bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MATURITY-ONSET DIABETES OF THE YOUNG (MODY): FIRST CASE REPORTED OF GCK-MODY TYPE IN HATTA HOSPITAL, DAHC, UAE
Authors:   Diabetes &Endocrine Unit, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Darwish Haytham , EL Behhani Mirelle ,   DubaiDiabetesCenter, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Hamed Farooqi M. ,   DubaiDiabetesCenter, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Rezzek Manal ,   Diabetes &Endocrine Unit, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Labad Ahmad ,   Education & Nurses Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Jamal Shruoq ,   Education & Nurses Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Ramadan Ahmed ,   Diabetes &Endocrine Unit, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Albawab Amer ,   Cardiology Department,Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Alaqqad Mohamed ,   General Surgery Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Yussef Hossam ,   Emergency Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Shutait Resia ,   Nutrition Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Saeed Maha ,   Nutrition Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Awad Sondos ,   Nutrition Department, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Ibrahim Ahmed ,   Diabetes &Endocrine Unit, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Samir Pierre ,   Diabetes &Endocrine Unit, Hatta Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Published: July 2023

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a genetically diverse endocrine disorder of autosomal dominant inheritance characterized by pancreatic Î²-cell dysfunction.Since the clinical symptoms are so similar, it can be difficult to diagnose MODY accurately, so it is important to consider a patients family history and any other genetic risk factors when making a diagnosis.Glucokinase (GCK) was the first MODY gene identified it has been associated with defects in several genes.(1)
ASSESSMENT OF ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF CAPSAICIN EXTRACTED FROM CHILI SAMPLES OF NEPAL
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, St.Xaviers College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal., Thapa Magar Sanjogta , Shrestha Rajani ,   Department of Microbiology, St.Xaviers College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Published: July 2023

Chilies are widely used as vegetables, spices, and external medicines throughout the world. Capsaicin, the potent alkaloid responsible for the pungent flavor of chilies, has been shown to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In this study, the capsaicin content and antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of five different types of chilies were evaluated, namely Green chilies, Habanero chilies, Jalapeno chilies, Chile chilies, and Green capsicum. Fresh chilies were obtained from the market and divided into two halves. The dried chilies were prepared by sun drying the fresh chilies. Capsaicin was extracted from the samples using methanol and a Soxhlet extraction apparatus, and the presence of capsaicin was confirmed using TLC and chemical tests. The amount of capsaicin present in the samples was quantified using a UV spectrophotometer. The antioxidant activity of the capsaicin extracts was determined using the DPPH scavenging assay, and the IC50 values were calculated using Graph Pad Prism software. Capsaicin antibacterial effectiveness was tested against bacterial strains: Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Escherichia coli (ATCC 43888), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), Salmonella Typhi (ATCC 14028), and Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 19115). The results showed that fresh chilies had lower capsaicin content than dried chilies, with the capsaicin content ranging from 94.41% to 98.03% for fresh chilies and from 99.59% to 111.12% for dried chilies. Fresh chilies also exhibited higher antioxidant activity than dried chilies, with the IC50 values ranging from 18.02 to 94.47 mg/ml for fresh chilies and from 20.86 to 121.40 mg/ml for dried chilies. Capsaicin also showed some level of inhibitory effect on bacterial strains, with the ZOI ranging from 10 to 28 mm depending on chili extracts. Compared to commercial antibiotics, capsaicin was more effective against the tested microorganisms. The rise of antibiotic resistance and the use of artificial food preservatives are both major concerns. Therefore, capsaicin is very useful in the food industry as a preservative but also in the pharmaceutical sector as a replacement for many synthetic antibiotics.
AN INSIGHT INTO PARENTAL PERCEPTIONS AND TRAVAILS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL HEALTH CARE IN CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY
Authors:   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences Mukka, Mangalore., K.V Bhagyashree , Reshma Pai K. ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences Mukka, Mangalore., Natasha Evette ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences Mukka, Mangalore., Pallavi K. Lakshmi ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences Mukka, Mangalore., S. Harikrishnan ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences Mukka, Mangalore.
Published: July 2023

Background: The World Health Organization characterized the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. Since it is highly contagious ,the Government had taken measures to restrict peoples transit, which led people to stay at home doors. Due to fear of contracting infection and restriction of dental services at many places children were not able to visit dentist to receive dental treatment. Therefore, educating parents and implementation of preventive measures for maintenance of oral hygiene was considered as the only boon during these times Aim & Objective: To understand the oral health behaviour of school children and difficulties encountered by their parents in availing dental care during pandemic. Methodology: The present study was conducted with a sample of 365 parents through structured online questionnaire survey of the selected schools on their phone numbers given at the school . The questionnaire had 25 mandatory questions pertaining to various parental difficulties faced to access oral health, their attitude towards their childs oral health , the various preventive measures taken by parents and their satisfaction with dental treatment provided during COVID 19 pandemic. Results: Out of 365 parents a total of 12.3% reported the need of their childs dental treatment during lockdown but only 9 % parents visited the pediatric dentist.The overall attitude and practice to maintain the oral health care of their child was not very satisfactory.Most of parents missed their dental appoinments due to transportation problem Conclusion & Clinical Significance:. The pandemic has highlighted significant importance among parents in maintaining the oral health of their child.
DISSECTION HALL ETHICS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Authors:   AssociateProfessor &H.O.D. (Deptt. Of Rachana Sharir)., Kaur M.D. (Ayurveda) Navneet ,   Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab.
Published: July 2023

