bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A lo importante, ya van ellos. Una propuesta contextual desde los nuevos materialismos para comprender por qué hay tan pocas mujeres en ciencias técnicas
Authors: Samper-Gras Teresa
Published: June 2022

Desde que Rossi publicara “Mujeres y ciencias, ¿por qué tan pocas?” (Science, 1965), parece que la situación en Occidente no ha cambiado. En el presente trabajo, la falta de mujeres en ciencia la situamos en las interrelaciones entre las elecciones individuales de carreras profesionales y los contextos socioeconómicos de los países occidentales. A partir de estadísticas (Unesco, Banco Mundial…) sobre personas egresadas, empleabilidad, salarios e inversión en I+D, reconstruimos exclusiones y resistencias y proponemos observar que, cuando las áreas científico-técnicas son un escenario socioeconómico de alta empleabilidad y excelentes salarios para personas cualificadas, ellos se desplazan a ocupar esos centros socio-económicos y ellas permanecen en los márgenes; en el mismo escenario occidental de altos índices formales de igualdad.
Developmental Therapy – A Generic Professional Expertise within Child Development Centers in Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Nasrin , Shilpi Asma Begum , Begum Dilara , Khan Naila Zaman
Published: June 2022

The Developmental Therapist (DT) is a unique professional training in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy. There is unmet demand for developmental therapists in Bangladesh to manage the increasing number of childhood disabilities. However, no academic institute provides training for Developmental therapists in Bangladesh. This paper explains a three-month structured training program for the exercise of the developmental therapist. After completing this training, the DTs gained some essential skills which help them to assess the functional development of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, identify their problems and provide appropriate management.
Software de gestión de información: una propuesta para contrarrestar una de las causas del problema de congestión judicial en Colombia
Authors: Rojas Villarraga Rubén Darío , Torres Taborda Sandra Liliana , Anchicoque Calderón Alexander
Published: June 2022

La investigación procura ofrecer una alternativa de solución a las necesidades de descongestión del sistema judicial colombiano, tomando como caso particular de referencia el Juzgado 01 Civil Circuito de Fusagasugá, Cundinamarca. Para ello se recurre a la utilización de herramientas tecnológicas de gestión de información (software web) como una opción eficiente para disminuir los tiempos de atención a los usuarios; optimizando las gestiones realizadas por el personal del juzgado en actividades de organización de los expedientes judiciales frente al alto flujo documental presentado, así como el suministro de información requerido para el Sistema Estadístico de la Rama Judicial. La investigación es de tipo evaluativa, utilizando el método deductivo pre-experimental de caso único mediante el uso de entrevistas estructuradas y observación de campo. Los resultados obtenidos permiten aceptar la Hipótesis Nula (H0) y a su vez, se identifica un alto potencial de uso en todos los despachos judiciales de Colombia del software generado como aplicación web y cuyo dominio es www.radicapp.com.
Yoğunluğun güney sarıçam (Pinus taeda L.) ağacının Mod I kırılma davranışı üzerine etkisi
Authors: KONUKCU Arif Caglar
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışma, güney sarıçam (Pinus taeda L.) odununun mod I yüklemesi altında radyal-boyuna çatlak ilerleme yönünde kırılma davranışına yoğunluğun etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Her bir kırılma testi bloğu için çatlak ucu konumunun yoğunluğu, X-ışını yoğunluk profili analizörü kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Her bir kırılma test bloğunun yük-deformasyon eğrisinden başlangıç eğimi, kırılma tokluğu ve özgül kırılma enerjisi olmak üzere üç kırılma parametresi elde edilmiştir. Genel olarak, sonuçlar kırılma parametrelerinin yoğunluktan güçlü bir şekilde etkilendiğini göstermiştir. Yüksek yoğunluğa sahip çatlak ucu konumları, çatlak başlangıcına karşı daha dirençli görülmüştür. Yük-deformasyon eğrisinin ilk eğimi, ahşaptaki çatlak yoğunluğu arttıkça artmıştır. Regresyon analizi sonucunda yoğunluk ile her bir kırılma parametresi arasında pozitif ve güçlü korelasyonların olduğu gözlemlenmiştir.
Inequality of Public Transportation Policy in the Disruptive Era Between Online and Conventional Transportation
Authors: Tuti Retnowati Wahyuning Dyas , Setiawan Asep , Zebua Winda Dwi Astuti , Rudiatin Endang , Izzatusholekha Izzatusholekha , Handayani Nida , Andiani Devia
Published: June 2022

