bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adnexal and clinical effects of myoinositol and lipoic acid in PCOs patients
Authors: Juan Piazze , Marta Perruzza , Cristina Donfrancesco , Giuseppe Rizzo
Published: April 2023

Background: Polycistic ovary syndrome (PCOs) is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic disorders in premenopausal women. Our team aimed to know an eventual significant effect of the therapy based on an Alfa Lipoic Acid (ALA)/Myoinositol (Myo) combined drug on adnexal parameters as assessed by ultrasound and follow up clinical analysis. Methods: The following represents the results of a prospective trial considering data from thirty italian nulliparous women considered for the study, chosen from an initial group of fifty-eight women, compared to data taken from a healthy women group paired by age and nulliparous status. The mean age was 30.1 years old. Patients underwent a Myoinositol (400 mg) plus ALA (800 mg) regimen twice a day in a continued fashion in a twenty four months period. Ultrasound examinations were coincident with the fifth day of menstrual period and were set as follows: Time 0 (first evaluation), Time 12 (after twelve months) and finally Time 24 (after 24 months). Results: Comparisons were performed between Time 0 and Time 12 paired data, No significant ultrasound parameters differences were found between paired patients regarding: endometrial width, number of follicles and ovarian volume at the time of the trial. Regarding clinical symptoms, menstrual pelvic pain significantly decreased after a mean time of about four months and menstrual cycle tended to be regular in 12 from 30 patients after eight months under therapy. Parameters dealing with ultrasound color Doppler velocimetry status were studied considering other twelve months and will be described in a further report considering only ultrasound parameters. Conclusions: Considering the preliminary results of this study, we may hypothesize that Inositol may block the vascular effects of hyperadrogenism, and that the ALA in addition may play a role regarding anti oxidant and anti inflammatory pathways
Relation between liposuction volume and perioperative intravenous fluid
Authors: Carreto Luis E , Higuera Maria T , G Rangel Erandy , Castañeda Saul
Published: April 2023

Balance in fluids as in any other surgical procedure, is obtained by having a balance between losses during surgery and fluids administered for replacement. The challenge in liposuction is to quantify bleeding with certainty, as well as the ingress and loss of transoperative fluid. Objective: To find relation between vacuum volume and fluid replenishment in the perioperative of liposuction surgery. Studio and design Observational, retrospective, longitudinal study. Material and methods: Patients undergoing lipodystrophy of the abdomen or back under general anesthesia who were underwent to liposuction with conventional liposupctor or VASER type during August 2013 to May 2016. Demographic data such as ; age, gender, body mass index (BMI), anesthetic risk estimation by ASA classification (American Society of Anesthesiologists),liposuction technique performed, liposuction volume, administered IV fluids and diuresis in the trans and postoperative were recorded. Statistical analysis: ni-varied descriptive analysis throughout the sample, the estimation of mean and standard deviation for numerical variables that follow a normal distribution and frequencies for qualitative variables. As well as a simple linear regression with Pearson correlation coefficient, perfect=1, to find a relation between lipoaspirated volume and intra and postoperative fluids IV, being considered significant with a p< 0.05. Results: 112, clinical records were included, mostly for women 97.3%,with a mean of 34.46 years and a body mass index (BMI) of 25.4, 75% were ASA I, There is no significant relationships between transoperative solutions IV and lipoaspired. A low correlation was obtained between liposuction volume and postoperative solutions IV (r.216; with p<.05) as well as the correlation of trans operative solutions IV and diuresis (r.224; p<.05). Conclusion: In this observational and retrospective study there was no direct and significant correlation between liposuction volume and the amount of trans operative fluids. Correlation with postoperative fluids IV was significant but low.
Importance of fasting abbreviation and analgesia in the satisfaction and recovery of elderly patients with hip and femur fractures. retrospective study with 1,001 patients
Authors: Imbelloni Luiz Eduardo , Ventura Thaís Bezerra , Brasileiro Bruno , Duarte Márcio , Barbosa Robson , Lacerda Siddharta , Filho Geraldo Borges de Morais
Published: April 2023