Anatomy is the key to various streams of medical profession. To attain proper knowledge of subject, the student must go through the dissection hall in very first year of his professional life. Cadaver always remains the grace of dissection hall, which not only makes the department of anatomy alive but also facilitates practice of clinical techniques for safe clinical practice. Thus, for medical scholars it is must to have some basic ethical knowledge about good conduct in dissection hall and understanding moral values in regards to cadaver. This review highlights the ethics in context to dissection laboratory for being the first place of clinical practice.
REVIEWING THE LITERATURE ON DAM-BREAK INVESTIGATIONS AND FLOOD MAPPING THROUGH THE USE OF HYDRAULIC MODELS AND GIS
Authors:   Assistant Research Officer, CWPRS, Pune, India., Narasayya Kamuju
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, it is essential to store water to meet the demands of human consumption and to mitigate flooding, which reduces the risk of inundation downstream of the river. The failure of dams can result in disastrous consequences in the surrounding areas downstream. Causing loss of human lives and properties valuedfrom millions to billions. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct dam break studies to understand the behavior of floods generated from such incidents and to identify the areas that may become inundated. This information can be utilized to prepare emergency plans for the evacuation of residents and to minimize property damage. While the floods themselves cannot be prevented, proper evacuation methods can help to minimize losses. This paper reviews various literature on dam break studies that have utilized numerical models to create inundation maps, and also discuss some hydraulic models commonly used in such studies.
INTRA-ABDOMINAL MULTI-ORGANS INFARCTION IN 73-YEARS OLD FEMALE PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Mercy Health West Hospital, Cincinnati, USA., Kassem Mahmoud , Gibler Justin ,   Department of Surgery, Mercy Health West Hospital, Cincinnati, USA., Funch Matthew ,   Department of Surgery, Mercy Health West Hospital, Cincinnati, USA., Jennings Mark ,   Department of Surgery, Mercy Health West Hospital, Cincinnati, USA.
Published: July 2023

Objective: Unexpected clinical course Background: In hypertensive crisis patients, intestinal ischemia has been reported, while gastric ischemia is rare due to its multiple blood supply. A hypertensive crisis is classified according to the progression of end-organ failure, which includes cerebral, cardiac, and renal insults. Case Presentation: A 73-year-old female patient with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented with dyspnea and fatigue. Her blood pressure was 248/157 mmHg and her serum blood glucose was 301 mg/dl. In the emergency room, she received antihypertensive treatment and was admitted to the intensive care unit to be monitored. 48 hours later, she developed nausea, vomiting, constipation and severe abdominal pain. A CT scan of the abdomen revealed infarction patches in the left renal and the spleen while the first colonoscopy was irrelevant. The second colonoscopy revealed left colonic and sigmoid necrosis. Finally, she underwent exploratory laparotomy that identified ischemic necrosis of the greater curvature of the stomach, multiple levels of the small intestine, sigmoid and descending colon. Partial gastrectomy, left colonic resection, sigmoidectomy, and colostomy were done. Conclusion: This case illustrates the unusual site of ischemia in an uncontrolled hypertensive patient, as well as the difficulty of managing the patient and the adverse outcome. In order to rule out intra-abdominal organ involvement, any patient who develops abdominal pain in the course of hypertensive emergency should be evaluated for surgical consultation and contrast-enhanced CT.
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: TO ANALYZE THE EFFECT OF SHIRODHARA IN MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (VISHADA)
Authors:   MD Scholar, PG Department of KriyaSharira, Ayurvedic and UnaniTibbia College and Hospital, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110005, India., Jakhar Neelam , Rajan Sujata ,   Associate Professor & HOD, PG Department of KriyaSharira, M.D(Ayu.),Phd Scholar(Ayu.)Ayurvedic and UnaniTibbia College and Hospital, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110005, India., Shamkuwar Manoj ,   Associate Professor & HOD, PG Department of Panchkarma, M.D(Ayu.),Phd(Ayu.)Ayurvedic and UnaniTibbia College and Hospital, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110005, India.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Mind-body medical interventions are usually used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions and Shirodharais one of the Ultimate mind-bodytreatments in Ayurveda. Although, Ayurvedais one of the worlds oldest holistic healing systems and has a promising potential in the management of Vishada [Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)]. However, systematic and evidence-based research on the subject is still lacking.The aim of this review was to systematically assess andanalyze the effectivenessof Shirodhara therapy in MDD and to explore scientific explanations for its therapeutic utility. Methods: Medline/Pubmed, Google Scholar,ProQuest,and EBSCO were searched through May 2022 and reaped three eligible interventional studies performed on patients with depression, who were administeredShirodhara with or without medicament (modern or herbal preparations). However,there are considerable caveats due to methodological limitations of sample size, design,duration, and the method of administration. These elements have been detailed. Result: Due to the paucity and heterogeneity of the included interventional studies, no meta-analyses were possible to measure the outcomes. Conclusion: Limited evidence supports the use of Shirodhara for depression. However, considering its impact on the psycho-neuro-immunological axis and various bodily systems, Shirodhara shows potential benefits. Further research is needed to evaluate Shirodhara as a standalone or adjunct treatment, including its integration with modern or herbal interventions, in a broader context.
NEUROBIOLOGY BEHIND CHOOSING A METHOD OF SUICIDE: A REVIEW
Authors:   Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, INDIA 124001., Kaushik Rahul , Dubey Riya ,   Department of Radiodiagnosis, Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA 751023., Kumar Kuldeep ,   Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, INDIA 124001., Tanwar Ruchi ,   Medical Officer, Haryana Medical Services, Haryana., Verma Vikas ,   Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, INDIA 124001.
Published: July 2023