Indonesia is one of the countries with a large market for online transportation. This paper describes a meta-analysis on policy inequality regarding public transportation. Meta-analysis and Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Software (CAQDAS) were utilized to evaluate the inequality of public transportation policy for conventional transportation. Scopus search engine was also used to identify broad literature on a particular policy regulation in Indonesia between 2010 and 2021. Then, this study employed online news related to the conflict between conventional and online transportation. The result disclosed a policy inequality between online and conventional transportation based on the social movement on online media. Thus, the government has to implement a strict policy applicable to transportation. The words “protest”, “regulation,” and “police” were also seen clearly on the issue. In addition, the protesters, comprised of drivers from Uber, Grabcar, and Go-Car, said that Transportation Ministry Regulation No 32/2016 would disadvantage them because it is too difficult to comply with the requirements. Hence, the government can decide on self-regulation to design a policy for online transportation. In this case, state law is still necessary when monopolistic attempts are made, unfair competition exists, public safety as consumers is maintained, and taxes are collected.
Formulating Integrated Public Services in Batu City: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Suhermanto Dedik F , Roziqin Ali , Sihidi Iradhad T , Indrawan Temmy , Rahmawati Yusrin
Published: June 2022

This study aims to develop an initial framework for integrating public services in Batu City. The integration of public services in Batu City is formulated into the Integrated Public Service (Public Service Mall). This research is preliminary, meaning that researchers wanted to identify potential public services developed in Batu City. Furthermore, the discussion of the initial framework focused on three aspects, namely institutional, management, and human resource management. This research used a mixed-methods approach. Furthermore, data collection was carried out through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and literature studies. The results uncovered that the integration of public services in Batu City has the potential to be developed through Public Service Mall. The strategic placement of Public Service Mall locations is also needed to provide affordability for the community. Public Service Mall can also expand the types of services from 118-130 to 130-140. From an institutional perspective, Public Service Mall remains under the Batu City One-Stop Integrated Service and Investment Service (DPMPTSP) supervision by coordinating with technical agencies from the public and private sectors. Then, in terms of management, the implementation of the Public Service Mall requires physical and network infrastructure in the service process. Finally, the HRM (Human Resource Management) aspect needs to pay attention to the competency skills of the apparatus, both as implementers and control systems.
Contesting the Independence of Village Head Election Organizers with E-voting
Authors: Tjahjoko Guno Tri
Published: June 2022

This article describes the intervention of the Sleman local government in village administration, especially in implementing the e-voting village head election. The argument of the Sleman local government is that the e-voting device for the election of the village head is smart, fast, and accurate. The author rejects this argument, because of the involvement of 59 state civil servants as the main technical team. The involvement of ASN in the election of e-voting village heads indicates that the independence of the organizers is lost. The involvement of ASN in the election of lurah has violated Law No. 16/2014, article 32. This research method uses an exploratory qualitative approach combined with governmentality. Primary data collection was done through interviews and observations. Secondary data was collected through mapping journals and books. After the data is collected, validation checks are carried out with the principle of triangulation. Data analysis was carried out by combining theory and field data. The results of the study indicate that there are non-independent ASNs that can create a pseudo-legitimacy for the results of the lurah election.
A clinical study of the pattern of nonvenereal dermatoses of adult male genitalia attending dermatology department in Silchar medical college & hospital
Authors: Boruah Jahnabi , Gupta Bhaskar
Published: June 2022

External genitalia of male is common site for rashes, itching and minor infections. Because of its anatomical variation, the area is always warm, moist and occluded, which predisposes to occur many dematoses. These dermatoses can be divided into two groups: venereal dermatoses and nonvenereal dermatoses. Non-venereal dermatoses are the diseases which are not sexually transmitted.

1: To study the pattern of non-venereal dermatoses of adult male genitalia of patients of age 18 years and above; 2: To study frequency of various non-venereal dermatoses among that population.

The study was conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Silchar Medical College & Hospital, Silchar, Assam over a period of one year extending from 1st June 2018 to 31st May 2019 after satisfying all the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was a clinical observational study (cross sectional study).

In the study, we came across 152 male patients of age 18 years and above. The prevalence of non-venereal dermatoses of male genitalia was found to be 54 per 10,000 populations. The mean age of presentation was 35.5 years. Pearly penile papule was the most common presentation among normal variants with 5.9% patients. Among inflammatory dermatoses eczematous dermatoses was most common dermatoses with 14.47% patient. Among miscellaneous cutaneous genital conditions, vitiligo was the only dermatoses we found with 17.11% patients. Scabies was the most common among infections and infestations with 9.9% patient. Sebaceous cyst was the most common benign tumour with 3.3% patient. Among pre-cancerous lesions, we found 2(1.3%) cases of porokeratosis and 1(0.66%) case of penile horn. We found 3 cases of squamous cell carcinoma (2%) in our study.

With the knowledge of clinical pattern of the non-venereal dermatoses in an area, clinical diagnosis of common dermatoses can be made easily. It is a common misbelieve among the patients that all dermatoses occurring in the genitalia are manifestations of sexually transmitted diseases. So, proper knowledge of these non-venereal dermatoses helps to create awareness among patients
Effect of allergic conjunctivitis on central corneal thickness and intra ocular pressure
Authors: Sharat Soumya , Akshata M K
Published: June 2022

To study effect of allergic conjunctivitis on central corneal thickness and intra ocular pressure.

