bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Amasya University Hakimiyet Campus
Authors: Kurt Konakoğlu Sultan Sevinç , Çelik Kadir Tolga , Üstün Topal Tuğba , Demirel Öner , Bingül Bulut M. Bihter
Published: October 2024

Background: Population growth, increasing vehicle numbers, unplanned urbanization and rural-urban migration are reducing green spaces and exacerbating environmental problems such as air, water and noise pollution. In this context, university campuses serve as important small-scale urban models that play a crucial role in maintaining environmental and social well-being within urban ecosystems. Objectives: To evaluate the regulating ecosystem services provided by the tree canopy at Amasya University Hâkimiyet Campus (AUHC), such as air quality, energy savings, and carbon storage. Method: In this study, the land cover and ecosystem services of the AUHC were assessed using the i-Tree Canopy model. Six land cover classes defined for the study area (tree/shrub, grass/herbaceous vegetation, soil/bare ground, impervious buildings, impervious roads, other impervious surfaces) were assessed using 4000 random points and ecosystem services such as air quality were calculated. Results: The tree and shrub canopy covering 31.30% of the AUHC removes 261.53 kg of gaseous and particulate pollutants from the air annually, sequesters 36.57 tons of carbon, and stores a total of 918.42 tons of carbon. The economic value of these ecosystem services was calculated as $758 for air pollution removal and $44420 for carbon storage. The land cover distribution of the campus shows that 57.35% consists of impervious surfaces (buildings, roads) and 42.05% is green space. Conclusion: The tree canopy at the AUHC makes a significant contribution to ecosystem services such as improved air quality, carbon sequestration and storage, and these contributions and economic benefits could be further enhanced by increasing tree cover.
BATH AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES IN VLADIMIR AND IVANOVO REGIONS DURING THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after Aleksandr and Nikolay Stoletovy, TRYAKHOV I. S.
Published: October 2024

Study of the bath and laundry facilities’ activities during the Great Patriotic War aims to fill in the scientific and historical lacuna regarding the studied regions and to conduct comparative analysis of the situation in this area with other rear regions. Few studies on this issue made it possible to identify similar trends in different regions of the country from Eastern Siberia and the Urals to the Middle Volga region and the Northwest, and therefore the task of the article is also to identify the specifics of two regions of the Upper Volga Region. Materials from regional archives, extracted mainly from party funds, were used in the work. During the study the main difficulties and shortcomings in the work of baths and laundries in the region were identified, as well as the importance of this area for the sanitary and epidemiological situation was shown. Attention is drawn to the fact that this branch of consumer services was considered by the local leadership as insignificant, and therefore it was not given due attention, and this trend, characteristic of other rear regions, fully manifested itself in Vladimir and Ivanovo regions. The failure of the baths and laundries to comply the plans issued by the local authorities was due to a chronic shortage of fuel, relatively worn-out equipment, as well as a shortage of personnel. All these problems were commonplace for other sectors of the housing and communal services.
Structural and optical properties of hexagonal and orthorhombic YMnO3 thin films prepared by metal-organic decomposition method
Authors: Watanabe Kanata , Sakaguchi Hotaka , Chafi Fatima Zahra , Nishikawa Masami , Asada Hironori , Veis Martin , Ishibashi Takayuki
Published: October 2024

Hexagonal and orthorhombic YMnO3 thin films were prepared by the metal-organic decomposition method, on (111) oriented yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) and off-axis SrTiO3 (001) substrates, respectively. Hexagonal YMnO3 thin film on a YSZ (111) substrate exhibits high crystallinity with (000 l) orientation and in-plane epitaxial relationships of YSZ [11

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0]. Spectroscopic ellipsometry shows that the optical constants of the hexagonal YMnO3 thin film are in good agreement with those of the bulk samples. On the other hand, orthorhombic YMnO3 thin film on the off-axis SrTiO3 (001) substrate was oriented in (00 l) and exhibited SrTiO3 [110]//orthorhombic YMnO3 [100] and SrTiO3 [110]//orthorhombic YMnO3 [010] epitaxial relationships from the twinned structure with lattice distortion.
The Effect of Dietary Sanguinaria canadensis Extract and/or Mannan-Oligosaccharide Supplementation on Body Weight and Serum Total Antioxidant Activity in Broilers Under Heat Stress
Authors: Keser Onur , Bilal Tanay , Erçağ Erol
Published: October 2024

