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VORONOVSKAYA TYPE RESULTS AND OPERATORS FIXING TWO FUNCTIONS
Authors: Acu Ana Maria , Măduţa Alexandra-Ioana , Rasa Ioan
Published: July 2021

The present paper deals with positive linear operators which fix two functions. The transfer of a given sequence (Ln) of positive linear operators to a new sequence (Kn) is investigated. A general procedure to construct sequences of positive linear operators fixing two functions which form an Extended Complete Chebyshev system is described. The Voronovskaya type formula corresponding to the new sequence which is strongly influenced by the nature of the fixed functions is obtained. In the last section our results are compared with other results existing in literature.
FAST Globular Cluster Pulsar Survey: Twenty-four Pulsars Discovered in 15 Globular Clusters
Authors: Pan Zhichen , Qian Lei , Ma Xiaoyun , Liu Kuo , Wang Lin , Luo Jintao , Yan Zhen , Ransom Scott , Lorimer Duncan , Li Di , Jiang Peng
Published: July 2021

We present the discovery of 24 pulsars in 15 globular clusters (GCs) using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST). These include the first pulsar discoveries in M2, M10, and M14. Most of the new systems are either confirmed or likely members of binary systems. M53C and NGC 6517H and I are the only three pulsars confirmed to be isolated. M14A is a black widow pulsar with an orbital period of 5.5 hr and a minimum companion mass of 0.016 M
⊙. M14E is an eclipsing binary pulsar with an orbital period of 20.3 hr. With the other 8 discoveries that have been reported elsewhere, in total 32 GC pulsars have been discovered by FAST so far. In addition, We detected M3A twice. This was enough to determine that it is a black widow pulsar with an orbital period of 3.3 hr and a minimum companion mass of 0.0125 M
⊙.
New psychropotid species (Echinodermata Holothuroidea Elasipodida) of the Western Pacific with phylogenetic analyses
Authors: Yu Chuan , Zhang Dongsheng , Zhang Ruiyan , Wang Chunsheng
Published: July 2021

Holothurians of the family Psychropotidae are widely distributed, but remain least studied deep-sea holothurians. On an expedition in the Western Pacific, six psychropotid specimens were collected by the Jiaolong human operated vehicle (HOV). Through morphological examination, four of them were identified as a new species, Benthodytes jiaolongi sp. nov., which was characterized as having minute papillae, narrow brims, and terminal anus; the ossicles were either rods or primary crosses. The remaining two specimens were identified as Psychropotes verrucicaudatus Xiao, Gong, Kou & Li, 2019, which was first recorded at the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the classification status of B. jiaolongi and P. verrucicaudatus, and indicated a paraphyletic relationship within the genus Benthodytes. The new species clustered with Benthodytes sanguinolenta and was separated from the clade containing the other Benthodytes species.
Harceler pour mieux faire disparaître
Authors: Caillaux Nathanaël , Henriot Patrick
Published: July 2021

Les autorités livrent un combat sans merci aux migrant·es à Calais, visant à chasser de la région les personnes exilées loin de leur voie de passage vers le Royaume-Uni. Tous les coups deviennent permis et il reste peu de chose des droits fondamentaux des personnes exilées. La violence et le harcèlement policiers constituent le dernier degré de la stratégie de dissuasion, contraignant l’État à réprimer aussi les citoyen·nes qui veulent alerter sur cette situation.
Une frontière qui ignore les mineurs
Authors: Boittiaux Camille , Caquot Antoine
Published: July 2021

À la frontière franco-britannique, les réponses apportées pour protéger les mineurs isolés étrangers (MIE) sont insuffisantes, inégales et sous-dimensionnées : leur prise en charge, qui repose beaucoup sur les équipes et la volonté politique du conseil départemental, est très différente suivant qu’ils se trouvent dans le Nord ou le Pas-de-Calais. Dans les deux cas, elle reste inadaptée dans un contexte de violence généralisée à l’égard des exilé·es, pour lesquel·les la fuite et la dissimulation restent les seules stratégies de survie.
Avant Calais, Sangatte
Authors: Le Gisti
Published: July 2021

Paru une première fois dans le n° 47-48 de Plein droit sous le titre « Des milliers de fantômes en camp », cet article est tiré du rapport d’une mission menée par cinq organisations au mois d’octobre 2000 auprès des autorités et des associations locales, ainsi que des gestionnaires du « centre d’hébergement et d’accueil d’urgence humanitaire » de Sangatte. Revenir sur les conditions de la fermeture, en 2002, du « camp de Sangatte », qui avait vu passer quelque 70000 personnes en trois ans 1 , nous a paru utile pour souligner l’absurdité d’une politique répétitive de harcèlement des exilé⋅es qui perdure encore près de vingt ans plus tard.
Effects of a xylanase and beta-glucanase enzyme combination on growth performance of broilers fed maize-soybean meal-based diets
Authors: Gilani S. , Gracia M.I. , Barnard L. , Dersjant-Li Y. , Millán C. , Gibbs K.
Published: July 2021

The following study evaluated effects of a xylanase and beta-glucanase combination on growth performance of broilers fed energy reduced versus nutritionally adequate maize-soybean meal-based diets. A total of 648, one-day-old male broilers (Ross 308) were assigned to floor-pens (24 birds/pen, nine pens/treatment, three treatments) in a randomised block design. Treatments included: (1) a nutritionally adequate positive control diet (PC); (2) a negative control (NC) diet in which energy, crude protein and digestible amino acids were reduced by 3.4% (-105 kcal apparent metabolisable energy), 2.3% and 1.2 to 3.0% vs PC, respectively; and (3) NC plus a xylanase and beta-glucanase combination that supplied 1,220 U xylanase and 152 U beta-glucanase per kilogram of final feed. All diets contained a background of 500 FTU/kg phytase and were offered to birds ad libitum. Birds fed NC showed reduced average daily gain (ADG) by -6.1% (P<0.05); increased feed conversion ratio (FCR) by 9.2 points (P<0.05), and overall (d 1-35) body weight corrected FCR which was increased by 9.4 points (P<0.05) vs the PC group. Enzyme supplementation increased final BW (+4.2%, P<0.05), ADG (+5.4%, P<0.05) and tended to reduce FCR (+7.5 points, P=0.054) from d 22-35 vs NC, without affecting average daily feed intake. Improvements in performance due to the enzyme combination were equivalent to performance on the PC diet in all cases. The results suggested that significant improvements in growth performance of broilers fed maize-soybean meal-based diets which had been reduced in energy and nutrients can be realised by supplementation with xylanase in combination with beta-glucanase.
Nutrient composition ofMacrotermes species consumed in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Netshifhefhe S.R. , Duncan F.D.
Published: July 2021