This was a case control study which included 35 eyes of 20 patients with allergic conjunctivitis compared with 35 eyes of 35 patients of age and sex matched controls. Participants were subjected to complete ophthalmic examination including central corneal thickness(CCT) and intra ocular pressure(IOP) which were measured using ultrasound pachymeter and goldmann’s applanation tonometer respectively.

Comparision of the data between the two groups was done using t test.

The mean age in the study group was 25.23±9.2 years with 60% of the study group constituting male patients indicating male preponderance. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in both groups was 6/24 or better which did not show any statistically significant difference (p>0.05). Mean CCT in the study group was 521.77±5.9µm whereas in the control group was 542.62 ± 5.42 µm which showed statistically significant difference between the two groups (t = 15.396, p < 0.0001). The mean IOP in the study group was 17.08 ± 1.8 mm of hg and the in the control group was found to be 11.79 ± 1.79 mm of hg which did not show any statistically significant difference(p>0.05).

Central corneal thickness was significantly reduced in the allergic conjunctivitis patients compared to controls and IOP did not show any statistically significant difference.
Ocular morbidity pattern in Kashmir – A hospital-based study
Authors: Dubey Gaurav , Saeed Ali , Razvi Jasarath , Kumari Vibha , Ali Jamshed , Bano Subiqa , Chhugan Manju , Kamat Om Shankar , Sharma Komal , Paul Rikta
Published: June 2022

In recent years, some epidemiological surveys of common eye diseases and prevalence and risk factors for blindness and low vision have been carried out in various parts of India. Still, very little information is available on the prevalence of ocular diseases in Jammu Kashmir, particularly those who live in the remote areas of Kashmir.

A total of 234 patients attended the eye OPD, which constituted the study's sample size. The patient was screened, keeping COVID-19 guidelines in mind. Sanitization and social distancing were maintained. Visual acuity was evaluated using Snellen's chart for the literates and illiterate E chart for the illiterates from 6m. Both Objective and subjective refraction was performed on a patient to determine refractive error. Anterior segment was examined with torchlight and magnifying loupe & slit lamp if and where necessary. The fundus was examined on a slit lamp using the +90D or with Direct Ophthalmoscope. Refractive error was quantified in terms of spherical equivalent. The visual acuity of a patient was converted into LOG MAR for statistical calculation.

A total of n=234 patients were examined for evaluation of ocular morbidity, of which 97(41.45%) were male %, and 137(58.55%) were female with a male to female ratio of 7: 10. The mean age of the patients was 36.96 ± 23.93 years.56.8% were diagnosed with refractive error and 30.8% with cataracts. There was a statistically significant relationship between increasing age and cataracts.

As Refractive error and cataracts were the emerging ocular morbidity, the population is living in the remote areas of Kashmir, especially children, should get quality eye care.
Low vision in school aged children- associated factors and effect of low vision aids on functional status
Authors: Haleema A  , Sheeba  C S  , Jasmin L B  , Lessitha N K
Published: June 2022

Low vision is defined as significant reduction of vision that cannot be corrected to normal by standard optical correction, medical treatment or surgery. Global prevalence of low vision in paediatric age group is over 10 times that of paediatric blindness. Low vision aids (LVAs) are optical devices which enhance residual vision by magnifying image of object at the retinal level. Early intervention with LVAs can strengthen the vision of children with low vision, by reducing visual stimulus deprivation at an early age, and hence it improves their quality of life. Aim of this study was to identify factors associated with low vision and to assess functional status of children after using LVAs.

This is a descriptive study conducted among 56 children, between 5 to 15 years age group, attended who visited in a tertiary centre with low vision during a period of 11 years. After taking history, general, systemic and ocular examination, LVAs were prescribed for near and distant vision and were assessed after 2 months. Data analysis was done by using Graphpad quickcalcs internet software.

Out of 56 children included in this study, 71% accepted and 29% denied LVAs for distant vision. 58.5% accepted and 12.5% denied LVAs for near vision. 28.5% did not require LVAs for vision. In older children acceptance of LVAs is found to be significantly higher compared to younger age group.

Majority of patients are satisfied with LVAs and frequently use them. Adequate LVAs are major factors in improving quality of life. There can be deterioration of vision due to ongoing disease, so regular follow-up examinations are also necessary part of management of low vision patient.
Awareness and attitude towards eye donation among rural population
Authors: Prasad Rao Vaishnavi
Published: June 2022

Voluntary eye donation especially among rural areas is less and is associated with lot of myths and gaps in the knowledge.

Aim of the study was to assess the awareness and attitude towards eye donation among rural population.

: Cross-sectional observational study conducted from November 2019 to February 2020, in OPD and eye camps. After written informed consent, self-designed questionnaire in the regional language with dichotomous closed ended questions was given.

