bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diseño de un modelo conceptual soportado por blockchain para la gestión de activos del grupo de investigación CIDLIS
Authors: Márquez-Rodríguez Carlos Andrés , Tapias-Cáceres Michael Andrés
Published: August 2023

Al visualizar el portafolio del Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo para la Investigación en Ingeniería del Software (CIDLIS) se evidencia la importancia de gestionar correctamente las actividades (activos), tangibles e intangibles. Este es un trabajo que se torna complejo y, frente al que, la gestión permite crear o prestar una integración en las diferentes formas de conceptualizar y optimizar los recursos. Por tanto, para dar solución a este problema se utilizan los modelos conceptuales que organizan y representan, de una manera semiformal y unívoca, el conocimiento de un área específica asociada a un sistema de gestión. Este modelo esta soportado por blockchain, que brinda soporte a los logros cumplidos por el estudiante y genera confiabilidad en las diferentes áreas de trabajo, a través de lo cual, crea la validez de sus cursos.
Herramienta gamificada basada en TIC como soporte en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en el aula: MOTIVATIC
Authors: Torres-Barreto Martha Liliana , Alvarez-Melgarejo Mileidy , Plata-Gómez Karen Rocío
Published: August 2023

El trabajo realizado para este proyecto se basó en la gamificación como didáctica motivacional, la cual utiliza la mecánica, la estética y los elementos del juego para involucrar a los estudiantes, motivar la acción, resolver problemas, promover el aprendizaje y realizar cambios estructurales dentro y fuera del aula. Por ello, se aplicaron los principios de gamificación en el diseño y prototipado de una herramienta gamificada que apoya a los estudiantes en su proceso de aprendizaje. Esto, mediante la mejora de su experiencia e interacción con conceptos propios de su carrera, en un entorno interactivo basado en juegos y esquemas de premios y recompensas. A través de lo cual, el estudiante desarrolle las competencias ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), transversales en ingeniería.
De la industria a la docencia, implementación unificada de cátedra en ingeniería de mantenimiento a través de herramientas TIC
Authors: Bohórquez-Becerra Óscar Rodolfo , Pertuz-Comas Alberto David , Saldivia-Saldivia Francisco José
Published: August 2023

Actualmente, la educación plantea la incorporación de herramientas que generen, en un futuro profesional, la apropiación de los conocimiento a partir del contacto directo con las fuentes de información. Sin embargo, aun cuando en el campo de la ingeniería se exige una estrecha relación con los escenarios de aplicación en el quehacer industrial, permanece vigente la cátedra de tipo magistral. Esta cuenta con una única fuente de conocimiento en cabeza del docente y, así mismo, se ve asistida con modelos de mayor riqueza gráfica y vivencial que presentan al estudiante situaciones con las que se enfrentará. Por tanto, la cátedra de ingeniería de mantenimiento espera un estudiante maduro y responsable que perfile el futuro profesional y un docente capaz de transformar el conocimiento teórico a práctico y viceversa, y transmitirlo de manera ágil, entendible y vivencial.
El cine como herramienta pedagógica transformadora
Authors: Correa-Uribe Bertha Lucía
Published: August 2023

El cine se convierte en instrumento educativo, debido a que integra factores culturales, sociales y educativos. Además, hace aportes relevantes acerca de historias vividas, enseña lo relacionado con la vida y la muerte, y los elementos centrales para la formación en salud. Es decir, es el arte que humaniza y permite mostrar la realidad, y los significados de la salud y la enfermedad. De esta manera, el cine, como parte de las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC), hace posible la innovación mediante la creación de ambientes virtuales encaminados al desarrollo de competencias personales y profesionales. Es así que se busca, como objetivo principal, integrar el cine como herramienta pedagógica en los contenidos de las asignaturas en salud.
Desarrollo de competencias matemáticas utilizando el método heurístico de George Pólya adaptado a un entorno virtual
Authors: Díaz-Sánchez Martha Yolanda
Published: August 2023

En lo que refiere a la docencia con estudiantes de Matemáticas II del programa virtual de Tecnología Empresarial de la Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), pese a las tutorías, la plataforma Moodle y los recursos didácticos seleccionados para desarrollar competencias, se encuentra que no son suficientes para el desarrollarlas satisfactoriamente. De este modo, se evidencia al momento de evaluar los productos de los estudiantes algunas falencias esenciales relacionadas con el razonamiento cuantitativo referentes a la interpretación, formulación y ejecución de planes, argumentación de procesos y conceptos aplicados para la resolución de problemas del contexto empresarial. Por tanto, se requiere el diseño, creación y evaluación de dos Objetos Virtuales de Aprendizaje (OVA) para la formación y autoevaluación de competencias matemáticas, con la utilización del método Pólya, el cual, permite desarrollar el nivel de las competencias matemáticas en el estudiante.
Elaboración del OVA para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la historia del pensamiento administrativo en el IPRED - UIS
Authors: Calderón-Lozano Claudia Patricia
Published: August 2023

El Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje (OVA) Historia del Pensamiento Administrativo se realizó en el primer semestre de 2018, gracias a la Convocatoria para el Diseño y Desarrollo de Objetos Virtuales de Aprendizaje, que garantizó el soporte pedagógico y técnico, y el talento humano capacitado para su realización. En este, se presenta una visión general del OVA, sus componentes pedagógicos, administrativos y técnicos, así como, los roles, responsabilidades y actividades que se siguieron para su construcción como recurso de apoyo a los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en los Programas de Tecnología Empresarial y Gestión Empresarial, de la Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). De igual manera, presenta los resultados de la evaluación por parte los estudiantes y conclusiones generales acerca del proyecto.
Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje Introducción al estudio de mercados
Authors: Palacio-Rodríguez Liliana Marcela
Published: August 2023

La introducción al estudio de mercados consistió en el desarrollo de un Objeto Virtual de Aprendizje (OVA), mediante el cual se desarrolló un espacio para estudiar el mercado desde el punto de vista de la mercadotecnia. De igual manera, se observaron sus ramas predominantes, la oferta y la demanda, y cuándo la relación de estas fuerzas genera un equilibrio en el mercado, así mismo, su impacto en los precios y en las cantidades disponibles de bienes y servicios. Además, se abordaron los tipos de mercados de consumidor, proveedor, distribuidor, competidor, de bienes sustitutos y bienes complementarios. Finalmente, al cierre del OVA el objetivo fue revisar los fundamentos para realizar un análisis de mercado, las variables de segmentación, las técnicas de recolección de la información y la forma de presentación del informe de la investigación.
OVA - Comunicación Organizacional - Intracomunicación
Authors: Gamez-Cuadrado Luz Amalia
Published: August 2023

El desarrollo del Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje (OVA): Comunicación Organizacional - Intracomunicación tiene como finalidad que los estudiantes del programa de Tecnología Empresarial de cuarto semestre, del curso de Gestión de la Comunicación Empresarial de la unidad No. 2; del curso Gestión de la Comunicación Interna; del programa de Tecnología en Gestión Judicial y Criminalística; del curso Principios de Comunicación y Organización, del primer semestre de la unidad No. 2; del curso de La Comunicación en las Organizaciones Empresarial y demás programas que requieran profundizar sobre esta temática, asimilen los conceptos e importancia de la comunicación organizacional y puedan tener una visión renovada acerca de la intracomunicación o comunicación interna, para que así sea valorada como un activo fundamental en la gestión empresarial.
Uso de la plataforma Google Classroom y Formularios de Google para la presentación de trabajos semestrales
Authors: Díaz-López Sandra Milena
Published: August 2023

Cada asignatura que un estudiante cursa semestralmente debe crear vínculos que representen la red de conocimientos que está adquiriendo, así mismo, esta asociación debe ser estratégica para que el estudiante esté en constante atención hacia la trayectoria de su asignatura y no pierda de vista los contenidos que se le evaluarán. El objetivo de este trabajo, busca conocer la experiencia de los estudiantes en el uso de plataformas como Google Classroom y Formularios de Google, que le permiten al profesor ser preciso en el tiempo en que la información debe estar disponible, tener facilidad para compartir contenidos, aplicar parciales con diferentes modalidades de respuesta y con mayor calidad de imagen en gráficas y figuras.
Niveles de pensamiento estratégico y su aporte en la evaluación de habilidades para realizar experimentos bajo acreditación ABET
Authors: Yepes-Martínez Julián Orlando
Published: August 2023

Algunos autores definen pensamiento estratégico como una guía de las labores a seguir bajo procesos con control de acciones, las cuales son conscientes y están orientadas al objetivo relacionado con el aprendizaje y el autoanálisis de los resultados. Otros autores lo han llamado como metacognición y, de acuerdo al plan de desarrollo 2018-2022 de la Universidad del Norte, en su área estratégica Formación integral y sello institucional, ha propuesto el reto de impulsar las estrategias de transformación del estudiante más allá de la formación disciplinar y su preparación para la vida profesional, bajo la estrategia de fomentar la implementación de acciones que apunten al logro de dichas habilidades mediante el énfasis del pensamiento crítico, entre otras. Fomentar el pensamiento crítico hace necesario seguir un orden que inicia con la cognición, ampliamente abordada en el alma máter, seguido por un entreno en el proceso metacognitivo con los momentos de modelado, práctica guiada y práctica autónoma, que posteriormente busca el pensamiento crítico cuando se tenga la capacidad de alcanzar resultados, no solo profesionales sino también cotidianos, bajo unos criterios y fundamentos sólidos. En ocasiones, nuestras acciones como docentes están limitadas por factores externos como espacios, recursos pedagógicos, tiempo, compromiso, competencias del estudiante y la cantidad de estudiantes al que se desea llegar. Por tal motivo, buscar apoyo en las TIC ha sido una opción viable, no solo por la sistematización de resultados sino por lo atractivo que puede resultar al público objetivo, ya sea por lo disruptivo o lo novedoso.
Aspectos éticos en la academia: escritura científica e investigación
Authors: Londoño-Cadavid Catalina
Published: August 2023