Background and objectives: There are several ways to assess patient satisfaction, as it is a standard indicator of the quality of care provided. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the abbreviation of fasting with 200 ml CHO, the intake of the same beverage in the PACU, the return to oral feeding in the ward, and postoperative analgesia can improve comfort and satisfaction with anesthesia in elderly patients. with hip and femur fracture. Methods: A retrospective trial carried out in a Brazilian public health hospital (SUS), with 1,001 patients physical status ASA I-III submitted to hip and femur fracture surgery. The following items were evaluated: preoperative fasting time, evaluation of thirst and hunger upon arrival in the operating room, time of CHO administration in the PACU, time of reintroduction of oral feeding in the ward, and at this moment, the degree of satisfaction with the anesthetic conduct, abbreviation of fasting and early feeding. A satisfaction assessment was performed with YES and NO answers regarding the pre-anesthetic visit, the fasting abbreviation, the use of CHO in PACU, refeeding in the ward, and postoperative analgesia. Family members were also asked to return immediately to the ward, without intravenous hydration and without going through the ICU. Results: All patients had the fasting abbreviation between 1:20 h and 4:00 h. None of the 1,001 patients reported being thirsty when they arrived in the operating room, against only 26 patients reporting being hungry. The time of administration of dextrinomaltose in PACU ranged from 20 minutes to 5:45 h, and the reintroduction of oral feeding in the ward ranged from 4 h to 8:15 h. Analgesia with lumbar plexus block with a neurostimulator and levobupivacaine before or after providing mean analgesia of 22±4 h, with a minimum time of 13 h and a maximum of 34 h. All patients were able to be discharged from the hospital on the second postoperative day. Conclusion: This study with 1,001 patients clearly shows that in hospitalized elderly, the liberal use of CHO before surgery and immediately in PACU, and better quality analgesia is an easy and practical way to increase patient comfort and satisfaction with anesthesia care and with better outcomes.
Cholecystocolonic fistula, a rare complication of cholelithiasis: case presentation
Authors: Céspedes Rodríguez Héctor Alejandro
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Cholecystocolonic fistula is usually a rare and late complication of gallstones and is the second most common cholecystoenteric fistula. Objective: To present the case of a cholecystocolonic fistula, a rare complication of cholelithiasis. Presentation of the case: A 50-year-old female patient who comes to our institution for recurrent abdominal pain. Discussion: Patients with FCC usually have a variable clinical presentation and are more often asymptomatic. When symptomatic, patients generally present with diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, nausea, vomiting, steatorrhea, and weight loss. The combination of pneumobilia, chronic diarrhea, and vitamin K malabsorption has been proposed as a pathognomonic triad for cholecystocolonic fistula. Conclusions: Cholecystocolonic fistula is a rare entity, radiologists should be aware of it and should be carefully informed if it occurs together with other hepatobiliary anomalies. The clinical triad pneumobilia, chronic diarrhea, and prolonged prothrombin time is seen in less than one third. Almost three quarters of the cases are asymptomatic and are diagnosed intraoperatively. Where cholecystectomy and repair of the colon wall is the most used treatment method.
ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНІ ТА ЕКОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОЦЕСІВ СУШІННЯ
Authors: Снєжкін Ю. , Петрова Ж.
Published: April 2023

Вступ. Глобальними на сьогодні є проблеми енергоресурсозбереження та екології. Енергетична потужність світового виробництва зростає швидше, ніж обсяги промислового виробництва. Наразі у світі існує дефіцит енергії та збільшується забруднення навколишнього середовища, оскільки за останні роки промислове навантаження на довкілля зросло в декілька разів. Тому нині підвищується значимість енергоресурсозбереження та екології.Проблематика. Сушіння належить до складних енергоємних технологічних процесів. Виробництва, які використовують процеси сушіння, є значимими серед інших промислових підприємств за кількістю використовуваних енергоресурсів. Використання застарілого сушильного обладнання та недосконалих технологічних процесів призводить до витрат значної кількості енергоносіїв та забруднення середовища водяною парою, яка входить до складу парникових газів. Тому актуальним є пошук шляхів зменшення цих негативних наслідків.Мета. Визначення та аналіз тенденцій зменшення витрат енергоресурсів та небезпечних викидів водяної пари в процесах сушіння.Матеріали й методи. Використано аналітичні та практичні методи, порівняльно-аналітичний і системний підходи. Матеріалами слугували наукові праці й розробки українських науковців, присвячені зазначеній проблематиці.Результати. Узагальнено основні способи енергозбереження та зменшення викидів водяної пари під час сушіння. Розробки науковців України, які працюють в Інституті технічної теплофізики НАН України, дозволяють отримати значний потенціал енергозбереження, який оцінюється в 2,0—2,1 млн т.у.п., та зменшення екологічно небезпечних викидів водної пари щонайменше на 4 млн т на рік.Висновки. Створення та впровадження нового енергоефективного й екологічнобезпечного обладнання і технологій не тільки дозволить зменшити енергозатрати й викиди небезпечної водяної пари в навколишнє середовище, а й дасть змогу оптимізувати використання сировини та отримання якісної продукції у процесах сушіння.
Agricultural Production in Eastern Europe: History, Current Status, and Prospects of the Development for Innovation
Authors: Garazha O. , Cherneha I. , Ulanchuk V. , Skus O. , Nepochatenko O.
Published: April 2023

Introduction. Agricultural production is a prerequisite for the economic development of the Eastern European countries, which ensures food security of the citizens in the conditions of constantly varying economic environment.Problem Statement. The main condition for the development of the agrarian sector is an established system of selling products at high prices. Therefore, its assessment requires in-depth analysis, with the need for organic and high-quality food products making this problem extremely urgent.Purpose. Studying the current status of agro-food production and food security in the countries of Eastern Europe and the needs in raw materials of interrelated industries of the national economy, which can become a driving force for the development of rural areas; assessing the investment attractiveness of the agricultural sector; and determining the prospects for the development of agro-food production in Eastern Europe.Material and Methods. In this research, we have used systematic approach, comparative analysis, generalization, synthesis and analysis. The sources are statistical reports of international institutions, government and private organizations, scholarly research publications of foreign and domestic researchers.Results. The five elements of agro-food production in Eastern Europe have been identified: availability of resources suitable for agriculture; transformation of land relations; the structure of gross production by branches of agriculture; development of organic agriculture; investment attractiveness of the studied countries. The challenges of the agricultural sector at the middle and lower levels of agriculture have been described.Conclusions. The key prospects for the development of agricultural production in Eastern Europe are: improvement of the agricultural land market, sale of agricultural products in European and international markets, development of innovation through the introduction of modern technologies of agricultural production, development of organic farming, enhancing interest of credit and banking sector in investment projects in the sphere of agricultural production.
On the Intersection of Science and Religion: A Critical Analysis of Abdulkarim Soroush’s Thought
Authors: Zamzami Mukhammad , Gharamaleki Ghorbanali Karimzadeh , Hosseinieskandian Abdullah , A'la Abd
Published: April 2023