: Of 400 people, 47(11.75%) knew only front of the eye can be donated.301 (75.25%) were aware that eye can be donated only after death. 253 (63.25%) mentioned that there is no age limit for eye donation. 298 (74.5%) knew diabetics could donate eyes. Majority of them had no idea about eye donation in infectious diseases such as HIV, HbsAg and were unaware as to who can give consent (111-27.75%), and place of retrieval of the eye 93(23.25%). 92(23%) answered eye should be donated within 6 hours after death. 29 (7.25%) answered that donated eyes can be used in the treatment of corneal disease. 164 (41%) were willing to donate eyes out of which nobility was the major reason for 104 (64%). 236 (59%) were not willing for donation due to fear of disfigurement.

: In our results we observed that awareness for eye donation is less among people of community and majority of them were unwilling to donate eyes. Hence, extensive awareness programs can change the attitude towards eye donation and motivate people to donate eyes. Community awareness is the major chain link for the success of eye donation for corneal transplantation.
Binge watching and its effects on ocular health among young adults
Authors: Moudgil Tania , Sindhwani Adheesh , Kaur Barinder , Arora Amandeep
Published: June 2022

To assess the effects of binge watching on ocular health.

A short term (2 months) descriptive study was conducted on young adults aged 18 years - 26 years of a medical college of North India. Sample size was 492 participants. A pre-validated questionnaire was administered online to the participants collecting data on demographics, attitudes and practices of binge watching and ocular symptoms they experienced. Then they were subjected to ocular examination. Schirmer test 1 and tear break up time were conducted to diagnose dry eye. Data was compared between the two subsets of binge-watching and non-binge-watching, the association between binge-watching and observations were established by chi-square test.

A total of 492 young adults participated in the study. Prevalence of binge-watching among the participants was 54.87%. A significant association was found between the use of streaming services and binge-watching (p-value = 0.002128). A significant association was found between binge-watching and discomfort in eyes (p-value = 0.008882), trouble sleeping (p-value = 0.003455), blurring of vision (p-value = 0.042263) and pain in neck and shoulder (p-value = 0.000042). The binge-watching subset was associated with dry eyes as found by Tear Breakup Time Test (TBUT) (OU p-value= <<0.01).

The practice of binge-watching has a negative effect on ocular health.
Ocular rhinosporidiosis- A case report
Authors: Shilpy Neha , Mukherji Payal
Published: June 2022

We report the clinical manifestations of ocular rhinosporidiosis and its management.

A 25 years old male belonging from rural background, presented to Ophthalmology OPD after being referred from ENT OPD with a painless, reddish-pink, fleshy mass on white portion of the right eye. He had a similar looking mass inside his right nostril. He gave history of some unknown particle entering his right eye and nostril while watering the paddy fields and lesion developed in those places after 4-5 days.

On examination, he had a fleshy, red-coloured mass attached to the bulbar conjunctiva of his right eye, supero-nasal to cornea, about 2.5 mms from the limbus. It had an elevated surface with vessels growing over it which did not bleed on touch. There were small whitish round to oval spots on the surface of the lesion.

The patient was started with tablet Dapsone (100mg BD) for 3months and he underwent excision of conjunctival lesion under local anaesthesia along with cauterization at its base. The excised mass was sent for histopathological examination. Additionally, he was given topical Moxifloxacin (0.5% w/v) eye drops for 2weeks and systemic antibiotics (Amoxy-Clav 625mg BD for 5days) as post surgical prophylaxis. ENT surgeons excised the mass present on the nasal mucosa.

The patient was diagnosed clinically to have conjunctival rhinosporidiosis. This was confirmed by histopathological examination. The patient was followed up for18 months and was asymptomatic with no recurrence of the lesions in the eye or nose.
Ocular manifestations of Hutchinson-Gilford-Progeria syndrome: A rare presentation
Authors: Rahman Sharah , Sultana Chandana , Alam Sarwar , Ul Kadir Syeed Mehbub , Shahid Abdul Muntakim , Alam Rashed , Moinuddin A S M
Published: June 2022

The Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria (HGP) syndrome is an exceptionally rare genetic condition characterized by premature and accelerated aging in children. It is demonstrated by developmental delay along with progressive degenerative changes of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and vascular systems. In this case report, we describe the ocular manifestations of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria (HGP) syndrome of a 20-year-old Bangladeshi boy. The patient had the classic triad of prominent eyes, loss of eyebrows or madarosis and lagophthalmos, which are the most common ocular manifestations.He also developed dry eye, keratinized ocular surface, Meibomian gland dysfunction, vascularized cornea, symblepharon, corneal opacification, and cataract. He had several systemic manifeastations that included senile facies, prominent scalp veins, generalized alopecia with plucked bird appearance, and sclerodermatous changes.
Traumatic optic neuropathy with concealed CRAO following blunt trauma in a young male patient: A rare case report
Authors: Waris Abdul , Saif Mohd , Khan Nida
Published: June 2022

