bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systematizing mandibular reconstruction using the resin frame method
Authors: Hayasaka Junichi , Sarukawa Shunji , Itoh Hiroto , Takai Yoshiaki , Kusama Mikio , Mori Yoshiyuki , Katsumata Akitoshi
Published: May 2022

Aims: Oral tumors are the most frequent diseases that lead to mandibular defects, but because they are so rare, it is difficult to obtain the necessary large capital investment to establish and introduce a mandibular reconstruction system. Therefore, we developed the Resin Frame method within the current facilities that objectively increases mandibular reproducibility without requiring advanced techniques. Methods: Subjects comprised 25 patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction by the resin frame method in the Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Jichi Medical University Hospital between October 2013 and August 2015, and 25 patients who underwent the mandibular reconstruction by the conventional method between September 2007 and November 2011. All mandibles were reconstructed using fibula or iliac bones with a reconstruction plate. The computed tomography (CT) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) data before and after the operation were saved. Then, the layer function was used to fuse the pre- and postoperative CT images. Based on measured area, the concordance rate that is matching percentages between pre- and postoperative mandibles were calculated. We evaluated the difference between the concordance rate of the Resin Frame method and the conventional method of mandibular reconstruction. Results: Concordance rates for the resin frame method and conventional surgery were 75.09±6.09% and 67.39±13.44%, respectively, showing a significant difference (p=0.032, p lessthan 0.05). Conclusion: The resin frame method represents a mandibular reconstruction system that increases reproduction accuracy and can be implemented at current facilities using simple, objective techniques.
Prevalence of periodontal diseases among patients who attended the University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences Polyclinic-Dental Clinic in the year 2017
Authors: Aimee Dusenge Marie , Abimana Vestine , Nzabonimana Emmanuel , Marie Uwitonze Anne
Published: May 2022

Aims: Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide population. Gingivitis is reported to be the most abundant in the adult population all over the world. However, periodontitis also affects approximately 10 to 15% in adult populations of the world. Methods: This study was conducted at University of Rwanda-College of Medicine and Health Sciences Polyclinic-Dental Clinic. A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out. Patients’ records of new cases who attended the University of Rwanda-College of Medicine and Health Sciences Polyclinic-Dental Clinic in 2017 were recruited in this study; data were coded and entered into IBM SPSS Version 21. Chi square test was used to check for associations. The significance level was put at a P-value ≤0.05% with 95% Confidence Interval. Results:The prevalence of periodontal diseases among the participants who attended the University of Rwanda-College of Medicine and Health Sciences Polyclinic-Dental Clinic was found to be 41.6%. There was an increase inperiodontal disease with age alongwith significant association between periodontal diseases and gender. However, there was no significant association between periodontal diseases with geographical locations. Conclusion: The prevalence of periodontal diseases among the patients who attended the University of Rwanda-College of Medicine and Health Sciences Polyclinic was high. There was a correlation in the prevalence of periodontal diseases in East Africa and worldwide. We recommend that the government, through dental associations, should organize and conduct community outreaches to different areas that are not accessing dental services and provide oral health education and other preventive care.
Hepatico-jejuno-duodenal access loop – a modified biliary reconstruction technique for facilitated endoscopic access to biliary tree following surgery for hepatolithiasis
Authors: Rehman Abdul Jameel Abdul , Pitchaimuthu Anbalagan , Raju Prabhakaran , Shanmugasundaram Rajendran , BabuObla Naganath , Devy Gounder Kannan
Published: May 2022

Aims: Management of hepatolithiasis is complicated by residual and recurrent disease, and endoscopic access to biliary tree in such patients enables therapeutic interventions thereby avoiding the morbidity associated with relaparotomy. In this study we assess a modified biliary reconstruction in the form of hepaticojejuno- duodenal access loop (HJDA) with regard to the feasibility of endoscopic access to intrahepatic ducts with follow-up.

Methods: From August 2011 till December 2016, all patients treated for hepatolithiasis with bilateral disease, nondilated extrahepatic biliary system or extensive intrahepatic strictures underwent HJDA. After completion of hepaticojejunostomy (HJ), the free end of the Roux loop was anastomosed to the first part of duodenum in a side to side fashion. In the fourth week postoperatively, endoscopy with conventional forward viewing endoscope was performed to explore the possibility of accessing the biliary system.

Results: Endoscopic access to the intrahepatic bile ducts through the HJDA was possible in all the patients and mean time taken to access the HJ was 3.5 minutes (2-7 minutes). There were no complications pertinent to construction of the HJDA. One patient had bile leak from HJ, which settled with conservative management and surgical site infection was seen in four. We did not have any mortality in our series. During the follow up, three of our patients (30%) subsequently presented with cholangitis at a mean period of 22 months and were successfully managed with endoscopic procedures alone. One patient required balloon dilatation of the HJ stricture, while the other two were managed by endoscopic removal of calculi. Overall, five endoscopic procedures were required in three patients with recurrent cholangitis in the follow up period with rate of 1.67 procedures per patient.

