bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on socioeconomic correlates of family caregiver burden
Authors: Samanta Amrita , Ghosh Santanu
Published: August 2022

Background:

The role of being a caregiver of elderly patients with chronic psychiatric illnesses can be challenging. The objective of the current study was to determine and compare the family caregiver (FCG) burden of dementia and schizophrenic elderly patients and their associated sociodemographic factors.

Materials and Methods:

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 122 randomly-selected FCGs of geriatric patients with dementia (84) and schizophrenia (38) in the psychiatry outpatient department of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. The original 22 items Zarit Burden Interview tool was used to assess caregiver burden. Data were analyzed in SPSS Version 20.0. The Mann–Whitney U-tests and Chi-square test were performed for bivariate analyses. Value of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Median age (inter quartile range) of dementia and schizophrenia patients were 74 (13) years and 67 (6) years, respectively. All FCGs studied were burdened with caregiving. FCGs of the schizophrenic group were more burdened than those of the dementia group (median score: 66 vs. 45, P = 0.000016). The female gender of patients and caregivers, years of institutional education, years of illness of the patient, and dependence on the caregiver for activities of daily living were positively associated with burden in both the groups. For FCGs of dementia patients, patients being widowed or separated (P = 0.00128), belonging to Islam by religion (P = 0.0083) and joint families (P = 0.00672), lower monthly family income (P = 0.00021), no current income of patient (P = 0.0001), higher monthly expenditure on patients (P = 0.0000), and the presence of chronic ailments requiring regular treatment (P = 0.00078) were found to be significantly associated with more burden.

Conclusion:

Field-based strategies addressing the caregiver burden of geriatric psychiatric patients must be developed and integrated into the existing health-care system.
Choice Between the Synonymous Pairs of Sutoppu and Teishi
Authors: Deng Qi
Published: July 2022

This paper discusses the results of a corpus-based study on the usage and functions of the western loanword sutoppu and its synonymous Sino-Japanese, teishi. Our analyses focus on the following four perspectives: (1) frequency, (2) conjugation types, (3) characteristics of genres used, and (4) collocations. The results show that sutoppu is used mostly in a causative form, implying something compulsory or intentional, whereas teishi is mostly used in its passive form to imply inevitability. In addition, sutoppu emphasizes instantaneity and has the meaning of intentionally stopping something with great resistance. Whereas teishi permits a certain duration of time and describes the state of being stopped.
The Roman Alphabet Within the Japanese Writing System: Patterns of Usages and Their Significance
Authors: Nishi Hironori
Published: July 2022

The present study explores the usages of the Roman alphabet within the writing system of Japanese. Japanese is typically said to have three types of characters in its writing system: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. However, the Roman alphabet is also commonly used in Japanese for various purposes along with other types of characters in Japanese. The present study argues that with the recent surge in electronic communication, the writing practice of Japanese is transitioning from vertical writing to horizontal writing, and this transition allows more foreign words and expressions written in the Roman alphabet to be used within Japanese without being converted into katakana loanwords. The present study also discusses the influence of the ever-increasing international interaction to the usages of the Roman alphabet within Japanese.
Mediating Role of Positive Emotions on Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Achievement: A Case of Colleges of Education in the Bono Region, Ghana
Authors: Kwesi Nyatsikor Maxwell , Bediako Augustine , Iddrisu Abubakari , Nuorikuu Gyilku Augustine
Published: August 2022

The study explored the mediating role of Ghanaian College of Education students’ positive academic emotions in facilitating their self-regulation learning and academic achievement. The study utilized the descriptive cross-sectional design. The target population was 5,013 students from the three Colleges of Education in the Bono Region, of which 328 were selected for the study through a simple random sampling technique. Ethical protocols were strictly adhered to during the data collection, analysis and reporting stages of the study. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling. The study found statistically significant relationships between positive academic emotions and self-regulation learning and academic achievement. Of the constructs explored, the emotional states of joy and hope were the two most important variables mediating college students’ self-regulating learning and achievement. The pride of success and relief associated with the execution of academic-related activities were comparatively less important constructs mediating students learning and achievement. Therefore, College of Education students should be consciously taught self-regulation strategies to sustain their learning. Moreover, reading, teaching and learning materials and resources should be presented in formats that will intrinsically sustain learners’ enthusiasm and engagement.
Effect of the Cooperative Learning Strategy on Study Habit of Senior Secondary School Students in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Iheanyichukwu Temidayo , A.T Sotonade Olufunmilayo , F. Omonuwa Edorodion
Published: August 2022

This study sought to investigate the effect of cooperative learning strategy on SSS students using experimental research design. The study involved the experimental and control groups of learners who were taught through the cooperative and conventional learning approaches respectively. Study Habits Inventory (SHI) was used to elicit responses from the participants. Data was treated through the independent sample t-test which helped to test two hypotheses. The analysis started by comparing the mean score of the experimental and the control groups prior to treatment. After the treatment, the mean scores of the two groups were tested again to determine whether the cooperative approach had any effect on the students’ learning habit. The study concluded that cooperative teaching and learning approach is an effective means in improving learners’ study habit as compared to the conventional teaching and learning approach. Based on the conclusions, the study recommends that teachers should use the cooperative teaching and learning approach in order to enhance the learning achievement of the students and in particular in order to improve the learner’s study habits. Moreover, teachers should be trained on the use of various forms of cooperative learning strategy. This will further make it easier for the adoption and use of the strategies.
Protective Activity of a Polyherbal Formulation in Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression
Authors: Abubakar Nura Kaoje , Hamid Kabir Magaji , Yeldu Mohammed Haruna , Abdullahi Musa Ismail , Usman Abubakar Babangida , Yahaya Isah Sulaiman , Aliyu Mansur
Published: August 2022

