bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PLAN DE ALTA DE ENFERMERÍA EN PACIENTES HOSPITALIZADOS DEL ÁREA DE CIRUGÍA DEL HOSPITAL TEÓFILO DÁVILA
Authors: Guissella Emperatriz Escobar Conza , Fabricio Rene Zaruma Córdova , Lilian Marisol Floreano Solano
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El plan de alta de enfermería, es una herramienta fundamental para la continuidad de los cuidados en casa, consiste en una serie de recomendaciones que le dan a conocer de forma oral y escrita al paciente, de tal forma que sean comprensibles. Objetivo: Evaluar la ejecución del plan de alta de enfermería en pacientes del área de Cirugía de un hospital Ecuatoriano. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal con un universo de 1650 pacientes con alta posquirúrgica del hospital, la muestra se calculó con formula finita resultando una muestra de 128 pacientes, en el periodo mayo-agosto 2023. Se excluyeron a pacientes que habían sido dados de alta del área de cirugía y cuya conducta terapéutica no involucraba una intervención quirúrgica o que no aceptaron ser parte de la investigación. Se elaboró un cuestionario con las variables de características sociodemográficas y plan de alta, con las dimensiones: alimentación, fármacos, cuidados, seguimiento. Resultados: El 100% de los pacientes recibieron el plan de alta al egresar del hospital, la orientación sobre el tipo de alimentación se considera importante para la adecuada remisión de los pacientes postoperatorios y sólo fue brindado al 37,5% de los pacientes. Se constató que el 30,5% de los pacientes encuestados no recibieron un plan de alta adecuado por el déficit de comunicación asertiva con los mismos. Conclusiones: Los profesionales enfermeros/as entregaron a todos los pacientes los planes de alta, pero no brindaron la información adecuada a cabalidad. Además, en la mayoría de los casos se omitió puntos como la alimentación y actividad física que permiten a los pacientes acelerar el proceso de la remisión quirúrgica prevenir las infecciones.
ESTADO NUTRICIONAL Y RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE ESCOLARES DE UNA INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA ECUATORIANA
Authors: Armijos Jara Rosa Magdalena
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El estado nutricional es un determinante esencial en el desarrollo físico y cognitivo de los niños en edad escolar. Objetivo: describir el estado nutricional y el rendimiento académico de escolares de una institución educación educativa ecuatoriana. Métodos: investigación cuantitativa, observacional, descriptiva y transversal, con una muestra censal de 61 niños de la Escuela Luis Amando Ugarte Lemus, Provincia el Oro de Ecuador, se utilizó el manual de procedimiento de antropometría del Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador, los patrones de crecimiento para la evaluación nutricional de niños, niñas y adolescentes de Chile y los Instructivos de la evaluación estudiantil del Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador. La contrastación de la hipótesis se realizó a través de la Prueba Z, con un valor crítico de 1,96 para la aceptación de la hipótesis alterna o nula. Resultados: los niños escolares fueron de 10 a 12 años el 59% y el sexo masculino el 55,7 %, con respecto a los padres: edad de 30 a 34 años 45,9%, femeninas en 57,4%, nivel educativo medio 78,7%, empleadas privados el 34,4% y procedencia en 100% área urbana. En el rendimiento académico según el estado nutricional de los niños escolares. La hipótesis planteada en la prueba Z de 0.58 es menor al valor crítico de 1.96, aceptándose la hipótesis nula, que establece que no hay influencia del estado nutricional en rendimiento académico de los escolares. Conclusiones: en los niños de la Escuela Luis Amando Ugarte Lemus el estado nutricional no influye en el rendimiento académico.
PROBIÓTICOS PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE COLITIS ULCEROSA: UN ESTUDIO DE REVISIÓN
Authors: Fátima Vanessa Mallitasig Endara , Viteri Robayo Carmen
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La colitis ulcerosa (CU) es una enfermedad inflamatoria del colon de origen multifactorial que afecta el microbiota, su tratamiento busca mejorar su disbiosis por medio de probióticos, microorganismos con vida, capaces de brindar múltiples beneficios al organismo. Objetivo: Analizar los beneficios de probióticos en el tratamiento de colitis ulcerosa, mediante una revisión de literatura. Método: Se realizó una revisión sistemática, en los idioma español e inglés usando bases de datos científicos como Scielo, Pubmed, Dialnet, Google académico, Elsevier. En un total de 251 revisiones, considerando como criterios de exclusión aquellos documentos mayores a 3 años o que no estén incluidas en bases de datos científicos.  Resultados: A pesar de no ser dañinos para la salud, algunos autores destacan que el uso de probióticos no garantiza una cura de la enfermedad o la eliminación de sus síntomas, sino más bien que podría ser útil en períodos de remisión y su mantenimiento, siempre cuando se utilice en la cantidad adecuada y cepa especifica.  Conclusiones: Los probióticos han resultado ser útiles para inducir a la fase de remisión de la colitis ulcerosa activa, con una cantidad y tipo de cepas especifico, sin embargo, aún se necesitan de estudios para determinar la duración de su efecto en el organismo.
Study of Radiation Shielding Properties of Lead, Concrete, and Water using Different Radionuclide Sources
Authors: Shrestha Arun Kumar , Shrestha Ganesh Kumar , Shah Buddha Ram , Koirala Ram Prasad
Published: February 2025