The idea of producing religious science is known not only in Iran and the Islamic world but also in the Western world. This idea has created movements in the Western world and the Islamic world in the field of science production, which are mainly divided into three perspectives. In the sources of science production, a group has given originality to naqlī (narrative) knowledge, a group to human knowledge and experimental sciences, and the third group confirmed both views and considered the way to acquire knowledge to be both intellect and narration. Abdulkarim Soroush is among those who have given originality to experimental sciences and knowledge in this field. In this article, an attempt is made to explain the nature of religious science with a descriptive-analytical method, examine and explain Soroush’s point of view, and state his bases and arguments in explaining this theory, and finally to criticize his point of view. Confusion of the two authorities of demonstration and confirmation, failure to provide a criterion for judging between religion and human knowledge in times of conflict, and the invalidity of generalizing historical evidence to all ages are some of the things that undermine the acceptance of Soroush’s theory.
Does a quantifiable difference exist in pre- and post-EFL regional and national identities?
Authors: Zwisler Joshua James , Bejarano Vásquez Hernando José
Published: April 2023

Studies regarding second language learning and national identity tend to, understandably, use small scale ethnographic studies of individuals who have participated in English as a Foreign Language education. Through Tajfel’s Social Identity Theory, this article asks whether a large-scale quantitative survey can demonstrate whether there exists a quantifiable difference in the local and national identities of regional Colombians who have had either no EFL education or different years of EFL exposure. A survey was distributed to 1000 people in the city of Ibagué with categories of 0,1,2, 3 and 4 years of EFL education, asking how strongly they associated as Colombians and Tolimenses (the state) and whether they feel that learning English has positively or negatively affected these identities. The results show statistically significant differences in the self-identification in both state and national identities with both identities being valued less after exposure to EFL. English as a foreign language education does have a quantifiable effect on Colombian national and Tolimense regional identities, and the value given to both identities is reduced over exposure to EFL but the change does not enter the range of negative association with the local identities at any point. Thus, the figures argue that identity change does take place, but the attitudes towards the identities are still relatively positive.
Comparative antibacterial and antifungal activities of Cinnamomum Tamala Nees & Eberm. and Taraxicum officinale leaf extract
Authors: Hajam Younis Ahmad , Bhatti Neelam , Kumar Rajesh , Singh Shweta , Kumari Indu
Published: April 2023

Present study proposed to analyse the antibacterial and antifungal activities of Nees & Eberm. And leaf extract against well-known pathogenic bacteria and andand Extract was prepared in 70% ethanol using soxhelt extraction unit. Paper disc diffusion method was used for antibacterial and antifungal activities of extract. The culture was maintained in nutrient agar medium during the whole experiment. Penicillin and tetracycline were used as standard antibiotics for comparative antibacterial assessment of extracts and sabaround’s browth medium was for assessment of antifungal activities of extract. taken as standard to compare the antifungal activities. Results of the current study revealed that leaf extract can be used in the formulation of antibacterial and antifungal drugs.
Newspaper Portrayal of Sub-Saharan Immigrants in Morocco
Authors: Dib Salim
Published: April 2023

Media consumers around the world are regularly confronted with media reports or depictions of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In Morocco,  the situation of those migrants has grabbed media attention, especially in newspapers; hundreds of articles and reports have been written in newspapers, criticizing or denouncing the phenomenon. Although the currently available body research has tended to neglect the linguistic ways in which such media convey meaning along the side of their use of images, little attention has been paid to language-based media. The purpose of this article is to investigate how the media framed the arrival of Sub-Saharan immigrants to Morocco. The focus is mainly on newspaper headlines because they convey the main issue of the news story. The goal is to analyse the headlines of four widely read newspapers Almassae, Assabah, Akhbar Al Yaoum, and Alahdath before the migration reform of 2013. With this  in mind, the article applies content analysis methodology to examine how news media framed and portrayed the arrival of ‘African’ immigrants in news headlines.
Division, Persecution and Rearrangement - The AKP’s Controversial Relationship with Turkish Civil Society
Authors: Turkmen Seref
Published: April 2023

Turkish culture has always valued foundations, such as mosques, schools, public baths, free kitchens, and hospitals. However, much of this structure was abolished by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk after the proclamation of the republic in 1923. Turkish civil society was slowly reorganized following Western examples and had a second heyday under Turgut Ozal’s liberal economic policy and media market liberalization. However, after the Justice and Development Party came to power in 2002, civil society in Turkey was significantly rearranged. This article discusses the conflicts and current situation of Turkish civil society, including the campaign against Amnesty International and the Open Society Foundation. Sources include renowned Turkish journalists and abundant literature in Turkish and English.
Contact de Langues dans le Roman Marocain Contemporain : Représentation et Réception Augmentée en Classe du Français au Cycle d’Ingénieurs
Authors: Salmi Abdellah
Published: April 2023