Suicidal tendencies and ideationsare not limiting up to the developing nations today making it more vulnerable for research as people of science around the world want to know about the neurobiology behind suicidal ideation. Which neurochemical pathway decide the method of suicide chosen, the fatality of the method chosen and the multiplicity of suicidal methods. Authors here reviewed the various databases on the related topic and tried to conclude various theories based on the cases reported.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & CHALLENGES AMONG MEDICAL AND NURSING STUDENTS-A WEB BASED SURVEY
Authors:   M.Sc. student, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand., Bhardwaj Yashu , Singh Brijendra ,   Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand., Bisht Kanchan ,   Senior Resident, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand., Malhotra Rashmi ,   Additional Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand., Bhadoria Pooja ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand., Chaturvedi Amarjyoti ,   M.Sc. student, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Published: July 2023

Background: Attitude towards vaccination has been one of the major hurdles in vaccination drive. To reduce the burden of this pandemic on society, it is crucial for each and every one to get the vaccination on time. Through this study, we have attempted to study the knowledge and attitude of medical and nursing students and the challenges they have faced after both the doses of vaccine. Material and Methods: We have conducted a questionnaire based survey, circulated among 1st year medical and nursing students of AIIMS Rishikesh in the form of Google form link. Results: Out of total 173 responders, almost 65% students reported Internet to be their most trusted source of information regarding COVID vaccine. Fear of being infected was found to be the major concern among 68.8% studentsduring this pandemic and safety of vaccine was therefore seen as the most common cause (48%) of hesitation while taking vaccination. Although most of the responders, who contracted COVID between these two doses, reported mild symptoms (37.6%), majority of them (76.9%) strongly believe that vaccine was helpful in mitigating the severity of infection. Conclusion: We concluded that fear of being infected and safety of vaccine has been the major concern of Medical students during this pandemic and the cause behind their hesitancy regarding vaccination. However, based on their experience, most of them strongly believe that vaccine has been helpful in mitigating the severity of infection.
CLINICAL STUDY OF INCIDENCE OF EXTRAOCULAR FOREIGN BODIES IN TERITIARY HOSPITAL
Authors:   Professor Ophthalmology GMC, Guntur., Serina Samuel M.S G. , Perumalapalli MBBS Sheila ,   Professor Ophthalmology GMC, Guntur.
Published: July 2023

Aim: To study the incidence and aetiological causes of extra ocular foreign bodies in patients attending outpatient department in a Tertiary Hospital. Result: This is a retrospective study done in all the patients who attended OPD with a history of fall of foreign body into the eye. The study comprises of 65 patients done during a period of one year, we have observed that the incidence of foreign bodies is more in male patients, patients working in quarries and arc welders. The impairment of vision and the rate of infection was lesser in patients who received primary treatment. The incidence can also be decreased by wearing protective goggles while welding and also while working in mines. Conclusion: In this study we have observed that early treatment and health education given to workers in mines and those who work in quarries reduces the incidence of infection and also injury to the eye.
Study of slope integral extension mode decomposition method for bearing-nonlinear vibration signal
Authors: Dai Yuanjun , Huang Weiqiang , Shi Kunju
Published: July 2023