The edibleMacrotermes termite species play an important role in food security and livelihoods of many rural families in communities in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. This study was undertaken to determine the nutritional composition of soldier castes of the two most commonly consumedMacrotermes species in the district;Macrotermes falciger andMacrotermes natalensis. Proximate composition showed that crude protein content ofM. falciger was higher (19.3%) than those ofM. natalensis (14.4%). ForM. natalensis, the highest mineral element was potassium (1,102 mg/100 g) followed by iron (992 mg/100 g), while for both species, the least common mineral was nickel (1.02 mg/100 g). The termites were high in dry matter and the energy content was significantly higher (P<0.001) inM. falciger thanM. natalensis. This study revealed thatM. falciger andM. natalensis have high nutritional qualities that could contribute to improvements in human health. However,M. falciger is the preferred species possibly due to the larger size of the soldier caste and higher nutritional value.
Asymptotic behavior for the solutions to a bistable-bistable reaction diffusion equation
Authors: Lai Pengchao , Li Qi
Published: July 2021

In this paper we consider the reaction diffusion equation \begin{document}$ u_t = u_{xx} + f(u) $\end{document} with bistable-bistable type of nonlinearities, that is, \begin{document}$ f $\end{document} has five nonnegative zeros: \begin{document}$ 0<\alpha_1 <\alpha_2<\alpha_3 <\alpha_4 $\end{document}, and it is of bistable type on \begin{document}$ [0,\alpha_2] $\end{document} and \begin{document}$ [\alpha_2, \alpha_4] $\end{document}. We study the asymptotic behavior for the solutions under different conditions for \begin{document}$ k_4 : = \int_0^{\alpha_4} f(s) ds $\end{document} and \begin{document}$ k_2: = \int_0^{\alpha_2} f(s) ds $\end{document}. In case \begin{document}$ k_4 > k_2 > 0 $\end{document} (resp. \begin{document}$ k_4 > k_2 = 0 $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ k_2 < 0 < k_4 $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ k_2 < k_4 = 0 $\end{document}), we find 5 (resp. 3, 3, 1) possible choices for the \begin{document}$ \omega $\end{document}-limit of the solution.
Identification of Functional Domains of CXCL14 Involved in High-Affinity Binding and Intracellular Transport of CpG DNA
Authors: Iwase Rina , Naruse Naoto , Nakagawa Miho , Saito Risa , Shigenaga Akira , Otaka Akira , Hara Takahiko , Tanegashima Kosuke
Published: July 2021

Some CXC chemokines, including CXCL14, transport CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) into dendritic cells (DCs), thereby activating TLR9. The molecular basis of this noncanonical function of CXC chemokines is not well understood. In this study, we investigated the CpG ODN binding and intracellular transport activities of various CXC chemokines and partial peptides of CXCL14 in mouse bone marrow–derived dendritic cells. CXCL14, CXCL4, and CXCL12 specifically bound CpG ODN, but CXCL12 failed to transport it into cells at low dose. CXCL14 N-terminal peptides 1–47, but not 1–40, was capable of transporting CpG ODN into the cell, resulting in an increase in cytokine production. However, both the 1–47 and 1–40 peptides bound CpG ODN. By contrast, CXCL14 peptides 13–50 did not possess CpG ODN binding capacity or transport activity. The chimeric peptides CXCL12 (1–22)–CXCL14 (13–47) bound CpG ODN but failed to transport it. These results suggest that amino acids 1–12 and 41–47 of CXCL14 are required for binding and intracellular transport of CpG ODN, respectively. We found that an anti-CXCL14 Ab blocked cell-surface binding and internalization of the CpG ODN/CXCL14 complex. On the basis of these findings, we propose that CXCL14 has two functional domains, one involved in DNA recognition and the other in internalization of CXCL14-CpG DNA complex via an unidentified CXCL14 receptor, which together are responsible for eliciting the CXCL14/CpG ODN-mediated TLR9 activation. These domains could play roles in CXCL14-related diseases such as arthritis, obesity-induced diabetes, and various types of carcinoma.
Hutchinson’s tree
Authors: Bonatti Enrico
Published: July 2021

"There is a story, perhaps apocryphal, of the distinguished British biologist, J.B.S. Haldane, who found himself in the company of a group of theologians. On being asked what one could conclude as to the nature of the Creator from a study of his creation, Haldane is said to have answered “An inordinate fondness for beetles!”.
Anisotropic properties study of Lac du Bonnet granite specimens: report #5
Authors: Jackson R
Published: July 2021