A previous study reported on the immunostimulatory activity of a polyherbal formulation (PHF). However, its potential in immunosuppression is unknown. This murine study evaluates the protective activity of aqueous extract of the PHF in cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced immunosuppression. The PHF consists of Acacia polyacantha, Acacia senegal, Adansonia digitata, Allium sativum and Bauhinia rufescens. The study was conducted on 20 rats in four groups: normal saline group, negative control, treatment control group, and experiment group. Delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response, keyhole limpet haemocyanin (KLH)-IgG, serum IFN-γ, and IL-4 were measured using digital Vernier calliper and sandwich ELISA, respectively. Histology of liver, thymus, and bone marrow was examined. No significant difference was observed between treatment control and experimental groups in DTH response (p > 0.05). No significant difference prevailed in the mean concentration of KLH-IgG from PHF treatment group to CP treatment group in the experiment (p = 0.48). Also, the serum IFN-γ level in the PHF-treatment group was not statistically different from the CP-treatment group (p = 0.293). The serum level of IL-4 in the PHF-treatment group was also not significantly different from that of the CP-treatment group (p = 0.139). The histology of PHF treated group showed similar features to that of normal and treatment controls. The formulation has demonstrated good protective ability in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed rats.
In Vitro Anticancer Activities of Selected Ethiopian Plant Extracts on HeLa and PC3 Cell Lines
Authors: Emam Jibrel Abdulkadir , Yaya Estifanos Ele , Choudhary Muhammad Iqbal , Yousuf Sammer , Gebremedhin Tetemke Mehari
Published: August 2022

In vitro anticancer activity of the 80% ethanolic extracts of 23 traditionally used Ethiopian medicinal plants was studied using cervical (HeLa) and prostate (PC3) cancer cell lines by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) colourimetric assay. Mouse embryonic fibroblast normal cells(3T3) were used for evaluation of safety of extracts. Among the tested plants, Dovyalis abyssinica, Scadoxus multiflorus, Rumex abyssinicus, and Euphorbia abyssinica exhibited significant anticancer activity against HeLa cells with IC50 values of 6.2, 14.6, 18.6, and 22.8 µg/ml, respectively. Similarly, S. multiflorus and D. abyssinica significantly inhibited PC3 cell growth with IC50 values of 9.8 and 17.4 µg/ml, respectively. Extracts of S. multiflorus, R. abyssinicus, and E. abyssinica demonstrated high selectivity index. D. abyssinica showed selective toxicity against HeLa (SI = 2.51) cancer cells, but not against PC3 (SI = 0.98) cancer cells. Evaluation for safety indicated that about 83.3% of the extracts under this study were nontoxic at 30 µg/ml. The findings of this study suggest that further bioactivity guided fractionation and phytochemical studies may lead to the discovery of novel anticancer compounds.
In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Twenty-two Ethiopian Medicinal Plants
Authors: Emam Jibrel Abdulkadir , Yaya Estifanos Ele , Choudhary Muhammad Iqbal , Yousuf Sammer , Gebremedhin Tetemke Mehari
Published: August 2022

The current study has been carried out to assess the in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the 80% ethanolic extracts of 22 traditionally used Ethiopian medicinal plants. Among the tested plants, Dodonaea angustifolia, Rumex nervosus, Carrisa spinarum, Pentas schimperiana, and Clerodendrum myricoides displayed good DPPH radical scavenging potential with IC50 values of 15.0, 26.9, 58.3, 62.5, and 78.8 µg/ml, respectively. Similarly, Dovyalis abyssinica, D. angustifolia, Rumex abyssinicus, and R. nervosus showed strong oxidative burst inhibitory potential with IC50 values of 10.2, 19.4, 24.8, 35.8 μg/ml, respectively. Furthermore, D. angustifolia and R. nervosus showed strong reactive oxygen species inhibitory activities.  The results of this study showed the potential use of herbal products as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents and provided scientific backing for utilizing these herbal preparations.
Management of Traumatic Globe Rupture: Case Report
Authors: Awurum Franca Chinyere
Published: August 2022

Purpose: A Case report of traumatic globe rupture. Globe rupture, an ocular emergency, is the most severe form of mechanical trauma to the globe because of the changes that occur to the tissue at the time of the injury. It is the most common cause of unilateral blindness worldwide; men being more commonlyaffected than women due to occupational and recreational preferences.Case Report: The case reported is a 54- year old man presenting to the Accident and Emergency unit of our hospital due to a hit in the left eye by fireworks. The incident occurred an hour earlier on his way to church, resulting in loss of vision in that eye. The patient suffered significant trauma including rupture of the left globe.Conclusion: Among the numerous causes of traumatic globe rupture, fireworks injuries constitute an important cause of preventable blindness worldwide. The diagnosis is usually easy because the wound is often obvious to the eye, though occult ruptures also occur necessitating the need for careful evaluationof every ocular injury. Due to the risk of expulsive choroidal haemorrhage, urgent surgical intervention is often required, the choice of surgery being determined by the degree of damage to the globe. Evisceration with a prosthesis is the preferred surgical management for severe traumatic injury. Protective eyewear and prevention education are key to reducing ocular morbidity from traumatic globe rupture.
Numerical investigation of thermal performance of a combined heat sink with various microchannel shapes
Authors: Lawal A. Q. , Adewumi O. O. , Olakoyejo O. T.
Published: August 2022