This study aims to solve the problem of extreme point ambiguity caused by energy instability at the signal end. Thus, an adaptive nonlinear signal decomposition method based on motion energy accumulation division is proposed, namely slope integral extension mode decomposition (SIEMD). The proposed method considers the fluctuation rate and vibration energy between the peaks of the waveform as its scale. Firstly, the comprehensive index is defined to adaptively select the ideal interval, and the extension characteristics of the waveform signal are obtained. Secondly, the energy of the waveform interval is iterated. Hence, the optimal extension waveform is fitted by combining the edge position information of the curve. The experimental part verifies that the method can extract 92 % of the fault information, and verifies that the proposed method overcomes the limitation of the previous one-dimensional signal waveform dimension. Moreover, from the perspective of signal energy, it eliminates the false information of the intrinsic modal function (IMF) components, more suitable for the randomness of the signal, thereby providing a new way for fault feature extraction.
Influence of the transition section shape on the cavitation characteristics at the bottom outlet
Authors: Lei Gang , Huang Hongbao , Fan Xiongan , Su Junan , Wang Qingxiang , Wang Xiaoliang , Peng Kai , Zhang Jianmin
Published: July 2023

The hydraulic characteristics of the lock chamber section in a bottom outlet are complex. Particularly, cavitation is a prominent problem when the flow in the tunnel transitions from pressurized to unpressurized conditions. As a countermeasure, sidewall contractions are often installed at the end of the pressurized section. In this paper, with numerical simulations and vacuum tank experiments, we analyzed the design parameters of several prototype projects and studied the flow properties and cavitation characteristics of the transition section. The four main factors that influence cavitation risks are the contraction ratio of the transition section, the top press slope, the length of the transition section, and the shape of the orifice. The study of a real-world project demonstrates that by implementing a severe constriction degree, the top press slope can be slowed down, and the pressurized transition section can be extended, thereby reducing cavitation risks and improving flow patterns. These research results provide a reference for the optimal design of hydraulic structures.
Kayseri’de K-pop ve K-dizilerinin Popülerlik Düzeyi: Gençler Arasındaki İlginin Değerlendirilmesi ve Kültürel Etkilerinin Analizi
Authors: Karaman Hatice , Özmen Zehni
Published: July 2023

Kore Dalgası, Güney Kore’nin kültürel ve sanatsal etkisinin küresel ölçekte artması olarak tanımlanır. Özellikle k-dizileri ve k-pop müziği aracılığıyla hızla yayılan bu kültürel hareket, popüler kültürün bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Son birkaç yıl içerisinde Kore Dalgası, küresel dizi ve müzik endüstrilerinde önemli bir etki yaratmıştır. Bu kültürel fenomen, dünya genelinde geniş bir hayran kitlesi edinmiştir ve Güney Kore kültürü, Kore Dalgası fenomeni sayesinde uluslararası alanda önemli bir tanınırlık kazanmış ve dünya çapında kabul görmüştür. Bu çalışma, Kayseri’deki gençlerin k-pop müzik dinleme ve Kore dizileri izleme nedenlerini sosyolojik bir perspektiften analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılmış ve bu kapsamda katılımcı gözlemi yapılarak derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmeden verimli sonuçlar alabilmek için katılımcı gözlem ve derinlemesine gözlem yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın katılımcıları, 18-27 yaş arasındaki k-pop ve k-dizileri hayranı olan 11 kadından oluşmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, gençlerin k-pop müziği dinleme nedenleri arasında, etkileyici dans hareketleri, hikayelerin anlatımı, koreografiler ve mesajlar yer almaktadır. K-dizi izleme nedenleri ise, genellikle bölüm sayısının azlığı, romantizm, sevimlilik ve çıplaklık içermeyen görüntülerin sunulması şeklinde sıralanabilir. Bu veriler sayesinde, Kayseri’deki hayranların k-pop müziği dinleme ve k-dizi izleme nedenleri ortaya çıkarılmıştır.
Stakeholders' perceptions of the impact of accreditation of science curricula of higher education institutions
Authors: Pineda Hedeliza
Published: July 2023

Despite being a relatively new process in higher education institutions (HEIs), accreditation has become an indispensable requirement for universities to remain competitive. Its significance lies in its crucial functions, such as evaluating the quality of academic or degree programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, establishing criteria for professional certification, and more. Nevertheless, the decision to seek accreditation remains voluntary for institutions, leading to a situation where not all of them pursue it due to various factors, including the perceptions of stakeholders. Therefore, this study aims to investigate stakeholders' perspectives on the impacts of accrediting science curricular programs in higher education institutions located in Central Visayas, Philippines. To achieve this goal, a mixed-methods research design was employed, and a survey was administered to stakeholders, including managers, faculty, alumni, and students, from four HEIs. The survey results were utilized to develop and validate a quantitative scale, revealing three distinct areas of impact associated with accreditation: Curricular, institutional, and societal. The outcomes of the survey indicated that stakeholders from the four HEIs perceived these impact areas positively, suggesting a willingness to pursue accreditation voluntarily if the need arises. Nonetheless, it is essential to emphasize that the recommendations arising from these accreditation processes should be diligently considered and adhered to. This study's findings may suggest that stakeholders developed positive perceptions regarding the impacts of program accreditation based on the level of compliance displayed by institutions with the recommendations made by accrediting bodies.
The state-trait anxiety level in nursing students
Authors: Perez-Siguas Rosa , Matta-Solis Hernan , Matta-Solis Eduardo
Published: July 2023