Sanguinaria canadensis L. is an herbalceous perennial that contains benzophenanthridine alkaloids, including sanguinarine and dihydrosanguinarine. Mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) is derived from the cell wall of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of the supplementation of Sanguinaria canadensis extract (SCE) and/or MOS on body weight and serum total antioxidant activity in broilers under heat stress (HS[+]) and normal (HS[-]) conditions. A total of 72 one-day-old Ross 308 broiler were randomly assigned to 8 pens in two environmentally controlled rooms (4 pens per room). The dietary treatments were: (1) basal diet (control), (2) basal diet plus 1 g/kg of SCE, (3) basal diet plus 1 g/kg of MOS, (4) basal diet plus 1 g/kg of SCE and 1 g/kg of MOS. At 15 days of age, the chickens in one of the two rooms were exposed to HS (34±2°C) for 6 h, while the chickens in another room were continuously kept under normal conditions, serving as control treatment (22±2°C). During the study, body weights were significantly different and these differences were depended on diet and heat. HS[+] groups had lower body weights, however, the supplementation of SCE and MOS improved this situation positively. During the study, it was also determined that there was an interaction between diet and heat. Differences for serum antioxidant activity between HS[-] and HS[+] groups were significant for CUPRAC analysis results and unsignificant for ABTS analysis results.
A DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY OF NECK SWELLINGS IN NORTHERN INDIA AND THEIR CLINICAL PROFILE.
Authors: Langstang Sakini , Kaur Walia Manpreet , Walia Darshanjit Singh , Sandhu Karamjot Singh , Singh Navjot
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Neck swellings present a challenging aspect in the diagnosis and treatment of both local and systemic
diseases. The intricate anatomy of the neck, with its multiple vital structures, and the wide spectrum of potential diseases
contribute to this complexity. Additionally, the distribution patterns of these swellings can vary based on geography, sex, and age, further
complicating the diagnostic process. The aim of the present study is to examine the demographic distribution and clinical prole of neck
swellings in Northern India. This prospective study included 200 patients with complaints of neck sw Material and Method: elling, who
presented to the Department of General Surgery at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab. A detailed history and clinical examination were conducted
for each patient and documented in a structured proforma. Each patient underwent radiological investigations, initially sonography, with
CT/MRI in certain cases. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) was performed on all patients to aid in diagnosis. Observation and Results:
Total of 200 patients were included in the study, out of which majority of patients were female (66.5%) and belonging to the age group 31-40
years. Lymph node swellings were the most common, comprises of 51.5% cases and tuberculosis was seen to be the most common cause. 5%
patients were seen to have malignant swelling on FNAC. From our study we concluded that in Northern Conclusion: India, females who are in
the 4th decade of life are more prone to develop a swelling in the neck region due to thyroid diseases. However, overall lymph nodes are the most
commonly involved structure in patient with neck swellings. It is also concluded that socioeconomic status and oral/general hygiene plays an
important role in the prevalence of neck swellings as seen in our study
ROLE OF BOTANICAL EXTRACTS IN HEALING OF ORAL MUCOSA : A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Upadhyaya Viram , Dahiya Manisha , Arora Aman , Monika Monika , Kushaldeep Fnu , Garg Deepti , Chingkheinganbi Nameirakpam
Published: October 2024

There are numerous causes of oral mucosal lesions, such as bacterial or viral infections, systemic illnesses, local trauma or
irritation, and even excessive alcohol and cigarette use. In the treatment of oral mucosal diseases, traditional knowledge
about phytochemicals and medicinal plants has drawn particular interest from the scientic community. Therefore, the aim of this review is to give
a quick overview of the traditional knowledge about using plants to cure lesions of the oral mucosa.
EVALUATING RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT PAIN THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Fahad S Al , A P Fathima
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Right lower quadrant pain in abdomen is the most common type of acute abdominal pain and often
presents a diagnostic challenge to the surgeon. There are numerous differential diagnoses for this symptom which can
present in various ways. The systematic use of laparoscopy especially in cases of diagnostic dilemmas is a very valuable tool to arrive at the
proper diagnosis as well to plan the treatment. The aims of this prospective study are to dene the Objectives: role of diagnostic laparoscopy in
evaluating right lower abdominal pain and to study the incidence of different conditions causing right lower quadrant pain using diagnostic
laparoscopy. In this prospective study 72 patients with right lower abdominal pain admitted to the Methodology: Emergency Department and
undergone diagnostic laparoscopy were evaluated. Results: The abnormal ndings noted include appendicitis, adhesions, adnexitis, mesenteric
lymphadenitis, meckel's diverticulitis, mesenteric panniculitis, hydrosalpinx and right adnexal cyst. The most common nding is appendicitis
(75%). Females (67%) are commonly affected by adhesions. Females with RLQ pain were found to have more number of non gynaecological
ndings (85%) than gynaecological ones. About 85 percent of the patients with RLQ pain had a benet of undergoing extended therapeutic and
ancillary procedures. Laparoscopy provided its diagnostic benet in ninety one percent of patients, Conclusion: who presented with right lower
abdominal pain. It yielded its maximum diagnostic gain in women of child bearing age group. In these patients, the exposure to radiation by
subjecting them to unnecessary radiological investigation is minimized. It had a therapeutic role in eighty percent of the patients with right lower
quadrant pain.
EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SAME POST A BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Authors: Dongare Harshad , Dongare Dhanashree
Published: October 2024