Radiation protection for people and environment from the harmful radiation is a prime issue all over the world. Shielding is one of the basic principles of radiation protection in the existing radiation situation. Radiation interacts with the matter, and its interaction depends upon the various factor.Based on the interaction, the shielding material is selected. In the present, we have chosen the three different shielding materials namely: lead, concrete, and water. Our aim is to select the proper shielding material among these materials based on their performances. In the virtual lab work, three different types of radionuclide sources such as Co-60, Cs-137, and Am-241 of activity 1µCi have been used and results show that lead has strong shielding performance rather than concrete and water.
Brief history of surfactants, their applications, and research in Nepal
Authors: Dhakal Rajendra , Basnet Nabin , Bhattarai Ajaya
Published: February 2025

This article reviews on the origination and development of soaps (later called surfactants) and their applications in human civilization. It was reviewed that soaps were came in use in human life as earlier as 2200 BC in Babylon. In ancient time, soaps were prepared using tallow and ashes in most of the region of world, and in similar way China began to use plats and herbs to make soaps. The soaps later called surfactants were alkali metal soaps, which have been around for thousands of years. The first recorded reference to soaps as cleaning agents dates back to 200 AD, which was prepared by Galen (Greek Physician) using fat, ash lye and lime. Nowadays, the words soap, detergent and surfactant are synonymously used. These compounds are manufacturing in large amount using plants, animals and by synthetic method. These compounds have great importance in domestic, industrial, medicinal, and synthetic applications in our daily life.Currently, the global market value is about 40 Billion USD in 2024 and is expected to meet about 60 Billion USDby 2033. Surfactants are widely used in the field of research in Nepal. A summary of surfactant research from 2009 to now is also included in this article.
Relationship between Governance and Economic Growth
Authors: Adhikari Gyan Mani
Published: February 2025

Governance and economic growth are interconnected with each other. A sound understanding of good governance and economic growth plays a critical role in solving the existing debatable issues of whether economic growth drives good governance or good governance drives economic growth. The study employed the co-integration test and Granger causality test to examine the relationship between governance indicators, developed by the World Bank, through the government efficiency index (GEI) and real gross domestic product using time series data for the period 2002–2022. The VECM results showed that there exists a long-run relationship between CIM and real GDP. Based on VECM test results, the study concluded that all the explanatory variables have a short-run relationship with economic growth at a 1 percent level of significance. The Granger causality test result indicates that causality runs from the government effective index as well as government expenditure to real GDP in the short run. The study recommended that governments or policymakers should widen their focus on integration between institutional factors and economic variables that affect economic growth.
Dryopteris Plant Extracts as a Green Inhibitor for the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Acidic Media
Authors: Niroula Ramala , Niroula Sudiksha , Pokhrel Dilli Ram
Published: February 2025

The corrosion inhibitive properties of Dryopteris wallichiana leaves extract was investigated for mild steel in different concentration of acidic medium of HCl. This study revealed that the corrosion rate increases with the increase in acid concentration whereas the corrosion rate decreases with the increase in inhibitor concentration. It is associated with the action of corrosive medium with the metal sample(MS) and the active phytochemicals constituent present in the inhibitor. The maximum inhibition efficiency was found to be 85.84% and the maximum corrosion rate was found to be 214.8gm m-2hr-1 in 2M HCl.
The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Customer Behavior
Authors: Budhathoki Netra Bahadur
Published: February 2025

Social media is used by billions of people around the world and has quickly become one of the defining technologies of our time. Social media marketing has become one of the increasingly important aspects of customer behavior. Social media marketing is the practice of using social media platforms and tools to promote a business and connect with existing potential customers. The impact of social media marketing on customer behavior is a topic of paramount importance in today's digital age. This article aims to shed light on the ways in which social media marketing shapes customer behavior, providing valuable insights for businesses and marketers. The purpose of this article is to focus on where to believe the future of social media when considering customer behavior.
धिमाल खाना संस्कारबाट परम्परागत ज्ञानको पहिचान र संरक्षण
Authors: धिमाल सोमबहादुर
Published: February 2025