The influence of channel shape on a combined heat sink of three different channel forms is investigated numerically in this work. The channel shapes considered were the trapezoidal, inverse trapezoidal and hexagonal microchannel shapes. The goal of this study was to compare and identify the combined microchannel shape that performed best under conditions of high uniform heat flux. The thermal performance of the combined heat sink was assessed using two criteria: lowest maximum temperature and lowest temperature elevation on the bottom of the combined heat sink where heat is applied. The uniform heat flux applied to the bottom of the combined heat sink was elevated from 100 𝑊/𝑐𝑚2 to1000 𝑊/𝑐𝑚2. For the maximum heat flux of 1000 𝑊/𝑐𝑚2and lowest pressure drop of 10kPa considered, in terms of temperature elevation on the bottom of the heat sink where heat is applied, the trapezoidal combined microchannel heat sink outperformed other channel shapes. When the minimized overall maximum temperature is considered, the hexagonal combined microchannel heat sink was the best combined heat sink.
Impact of heat stress on follicular size, oestradiol concentration and oestrus expression in Nigerian Zebu cows
Authors: Ndumari W. , Dawuda P.M. , Ate I.U. , Rekwot P.I.
Published: August 2022

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of heat stress on follicular size, oestradiol concentrations and oestrus expression in different seasons on Zebu cows. Twelve (n=12) matured, Zebu cows were utilized for over a year. The year was divided into 3 phases. Ambient temperature, relative humidity and rectal temperature were determined using. Cows were synchronized for oestrus. Ultrasonic follicular studies were carried out daily. Blood samples were collected after administration of a second dose of PFG2α to assess serum concentration of oestradiol. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique was used to determine the concentration of oestradiol. Oestrus activities were monitored by visual observation. Follicle diameters at 24 hr were lower (P< 0.05) in the cold, dry season (6.34± 0.68 mm) than hot dry (8.09±0.52 mm) and the rainy season (8.62±0.9 mm). At 72 hr, follicular diameters were significantly higher P<0.05 in the hot, dry season (17.01±1.41 mm) than cold dry (12.90±1.22 mm) and the rainy season (12.08±0.82 mm). Time to peak of oestradiol concentrations was shorter P<0.05 in the cold, dry season (31.50±5.41 hr), followed by a hot, dry season (35.42±4.25 hr) and then rainy season (52.25±7.08 hr). The amplitude of oestradiol was higher P<0.05 in the cold, dry season (39.13±5.27 pg/mL) than hot dry (19.50±2.52 pg/mL) and rainy seasons (17.63±1.89 pg/mL). Durations of proestrus oestradiol surges were significantly higher P<0.05 in the rainy season (40.88±7.10 hr) followed by a hot, dry season (35.50±7.71 hr) and then cold dry season (24.25±3.27 hr.). The total number of mounting activities for two hr. was higher P<0.05 in the cold, dry season (7.6±0.93/hr) followed by rainy season (6.2±1.28/hr) and then hot dry season (4.4±0.81/hr). In conclusion, the study showed that heat stress affected oestrus expression by lowering the number of mounts per hour, increasing follicular size and reducing oestradiol concentration of these cows.
Globalisation and its effects on Religious Practices: A Case Study of the Hindu Community in Durban, South Africa
Authors: Kudrya-Marais Elena Vladimirovna , Olalere Folasayo Enoch
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of globalisation on Hindu cultural and religious practices. Even though there are various practices in Hinduism, colour has been known to be closely related to the Hindu religion, representing the expression of faiths and beliefs. For example, many Hindu deities have specific colours associated with their attire, signifying their qualities. Hence, with specific reference to colour, this case study explores how globalisation has impacted the use of colour in Hinduism. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 20 participants from the population. The participants include ten (10) senior citizens (age 55 and above) and ten (10) Hindu Priests. The selection criteria help to ensure that the selected participants have a deep knowledge of Hindu culture and religion. The participants were interviewed using open-ended questions and the collected data was analysed using thematic analysis. Five (5) themes emerged as an indication of the effects of globalisation. These include, i) differences between colour use among Hindus in South Africa and India, ii) western influence on colour use, iii) global propaganda (media and Internet), iv) problems with education and v) young Hindus’ lack of interest. The responses of all 20 participants also suggest that the richness of Hindu culture is strongly associated with the importance of colour. The colours are integrated into religion to such an extent that they hold important cultural, religious, and traditional meanings. As colours have a great significance in the Hindu religion, it can be said that this religion is represented by symbolic colours which form a large part of Hindu consciousness, festivals and celebrations.
Determination of Anthropological Pressure Areas in The Central Districts of Antalya and Basic Floristic Characteristics
Authors: ÜNAL Orhan , GÖKOĞLU Meryem
Published: August 2022