During the training of nursing students, anxiety has emerged as a significant concern, impeding their academic progress and leading to a substantial increase in anxiety levels. The clinical field, where students undertake their practical experiences, introduces negative stressors that further exacerbate anxiety. This research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The study encompasses a population of 150 nursing students from diverse universities across various regions in Peru. The study's focus lies on examining anxiety levels among nursing students in different universities and regions of Peru. Among the 150 participants, the results reveal that 40.7% experienced low state anxiety, while 59.3% displayed a moderate level of state anxiety. Similarly, in terms of trait anxiety, 58.7% of the students exhibited low levels, 34.0% displayed a moderate degree, and 7.3% presented high trait anxiety. In light of these findings, it is evident that effective curricular planning strategies should be developed to address anxiety-related challenges faced by nursing students. Additionally, implementing counseling services and tailored programs that equip students with coping mechanisms for both academic and clinical stressors are deemed crucial. These initiatives are expected to positively influence students' overall well-being and academic performance in the nursing field.
Handling Swear Words in Movie Subtitles Translated from English into Kurdish
Authors: Majeed Harem Abdullah
Published: July 2023

Swear words, ubiquitous in languages worldwide, form an intrinsic part of everyday discourse, despite varying degrees of societal tolerance. In line with their prevalence in daily life, swear words also find their way into movies and TV shows, acting as authentic reflections of human interactions. Consequently, the handling of swear words within the context of audiovisual translation (AVT) has gained considerable scholarly attention, warranting a more profound and comprehensive investigation within the domain of Translation Studies. This research paper aims to delve into the realm of AVT, with a particular focus on the intricacies of Kurdish subtitling. It endeavors to provide a systematic classification and categorization of swear words encountered in English movies, examining their respective translations into Kurdish. Moreover, the study aims to identify and analyze the prevailing approaches and techniques employed in dealing with these culturally sensitive expressions. By shedding light on the nuanced treatment of swear words in AVT, this research contributes to the broader understanding of the intricate challenges and strategies involved in rendering such content faithfully across languages and cultures.
Iraqi Kurdistan People's Displacement and UN Resolution 688 between the US and Iran
Authors: Hassan Yasen Xalid , Ali Yasin Azam
Published: July 2023

After the uprising of the Kurds and the liberation of Kurdish cities and towns in the spring of 1991, the Iraqi government decided to regain control over these areas by force. This decision led to the Mass exodus of Kurds in 1991, that caused consequences and a humanitarian catastrophe to the extent that the countries of the region and the world Intervened and as a result, the United Nations imposed Resolution 688 on Iraq. The main question in this study is what role did the United States and Iran play in helping the Kurds after their displacement and what was their position on United Nations Resolution No. 688? The methodology of this study is descriptive-analytical and relies on library sources, especially research papers, memoirs, and newspapers coinciding with events, as well as interviews with political figures. The research assumes that the goal of Iran and the United States in helping the Kurds is to achieve their own goals and interests.
Preferences of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders Regarding the Timing and Channel of eHealth and Factors Influencing Its Use: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: van der Ven Jeffrey , van den Bemt Bart J F , van Dijk Liset , Opdam Merel , Haegens Lex L , Vriezekolk Johanna E , Verhoef Lise M
Published: July 2023

Background

Implementation of eHealth is progressing slowly. In-depth insight into patients’ preferences and needs regarding eHealth might improve its use.

Objective

This study aimed to describe when patients want to use eHealth, how patients want to communicate and receive information digitally, and what factors influence the use of eHealth in clinical practice.

Methods

A multimethod study was conducted. Two meetings of ~5.5 hours with plenary information sessions and focus groups were held with 22 patients from the rheumatology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation departments of a Dutch hospital specialized in musculoskeletal disorders. Assignments were performed during the focus groups in which qualitative (eg, semistructured interview questions) and quantitative (ie, voting and ranking factors) data were collected.

Results

The way patients want to use eHealth varies between patients and moments of a patient’s care pathway. Patients’ digital channel preferences depended on the need for interaction with a health care provider (HCP). The interaction need is in turn influenced by the degree to which information or communication is specific to an individual patient and leads to consequences for the patient. The 5 most important factors influencing the use of eHealth were access to medical information (eg, electronic health records), perceived control over disease management, correctness and completeness of information, data security, and access to information or an HCP at any time. The 5 least important factors influencing eHealth use were help with using digital devices, having internet or equipment, digital skills, attitude or emotions toward eHealth, and societal benefits.