यो लेखमा विशेष गरी धिमाल समुदायको खाना परिकारभित्र रहेर आफ्‌नो अस्तित्व र पहिचानको खोजीमा आधारित रहनेछ । पहिचान गराउने विभिन्न उपायहरू जस्तै समुदायले अभ्यास गर्दै आएका सामाजिक– साँस्कृतिक अभ्यासभित्र रहेका चालचलनहरू, चाडबाडहरू, पूजापाठ तथा तन्त्रमन्त्रहरू, जीवनपद्धतिहरू, अभिनयहरू, सिपकलाहरू आदि मध्ये एउटा सानो तत्व खानाको परिकारहरू पनि पर्दछन् । यस अध्ययनले धिमाल खानाको परिकारहरूभित्र केन्द्रित रहेर खाना परिकारहरूबाटै पनि धिमाल समुदायका पुर्खाहरूबाट हालसम्म निरन्तरता रहेको परम्परागत खाना परिकारसँग सम्बन्धित ज्ञान, सिप, कला, प्रविधि, सामाजिक संस्कार–संस्कृति र मूल्यमान्यता, विश्व दृष्टिकोण, पुस्तान्तरण तथा हस्तान्तरज्ञान, सिप मात्र नभएर दिगो विकासका लक्ष्यहरू हासिल गर्ने र जीविकोपार्जन हुँदै व्यावसायिकतामा जोड्ने प्रयत्न भएको छ ।
महाकाव्यका मानक तत्वका आधारमा मृत्युञ्जय महाकाव्यको विश्लेषण तथा मूल्याङ्कन
Authors: लम्साल तिलकप्रसाद
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेख भानुभक्त पोखरेलको मृत्युञ्जय महाकाव्यको विश्लेषण तथा मूल्याङ्कनसँग सम्बन्धित छ । यस लेखमा मृत्युञ्जय महाकाव्यमा स्थापित महाकाव्यका मानक तत्वहरूलाई अध्ययनको समस्या मानिएको छ । उक्त समस्यामा आधारित भएर प्रस्तुत काव्यमा महाकाव्यगत लक्षणहरू केकति निर्वाह भएका छन् भन्ने शोध प्रश्न निर्धारण गरिएको छ । यस सम्बन्धमा पूर्वकार्यहरूको अभाव भएको हुँदा यो अध्ययन गर्नु परेको हो । अतः प्रस्तुत महाकाव्यमा सन्निहित महाकाव्यगत मानक तङ्खवहरूको विश्लेषण तथा मूल्याङ्कन गर्नु यस लेखको उद्देश्य रहेको छ । प्रस्तुत अध्ययन मूलतः पूर्वीय आचार्य विश्वनाथको महाकाव्यसम्बन्धी सैद्धान्तिक मान्यतामा रहेर गुणात्मक पद्धतिमा आधारित छ । यसका लागि विवेच्य कृति मृत्युञ्जय महाकाव्यबाट तथ्य सङ्कलन गरिएको छ प्राप्त तथ्यहरूलाई आगमनात्मक विधिबाट वर्णन तथा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । प्राप्त तथ्यहरू विश्लेषण गर्दा प्रस्तुत काव्यमा महाकाव्यका स्थापित मानक तत्वहरूले कम मात्रामा स्थान पाएको मुख्य नतिजा निस्किएको छ । यसै मुख्य नतिजाका आधारमा छलफल गर्दा कविले धेरै जसो आफ्‌नै प्रकारका महाकाव्यीय मान्यताहरू स्थापित गर्न खोजेको देखिन्छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत लेखको रहेको छ ।
Progress of Diversity and Inclusion in Nepal
Authors: Guragain Govinda Prasad
Published: February 2025

Nepal is a country with a rich tapestry of diversity, with its population varying across caste, region, religion, race, and ethnicity. This diversity has historically led to significant social exclusion, contributing to political, social, and economic inequalities. The 2063 Interim Constitution of Nepal aimed to address this by ensuring the inclusion of marginalized and minority communities, giving them a platform to influence national policy. This paper seeks to examine the current state of inclusivity for diverse groups in Nepal and analyze its impact on society from economic, political, and social perspectives. Both primary and secondary sources were utilized for this study. The research focuses primarily on the issue of diversity and inclusion in Nepal. The 2007 Interim Constitution further enshrined the principle of equality, stating in Article 13, Clause 3 that no law should prevent the creation of special provisions for the protection, empowerment, or advancement of women, Dalits, ethnic nationalities (Adivasi-Janajati), Madhesis, farmers, laborers, or any class that is economically, socially, or culturally disadvantaged, as well as children, the elderly, disabled individuals, or those with physical or mental impairments. These constitutional guarantees paved the way for the introduction of the reservation system in Nepal’s political and civil service sectors.
Determinants of Money Supply in Nepal
Authors: Thapa Resham
Published: February 2025

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Behavior and Activity Patterns of Smooth-coated Otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) in Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal
Authors: Awasthi Balram , Uprety Kusum , Shrestha Purna Man , Banjade Babu Ram , Yoxon Grace M , Kunwar Amar
Published: February 2025

Understanding the behavior and activity patterns of Smooth-coated Otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) is essential for their conservation and management, particularly within protected areas such as Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal. Therefore, we employed camera traps to monitor otter behavior and activity patterns in Shuklaphanta National Park. We observed the majority of otter activities during daylight hours, with a peak in activity occurring between 07:00 to 09:00 hours and 11:00 to 13:00 hours. Smooth-coated Otters displayed heightened activity during the early morning, possibly associated with foraging or territorial behaviors. Common behaviors observed included alertness, scent-marking and latrines, and walking. These findings reveal that camera traps offer a novel and effective method for monitoring otter behavior in the wild. Camera traps proved particularly advantageous in river sections with dense vegetation, enabling continuous monitoring and overcoming logistical challenges. Our study underscores the importance of prioritizing behavior, activity patterns, and individual identification research to enhance conservation efforts. Given the threats posed by human-altered landscapes, understanding otter behavior is paramount for formulating effective management and conservation strategies, particularly in protected areas like Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal.
Limitations of Normal CSF Cell Counts in Excluding Bacterial Meningitis: A Multicentric Hospital Based Study in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Sharma Supriya , Acharya Jyoti , Thapa Jeewan , Khadka Dhruba Kumar , Aryal Shreedhar , Kayastha Madhusudan , Sharma Saroj , Sharma Chalise Bimal , Bhandari Parmananda , Karn Ragesh , Yadav Binod Kumar , Banjara Megha Raj , Ghimire Prakash , Singh Anjana
Published: February 2025