En littérature, la langue ne peut être réduite à la fonction communicative. Souvent orchestrée sur une trame anthropologique complexe, la fonction de représentation esthétisée de la réalité socio-culturelle y est un enjeu vital. Le contact de langues en est un aspect éloquent qui se trouve justement investi dans la production de romanciers marocains contemporains. D’un point de vue didactique, la question du plurilinguisme se pose également aux apprenants qui doivent aujourd’hui composer avec sa présence effective à l’école comme dans l’univers numérique. Cette contribution s’inscrit dans la perspective praxéologique de la didactique littéraire. Issu d’une expérimentation hybride, l’article entend éclairer la question du contact des langues telle qu’elle est envisagée par deux écrivains marocains contemporains et tente d’optimiser son exploitation pédagogique en classe du français auprès des étudiants inscrits au cycle d’ingénieurs. Après la lecture comparée de quelques extraits romanesques et le travail sur les matrices conceptuelles élaborées à partir de l’analyse du discours, l’analyse quantitative effectuée par le recours à l’application lexicométrique AnaText portant sur les productions écrites d’un groupe d’apprenants permet de confirmer l’amélioration substantielle de leur compétence rédactionnelle. Nous pouvons dès lors recommander l’intégration de la composante littéraire en classe de français des formation techniques supérieures qui privilégient le mode hybride en enseignement-apprentissage.
Combined Effect of Co-trimoxazole Prophylaxis and Safe Water on Diarrhea amongst HIV-Exposed Infants and People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review
Authors: Chavura Elton , Singini Wales , Chidya Russel , Mbakaya Balwani Chingatichifwe
Published: April 2023

Aim: Irrespective of co-trimoxazole prophylaxis, diarrhea among HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) remains unacceptably high. We aimed to determine the combined effect of improved water supply interventions and co-trimoxazole prophylaxis on frequency and severity of diarrhea among HEI and PLWHA. Methods: Using key search terms of safe sanitation, improved water supply, WaSH, co-trimoxazole prophylaxis, HIV-exposed, PLWHA, morbidity, mortality, diarrhea; we searched for published articles in PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, AMED, CINAHL, DOAJ and Google Scholar databases guided by the acceptance practice developed by PROSPERO and COCHRANE. A PRISMA flow diagram was used to explain on the number of articles retrieved, retained, excluded and justifications for every action. A Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to assess the quality of the methodology of the selected studies. Results: Safe water and co-trimoxazole together reduced diarrhea episodes by up to 67% (IRR _ 0.33, 95% CI 0.24–0.46, P < 0.0001). The combined interventions resulted in 27% risk reduction in HIV disease progression whilst safe water alone was associated with reductions in the longitudinal prevalence of reported diarrhea of up to 53% among HEI aged ≤2 years (LPR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.30–0.73, P < 0.001). Conclusion: The combined effect of co-trimoxazole and safe water was significantly higher than when each one of them were to be offered alone. An expanded WaSH response is critical to prevent diarrhea.  Registration: CRD42021240512.
Les Accidents Sur les Sites d’Orpaillage Traditionnel : Un Danger Pour la Vision au Niger
Authors: H.Y. Abba Kaka , M. Moussa , M. Boubacar , L. Roufai
Published: April 2023

Nous avons colligé sur 18 mois 36 yeux ayant été victimes de traumatisme chez les orpailleurs clandestins du Niger. Les atteintes étaient bilatérales dans tous les cas mais volontiers asymétriques et touchent une ou plusieurs structures de l’œil et ses annexes, la présence des corps étrangers multiple était vus dans tous les yeux, nous avons retrouvé 9 cas d’éclatement du globe ayant nécessité une éviscération d’emblée. Il y avaient des lésions d’autres systèmes qui étaient dans 55% maxillo-faciales et dans 27% des fractures de membres. Le pronostic visuel était mauvais dans 94,43% des cas. Le manque d’infrastructures d’exploitation adéquates, la mauvaise manipulation des explosifs artisanaux sont à l’origine des accidents responsables de ces traumatismes. L’absence de structures de premiers soins, le manque de moyens de déplacement compliquent d’avantage les cas graves. Une formation substantielle en matière de santé et de sécurité est à envisager de même que des apprentissages pour aider les travailleurs à comprendre les dangers et les moyens de réduire les risques auxquels ils sont exposés.

 

Over 18 months, we collected 36 eyes that were victims of trauma among niger illegal gold panners. The lesions were bilateral in all cases but willingly asymmetrical and affect one or more structures of the eye and its adnnexias. The presence of multiple foreign bodies was seen in all eyes, we found 9 cases of bursting of the globe requiring immediate evisceration. Other systems were also affected in 55% maxillofacial and in 27% limb fractures. The visual prognosis was poor in 94.43% of the cases. The lack of adequate operating infrastructure and the improper handling of homemade explosives are at the origin of the accidents responsible for these traumas. The absence of first aid structures and the lack of means of transportation further complicate serious cases. Substantial health and safety training should be considered, as well as apprenticeship to help workers understand the dangers and how to reduce the risks to which they are exposed.
Domingo Báñez (1528-1604) and the novus philosophus: Cajetan, Franciscus Toletus, and the (In)equality of Human Rational Souls
Authors: Friedman Russell L.
Published: April 2023