Compressive and shear wave velocity measurements, as well as uniaxial compression testing, were conducted on samples obtained from boreholes located in the Lac du Bonnet batholith near Pinawa, Manitoba. The purpose of the study is to ascertain if any anisotropy
in terms of the uniaxial mechanical properties exists in the Lac du Bonnet samples and, if so, to what extent. This is the fifth in a series of anisotropy reports and offers a summary of all data generated to date. Also included are the best fit ellipsoids calculated for the uniaxial compressive
strengths, 50% secant and 50% tangent moduli of each borehole. Mean maximum anisotropies for all boreholes of 1.54, 1.33 and 1.31 were determined for the uniaxial compressive strength, 50% secant and 50% tangent moduli, respectively. Statistical analysis of the 50% tangent moduli
values, however, indicated that results from boreholes 001-041-MOD1, 206-012-MOD1 and 001-275-MOD2 did not belong to the same population as the remaining nine holes. Eliminating these holes results in a mean maximum 50% tangent modulus anisotropy of 1.13 which indicates a relatively isotropic
rock type in terms of deformational properties at stress levels equal to 50% of the uniaxial failure strength. It is recommended that all results be rotated into a common coordinate axis where one ellipsoidal fit can be conducted. Further analysis of the secant and tangent moduli determined at
stress levels comparable to those found on the operating levels of the URL is also recommended.
Paleoenvironmental analyses and revised lithostratigraphic assignments for 28 wells of the Hopedale and Saglek basins, offshore eastern Canada
Authors: Dafoe L T
Published: July 2021

During the Early Cretaceous, rifting began between the paleo-North American and Greenland plates, eventually resulting in the development of the Labrador Sea, Davis Strait, and Baffin Bay regions. Along the western side of the Labrador Sea, the Labrador margin
includes the Hopedale Basin and southern portion of the Saglek Basin. The Saglek Basin continues northwards into western Davis Strait, extending along the southeast Baffin Shelf. These depocentres record sedimentation from the Early Cretaceous syn-rift phase, late rift phase in the Late Cretaceous,
drift phase or period of seafloor spreading in the latest Cretaceous to earliest Oligocene, and in the post-drift phase from the earliest Oligocene to Pleistocene. A total of 28 wells intersect the Mesozoic-Cenozoic section in these basins and document an important stratigraphic record for the
region. Studies of these wells have included lithostratigraphic, biostratigraphic, and paleoenvironmental analyses, some with a regional or semi-regional undertaking. However, more recent studies have provided new understandings of the age and distribution of the eight formations that make up the
stratigraphic succession along the margin. The present study focuses on incorporating existing well data to develop comprehensive and consistent paleoenvironmental interpretations for the wells of the Labrador margin and southeast Baffin Shelf. Lithological, well log, fossil content, and core
descriptions are presented and interpreted to produce a regional understanding of paleoenvironmental change through time. In addition, lithostratigraphic boundaries and respective type and reference sections are modified to better fit lithological changes, well-log breaks, biostratigraphic hiatuses,
and/or abrupt paleoenvironment changes. This revised paleoenvironmental and lithostratigraphic framework will help to serve future basin history studies in the region.
An investigation of plane arrester continuous burn test protocols
Authors: Dainty E E , Lobay G
Published: July 2021

Part A of this paper consists of an investigation of the effect of velocity and mixture concentration on the time to flashback of flame arresters employing different types of flame arresting media. It was determined that-propane-air-mixtures in the vicinity of
stoichiometric concentrations produced - minimum times to flashback, and that velocity plays a major role in determining the time to flashback, as does the type of media used in the flame arrester. The heat distribution through a conventional flat-faced arrester element was found to be relatively
uniform if the gas velocity distribution was accordingly uniform.
Part B of this paper analyzes four testing protocols in light of the findings of Part A. Conclusions were made that the protocols do not provide worst-case test conditions, do not provide a reliable indication of flame arrester performance, are not repeatable, and do not subject equitable test
conditions to units from different manufacturers. General recommendations are made on how a flame arrester endurance burn test should be structured.
Further study on source parameters at Quirke mine, Elliot Lake, Ontario
Authors: Chen S
Published: July 2021

A further analysis on source parameters for thirty-seven mining-induced seismic events at Quirke Mine, Elliot Lake, Ontario, has been carried out to study the self-similarity assumption in scaling law of seismic spectrum for mining-induced microearthquakes, and
to understand the focal mechanism in the mine. Evidence from high P-wave energy in a ratio Ep/Es of 5% to 30%, and about 80% of the events with Es/Ep <10% support the statement that most of the events for the data set in the mine are most likely to be candidates for
nondouble-couple focal mechanisms. They are also characterized by low stress release, especially low apparent stress under the limit of 0.2 Au, and a low total seismic energy. For the same seismic moment, the total energy values vary within a range of 10 KPa to 200 KPa of apparent stress, which
agrees with data from the coal mine (HRM) in Germany. Also it is found that the Gutenberg-Richter energy evaluation fits very well with the combined data set of magnitudes for Quirke Mine (0.7 to 2.3 Mn), and for HRM (1.2 to 2.3 ML). For the same total seismic energy, the apparent stress is limited
by 80 GN.m and 800 GN.m of seismic moment. The observed stress drop is dependent on the seismic moment, which implies a breakdown in scaling law for events induced by mining. An analysis of peak particle velocity and acceleration presents the evidence for seismic attenuation over the fractured zone
above the rockburst area in the mine.
The use of tracer gases to determine dust dispersion patterns and ventilation parameters in a mineral processing plant
Authors: Grenier M , Hardcastle S , Kunchur G , Butler K
Published: July 2021

A study was conducted in a fluorspar milling and processing plant to assess the effectiveness of tracer gases as a reliable supplement to conventional air monitoring and ventilation measurements. In the course of this study, respirable dust and quartz
concentrations were measured. Tracer gas releases were used to analyze the direction and the rate of spread of contaminants from various points in the plant. These releases also allowed the quantitative determination of air residence time and contaminant clearance times. Tracer gases also proved
valuable in interpreting airborne dust data. Results from this study indicate that tracers show good potential in helping industrial hygienists obtain useful quantitative data when trying to characterize ventilation and to pinpoint dust problems in this type of industrial
setting.
Altered Oral Intake During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: Singh Suvir , Singh Kanwarpal , Singh Jagdeep , Paul Davinder , Jain Kunal
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

Hospitalization for stem cell transplantation leads to reduced oral intake, often requiring parenteral nutrition (PN). Preserving enteral nutrition sustains gut mucosa and microbiota and potentially reduces long-term complications. We provide a short report on patterns of altered dietary intake in stem cell transplant recipients and simple measures that can be taken to mitigate the same.