An increase in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell count is an indicator of the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. However, studies have reported that few bacterial meningitis cases showed no abnormalities in initial CSF analysis. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the CSF cell count in culture positive bacterial meningitis cases. A cross-sectional hospital based prospective study was conducted from January 2017 to December 2018 among 387 CSF samples collected from clinically suspected meningitis cases attending different hospitals located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Each sample was processed for bacterial culture, total and differential leucocyte count, and protein and glucose concentration determination. Among the total CSF specimens (n=387), 32 (8.27%) were positive by culture for bacterial isolates. Bacteria were isolated from more number of CSF samples with pleocytosis, increased protein, and decreased glucose concentration. However, four meningococcal and two pneumococcal cases had normal CSF cell count (0-5 cells/mm3), protein (15-45 mg/dl), and glucose (45-80 mg/dl) concentration. Normal CSF cell count cannot always rule out bacterial meningitis. Therefore, diagnosis shouldn’t rely solely on cell count and CSF culture should also be considered.
Stigmatization of People with Disability in Nepal
Authors: Subedi Tek Nath
Published: February 2025

Individuals with disabilities constitute a surprisingly small segment of Nepal's total population. Notwithstanding the prolonged Maoist-led insurgency in Nepal leading to a heightened incidence of disabilities, social stigma attached to disability and under-reporting of disability cases remain widespread. The opportunities for education and employment for individuals with disabilities are restricted due to societal perceptions, leading many to choose not to disclose their disabilities in order to avoid stigma. Society often views individuals with disabilities as burdens and lacking the capacity for independence, with discrimination beginning at birth. Additionally, families strive to conceal their disabled members to protect their social reputation. This paper tries to examine the societal stigma associated with individuals having physical, visual and hearing disabilities in Kathmandu. Participants expressed the emotional exhaustion of consistently having to showcase their capabilities, facing bias, and experiencing social exclusion driven by cultural superstitions such as stigma. Many people with disabilities exhibit a variety of skills; however, societal perceptions frequently overlook theseabilities and reinforce persistent stigmas. Blind people encounter substantial obstacles, including societal perceptions of dependency and inadequacy. Misconceptions impede employment opportunities and social relationships, especially for women who face greater scrutiny. The outcome is emotional stress and social isolation. Addressing these challenges requires a change in societal perspectives, emphasizing abilities rather than disabilities, ensuring open space, and fostering inclusion to counteract pervasive biases.
Influencing Factors of Student Migration for Abroad Study
Authors: Adhikari Shukra Raj
Published: February 2025

Migration refers to the process of a group of individuals moving from one location to another. One specific type of migration is student migration for studying abroad, which falls under the category of international migration. This research focuses on exploring the factors that influence student migration for education abroad. Twenty cases were selected using purposive and snowball sampling methods from a group of students interested in studying abroad. A content analysis method was employed to analyze both primary and secondary data. In Nepal, student migration has been rapidly increasing over the past decade, as many seek sustainable career opportunities. The country struggles to retain its youth due to a lack of well-paying job opportunities that offer respect and stability, compounded by political uncertainty, which leads to widespread frustration. Many students feel uncertain about their prospects if they remain in Nepal, prompting a sense of hopelessness that drives them to consider studying abroad—often seen as a more viable option. They are particularly attracted to developed nations. The data aligns with the assumptions of the theory of the mode of production and the theory of globalization.
Sustainable Tourism Practices in Nepal and Its Challenges
Authors: Khanal Ramesh
Published: February 2025

This piece of writing delves into the contemporary status of sustainable tourism practices within the Mount Everest region, emphasizing ecological conservation, cultural preservation, and revenue generation while pinpointing significant obstacles. A study was conducted in Solukhumbu district utilizing a purposive sampling technique to gather data from 23 individuals, comprising trekking guides, hotel proprietors, porters, local community members, ward committee personnel, and tourists. The results underscore critical deficiencies in sustainability practices across three dimensions. Environmentally, tourism stakeholders exhibit limited awareness and insufficient conservation efforts, exacerbated by inadequate waste management. Socio-culturally, the absence of advocacy for indigenous culture by local stakeholders and a lack of understanding of local traditions among guides jeopardize cultural preservation. Economically, the seasonal character of tourism engenders income volatility, compelling residents to pursue alternative livelihoods. This has resulted in migration to urban centers or abroad, further intensifying income disparity within the community. Challenges encompass ineffective environmental strategies, feeble cultural promotion, and inequalities in income distribution. Tackling these challenges necessitates collaborative endeavors among stakeholders to enact responsible tourism practices. Fortifying legal frameworks, advancing cultural education, and empowering local communities are vital to augment sustainability and equitable advantages in the tourism sector of the Everest region.
भाषिक सक्षमता अभिवृद्धिमा शिक्षण सामग्रीको उपयोग
Authors: शाही खडकबहादुर
Published: February 2025