Background: Many studies have shown inadequate knowledge among medical students even after learning basic theory
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Structured workshops have been shown to improve the knowledge and attitude
towards Basic Life Support (BLS). But not many studies are done in our part of the country to assess the impact of this intervention. We studied
the impact of BLS workshop on the knowledge and attitude of medical and dental students from a tertiary care teaching institute in Maharashtra.
Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of basic life support skills among nal year MBBS and third year BDS students. To
Assess the improvement in knowledge and attitude of BLS after conducting a structured workshop. A q Materials and Methods: uestionnaire
based survey to evaluate knowledge and attitude towards BLS was conducted pre and post a structured BLS workshop.25 questions were
formulated under AHA Guidelines 2015 with approval from institutional ethical committee.90 medical students from the Final year MBBS and
90 BDS students from 3rd year participated. Statistical analysis: The results were tabulated and analyzed as per Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test for
paired observations. Out of the initial 180 applicants, 64.4%BDS students and 30%MBBS students reve Results: rted back for the postworkshop analysis. A signicant increase in the knowledge score among MBBS students from 30% pre workshop to 58 % post workshop.
Similarly BDS students showed improvement from 27% pre workshop to 45 % post workshop in knowledge based questions. The score for the
increase in the attitude of BDS students is also signicant. The existing knowledge of BLS is not a Conclusion: dequate among medical and
dental students and a signicant increase is seen post workshop training so it justies that BLS training should be included in the regular
curriculum and frequent knowledge refreshment should be provided.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN STROKE: AN INSTITUTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Manjunath Dikshitha , M U Jeevika
Published: October 2024

Aims: To assess the role of MRI in evaluating stroke, including the identication of the affected territory of intracranial blood vessels and the MR
spectroscopy ndings associated with ischemic stroke. Patients and Methods: This prospective study involved 60 patients who were clinically
suspected of cerebral vascular accident & referred to the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bapuji Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka. MRI brain stroke
protocol including T1W, T2W, FLAIR, DWI, GRE, 3D TOF MRA& MRV and MR Spectroscopy sequences were performed on 1.5T Philips MRI
machine. Results: Of the 60 patients studied, 44 (73%) suffered from infarction; 12 (20%) suffered from haemorrhage; 4 (7%) suffered from stroke
mimics like SAH and CVT. The middle cerebral artery is the most frequently affected major vascular territory, followed by the posterior cerebral
artery and the anterior cerebral artery. In MR spectroscopy (MRS), there was a reduction in N-acetylaspartate (NAA) levels and a lactate peak was
detected in all cases of acute infarction within the core of the infarcted tissue, indicating anaerobic metabolism. Conclusion: MRI is a non-invasive
technique. Combining several imaging modalities may yield information that changes therapeutic outcomes by helping to distinguish between
individuals who require intravenous therapy and those who do not.
PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PATIENTS OUTCOME AMONGST DIFFERENT SEQUENTIAL STEPS OF PROGRESSIVE PERINEALAPPROACH FOR TREATMENT OF PELVIC FRACTURE URETHRAL INJURY
Authors: Gupta Mukesh , Mishra Shirish , Gupta Deepak Kumar , Chaurasia Dilip , Kumar Gaurav , Dahiya Mukul
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Pelvic fractures, often from high-energy injuries, can cause pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI), especially in males. PFUI can
lead to complications like urethral stenosis, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. These injuries usually occur with signicant trauma,
such as vehicular accidents, and are indicated by blood at the meatus, inability to urinate, and a full bladder. Initial management involves
suprapubic catheter placement, with delayed urethroplasty after 3-6 months being the gold standard treatment. This approach allows for local
healing and successful tension-free anastomosis, reducing the risks of morbidity and complications. Methodology: The study included 75 patients
aged 18-61 with pelvic fracture urethral injuries. Excluded were those with inammatory, iatrogenic, congenital, recurrent, or post-radiation
strictures. Patients underwent delayed urethroplasty with full bulbar urethra mobilization, end-to-end anastomosis, or additional procedures for
tension. Postoperatively, patients had corrugated drains, and catheter removal was based on RUG ndings. Success was dened by effective
voiding and no further interventions, while failure included persistent or recurrent strictures. Statistical analysis used chi-square tests. Result: The
studyl included 75 patients with pelvic fracture urethral injuries treated with progressive perineal urethroplasty. Procedures performed were
urethral mobilization alone (52%), with corporal body separation (32%), and with inferior pubectomy (16%). The overall success rate was 88%,
with urethral mobilization alone being the most successful (92.3%). Complications included erectile dysfunction (8%), re-stricture formation
(16%), and wound infections (24%). Auxiliary procedures like Optical Internal Urethrotomy were effective for re-stricture management,
highlighting the importance of tailored surgical approaches. Conclusion: Road trafc accidents were the primary cause of pelvic fracture urethral
injuries. Perineal urethroplasty, the gold standard, shows excellent results. Key factors for success include maintaining urethral vascularity,
meticulous scar tissue excision, and tension-free anastomosis. Achieving this may require distal urethral mobilization, crural separation, and
occasionally inferior pubectomy. Recent approaches minimize steps, avoiding supracrural urethral rerouting. High-quality research is needed to
improve diagnosis, management, and follow-up of urethral strictures.
ADVANCES IN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY FOR MONITORING GLAUCOMA PROGRESSION: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Khanday Sajad Bashir , Fayaz Suhail , Hassan Asima
Published: October 2024

Glaucoma remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, characterized by progressive optic nerve damage and visual eld loss.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing glaucoma progression, offering high-resolution imaging of the
retinal nerve ber layer (RNFL) and macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL). This review provides a comprehensive overview of
recent advances in OCT technology and its application in monitoring glaucoma progression. We discuss the structural changes observed in
glaucoma, the utility of OCT parameters, and their clinical implications. Additionally, we explore future directions and challenges in OCT-based
management of glaucoma.
DEXMEDETOMIDINE-INDUCED PYREXIA- A CASE REPORT
Authors: B. C Nirmala , Shetty Uthkala , Thrinadh Reddy Thathi Reddy , Al Hadi Liqayatul Wadud
Published: October 2024

