarto semestre, cubriendo mayo a septiembre de 2024, proporciona un esquema detallado de competencias esenciales para el manejo de pacientes con diversas condiciones de salud. Desde enfermedades cardiorrespiratorias hasta autoinmunes, el texto facilita la aplicación segura y profesional del Proceso de Atención de Enfermería (PAE). Cada módulo ofrece conocimientos prácticos para apoyar las tareas diarias de los estudiantes, fomentando una investigación continua y práctica constante. Esta guía busca inspirar a los estudiantes a convertirse en profesionales empáticos y dedicados, capaces de hacer una diferencia en la vida de los pacientes y la comunidad.
DNA BARCODING TO RESOLVE MORPHOLOGICAL AMBIGUITY OF YELLOWFIN SNAPPER, Lutjanus xanthopinnis FROM TERENGGANU
Authors: BENYAMIN KHAIRUNNISAA , MOHD NASIR MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ AIMAN , ARIFFIN NUR ASMA
Published: September 2024

Lutjanus species belong to the family Lutjanidae, where some of the species, such as L. lutjanus, L. vitta, and L. johnii, are common species in Malaysia. The fish, also known as snapper, can be discovered in abundance in most fish landings, including at Terengganu. Lutjanus xanthopinnis, commonly known as yellowfin snapper, is another fish commonly found in Malaysian water, especially Terengganu. However, their morphological characteristics were doubted, as it is hard to distinguish by morphometric and meristic identification alone. This study was conducted by collecting 100 Lutjanid samples with mixed freshness grades from 11 locations consisting of four districts: Besut, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, and Marang, Terengganu. These 11 locations consisted of fish landing ports, fish stalls, and fish markets in the identification using the Cytochrome Oxidase 1 (CO1) gene marker for the five morphological ambiguous samples. The initial external examination of the samples based on the colour of the stripes led to the identification of the 30 Lutjanid samples as L. xanthopinnis. Further identification of 30 Lutjanid samples via 40 morphometrics and nine meristic characters led to only 25 individuals from the 30 samples fully confirming their identity as L. xanthopinnis. However, five of the samples have several gill rakers, soft dorsal, and anal fin rays that are not similar yet overlap with the previous reports. Hence, these five samples were taken to undergo molecular identification via DNA barcoding using the CO1 gene. The Neighbour Joining Method phylogenetic tree with the Kimura-2 Parameter (K2P) model revealed that the five samples were differentiated into three clades, which were L. xanthopinnis, L. vitta, and L. lutjanus. Molecular identification for the five samples also revealed that three samples were identified as L. xanthopinnis. In contrast, the remaining two were identified as L. vitta and L. lutjanus, respectively, with 99% to 100% similarity. The study has demonstrated that molecular identification via DNA barcoding is a valuable complementary tool to morphological identification, enabling more accurate species identification. It is recommended that fresh samples and more samples are collected from other states. Furthermore, the use of DNA barcoding should be continued in species validation to achieve the highest possible level of accuracy.