Conclusion: HJDA is a modified biliary reconstruction technique which facilitates endoscopic access to the biliary system for removal of recurrent/residual intrahepatic stones. It is therefore recommended in patients with complicated hepatolithiasis like bilateral disease, recurrence, multiple intrahepatic strictures and for those in whom future endoscopic access to biliary tree is deemed necessary.
Ascaris lumbricoides in hepatic vein; a case of a common parasite in an ectopic site
Authors: Akawu Denue Ballah
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Ascaris lumbricoides is amongst the common helminthic disease worldwide. It is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in communities with dearth of basic amenities and poor socioeconomic conditions. Despite high incidence of intestinal ascariasis, and rare involvement of biliary and pancreatic tree, ectopic involvement of hepatic vein with adult worm is extremely rare.

Case Report: We report a case of 53-year-old male senior civil servant that presented with two months history of vague abdominal pain and nausea. Abdominal ultrasound scan revealed adult worm within the main trunk of the intrahepatic portal vein. Sonography was repeated on the 14th day after seven days of oral albendazole 400 mg daily. It showed complete disappearance of the adult worm devoid of residual focal lesion.

Conclusion: We report a rare case of intrahepatic adult worm in-situ portal vein that responded to oral antihelminthes. Sonography is an inexpensive, safe, non-invasive and valuable investigative tool that allows the observation of ascaris lumbroicoides in the liver.
Dental alterations in sickle cell anemia
Authors: Fabrizio Nifosì Antonio , Castelló Pablo , Nifosí Lorenzo , Nifosí Gianfilippo
Published: May 2022

The epidemiology of the dental disease in sickle cell anemia is not adequately described. The aim of this work is either the evaluation of literature on the topic, or to describe if the disease itself predisposes to a dental pathology, and eventually also if the latter can influence its course. We selected many cases and reviews in order to identify the dental diseases related to sickle cell anemia. Caries and periodontitis are not directly caused by disease. However, an inflammatory state caused by a dental infection can trigger or precipitate a sickle crisis. Malocclusion angle class II is particularly frequent, as a result of bone facial changes and/or related to muscle imbalance. Temporomandibular joint disorder is possible. Asymptomatic pulp necrosis is due to the sickling that causes vasocclusion within microcirculation of the dental pulp. Large population-based studies are needed in order to clarify the dental involvement in this disease. A strict collaboration between the dentist and the hematologist is essential.
Prevention: Better to prepare than repair
Authors: Habeeb Bin Mohsin Abdul
Published: May 2022

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Terrorism and Transnational Groups in Pakistan: A Case Study of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
Authors: Adam Saud and Azhar Ahmad
Published: May 2022

Pakistan has severely been affected by extremism and terrorism for a couple of decades. Much of this terrorism is an outcome of transnational terrorist groups, which are harbouring mostly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. 9/11 and the consequent global war on terrorism has put Pakistan at the forefront of global anti-terrorism efforts. In Afghanistan, the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) forced some of the transnational Islamists groups, including the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU,) to take sanctuary in the Federally Administered Tribal Region (FATA) of Pakistan. In order to survive in a ‘foreign’ territory, the IMU joined its hands with local terrorist organisation, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It carried out terrorists’ activities throughout Pakistan on the directives of TTP in exchange of sanctuary and finances. Nevertheless, it attacked some of the strategically most important targets in Pakistan. As a result of operation Zarb-e-Azb, the IMU has left Pakistan and is currently, stationed in Northern Afghanistan. Set in this context, the article would try to discuss the background, operational capabilities and activities of the IMU in Central Asia and particularly in Pakistan. It will also try to address the questions; what are the objectives of the IMU? What kind of terrorist activities it has conducted in Pakistan? And why has it been stationed in Pakistan? The research is historical, interpretive and analytical in nature. Both primary and secondary sources have been utilised to carry out this research.
Higher COVID-19 outbreak in countries with lower cardiovascular disease mortality, in Europe
Authors: Panagiotakos Demosthenes , Tragaki Alexandra
Published: May 2022

The aim of this work was to evaluate, from an epidemiological perspective, whether there is any association between CVD burden and COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, in EU/EEA and UK. A strong, inverse relationship between COVID-19 and CVD death rates in EU/EEA and UK was observed and presented for the first time in the literature. This relationship was independent of various socio-demographic and lifestyle indicators that may acted as potential confounders.
Severe thrombocytopenia in COVID-19
Authors: Tzavella Eleftheria , Gika Louiza , Hatzimichail Eleftheria , Milionis Haralambos , Liberopoulos Evangelos
Published: May 2022

Covid-19 besides pneumonia, may be associated with hematological disorders. Among these is thrombocytopenia, and when severe thrombocytopenia occurs, it may have impact on patient’s survival. One of the possible reasons may be immune associated thrombocytopenia. Prompt treatment of this condition is required with steroids and intravenous immune globulin. Herein, we report the case of an 83-year-old man with extremely low platelet count (1 x 109/L), which was attributed to immune thrombocytopenia.
IgA-dominant infection-related glomerulonephritis (IgA-IRGN) secondary to osteomyelitis in a patient with diabetes and very high cardiovascular risk
Authors: Anastasiou Georgia , Dounousi Evangelia , Duni Αnila , Liapis George , Liberopoulos Evangelos
Published: May 2022