Traumatic Optic Neuropathy (TON) is a condition which results from vulnerable nature of the optic nerve to direct and indirect trauma leading to functional impairment of vision. Several varieties of direct optic nerve injury may be identified: optic nerve avulsion, transection, optic nerve sheath haemorrhage, orbital haemorrhage, and orbital emphysema. Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is the sudden blockage of the central retinal artery, resulting in retinal hypoperfusion, leading to rapidly progressive cellular damage, and vision loss. An embolism is the most common cause of CRAO. The degree of collateralization and the duration of retinal ischemia determines the retinal survival. There are only few reported cases of central retinal artery occlusion caused by blunt traumaWe report a case of traumatic optic neuropathy presenting along with central retinal artery occlusion following a high speed blunt trauma to eye in an otherwise healthy young male.
Complimentary feeding practices in rural areas of Telangana
Authors: K Mahishma , Kumar K Anil
Published: June 2022

Infant feeding practices are critical determinants of survival, growth and development during infancy. Breast feeding is required for child survival, birth spacing and prevention of childhood infections.

Complementary feeding is essential from six months of age while continuing breast feeding to meet the needs of the growing baby.

To study the existing practices of complementary feeding and assess the knowledge and practice gap. Study design: Hospital based, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Setting: In a tertiary care teaching hospital of rural Telangana.

Total 140 mothers with children in the age group of 6-23 months of age.

Participants were randomly selected after informed consent. Data regarding currently following complementary feeding practices was collected in the predesigned, semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed.

Only 56.4% of mothers in the current study initiated feeds at recommended time. Demand feeding was practiced by only 53%. A detailed analysis on the practice of clean feeding methods showed only 37.1% followed cleaning of hands before feeding. Only 28.6% have gained knowledge on infant feeding practices from a qualified person. A majoirty of them followed cultural practices (23.6%) and advices from friends and relatives (40%). Thus, Information, Health education and Communication activities are required to improve breast feeding and weaning practices especially among the low-socio-economic and rural groups.

A detailed analysis on the practice of clean feeding methods showed only 37.1% followed cleaning of hands before feeding. Since good complimentary feeding practices helps in the overall growth and development of child, there should be renewed focus on public health education regarding this in the form of advisory to new parents while discharge from the hospital, regular advisories from community health care workers in the rural areas to the parents.
Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among adolescent girls of Mysore district, Karnataka, India
Authors: Kumar M Santhosh , C Anitha , Prudhvi Srineha
Published: June 2022

Rubella disease, or German measles, is a viral infection caused by the rubella virus. Human is the only known host. Therefore, the rubella virus is a candidate for global eradication because humans are the only known host. In addition, the vaccine against rubella is safe and is highly effective (≥95%) following a single dose.

The current study was conducted to estimate the seroprevalence of rubella in healthy adolescent school girls. The adolescent girls were screened for preventing rubella during pregnancy.

A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2016 and March 2018 for 1.8 years among the Healthy adolescent girls aged 13-16yrs Mysore District. Estimation of serum IgG levels was done by Enzyme immunoassay. There are reports of seronegativity. Therefore, we counselled them, and they were motivated to undergo active immunization. In addition, we elicited a history of MMR or rubella vaccine.

A total of 160 people were studied. Among them152 (95%) participants had a positive outcome for the IgG antibodies. However, only 8(5%) of the participants were tested seronegative for IgG antibodies.

The universal immunization programme encourages the public to take vaccines, but only the serosurveillance studies can help to know the vaccine immunization coverage. This study reflected the epidemiology of rubella seropositivity in the Mysore district between October 2016 and March 2018.
Study of prevalence of anaemia and haematological parameters in children below 12 years
Authors: Shah Nilesh T , Varshney Shivendra , Patel Umang
Published: June 2022

Anaemia is a major global health problem; it results in significant morbidity and mortality among children

85 children below 12 years having anaemia were studied. Complete blood count was done to determine PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Hb %, along with Peripheral smear (PS) study, Reticulocyte count and Serum iron (Fe), Serum B and Folic acid levels were done

Types of anaemia were 50(58.8%) Iron deficiency anaemia, 12(14.1%) Thalassemia, 8 (9.41%) Megaloblastic anaemia, 7(8.23%) Anaemia of acute haemorrhage, 5 (5.88%) Sickle cell anaemia, 2(2.35%) Aplastic anaemia, 1(1.17%) Leukemia. The clinical manifestations were 85 (100%) pallor, 71(83.5%) weakness and fatigability, 32(37.6%) fever, 23(27.05%) 17(20%) shortness of breath, 15(17.6%) hepatomegaly, 12(14.1%) cough, 11(12.9%) history of pica, 11 (12.9%) spleenomegaly, 9(10.5%) petechiae, 8(9.4%) Nausea/vomiting, 8(9.4%) koilonychia, 4(4.7%) hyper pigmentation, 5(5.8%) tremors. Out of the total number of patients screened 18(21.1%) had mild, 39(45.8%) moderate and 28(32.9%) had severe anaemia.