Methods:

Patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation over an 11 month period were included. Baseline calorie and protein intake was calculated according to the National Institute of Nutrition (India) guidelines. Steps to maintain oral intake included: patient education pretransplant, allowance of home food and packaged food (cookies/chocolates), shift to semisolid or liquid diet, and symptomatic local analgesia for all patients with mucositis.

Results:

A total of 16 patients were included in the analysis, (male:female = 10:6), with a median age of 43 years (range, 6–67). Median body mass index at baseline was 22.5 kg/m2 (range, 11.9–31.8 kg/m2). Median calorie intake at baseline was 26.8 kcal/kg/day (range, 18–51) and protein intake was 0.47 g/kg/day (range 0.19–0.87). During the course of treatment, maximum grade of mucositis was grade III in 9 and grade II in seven patients. The median caloric deficit from baseline at lowest intake was -79% (range, +11 to − 96%), with the nadir occurring by median day 6.5 (range,-1–12). At the time of discharge, the median oral intake was 70% of baseline (range, −1.2% to + 175%). Most patients had a median of − 4.3% (range, −15% to + 0.4%) of weight loss at discharge. No patient required PN during admission. One patient died as a result of regimen-related toxicity.

Conclusions:

Patients undergoing stem cell transplantation demonstrated significantly low oral intake at admission which further significantly reduced over the course of hospitalization. Pretransplant optimization of calorie intake, patient education, dietary modification, and in-hospital symptomatic control along with daily monitoring of calorie intake is essential so that reduction can be picked up early and corrective actions are taken.
Evaluation of Vitamin-D, Calcium, and Phosphorus Levels Among Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Malwa Belt of Punjab
Authors: Nigah Sohan Lal , Jagota Gagandeep , Singh Saranpal , Goyal Gitanjali
Published: July 2021

Background:

Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or noninsulin-dependent diabetes is an endocrinological disease of impaired metabolism of carbohydrates. T2DM is increasing both nationally and worldwide at an alarming rate. In intermediary metabolism, including enzyme activities, electrical gradients and cellular function Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus play an important role. Disturbances in the levels of Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus were found to be associated with T2DM. The present study is aimed to evaluate the levels of Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus levels in 300 patients, of which 150 were nondiabetic healthy individuals (control) and 150 were T2DM patients.

Materials and Methods:

A volume of 5 ml of the blood sample was taken after 12 h of overnight fasting by complete aseptic means from the antecubital vein with the sterilized disposable syringe for fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPPG), glycated hemoglobin, serum 25 hydroxy (OH) Vitamin D (25[OH]D), calcium, and phosphorus.

Results:

Of 150 type-2 diabetic and 150 nondiabetic group, there was a significant statistical difference between the diabetic and nondiabetic group for FPG (P < 0.001), PPPG (P < 0.001), 25(OH) D (P < 0.001), calcium (P < 0.001), and phosphorus (P < 0.001). 25(OH) D, calcium, and phosphorus levels were decreased in T2DM patients as compared to the control group.

Conclusion:

This study revealed that there is a significant decrease in the levels of Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus in Type-2 diabetic patients, which may be an important factor in the early onset of the disease in susceptible individuals.
A Study on Bacteriological Profile and the Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern in Cases of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in Haroti Region
Authors: Garg Archana , Agarwal Lakshmi , Gupta Mamta , Mathur Rishabh
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is one of the common hearing problems which can cause many complications if not treated properly. Hence, the study aims to identify the bacterial isolates causing CSOM and to study their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern.

Materials and Methods:

The study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in Kota from May 2019 to January 2020. Three hundred and seventy patients of CSOM with discharge attending the ENT outpatient department were included in the study. Swabs were taken and sent immediately to the microbiology laboratory and processed. Bacterial isolates were identified using standard methods and antibiotic susceptibility testing was done.

Results:

Pseudomonas was the most predominant bacteria isolated followed by Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, Enterobacter spp., Proteus spp., Streptococcus pneumonia, Klebsiella spp., Enterococcus and Acinetobacter spp.

Conclusions:

The present study helped in knowing the bacteriological profile of the cases of CSOM. Empirical treatment may not be successful in all cases because of the emergence of resistant organisms. Hence, it is advisable to do an antibiogram before starting the treatment.
Assessment of Kayakalp yojna in public health-care facilities in Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Ganju Sunite A. , Gupta Alka , Ganju Shriya , Gautam Neha
Published: July 2021

Background:

Maintenance of a clean environment in a hospital is challenging and at the same time crucial for patient safety. The importance of the hospital environment in patient care has received worldwide attention, especially in infection prevention and control. The Ministry of Health and Family welfare launched “Kayakalp Yojna,” an initiative to promote cleanliness and enhance the quality of public health facilities.

Objective:

This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the implementation of the Kayakalp initiative in public health-care facilities of Himachal Pradesh.

Material and Methods:

This analytical study was conducted to assess the impact of Kayakalp Yojna in six thematic areas; hospital/facility upkeep, sanitation and hygiene, waste management, infection control (IC), supportive services, and hygiene promotion in government hospitals using the Kayakalp assessment tool in the state of Himachal Pradesh in 2017–2018.

Results:

Post implementation of Kayakalp Yojna, there was an average improvement of 20% in the total scores of the hospitals from internal assessment to external assessment. Four of the 12 district hospitals, three of the 89 community health centers, and 26 of the 475 public health centers scored more than 70% in the external assessment.

Conclusion:

The Kayakalp assessment results give an insight to the problem areas and present a possibility to improve the public health facilities.
Why and How to Attend a Medical Conference
Authors: Sharma M Vishnu
Published: July 2021

It is important to attend medical conferences for professional development. Proper planning and focus during the conference is essential for a good outcome. In this article, we briefly discuss how to plan and make the best use of attending a medical conference.
Does Infertility Affect the Quality of Life of Infertile Women? A Study in a Gynecology Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital of Kolkata
Authors: Dutta Deepta , Dasgupta Aparajita , Roy Soumit , Taklikar Chandra Shekhar , Ghosh Debdatta , Paul Bobby
Published: July 2021

Background:

Infertility, which is an inability to conceive after a prolonged time period, is a neglected domain of reproductive health. Infertility affects couples physically and psychologically and leads to discrimination and stigma in society, especially to women. Various sociodemographic, physiological, and environmental attributes and access to health care may interplay with the quality of life (QoL) of the women afflicted with infertility.