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a non-typical cause of glomerulonephritis. Aim: We present a case of Staphylococcus-related glomerulonephritis secondary to osteomyelitis in a patient with diabetes and very high cardiovascular risk. Case summary: A 63-year-old man with diabetic foot ulcer presented to the Emergency Department complaining of right lower limb swelling and vasculitic rash on both lower limbs. He had a history of 2nd right metatarsal joint osteomyelitis due to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and had been receiving ciprofloxacin and clindamycin during the last 7 days before presentation. Urine analysis revealed proteinuria and hematuria and 24-hour urine protein of 5 g/day. Renal biopsy showed Staphylococcus-related glomerulonephritis with IgA deposits, mostly in the mesangium. Conclusion: Although post-infectious glomerulonephritis is well documented, its relationship with Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis has been rarely reported.
Antidiabetic drugs in patients with Covid-19 infection
Authors: Theocharis Konstantinos , Antza Christina , Kostopoulos Georgios , Kotsis Vasilios
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges to the management of the ever-growing group of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). An important question to be answered is which, if any, specific glucose-lowering therapy is associated with worse or better COVID-19 related outcomes for patients with DM. Physicians had to make such management decisions in the absence of robust scientific evidence so far. After nearly two years into the pandemic, there are now a fair number of published studies comparing the premorbid or in-hospital use of certain anti-diabetic medications and relating them to certain COVID-19 outcomes, and there are also a number of published recommendations for the management of people with DM during the pandemic. The purpose of this review is to examine the relationship between the different classes of antidiabetic medications and COVID-19 related outcomes, as well as to make evidence-based recommendations regarding the use of glucose-lowering therapies during acute COVID-19 infection.
Assessment of prevention health care related to work hazards among employees at cement factories in AL-Najaf province
Authors: Hashim Ghassan Adnan , Yasir Amean A
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Occupational health is an important strategy not only to ensure the health of workers, but the study aims to identify the types of risks that are (physical - chemical - biological - psychological - mechanical - electrical) and other occupational risks among the study sample and evaluate strategies to prevent occupational hazards related to the health status. It shows how workers use these means and strategies to prevent those risks and how to implement them to reduce hazards. Methods: The descriptive design cross-sectional study was conducted in three government places where cement is manufactured in the governorate of Najaf Al-Ashraf. It is the example of the honorable Najaf cement factory - the Koufa cement factory - the section of stone crushers (crushers), which included about 200 workers from various collaborators and age groups who were selected from 1,000 workers working in those factories. The data wascollected through the use of the questionnaire and data analysis by SPSS version 22.
Dual sentiment analysis with two sides of one review for polarity shift
Authors: Patil Vaishali
Published: May 2022

The Bag Of Words' performance is limited because to inherent flaws in its treatment of the polarity shift problem; the bag of words representation considers the two opposite texts to be quite similar. To address this issue, a model known as dual sentiment analysis (DSA) has been developed. Dual Sentiment Analysis expands sentiment categorization analysis from one side of a review to two sides of a single review. For both training and test reviews, a data expansion strategy is presented to solve sentiment reversed review. In the sentiment classifier, a dual training method is utilized to train the original and reversed reviews. The Dual Sentiment Analysis paradigm divides polarity categorization into three categories (positive, negative, and neutral) (positive, negative and neutral). A corpus-based method for constructing a pseudo-antonym dictionary is devised to remove dual sentiment analysis' reliance on an external antonym dictionary for review reversal. The findings show that DSA is effective in supervised sentiment analysis.
knowledge, attitude and practice study about seizure management towards pharmacy students in private institution at Chennai
Authors: Priya E. Padhma , Rao M. Varaprasana , Kumary D. Indra
Published: May 2022

Aim - The study aim is to show the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding seizure management towards pharmacy students in private institution at Chennai. Material and Methods- The study is carried out with a sample size of 218 students in VISTAS, Pallavaram, at Chennai. It is a web based cross –sectional study. The data were collected by e-questionnaire of 21 questions into 4 domains, where demographic details and questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of seizure management where asked among pharmacy students in private institution. Result and Discussion- In our study questionnaire was circulated to 218 pharmacy students totally, but only 206 pharmacy students have responded giving response rate of (94.4%) who is studying in private institution at Chennai. Majority of pharmacy students responded from the age group above 22 years 113(54.8%), Most of response were from Female participants 112(54.3%) and B pharm students 111(53.8%).The study result shows that pharmacy students have 81.9% knowledge about seizure management. Conclusion- The present study concluded that pharmacy student have adequate knowledge, attitude and practice about seizure and its management and have enough awareness regarding seizure management among pharmacy students.
prospective randomized double blind study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of low dose of intrathecal neostigmine in combination with fentanyl and bupivacaine for lower abdominal and lower limb surgery
Authors: Prakash Bhanu , Kumar Arti Raj , Abraham Valsamma
Published: May 2022

