bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Swimming in physical education of children
Authors: Marković Vladan , Milošević Miloš
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper is to examine the attitude towards the implementation of swimming in the teaching of physical and health education of children. The introduction of swimming as a mandatory program content of physical education is one of the possible innovations of this type which was the subject of the research and analysis of this paper. On the basis of theoretical analysis, "The Questionnaire on Swimming in Physical Education," containing 17 statements which are answered via five-point Likert-type assessment scales was constructed. A total sample of 104 subjects, coaches, teachers of physical education and sport, active senior swimmers, and parents with children between the ages of six and ten were interviewed. The data on the socio-demographic characteristics, swimming, and sports habits were collected. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis and the reliability analysis by Crombach's Alpha method (a = 0.75) indicate good metric characteristics of the questionnaire. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis show an extremely positive attitude of parents when it comes to swimming in physical education (M = 4.52, SD = 0.29). The descriptive statistical analysis supports the assumption that health and recreational goals of swimming (M = 4.81) are significantly ahead of sports and competition (M = 2.33). When it comes to assessing the emotions associated with swimming, it can also be concluded that recreation (M = 4.85) and entertainment (M = 4.66) are more important than competition (M = 3.72), i.e., that they provoke more positive emotions among children. The results of the variance analysis show that there are no statistically significant differences in attitudes towards swimming in physical education in the subsamples formed according to socio-demographic variables. The obtained results are primarily a confirmation of the positive educational and developmental effects of swimming. Furthermore, many problems exist with the realization of the idea of introducing swimming in regular classes. For such actions, the most important aspects include organization and cooperation of schools, sports centers and the local community, while the financial resources that need to be invested are not so great if the development benefits for children are taken into account. The observed extremely positive attitude of the subjects speaks to their readiness to help and support the implementation of such programs.
Impact of WBC count on admission on early and longterm mortality in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: Starčević Jovana , Matić Dragan
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Inflammation plays a key role in the process of atherosclerosis, its formation, progression and destabilization of plaque. One of the main mediators of inflammation is white blood cells (WBC), whose number increases significantly during inflammation. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of WBC count at admission on early and long-term mortality in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Material and methods: A total of 700 consecutive STEMI patients admitted for primary PCI were included in our study. The patients included in the study were divided into two groups: group with normal and group with elevated WBC count. A leukocyte count >11000 / mm3 was considered elevated. Patients were followed-up at 30-days and at 1-year after enrollment. Results: Out off the 700 STEMI patients treated with primary PCI, 665 had WBC count data available at admission and were included in further analysis. From this number, elevated WBC count was registered in 380 patients (57.14%). Patients with increased WBC count were younger and smokers. Observing the characteristics of patients at admission, patients with elevated WBC count had a lower ejection fraction, higher CPK values as well as a higher incidence of heart failure. Thirty-day as well as 1-year mortality were significantly higher in patients with elevated WBC count. Patients with elevated WBC count were at three-fold higher risk for 30day mortality and at two-fold higher risk for 1-year morality. Conclusion: Patients with elevated WBC counts at admission had higher 30-day and 1-year mortality compared with patients with normal WBC counts. The WBC count was an independent predictor of thirty-day and one-year mortality.
Role of gap junctions and connexin 43 in cancerogenesis and tumor metastasis
Authors: Savić Ivana , Ivanović Nebojša , Oprić Dejan
Published: October 2022

Gap junctions are intercellular connections that enable direct communication between neighboring cells. They are important in tissue homeostasis, cell growth, and differentiation. They are composed of connexin proteins, of which the most common and most studied is connexin 43. The role of connexin 43 in the development and progression of tumors is contradictory. The aim of this paper is to summarize the current state of knowledge on the expression of connexin 43 in various primary and secondary tumors, in order to explain its role in the development and progression of malignant tumors. Previous studies have examined the expression of connexin 43 in various primary and secondary tumors, as well as its association with prognosis. The expression of connexin 43 has been shown to be associated with various aspects of tumor behavior. However, it has been shown that the expression of connexin 43 differs between different types and localizations of tumors, as well as between different stages in tumor progression, which indicates the complex role of connexin 43 in tumor evolution. Since gap junctions play a role in carcinogenesis, invasion, and metastasis of malignant cells, further studies should clarify whether connexin 43 can be used as a diagnostic biomarker.
Theoretical basis of perinatology therapy in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus
Authors: Dugalić Stefan , Todorović Jovana , Macura Maja , Gutić Bojana , Milinčić Miloš , Božić Dragana , Stojiljković Milica , Pantić Igor , Perović Milan , Gojnić Miroslava
Published: October 2022