De acuerdo con el Centro Internacional de Integridad Académica (ICAI), la integridad académica, fundamental en la misión de los docentes e investigadores, es «un compromiso, incluso frente a la adversidad, con seis valores fundamentales: honestidad, confianza, equidad, respeto, responsabilidad y coraje» (ICAI, 2014). Por tanto, es indispensable que estos valores se incorporen en el quehacer de los miembros de la comunidad académica y se traduzcan en acciones concretas para fomentar y promover la integridad. En este sentido, en esta ponencia se revisan los conceptos de integridad académica y plagio, las modalidades más frecuentes de trabajo no original y algunas recomendaciones, procedimientos y buenas prácticas para promover la integridad académica. En lo referente a la investigación, se abordan algunos aspectos éticos desde el punto de vista del editor de una revista de divulgación científica, de los pares académicos y de los autores, además de elementos claves en la escritura de publicaciones académicas por parte de estudiantes e investigadoresde todos los niveles. Finalmente, se muestra brevemente cómo interpretar un reporte de similitud de Turnitin, herramienta diseñada para apoyar el trabajo de los instructores e investigadores, utilizada para promover la importancia de los derechos de autor y la correcta aplicación de las reglas de citación y referenciación en documentos académicos.
Mejorando la experiencia de aprendizaje y enseñanza al interior de la clase con el uso de las TIC
Authors: Najar-Parra Jimmy Alexander
Published: August 2023

Innovar para mejorar la experiencia del aprendizaje y la enseñanza es un reto que han tenido los profesores universitarios de todos los tiempos. Si bien, la academia es un océano profundo y extenso en donde ha habido, hay y habrá cabida para muchas teorías pedagógicas, metodologías y herramientas, gracias a que la educación es un universo eterno de posibilidades, en donde se puede tener como axioma que todas las personas no aprenden de la misma manera, para nadie es un secreto que en las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC) hay una oportunidad importante. Se sabe que existen muchas tecnologías, en el mercado pago y de código abierto se encuentran miles de apps, softwares, plataformas y sistemas de información con fines lúdicos que resultan útiles si se logra identificar cómo se pueden usar en el salón de clase. No obstante, es importante recordar que la tecnología por sí misma es vacía,y se necesita de un enfoque pedagógico que le dé un sentido, de un alma que le dé una razón de ser y un uso a la máquina digital, como lo diría Descartes si hubiera sido parte de la transformación digital que hoy vive el mundo.
COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality Factors
Authors: Arbel Yuval , Fialkoff Chaim , Kerner Amichai , Kerner Miryam
Published: August 2023

This study investigates the scope of morbidity and mortality from SARS-COV2 virus at a country-wide level based on three central risk factors: population density, median age, and per capita hospital beds. Given that the relative weight following a change in equal units of measurement has not been examined on a country-wide level, we use empirical models with standardized coefficients. Information for this study was obtained from the World Health Organization (WHO) data base, which encompasses 162 countries, and spans five continents from January 22, 2020, to January 21, 2022. Referring to projected COVID-19 infection and mortality rates, and following a one standard deviation increase, the influence of these independent variables may be ranked as follows: Infection -- 1) the median age of the country's population; 2) number of hospital beds per thousand persons; 3) population density. Mortality -- 1) the median age of the country's population; 2) population density; 3) number of hospital beds per thousand persons. Findings may be of assistance to public policy planners. Given the dominance of the age variable in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the one hand, the allocation of resources for future pandemics should grow in countries with older population profiles (European countries). On the other hand, the emphasis in countries with younger populations (African countries) should be on better medical infrastructure in sparser regions.
Neurotoksyczność syntetycznych katynonów
Authors: Gabryel Bożena
Published: August 2023

Syntetyczne katynony są grupą najczęściej identyfikowanych substancji psychoaktywnych o silnym efekcie stymulującym i wysokim potencjale uzależniającym. Obecnie uważa się, że zażywanie tych związków zwiększa ryzyko wystąpienia sporadycznych postaci chorób neurozwyrodnieniowych. W artykule przedstawiono aktualne poglądy dotyczące mechanizmów neurotoksycznego działania syntetycznych katynonów obejmujące: zaburzenia bariery krew-mózg, dysfunkcje mitochondriów,  stres oksydacyjny, neurozapalenie i hipertermię. Dalsze poznanie komórkowych i molekularnych procesów leżących u podstaw neurotoksyczności i związanych z nią objawów klinicznych jest konieczne w opracowaniu strategii terapeutycznych do zapobiegania i leczenia schorzeń neuropsychiatrycznych wynikających z przyjmowania syntetycznych katynonów.
Exploring the Textual and Tactile Weave of Academic Subjectivities:
Authors: Toll Haley , Badenhorst Cecile , McLeod Heather
Published: August 2023