The greatest negative impact on natural wealth is human-induced. Due to the rapid increase in the population of Antalya in recent years, the city needed new buildings, new roads and new living spaces. For this reason, the existing green areas in the city have been lost or stuck. In the study, the determination of green areas under anthropological influence such as settlement and human pressure in the central districts of Antalya, parcel measurements and determination of basic floristic features were investigated. As a result of the research, a total of 31 important areas affected by anthropological activities were identified, 4 in Aksu, 5 in Döşemealtı, 6 in Kepez, 9 in Konyaaltı and 7 in Muratpaşa, which are the central districts of Antalya. According to the ratio of the areas covered by these regions, which are determined in the central districts of Antalya, to the district area, Muratpaşa district comes first with 16.69%. This is followed by Döşemealtı with 13.36%, Kepez with 10.03%, Aksu with 7.73% and Konyaaltı with 1.58%. The reason for the high percentage of area in Muratpaşa district is the Falezler and Lara coasts in the district. In order to leave a more livable and green world to future generations, the identified areas must be protected and maintained. Such areas are important sink areas for Antalya, which is under the pressure of urbanization. These areas also have Floristic, Ecological, Sociological and Landscape values.
Technology of Digital Art for Adapting Ancient Visual Art Designs
Authors:   Department of Computer Graphic and Multimedia School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Thailand, Sookkaew Jirawat , Chongkon Phanom , Chaikaew Nakarin
Published: August 2022

Visual arts, design, and the creation of visual arts have been beginning along with human life for a long time. They have evolved in parallel together. The creation of human visual art is driven by inspiration and driven and taken to be a visual artwork. Creating digital art is a prevalent tool in today's era. It is a creative art technique that combines digital technology and the creation of visual artworks together. Bringing the cultural value of art that is the heritage of our ancestors who have created art that is considered valuable for future generations by using digital art for inheritance. It is also considered another method of transmitting, disseminating, and bringing the values of these cultural arts and cultures to be able to be inherited and passed on to the next era
Direction Stabilization and Simulation of an Aerial Delivery System with Ram-Air Parachute
Authors:   Başkent University, Mechanical Engineering, Ankara 06500, Turkey, Güven Kemal , Şamiloğlu Andaç Töre
Published: August 2022

The control of parachute systems is challenging problem due to the fact that the environmental conditions have a great impact on the system and they are in an under actuated structure. The time-consuming testing methods in the developed systems make simulation studies inevitable. In this study, a controller system to stabilize the direction of an aerial delivery system with Ram-Air Parachute is developed. First, a simulation platform is designed in MATLAB, Simulink. 6DOF vehicle model is used for simulation. The aerodynamic forces and moments on the vehicle are mathematically modelled and implemented. PID Controllers are developed to control yaw, yaw rate, and descent rate. The roll rate and pitch rate are the observed parameters to investigate the flight stability
Ketahanan beberapa varietas jagung (Zea mays L.) terhadap penyakit karat daun (Puccinia sorghi) di Dusun Copti Distrik Prafi Kabupaten Manokwari
Authors: Ruimassa Rein , Martanto Eko Agus , Erari Derek Kornelis , Yaku Alexander
Published: August 2022

Common corn rust disease caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi, causes small spots on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves which then spread to the entire leaf surface, causing a decrease in photosynthetic yield. Losses due to this disease are 45-60%. This study aims to explore the resistance of corn varieties to rust disease. This research was arranged in a descriptive research design using 240 plants of corn. The maize varieties tested were Pertiwi 3, Betrass, Bissi 2, Bissi 18, Bima, and Prafi Merah varieties. The results showed that the intensity of disease increased continuously every week from the first appearance of 5 WAP to 11 WAP. At 11 WAP the severity of the disease was 76% Pertiwi 3, Betrass 91%, Bissi 2 82%, Bissi 18 89%, Bima 80% and Prafi Merah 92% so that all test varieties were classified as susceptible varieties. The susceptibility was triggered by the test variety's gene system which was not sufficient to inhibit the rate of development of pathogens with high virulence. In addition, weather factors with rainfall ranging between 73and 90%, adequate optimal temperatures ranging between 25.7oC and 28.8oC and heavy rains that occur continuously for 24-26 days strongly support production and sporadic distribution in the crop resulting in an increase in severity disease.
Análise dos impactos da legislação de Áreas de Proteção Permanente – APP sobre a paisagem do cerrado: estudo de caso do município de Diamantino - MT
Authors: Amaral João Benvindo do
Published: August 2022

A proteção ambiental no Brasil tem como premissa a tentativa de união entre as questões técnica ambientais e as legislativas. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é analisar os impactos das legislações ambientais, em especial sobre Áreas de Proteção Permanente, na paisagem do cerrado, tendo como exemplo o município de Diamantino - MT. Os dados utilizados nesta pesquisa foram da base do Cadastro Ambiental Rural – CAR, por meio do Sistema CAR – SICAR, do Boletim Informativo do Cadastro Técnico Federal e do Projeto de Conhecimento do Cerrado, com dados de uso e ocupação do solo do MAPBIOMAS. Ao analisar a distribuição espacial das APP’s no município de Diamantino – MT é notório uma fragmentação das áreas de proteção. Em poucos casos se formam corredores de preservação no município, em especial na porção leste do município. Portanto, ao analisar as APP’s de forma geral no Cerrado, e em específico no município de Diamantino, a luz do uso da legislação ambiental vigente, é notória que as falhas contidas nas normas beneficiam somente o lado político e econômico. Desse modo, essa questão caso não seja tratada com a seriedade que ela pede, pode causar um grande desequilíbrio no meio natural.
Evli Bireylerin Bağlanma Stillerinin Benliğin Ayrımlaşması ile İlgili İlişkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: GÜNAY Yusuf
Published: July 2022