Conclusions

Patients identified opportunities for using eHealth during all moments of their care pathway. However, preferences for eHealth varied between patients and phases in the care pathway. As a consequence, eHealth should be tailored to fit individual patients’ preferences but also the need for interaction regarding different topics by offering a variety of digital channels with a gradient of interaction possibilities. Furthermore, digital skills and access to the internet might become less important to focus on in the future. Improving eHealth use by patients may be achieved by providing patients access to correct and safe (medical) information and more control over their care.
Qi Gong as a Teaching Instrument to Reduce Academic Stress
Authors: Duarte Angélica Castañeda , Trejo Consuelo García , Rodríguez Miguel Ángel Bouchan
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of Academic Stress (EA) in the educational spaces of students in the first semesters of the degree in Rehabilitation Human Acupuncture (AHR), which not only affects students, but also anyone who has a transaction role in the face of a stressful factor, understanding that in individuality it will generate a dependent variable between the interpretation before the stimulus or situation with the individual's resources, which in the first instance, are psychological in a process of evaluation of requirements or demands to know if that stimulus or situation is stressful, subsequently the result of the resource vs. threat variables together with the interdependencies of unpredictability, uncontrollability and constancy of stress. Objective: Intervene in the reduction of stress, as well as in the improvement of cognitive aspects through the practice of Qi gong (QG). Research Methodology: A non-experimental cross-sectional study with a comparative descriptive scope was carried out to measure and compare variables and categories of academic stress of the participants. The already validated scale of academic stressors was used ( Cabanach, Souto-Gestal and Franco (2016) . It consists of 54 items and is used in university students, the responses are Likert type of five points (1=never, 2=almost never , 3=sometimes, 4=almost always and always=5). Results: The cognitive aspects were evaluated and we obtained that the QG helps the educational and learning process, as well as the perception of work and educational dynamics. In the following graph we see how to feel that sometimes the perception of never improves and rarely what tells us that the practice of QG improves, the perception and the sensation of overload of work, this is due to the fact that it generates relaxation and better oxygenation. The cognitive aspects were evaluated and we obtained that the QG helps the educational and learning process, as well as the perception before work and the educational dynamics. As we can see in the following graph, we see how to feel that sometimes it improves the perception never and rarely what tells us that the practice of QG improves the perception and feeling of overload of work, this is because it generates relaxation and better oxygenation.
Various types of Voltage Stability Control Techniques of DC Microgrid: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Bhunia Ankan , Mathew Prof. Lini , S. L Prof. Shimi
Published: July 2023

Abstract: This article presents a survey of control systems, steadiness, and adjustment procedures for DC microgrids (MG). A DC microgrid is getting huge consideration all over the planet because of the improvement of different DC loads, expanded efficiency, and progressions in power electronics devices. Developing worldwide worry over a dangerous atmospheric deviation and non-renewable energy sources (NRES) decrease and raised the requirement for perfect and green renewable energy sources (RES) for power generation through the Micro-Grid impression. DC Micro-Grid can be associated with the fundamental power framework or can turn in disconnection. Thus, in this manner a proficient framework for remote and country regions, available from little structures to enormous plants. As the control technique assumes a significant part in guaranteeing microgrid’s power superiority and effectiveness, a farreaching survey of the state of art control methods in DC microgrid sets is important. DC MG are portrayed by alluring elements, for example, high framework efficiency, high power quality, lower cost, less complexity control and dependable answer for charge in regions. The various levelled control procedure is separated into three coatings in main, secondary and tertiary in view of their usefulness.
The Effect of Social Media and Brand Image on Wardah Liquid Lipstick Consumer’s Repurchase Intention in Malang City
Authors: Khoirun Nisa Dzikrillah , Juliati Ratih , Lestari Novi Puji
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of social media and brand image on repurchase intention. The population in this study is Wardah liquid lipstick consumers. This study uses a non-probability sampling technique with purposive sampling and quota sampling methods. Data collection techniques using online questionnaires via Google form. The analysis tool uses SPSS 25. The results showed that social media had a positive and significant effect on repurchase intentions, the brand image had a positive and significant effect on repurchase intentions, and social media had a dominant influence on repurchase intentions.
Licenciatura em Computação
Authors: Peviani Claudia Regina Tinós , Paniago Maria Cristina Lima
Published: July 2023

O desconhecido curso de Licenciatura em Computação completou, em 2022, 25 anos de existência. Este artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de doutorado. Neste recorte, a metodologia utilizada é de abordagem qualitativa, sendo apresentada uma pesquisa documental sobre o curso de Licenciatura em Computação. Nossos objetivos neste artigo foram: compreender o contexto histórico do Brasil em relação a área de Computação até o surgimento do curso de Licenciatura em Computação, conhecer algumas características específicas do curso, como objetivos, perfil do egresso, habilidades e competências e analisar as ofertas do curso de Licenciatura em Computação com base no Censo da Educação Superior. Como resultado desta pesquisa foi possível compreender as necessidades, naquele momento, que levaram à criação do curso, além de algumas características da formação profissional deste docente. Com relação à oferta do curso, segundo o Censo de Educação Superior, foi perceptível em nossa análise uma diminuição significativa do número de instituições, prevalecendo a oferta do curso em Instituições de Ensino Superior Públicas e na modalidade presencial.
Enabling Continuous Deployment Techniques for Quantum Services
Authors: Romero-Álvarez Javier , Alvarado-Valiente Jaime , Moguel Enrique , García-Alonso Jose , Murillo Juan M.
Published: July 2023