The present study of anaemia had Iron deficiency as the major cause followed by Thalassemia, Megaloblastic anaemia, acute Haemorrhage, Sickle cell anaemia and Aplastic anaemia. This study will be helpful to paediatricians to treat such patients efficiently to avoid morbidity and mortality.
Dietary assessment complements anthropometry in identifying childhood undernutrition: A cross sectional hospital based in children (1-18 years)
Authors: Agarwal Veenu , Yadav Viratveer
Published: June 2022

Parents worried about health of their ward are quite common in a pediatrician clinic. The usual approach is anthropometric assessment only. Present research was an attempt to verify recent recommended concurrent use of dietary assessment along with physical measurements for identifying undernutrition.

It was a hospital based, cross sectional study, enrolled were 1 to18 years old children who attended pediatrics OPD with only complaint being not growing well or not eating well. Detailed anthropometry was done, and children were grouped as normal or underweight, wasted or stunted using available standards. Three-day diet recall data was used along with food frequency questionnaire to assess dietary intakes for all.

Children were placed into four groups-Both anthropometric and dietary failure (BF), Anthropometric failure only (AFO), Dietary failure only (DFO), Neither failure (NF).

The present research included 176 children, of which 102(57.9%) were boys. Dietary failure only (DFO) was found in 64(36.3%) children. Anthropometric failure combined with dietary failure, (BF) found was underweight in 79(44.8 %) and overweight in 9(4.5%) children. Stunting was found in 26(14.8%) children. Proportion of children with anthropometric failure only (AFO) & neither failure (NF) were 13(7.3%) and 11(6.2%) respectively.

Dietary failure was found in more than four fifth (86.3%) children, of which manifest anthropometric failure was present in approximately 44.8% children. Anemia & rickets were found in 88(50%) & 8(4.5%) children.

Both diet and anthropometry are important determinants of nutritional status of an individual but both should be used concurrently to avoid overlooking hidden undernutrition. Most of the times parental concern of their ward not well turns out to be correct.
Iron status in children with attention - Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Pillai Preethi S , Damodaran Deepthi , Rozario Cyril Ignatius
Published: June 2022

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the status of iron stores in children with ADHD and to investigate a possible correlation between serum ferritin levels and severity of ADHD.

60 children aged 3-12 years of age who were diagnosed to have ADHD as per the ICD 10 research Criteria for Hyperkinetic Disorder, were included in this study. After obtaining written informed consent from the child’s guardian, severity score of ADHD was determined using Conner’s Parent Rating Scale(CPRS), and blood investigations including Hb, PCV, blood indices, RDW, and serum ferritin were sent and results were statistically analysed

Serum ferritin levels were between 15-30 ng/ml in 16 children (26.7%) and more than 30 in 44 children (73.3%). The CPRS severity scores were found to be higher among children belonging to the combined (72.7%) and hyperactive (59.4%) categories than among those belonging to the inattentive category (23.5%). The haemoglobin level was found to be low as per the WHO standards in only 3 out of the 60 children studied. All 3 children with Hb<11.5 belonged to the inattentive category. No significant correlation was found between serum ferritin levels and CPRS rating scores.

The iron status in children with ADHD in our study was not suggestive of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency probably occurs in a subset of children with ADHD and illy found. The study also did not find any significant correlation between serum ferritin levels and the severity scores of ADHD on CPRS.
Mucoepidermoid tumor of maxilla: A rare entity
Authors: Sharma Deepti , Sharma Neha
Published: June 2022

Central mucoepidermoid carcinomas are rare neoplasms of the jaw, most commonly presenting in the mandible but in extremely rare cases they may present as a dentigerous cyst of the hard palate. Literature regarding their clinical features and treatment is scanty. In this case report of Mucoepidermoid tumor of the maxilla which presented as a dentigerous cyst, we have discussed the incidence, prevalence, clinical presentation, biological behavior and treatment options of central mucoepidermoid tumor.
Assessment of nutritional status of school going adolescents in rural and urban area of north karnataka: A comparative study
Authors: Patil Manjula S , Sinha Sweta , Halki Sunanda , Sharma Shubham Mohan
Published: June 2022

Adolescence is an important stage of growth and development in the lifespan. Unmet nutritional needs lead to several public health problems such as stunted and retarded growth, impaired mental development, anaemia.

Assessment and comparison of nutritional status of school going adolescents of rural and urban area and the factors affecting the nutritional status of adolescents.