विद्यार्थीहरूमा भाषिक सक्षमता अभिवृद्धि गर्न शिक्षण सामग्रीको महत्वहपूर्ण भूमिका रहन्छ । प्रस्तुत आलेख भाषिक सक्षमता अभिवृद्धिमा शिक्षण सामग्रीको उपयोगको अध्ययन विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । यस अध्ययनमा गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचाको अनुप्रयोग गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनमा गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचाअन्तर्गत उद्देश्यमूलक नमुना छनोट विधिबाट कालीकोट जिल्ला खाँडाचक्र नगरपालिकामा रहेका दुई ओटा माध्यमिक विद्यालयका कक्षा दशमा अध्यापनरत दुई जना नेपाली विषयका शिक्षक र सोही विद्यालयका कक्षा दशमा अध्ययनरत एकजना छात्र र एकजना छात्रालाई सहभागीका रूपमा लिइएको छ । सहभागी शिक्षक तथा विद्यार्थीहरूसँग अन्तर्वार्ता लिई सामग्री सङ्कलन गरिएको छ । सङ्कलित तथ्यलाई लिप्यान्तरण गरी कोडिङ्ग गरिएको छ । कोडिङ्ग गरिएको तथ्यबाट थिमको निर्माण गरिएको छ । विभिन्न थिमहरूबाट भाषिक सक्षमता अभिवृद्धिअन्तर्गत बोध क्षमता अभिवृद्धिमा शिक्षण सामग्रीको उपयोग र अभिव्यक्ति क्षमता अभिवृद्धिमा शिक्षण सामग्री उपयोग जस्ता दुईओटा साझा थिम निर्माण गरी तथ्यलाई व्याख्या तथा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । विश्लेषित तथ्यबाट भाषिक सक्षमता अभिवृद्धिका लागि पाठ्यसामग्री, मौखिक सामग्री, श्रव्यसामग्री, श्रव्यदृश्य सामग्री तथा विद्युतीय (मोबाइल) सामग्रीको उपयोग गरिए तापनि मौखिक तथा पाठ्यसामग्री बढी उपयोग गरिएको र शिक्षण सामग्री उपयोग गर्दा सिकाइकेन्द्रित भन्दा शिक्षणकेन्द्रित सामग्री बढी उपयोग गरिनुका साथै शिक्षण सामग्री उपयोग गरी शिक्षण गर्दा विद्यार्थीको समान सहभागिता नदेखिएको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ । यस लेखबाट नेपाली भाषा शिक्षक, भाषिक अध्यता, विद्यार्थी तथा सरोकारवाला पक्षलाई सहयोग पुग्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ ।
Identifikasi Daerah Rawan Bencana Tanah Longsor serta Upaya Penanggulangannya di Kabupaten Gunungkidul
Authors: Hikmah Ramadanti Shafa
Published: February 2025

Gunungkidul Regency is the largest area in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and has a high potential for landslides due to its predominantly hilly terrain with steep slopes. This study aims to identify landslide-prone areas in Gunungkidul Regency and the efforts to mitigate such disasters. The research employs a quantitative method based on spatial analysis, utilizing spatial and descriptive approaches. Several parameters are used to determine the level of landslide susceptibility, including slope gradient maps, rainfall maps, soil type maps, and land use maps. The levels of susceptibility are categorized into three classes: low, moderate, and high. The findings indicate that the area with low susceptibility covers 36,044,875.89 m², moderate susceptibility covers 946,266,948.9 m², and high susceptibility covers 456,989,057.6 m². Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a crucial role in mapping landslide-prone areas in Gunungkidul Regency, providing a valuable reference for government authorities in formulating disaster mitigation policies. Moreover, community participation in disaster prevention and government policies in post-disaster land management are essential to minimizing landslide risks in the region.
Keywords: Landslide Hazard Mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Landslide Susceptibility Analysis, Disaster Risk Management, Spatial Analysis for Landslides.
INTISARI
Kabupaten Gunungkidul merupakan wilayah terluas di Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta yang memiliki potensi besar terhadap bencana tanah longsor karena didominasi oleh daerah perbukitan dengan kemiringan terjal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi daerah rawan bencana longsor di Kabupaten Gunungkidul serta upaya penanggulangannya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif berbasis analisis spasial dengan pendekatan keruangan dan deskriptif. Penelitian ini menggunakan beberapa parameter, yaitu peta kemiringan lereng, peta curah hujan, peta jenis tanah, dan peta penggunaan lahan, untuk menentukan tingkat kerawanan bencana longsor. Tingkat kerawanan tersebut terbagi menjadi tiga kelas, yaitu rendah, sedang, dan tinggi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa luas daerah dengan tingkat kerawanan rendah adalah 36.044.875,89 m², tingkat sedang 946.266.948,9 m², dan tingkat tinggi 456.989.057,6 m². Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) berperan dalam pemetaan daerah rawan bencana longsor di Kabupaten Gunungkidul sehingga dapat menjadi acuan bagi pemerintah dalam menetapkan kebijakan mitigasi bencana. Selain itu, partisipasi masyarakat dalam mengantisipasi bencana tanah longsor serta kebijakan pemerintah dalam pengendalian pertanahan pascabencana sangat diperlukan guna meminimalkan risiko bencana longsor di wilayah ini.
Kata Kunci: Pemetaan Rawan Longsor, Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG), Analisis Kerentanan Longsor, Manajemen Risiko Bencana, Analisis Spasial untuk Longsor.
Беларускі тэатр у міжваеннай Латвіі
Authors: Grzybowski Jerzy
Published: February 2025

Belarusian theater in interwar Latvia Interwar Latvia was one of the largest concentrations of the Belarusian population outside Belarus. The majority of Latvian Belarusians were indigenous people who lived in Latgale. Until 1934, the Belarusian minority enjoyed cultural autonomy, which manifested itself in the activities of socio-political, cultural and educational organizations. One of the manifestations of Belarusian activity was theatrical activity. Belarusian activists treated theater as a way to promote Belarusian culture and Belarusian national awareness. The core of the artists were teachers and students of Belarusian schools. Plays by Belarusian authors were played on the stages of theaters, less frequently foreign ones (including Latvian ones). In the first years of Latvian independence, some Belarusian cultural and educational organizations conducted theater activities. In addition, amateur theater groups were established in secondary schools in Daugavpils and Ludza. An important event in the development of the local Belarusian theater was the establishment in 1927 of the Belarusian Theater Society in Latvia, which had two branches – in Riga and Daugavpils. Despite the lack of professionals and experience, Belarusian theater groups enjoyed the interest of the audience.
Między ideologią a wyobraźnią literacką: spór o jednostkę i jej miejsce w historii (na przykładzie noweli Łaska Księcia Hieronima Uładzimira Arłoua)
Authors: Kliabanau Dzmitry
Published: February 2025