Drug-induced fever presents a formidable challenge, given the array of medications capable of eliciting this response. Its prevalence is notably
heightened within critical care environments, where the concurrent administration of multiple drugs is routine. This circumstance amplies the
complexity of diagnosing fevers in such settings, as each new instance could suggest either an emerging infection or a deterioration of existing
health conditions. Consequently, the necessity for exhaustive investigations into fever origins arises, a process that entails signicant time
investment, invasiveness, nancial costs, prolonged hospital stays, and heightened risks of morbidity and mortality. To illustrate this phenomenon,
we delve into a documented case of Dexmedetomidine-induced fever in a critical care patient. The patient in question, a 79-year-old male, was
urgently admitted under the surgical department due to an incarcerated umbilical hernia then underwent emergency Laparotomy.
In Vivo Antianaemic Activity of Dalbergia Ecastaphyllum and Millettia barteri, Two Plants Used for Controlling Sickle Cell Disease and Associated Disorders
Authors: Bernard KOUASSI Yao , Brahima KANDE , Idriss KAMAGATE , Witabouna KONE Mamidou
Published: October 2024

Background: Sickle cell disease is a disease that is of a real public health concern in many West African countries such Côte d’Ivoire. The associated diseases are anaemia, pain, which are mainly managed with medicinal plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potency of Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (DA) and Millettia barteri (MB), used in traditional medicine for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Methods: The anti-anaemic activity of the aqueous extracts of leaves was studied in male Swiss Wistar mice aged 6-8 weeks. After induction of anaemia with Phenylhydrazine (PHZ) through intraperitoneal injection, the mice was subsequently treated with an 50, 100 and 350 mg/kg bw of aqueous extract of MB and DE over a 21-day period. Acute toxicity and Phytochemicals were assessed using standard procedures. Parameters such as body weight, white blood cells (WBC), haemoglobin (Hb), red blood cells (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV) were measured. Results: These two plants were not toxic at doses of 2000 and 5000 mg/kg body weight. The PHZ induced anaemia was corrected after three weeks of oral administration of extracts to mice and the effect was higher at 50 mg/kg body weight. The hemoglobin increased from 12.98 g/dL before treatment, increases to 14.04 g/dL after treatment with MB extract and from 12.66 g/dL to 14.06 g/dL with DE. Phytochemical analysis revealed these plants contained polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, coumarins and aromatic amino acids. Conclusion: These results validate the traditional use of DE and MB against anaemia, one of the main associated disorders to sickle cell disease.
Peri-Renal Lymphangiomatosis: About A Case
Authors: Hajar Khaoulani , Meryem Dr Darfaoui , Bouktib Pr , Hajjami Pr , Boutakiaoute Pr , Ouali Pr , Idrissi Pr
Published: October 2024

Renal lymphangiectasia is a rare disorder of the lymphatic system responsible for cystic infiltration of the bilateral perirenal and parapyelic space. The clinical presentation is nonspecific, hence the role of multimodal imaging which can show characteristic lesions allowing a positive diagnosis. We report a case of bilateral lymphangiectasia in a 60-year-old woman presenting with chronic bilateral low back pain with glomerular syndrome, and in whom the diagnosis was made using ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging, computed tomography.
Bimalleolar Fractures in Adults: Epidemiological and Therapeutic Aspects at Kati University Hospital Center
Authors: Berthé Mohamed , Sanogo Cheick O , Diallo Aboubacar , Coulibaly Kalifa , Traoré Abdoulaye , Traoré Ousmane B , Abdou Ibrahim , Traoré Soumana , Keita Fadjougou , Moussa Abdoul K , Touré Layes
Published: October 2024

The aim of this work was to study the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of bimalleolar fractures in the Orthopedics-Traumatology Department of the Kati University Hospital Center. This was a descriptive retrospective study of a series of 63 recent bimalleolar fractures collected between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2019. The mean age of the patients was 40.68±14.32 years with extremes of 18 and 75 years. The age group of 21 to 40 years was the most affected with 50.8% of cases. Male sex was predominant (sex ratio: 2). Road accidents and domestic accidents (falls) were the main etiologies of these fractures. Weber's C-Type was predominant with 49.2%. Fractures were open in 25.3% of cases. Treatment was surgical (66.7%) or orthopedic (33.3%). K-wire was the most used implant for both the lateral malleolus (28 cases) and the medial malleolus (19 cases). The evolution was favourable in 64 cases (62.74%). Infection was the most common secondary complication (9.5%). Overall algofunctional outcomes were good in 84.3%. Bimalleolar fractures are frequent and severe traumatic injuries. Their treatment should restore the anatomy and function of the ankle and prevent the harmful occurrence of complications.
Body Packing: A Review of Imaging Modalities and Aspects
Authors: ansari Sara El , Taddart S. , Bouktib Y. , Boutakioute B. , Idrissi M. Ouali , Ganouni N. Cherif Idrissi El , Mansouri M. A. El , Rabbani K. , Louzi A.
Published: October 2024