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that can occur before pregnancy, be detected during pregnancy, or develop during pregnancy. Therapeutic modalities available today significantly facilitate glycoregulation during pregnancy and childbirth. This review presents different insulin regimens, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of oral antidiabetic agents use with a special focus on hypoglycemia. The importance of maintaining optimal glycemic levels and educating patients in blood glucose self-measurement is explained.
Comparative evaluation of two different doses of intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion for sedation in patients undergoing lower abdominal general surgical procedures under spinal anesthesia
Authors: Renuka R.
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: Spinal anesthesia is the most popular regional anesthesia technique for lower abdominal surgeries. The failure of many spinal anesthesia techniques is more due to inadequate sedation and anxiolysis than technically faulty blocks. This study was designed to determine the appropriate dose of intravenous dexmedetomidine maintainance infusion to provide adequate sedation for spinal anesthesia. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, controlled double-blind study was carried out on 75 patients aged 18-60 years with ASA I and ASA II physical status who were scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgery under spinal anesthesia. Before the spinal anesthesia, all study participants were given an initial loading dose of 0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infusion. Participants were randomly divided into three groups for maintenance drug infusion, Group A (to receive dexmedetomidine infusion at 0.2 µg/kg/hr), Group B (to receive dexmedetomidine infusion at 0.4 µg/kg/hr) and Group C to receive an intravenous infusion of normal saline during surgery. The Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS) score, duration of analgesia, hemodynamic variables and occurrence of adverse events were monitored in all patients. RESULTS: Dexmedetomidine group had increased RSS score in intraoperative period and upto first 30 minutes in postoperative period compared to control group . Time to request for first analgesic was prolonged and incidence of shivering and PONV in postoperative period was less in group B than group A. The hemodynamic parameters, Respiratory parameters were not statistically significant among group A and group B. CONCLUSION: We conclude that intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine0.5 µg/kg loading dose followed by 0.4 µg/kg/hr as maintenance infusion is the optimum dose to produce sedation during spinal anesthesia with an additional advantage of increased duration of analgesia and reduced postoperative sideeffects .
Intensive care therapy during the pandemic in 2020 and beyond: Mnemonics can help
Authors: Damnjanović Biljana , Stanisavljević Jovana , Šijan Đuro , Rović Ivan , Jovanović Nemanja , Milenković Marija
Published: October 2022

In a busy working environment, with a shortage of healthcare workers and increased workloads since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of an easy-to-remember mnemonic can significantly help anesthesiologists and clinicians in conducting intensive therapy. One of the first mnemonics in critical care therapy was implemented by Jean-Louis Vincent in 2005. FAST HUG concept reminds clinicians of crucial moments in therapy - nutritional support(F-feeding), analgesia and sedation (A - analgesia, S - sedation), thrombosis prophylaxis (T - thrombolytic prophylaxis), head elevation in bed (H - head of the elevated bed), antiulcer therapy (U - stress ulcer prevention) and glycemic control (G - glucose control). This acronym has been modified and tested in several studies over the years for the treatment of different patient types. This concept is widely utilized in intensive care units, it is characterized with easy implementation, and proved to be useful in ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention. Therapy of critically ill patients with COVID-19 is based on elements of general intensive care therapy with some specific therapeutic guidelines. With the intention to ease and improve therapy of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units, a new and comprehensive acronym is proposed: One Fast Hug Bids COVID.
The evaluation of the efficacy of 0.25% Bupivacaine and 0.5% Ropivacaine in ultrasound guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block for post operative analgesia in lower abdominal surgeries
Authors: Gujjar Swamy , Ghodageri Shruti , Gowrasamudra Hanumanthappa , Kurella Srilekha
Published: October 2022