Between ideology and literary imagination: the disputes about the individual and his place in history (based on the novella PRINCE HIERONIM'S GRACE by Uładzimir Arłou) Belarusian authorities have a very specific perception of historical memory and have made a number of attempts trying to verify national history and to question the value of some parts of the national heritage. Official propaganda looks at the history of Belarus through the prism of West Russianism and the idea of the trinity of the Russian nation. Uładzimir Arłoŭ in his literary works focuses on creating an image of history through the prism of human behavior, moral principles and choices which were made in specific circumstances – both by direct participants and eyewitnesses of history. In the novel Prince Hieronim's Grace (1987), the main theme is the clash between the individual and the authorities. It forces the individual to make a choice in the face of pressure and the desire to maintain one's own identity – belonging to "our own people" represented in the novel by Ivan Karpač and clearly contrasted in terms of their values with "outsiders", represented by prince Hieronim Radziwiłł.
Міф царыцы Кацярыны ў беларускай прасторы
Authors: Zianiuk Raisa , Radziuk Aliaksandr
Published: February 2025

Katherine tsarina myth in Belarusian spaces The article is an attempt to study the process of creation, introduction and transformation of Katherine’s myth in modern Belarusian spaces. The authors analysed various types of legends concerning this historical character. Special attention is paid to the understanding of the mechanisms of her mythicizing. The article deals with different types of legends, which are finally classified into two major subtypes: toponyms which are in different ways related to the tsarina, and legends that tell us about different events and actions she took part in within the Belarusian territories. The article is provided with numerous examples to illustrate these cases.
Wyróżniki dawnego męskiego stroju bielsko-hajnowskiego zwerbalizowane w dwóch etnograficznych opracowaniach popularnonaukowych
Authors: Węgorowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

Distinctive features of men's Bielsko-Hajnowski costume verbalized in two ethnographic, popular and scientific studies Traditional folk clothing is an important element of regional culture and national heritage, but folk items of dress that document positively charged cultural interactions and interferences perpetuated also through, and in, language are crucial for native material heritage. There is no denying that the archaic, Belarusian-influenced attention-worthy – even in modern times – modest, yet elegant Bielsko-Hajnowski national dress belongs to the group of items of such traditional significance. Thus, the purpose of this article is an attempt at a linguocultural reconstruction of old men's clothing worn in villages near Bielsko Podlaskie and Hajnówka, verbalized in two ethnographic popular studies by Elżbieta Piskorz-Branekova and Jarosław Górski. On the basis of the "linguistic data" that was recorded in them and incorporated into descriptions packed with linguistic details, it was possible to reconstruct the specifics of the formerly worn men's costume of Bielsko-Hajnówka consisting of: 1) different headwear, such as straw hats, Maciejówka caps, and sheepskin caps; 2) different types of trousers including ones made of homespun materials, urban cut trousers, and breeches; 3) different outer garments such as cloth shirts with a border cut, burqas, and sheepskins 4) various types of footwear, inlcuding summer footwear made of jute, valances, shoes with uppers, and slippers; 5) foot-wrapping puttees; 6) various accessories such as selvedges, and rectangular leather belts; and 7) embroidered decorative ornaments.
Праблемна-мастацкае ўвасабленне “паўднёвага пытання” ў рамане Карла Леві Хрыстос спыніўся ў Эбалі
Authors: Hanchar Sviatlana
Published: February 2025

Problematic-artistic embodiment of the “southern question” in Carl Levy's novel Christ Stopped at Eboli In the late 19th century “The Southern question” as a complex of problems caused by the sharp economic, social and cultural backwardness of the southern Italian regions, became one of the central themes in the literature of Italian verism. As being not resolved till the end, this probleme appears again in the literature of neorealism in the works of Francesco Jovine, Rocco Scotellaro, Leonardo Sciascia and others. European reader is familiar with this probleme first of all in the connection with the novel “Christ stopped at Eboli” by Carlo Levi that was transalted and published in 1955. This article represents itself the attempt of historical-anthropological interpretation of the novel by Levi: the results of author's complex conception of the world and human are given; the main stylistic principles and devices of South Italy social and economical problems realization in the context of the literature of neorealism are revealed; Levi's conceptual-stylistic innovation and his conception of “The Southern question” solution by means of fiction literature are represented.
Indigenous knowledge to deter elephants damaging crop lands
Authors: Silva C. S. De , Gunasekara H. K. L. K.
Published: February 2025