Bu araştırmada, evli bireylerin bağlanma stilleri ile benliğin ayrımlaşması arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla hazırlanmıştır.Araştırma grubu 350 gönüllü evli çiftten rastlantısal olarak oluşturulmuştur. Evli bireylerde bağlanma stillerinin benliğin ayrımlaşması ile ilgili ilişkileri inceleyen bu çalışma ilişkisel tarama modelinde gerçekleştirilmiş nicel bir araştırmadır. Yapılan araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak 2 ölçme aracı ve 1 adet kişisel bilgi anketi kullanılmıştır. "Benliğin Ayrımlaşması Ölçeği" ile bireyin ayrımlaşma düzeyini ve ilişkilerde bağlanma stillerini ölçmek için ise ‘‘kişilerarası ilişkilerde bağlanma stilleri ölçek formu’’ kullanılmıştır. Yapılan bu araştırma da akademisyenler tarafından uyarlanan ve geliştirilen ölçekler için kullanım izinleri alınmıştır. 350 veri öncelikle ‘‘normallik testi, ölçeklere ilişkin iç tutarlık katsayısı testi, korelasyon analizi, regresyon analizi ve iki bağımsız örneklem t-testi’’ ve üç dahil üçten fazla bağımsız değişken için ise One Way Anova uygulanmıştır. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda evli bir bireyin duygusal tepkisellik puanı yükseldikçe güvensiz kaygılı bağlanma puanının düştüğü söylenebilir. Benliğin ayrımlaşması alt boyutlarının güvensiz kaygılı bağlanma varyansını %51’ini açıklayabildiği görülmüştür. Ölçeğin alt alt boyutlarından olan başkalarına bağımlılık, duygusal tepkisellik ve ben pozisyonu güvensiz kaygılı bağlanma varyansını anlamlı ve güçlü bir şekilde açıklamıştır. Ayrıca cinsiyet değişkenine göre sadece ben pozisyonu alt boyutunun istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve farklılık gösterdiği söylenebilir.
Bate-papo com Myriam Krasilchik
Authors: Santos Sandro Prado , Duso Leandro , Marandino Martha , Selles Sandra Lúcia Escovedo
Published: July 2022

Entrevista concedida por uma convidada para lá de especial na história do Ensino de Biologia no Brasil e da Associação Brasileira de Ensino de Biologia (SBenBio): a professora Myriam Krasilchik. O encontro com a professora se constituiu em um momento de enorme alegria e um bate-papo cheio de histórias, “causos” e memórias compartilhadas para a composição desta Edição Especial dos 25 anos da SBEnBio.
OBAVEZA OSIGURAVAČA NA INFORMISANjE KORISNIKA USLUGE OSIGURANjA TOKOM TRAJANjA UGOVORA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Glušac Danijela
Published: August 2022

The insurance contract belongs to contracts that are increasingly important, as one of the most important contracts for legal transactions. The Law on Insurance of the Republic of Serbia established rules on the obligation of the insurer to inform the contractor of the insurance during the duration of the contract. As insurance represents one of the most complex areas, in order to achieve the goal of introducing into the law of this provision, it is necessary to specify the circumstances about the insurer is obliged to inform the insurance contractor. In accordance with the current trends in European Union law, in addition to the analysis, the legal framework for information, then certain issues related to the problem of informing the insurance contractor, attention has been paid to issues of the contents of notifications during validity term of the insurance contract. Therefore, in the paper is given a brief overview of the legal framework of the contractual duty to inform. Then, in the context of an insurance contract, contractual duty of disclosure is analyzed in national law. The author aims to present sources of rights regarding the duty of disclosure in consumer contracts, insurance contracts. It starts from the normative complex with the specifics and characteristics of this topic.
UGOVOR O UGOSTITELjSKIM USLUGAMA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Radulović Uroš
Published: August 2022

Given that in recent years in the Republic of Serbia there has been an increase in accommodation facilities and accommodation units, on the one hand, and an increase in the number of guests (domestic and foreign), on the other hand, the main focus of this paper is directed to the agreement on catering services. Bearing in mind that this contract is not regulated by law, the rules contained in the Special Usances in Tourism are analyzed, taking into account both comparative legal solutions as well as domestic and foreign court practices. The aim of the research is to clarify the specific legal nature and characteristics of this contract through analysis of the rules on conclusion of the contract, duration and cancellation of the contract, rights and obligations of the contracting parties, caterers' responsibilities and termination of the contract.
Study of poverty in the municipalities of the state of Campeche, Mexico: index 2020
Authors: Canul Carlos Alberto Pérez , Acosta Nadia Kassandra May , Chiquini Charlotte Monserrat Llanes , Cortés Roger Manuel Patrón , Chiquini Gerardina Candelaria de Jesús Llanes , Cambranis Josué Dzib
Published: July 2022