An observational study was conducted among the school going adolescents (10-19 years) studying in government schools in rural and urban area. A pre-designed semi-structured questionnaire was used for socio-demographic profile. Detailed clinical examination including head to toe examination, anthropometry and systemic examination was done to assess the nutritional status.Data was entered in MS Excel and analysed using SPSS and MS Excel. The statistical significance was evaluated at 95% confidence level (p<0.05). Result will be represented in tables.

Eyes appeared paler in 27.22% of rural adolescents compared to 19.44% of urban. Overall prevalence of malnutrition among adolescents was 284 (78.89%) i.e.,75.56% in rural and 82.22% in urban area, in which prevalence ofunder-weight was 269 (74.72%) more in urban 137 (76.11%) compared to rural area 132 (73.33%).

Prevalence of malnutrition (underweight, overweight and obesity) was more in urban area (76.11%) compared to rural area (73.33%) based on IAP-BMIcriteria.
On the Perspectives of Analytical Chronotopography of Early Rus’
Authors: Kozlov Sergei
Published: June 2022

The article is a review on a pioneering monograph “Chronotope of the Rurikid Polity (911–987)” (Moscow: Aquilon, 2020) by A. S. Shchavelev, senior researcher of the Institute of world history at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Reviewer analyzes the heuristic potential of the analytical chronotopography and Shchavelev’s model of the social and political genesis of the Rurikid Polity. Based on the comparative anthropology and critical source studies, A. S. Shchavelev proposed a fundamentally new approach to solving the key issues of Old Russian politogenesis: how was the Rus’ formed in time and space? How did its borders change during the 10th century? How was its managed?How was its connectivity ensured in the vast and sparsely populated area between Kiev and Veliky Novgorod? Reviewed monograph makes a fundamental contribution to a new round of world discussion about the processes of political genesis on the medieval Europe’s periphery, especially in Scandinavia, the Baltic region and Rus’.
“Now Let's Speak about the Trash” (about Collaborationists in the ANC)
Authors: Shubin Vladimir
Published: June 2022

The struggle against the apartheid regime in South Africa gave rise to many heroes, whose symbol was Chris Hani, an underground fighter, a participant in the fighting in Zimbabwe, the chief of staff of the People's Army of the African National Congress — “Umkhonto we Sizwe” (MK), who was killed by a Polish emigrant on April 10 1993. But she also gave birth to traitors, or as they are now preferred to be called, collaborators. The article discusses their complicity with the apartheid regime, starting with state witnesses and ending with “askari”, as Africans who served in the colonial forces were called in East Africa, and in South Africa and Namibia — fighters of Umkhonto we Sizwe and the People's Liberation Army of Namibia, who went over to the side of the racist regime.
Ural Military Officers in the Horn of Africa of the Cold War Era and Their Memoirs: Perceptions of Local Military Conflicts and the Formation of the Refugee Problem
Authors: Alexey Antoshin
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the problem of local military conflicts in the Horn of Africa region of the Cold War era. The author focuses on the perception of these conflicts (first of all, the Somali-Ethiopian war of 1977—1978) by Soviet military officers, whose life turned out to be connected with the Urals. Particular attention is paid to the memoirs of the captain of the air defense forces Leonid Bersenev, who served in Somalia in 1974—1976. The article uses the theoretical developments of Russian specialists who are engaged in the analysis of the psychological and value attitudes of Soviet combatants in local military conflicts in the second half of the 20th century. The article analyzes the living conditions of Soviet officers in Africa in the 1970s, the specifics of their stay in Somalia, Ethiopia and other countries of the region, shows the features of their relationship with the local population. Considerable attention is paid to Captain L. Bersenev’s perception of the Somali regime of S. Barre and its relations with the Soviet Union and China. The author argues that Soviet military personnel made a significant contribution to Ethiopia’s victory over Somalia in 1978. At the same time, the Somali-Ethiopian war is shown in the context of general political processes in the countries of the Horn of Africa during the Cold War era. The conclusion is substantiated that local military conflicts have become the most important factor in the formation of the problem of refugees and displaced persons, which by the end of the 20th — beginning of the 21st centuries became one of the most acute in African countries.
On the Question of the Trends in the Development of Islam in South Africa
Authors: Gribanova Valentina
Published: June 2022

The article discusses the ways of penetration of Islam into South Africa and the forces that played a significant role in its spread in this territory. The development of reformist tendencies in South African Islam during the second half of the 20th century is analyzed. It is noted that although in South Africa there were supporters of progressive trends in the reform of Islam, their number was minimal. There were significantly more adherents of the conservative trend in Islam. The special role of the Deobandi school and the Tablighi Jamaat movement among the supporters of the conservative direction is noted. A review of Muslim organizations that were actively created during the 20th century is given. These organizations were aimed at strengthening Islam in South African society and increasing the number of believers. The strengthening of the role of tarikats — Muslim spiritual orders, in the religious life of South African Muslims from the end of the 20th century is noted. The role of Islamic education, which has been increasing its importance in South Africa in recent decades, is emphasized.
Few Remarks on the Genesis of Political and Dogmatic Problems of Modern Catholicism in China
Authors: Dubrovskaya Dinara V.
Published: June 2022