More than 80% of patients undergoing surgical procedures under spinal anesthesia experience acute post-operative pain. The aim of the study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and side effects of addition of neostigmine to fentanyl and bupivacaine. 50 patients scheduled for elective lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries likely to finish within 3 hours, were put into two groups. 25 patients in each group aged between 18 to 60 years of either sex belonging to the ASA grade I & II. Group A was given Intrathecal Bupivacaine 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) + Fentanyl 20 µg (0.4 ml)+0.1 ml Normal Saline (Total 3 ml) and Group B was given Intrathecal Bupivacaine 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) + Fentanyl 20 µg (0.4 ml) + Neostigmine 1µg (0.1 ml) (Total 3 ml). Subjects were monitored for occurrence of any adverse events after spinal injection. We observed statistically significant difference between the two groups in the onset of sensory blockade and recovery of sensory blockade. Onset of sensory blockade was earlier in Group B and recovery time was prolonged in Group B. No difference was seen in maximal sensory blockade.
Effect of simplified Kundalini Yoga on low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein among middle aged obese women
Authors: Savitha D. , Elangovan R.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Simplified kundalini yoga on Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) among middle aged obese women. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences due to Simplified kundalini yoga on Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) among middle aged obese women than the Control group. For the purpose of the study, 30 middle aged obese women were selected randomly from Chennai between the age group of 40 and 50 years and were divided into two groups, the Experimental group and the Control group having 15 subjects each. Pre-tests were taken for all the subjects of the Experimental group and the Control group on Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) before the training program. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) were measured in a standardized laboratory. The Experimental group practiced Simplified kundalini yoga for twelve weeks, excluding Sundays and the Control group was given no training. After the experimental period of twelve weeks, post-tests were taken on Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) on both the groups.
Aplicadores lineales sobre polinomios de variable real, como estrategia de enseñanza preuniversitaria
Authors: Rios Hernández Mynor , Carvajal Herradora William
Published: May 2022

Se propone una extensión didáctica sobre uso de polinomios para la continuidad del estudio básico sobre las aplicaciones de funciones elementales tanto algebraicas como trascendentes en el preuniversitario, de manera que se obtenga un acercamiento previo eimplícito con el cálculo infinitesimal, desarrollando en el estudiante habilidades matemáticas de derivación e integración de polinomios a través de los aplicadores lineales φ y ψ que realizan esta tarea respectivamente.
Hassan Hanafi’s new approach to the Koran
Authors: Puig Montada Josep
Published: May 2022

Dal 1980 sappiamo che Hasan Hanafi (1935-2021) aveva un progetto di vita che ha descritto come un triangolo. Il lato più lungo del triangolo è costituito dai suoi studi sull’eredità islamica e, in particolare, sul ʿIlm usūl al-fiqh, La scienza dei fondamenti della giurisprudenza. Un altro lato è costruito dalla sua analisi e critica del patrimonio occidentale. Il terzo lato riguarda la vera “realtà”, e per H. Hanafi la realtà è il Corano. L’articolo esamina il suo libro dedicato a questo tema: fu il suo ultimo libro.

Since 1980 we knew that Hasan Hanafi (1935-2021) had a lifelong project that he described as a triangle. The longest side of the triangle is made by his studies on the Islamic heritage and, in particular, on the ʿIlm usūl al-fiqh, The science of the fundamentals of source law. Another side is built by his analysis and criticism of the Western Heritage. The third side concerns true “reality”, and for H. Hanafi reality is the Koran. The article examines his book devoted to this issue: it was his last book.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA - Imagens com enfoque CTS: uma proposta para o ensino de Ciências
Authors: Pedro Laurindo Anderson
Published: May 2022

Neste capítulo será apresentado um relato de experiência feito com base na questão do uso e a análise de imagem nos programas de pós-graduação com ênfase em ensino. A pesquisa nasce dos encontros que aconteceram dentro do grupo de pesquisa intitulado INTERART – Interação entre Arte, Ciência e Educação: diálogos e interfaces com as Artes Visuais – grupo este vinculado ao departamento de Artes Visuais da UEPG (Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa). O mesmo conta com docentes e discentes de graduação e de pós-graduação, onde ano a ano desenvolvem pesquisas sobre os mais diversos temas relacionados a ensino/educação, ciência e arte. O objetivo dentro do capítulo, baseado no objetivo principal do projeto é demonstrar através de dados e referencial teórico, como é feito o uso de imagens por este público, entendendo que hoje na graduação, apenas acadêmicos de letras e de artes visuais possuem um tempo maior destinado ao estudo imagético.
ANÁLISE DE IMAGENS COM ENFOQUE CTS EM LIVROS DIDÁTICOS DE FÍSICA
Authors: Maria Camargo de Jesus Gabrielly , Miriam Iarocrinski Adriana
Published: May 2022