Within the neoliberal university, academics become positioned around market-driven managerialist ideologies and the techniques enacting those principles. Audit cultures actively and continuously measure and shape academic subjectivities defined by a specific kind of success. The market-driven individualistic model can conflict with ethical ideals and longings for self-expression, while the mismatch between institutional goals and personal values creates an academic self that is pulled in conflicting directions. We become subjects of the discourse but we can limit our subjectivity and develop authentic insight. In this paper, we engage in a process of embodied making. We create textual and tactile self-portraits as a way of pushing back at neoliberal subjectivities, and to make visible our multiple selves. Although we recognize that we are always a part of what we resist, we use making as a way to create micro-resistances for our own renewal. Our self-portrait assemblages and stories are ambiguous and fluid but capture a view of selves hidden beneath the professional self. We are reminded that we are creative beings, and that there is room within neoliberalism to open intentional spaces. We may not always succeed in seeing our contradictory identities, yet we are able to occasionally capture glimpses of our shifting selves.
Effects of single-dose and co-supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 on metabolic profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT
Authors: Bahramian Hadis , Sherafatmanesh Saeed , Asadi Nasrin , Bakhshi Ali , Eftekhari Mohammad Hassan , Ekramzadeh Maryam
Published: August 2023

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous medical condition with a cluster of metabolic and endocrine disorders including dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hyperandrogenism.
Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effects of single-dose and cosupplementation of vitamin D (vit D) and omega-3 (O3) on anthropometric and several biochemical factors in women with PCOS.
Materials and Methods: In this double-blind, randomized clinical trial, 80 PCOS women referred to Shahid Motahhari Clinic, Shiraz, Iran, from April to October 2017 were studied in 4 groups (n = 20/each) for 8 wk. The placebo group received the placebo capsule (paraffin oil); 1 weekly and 2/daily; the vit D group received vit D (50,000 IU/weekly) + 2 placebo capsules daily, O3 group, 2, O3 capsules daily + 1 placebo capsule weekly, and vit D + O3 (50000 IU/weekly vit D + 2, O3 capsules daily). Before and after 8 wk of intervention, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides, total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, homeostasis model of insulin resistance index, and sex hormone binding globulin were compared between groups.
Results: The significant reduction was detected in serum triglyceride (p = 0.002), TC (p = 0.04), fasting blood sugar (p = 0.02), insulin (p = 0.001), and homeostasis model of insulin resistance index (p = 0.001) concentrations in all vit D, O3, and vit D + O3 supplemented groups compared to the placebo group. Furthermore, in comparison with the placebo group, a significant increase was observed in serum sex hormone binding globulin levels after vit D, O3, and vit D + O3 treatments. Nevertheless, no significant changes were observed in serum highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and anthropometric indices in all treated participants.
Conclusion: The current study indicated that single dose and co-supplementation of vit D and O3 for 8 wk was associated with beneficial effects on serum triglyceride, TC, insulin, and sex hormone binding globulin concentrations among women suffering from PCOS.
Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acid, Insulin, Sex hormone- binding globulin.
The comparison of pregnancy outcomes in fresh and frozen embryo transfer: A cross- sectional study
Authors: Bagheri Ramesh Baradaran , Bazrafkan Mahshid , Sabour Abbas , Ataei Mina , Badehnoosh Bita , Mashak Banafsheh , Khakifirooz Bahareh , Moghaddam Ramin
Published: August 2023

Background: The benefits of frozen embryo transfer (FET) vs. fresh embryo transfer for in vitro fertilization (IVF) have been discussed in previous studies.
Objective: To determine and compare the pregnancy outcomes following FET and frozen embryo transfer in women who underwent assisted reproductive techniques.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 233 women candidates for IVF/intra cytoplasmic sperm injection who referred to the Kamali Training Medical Center, Karaj, Iran during 2019-2020 were evaluated in 2 groups of fresh (n = 127) and frozen (n = 106) embryo transfers. The rates of pregnancy outcomes including chemical and clinical pregnancy, live birth, preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, still birth, and pregnancy loss were compared between groups in 3 age subgroups (< 25, 25-35, and 35-40 yr old).
Results: No significant difference in terms of chemical and clinical pregnancy and live birth rates were observed between groups in women aged < 25 yr. Chemical and clinical pregnancy and live birth rates were significantly higher in the FET group compared to fresh group in 25-35-yr-old women (p = 0.01, p = 0.03, and p = 0.01, respectively). In 35-40-yr-old women, no significant differences were observed in terms of chemical and clinical pregnancy rates, but live birth rate was found to be significantly higher in the FET group (p = 0.02). The pregnancy loss was lower in the FET group (p = 0.038).
Conclusion: In conclusion, the FET method in women aged 25-35 yr significantly increases the chance of successful IVF/intra cytoplasmic sperm injection.
Key words: Assisted reproductive techniques, In vitro fertilization, Embryo transfer, Cryopreservation, Outcome assessment.
Relation between sexual function, perceived social support, and adherence to treatment with infertility factor in women: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Sheikhian Marzie , Loripoor Marzeyeh , Ghorashi Zohreh , Safdari-Dehcheshmeh Faranak
Published: August 2023