HOST SPECIFICITY, INFECTION DYNAMICS, AND ALLERGENICITY IN Anisakis SPP. INFESTATION: A REVIEW
Authors: LAM RUO YI , SEE MING SHE , SHAROM-HARRISON FAIZAH , AHAMAD ZAKERI HAZLINA , HARUN NOR OMAIMA
Published: September 2024

Fish and seafood are important in providing protein to human diets. However, they are susceptible to contamination by various parasites, such as nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. Among these, Anisakis spp. and other species of trematodes belonging to the Anisakidae family are commonly identified in fish and shellfish, posing a significant health risk. This contamination poses a substantial risk to public health, particularly with the increasing prevalence of these parasites in marine fish. The globalisation of cuisines, including sushi, is one of the factors causing this development. The risk of Anisakis contamination has increased due to the global popularity of sushi, a form of Japanese food that features raw or undercooked fish. Gastric anisakiasis is the primary infection in humans, caused by the penetration of L3 larvae into the gastric wall. However, the indefinite symptoms associated with anisakiasis make precise identification challenging, complicating efforts to effectively treat this health issue. This study reviewed the host specificity, risk factors, infection mechanisms, and infestation areas of Anisakis spp. Various reputable sources, including Google Scholar, PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, and the Wiley Online Library, were used to explore the diverse host preferences and the impact of environmental changes. The larvae of Anisakis spp. exhibit diverse host preferences and environmental changes like global warming make hosts more vulnerable. Inadvertent exposure to these parasites occurs when individuals consume raw or undercooked fish and seafood. An extremely serious threat is posed by allergic anisakiasis, characterised by severe symptoms such as respiratory arrest, shock, and collapse. Research focusing on bioactive substances capable of blocking or neutralising the excretions and secretions of Anisakis sp. should be encouraged. Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and serine proteases, in particular, show promise for minimising adverse effects and reducing dependency on medication in treating allergic anisakiasis. Further research and intervention techniques are essential if health issues associated with Anisakis exist.
Lozan Konferansı
Authors: Şaraplı Onur
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, Karl Radek tarafından farklı tarihlerde Lozan Konferansı hakkında kaleme alınan iki makalesinin çevirisidir. Müttefiklerin Sovyet Rusya'ya yaklaşımı ve Lozan Konferansına dair gelişen durum, metindeki ana konuları oluşturmaktadır. Başlangıçta Sovyet Rusya'yı göz ardı eden Müttefikler, daha sonra onu Yakın Doğu Konferansına dahil etmişler, davetin belirsizliği konferansın Yakın Doğu meselelerini müzakere mi ettiği yoksa karar alma amacı mı güttüğü konusunda tartışmalara yol açmıştır. Türkiye'ye yönelik İngiliz ve Fransız politikaları farklılık göstermekte olup, İngiltere bölünmeyi savunurken Fransa Türkiye'yi askeri olarak güçlendirmeye çalışmaktadır. Osmanlı Sultanının İngiliz destroyeriyle Malta'ya gitmesi, İngiltere'nin onu meşru bir halife olarak tanıtmaya ve Kemal Paşa'nın imajını zayıflatmaya çalıştığını göstermektedir. Türkiye'deki komünistlere yapılan zulüm zorluklar doğururken, Sovyet Rusya Türkiye'yi Doğunun devrimini ve dünya proletaryasını güçlendirmek için desteklemektedir. Sonuç olarak Karl Radek tarafından kaleme alınan bu makaleler, Müttefiklerin değişen dinamiklerini, Lozan Konferansının karmaşıklıklarını ve İngiltere ile Fransa'nın Türkiye'ye karşı olan farklı politika yaklaşımlarını vurgularken, Sovyet Rusya'nın bu jeopolitik gelişmelerdeki rolünün önemini özetlemektedir.