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to assess the QoL and its predictors among women diagnosed with infertility.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 247 women diagnosed with infertility and receiving treatment for at least 6 months at a gynecology outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital of Kolkata.

Results:

The mean (±standard deviation) score of total ferti-QoL was 65.76 (±11.15). Differential mean scores were observed in domains of ferti-QoL such as emotional (58.49 ± 12.75), body/mind (47.67 ± 16.14), relational (78.36 ± 15.51), social (60.71 ± 12.43), core (61.31 ± 12.71), environment (80.09 ± 10.77), tolerability (70.95 ± 11.97), and treatment (76.44 ± 10.36). Nearly half of them also reported abuse in terms of verbal (50.6%) and physical (6.9%). On multivariable analysis, unsatisfactory QoL was significantly associated with age above 32 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.76, confidence interval [CI] = 1.07–7.12), increasing duration of infertility (AOR = 1.46, CI = 1.17–1.82), and presence of chronic diseases (AOR = 2.21, CI = 1.01–4.83).

Conclusion:

There is, till date, no provision of management for women suffering from infertility in the Reproductive and Child Health Programme. The problem of infertility must be considered as a public health problem, and all policymakers, health administrators, and other stakeholders should come forward with exemplary guidelines specially targeted for providing relief to these affected women in every stratum of the health-care system.
Laser keratomileusis in treatment of anisometropic amblyopia in adults
Authors: Ajla Pidro , Melisa Ahmedegović-Pjano , Ivana Mravičić , Senad Grišević , Alma Biščević , Aida Pidro
Published: July 2021

PURPOSE:

To compare and evaluate improvement in corrected distant visual acuity (CDVA) between myopia and hyperopia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in adult patients with anisometropic amblyopia.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This prospective clinical study included 103 amblyopic eyes (103 patients), which underwent LASIK correction of refractive error from January 2013 to January 2018. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), CDVA, spherical equivalent (SE), postoperative astigmatism, and intraocular pressure were evaluated at time points of 1, 6, and 12 months.

RESULTS:

Patients were divided into two groups according to refractive error. Group 1: Forty-six patients with myopia and Group 2: Fifty-seven patients with hyperopia. Mean CDVA (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution [logMAR]) preoperatively was 0.23 ± 0.16 in Group 1 and 0.40 ± 0.19 in Group 2. Postoperative CDVA (logMAR) was 0.17 ± 0.13 in Group 1 and 0.32 ± 0.17 in Group 2. There was statistically significant increase in UDVA (P < 0.0001) postoperatively and no change during the follow-up period of 12 months in both groups. Group 1 showed more expectable results, 95% of variability SE achieved was dependent on SE intended (R2 = 0.95), while in Group 2, the percentage was slightly lower of expected 87% (R2 = 0.87). There was statistical significance in respect of CDVA change postoperatively and preoperatively in both groups. Correlation factors are low, in Group 1 r = −0.53 and in Group 2 r = −0.39.

CONCLUSION:

LASIK can improve CDVA in a considerable portion of amblyopic eyes, both myopic and hyperopic. Eyes with better initial CDVA and those with myopia were associated with greater improvement in postoperative CDVA.
Sodobna slovenska kompozicijska praksa in muzikologija
Authors: Pompe Gregor
Published: July 2021

V članku avtor shematično pregleda stanje v sodobni metodologiji muzikološke stroke in sočasni kompozicijski praksi s posebnim ozirom na slovensko ustvarjalnost. Pri tem se razkrivajo številne duhovnozgodovinske vzporednice: tako sodobno muzikologijo kot kompozicijo je zaznamovalo postmodernistično razsrediščenje, sobivanje povsem disparatnega in pluralizem. V ospredju ni samo ena metodološka paradigma, zato se poudarek iz metode prenaša na preiskovani predmet, hkrati pa je podrta epistemološka hierarhija. Temu ustrezno je kompozicijo zaznamoval dokončni razpad skladateljskega metiera – skladatelj danes ne more več obvladovati celotnega kompozicijskega arzenala, zaradi česar je še bolj pomembna vez med mislijo o glasbi (muzikologija) in glasbenim mišljenjem (kompozicija). V nadaljevanju avtor analizira skladateljske zapise v koncertnih listih in v njih išče verbalne ostanke glasbenega mišljenja. Pregled takih zapisov razkriva različno stopnjo reflektiranosti skladateljskih misli, ki segajo od prigodniških, tavtoloških zapisov, navajanja okoliščin, ki so pripeljale do ideje za skladbo, poetičnega programa, do analitičnih prerezov skladb in predstavljanja kompozicijske ali strukturalne problematike. Skladatelji, zavezani modernističnim iskanjem, namenjajo več pozornosti misli o glasbi in živijo v ozki zvezi z muzikološkim razgrajevanjem sodobne ustvarjalnosti, manj pa so reflektirana snovanja skladateljev, ki postavljajo svoje delo v zvezo s postmodernizmom. Kvantitativno prevladuje slednja skupina skladateljev, zato je odkrita slaba povezanost med slovensko kompozicijsko prakso in muzikologijo.
Electromechanical Study the Wind Energy Conversion System Based DFIG and SCIG Generators
Authors: Bellarbi Samir
Published: July 2021