Background: In some societies, childbearing is a part of women’s identity and infertile women are under a great amount of pressure from others.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between infertility factors and sexual functioning, perceived social support, and adherence to treatment in infertile women.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 infertile women who referred to the infertility center of Shahrekord, Iran in 2022 were enrolled. Data were collected using demographic characteristics checklist, female sexual function index, multidimensional scale of perceived social support, and general adherence scale.
Results: No significant relation was observed between the infertility factor and the mean score of sexual function, the mean score of perceived social support, and the mean score of adherence to treatment (p > 0.05). Among the aspects of sexual functioning, only the mean score of lubrication in the group of male factors was significantly higher than the common factors for men and women (p = 0.07). A linear positive relation was observed between sexual functioning (r = 0.189), perceived social support (r = 0.200), and adherence to treatment (r = 0.146) in infertile women.
Conclusion: By providing proper training and counseling to infertile couples, we can improve their social support and sexual function so that they can complete their infertility treatment as a result.
Key words: Infertility, Sexual health, Social support, Treatment adherence.
The sequence variation of mitochondrial tRNA tyrosine and cysteine among Iranian women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage: A case-control study
Authors: Mojodi Elham , Mehrjardi Alimohammad Mosadegh , Naeimzadeh Yasaman , Ghasemi Nasrin , Falahati Ali , Moshtaghioun Seyed Mohammad
Published: August 2023

Background: Recurrent miscarriage is one of the most prevalent reproductive diseases. This phenomenon has several reasons, including maternal, hormonal, immunological, and parental genetic factors. Idiopathic recurrent miscarriage (IRM), with no distinctive etiology, involves about half of the recurrent miscarriage cases. Some mutations in mitochondrial DNA can lead to miscarriage. Mitochondrial tRNA (mt-tRNA) mutations cause nearly half of the mitochondrial disorders.
Objective: To identify mt- tRNACys & Tyr gene mutations in Iranian women with IRM.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 100 Iranian women with IRM and 100 women as control without any history of miscarriage were investigated by polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism technique followed by gene sequencing. Bioinformatics analysis were done using human mitochondrial genome database, molecular evolutionary genetics analysis, mammalian mitochondrial-tRNA, etc.
Results: Results showed 4 mt-tRNA mutations including 1 cysteine mt-tRNA mutation (5824C>T) and 3 tyrosine mt-tRNA mutations (5868T>A, 5849C>T, and 5836T>C) in our cases.
Conclusion: Amongst the 4 mutations found, one was novel that is still not reported. Our bioinformatics analysis revealed that these mutations can be pathogenic. They occurred in tRNA-conserved regions and their secondary structure was changed, which can result in mitochondrial dysfunction. Mutations of these genes may help in the assessment of IRM. Further study of all 22 mt-tRNAs possible mutations is recommended to describe their etiologic role in IRM.
Key words: Recurrent early pregnancy loss, mtDNA, SNPs, Heteroplasmy.
The time course of nod-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 inflammasome complex expressions in the testis tissue of an experimental varicocele rat model: An experimental study
Authors: Fallah Asl Hamideh , Jalali Mashayekhi Farideh , Zendedel Adib , Baazm Maryam
Published: August 2023

Background: Varicocele is characterized by abnormal dilation of the testicular vein, which results in hypoxia, the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, and the production of proinflammatory cytokines. It seems that a group of cytosolic receptors named nod-like receptor family, pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, is activated and involved in the pathogenesis of varicocele.
Objective: We aim to determine the time course of NLRP3 inflammasome expression in the testis tissue following varicocele induction.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 36 adult Wistar rats (8 wk 200-250 gr) were used. For the varicocele induction, the left renal vein was partially ligated. The mRNA levels of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase recruitment domain, and caspase-1 were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 wk after varicocele induction.
Results: Results showed that the gene expression of NLRP3 inflammasome component including NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase recruitment domain, and caspase-1 did not alter during wk 1, 2, 4, and 8 after operation (p = 0.09). 12 wk after varicocele induction, gene expression levels were significantly unregulated (p = 0.02).
Conclusion: Our data provides clear evidence that varicocele stimulates inflammasome activation in the testis tissue 12 wk after the operation, and this time is required for investigating NLRP3 activity in the varicocele rat model.
Key words: Varicocele, Inflammasomes, NLRP3, Rat.
Corrigendum to “Comparison of serum zinc concentrations and body antioxidant status between young women with premenstrual syndrome and normal controls: A case-control study” [Int J Reprod BioMed 2016; 14: 699-704]
Authors: Fathizadeh Sanaz , Amani Reza , Haghighizadeh Mohammad Hossein , Hormoznejad Razie
Published: August 2023