Elephant and man conflict is becoming more and more common problem in Sri Lanka. As there is no solution, poor farmers face severe crops losses due to elephant attacks. Electric fences were also not effective due to rise in electricity cost and elephants get used to these methods and there are no effective methods so far. According to several ancient literature man elephant conflict was controlled by traditional and indigenous methods. Therefore, extensive literature surveys on research articles, ancient authentic texts, ancient books and news articles were conducted. Furthermore, focus group discussions with farmers were carried to extract information on the most successful methods to deter elephants from crops lands. Several successful methods were extracted and presented here in this paper to disseminate this valuable indigenous knowledge into the present generation. Methods identified were Beehive fences in the border of the farmland and when elephant touches the wires the disturbed swarm of bees attaches the elephant get into the crop’s fields. Buffers of cultivation of Chili, which is an irritant, causing elephants to cough, sneeze and eventually turn away from the crop field. Vegetable buffer zones with unpalatable crops such as sisal (Agave sisalana), chili (Capsicum frutescens) tea (Camellia sinensis), ginger (Zingiber officinale), mustard (Brassica nigra) or oilseed (Brassica napus) is another method. These unpalatable crops may not necessarily deter the elephants, but these crops will not be raided and therefore the farmers’ livelihood is ensured. When elephants crush the mustard plants, they feel the strong smell which the elephants do not like, and they turn back and go away. In addition, these crops will provide additional income to the farmers. Acoustic deterrents were used widely which are noises used to deter elephants, either by the shock value of an unexpected loud noise, or by specific noises that are known to scare elephants. Acoustic deterrents are disturbance shooting, elephant communication and Tigers on tape are few of them. Chemical deterrents such as chilli powers and chilli pasted robes are also used effectively. Physical barriers such as trenches, bamboo spike, sharp stones are also used to deter elephants. As the conclusion the above mentioned traditional and indigenous methods could be practiced with less cost and it will also be possible to gain additional income other than the main crop.
O plano nacional de educação brasileiro e os direitos das pessoas idosas: consonâncias e dissonâncias
Authors: Maíra Rocha Santos  , Leides Barroso Azevedo Moura  , Marília Miranda Forte Gomes
Published: February 2025

A longevidade populacional já é uma realidade no Brasil. A educação, é um direito Constitucional e, portanto, deve estar disponível para todas as pessoas, independentemente da idade. Assim, o objetivo desse estudo é comparar as proposições dos Planos Nacionais de Educação (PNE), com a Política Nacional da Pessoa Idosa e o Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa buscando as menções sobre educação para as pessoas idosas em cada um desses documentos a fim de avaliar seus consensos e dissensos. Para isso, foi realizada uma análise de conteúdo a partir do software IRAMUTEQ. Partindo-se do PNE como documento norteador desse estudo, obteve-se dissensos nas classes 4 (FORMAS DE ACESSO) e na classe 5 (CULTURA). O consenso entre os documentos foi encontrado na classe 3 (EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL). A pesquisa apresenta evidência acerca da necessidade de alinhamento das políticas de educação brasileira para garantir o direito à dignidade do envelhecer.
A efetividade do estatuto da pessoa idosa no Brasil: uma análise sistemática
Authors: Daniele Magnavita de Alencar  , Ludmilla Ferreira Mendes de Souz  , Carlos Eduardo Artiaga Paula  , Simone Martins
Published: February 2025

O Brasil possui uma população idosa em constante crescimento e uma importante norma que estabelece uma série de direitos e garantias a esta população: o Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa (Lei n. 10.741/2003). Mostra-se de suma importância analisar a efetividade desta normativa através de uma revisão sistemática das pesquisas que vêm sendo realizadas pelos autores nos últimos anos, sobretudo no que diz respeito aos direitos à cidadania, à saúde, à educação e à dignidade. Os resultados mostram que o Estatuto carece de efetividade, seja pelo desconhecimento das pessoas idosas acerca de seus direitos, seja pela ineficiência da atuação do Poder Público. Ademais, a sociedade relega a estas pessoas um tratamento discriminatório e segregador.
Palavras-chave: Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa. Efetividade. Direitos fundamentais.
Múltiplas parentalidades: um olhar para as famílias brasileiras em 2019
Authors: Marcone Mardoqueu Silva Santos  , Mary Anne Nascimento Souza  , Angelita Alves de Carvalho
Published: February 2025

O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as concepções de família na contemporaneidade, a fim de identificar a diversidade de arranjos familiares brasileiros e suas representações, com foco nas famílias constituídas a partir da relação de afeto. Serão mostrados resultados de pesquisa bibliográfica, realizada a partir da base de dados da Web of Science e do Portal de Periódicos da Capes, bem como uma ênfase quantitativa obtida pelos dados extraídos da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). Os resultados revelam ênfases centrais no que tange as formações de família no Brasil, evidenciando: a) sexo; b) faixa etária; c) cor ou raça; d) escolaridade; e) união consensual; f) renda; g) trabalho; h) região i) situação do domicílio. Conclui-se que a maior parte da população brasileira não se encontra vivendo numa família nuclear, mas em arranjos constituídos preponderantemente por vínculos não biológicos estabelecidos a partir dos papéis que seus membros ocupam dentro dessa estrutura.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN SYSTEMS IN BULGARIAN CITIES
Authors: Rangelov Veselin
Published: February 2025

Over the years, the regulatory framework related to the construction industry in Bulgaria has undergone a number of changes and gradually creates legal prerequisites for the construction of the green system in the settlements. All this, combined with the construction boom and the continuous migration of people to the big cities, leads to serious challenges that must be overcome over the years in order to be able to establish the specialty "Landscape Architecture" and justify the need for it for the quality of life in Bulgarian cities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR METHYL METHACRYLATE-BASED MIXTURES: APPROACHES TO QUALITY ASSURANCE
Authors: Iryna Mirchuk  , Oleksandr Fedorenko
Published: February 2025