Generally speaking, asynchronous generators are used more frequently in medium power in wind energy conversion systems WECS applications. Depending on the power electronics converter used in the specific application, the operation of the asynchronous machine can be controlled in nested speed torque loops, using different torque control algorithms. Because WECS are highly nonlinear systems, but with smooth nonlinearities, a possible optimal control design solution can be the maximum power point tracking MPPT in this paper. This research describes a comparison of the power quality for wind power systems based on two generators: the squirrel-cage induction generator (SCIG), the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG). At first, we simulated SCIG and DFIG in MATLAB/Simulink and investigates the impact of this generators on the power system stability for compare the results and to comment on the best option based on the output characteristics of the generator and wind turbine. The technical objective of this research is to choose the most suitable generator adaptive with changing wind speeds and the most energy production
İlköğretim Öğrencilerine Rol Oynama (Rol-Play) Yöntemi ile Uygulanan El Hijyeni Eğitiminin Öğrencilerin El Yıkama Bilgi ve Becerilerine Etkisi
Authors: YUMRU Hatice , KOÇ Şerife
Published: July 2021

Giriş: Doğru el hijyeni alışkanlığı, enfeksiyon hastalıklarının önlenmesinde, okul ortamında yayılımını engellemede, enfeksiyon hastalıklarına bağlı tedavi maliyetlerini ve okul devamsızlığını azaltmada öğrencilere kazandırılması gereken en temel bilgi ve beceridir. Küçük yaşlarda öğrenilen kişisel hijyen uygulamalarının kalıcı bir davranış haline gelmesinin daha kolaydır. Bu nedenle ilköğretim çağında verilen hijyen eğitimleri çok önemlidir. Bireyin, ailenin ve toplumun sağlığını korumak, geliştirmek ve doğru sağlık davranışları kazandırmak amacıyla planlı sağlık eğitimleri yapmak, hemşirelerin en önemli rolleri ve temel görevleri arasındadır. Amaç: Bu çalışma ilköğretim öğrencilerine Rol Oynama (Rol-Play) yöntemi ile uygulanan el hijyeni eğitiminin öğrencilerin el yıkama bilgi ve becerilerine etkisini değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Araştırma tek grup ön test-son test tasarımda Mayıs 2019-Haziran 2019 tarihlerinde, Karaman ilindeki bir ilköğretim okulunda 3. ve 4. sınıfta öğrenim gören 194 öğrenci ile yapıldı. Veriler Sosyo-Demografik Özellikler Formu ve Doğru El Yıkama Değerlendirme Formu ile toplandı. Çalışma sonunda elde edilen veriler Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)-21.00 programı kullanılarak kaydedilmiş ve veriler normal dağılıma uyup uymadığına göre uygun tanımlayıcı (sıklık, yüzde, vb.), ilişki arayıcı (McNemar) istatistik analizlerle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Öğrenciler ellerini en fazla kirlendiği zaman (%94.3) yıkadıklarını bildirmişlerdir. Öğrencilerin eğitim öncesi ve sonrası el hijyeni bilgi ve becerileri karşılaştırıldığında, el yıkama eğitimi sonrası öğrencilerin el yıkamaya ilişkin bilgi ve becerilerinde eğitim öncesine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark saptanmıştır (p<.001). Sonuç: Rol Oynama (Rol-Play) yöntemi kullanılarak yapılan el hijyeni eğitimi sonrasında çocukların bilgi ve becerilerinde olumlu yönde artış saptanmıştır. Bu çalışmada kullanılan rol-play yöntemi çocuklara eğlenerek öğretmeyi sağlamış ve destekleyici bir eğitim yöntemi olarak kullanılmıştır.
Psikiyatri Hemşireliği Alanında Önemli Bir Yapı: Aile Dayanıklılığı
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA DUMAN Zekiye , SARI Ayşe
Published: July 2021

Aile dayanıklılığı kavramı, bir sistem olarak ailenin yaşamış olduğu güçlüklere karşı koyma ve toparlanma becerisi olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Bireysel dayanıklılıktan farklı olarak aile dayanıklılığı sistemsel bir bakış açısı ile aile üyelerinin ayrı ayrı dayanıklılık özelliklerine değil, sistem olarak ailenin dayanıklılığına odaklanmaktadır. Aileye dayanıklılık kazandıran üç anahtar dayanıklılık süreci tanımlanmıştır. Bunlar “Aile İnanç Sistemleri”, “Organizasyon (Örgüt) Kalıpları” ve “İletişim/Problem Çözme Süreçleri” dir. Özellikle ailelerle çalışan hemşirelerin bu dayanıklılık süreçlerini güçlendirecek aile müdahaleleri planlamaları ailelerin kriz durumları ile başetmesinde yardımcı olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Orem’in Öz Bakım Eksikliği Kuramına Göre Diyabet Teknolojileri
Authors: POLAT Gökşen , ÜNSAL AVDAL Elif
Published: July 2021

Diyabet ülkemizde ve tüm dünyada en sık görülen kronik hastalıklardan biridir. Sürekli bakım ve takip gerektirmesi ve yönetimi iyi sağlanmadığı zaman komplikasyonları sebebi ile sağlık harcamalarının büyük bir kısmında yer almaktadır. Bu harcamaları ve komplikasyonları en aza indirmek için bireyin kendi öz bakımını sağlayarak diyabeti yönetebilmesi gerekir. Gelişen teknoloji hayatımızı kolaylaştırır, yaşamı daha konforlu hale getirir. Diğer alanlarda olduğu gibi sağlık alanında da birçok teknolojik gelişmeler mevcuttur. Diyabetin sık görülen bir kronik hastalık olması sebebiyle diyabet teknolojileri de günden güne gelişmektedir. Geliştirilen bu teknolojiler diyabetli bireyin hastalığını yönetebilmesi amacıyla üretilmektedir. Bu da öz bakımına katkı sağladığı anlamına gelmektedir. Bu literatür derlemede öz bakım kavramının yer aldığı hemşirelik teorilerinden olan Orem Öz Bakım Eksikliği Kuramı ele alınarak diyabet teknolojileri incelenmiştir.
AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA LEITURA NO ESPAÇO ESCOLAR: APONTAMENTOS TEÓRICOS E PRÁTICOS
Authors: Maria Zanezi Peres Sonia
Published: July 2021