Body packers is a term given to persons who smuggle drugs by swallowing, or inserting them into a body cavity, as drug filled packets, in an attempt to cross secure borders. Suspected Body packers may be brought to emergency departments under detention by the customs officers or police or may present themselves to emergency department for complications that can be fatal and lead to a death. Imaging plays a main role in screen, diagnosis and follow-up of these cases. The variety of drugs forms, and of new sophisticated smuggling techniques make detecting illicit drugs more difficult. Radiologists should be familiarized with radiological features of different ingested drug packets in all modalities of exams. Plain abdominal film is still the first radiological exam used to screen drug packets. However, many studies proved that it has a low sensitivity. Computed tomography is the most effective and accurate imaging modality to screen and diagnose body packing, and low dose CT seems to be the best alternative to abdominal plain. This review details imaging methods can be used to diagnose body packing and highlights its challenging aspects.
Incidental Discovery of a Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: Clinical Case
Authors: Kessab Amine , Touihem Nabil , Boudhas Adil , Nadour Karim , Sinaa Mohamed
Published: October 2024

The thyroid gland descends embryologically from the foramen to its anatomical location below the thyroid cartilage. It leaves behind an epithelial tract known as the thyroglossal tract; this tract usually disappears during the 5th to 10th week of gestation. Our patient is 52 years old, without notable history, who presented a slightly left-lateralized median cervical swelling of 5 cm with a long axis, fixed in superficial plane and mobile in deep plane. TTCs are the most common congenital anomalies in thyroid development, but carcinomas on TTC are extremely rare, with 90% of them arising from thyroid remnants. Papillary types represent 94% and less than 5% are of squamous origin. Their cause is unknown and there are no predisposing factors, neither clinical history nor physical examination can lead to a preoperative diagnosis. Surgery remains the main line of treatment, performing the Sistrunk procedure with or without total thyroidectomy in addition to excision of the cervical lymph nodes in some cases. In low-risk patients, Sistrunk operation might be sufficient, while in high-risk patients, a combined modality approach should be adopted.
Sacrococcygeal Chordoma
Authors: JEDDI C. , BOUSSIF M. , Boutakioute B. , Idrissi M. Ouali , Gannouni N. Cherif Idrissi
Published: October 2024

Chordomas are rare tumors of the axial skeleton, most commonly developing at the base of the skull and the sacrum. They are slow-growing lesions with a very high recurrence rate, and their location often complicates treatment. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are essential for initial diagnosis, treatment planning, and post-treatment follow-up.
Politics of ELT Pedagogy in the Global South
Authors: Tahenaz Parvin Biva
Published: October 2024

The very word ‘politics’ is entangled with English studies in the global south. There has been a deliberate attempt by ‘the centre’ to perpetuate political, cultural and ideological hegemony in the ‘periphery countries’ or countries that teach and learn English as second, foreign, intra and international language. The pedagogy of English studies followed in the global south is shaped by the very prescriptive approach and hence they are top-down in nature. It is associated with an act of submission to western methodological imperialism. However, this paper is expected to develop a critical understanding of the political, ideological, socio-cultural dimensions associated with ELT (English Language Teaching) pedagogy. It argues that instead of blindly imitating Anglo-American models and importing wholesale western pedagogy, a bottom-up, critical, resistant, home-grown ELT pedagogy should be promoted which would prove location-specific, context-and-culture sensitive; and therefore, would prove appropriate for Bangladesh, or in broader sense, for the global south.
International Partnerships Between Universities: A Literature Survey
Authors: Wolhuter C.C.
Published: October 2024

Cross-border partnerships are increasingly important for higher education in the twenty-first century (Oleksiyenko & Yang 2015, Sanders & Wong 2021:214). While virtually all universities in the world, in their pursuit of internationalisation, strive to enter into partnerships with universities abroad, there is no synthesis of literature on the many case studies on such partnerships or the various models of international partnership to guide such activities. The purpose of this chapter is to fill this lacuna and to serve as a frame for the chapters and discussions in the rest of the volume.
International Collaborative Research: Voices of Global South Researchers
Authors: Edjah Hannah , Kwaah Christopher
Published: October 2024

The preceding chapters of this volume first sketched the societal and higher education contexts of Japanese and South African universities, with the intention of detecting a scope for partnerships, and then offered some case studies of fruitful collaboration between Japanese and South African universities. This penultimate chapter relates the lived experience of Global South researchers (from Ghana) of such partnerships. International collaborative research (ICR) is becoming increasingly important in academia. Researchers worldwide seek to create connections with each other to collectively explore issues of common importance. In the wake of the mass exploration of issues related to the Global South, it is vital that the voices of researchers in this part of the world be heard to
СОСТОЯНИЕ АДАПТАЦИОННОГО ПОТЕНЦИАЛА КУРИЛЬЩИКОВ
Authors: Анзоров В.А.
Published: October 2024