Early advances in the field of quantum computing have provided new
opportunities to tackle intricate problems in diverse areas as
cryptography, optimization, and simulation. However, current
methodologies employed in quantum computing often require, among other
things, a broad understanding of quantum hardware and low-level
programming languages, posing challenges to software developers in
effectively creating and implementing quantum services. This paper
advocates the adoption of Software Engineering principles in the field
of quantum computing, thereby establishing a higher level of hardware
abstraction that allows developers to focus on application development.
With this proposal, developers will be able to design and deploy quantum
services with less effort, similar to the facilitation provided by
Service-Oriented Computing in the development of conventional software
services. The present study introduces a Continuous Deployment strategy
adapted to the development of quantum services, which covers the
creation and deployment of such services. For this purpose, an extension
of the OpenAPI Specification is proposed that allows the generation of
services implementing quantum algorithms. The proposal was validated
through the creation of an API with diverse quantum algorithm
implementations, and evaluated through a survey of various developers
and students who were introduced to the tool, with positive results.
A prospective cohort study exploring the impact of tonsillectomy on feeding difficulties in children
Authors: Walsh Maia , R Retzler , J Huang , A Daglish , Tweedie Daniel , Pepper Chris
Published: July 2023

Objectives Paediatric feeding difficulties are common,
affecting up to 25% of otherwise healthy children, symptoms include
food refusal, gagging, choking, and excessive mealtime duration. These
symptoms are commonly described in pre-operative discussions about
tonsillectomy. This prospective study explores the impact of
tonsillectomy on paediatric feeding difficulties. Methods This
prospective cohort study invited caregivers of all children undergoing
tonsillectomy at our institution to complete a PediEAT questionnaire
about their children’s feeding behaviours, pre and post-operatively. The
study was completed in two phases with 9 questions administered in phase
1 and three additional questions added for phase 2. A free text comments
box was also provided. Responses were graded from 0-5, where 0 is ‘never
a problem’ and 5 is ‘always a problem’ with eating behaviours.
Results 102 participants were recruited between January 2020 –
January 2022. The mean age of participants was 4.1 years, 87% had a
concurrent adenoidectomy. The mean time to completion of post-operative
questionnaire was 23 weeks after surgery. 9 of the 12 questions showed a
statistically significant improvement in post-operative scores using a
paired student t-test (p=<0.05). The most significant
improvements related to “gets tired from eating and is unable to
finish” (1.49 pre-op, 0.91 post op, p<0.01) and “eats food
that needs to be chewed” (1.4 pre-op, 0.72 post-op, p<0.01).
13% of participants only underwent tonsillectomy and this group also
showed a statistically significant improvement in fatigue during eating
(p<0.05). Conclusion Symptoms of fatigue during
eating and avoidance of food requiring mastication are most likely to
improve following tonsillectomy in children.
Selection despite low genetic diversity and high gene flow in a rapid island invasion of the bumblebee, Bombus terrestris
Authors: Hjort Cecilia Kardum , Paris Josephine , Smith Henrik G. , Dudaniec Rachael
Published: July 2023

Invasive species are predicted to adjust their morphological,
physiological, and life-history traits to adapt to their non-native
environments. Although a loss of genetic variation during invasion may
restrict local adaptation, introduced species often thrive in novel
environments. Despite being founded by just a few individuals, the
bumblebee Bombus terrestris (Hymenoptera: Apidae) has
successfully spread across the island of Tasmania (Australia) in less
than 30 years, becoming abundant and competitive with native
pollinators. We use RADseq to investigate the neutral and adaptive
genetic processes associated with environmental and morphological
variation following the invasion of B. terrestris in Tasmania.
Across 15 sites, we found high gene flow with low genetic diversity,
significant isolation-by-distance, and spatial variation in effective
migration rates. A longitudinal band of restricted migration was evident
across the mid-central region of Tasmania, corresponding to sites with
high elevation, pastural land, low wind speeds and low precipitation
seasonality. Tajima’s D indicated a recent population expansion for
central sites extending from the south to the north of the island.
Significant selection signatures were found for loci in relation to
precipitation, wind speed, and wing loading. Candidate loci were
annotated to genes with functions related to cuticle water retention,
and insect flight muscle stability. Understanding how a genetically
impoverished invasive bumblebee has rapidly adapted to a novel island
environment provides further understanding about the evolutionary
processes that determine successful insect invasions, and the potential
for invasive hymenopteran pollinators to spread globally.
Macrophage memory: Types, Mechanisms, and Its Role in Health and Disease
Authors: Liao Ai-Hua , Fang Xu-Hui , Li Zhi-Jing , Liu Chun-Yan , Mor Gil
Published: July 2023