Diante dos desafios da educação no século XXI, com a incorporação das tecnologias nos diversos espaços, surge a necessidade de aprimorar os espaços escolares, na busca de torna-los atrativos e que cumpram seu papel social que é a aprendizagem. A leitura é necessária em qualquer fase da vida do indivíduo e é no espaço escolar que ela se decodifica com profissionais que se dedicam ao fazer pedagógico. Em meio a tais desafios no espaço escolar, os espaços de leitura são fundamentais para complementar o aprendizado em sala de aula. A biblioteca escolar é um local propício a leitura, pesquisa e conta em grande maioria de acervos literários e científicos da qual a comunidade escolar pode utilizar e aperfeiçoar os conhecimentos científicos e “viajar” no mundo das letras.
Early Modern Homophobia in Edward II and the Life and Death of John Atherton
Authors: ŞANAL Yasemin
Published: July 2021

Same sex relationships, especially among males, have always been a controversial issue throughout the history. The intolerance, fear, hatred of, or prejudice against homosexuality is called ‘homophobia’, which has long existed side by side with homosexuality. People who do not follow conventional gender norms usually experience discrimination and harassment by homophobic people. Furthermore, homophobia could lead to violence, and as is seen in the history, it could even send those who are accused of sodomy and/or buggery, the terms that were used to refer same sex relationships, to the gallows, as well. Towards the Early Modern Era, the intolerance of homosexual behaviour grew particularly among the aristocracy and the clergy for they were expected to set good example to the society. Marlowe’s Edward II, and The Life and Death of John Atherton, the anonymous pamphlet about Lord Bishop of Waterford and Lismore are two literary works which deal with male homosexuality and homophobia in the Early Modern England. This article aims to examine the specific homophobic behaviour towards male homosexuality with its real motives in the Early Modern England with a deeper look into these two works.
Bartın Ulus 75. Yıl Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu Konferans Salonu Örnekleminde Eğitim Yapılarında Konferans Salonu Tasarımının Çocukların Dikkat Süresi ile İlişkisi
Authors: ERTEN BİLGİÇ Didem , YÜCE AY Demet
Published: July 2021

Bir ülkenin geleceğini çocuklar şekillendirmektedir. Çocuklar ne kadar iyi yetiştirilirse gelecek de o kadar iyi kurgulamış olacaktır. Bu sebepten onlara verilen eğitimin verimli olabilmesi için her türlü çalışma çok önemlidir. Doğru stratejilerle oluşturulan eğitim sisteminin en başta çocuğun dikkatini çekmesi ardından öğretici ve akılda kalıcı olması beklenmektedir.
Her eğitim yapısında, her aktivite için ayrı mekânın oluşturulamaması konferans salonlarının çok işlevli olarak kullanılmasına sebep olmuştur. Çeşitli eğitimler, drama çalışmaları, gösteriler, müzik ve ritim çalışmaları yapılan konferans salonları, çocuk gelişimi için önemli katkılar sağlayan mekânlardandır. Öğrencilere sunulan eğitimlerin verimli geçebilmesi ve bu eğitimlerde öğrencilerin ilgi sürelerinin uzatılabilmesi için konferans salonu mekân tasarımının önemi büyüktür.
Bu makalede eğitim yapılarındaki konferans salonlarında 11 ile 14 yaşları arasındaki çocukların yani 5.,6.,7. ve 8. sınıflarda eğitim gören öğrencilerin mekân tasarımı ve konsantrasyon süreleri ile ilişkisi incelenmiştir. Makalenin amacı konferans salonlarında çocukların konsantrasyon sürelerinin uzatılmasının mekân tasarımı ile ilişkisini ortaya koymaktır. Makale hazırlanırken izlenen yöntem ilk olarak literatür araştırmaları yapılması, konu hakkında değerlendirme ölçütlerinin saptanması ve kuramsal araştırmalara deneysel alan olarak seçilen Bartın Ulus 75. Yıl Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu Konferans Salonunun kullanıcısı olan öğretmenlerle yapılan anket çalışması yoluyla değerlendirilmesidir. Konu ile ilgili elde edilen verilerle çalışma sonucunda Konferans salonunun kullanımını destekleyici, doğru tasarımlar yaparak eğitimlerde çocukların konsantrasyon sürelerinin uzatılabileceği ortaya çıkmıştır.
Section 377: A legal & political outlook of India
Authors: Mondal Abir
Published: July 2021

In India, homosexual intercourse is legal now, but the legalization battle was not so easy; many obstacles were there. In 1860, Section 377 was introduced in the constitution by the British Government which declared homosexual intercourse illegal. As a result, the law considers the individuals of the LGBT community criminal. So, for gay rights, many NGOs and gay social activists have protested 377 repeatedly. They through the legal path achieved success by legalizing adult homosexuality on September 6, 2018. This theoretical case study focuses on the elaborative discussion on the pathetic social status of homosexuals from 1991 to 2018 due to article 377 which makes it clear why the read down of article 377 is needed for the sake of the Right to Privacy given by the Constitution of India.
Razlikovanje uslovnih od kumulativnih naknada advokata: uporedna studija procene rizika osiguravača u parnici u Velikoj Britaniji i SAD
Authors: AKHTAR Zia
Published: July 2021

The Conditional Fee Agreements in the UK and the Contingency Fee in the US for legal retainers can be distinguished by their risk lawyers take even if they both allow law firms to be stakeholders in the litigation process. The introduction of the conditional fee agreements (CFI) in England enabled a framework of civil litigation that could be relied upon where the cause of action could not be financed by the client. There was an element of risk involved which the insurance company had to calculate and the Jackson Reforms were responsible for effective management of litigation through the introduction of costs budgeting. While the after effects insurance was abolished the various forms of CFI could facilitate the insured litigant. This has been harmonised by a consumer based legal provision in the UK that is the priority of the Legal Services Act 2007. The comparison needs to drawn with the contingency fee agreement offered by US firms that have encouraged litigation and allow the losing party to forfeit costs when losing their case. The argument of this paper is to retain both these form of agreements in their respective jurisdictions but to retain the flexibility of allowing out of court settlements.
A ASTRONOMIA E A VACINA: A HISTÓRIA DA CIÊNCIA EM VÍDEOS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA.
Authors: BERTAGNA MAÍNA
Published: July 2021