Estudios realizados sobre el desarrollo económico de México, nos muestran claramente que el país ha tenido un desarrollo regionalmente desequilibrado y la tendencia apunta a un agravamiento de esos desequilibrios en el futuro, por lo que frente a este panorama el gobierno federal, los gobiernos estatales y sobre todo los gobiernos municipales en conjunto con entidades educativas y otros actores de la sociedad deben asumir una posición de liderazgo proactivo que permita combatir los problemas sociales en cada una de las regiones. En una primera etapa es importante partir de un análisis claro de la situación de la pobreza en cada entidad federativa analizando las diversas variables que influyen en esta situación. Este documento presenta los resultados de la investigación “Estudio de la pobreza en los municipios del estado de Campeche, México: índice 2020.” El cual propone un análisis de diversas variables que influyen en la medición de la pobreza, mediante el índice de Rezago Social (IRS) diseñado por el Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social (CONEVAL), el cual desde el año 2005 ha permitido determinar las asimetrías existentes en cada municipio del estado de Campeche, México.
INFLUENCE OF SOME SOLANUM ROOTSTOCKS ON EGGPLANT CROPS FROM ROMANIA
Authors: Dragomir Elena , Tănasă Veronica , Doltu Mădălina
Published: August 2022

Some results regarding the influence of some Solanum rootstocks on eggplant crops from Romania are in this study. Eggplants are popular vegetables all around the world. Among the grafting aims are fruit yield and quality. Eggplant grafting has been a tradition for over 15 years at the Horting Institute from Bucharest. Grafting combinations used have been the S. melongena scions (Aragon F1 from Hazera, Israel and Luiza variety from the Research–Development Institute Vidra, Romania), the S. lycopersicum x S. habrochaites rootstock (Emperador F1 from Rijk Zwaan, Nethelands) and the S. melongena rootstock (L23B eggplant hybrid from germplasm colection of the Research Station Buzău, Romania). By comparing the fruit yield and carbohydrates content of the grafted or non-grafted variants, the grafted eggplants have had outstanding results, values higher than at control eggplants. Production increment has been up to 25.44% (Luiza x Emperador). Carbohydrate content has increased up to 0.14% (Aragon x Emperador). Researches on the identification of some rootstocks compatible with eggplant scions continues in Romania.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS AND PLANT NUTRIENT CONTENT OF LEAVES IN THE APPLE ORCHARDS
Authors: Yildiz Ercan , Yaman Mehmet , Sümbül Ahmet
Published: August 2022

This study was carried out in 42 orchards located in the lowland of Develi, where the apple cultivation is intense in Kayseri province. The analyses were made to determine pH, CaCO3, EC, organic matter, available phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu) in soil samples and nitrogen (N), P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, and boron (B) in leaf samples. In the study, the relationships between some physical and chemical properties of the soils and the plant nutrient content of the leaves were evaluated by correlation analysis. In the study, between some physical and chemical properties of soils and the nutritional elements of soils and leaves were found important statistical relations. These relationships were mostly between soil samples rather than leaves. On the other hand, the pH and EC values of the soils showed less significant relationships with the nutrient contents of the samples according to the organic matter and CaCO3 contents of soils. It was determined that the organic matter content of the soils had a positive relationship with all the investigated elements except phosphorus. It has been determined that the relationship between the CaCO3 content and nutritional elements in the soils is statistically significant, it has a positive correlation with potassium and calcium and a negative correlation with other investigated elements. No significant relationships were found between the nutrient contents of the soils and the macro element contents of the leaves. While some important statistical relationships were determined between nutrient contents of the soils and micro element contents of the leaves, the highest correlation was determined between copper and boron contents. It was determined that the copper content of the leaves was positively related to the phosphorus, potassium and magnesium content of the soils and negatively related to the manganese content of the soils.
New Normal Education: Impact to Parents in Southern Palawan, Philippines
Authors:   Palawan State University, Philippines, M. Villaruz Mary Grace
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to identify the impact of new normal education to parents in Southern Palawan. There were 144 parent-respondents in this study. This study investigated the advantage/s of new normal education to parents, the challenges they encountered, and the solutions they employed to surpass it. Most of the parents were females, with an average of 3 to 4 children, minimum wage earners, and graduates of high school. Frequency distribution, mean, percentage were the statistical tools used. Most of the parents stated that because of the new normal education, students learned independently. Most of the parents were challenged by the absence or poor internet connection. In order for them to cope up with the challenges, most of them disciplined the students at home.
Constructing a Culinary Tourism Recommendation System Based in Palembang, Indonesian Using Weighted Product Method
Authors:   Universitas Multimedia Nusantara & Jl. Scientia Boulevard, Curug Sangereng Kelapa dua, Tangerang, Indonesia
Published: August 2022

Based on the survey that conducted on 33 respondents from the Palembang peoples and non-Palembang peoples, got the result that state, most respondents state they had trouble to deciding which restaurant to go to when visiting Palembang and most respondents need 20 to 60 minutes to determine which restaurant that they want to order the food in Palembang area. Therefore, this study will construct a restaurant recommendation system based on the Palembang region and implementing the Weighted Product method and also adding window maps features. This study aims to assist Palembang and non-Palembang users to choosing system-recommended restaurants in Palembang. The result of this study shows that the recommendation system has successful outcomes in helping the users with great overall feedback showing a high satisfaction level of 89.93%.
On Speak With and Talk With: A Corpora-Based Analysis
Authors:   Far East University, South Korea
Published: August 2022