В работе приведен адаптационный потенциал мужчин с разным сроком курения табака. Из оценки результатов проведенных исследований следует, что курение табака достоверно увеличивает уровень ЧСС, АДс, АДд и адаптационного потенциала. Минимальный вес мужчин – 74 кг определен по 5-й и 6-й группам, а по 1-й составил 78 кг. Самое низкое значение по длине тела – 168 см выявлено по группе с наибольшим стажем курения, а исходное составило 171 кг. Максимальная величина ЧСС – 86,1 ударов в минуту установлена по 6-й группе, а минимальная ¬– 74,5 по контрольной. Самым высоким был уровень АДс – 137,4 мм рт. ст. по 6-й группе курильщиков, а низким – 115,1 по группе некурящих мужчин. Значение АДд по 6-й группе составило 87,9 мм рт. ст., а у мужчин контрольной группы – 74,9. У мужчин с наибольшим сроком курения табака величина АП составила 3,07 усл. ед., а исходный уровень – 2,52.
НАРОД КАК ЖЕРТВА ИСТОРИИ В ИЗОБРАЖЕНИИ РУССКИХ ПИСАТЕЛЕЙ ХХ ВЕКА
Authors: Темаева Х.Н.
Published: October 2024

Русская литература принесла с собою небывалое по глубине и непосредственности сознание исторической значительности современности, чувство исторической ответственности, чувство живой связи всех эпох в истории народа и человечества. Острее воспринималась исключительность, единственность, небывалость всего происходящего в современности: именно эта историческая единственность современности и давала возможность связи с множественностью эпох. И в жизни, к сожалению, человек, не сложившийся как моральная и устойчивая личность, сплошь и рядом становится жертвой нездорового, ложного, по сути дела, коллектива, которому он не сумел противостоять. А в других случаях, наоборот, человек один противостоит целому коллективу, как носитель здорового морального начала и, в конце концов, побеждает и даже становится фактором оздоровления самого коллектива. М. Шолохов, В. Астафьев, Ф. Абрамов, творчество которых осмыслено в данной статье, утверждают, что только глубокая жизненная необходимость человека для других является опорой для его собственной жизни. Без этого у человека нет смысла жизни и нет сил для жизни. Шолохов утверждает жизнь человека для людей, для Родины и жизнь людей для человека.
СРЕДСТВА ВЫРАЖЕНИЯ СУБЪЕКТИВНОЙ МОДАЛЬНОСТИ В СОВРЕМЕННОМ ФРАНЦУЗСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ (НА МАТЕРИАЛЕ ТВОРЧЕСТВА М. ЛЕВИ)
Authors: Юсупова С.С.-А.
Published: October 2024

Статья посвящена субъективной модальности и способам её выражения в современном французском языке. Рассматриваются различные взгляды на данную категорию ведущих учёных-лингвистов. В работе исследуется выражение субъективной модальности на примере творчества известного современного французского писателя Марка Леви, герои которого отличаются склонностью к рефлексии и выраженной эмоциональностью своих действий и внутреннего мира. М. Леви широко использует лексические и грамматические средства выражения субъективной модальности, передавая отношение своих героев к окружающим их людям и событиям. В семантическом аспекте для М. Леви характерны значения долженствования, возможности, уверенности неуверенности.
ОТНОШЕНИЕ К СВОЕЙ И ЧУЖОЙ ЛЖИ В ЮНОШЕСКОМ ВОЗРАСТЕ
Authors: Сердюкова Е.Ф.
Published: October 2024

Тема использования лжи в межличностном взаимодействии рассматривается в статье с точки зрения юношей и девушек. Приступая к исследованию по выбранной теме, мы предположили, что юноши и девушки с разными индивидуально-психологическими особенностями могут по-разному относиться к различным видам собственной лжи, допускать или же полностью отвергать возможность использования тех или иных видов лжи другими людьми. Также была предпринята попытка сравнить отношение к проявлениям собственной и чужой лжи девушками и юношами. Было установлено, что юноши и девушки по-разному относятся к некоторым видам лжи, а также допускают использование некоторых видов лжи в собственных целях, но не допускают использование некоторых видов лжи другими людьми. Также получено подтверждение того, что разные акцентуации характера могут оказывать влияние на отношение к своей и чужой лжи. Исследование, описанное в статье, носит пробный характер, является пилотажным, поэтому полученные результаты нельзя воспринимать как бесспорно достоверные, они лишь указывают на то, что проблема действительно существует и требует дальнейшего детального изучения.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Parth Patel  , Dr. Sachin B. Narkhede  , Dr. Shailesh Luhar
Published: October 2024

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a powerful analytical technique used to separate, identify, and quantify the components of a mixture. It has become an indispensable tool in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food safety, and environmental monitoring. This review article provides an overview of HPLC principles, instrumentation, applications, advantages, and limitations.
Identification of factors causing dyspnea among children reported to the Emergency Department
Authors: Żyła Joanna , Kopczyński Mateusz Henryk , Konieczny Tomasz , Stachurski Jan
Published: October 2024