The publisher has been informed of an error that occurred on page 699 in which the last authors name must be changed to Razie Hormoznejad. On behalf of the author, the publisher wishes to apologize for this error. The online version of article has been updated on 31 July 2023 and can be found at https://doi.org/10.18502/ijrm.v14i11.699.
Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Residents and Students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences towards the Need to Prescribe Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in Years 2022-2023
Authors: Razavi Seyed Hossein , Kabodsaz Yazdi Motahareh , Namiranian Nasim , Hajirafieiha Mina , Hajirafieiha Mona , Lesani Katayoun
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In recent years, CBCT imaging has found many applications in dentistry due to its advantages such as 3D images, ease of imaging and the possibility of data reconstruction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental residents and students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences towards the need to prescribe CBCT in 2022-2023.
Methods: the current study is a cross-sectional and descriptive study.146 general dentistry students and 24 dental residents participated in this study. 23 questions in the field of knowledge and attitude about the use of CBCT were used. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by using sources, valid scientific articles and by presenting and consulting radiology specialists. To determine the reliability, retest and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used. Finally, the results were statistically analyzed by SPSS software version16 using chi-square, t-test and correlation tests.
Results: The level of knowledge and attitude of general students was higher than dental residents. Moreover, there was a significant difference between the level of knowledge and attitude of students with their duration of study at the university, so the higher the academic year, the lower the knowledge and attitude.
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that dental students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences have a relatively moderate knowledge and attitude about the use of CBCT.
Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of the Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory in Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Akbari Valiollah , Vahedian Mostafa , Rahmatinejad Parvin
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) has high prevalence among the patients with psychiatric disorders. Self-Injury plays an important role in the treatment, prognosis and risk of suicide, which highlights the need for an appropriate tool to assess the nature and psychological functions of NSSI. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Ottawa Self-Injury inventory (OSI) in hospitalized patients.
Methods: The present study was a psychometric study based on analytical method. The research has been performed on 310 patients with non-suicidal self-injury who have been referred to Nekoei-Hedayati Hospital in Qom City. Sample group completed Persian version of the Ottawa Self-Injury inventory. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR).
Results: The results showed that content validity index in this study was more than 0.75 and content validity ratio for validity of questions was more than 0.79.   The impact score of all items (Except for the tenth question) was higher than 1.5 that confirmed the face validity of inventory. The total Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated 0.71. Another result of this study was that 52% of patients reported at least one addictive characteristic.
Conclusion: The finding showed that Persian version of Ottawa Self-Injury inventory has appropriate validity (face /content) and reliability in the inpatient population
Effect of Exercises in Water and Thera-Band on the Electrical Activity of Lower Limb Muscles in People with Pronated Foot During Walking: A Clinical Trial Study
Authors: Piri Ebrahim , Barghamadi Mohsen , Farzizadeh Reza
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The ankle joint is one of the most vulnerable joints in the body due to weight bearing. Pronated foot is one of the most common complications of the lower limbs. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of exercise protocol in water and theraband on the electrical activity of lower limb muscles in people with pronate foot during walking.
Methods: The present research was a clinical trial study that was conducted in a semi-experimental and laboratory. The participants of the present study included 45 students of University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran,  who had pronated foot. They were selected purposefully and divided into three equal groups. The age range of the subjects was 18-25 years. To measure the electrical activity muscles of lower limbs, it was recorded using an electromyography device. Electromyography data were analyzed using biometric datalite program. In addition, analysis of variance with repeated measurements and bonferroni post hoc test was used, and the significance level was P≤0.05.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between time*group activity of the gastrocnemius (P=0.001) and semitendinosus (P=0.046) in the three groups of training in water, theraband and control during the heel contact phase. Therefore, using the appropriate post hoc test (LSD), it was shown that the activity of the gastrocnemius muscle in the post-test compared to the pre-test in the group of training in water (P<0.001; d=6.08) and theraband (P<0.001; d=3.66) had a significant increase of 24.03 and 16.46%, respectively. The activity of the semitendinosus muscle in the post-test compared to the pre-test in the water training group (P=0.041; d=4.98) and theraband (P=0.048; d=4.76) had a significant increase of 21.06 and 19.01%, respectively.
Conclusion: According to the present study, it seems that doing exercises in water and thera-band can play an effective role in improving the range of electrical activity of the muscles on lower limbs of people with pronated foot during walking. In addition, according to the effect size, it was found that training in water had a better effect on the activity of the gastrocnemius and semi tendinosus compared to thera-band.
Case series of Anaerococcus prevotii infection in road traffic accidents in New Delhi, India
Authors: Kirti Madhavi , Sharma Bhawna , Kumar Kundan
Published: August 2023

Anaerobic bacteria are part of the normal human skin flora. However, anaerobic infections could have different clinical courses with outcomes ranging from local abscesses to life-threatening conditions. Any long-term wound infection or a wound discharging pus with a foul smell is an indication of anaerobic infections. We present here a series of three cases of infection in patients injured in road traffic accidents (RTA) in which Anaerococcus prevotii was identified as the pathogen.

Samples isolated from tissues of patients from three different RTAs were received in anaerobic conditions in Robertson Cooked Meat medium (RCM) within 2-4 h of collection. RCM was incubated for 24 h and then inoculated on three blood agars (BA) plates cultured anaerobically in a Gas Pack Jar, in a CO2 incubator, or aerobically. No growth was noted on the aerobically incubated plate. After 48 h, anaerobic plates were examined for growth and a Gram stain was performed. The identity of isolated colonies was confirmed by VITEK-2, and sensitivity testing was done by the pour plate method using Epsilon meter strips. All three tissue samples isolated from (1) the right leg, (2) the right inguinal region, and (3) the left thigh of patients revealed Anaerococcus prevotii, and two isolates showed resistance to the antibiotic metronidazole.