The main purpose of this article is to provide a comparative analysis of speak with and talk with in the Corpus of Historical American English (COHA) and the Corpus of Contemporary Namkil Kang American English (COCA). With respect to the COHA, it is interesting to note that talk with was always preferred over speak with by Americans except 1820, 1830, and 1840. A further point to note is that speak with had the highest frequency (271 tokens) in 2010, whereas talk with had the highest frequency (633 tokens) in 1950. With respect to the COCA, it is worth pointing out that speak with and talk with show the same property in four genres, whereas they show a different property in the other four genres. Simply put, in the eight genres of the COCA, speak with is 50% the same as talk with. Talking about the distance between speak with and talk with, the former is the nearest to the latter in the web genre. Quite interestingly, the COCA shows that talk with people and speak with authority are the most widely used (126 tokens vs. 56 tokens) in America. Finally, this paper argues that 26.08% of forty six nouns are the collocations of speak with and talk with, thus revealing a low degree of similarity.
Papilomatosis confluente y reticulada de Gougerot-Carteaud
Authors: De Lena Florencia , Itatí Cordo María Victoria , Sorokin Irene , Torchiari Fabricio , Martínez Etchevest Sandra
Published: August 2022

La papilomatosis confluente y reticulada es una dermatosis infrecuente, benigna, de curso crónico y etiopatogenia desconocida. Actualmente, se acepta que se debe a un trastorno de la queratinización. Se caracteriza por máculas y pápulas hiperpigmentadas, que coalescen en el centro y adoptan un patrón reticular en la periferia. Se la puede confundir con otras patologías, como la pitiriasis versicolor y la acantosis nigricans. Con la administración de minociclina por víaoral suelen obtenerse excelentes resultados. Se comunica el caso de un paciente con diagnóstico de papilomatosis confluente y reticulada. Se describen sus características clínicas, criterios diagnósticos y tratamiento instaurado.
Hemangioma elastótico adquirido
Authors: Torchetti Jimena Lorena , Loriente Diego Martín , García Sandra , Della Giovanna Patricia
Published: August 2022

El hemangioma elastótico adquirido (HEA) es una patología vascular benigna, poco frecuente y de reciente descripción. Se presenta en individuos de entre 50 y 82 años, con una incidencia similar entre hombres y mujeres. Desde su primera descripción, en 2002, solo se publicaron 50 casos. Comunicamos 2 casos de hemangioma elastótico adquirido observados en nuestro Servicio de Dermatología a los efectos de contribuir con la caracterización de esta entidad.
Crioglobulinemia: una entidad heterogénea
Authors: Fava María Victoria , Cilio Antonella María , Debernardi María Emilia , Bendjuia Gabriela
Published: August 2022

La crioglobulinemia se define como la presencia de inmunoglobulinas en el suero que se precipitan reversiblemente a bajas temperaturas. Se la clasifica en tipos I, II y III, según las características de las inmunoglobulinas. La primera suele asociarse a enfermedades linfoproliferativas y las de tipos II y III, denominadas crioglobulinemias mixtas, a infección por el virus de la hepatitis C, seguida de las enfermedades autoinmunes. Las manifestaciones clínicas se relacionan con obstrucción intravascular en el caso de la crioglobulinemia de tipo I, mientras que las de tipos II y III se manifiestan con vasculitis por depósito de inmunocomplejos. El compromiso cutáneo es el hallazgo principal, seguido del articular, el neurológico y el renal. Se presentan 3 casos de crioglobulinemia que, por los datos de laboratorio y las enfermedades asociadas, difieren de la descripción clásica publicada en los textos.
El colágeno hidrolizado enlentece el envejecimiento cutáneo
Authors: Pastore Federico
Published: August 2022

El colágeno es la proteína estructural del tejido conectivo, componente de la matriz extracelular de la piel. Representa el 75% de su peso y su función es brindar soporte mecánico.
Manejo de los contactos de los pacientes con la lepra
Authors: Del Valle Argañaraz Fabiana Paola
Published: August 2022

Según una guía publicada en 2020 en la Revista de Leprología, la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) aconseja la pro laxis posexposición con una dosis única de rifampicina, luego de descartar la lepra y la tuberculosis, y en ausencia de contraindicaciones, para los contactos cercanos de los pacientes con lepra que tengan 2 o más años, y en las regiones de alta prevalencia. Esta práctica se diseñó para facilitar y estandarizar la implementación del seguimiento de los contactos.
Clinico-Pathological Study on Amlapittaw.s.r to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)and its Comparative Management with Narikela Khanda and Kusmanda Khanda.
Authors: Rout Diptimayee , Panda P.K , Nayak Utkalini , Biswal Ambuja Kumar
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Amlapittadescribed in Ayurvedaclassics resembles to the clinical features of GERD.Amlapittais more prevalent disease ofAnnavaha Srotasa(gastrointestinal system) described in various classicalAyurvedictexts.Narikela Khandaand Kushmanda Khandaare the formulations mentioned in Bhaisajya Ratnavaliindicated for management of Amlapitta. Aims:To evaluate the effect of NarikelaKhanda and KushmandaKhanda in management of Amlapitta. Materials and methods: A non-randomized, single-armed, open-labeled clinical trial was conducted in 30 patients having classical symptoms ofAmlapitta,administered with 10gm ofNarikela Khanda & 10gmof Kushmanda Khandatwice a day after food for 30 days respectively. The assessment was done based on subjective parameters, i.e., Amlodgara(sourbelching),Daha(heartburn),Gaurava(heaviness),Utklesha(nausea),Avipaka(indigestion) andAruchi(loss of appetite) were taken into consideration. The subjective parameters were analysed by Wilcoxon-W test and p-value. Result-In Group A, 6.67% patients had marked improvement, while 73.33% patients had moderate improvement and 20.00% mildly improved. In Group B, 60.00% patients had moderate improvement and 40% marked improved. In both the Group the result was statistically significant, but improvement was noticed more in Group-B. Conclusion-On comparison between two groups, Kushmanda Khandahave shown more effect than Narikela Khanda.No adverse effects were noticed during clinical trial in both groups
A Critical Study on Raktapradoshaja Vikarawith its Principle of Treatment (Mukhapaka)with Yastimadhu Churna.
Authors: Das Anamika
Published: August 2022