Aim: Dyspnea turns out to be one of the most common symptoms prompting parents to seek medical help for their children. Our aim is to determine the po¬tential factors causing difficulty in breathing among pediatric patients. It will help to speed up the diagnostic process and allow treatment to be implemented as quickly as possible, which will translate into a better patient prognosis.
Methods: Analysis of medical history of pediatric patients to the Emergency Department of the Children’s Clinical Hospital of the University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Specification of patients whose main symptom was dyspnea and identification of factors causing shortness of breath due to age.
Results: Out of 36,591 pediatric patients, 980 were reported with dyspnea. Factors causing difficulty in breathing were classified into six groups: infection of lower respiratory tract (80,51%), exacerbation of chronic disease (8,98%), infection of upper respiratory tract (7,14%), foreign body (0,92%), injury (0%), others (6,02%) and unknown cause (3,78%). Most common age group was 2-5 years old (45,92%). 57.35% of children were hospitalized mainly aged 2-12 months (43,24%).
Conclusions: The main cause of difficulty in breathing in each age group was infection of the lower respiratory tract. Despite symptomatic treatment, more than half of the patients required hospitalization. Some patients had more than one cause of dyspnea. Active searching for them and recognition is the key to managing breathing difficulties among children.
Determinación de trihalometanos totales posterior al proceso de desinfección en sistemas de tratamiento de aguas residuales en Guatemala
Authors: Sobalvarro Jesus
Published: October 2024

En Guatemala, el método de desinfección más económico para el tratamiento de aguas residuales es la cloración, generando trihalometanos (THM) como principal contaminante. Este estudio evaluó los niveles de trihalomentanos totales (TTHM) en plantas de tratamiento de agua residual (PTAR) aerobias y anaerobias que utilizan cloración. Se empleó el método HACH 10132 para análisis, diseñado para agua potable adaptado a aguas residuales domésticas. Se tomaron muestras de seis PTAR en cinco zonas de la ciudad de Guatemala. De las 30 muestras analizadas, el 83% superó los límites de TTHM establecidos por la USEPA (80 µg/l). Los resultados de cloro residual indicaron que el tricloro fue la fuente predominante de TTHM. Se identificaron correlaciones significativas (coeficiente > 0.6) entre el tricloro y parámetros como DBO5, sólidos suspendidos y turbiedad en el 50% de las variables estudiadas. Estas asociaciones sugieren la influencia de la materia orgánica en la formación de TTHM. Este estudio destaca la necesidad de reconsiderar la eficacia y sostenibilidad de la cloración en el tratamiento de aguas residuales, así como la importancia de monitorear y controlar los niveles de TTHM para garantizar la calidad ambiental y la salud pública.
construcción discursiva de «mexicano» en libros escolares frente a las narrativas de sus lectores
Authors: García Agüero Alba N.
Published: October 2024

A través de esta contribución queremos mostrar algunos de los hallazgos de una investigación más amplia (García Agüero 2021). Específicamente daremos cuenta, por un lado, de las estrategias discursivas que se utilizaron para crear la noción idealizada de mexicano en una generación de Libros de Texto Gratuitos para niños y niñas de primer grado (1993-2008), por otro, queremos demostrar que el discurso nacionalista que el gobierno pretendía inculcar no permeó la mente de esos niños y niñas, por lo que se podría considerar un discurso en crisis. Enmarcamos este trabajo dentro de los Estudios Críticos del Discurso desde una perspectiva cognitiva (Hart 2010). Para el análisis multimodal de los manuales hacemos uso de recursos de la semiótica social (Kress & van Leeuwen 2006) y de la lingüística cognitiva (Lakoff 1987; Fillmore 2006; Langacker 1987). Para el análisis del discurso oral nos basamos en el análisis de narrativas (De Fina 2006, 2009; Wortham 2001).
Prospects on Agricultural Development in Kuwait, An Overview
Authors: Omar Asem Samira
Published: October 2024

High Gross Domestic Product (GDP) countries in the Arabian Peninsula, such as the State of Kuwait, invest billions of dollars annually for developing the agricultural sector to counter harsh climatic conditions, poor soil fertility, and scarcity of irrigation water. With the increase in population, these countries must increase agricultural production to meet rising demands and reduce reliance on food imports, which currently constitute about 90% of the total food demand in Kuwait. This study provides an overview of the agricultural sector in Kuwait to assess the current status of agricultural development and provide recommendations for improvement, considering key factors such as economic constraints, climate change and food security. An intensive literature review was carried out with an assessment of available data at local institutions. Despite the challenges over the past two decades, agricultural areas have been expanding by 38%. The number of holdings increased by 300% in 2017/18. Large subsidies are granted by the government amounting to KD 26 million in 2019/20. However, the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP did not exceed 0.6% over the past decade with little indication of a significant growth trend in the future. To enhance local food production, Kuwait must adopt sustainable agricultural technologies and reduce the demand on land reclamation for irrigation purposes. The future outlook of the agricultural sector, however, is not clear under the current business as usual. Strategic planning for resilient agricultural development may consider sustainable farming technology systems with renewable energy, such as vertical and smart farming systems. This will boost agricultural production for social sustainability and environmental benefits such as reducing the demand on land, water, electricity, and chemical usage. Future research is needed to assess the economic sustainability of large-scale advanced technology farming systems considering climate change, energy demand and food security.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Stok Barang berbasis Web dengan Metode FIFO
Authors: Sekti Binastya Anggara , Gusti Aldo Prima , Erzed Nixon
Published: October 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi saat ini mengalami kemajuan yang sangat pesat, dengan inovasi yang terus berlanjut di berbagai bidang. Kemajuan ini mempengaruhi penyebaran informasi dengan sangat cepat dan mudah . Sistem informasi yang menggunakan database mendukung penyimpanan informasi secara cepat, akurat, konsisten, dan mudah disesuaikan. Manajemen inventori adalah proses sistematis untuk memesan, menyimpan, dan menggunakan persediaan perusahaan, yang mencakup pengelolaan bahan baku, komponen, dan produk jadi, serta penyimpanan dan pemrosesan barang-barang tersebut. Pengelolaan inventory sangatlah penting untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dalam mengelola dan mengendalikan stok barang di gudang. Toko Suncare merupakan reseller yang bergerak di bidang skincare dan kebutuhan sehari-hari yang memiliki gudang untuk menyimpan barang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan merancang sistem inventory barang berbasis web yang dibutuhkan yang dapat memberikan kemudahan akses, skalabilitas, dan fleksibilitas dalam pengelolaan persediaan. Metode persediaan FIFO diterapkan pada proses barang masuk dan keluar sehingga mempermudah aktivitas persediaan barang. Dari penelitian ini, dihasilkan sebuah aplikasi web sistem inventory barang untuk Toko Suncare yang menjadi salah satu solusi bagi toko tersebut. Secara umum, penelitian ini dapat membuktikan bahwa suatu sistem informasi inventory berbasis web yang dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, menghemat biaya dan waktu, meningkatkan akurasi dan pengendalian stok, menawarkan skalabilitas dan fleksibilitas, serta menerapkan metode FIFO untuk pengelolaan persediaan yang lebih baik.
Applications of Various Software in Pharmaceuticals: A Review
Authors: . Tanisha , Rastogi Harsh , Bharti Mukund L.
Published: October 2024