The article presents the requirements for polymer mixtures made on the basis of methyl methacrylate for the arrangement of thin-layer pavements of the bridge deck. The pavement on bridges is an important structural element of the structure, the condition of which affects the overall safety of the entire structure.Given the constant increase in traffic volume and the load on the street network, materials that guarantee reliable operation of the roadway of bridge structures should be used to increase the durability of road surfaces.Road pavement is a key structural element for ensuring the safety and comfort of vehicular traffic, in particular due to its flatness, low noise level and roughness, which guarantees the proper coefficient of adhesion to the tires of vehicles while driving. However, it should be noted that during operation, such a coating is easily exposed tonegative factors that lead to its premature deformation.
Study on the Anti-Aging Effect of Polygonatum Cyrtonema Hua on Human Skin Fibroblasts
Authors: Zhao Ya Chen Mo and
Published: February 2025

Background: Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua (PCH) is a traditional Chinese medicine, a plant with the same origin of medicine and food, and has high edible value. However, whether Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua has skin care efficacy remains to be studied.

Aims: To explore the anti-aging effect of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua extract on human skin fibroblasts (FB).

Materials and Methods: An aging model of FB cells induced by H2O2 plus passage was established in vitro. The effect of PCH extract on β - galactosidase, a key index of cell aging, was detected by staining method; The quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression level of p21 in cells treated with PCH extract; ELISA was used to detect the effects of IL-6, IL-8 inflammatory factors, matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and MCP chemokines in senescent cells; Immunofluorescence detection of DNA damage related protein γH2A.X in cells treated with PCH extract.

Results: Compared with the blank control group, PCH extract can reduce the activity of β - galactosidase in FB cells, reduce the mRNA expression level of p21, inhibit the content of IL-6, IL-8, MMP1, MCP, and inhibit the expression of γH2A.X.

Conclusions ：PCH extract can fight against cell aging by reducing SASPs related indicators after cell aging, and can be used as a potential natural active substance for skin anti (inflammatory) aging.
To Stent or not to stent – a Case Report on Left Ventricular assist Device outflow Graft Stenosis
Authors: Radner Caroline
Published: February 2025

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have evolved from a bridge to heart transplantation to a more common destination therapy for end-stage heart failure. Complications such as outflow graft stenosis, with a reported probability of 6% at 5 years post-LVAD support, pose significant challenges. Emergent surgical decompression or cardiac transplant are typical therapies, with few reports on outflow graft stenting, none involving the BeGraft® aortic stent.

A 68-year-old man with a HeartMate 3TM LVAD presented with recurrent low-flow alarms two years post-implantation. CT angiography revealed high-grade outflow graft stenosis near the ascending aorta. Intervention involved percutaneous femoral access, deployment of a BeGraft Aortic stent, and subsequent observation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Post-intervention CT angiography showed patent outflow graft, with discharge occurring after eight days without complications.

Endovascular techniques offer low-risk, high-survival solutions for complex LVAD-related complications, like outflow graft stenosis. Our case highlights successful use of the BeGraft® aortic stent, offering high radial force and post-dilation options. Careful patient selection and evaluation are essential for optimal outcomes in endovascular treatment of outflow graft stenosis.
Protective Ileostomy Complicated by Diffuse Pneumatosis Intestinalis of the Gastroenteritic Tract: A Case Report
Authors: Chen Han-Kun
Published: February 2025

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) with portal venous gas (PVG) are unusual gas in the bowel wall and hepatic portal venous system. They are rare conditions and usually mean ischemia bowel disease. Therefore, abdominal surgery (such as exploratory laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery) is highly suggested for both examination and treatment effect. A 47-year-old woman here underwent low colorectal surgery with protective ileostomy. Diffuse PI and portal venous gas were found at postoperative day 9. The non-operative therapy was done and she was discharged without abnormal abdominal lesions 12 days after admission. That PI could be ileostomy-stimulated was proved herein. Additionally, conservative treatment alone could be considered alternative on account of likely lesion resolution.
Prostatic stromal sarcoma: review and update
Authors: kodzo-grey venyo Anthony
Published: February 2025

It has been iterated that the prostate stromal neoplasm originates from mesenchymal components of the prostate gland. Prostatic stromal sarcoma in human beings in 1998, was first classified into 2 types by Gaudin and associates including prostatic stromal sarcoma (PSS) and stromal tumours of uncertain malignancy potential. It has been suggested that PSS was especially rare which only accounts for less than 0.1% of primary prostate malignancies in adults. A number of authors had reported that the common manifestation of PSS was urinary retention and the serum prostatic-specific antigen (PSA) level had often remained within normal range. Nevertheless, with the low incidence of prostatic stromal sarcoma that had been reported, clinical information related to the rare neoplasm has remained not clear. Primary prostate sarcomas are rare, with one study estimating it to comprise of just 0.7% of prostatic malignancies. Prostatic stromal sarcoma typically emanates from specialized hormone-dependant mesenchymal cells of the prostatic stroma. A diverse histopathology pattern of prostatic stromal sarcoma in human beings had been reported in the literature as case reports or few case series, often closely related to stromal tumours of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP). In view of the rarity of the neoplasm, it would be envisaged that majority of clinicians all over the world would not have encountered a case of prostatic stromal sarcoma before. In order to provide updated information of primary prostatic sarcoma of the prostate gland afflicting human beings, it is important for all clinicians who encounter cases of primary prostatic sarcoma to report their cases with long-term follow-up outcome results so that new lessons would be learnt about the tumour.