será apresentado neste capítulo esta relação CTS nas imagens, através de análises imagéticas que foram realizadas em livros didático de Física do primeiro e segundo ano do ensino médio, aprovados pelo PNLD de 2018, além de apresentar a potencialidade do uso da imagem no ensino de Física. Mostraremos que, incialmente, foram escolhidos os livros que seriam utilizados a partir da lista de livros do PNLD e a partir desta foi feita a primeira análise imagética que teve como foco realizar a contagem das imagens e realizar a classificação em que elas se enquadravam (fotografia, gravura e etc.) e de que maneiras elas estavam sendo utilizadas, levando em conta principalmente a relação entre texto e imagem. Feito isso será relatado a etapa da pesquisa que se dedicou a selecionar imagens que possuíam um enfoque CTS, mas que não eram apresentadas dessa maneira e que não eram exploradas tanto quanto podiam ser, determinado para elas um maior ou menor potencial CTS.
Influence of sieve sizes for media preparation on growth and seedling quality of tropical trees in root trainers
Authors: Singh Sanjay , Nain N. , Tripathi S.
Published: May 2022

Experiments were conducted employing six different types of sieve sizes of wire-mesh (5.8 mm2 or 3 square hole cm-2, 4 mm2 or 6 square hole cm-2, 3.3 mm2 or 9 square hole cm-2, 3 mm2 or 11 square hole cm-2, 2.5 mm2 or 16 square hole cm-2 and 2 mm2 or 24 square hole cm-2) for preparation of growing media to grow planting stock of four tropical broadleaved forestry species Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica, Phyllanthus emblica and Pongamia pinnata in root trainers. Morphological (height and root collar diameter), biomass (shoot biomass, root biomass and total biomass) and seedling quality parameters (sturdiness quotient, root-shoot ratio, volume index and Dickson quality index) of the raised seedlings were recorded after four months of growth. Significant positive correlation of increase in sieve size of wire –mesh and combined biomass (r= 0.876, p <0.05) and volume production (r= 0. 966, p <0.01) in all the species was recorded. The sieve size of wire-mesh having 5.8 mm2 or 3 square hole cm-2 appeared to be the best for preparation of uniform growing media with appropriate physical structure to raise planting stock of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica, Phyllanthus emblica and Pongamia pinnata in root trainers.
Factors Influencing Educational Achievements of the Students: A case study of University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan, Ijaz Muhammad ,   Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan,   Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan, .. Rida , Asim Syed Muhammad
Published: May 2022

The main goal of the paper is to determine the factors affecting the student’s academic achievements at the University of Peshawar. This study would help the students and teachers to identify the factors that improve the academic achievements of the students. A descriptive type of questionnaire was designed to gathered information from 264 students studying in various departments at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. The study focuses on different factors including socio-economic factors, teacher’s effectiveness and methodology of their teaching, social media, and the use of mobile phones, and parental factors. Chi-square statistics were used to study the impact of factors affecting the student academic achievements. The analysis concluded that except for the gender under socio-economic factors, teacher experience under teacher effectiveness factors, parent relationship with the student and their family income under parental factors, and the use of social media and mobile phones all the factors have an impact on the student academic achievements.
Natureza jurídica do matrimônio à luz da dignidade da pessoa humana
Authors: Coelho Francisco Elias da Silva , Benício Márcio José Lima
Published: May 2022

O presente trabalho objetiva contribuir com o estudo sobre o casamento, analisando as diversas teorias jurídicas sobre sua natureza jurídica e a validade destas à luz o princípio da dignidade da pessoa humana, fundamento do Estado Democrático de Direito. A discussão recai sobre as teorias que tentam explicar o matrimônio tomando por base a autonomia da vontade e a imperatividade das normas as quais se sujeita o casamento. Da análise, restou evidenciada a incompatibilidade das ideias tradicionais por pressuporem uma instrumentalização dos cônjuges, entenderem o casamento como finalidade e, portanto, configurarem como verdadeira ofensa a dignidade da pessoa humana.
Interesses coletivos de proteção ambiental e urbanística e o Sistema de Justiça
Authors: Moreira De Martini Letícia
Published: May 2022

Este artigo trata da judicialização dos interesses coletivos, sendo que o objetivo da análise se concentrou na percepção acerca da efetividade do Poder Judiciário e do Ministério Público do Estado do Maranhão, em primeiro grau de jurisdição, considerando-se tanto as medidas judiciais como extrajudiciais adotadas sobre demandas coletivas ambientais e urbanísticas, circunscritas no período de 2015 a 2020. Para tanto, utilizou-se a abordagem baseada no método hipotético-dedutivo, além do procedimento da análise de conteúdo para significar os elementos colhidos, categorizados e sistematizados. Ao final, as reflexões passam a apontar possíveis alternativas conciliatórias entre as instituições envolvidas.
Instrumental Jurídico de Proteção do Patrimônio Cultural no Brasil
Authors: Gomes Terezinha
Published: May 2022