Introduction-As on today’s era, the changing lifestyle and eating pattern like Visamasana, Adhyasana,Ajirnasana & consumption of Virudhaharacauses disturbance of the normal physiology which makes them prone to RaktaDushti Vikara, Mukhapakais one of them. It is a painful and often recurrent inflammatory process of the oral mucosa seen commonly in all classes of society.Aim and Objectives -To study the efficacy of Yastimadhu churnain Mukhapakaon the basis of the principle of treatment of Raktapradoshaja Vikara(Shaman concept ofRaktapittaharikriya).Materials and Methods-30 no. of patients were selected and administered Yastimadhu Churna 5gm with luke warm water after food twice daily for a period of 15 days. All patients were investigated for Hb gm %, BSL before and after treatment. The collected data was distributed according to different demography and Prakriti Pareeksha. The assessment of the subjective and objective parameters was evaluated by the statistical w-test and paired t-test.Observation and result: -It has been observed that, the trial drug is statistically significant at level of 5% (p<0.5) to reduce both parameters.Discussion and Conclusion:-Finally it can be said that the trial drug could be best means for management of RaktaPradoshaja Vikara (Mukhapaka). During the entire duration of therapy, any adverse effect of the drug was not found
Standardization of Gunja Taila
Authors: Meena Jitendra , Pal Meena Mohar , Yadav Subhash Chand , Bairwa Dhan Raj , Mal Nakhat
Published: August 2022

Sneha kalpana is one of the unique and commonly prescribed Ayurvedic dosage form in day-to-day practice having increase potency, palatability, shelf life etc. Although varities of Snehas are described in Ayurvedic texts, the most common amongst them are Taila& Ghrita kalpana. The research work entitled “Standardization ofGunja Taila” was planned to standardize two formulations as per the reference of Chakradattaand Bhaishajya Ratnavali. Therefore, two samples of Gunja Tailawith their three batches each, were prepared with their conceptual references. Both the samples were analyzed based on Organoleptic Parameters, i.e., Appearance, Colour, Odour, Touch, etc. and Physico-chemical Parameters i.e., Foreign Matter, Specific gravity, Saponification Value, Peroxide Value, Baudouin’s Test, Mineral oil Test, Viscosity, Total fatty Matter, Refractive Index, Brix Value, Rancidity, Optical Rotation, Acid Value, Iodine Value. The findings for these parameters were found to be satisfactory for quality assurance. Assay of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg), Total bacterial count and Total fungal count are under the permissible limit depicted in the study. Specific pathogens and aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) are absent in all samples. HPTLC is an important tool to generate the standardization parameter for quality control purpose. Sample GT-1 and GT-2 were analysed on different wavelengths 510 nm, 366 nm (Long) & 254 nm (Short). It confirmed 11 distinct spots at 510 nm, 06 distinct spots at 366 nm and 12 spots at 254 nm of GT-1 samples whereas 12 distinct spots at 510 nm, 06 distinct spots at 366 nm and 12 spots at 254 nm were observed in GT-2 samples. The Rf values of spots differentiate the chemical composition of the sample
Single Case Study on Pilonidal Sinus Using Madhu SaindhavAragwadhadi Kshar Sutra, A Minimally Invasive Treatment.
Authors: Sharma Mohan Swarup , Gupta Rajesh Kumar
Published: August 2022

Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a fissure between the buttocks (natal cleft) that can cause pain, embarrassment, and employment disruption. Men are more prone than women (because of the fact that men have more hair). Excision and primary closure, along with excision with reconstructive flap, are the most often adopted surgical methods for this condition. However, there is a substantial threat of recurrence or wound infection following the operation. In addition, the patient will have to stay for a longer period of time in the hospital, and the operation will be expensive. The Pilonidal sinus resembles the Shalya Nadi Vranamentioned in the Sushruta Samhita.Sushrutahas stated a less invasive para-surgical treatment for Nadi Vrana, known as the Kshar sutratechnique.For a Vrana Shoshanna and Ropana activity for wound healing, Acharya Sushruta reviewed several herbs or herbo-mineral combinations. Among them drugs of aragwadhadi gan were used to prepare the kshar sutraalong with madhu(honey), saindhav(himalayan salt)to lessen microbial burden, eliminates the unhealthy slough, necrotized tissue, and maintenance of wound moisture.As a result, this treatment was tested in the Pilonidal sinus, and the results are documented in this case report. The Kshar sutraprocedure not only reduces recurrence and complications but also allows patients to return to work faster with less discomfort, has a significant effect on self-esteem & body image and is less expensive.