Azərbaycanın Qarabağ zəfərinə gedən yolu
Authors: Abdullayev Hikmet
Published: September 2024

XX əsrin sonlarında Ermənistan Azərbaycana qarşı ərazi iddiaları ilə çıxış edərək beynəlxalq hüququn prinsiplərini pozmuş və Azərbaycana qarşı hərbi təcavüz həyata keçirmişdir. Bununla da Azərbaycanın Qarabağ bölgəsində ermənilər tərəfindən 20 faiz ərazilər işğal olunmuş, Ermənistanın Azərbaycan türklərinə qarşı etnik təmizləmə siyasəti nəticəsində bir milyondan çox insan dogma torpaqlarını tərk etmək məcburiyyətində qalmışdır. Təəssüflər olsun ki, 30 illik bir dövr ərzində (1991-2020-ci illər) erməni işğalının aradan qaldırılması məqsədi ilə Azərbaycan beynəlxalq müstəvidə həyata keçirdiyi siyasi və diplomatik danışıqlar nəticəsiz qalmış, hətta BMT Təhlükəsizlik Şurasında erməni işğalına son qoymaq məqsədilə qəbul edilmiş 822, 853, 874 ve 884 sayılı qətnamələr icra olunmamışdır. Keçən bu dövr ərzində Azərbaycan Respublikasının beynəlxalq müstəvidə nüfuzunun güclənməsi, davamlı şəkildə həyata keçirilən hərbi-siyasi islahatlar, ordu quruculuğunda əldə olunan böyük uğurlar işğal olunmuş torpaqların azad edilməsi zərurətini ortaya çıxarmışdır. Bunun nəticəsində Azərbaycanın 2020-ci ildə Qarabağ bölgəsində həyata keçirdiyi 44 günlük hərbi əməliyyatlar (27 sentyabr-9 noyabr/2020) nəticəsində erməni işğalına son qoyulmuşdur. Məqalədə, mənbə və elmi əsərlərə istinad edilərək Azərbaycanın Qarabağ Zəfərinə gedən uzun yolda hərbi-siyasi proseslərə ümumi nəzər yetirləcək, II Qarabağ Müharibəsinin səbəb nə nəticələri araşdırılacaq və müharibədən sonra Qarabağda başlanan Böyük Qayıdış prosesi tədqiq olunacaqdır.
Maneviyat ve Yaşam: Etkileşim Dinamikleri Modern Zaman Aynasında
Authors: Agayeva Ziba
Published: September 2024

Makalede manevi değerlerin özü, ahlakla farkı, modern zamanda manevi değerler bütünü olarak
kültürün toplumdaki, ayrıca ahlaki değerlerin etkili sosyal politika uygulamasındaki rolü ve buna benzer
diğer konular felsefi analizin kapsamına dahil olmuşdur. Ahlaki değerlerin iyinin ve kötünün farklı yönleri
olduğuna dikkat çekilmiş, Ahlaki değerlerin iyinin ve kötünün farklı yönleri olduğu, insan davranışını ve
bireysel tercihleri düzenlediği kaydedilmişdir. Araştırmada iç ve dış yaşam koşullarının nesnel ve değerli
gelişimi, maddi ve manevi verimliliğin artması, siyasi, sosyal ve ev içi iletişim biçimlerinin gelişmesi,
maneviyatın, dinin, bilimin, sanatın, kısacası kolektif yaşamın daha yüksek bir düzeyine nesnel olarak
yükselme alanında kapsamlı rolu kültürel faktör olaraq dikkate alınmıştır. Yazar, modern toplumun her
alanında, toplumsal gerçekliğin insani ve kültürel boyutlarında çelişkilerin gözlemlenmesini manevi
değerler açısından meşrulaştırmaya çalışmış, geleneksel değer görüşleriyle birlikte Azerbaycanda yeni bir
ahlaki değerler anlayışının oluşma sürecinin devam ettiğini kaydetmişdir.Sonuç olarak yazar, ahlaki
değerlerin değişmesinin temel nedeni olarak toplumdaki siyasi felaketleri, din krizini, modern çağda
şiddeti, maddi refahı ve hazcı hedefleri teşvik etmeyi amaçlayan kitle iletişim araçlarının çok büyük bir rol
oynadığını göstermişdir.
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Nahçıvan Hıdır Ellez Kutlamaları ve Bunun Diğer Türk Halkları ile Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Orucov Asef
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada Azerbaycan’ın Nahçıvan şehrinde Hıdırellez geleneği incelenmiştir.
Hıdırellez’e Nahçıvan’da Hıdır Nebi de denilmektedir. Nahçıvan’ın bazı yörelerinde bu tören
farklı şekilde, farklı günlerde uygulanmaktadır. Hıdır Nebi bayramı bazen yanlış olarak İslam
dini ile de karıştırılmaktadır. Oysaki bu bayramın İslam dini ile hiç bir ilişkisi yoktur. Hatta
Kur’an-ı Kerim’de de Hıdır Nebi’nin ismi geçmemektedir. Hıdır Nebi veya Hıdırellez geleneği
Nahçıvan şehrinde Anadolu’nun bazı bölgelerinden farklı olarak Şubat ayında kutlanmaktadır.