On the basis of the mechanisms of action and characteristics of immune
effects, immunity is generally divided into innate and adaptive
immunity. Adaptive immunity is associated with the response to non-self
entities and is characterized by high specificity and memory. In
contrast, innate immunity is believed to lack memory. However, an
increasing number of studies have sought to challenge this traditional
immunological dogma and have shown that innate immune cells respond to
secondary stimulation more strongly and rapidly than to the primary
triggers, thus providing evidence of the immune memory in innate
immunity. Macrophages, which are among the most important innate immune
cells, can also acquire memory that facilitates the mediation of recall
responses. Macrophage memory is a relatively new concept that is
revolutionizing our understanding of macrophage biology and
immunological memory and could lead to a new class of vaccines and
immunotherapies. In this review, we describe the characteristics and
mechanisms of macrophage memory, as well as its key roles in various
diseases.
Associations between empathy, resource control and social dominance in early childhood
Authors: Roberts Alan , Monks Claire , Tsermentseli Stella
Published: July 2023

This study examined the relationship between empathy, social dominance
and resource control in children during their first school year.
Ninety-two, 4-5-year-old children completed assessments of verbal
ability and empathy; their class teachers completed questionnaires
assessing social dominance, resource control strategy (prosocial and
coercive) and resource control success for each participating child in
their class. Resource control strategies were differentially associated
with empathy. Prosocial resource control strategy was positively
associated with affective empathy. Coercive resource control strategy
was also positively associated with affective empathy, but only at high
levels of cognitive empathy. The effect of affective empathy on resource
control success and social dominance was no longer significant when the
resource control strategies (prosocial and coercive) were taken into
account. Results support previous theoretical contentions that empathy
may play an important role in resource-directed behaviour in early
childhood and that resource-directed behaviour is associated with
resource control success and social dominance.
Escalada de violencia, motivación y caracterización en Guayaquil
Authors: Valencia Balladares Irene Alexandra , Balladares Valencia Edgar
Published: July 2023

En el año 2021, la ciudad de Guayaquil denominada como Perla del Pacífico del Ecuador, fue situada por el ranking internacional del Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública y la Justicia Penal AP. en dónde se hace referencia a ciudades que tengan más de 300 mil habitantes, y cuya tasa de homicidios es la más elevada del mundo, ubicándola en el número 50 del mismo, prendiendo las alarmas sociales y estableciendo varias estrategias desde el Gobierno central, hasta el Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD).
El fenómeno de la violencia criminal, deja al desnudo las diferentes realidades sociales, evidenciables en las estadísticas, que objetivamente establecen las diferencias territoriales de una misma ciudad, cuyas barreras únicamente son las creadas mentalmente por la sociedad, que denota una desigualdad galopante, creciente y hasta cierto punto denigrante, poniendo a prueba la capacidad de generar políticas públicas de las autoridades, las mismas que están sometidas al escrutinio ciudadano y cuya efectividad debe establecerse de manera palpable, operativa y en los ámbitos sociales, económicos, culturales, educativos, que conforman la convivencia del día a día en la ciudad de Guayaquil.
El presente artículo se adentra en las tesis sociológicas delincuenciales acompañadas de los datos de las muertes violentas del DMG, y sus caracterizaciones en una mirada hacia las causas que motivan la violencia, con una comparación estadística.
Describiendo la problemática de las muertes violentas a través de las caracterizaciones que se consideran en este delito, permitiendo tener una visión más específica de la problemática, puntualizando los factores que en mayor o menor grado influyen para que afecte de manera directa al normal desarrollo de las actividades de las personas en el DMG.
La filosofía de la educación musical y su pertinencia como asignatura
Authors: Caignet Lima Solanye , Chávez Acuña Samuel Caleb
Published: July 2023

El campo de la filosofía de la educación es extenso, pero también abstracto y subjetivo. Dentro de las materias que se llegan a impartir en una carrera musical a nivel institucional se encuentra la materia Filosofía de la Educación Musical, que puede aportar un debate ideológico e influyente. Muchas preguntas se han formulado desde los complejos pensamientos filosóficos sobre la relevancia de la música y su enseñanza, así como su influencia en el ser humano. Por tanto, el objetivo de este ensayo es determinar el alcance de esta materia para el estudiante de licenciatura en Música, así como establecer los beneficios y competencias que puede aportar a través de un contenido que invita a profundizar en criterio y reflexión. Se deduce que el pasado educativo ha modelado la forma actual de aprender y enseñar la música y que la Filosofía de la Educación Musical abre el debate para los conceptos fundamentales de la enseñanza musical en la actualidad. Se concluye que esta materia integra un contenido flexible y depende de los impactos y devenires sociales que se van conformando con respecto al quehacer musical, pero que completa y articula el trabajo del músico en formación con una visión ideológica y analítica.