The increasing use of nerve blocks for post operative analgesia has led to the development of several newer interfascial injection techniques for analgesia of the chest and abdominal wall. The unique feature of ultrasound guided truncal blocks is that in all of these techniques, in contrast to peripheral nerve blocks, no nerve or plexus needs to be identified. Local anaesthesia is injected in a particular muscle plane, in which the injectate spreads and reaches the intended nerves. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has become a common analgesic method after surgery involving the abdominal wall. Aim: 1. To assess the efficacy of 0.25% Bupivacaine and 0.5% Ropivacaine in pain relief after lower abdominal surgeries using ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAP). 2. Requirement of first rescue dose. 3.To assess complications related to the technique and drug related adverse effects. Methods: A comparative, randomised, double blinded study was carried out on 60 ASA physical status grade I and II patients of either sex between 18-40 years of age, scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgeries. 60 patients were divided equally by using computer generated random numbers into two groups. Group B received 15 ml of 0.25% Bupivacaine. Group R received 15 ml of 0.5% Ropivacaine. The TAP block was performed at the end of the surgery using the ultrasound. Results: Mean duration of analgesia was 373.75 minutes with SD of 66.1512 in Bupivacaine group and 687 minutes with SD of 119.433 in Ropivacaine group. The difference was highly significant in Group R compared to Group B (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Thus, we conclude that 0.5% Ropivacaine provided longer duration of analgesia than 0.25% Bupivacaine when used in TAP block for providing post operative analgesia after lower abdominal surgeries.
Comparative study between 2-chloroprocaine and combination of 2-chloroprocaine with fentanyl for spinal anaesthesia
Authors: Marappan Senthil , Subramanian Vigneshwaran , Rathinasabapathy Brindha , Senthil Elvis , Bose Shiladitya
Published: October 2022

Using fentanyl as an adjuvant in spinal anesthesia has well been documented. Fentanyl being an opioid additive prolongs the duration of neuroaxial blockade without significantly increasing the time to ambulation. Aim: To assess the effect of fentanyl as an adjuvant used with 2-chloroprocaine on sensory and motor onset and offset block time, time for ambulation and complication rate. Methodology: A randomized comparative study was conducted for a period of 6 months in the department of anesthesiology at Kirupananda Variyar medical college and hospital, Salem. A total of 100 patients (50 in each group) posted for elective surgeries in the age group between 20 and 60 were enrolled as our study subjects. Group A patients received intrathecal injection of 3 mL of 1% 2-Chloroprocaine (30 mg) mixed with 0.5 mL of Normal saline and Group B patients received 3 mL of 1% 2-Chloroprocaine (30 mg) mixed with 0.5 mL of Fentanyl solution containing 50 micrograms per mL (25 mcg). Bilateral sensory and motor block onset and regression time was monitored. Results: Time for regression of sensory block, recovery of motor block and time to void urine was comparatively more among group B (2-chloroprocaine with fentanyl) than group A (2-chloroprocaine) and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p < .05). The length of stay in post-anesthesia ICU and the patient satisfaction score did not show a statistical significant difference between the two groups. Similarly no change was noted in hemodynamic parameters and in the incidence of adverse events. Conclusion: We conclude that the addition of fentayl to 2 chloroprocaine has a significant synergistic effect in prolonging postoperative analgesia without prolonging the time for ambulation.
CALCULATION OF THE NONLIMITING PRESSURE OF THE FINITE SOIL BEHIND A RETAINING WALL BASED ON THE CURVED SLIDING SURFACE
Authors: Wang Weiwei , Liu Xinxi , Luo Hua , Hu Weidong , Liu Wenjuan
Published: October 2022

Calculation of earth pressure of the finite soil between the retaining wall and structure surface is difficult for stability calculation of the retaining wall. Thus, a novel method to calculate the nonlimiting pressure of cohesionless soil having finite width behind a retaining wall was developed to investigate the relationship between soil parameters and the earth pressure of the finite soil. The backfill was assumed to have a cycloidal slip surface through the heel of the wall under the translational mode, and the principal stress deflection caused by the arching effect of the soil was considered. Subsequently, the calculation methods for the nonlimited earth pressure distribution, resultant force, and height of its action point were obtained. In addition, the correctness and rationality of the proposed method were verified by comparing the obtained values to those of previously reported experiments. Results show that the active pressure of the finite soil presents a drum distribution along the retaining wall. The critical sliding surface of the finite soil becomes closer to the retaining wall as the internal friction angle of the soil increases and moves further away from the retaining wall as the soil/wall friction angle increases. The obtained conclusions provide a significantly reference for the design of retaining walls adjacent to buildings.