O artigo expõe alguns dos instrumentais jurídicos de proteção individual e coletiva do patrimônio cultural no Brasil. Ainda problematiza a importância da atuação do Ministério Público e da participação popular para sua preservação. Em relação à metodologia de trabalho, utiliza-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo por base leis, livros e artigos científicos, extraídos das plataformas digitais Ebscohost; Vlex e Scielo. Procedeu-se, ainda, a uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório. Por fim, verificou-se que a previsão constitucional é ampla, em todos as esferas de atuação do legislador, sendo necessário uma ação conjunta do Ministério Público, Poder Público e da sociedade.
Physicochemical characteristics and gene expression of meat from does fed with dried carnauba wax palm fruit
Authors:   Faculdades Terra Nordeste, Silva Aline Maia , Oliveira Cláudio Henrique de Almeida ,   Faculdades Terra Nordeste, Fernandes César Carneiro Linhares ,   Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Benjamin Stephen Rathinaraj ,   Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia, Guedes Maria Izabel Florindo ,   Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia, Rondina Davide ,   Universidade Estadual do Ceará
Published: May 2022

This trial was carried out with the objective to evaluate the effect of feeding dried carnauba wax palm fruit on the quality of goat meat. Initially, the animals were divided into two groups: a control group, fed with ground corn-based concentrate, and a treatment group, fed with dried carnauba wax palm fruit included in the concentrate. After 28 days of feeding, the animals were slaughtered, and different muscles (Longissimus lumborum and semimembranosus) were evaluated for physicochemical characteristics, fatty acid profile, and expression of some genes related to meat quality. The diet with carnauba wax palm fruit does not interfere in the chemical composition of the meat in terms of moisture content, protein, fat, pH, and meat color. On the other hand, palmitic (C16:0) and linoleic (C18:2) fatty acids presented differences between muscles in the group fed carnauba wax palm fruit. The treatment with carnauba wax palm fruit reduces the expression of genes related to lipogenesis and cholesterol metabolism, suggesting the production of a tender meat with lower cholesterol content. The inclusion of carnauba wax palm fruit in the diet of does maintained the physicochemical characteristics of the loin and leg, and it reduced the expression of the analyzed genes, suggesting improvement in meat quality.
Artificial intelligence applied to enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose: improving the control of industrial processes
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Santos Pauline Thais dos , Carrilho Stael Málaga ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Abreu Samanta Stinghen de ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Lira Fernanda Montanholi de ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Tanaka Fernanda Yuri Rodrigues ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Tamanini Ronaldo ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Rios Edson Antonio ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Watanabe Lycio Shinji ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Fagnani Rafael ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Gonzaga Natalia ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Published: May 2022

Lactose is the main carbohydrate in milk, and its absorption occurs via enzymatic hydrolysis, generating glucose and galactose. Lactose intolerance is the reduction of intestinal hydrolysis capacity due to hypolactasia, which results in the need to consume dairy foods with low levels of this carbohydrate. β-galactosidase enzymes are used in dairy industries to hydrolyze lactose, thereby allowing intolerant consumers access to dairy products without the negative health implications. Alternative and official analytical methods are used to quantify the carbohydrate content resulting from enzymatic hydrolysis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the enzymatic hydrolysis of two distinct industrial enzymes produced by the microorganisms Bacillus licheniformis and Kluyveromyces lactis using three analytical methods: enzymatic method, cryoscopy, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using artificial intelligence to improve the control of the industrial processes. After adding the enzymes to skim milk, time kinetics was performed by collecting samples at time 0, every 10 min for 1 h, and every 30 min until the end of 5 h of hydrolysis. In 97% of the cases, a decrease in lactose concentration was observed by HPLC, followed by the deepening of the cryoscopic point. Glucose measurements by absorbance and HPLC quantification were correlated (r = 0.79; p < 0.01) but not concordant (p < 0.01). It was concluded that by means of artificial intelligence, it was possible to indirectly estimate lactose concentration using an algorithm that associates cryoscopy and glucose concentration.
Mức độ tham gia và các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến việc tham gia hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học của sinh viên Trường Đại học Điều dưỡng Nam Định
Authors: Chu Thị Thơm , Mai Thị Thu Hằng , Nguyễn Ngọc Thành
Published: May 2022