To address issues with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), production, documentation, regulatory body requirements (US, FDA, WHO, EU-GMP, PICS), product quality, and other issues, the pharmaceutical industry as a whole needed a variety of creative and scientific solutions. One key tool in addressing these issues is computer system software, which monitors and upholds current industry practices. Installing such software will assist the pharmaceutical sector in meeting regulatory body standards and enhancing its cGMP processes. The pharmaceutical industry’s recent advancements have increased the complexity of products and data. In the pharmaceutical sector, several elements are considered simultaneously. As a result, several complex software applications are used today to control these factors. Software is a group of programs that define the tasks that a computer must perform. It is made up of a series of programming language-written, computer-interpreted code. It thus makes our jobs easier by maintaining all the records, doing all the necessary computations, and much more. The pharmaceutical industry uses a broad variety of software since the tasks that need to be accomplished are equally varied. Regulatory compliance management, quality control test results management, marketing and sales campaign data handling, record-keeping for a batch of tablets in the manufacturing industry, etc. An overview of the many software categories utilized in the pharmaceutical sector is provided in this article. It also discusses their significance and needs in the pharmaceutical sector. It also discusses the significance of software utilized in the pharmaceutical sector.
Strategi Peningkatan Mutu Produk Olahan Ikan Tangkap di Kecamatan Sungai Kakap
Authors: Ayuni Ayuni , Maswadi Maswadi , Suharyani Anita , Aritonang Marisi , Fitrianti Wanti
Published: October 2024

Kubu Raya Regency is the fourth largest producer of processed fish in West Kalimantan. Business actors generally pay less attention to things that will affect product quality. Processed fish products have quality problems such as decreased quality during storage, microbial contamination during the salting process, use of chemicals, unpleasant odors, and deviations from industry standards. Business actors who can produce highly competitive products have three criteria: products that are available regularly and continuously, products of excellent and uniform quality, and widely available products. Improving product quality products is an excellent way to maintain customer loyalty, have the resilience to compete, and build sustainable growth and profits. This study aims to formulate a quality strategy for processed fishery products in Sungai Kakap District. The study was conducted in April 2024, with ten respondents of processed fish product business actors. The variables used are quality control indicators consisting of performance, completeness, reliability, durability, and service capabilities, which are then analyzed using a SWOT matrix. The study results show that processed fish product business actors in Sungai Kakap District are in quadrant two. Quadrant two shows that business actors can take advantage of existing external opportunities to overcome their internal weaknesses. The strategies developed in this quadrant focus on ways to improve internal weaknesses by taking advantage of opportunities in the external environment to ensure that business actors can improve their overall position and be better prepared to face future challenges.
The Relationship Between the Loss of Household Income and Socioeconomic Variables in the Second COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Fitriani Yessy , Philimon Semukasa , Sunardi Kartika Setyaningsih , Karlinda Karlinda , Erza Desi Metriana , Yulda Apri , Nurcihikita Tiara , Yanti Vivi Yosefri
Published: October 2024

Although Covid-19 started in Wuhan, China, on January 30th 2020 it was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The issue was no longer for China alone. Instead, every country was called upon to take urgent and aggressive measures against the spread of the deadly virus. This paper aims to examine the relationship between the loss of household income and socioeconomic variables. This was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. The data of this study were collected from a representative sample of 210 households from 21 villages in Wakiso District. This paper focuses on the impact of income loss on a range of social-economic indicators. The results showed that two variables had strong effects on income reduction: (1) education, with a P value of 0.042 OR 2.124 and (2) medical insurance ownership, with a P value of 0.012 OR 0.357. Thus, the increase in income was associated with better health. We suggest that the socioeconomically disadvantaged group requires additional support to strengthen their resilience to survive amid the coronavirus global pandemic.