Keywords: Retaining wall; Finite soil; Nonlimited earth pressure; Curved sliding surface; Critical sliding surface
Epidemiology and patterns of nasal bone fracture in elderly patients in comparison to other age groups: an 8-year single-center retrospective analysis
Authors: Jung Seil , Yoon Sihyun , Kim Youngjun
Published: October 2022

Background: Nasal bone fractures are the most common type of facial bone fracture, but are under-studied in adults above 65 years of age. Therefore, we investigated the epidemiology and patterns of nasal bone fractures among older adults in comparison to different age groups.Methods: This retrospective study included 2,321 nasal bone fracture patients who underwent surgery at our hospital from January 2010 to December 2017. The patients were classified by age as preschoolers, school-age children, young and middle-aged adults, and the elderly. We performed pairwise comparisons between elderly patients and each other age group in terms of sex, cause of injury, and fracture type.Results: The 2,321 nasal bone fracture patients included 76 elderly patients (50 men [65.8%] and 26 women [34.2%]). In these patients, the two most common injury causes were falling or slipping down (n = 39; 51.3%) and road traffic accidents (n = 19; 25.0%). According to the Stranc and Robertson classification, the most common force vector was lateral, and plane 2 fractures with lateral forces predominated.Conclusion: The elderly showed similar patterns of nasal bone fractures to those observed in young and middle-aged adults, but significant differences from preschoolers (in the injury vector and plane of fracture) and from school-age children (in the sex ratio and plane of fracture). However, elderly patients presented significantly different epidemiological characteristics compared to the other three groups. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the quality of life of the elderly and prepare for the upcoming super-aged society by taking steps to reduce the incidence and severity of fractures. Possible options for doing so include strengthening individual-level safety factors and expanding the social safety net for the elderly.
Evolution and current status of microsurgical tongue reconstruction, part II
Authors: Choi Jong-Woo , Alshomer Feras , Kim Young-Chul
Published: October 2022

Tongue reconstruction remains a major aspect of head and neck reconstructive procedures. Surgeons planning tongue reconstruction should consider several factors to optimize the overall outcomes. Specifically, various technical aspects related to tongue reconstruction have been found to affect the outcomes. Multidisciplinary teams dedicated to oncologic, reconstructive, and rehabilitative approaches play an essential role in the reconstructive process. Moreover, operative planning addressing certain patient-related and defect-related factors is crucial for optimizing functional speech and swallowing, as well as quality of life outcomes. Furthermore, tongue reconstruction is a delicate process, in which overall functional outcomes result from proper flap selection and shaping, recipient vessel preparation and anastomosis, surgical approaches to flap insetting, and postoperative management. The second part of this review summarizes these factors in relation to tongue reconstruction.
Arte, cidade e memória em Florianópolis/SC: análise da produção acadêmica
Authors: Dos Santos Mattos Luiza , Vieira Zanella Andréa , Dos Santos Letícia , De Assis Neiva
Published: October 2022

Este estudo visou mapear e analisar as produções acadêmicas que abordam e investigam os temas cidade, arte e memória, tendo como foco a cidade de Florianópolis/SC. A coleta de material foi realizada no portal da CAPES, em agosto de 2018, sem delimitação de tempo. Foram analisadas 28 produções de 2004 a 2018. Constatou-se que a maior parte das produções vincula-se a instituições de ensino superior públicas da região sul do país (25 trabalhos); predominam artigos (78,6%); e há predominância de trabalhos vinculados ao campo da história (53,6%). Constatou-se também que dificilmente são abordados os temas arte, cidade e memória na mesma produção, ainda que os mecanismos de busca os tenham selecionado. Como conclusão, destaca-se a necessidade de investimentos da comunidade acadêmica para a consolidação desse campo de estudos, considerando sua relevância para a produção social da memória na cidade.
Estou formado e agora? O percurso profissional de egressos de psicologia da UFSC
Authors: De Bettio Mattos Valéria , Regina Campos Rodrigues Cláudia , Amâncio de Souza Gabriela
Published: October 2022