Çalışmada Hıdır Nebi dolayısıyla Hıdırellez, Türk toplumunu canlandıran, birlik ve beraberliği
pekiştiren bir olgu olarak anlatılmakta ve Hıdır Nebi bayramında yapılan ayinlerden bahs
edilmektedir. Araştırma ve inceleme yöntemlerinin uygulandığı makalede literatür kaynakları
kullanılmıştır
Kırgızların Hokand Hanlığı ndaki Rolü
Authors: keserci ramazan , qasımov cavid
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada XVIII. asrın ilk çeyreğinden 19. asrın son çeyreğine kadar olan dönemde Hokand Hanlığı’ndaki Kırgızların rolü araştırılmıştır. Araştırmada Kırgız boylarının ve şahsiyetlerinin hanlık içindeki müsbet ya da menfî etkileri açığa çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. 18. asrın başında Fergana Vadisi merkez olmak üzere Özbeklerin Ming hanedanlığı tarafından kurulan Hokand Hanlığı zaman içerisinde Kırgızların da dâhil olmasıyla yerli halklar tarafından kurulan ortak bir hanlık statüsüne kavuşmuştur. Özellikle askerî ve siyasî alanda etkili olan Kırgızlar, Kıpçaklarla birlikte hanlığın kaderini etkileyecek gelişmelere imza atmışlardır. 18. ve 19. asırlar Kırgız toplumunun siyasî, sosyal, ekonomik ve kültürel hayatındaki önemli evrelerden birisi olmuştur. Bu dönemlerde Kırgızlar önce Hokand Hanlığı’nın daha sonra ise Rusya İmparatorluğu’nun egemenliğine girerek sosyo-ekonomik ilişkileri değişikliğe uğramıştır. Ayrıca Kırgızlar arasında zaman zaman bağımsız bir devlet kurmaya çalışan ünlü tarihî şahsiyetler de ön plana çıkmıştır.
The Cult of Tree in the Culture of the Turkic Peoples
Authors: Sadigli Parinaz
Published: September 2024

Myths, legends, and traditions convey ancient mythological ideas and showcase the artistic creativity of our ancestors. The Turkic peoples held trees in high esteem and considered them as sacred objects. They believe that trees were the center of the inhabited space, symbolizing the world's structure. The reverence towards trees was not only due to their economic value but also because they were regarded as the abode of gods. Trees were believed to be animated beings carrying sacred power, and ancestors revered them for this reason. The cult of the tree is a symbol of the past and the world of ancestors that humans are closely connected to. The trunk and crown of the tree represent the abundance and fertility of the real world. The tree is a personification of the life structure of the Turks within the larger context of the world. The aim of the research is to study the imagination of the ancient Turkic peoples with a rich mythological heritage expressed in symbols.
Artistic and Aesthetic Features in Modern Short Stories
Authors: Aliyev Mehman
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the artistic-aesthetic dimensions present in three contemporary narratives: "My Father's Hands" by Sardar Amin, "The Bitten apple" by Atagam, and "The Silence of the Bees" by Sharif Agh. It elucidates how these stories embody the artistic-aesthetic ideal while underscoring the intrinsic connection between aesthetic expression and the socio-political milieu. Furthermore, it posits that the author's portrayal of reality inherently reflects ethical-aesthetic intentions. Sardar Amin's narrative places the moral-aesthetic quandary at the forefront, emanating from the national-moral framework characteristic of an oriental writer. Sharif Agh elucidates rape as a manifestation of wartime aggression, categorizing it as an archetype of aesthetic repugnance. This portrayal suggests that warfare itself embodies elements akin to rape. Atagam presents a distinct artistic and aesthetic narrative, delineating contrasting worldviews within the story. The author's withdrawal from the characters, adoption of a language reflective of the story's environment, and adherence to existing aesthetics augment the narrative's allure.