A HISTÓRIA DA CIÊNCIA COMO ABORDAGEM DO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS APRESENTA A CIÊNCIA COMO CONSTRUÇÃO SÓCIO-HISTÓRICA E COMO ATIVIDADE HUMANA E TEMPORAL. O PROFESSOR DE CIÊNCIAS, JÁ EM SUA FORMAÇÃO INICIAL, NECESSITA VIVENCIAR MOMENTOS NOS QUAIS SUAS CONCEPÇÕES SÃO REVELADAS E QUESTIONADAS, BEM COMO EXPERIMENTAR MOMENTOS DE ELABORAÇÃO DE MATERIAIS DIDÁTICOS QUE UTILIZEM A HISTÓRIA DA CIÊNCIA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE PROCESSOS DE ENSINO E APRENDIZADO DE CIÊNCIAS. NESTE SENTIDO, ESTE TRABALHO É RESULTADO DE UM PROJETO REALIZADO POR DUAS LICENCIANDAS DO CURSO DE PEDAGOGIA DO INSTITUTO DE EDUCAÇÃO DE ANGRA DOS REIS, DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL FLUMINENSE (IEAR-UFF). O PROJETO SE DESENVOLVEU EM TRÊS ETAPAS, COM A FINALIDADE DE PRODUÇÃO DE MATERIAIS DIDÁTICOS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA, POR MEIO DA ABORDAGEM DA HISTÓRIA DA CIÊNCIA. FORAM PRODUZIDOS DOIS VÍDEOS COM TEMAS RELACIONADOS À HISTÓRIA DA ASTRONOMIA E HISTÓRIA DA VACINA PARA DISCUSSÃO E UTILIZAÇÃO NA FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE.
A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL COMO UMA FERRAMENTA MODELADORA DE POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS E AMBIENTAIS
Authors: DE FREITAS MARIANO ERICH , DE ARAUJO ALMEIDA LIRA MARIANY
Published: July 2021

A EDUCAÇÃO É O PRINCIPAL ALICERCE PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DO PENSAMENTO CRÍTICO NOS CIDADÃOS. ASSIM, TEM-SE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS COMO NORMAS E CONDUTAS NECESSÁRIAS PARA DECIFRAR E CHEGAR A SOLUÇÕES SOBRE AS ADVERSIDADES QUE ATINGEM A POPULAÇÃO COMO UM TODO (SAÚDE, SEGURANÇA, EDUCAÇÃO), COM O INTUITO DE APRIMORAR E ASSEGURAR O PROGRESSO COLETIVO PARA AS GERAÇÕES FUTURAS. O PRESENTE TRABALHO TEVE POR OBJETIVO REALIZAR UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA DE TRABALHOS CIENTÍFICOS COM ENFOQUE EM AÇÕES SUSTENTÁVEIS, SUAS POLÍTICAS E PRÁTICAS EDUCATIVAS, PARA LEVANTAR POSSÍVEIS DISCUSSÕES TRATANDO SOBRE O USO DA EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA GESTÃO AMBIENTAL. FOI OBSERVADA A NOTÓRIA INFLUÊNCIA DE AÇÕES AMBIENTAIS JUNTAMENTE A ATIVIDADES EDUCATIVAS SOBRE ENCARGOS NA GESTÃO AMBIENTAL. POR FIM, PODE-SE CONCLUIR QUE SE FAZ INDISPENSÁVEL UNIR PRÁTICAS EDUCACIONAIS AO USO DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS VISANDO INSTAURAR NO SER HUMANO O SENTIMENTO DE PROTEÇÃO E APREÇO POR AQUILO QUE REGE SUA VIDA E SOBREVIVÊNCIA, O MEIO AMBIENTE.
A INFLUÊNCIA HISTÓRICA DO CRISTIANISMO NA CONSOLIDAÇÃO DE PRINCÍPIOS EDUCACIONAIS LAICOS E NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM DOS CONHECIMENTOS BIOLÓGICOS
Authors: ROSSANI DOS SANTOS WILLIAM , CHIACCHIO AZEVEDO FERNANDES REBECA
Published: July 2021

OS DADOS DO PRESENTE TRABALHO DERIVAM DE UMA PESQUISA REALIZADA PARA FINS DE CONCLUSÃO DE CURSO QUE BUSCOU COMPREENDER O PAPEL DA LAICIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO DE NOSSO SÉCULO, TENDO EM VISTA A INCUMBÊNCIA DO ESTADO DEMOCRÁTICO NA DEFESA DOS DIREITOS PÚBLICOS; E O DEBATE ENTRE CIÊNCIA E RELIGIÃO, NO QUE SE REFERE À DISPUTA POLÍTICO-IDEOLÓGICA PELA VALIDAÇÃO DOS CONHECIMENTOS NO CURRÍCULO DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA BRASILEIRA. O ESTUDO CONTOU COM UMA PESQUISA DE REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA ATRAVÉS DA BUSCA DE TRABALHOS SOBRE A TEORIA SINTÉTICA DA EVOLUÇÃO BIOLÓGICA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM AS CRENÇAS RELIGIOSAS. OS RESULTADOS MOSTRARAM QUE O LEGADO HISTÓRICO DA RELIGIÃO CRISTÃ NA INSTITUIÇÃO ESCOLAR IMPACTA DIRETAMENTE NA MANUTENÇÃO DE UM ENSINO LAICO E NO MODO COMO OS ALUNOS E PROFESSORES LIDAM COM O CONHECIMENTO CIENTÍFICO NA SALA DE AULA, PARTICULARMENTE, COM OS CONHECIMENTOS BIOLÓGICOS, TENDO EM VISTA A HEGEMONIA DA CRENÇA CRIACIONISTA ENTRE ESTES.