Mục tiêu: Mô tả mức độ tham gia và các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến việc tham gia hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học của sinh viên điều dưỡng.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu được tiến hành từ tháng 8/2020 đến tháng 6/2021 với phương pháp nghiên cứu định lượng bằng số liệu thứ cấp do Phòng Quản lý và nghiên cứu khoa học cung cấp, và phương pháp nghiên cứu định tính tiến hành trên 40 sinh viên trường Đại học Điều dưỡng Nam Định.
Kết quả: Qua nghiên cứu chúng tôi nhận thấy trong những năm gần đây có sự thay đổi đáng kể về số lượng và chất lượng các hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học của sinh viên. Từ năm 2016 không có sinh viên tham gia các hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học đến năm 2020 đã có 13 đề tài được xét duyệt thông qua, 10 đề tài được nghiệm thu, 33 ý tưởng sáng tạo và khởi nghiệp, 30 sinh viên tham gia làm khóa luận tốt nghiệp.
Kết luận: Những con số này chưa phải là lớn nhưng cũng cho thấy hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học của sinh viên có những bước tiến bộ. Nhà trường cần rèn luyện cho sinh viên một số năng lực cá nhân, kỹ năng, kỹ xảo cần thiết để các em có thể thực hiện được các hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học như các năng lực về giao tiếp, năng lực thu thập, phân tích, tổng hợp tài liệu, các kỹ năng làm việc nhóm, kỹ năng lập kế hoạch làm việc để sinh viên sẽ tự tin, chủ động hơn khi tham gia các hoạt động nghiên cứu khoa học.
Exploring The ICT-Related Requisites of Seasoned Junior High School Science Teachers in Candaba-San Luis, Philippines
Authors:   Bahay Pare National High School, Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines, SJ. Gonzales Nepthalie
Published: May 2022

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Science Education improves teachers' and students' understanding of the nature of science. The ICT proficiency of seasoned teachers is critical for augmenting Science concepts and providing seamless opportunities for both teachers and students. The goal of this study is to determine the required level of ICT proficiency for Junior High School Science (JHS) teachers who teach Science subjects. This study collected data quantitatively, particularly, a descriptive method was used to describe the extent of ICT-related requisites of seventy (70) seasoned junior high school science teachers in nineteen (19) schools in Cluster V, Candaba-San Luis, in the Schools Division of Pampanga, Philippines. The level of teachers' use of ICT in their teaching-learning process was determined using a modified survey questionnaire. The analysis revealed that, on average, JHS Science teachers lacked proficiency with technology and had difficulty integrating it into their teaching-learning practices. Given the findings, it is recommended that training/seminars on ICT use in teaching-learning practice to be conducted. More so, teachers are encouraged to incorporate technology into daily instruction and LCDs/laptops may be purchased to assist teachers in delivering quality education.
Approaches and Growing Impacts of Problem-Based Learning in Teaching and Learning at Jigme Namgyel Engineering College
Authors:   Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Royal University of Bhutan, Bhattarai Hemlal
Published: May 2022

Academic enhancement through meaningful teaching and learning approaches is vital in any educational institution. Achieving the aspiration for innovative approaches and pedagogy in teaching and learning needs continuity and variation depending on its learning environment, diverse learners and other relevant factors. This study focused on the ‘Strengthening Problem-Based learning in South Asian Universities (PBL South Asia)’ project which is co-financed by European Union. It is qualitative research that made use of published records from institution and government reports, media, and website along with relevant literature as the based-reference resources. More so, Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) as one of the beneficiary partners of this project has its own pace of activities that were developed and materialized. The commitment and progress of the PBL South Asia project at JNEC was recorded in this study. It shows a significant progress on materializing ‘Capacity Building in Higher Education’ in realizing the vision of the college to be one of the recognized institutions of applied engineering, technology and management in the region.
Attitudes of Special Education Teachers to Teaching in the Division of Cagayan De Oro during the COVID – 19 Pandemic
Authors:   Department of Education, Cagayan De Oro Division, Philippines, E. Ecoben Michael
Published: May 2022

As a result of COVID-19's massive disruption to the face-to-face educational settings, special education teachers face various challenges. They experienced difficulty adapting and responding to the academic learning needs of their learners. This article discusses the difficulties, strategies, and prospects for inclusive education faced by SPED teachers during the pandemic. Specifically, this study intended to determine the attitudes of the public special education teachers in the division of Cagayan de Oro in teaching their learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. It sought to ascertain the demographic profile of SPED teachers, their attitudes toward their students, and the programs they require for the upcoming school year. The study's outcome was a training program designed to improve their attitudes and skills for the upcoming school year. The study employed a descriptive-quantitative method of data collection, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative techniques. For this study, the frequency distribution, percentage, and standard deviation were used as statistical tools. Due to the outbreak, educational, social, and psychological challenges existed that made an impact to teachers' ability to provide pedagogical instruction via emergency remote teaching. Nonetheless, there were strategies that can assist individuals with disabilities in learning. Individuals with disabilities can benefit from online communication, homeschooling, parental engagement, psychological safety, and empathy language, all of which can assist them in continuing their educational pursuits despite the emergency. Schools must be inclusive in their policies and guidelines so that people with disabilities can benefit from the government's educational programs. The government's interventions may take into account the educational needs of disabled children. The welfare of people with disabilities should not be overlooked because they are part of future generations who can improve society. People with developmental disabilities can change the post-pandemic community if given the learning spaces and stakeholder support, they require right now to thrive amid the global crisis. They, like people with disabilities who have changed the world, can reach their full potential.
Health System and Organizational Resilience of Public Hospitals in Batangas Province
Authors:   Batangas State University, Philippines, M. Cay Maria Kristina , B. Panganiban Hermogenes
Published: May 2022