This article takes its point of departure in a puzzle in the little studied De generatione et corruptione commentary by Spanish Dominican Domingo Báñez, first published in 1585. Specifically, five times in the work, Báñez takes as his opponent an otherwise unidentified novus philosophus or novus author. Using parallel texts, I show Báñez’s novus philosophus was none other than the Jesuit Franciscus Toletus. I then trace some of the background to one of the issues on which Báñez criticizes Franciscus: the issue of whether or not human rational souls are equal to one another in terms of substantial perfection. The central place of Thomas de Vio Cajetan in the dispute between the Dominican and the Jesuit quickly becomes clear. In an appendix, I offer complete question lists of the relevant natural philosophical works by Franciscus from which Báñez quotes or paraphrases, i.e. Franciscus’s Physics, De generatione, and De anima commentaries.
An Overview of Selinum vaginatum – A Medicinal Plant Species: Broad Features, Phytochemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Action
Authors: Chaudhary Amit , Arjun Arjun , Devi Sunita
Published: April 2023

In this review, we have studied about Selinum vaginatum. We studied about the essential oil which was extracted from the roots of this plant and also we know about the medicinal uses of S. vaginatum. This plant is found in Northwest Himalayan region including the Kashmir, also in Kailash Parvat and in Himachal. This plant particularly found in specific region of Himachal including the Parvati Valley and also in Lahaul district. We performed the extraction of essential oil using gas chromatography technique, which was also examined through flame ionization detector and a capillary column. We also performed the mass spectroscopy technique using which the molecular weight is obtained. In macroscopic study, we studied about the organoleptic properties, which include color, taste, and odor. In microscopy, we performed T.S of a part of the drug in which we observed that its bark contains 4–8 layers. It contains terpene, coumarin, volatile, and other compounds included valerenic acid. The pharmacological actions of S. vaginatum are antibacterial, antioxidants, antifungal, anticonvulsant, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and vasodilator action. This herb was used traditionally in the treatment of various neurological disorders including mental weakness, epilepsy, convulsions, and hysteria. It is used to treat painful toothache, and according to tribal people, the entire plants were kept in houses to get rid of any evil spirit.
A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence and Pattern of Childhood Injuries in Rural and Urban Communities of Telangana State, South India: Burden of Childhood Injuries
Authors: Manchana Varalakshmi Manchana , Shamanna B. R.
Published: April 2023

Background: Injuries are leading cause of disability and premature mortality in children below 18 years of age and are a growing public health concern globally. There is an urgent need to understand injury epidemiology and its prevention. Aim: The study aims to identify the prevalence and pattern of injuries and its associated factors among children (≤18 years) in peri-urban communities. Methods: The present cross-sectional community-based survey undertaken in peri-urban communities of Telangana, South India. Two areas each from urban and peri-urban communities were randomly selected from the total clusters of villages under the purview of urban and rural health centers. House-to-house survey was conducted by trained field assistant and data were collected on sociodemographic details, injury history, causes, and consequences, community practices with the help of a structured questionnaire administered to parent/guardian of the children. Results: Study findings identify 53.6% children encountered at least one injury during 1 year period, which was 52.45% among children below 5 years of age, which was documented higher (66.3%) in children between 16 and 18 years age. Overall prevalence shows that 54% were unintentional injuries, 34% intentional injuries, and 12% uninjured. Injury prevalence was higher among rural children than urban children and was slightly higher in boys (53.8%) than girls (51.99%). Conclusions: Multi-faceted approach to document injury burden, strengthening primary health care through for appropriate mechanisms for injury registry and capacity building among gross root health workers, and primary health providers and school safety education is an urgent need in countries like India.
Sonoelastography in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Sarma Arnabjyoti Deva , Sharma Jibon , Devi Moitrayee
Published: April 2023

Background of the Study: It is an imaging technology sensitive to tissue stiffness that was first described in the 1990s. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly common in Western nations of the world. It is the most common form of chronic liver disease, affecting about one-quarter of the population, in the United States. Materials and Methods: Prospective studies of 100 patients with clinical impression of alcoholic were examined by Philips ultrasound imaging. Results: A total of 100 patients satisfying the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The age range of patients was from 18 years to elderly with male predominance, male 64 (64%), and female 36 (36%). Conclusion: In this study, a non-invasive and cost-effective technique, without any radiation hazards, to measure the elastic property of liver tissue using ultrasound imaging modality called as sonoelastography in Indian population for assessment of disease severity and grading of NAFLD.
Role of Diltiazem in Combination with Glimepiride in Diabetic Nephropathy in Experimental-induced NIDDM Model
Authors: Vohra Samriti , Gupta Revathi , Chandna Amit
Published: April 2023