The paper presents an attempt to fill in some research gaps in the relationships between the Government and Catholics of the People’s Republic of China with the Vatican and with the Catholic Church as a whole. It is a common knowledge, that there are no official ties between Chinese Catholics and the Holy See, which is caused not only by general historical reasons, but also by specific circumstances, which include the tragedy associated with the execution of the Italian pilot of the First World War, Antonio Riva, who lived in Beijing and was executed for trumped up accusations. The publication shows how the relationship between the Chinese authorities and the Papal Throne, already complicated by centuries of misunderstanding, was further undermined due to an insoluble tangle of problems, associated with the non-recognition of Taiwan. Considerable attention is paid to the personality and statements of the Bishop of Beijing Fu Tieshan (1930—2007), being a kind of mouthpiece of the Chinese government in matters of the the authorities’ attitude to both their Catholic citizens and to the Papal Curia. On the example of Fu Tieshan’s rhetoric of the early 80s, who concurrently headed the Chinese Patriotic Association, the author demonstrates the complexity of the Chinese Catholics’ situation, positioned between the “rock” of the CPC and the “hard place” of the Vatican, which holds a rather flexible position on the issue of diplomatic relations with Taiwan, being a necessary condition for building bridges between the Chinese believers and Rome. The paper also pays attention to another hitherto unresolved issue, i.e., the issue of the appointment of Catholic bishops in the PRC: The Vatican is fighting for its right to approve bishops appointed by the Chinese government. The author expresses cautious optimism regarding the possible resolution of the considered problems, with inevitable skepticism singling out the intractable “Taiwan question” in these positive expectations.
Madness of the Society and Madness of the Writer: Wopko Jensma and the Politics of Apartheid
Authors: Kurbak Maria
Published: June 2022

This article focuses on the biography and works of South-African poet, writer and artist Wopko Jensma. He was often referred to as “the first South-African”, implying that he, like no other, was able to merge his own culture — that of Afrikaaners — with mythology, music and languages of black and coloured population of the SAR. His works had been exhibited in the USA and Europe and had been forbidden in his homeland as the consequence of his criticism of Apartheid. Jensma, like no other South-African poet, exploited the theme of loneliness, alienation and restlessness. He was not able to close his eyes on the crimes committed by his nation and unable to demonstrate ignorance towards the suppressed groups of people. This feeling of frustration had been growing and, combined with anxiety and helplessness, at the end brought him to schizophrenia. This article concentrates on the analysis of the challenging creative track pursued by Jensma against the background of historical events of Apartheid period. It demonstrates the way how aggressive politics of the State leads to the development of “sick” society, increasing aggression, disintegration, emergence of “double-thinking”, a maddening feeling of being involved in crime. It clearly gives birth to the trauma, which is extremely difficult to overcome, even for the entire generation — and sometimes even impossible to overcome.
South Africa in BRICS: Expectations and Reality
Authors: Krivushin Ivan
Published: June 2022

The article examines the main results of South Africa’s membership in BRICS and raises the question: to what extent have the hopes regarding South Africa’s membership in this association been realized? The author analyses the relations between South Africa and other BRICS countries in two sectors: 1) trade and investment; 2) political solidarity in the international arena. He comes to the conclusion that South Africa’s accession to BRIC did not lead to a significant intensification of trade with its other members. For the largest BRICS participants — China and India — South Africa remains a supplier of raw materials and a market for finished products. South Africa’s entry into the BRIC club also did not lead to a large-scale increase in FDI flows from other member countries and did not trigger the expansion of its trade relations with Sub-Saharan Africa and the intensification of its economic penetration into the region. The BRICS countries do not present a united front on the world stage and rarely share a common stance on key international issues. Therefore, its membership in the BRICS did not bring South Africa the expected benefits and this country was unable to use the opportunities that opened up for it when joining this association.
The Man and His Cow: the Problem of Settlement of Fulbe-Mbororo People in the Central African Republic
Authors: Ilyin Vladislav
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the problem of the settlement of the Fulbe-Mbororo people on the territory of the modern Central African Republic. For the first time in Russian historiography, an attempt is made to reconstruct the ethnic history of the Fulbe-Mbororo living in the territory of the Central African Republic in the colonial era. Particular attention is paid to the relationship of the Fulbe with the colonial administration. The article analyzes the relationship between the settlement of the fulbe in the territory of the modern Central African Republic and the spread of the zebu population in the country. The French colonial administration considered the development of animal husbandry as a potential for the economic development of the country. The author proves that with proper administrative regulation in the colonial era, it was possible to avoid conflict between Fulani nomads and settled farmers.