In highly volatile and uncertain times, organizations need to develop a resilience capacity which enables them to cope effectively with unexpected events, bounce back from crisis and foster future success. This study is meant to deepen the understanding of the public health system and the embedded construct of resilience of public hospitals in the province of Batangas. Adapted from the Health System Rapid Diagnostic Tool (2012) and Organizational Resilience Capability Assessment (2016), the study aimed to come up with a typology of the public hospitals in the province based on their health system and organizational resilience. Results revealed that public hospitals in the province of Batangas have a good achievement in the standards of health workforce while fair achievement in terms of service delivery, information, financing, medicines and leadership and governance. It revealed that the public hospitals have a defined level of resilience and that there is a significant relationship between the health system and organizational resilience. Based on the focus group discussion, the challenges encountered by the public hospitals match the gaps in resources and governance. Lastly, eight public hospitals in the province of Batangas were classified as developing and three as progressive. Health interventions and strategies were also developed to improve resilience during health emergencies and achieve sustainable transformations in the field of health care delivery.
Influence of Metacognitive Self-Regulation Learning (SRL) Strategies and Regulation of Cognition (ROC) on Student’s Ability to Solve Math Problems
Authors:   Senior High School in Apalit – Apalit, Pampanga, Philippine, P. Asignacion Angelie , L. Gutlay Odessa ,   Las Piñas City Technical-Vocational High School – Las Piñas City, Philippines, L. Menorca Eugene ,   Balanacan National High School – Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines, V. Orleans Antriman ,   Philippine Normal University – Manila, Philippines
Published: May 2022

This study delved into the explicit use of metacognitive SRL strategies in Grade 10 mathematics on permutations. A 10-dayintervention cycle was followed by an analysis of pre- and post-test data. Measures relating to students’ use of SRL strategies with cognitive guided tasks and MAI were quantified and analyzed. The data were tabulated and analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and repeated measures ANOVA to investigate the influence of metacognitive SRL strategies and ROC on student’s ability to solve problems. The use of SRL strategies has been proven effective as shown by an increase in students' ROC and achievement. The findings suggest that explicit instruction of SRL strategies slightly, although not significantly, affects students’ ROC while explicit instruction of SRL strategies improve students’ ability to problem-solve. Overall, the use of SRL strategies has been proven effective as shown by an increase in students' ROC and achievement.
Multimodal Representations Strategies in Teaching Science towards Enhancing Scientific Inquiry Skills among Grade 4
Authors:   Department of Education-Division of San Pablo City, Laguna, 4000 Philippines, L. Ortiz Ayla Mae , C. Aliazas John Vincent ,   Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City, Laguna, 4000, Philippines
Published: May 2022

One of the main concerns of learning science is for the pupils to fully understand the natural world and infer ideas based on the evidences attained from their work. Science as a subject matter in the early years of learning needs to be fully understood for the pupils to be ready for a higher level of education. Science as a general education component in the curriculum and, as perceived by the students as a challenging subject, should have science educators who create learning strategies that are relevant and engaging to enhance the scientific inquiry skills of the pupils. This study introduced the multimodal representations strategies in teaching science to improve scientific inquiry skills among Grade Four pupils. Using two groups of pre-test and post-test experimental research design led to achieving the study objectives participated by 75 Grade Four pupils at San Joaquin Elementary School of the Academic Year 2020-2021. The result showed that using the multimodal representations strategies in teaching science helped students improve their scientific inquiry skills. Likewise, results revealed a significant improvement in the respondents' level of performance from the beginning level (observing patterns, determining relationships, drawing conclusions, and communicating ideas) to a proficient-exemplar level of performance. Furthermore, the study suggests that multimodal representation strategies resulted in a significant increase in students' scientific inquiry skills, promoting high engagement in learning.
Evaluation of Environmental Education MELCS-Based Self-Learning Modules in Asynchronous Learning Modality during the Pandemic
Authors:   Philippine Normal University Manila, Philippines, A. Soliman Abegail , C. Marasigan Arlyne
Published: May 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic created a historical shift in the modality of education all over the world that transitioned from face-to-face to blended learning. In the Philippines, the modular learning became the option of most learners due to the absence, or the intermittent internet connectivity. The Environmental Education (EE)-based Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) Self-learning Modules (SLMs) were evaluated using descriptive analysis and evaluative review of text data from an inductive perspective of specific to general themes, and the researcher is the inquirer that generates meaning from the data (Creswell, 2014). Validation from curriculum and content experts were also sought. EE-based MELCs is 15 percent in elementary while only three percent in Junior High School. The SLMs used for asynchronous learning in the public schools are not uniformed in terms of the parts and content. These modules were based from competencies in the public school system that were trimmed down to the MELCs. The EEbased SLMs develop independent learning, integrate Filipino socio- cultural values, and advocates environmental literacy. However, the contents and the assessments do not promote higher order thinking skills.