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major cause of end-stage renal disease in the general population. It is estimated that DN will eventually develop in about 40% of all patients with diabetes; therefore, the prevention is critical for delaying the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease. Despite extensive efforts, medical advances are still not successful enough to prevent the progression of the disease. In the present study, we focused on the comparison of combination therapies and whether they offered additional renoprotection. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was induced by intraperitoneally administering streptozotocin (STZ) (90 mg/kg) in neonatal rats, and then, these rats were treated with diltiazem (15.0 mg/kg) in combination with glimepiride (0.5 mg/kg) or with pioglitazone (2.5 mg/kg) in combination with glimepiride (0.5 mg/kg). DN markers were evaluated by biochemical and ELISA kits and renal structural changes were examined by light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Results show that the combination of diltiazem with glimepiride is more effective in amelioration of DN than pioglitazone with glimepiride drug therapy due to glycemic control, suppressing albumin excretion rate, total protein excretion rate, and augmented tumor necrosis factor-a signaling during the development of STZ-induced type 2 DN.
Effect of Psychological Skill Training on Selected Performance Variables among Hockey Players
Authors: Kumar G. Udaya , Kumar M. Suresh
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the study was to examine the changes on selected performance variables in response to psychological skills training among college hockey players. The effect of psychological skills training on chosen performance characteristics among college hockey players was anticipated to cause significant variations. Thirty male college hockey players from Thiruvalluvar University’s Affiliated Colleges in Vellore jurisdiction, Tamil Nadu, were chosen at random for this study. Their ages varied from 18 to 25 years. The present study used a pre-posttest random group design with a control and experimental group. Subjective ratings were used to evaluate performance characteristics. The participants were divided into two equal groups of 15, Group “A” and Group “B.” Group “A” received psychological skills training, while Group “B” received no such instruction. The data were collected before and after 12 weeks of training. The data were analyzed by applying dependent “t”-test. The level of significance was set at 0.05. The psychological skills training had positive impact on hit and flick among college hockey players.
Cardiometabolic and Hematological Consequences of Subclinical Hypothyroidism – A Hospital-based Study
Authors: Saha Prabir Kumar , Choudhuri Dipayan
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Cardiometabolic syndrome is a major public health problem that effects various groups of population world over. Overt hypothyroidism is reported to be associated with both adverse cardiometabolic events as well as hematological picture. However, cardiometabolic and hematological consequences of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) are yet to be evaluated in different population. In the present study, we evaluated cardiometabolic and hematological consequences of SCH in a middle aged population from Agartala, Tripura, India. Methodology: The study was conducted on 193 patients attending the ENT OPD of Tripura Medical College and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital, Hapania, Agartala. Subjects having diabetes mellitus, hypertension, patients having thyroxin, antithyroid drugs and antilipidemic drug users, established cancer patients, pregnant woman, and women receiving oral contraceptive pills were excluded from inclusion in the study. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 40.13 years, and females constituted around 65 % of total subjects. The analyses showed a significant difference the RBC count, HB concentration, and a non-significant difference in WBC count between euthyroid and hypothyroid subjects, while platelets showed no significant difference between the groups. There was a significant increase in total cholesterol level and level of LDL cholesterol as well as blood pressure, blood sugar level, and waist circumference in hypothyroid subjects in comparison to euthyroid subjects. Conclusion: The study concluded that the subjects with hypothyroidism have worse cardiometabolic parameters with alteration in lipid profile. Thyroid dysfunction affects all blood parameters except platelets. The follow-up of patients with hypothyroidism should include the complete blood count and evaluation of lipid profile and other cardiometabolic parameters.
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Anthropometry of Pre-School Children
Authors: Reddy T. Deepa , Anuradha K.
Published: April 2023

Child growth is internationally recognized as an important indicator of nutritional status and health in populations. Nutritional status of children is a proxy indicator for assessing the entire population health status and one of the major predictors of child survival. Anthropometry is the scientific study of body measurements and in expensive and non-invasive methods for assessing children’s developing patterns. The literature found relationship between the age, gender, and anthropometric measures of young children. The present study was conducted to understand the relationship among the age, gender, and anthropometric indices across age and gender of pre-school children. The study sample was pre-school children attending Anganwadi in Tirupati town of Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh who were selected randomly. The results revealed that there was association between age, gender, and anthropometric data of pre-school children.
Evaluation of Total Serum Immunoglobulin E Levels in Asthma Patients
Authors: Ganta Soujanya , Komaravalli Prasanna Latha , Gaddam Suman Latha
Published: April 2023

Background and aim: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease mediated by immunologic mechanisms. The pathogenic role of immunoglobulin E (IgE) is always associated with the development of allergic diseases, especially asthma because it is highly responsive to the allergen. The present study aimed to estimate and compare total serum IgE levels in mild, moderate, and severe asthmatics and healthy controls (HC) and to obtain the relationship between serum IgE levels and asthma. Materials and Methods: For the present study, a total of 200 subjects that, include 100 asthma patients and 100 HC, were recruited from the south Indian population with prior consent. Spirometry with reversibility testing was done in all cases, and serum IgE levels were estimated using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Result: The total IgE levels were significantly high in asthmatics than in HC (P < 0.001). Total IgE levels in normal, mild, and moderate asthmatics were 121.51 IU/mL, 382.78 IU/mL, and 540 IU/mL, respectively, and no severe asthmatics were found in the study. Serum total IgE levels in allergic asthma patients were significantly higher than in smoking and family history of asthma patients. The receiver operating characteristic curve was constructed to compare the total IgE levels in asthma patients versus HC, and the area under the curve for IgE was 0.62 (95% CI: 0.541–0.700), indicating the test was satisfactory with a statistically significant at P < 0.005. Conclusion: Total IgE levels were found to increase as the severity of asthma increased. Total IgE is essential in asthma and may be used as a diagnostics marker.
أثر تغير المناخ على النساء: العراق نموذجاً
Authors: زغير أنسام علي
Published: April 2023