Any injury with long-term infection, especially in patients suffered from RTAs, needs to be scrutinized for anaerobic infections since they are common in RTA related injuries. No random medication should be administered without prior culture sensitivity testing, because it might contribute to metronidazole or other antibiotics resistance.
META-ANALYSIS OF DEPENDENCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL RENOVASCULAR HYPERTENSION “2 KIDNEYS, 1 CLAMP” ON LIFESTYLE FACTORS
Authors: Kuzmenko N. V. , Tsyrlin V. A. , Pliss M. G.
Published: August 2023

Background. According to WHO controllable hypertension risk factors include an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and wrong daily routine. To date, a large number of experimental studies in rats have studied the effect on the development of unilateral renovascular hypertension (URH) of dietary supplements (minerals, vitamins, flavonoids, caffeine, fats, carbohydrates), physical activity and melatonin therapy.Objective. To conduct a meta- analysis of studies on risk factors for the development of URH.Design and methods. The search for publications was carried out in the PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar databases. A total of 52 publications were selected.Results. The severity of hypertension decreases when the diet is enriched with potassium, as well as with various antioxidants (vitamin C, flavonoids, melatonin), which reduce oxidative stress in the ischemic kidney. In addition, physical activity can help reduce blood pressure in URH, but at the same time, it increases myocardial hypertrophy. There was no hypertensive effect of increased sodium chloride intake in renal artery stenosis, and no effect of calcium or magnesium supplementation on the URH development. At the same time, caffeine intake significantly increases plasma renin activity and blood pressure in URH.Conclusion. The majority of experimental studies included in our meta-analysis investigated the influence of factors on the development of URH, but not their effect on blood pressure in the chronic stage of URH.
Ortaokul Öğretmenlerinin Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Okul Dışı Öğrenme Uygulamalarına Yönelik Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YILMAZ Sait Burak , FIRAT DURDUKOCA Şule
Published: August 2023

Araştırmanın amacı ortaokulda görev yapan öğretmenlerin özel yetenekli öğrencilerin okul dışı öğrenme uygulamalarına yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Fenomenolojik yaklaşım kullanılarak yürütülen araştırma, ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen 41 öğretmenin katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen veriler içerik analizi tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları incelendiğinde ortaokulda görev yapan öğretmenlerin; özel yetenekli öğrencilerin okul dışı öğrenmelerine yönelik genel görüşlerinde, okul dışı öğrenme sürecini planlama durumları ile yardım aldıkları kurum/kuruluşlara yönelik görüşlerinde, özel yetenekli öğrencilerin okul dışı öğrenme sürecinde ortaya çıkan zorluklar ve önyargılı durumlarda, özel yetenekli öğrencilerin okul dışı öğrenme sürecindeki ebeveyn tutumları ile okul dışı öğrenmede öğretim programlarının rolüne yönelik görüşlerinde farklı bakış açıları ortaya çıkmıştır.
Effect of Drought Stress on Germination, Enzymes and Different Metabolites in Moringa oleifera
Authors: Gad Dina , Zaid Mohamed , Zidan Soad , El Shora Hamed
Published: August 2023

The content of phenolic compounds in Moringa leaves (Fig. L) were increased with increasing the concentration of PEG. The amino acid content in Moringa leaves increased at 5% PEG then decreased gradually at 15, 25, 35 and 45% PEG. Drought stress by PEG has an adverse effect on plumule length, which was reduced steadily by increasing PEG concentration. The lowest of plumule length (3.6 cm) was recorded at 15% PEG which decreased by 60.4% of the control treatment. The germination percentage of M. oleifera seeds increased continuously as PEG concentration was increased up to 15%. The concentration of 15% PEG recorded the maximum of 100 % seed germination which increased by 12.5% over control. The results of RNA content in leaves of M.oleifera are represented in Fig. Q. Statistically, the content of RNA in the leaves of Moringa varied significantly (P< 0.01) in response to different concentrations of PEG.
Gujarat Methi 3: High Yielding and Bold Seeded Cultivar
Authors: S. Chauhan Surabhi , Patel P. J. , Patel A. M. , Patel N. R. , Patel S. M. , Patel H. B.
Published: August 2023

A new variety of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.),Gujarat Methi 3 (GM 3) was tested in thirteen different locations in national trials and in state trials it was tested at Jagudan, Deesa, Bhiloda, Junagadh and Navsari centres. It was found superior with 16.31 and 12.97 per cent higher seed yield than national check Hissar sonali and state check Gujarat methi 2, respectively at Jagudan, Guntur, Kumarganj, Navsari and Pantnagar. Under Gujarat climatic condition, Gujarat Methi 3 (GM 3) had recorded yield of 2302 kg/ha, which was at par with Gujarat Methi 2. Average yield under normal conditions was 1604 kg/ha. The new variety had bold seed size with attractive seed colour and more number of pods per plant. Against biotic stress new variety was found less prone to the powdery mildew than check varieties. Due to all above salient features this variety was recommended for release in Gujarat state and under AICRP trials testing centers, it was found to be the best performing in Gujarat, Uttrakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Study of Antibiotic Resistance Pattern in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus with Special Reference to Newer Antibiotics in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Haryana, India
Authors: Aparna Yadav Komal , Madhu Sharma Antarikshdeep , Kishor Jugal
Published: August 2023

Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a leading source of nosocomial infections, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, surgical site infections and bloodstream infections. Materials and method: This study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak on 200 isolates of S. aureus. Results: The rate of isolation of S. aureus was maximum from pus (77.0%) followed by blood (23%). The prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was observed in 55% of S. aureus isolates. MRSA was significantly more among Pus samples. As per D-Zone test, inducible clindamycin resistance was found among 20 (18.2%) isolates. As per vancomycin E-test, vancomycin was found to be sensitive in 106 (96.4%) and intermediate sensitive in 4 (3.6%) isolates. Linezolid and daptomycin were found to be sensitive in all (100.0%) isolates. Conclusion: We concluded that S. aureus is a pervasive pathogen in both our hospital and in community settings, with constantly changing trends in virulence, resistance and epidemiology.
Adoption of Recommended Cultivation Practices by the Mandarin Growers
Authors: Kale M. , Ingole V. S. , Tingare A. S. , Khade A. H. , Jangwad N. P. , Kokate S. D.
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted in Chandur Bazar and Achalpur talukas of Amravati district of Maharashtra state. The sample of study comprised of 120 mandarin growers purposively selected from six villages of each Chandur Bazar and Achalpur taluka of Amravati district. The salient findings of the present study revealed that 65.83 per cent of respondents belonged to medium category of adoption about recommended technologies of mandarin. The findings of correlation analysis revealed that characteristics such as education, annual income, extension contact innovativeness and risk preference were having positively significant with knowledge and adoption. As far as constraints in adoption of recommended technologies of mandarin are concerned, all of respondents (100%) faced the constraint of non availability market storage facility and location of research station at large distance, followed by 96.67 per cent of the respondents faced the constraints of high cost of labour for orchard operation. Majority (94.17%) of the respondents faced the constraints of high cost of transportation. It was observed that 91.67 per cent of the respondents faced the constraints of complexity of message and difficulty in its interpretation. Near about 87.50 per cent of the respondent faced the constraint of lacking of training activities. 83.33 per cent of the respondents faced the constraint of high wages for skilled labour to perform various operation on farm. Nearly 57.00 per cent of the respondents faced the constraints of lack of awareness about latest technologies used in mandarin orchard. Hence this research study implied that extension functionaries have great scope to improve the adoption level of recommended technologies suggested by the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola in study area.
Knowledge and Adoption of Fall Armyworm Management Practices by the Maize growers
Authors: Sumalatha Bandi , Kale N. M. , Tingre A. S. , Khade A. H. , Jangwad N. P.
Published: August 2023

The fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda), has high capacity of biological and ecological adaptation. FAW can survive more than 80 crop species including maize crop. A study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and adoption of fall armyworm management practices by maize growers in Warangal district of Telangana state. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the maize growers were middle aged, educated, economically sound and usage of mass media to good extent. Besides this there were some gaps between recommended and actual knowledge and adoption of FAW management practices by the maize growers.
Utility Perception of Villagers about E-Class Dugout Type Farm Ponds (100 mts. x100 mts.) under Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan
Authors: Kale M. , Bhople P. P. , Jangwad N. P. , Khade A. H. , Tingre A. S.
Published: August 2023

The present study entitled “ Utility Perception of Villagers about E-Class dugout type Farm Ponds (100 mts. x100 mts.) under Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan in Akola district ” was carried out as Research Review Committee Project for the year 2017-2018 in Akola district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The main objective of this study was to study the utility perception of the villagers about E-Class dugout type farm ponds. An exploratory social research design was used. For this study Akola district is purposely selected because dugout type farm ponds on available E-Class land of villages were dugout only in Akola district of Maharashtra under Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan"for recharging ground water level From Akola district 10 E-Class dugout type farm ponds of 100 mts. x100 mts. size were selected randomely from 10 villages those dugout during 2015-2016 by the District Supritendent Agriculture Office, Akola, Small Scale Irrigation Division, Akola and Minor Irrigation Division, Z.P. Akola. From each selected E-Class dugout type Farm-Pond Village 12 villagers were selected randomely. Thus this investigation was confined to a sample of 120 villagers for computing the utility perception of E-Class dugout type farm ponds under Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan . This research study clears that out of the total selected villagers 90.00 per cent villagers have express high level of utility perception about the E-Class dugout type farm ponds (100 mts. x100 mts.) constructed under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan in their villages. Also majority of the selected villagers suggested that at inlet side of the ponds some erosion control structure should be provided to control deep gulley formation. Hence it is recommended that the Developmental departments/agencies should construct E-Class dugout type Farm Ponds (100 mts. X 100 mts.) under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyanin all districts of Maharashtra for recharging ground water level.