تشهد الأرض تغيرات حتمية وظاهرة في مناخها نتيجة للأنشطة الطبيعية، كالزلازل والأعاصير، أو التي من صنع الإنسان، كالتوسع الحضري السريع والنمو السكاني والتكثيف الزراعي وما إلى ذلك. وتواجه النساء في خضم ذلك، مخاطر أعلى وأعباء أكبر من الرجال، حيث من المرجح أن يعتمدن اقتصاديًا أكثر من الرجال ولديهم وصول أقل إلى التعليم والمعلومات التي من شأنها أن تسمح لهم بإدارة المخاطر المتعلقة بالمناخ على الزراعة والثروة الحيوانية. وإضافة إلى أن النساء تشكلن غالبية فقراء العالم، فإنهن، واقعا، أكثر عرضة للتأثر بالكوارث المتعلقة بالمناخ والظواهر الجوية القاسية بسبب الأعراف الثقافية الإقليمية والتوزيع غير العادل للأدوار والموارد والقوة، لا سيما في البلدان النامية كالعراق. ونادرًا ما يتم تقدير دورهم في مكافحة تغير المناخ على الرغم من أنهم يعطين الأولوية لأسرهم حتى في أوقات الجفاف وندرة الموارد الغذائية والمائية. في هذه الورقة، نلقي الضوء على تغير المناخ وعلاقته بالمرأة في سيناريوهات مختلفة لتغير المناخ. وتشمل هذه الزراعة، والتنوع البيولوجي، والمياه، والكوارث الطبيعية، والحروب، والهجرة، والتلوث، والصحة والصرف الصحي، والتعليم، والأمن، والحقوق الاجتماعية والنفسية وحقوق الإنسان. كما يتم مناقشة بعض التوصيات بإشراك بعض منظمات التمويل الدولية بغية التخفيف من تلك الآثار عليها. ونهدف من خلال البحث إلى تعزيز المعرفة بآثار تغير المناخ خاصة على النساء بغية تحسيس المعنيين بالتفكير في إيجاد الحلول المناسبة سيما وأن تغير المناخ أصبح أمرا واقعا وسريعا. تناول البحث المنهج الوصفي، إضافة إلى المنهج التحليلي في قراءة البيانات ومناقشتها. وخلص البحث إلى أن أزمة تغير المناخ تشكل أكبر تهديد لبقائنا كنوع، وأن النساء يعتبرن أكثر عرضة لتغير المناخ بناءً على اعتمادهن على الموارد الطبيعية، وأدوارهن اليومية في الحياة، والوضع الاجتماعي والاقتصادي سيما في الدول النامية كالعراق. وعليه، نوه الباحث إلى ما يتعين على الحكومة العراقية والجمعيات والناشطين في المجتمع المدني فعله للتخفيف من وطأة أزمة المناخ على النساء في العراق.
جودة المعلومات المحاسبية في ظل تأثير استخدام الحوسبة السحابية: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عينة من الأكاديميين والمهنيين في العراق
Authors: مجي أحمد حسين , الجعيفري مرتضى صالح مهدي , عبد الزهرة علي نوري
Published: April 2023

يهدف البحث إلى ايضاح أثر الحوسبة السحابية على الأداء المالي في الشركات العراقية ، وتحسين جودة المعلومات المحاسبية والتقارير المالية، وبيان الفوائد والإجراءات الواجب اتخاذها لتحسين سياسات الرامية لقبول اعتمادها، وذلك من خلال الاستعانة بالاستبانة لتحليل متغيرات البحث وبيان التأثير والارتباط باستعمال مجموعة من الاساليب الاحصائية المناسبة باستعمال البرنامج الاحصائي ( SPSS)، وتوصل الباحثون الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات اهمها: وجود علاقة ارتباط قوية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين كل من الحوسبة السحابية وجودة المعلومات المحاسبية. وايضا وجودة علاقة أثر ذات دلالة إحصائية بين الحوسبة السحابية وجودة المعلومات المحاسبية. ضرورة تشجيع الشركات العراقية على استخدام تطبيقات المحاسبة السحابية في الشركات المدرجة في سوق العراق للأوراق المالية التي تؤدي إلى تحسين أدائها وجودة معلوماتها وتقاريرها المالية. توصلت الى مجموعة من التوصيات من اهمها ضرورة توفير مراكز بيانات عالية الجودة لتحفيز الشركات على الاستثمار في المحاسبة السحابية. ضرورة توعية وزيادة ثقة المستخدمين في مؤسسات والوحدات المحاسبية كافة باستعمال برامج المحاسبة السحابية لما تتميز به من دقة الحسابات وأمان التعامل بها. وكذلك ضرورة أن يتلقى جميع المحاسبين تدريباً في مجال التكنولوجيا، وتطوير مهارتهم التكنولوجية.
Three Major Stages in the Historical Development of Translation
Authors: المختار Ahmed Mohamed Lemine
Published: April 2023

Translation is about the transfer of a meaning or a cultural aspect from one language or culture to another. Translation has been participative in the development of international cultures. The main aim of translation is to facilitate communication between people from different socio-cultural backgrounds. Translators played pivotal roles to transmit ideas, social practices, customs and traditions between nations across the world. There are several stages, which marked the historical development of translation. Covering these stages equips translators with useful information they need during the process of translation. Translation started orally before the invention of writing and continued to develop after the advent of writing and the emergence of technology. Adopting a descriptive approach, this article contextualizes the historical emergence of translation as a means of bridging two or more cultures. It highlights three of the major stages marking the development of the field of translation. It includes three sections on oral translation, translation after the advent of writing and translating religious texts. It concludes that the first form of translation, oral or interpretation, remained a critical form of translation and maintained its popularity up to now in the era of advanced technology.
PENGARUH LATIHAN MENGGUNAKAN BOLA TENIS TERHADAP KECEPATAN REAKSI DAN KONSENTRASI KIPER FUTSAL UNESA
Authors: Wicaksono Satrio , Kusuma I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya
Published: April 2023

Goalkeepers have a very big role in the game of futsal. The futsal attack and defense game starts from the goal keeper. A futsal goalkeeper must have good concentration and speed to play futsal. According to observations made by researchers, the obstacles that exist in the goalkeeper are the ability to react speed and concentration to catch the ball due to the lack of variation in training methods. Therefore, with the practice of using a tennis ball, a goalkeeper is expected to be able to practice skills, especially reaction speed and concentration in catching the ball well, which can support the quality of a futsal goalkeeper. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of training using a tennis ball on the reaction speed and concentration of futsal goalkeeper Unesa. This research is an experimental study using the One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. The population in this study were all male futsal goalkeepers Unesa, totaling 10 goalkeepers. The technique used to take samples is saturated sampling technique. Data analysis in this study used the normality test, homegeneity test, and test. Based on the results of the data analysis carried out, it was stated that there was a less significant increase from training using tennis balls on the reaction speed and concentration of the Unesa futsal goalkeeper as evidenced by a significance value of 0.011 <0.05 and 0.000 <0.05.
TINGKAT KECEMASAN ATLET PEMULA RUGBY 7S DALAM MENGAHADAPI PERTANDINGAN
Authors: Fajar Muhammad Kharis , Utomo Rizki Satrio
Published: April 2023

Rugby 7 is a sport with high intensity and strong physical and mental needs to compete. Mental is an aspect that needs to be considered because it affects 50% of the results of the match. Factor is one of the things that affect the mental. This study aims to determine how much anxiety athletes face in the competition. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method, and uses a questionnaire as a research instrument. The research subjects in this study were rugby 7s beginner athletes from East Java with a sample of 88 athletes. The results of this study were 6.8% athletes with "Very High" anxiety levels, 20.5% athletes with "High" anxiety levels, 40.9% athletes with "Medium" anxiety levels, 25% athletes with "Low" anxiety levels. , and 6.8 athletes with "Very Low" anxiety levels. From the research data above, it can be said that most of the East Java 7s rugby athletes have a moderate level of 40.9% (36 athletes). From this research data, coaches can plan methods to overcome anxiety so that athletes perform more optimally in matches.
PENGEMBANGAN WEB PROGRAM LATIHAN BERBASIS DIGITAL
Authors: Kusuma I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya , Pramono Bayu Agung , Siantoro Gigih , Bulqini Arif , Yuhantini Eva Ferdita , Prianto David Agus
Published: April 2023

The research aims to develop a digital application for preparing an exercise program to make it easier for trainers to prepare an exercise program. This research uses Agile Development Methods. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Sports Science, Unesa, involving a sample of 50 students. The sampling technique in this study used a purpose random sampling technique. Data collection techniques using surveys. Based on the results of observations made to the sample, a total of 78% of the sample stated that the development of this application was going very well, 14% was good and 8% was sufficient. It can be concluded that this digital-based training program web is suitable for use by trainers in preparing training programs.
APA KENDALA MAHASISWA OLAHRAGA YANG TIDAK MAHIR BERENANG ?
Authors: Haryanto Arief Ibnu , Pulungan Khoirul Anwar , Siregar Nurkhoiroh , Kadir Sulasikin Sahdi , Ikhsan Haerul
Published: April 2023

This study aims to reveal what makes students not proficient in swimming courses. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with in-depth interview method. The population in this study were all 2nd semester students of the Sports Coaching Education Study Program who took part in the TP course contract. Swimming amounted to 58 students. The research sample was selected based on the Snowball Sampling technique, which had a sample of 8 students. The instrument in this study used an interview guide consisting of 10 questions about physical and psychological conditions during swimming courses. Result: Five students stated that their pulse was still normal. One student is sometimes normal, sometimes not. Two students stated that there was an increase in pulse rate. Five students stated that there was no problem with a history of injury. Three students stated that there are injuries that often recur. Seven students stated that there was no specific trauma in swimming. One student has a special trauma in swimming. Six students felt fine in their physical condition. One student did not know. One student felt his physical condition was not fine. All students did not feel nauseous during swimming courses. All research subjects felt difficulty in following the exemplified movements. Six students are interested in swimming lessons. Two students are not interested in swimming lessons, but want to be able to swim. Four students admitted that they did not feel restless in swimming lessons. Four students feel restless in swimming lessons. All research subjects feel worried and afraid of the depth of the water. All subjects feel happy in taking swimming courses. The conclusion is that sports students who are not proficient in swimming just need to be encouraged and motivated to be even more enthusiastic in learning swimming.