Este estudo investigou a trajetória educacional e profissional de egressos do curso de psicologia da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), ingressantes de 2008 a 2013. Trata-se de investigação descritiva e exploratória, de natureza quantitativa. Com 103 participantes formados entre 2010 e 2017, utilizou-se questionário online com perguntas fechadas e abertas, baseado nos eixos: informações sociodemográficas, trajetória no curso, avaliação do curso, formação complementar e atuação profissional. Os resultados apontam satisfação na formação recebida na instituição, prevalecendo a atuação tradicional em clínica (48,5%), combinada à psicologia organizacional e do trabalho (34,8%). Esse cenário guarda relação direta com experiências na graduação (atividades de extensão e estágios). Destacam-se, ainda, inserções em psicologia social (22,7%), psicologia escolar/educacional (13,6%), além de psicologia jurídica (4,5%), do esporte (3%), hospitalar (3%) e psicopedagogia (3%). O avanço dessas práticas evidencia campos de atuação antes fechados à psicologia, concomitantemente às políticas públicas que recentemente têm exigido a presença deste profissional.
Predizendo problemas internalizantes e externalizantes em pacientes pediátricos oncológicos: papel da ansiedade e depressão parental
Authors: Nunes Sandra Adriana Neves , Fernandes Marcos Gimenes , Hastings Paul David
Published: October 2022

Este estudo objetivou investigar os papéis da ansiedade, depressão e do nível socioeconômico dos cuidadores na predição de problemas de internalização e externalização de crianças com câncer. Participaram 49 crianças e adolescentes (20 meninas; 29 meninos) com câncer e seus cuidadores (39 mulheres; 10 homens). Todos os cuidadores preencheram questionários contendo perguntas sociodemográficas, sobre a doença da criança, o Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), o Inventário de Depressão de Beck (BDI) e o Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck (BAI). Como esperado, depois de controladas as variáveis sociodemográficas, cuidadores mais deprimidos e ansiosos relataram mais problemas de banda estreita e larga dos filhos. Por outro lado, não houve associações robustas entre o status socioeconômico da família e o ajustamento psicológico das crianças.
Adicção em redes sociais, sintomatologia depressiva e de ansiedade social na pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Meireles Jordy Rocha , Ferreira Couto Leila Maria , Baptista Makilim Nunes
Published: October 2022

Este estudo objetivou analisar a associação entre o uso adicto de redes sociais, sintomas depressivos e ansiedade social. Participaram da pesquisa 161 indivíduos, (M = 29,9 anos; DP = 10,1), maiores de 18 anos de ambos os sexos. Devido à pandemia da Covid-19, os dados foram coletados online, através dos instrumentos Cuestionario de Adicción a Redes Sociales (CARS), Questionário de Ansiedade Social para Adultos (CASO), Escala Baptista de Depressão – Adulto – versão breve (EBADEP-A – versão breve) e Questionário Sociodemográfico. A partir da análise dos dados houve relato de maior frequência de uso de internet constantemente durante a pandemia, correlação positiva de moderada magnitude entre o uso adicto de redes sociais e sintomas depressivos, bem como com ansiedade social. Depressão e ansiedade apresentaram correlação positiva e de baixa magnitude. O sexo feminino apresentou maiores médias para depressão e uso adicto de redes sociais. Por fim, uma análise de caminho (path analysis) indicou que o uso adicto de redes sociais é preditivo para sintomatologia depressiva e de ansiedade social. Limitações do estudo e sugestão para novas pesquisas são discutidas.
A Fome como objeto de estudo da Psicologia Escolar Crítica: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Santos Francisca Pereira dos , Candeiro Bruna Saraiva , Oliveira Filho Geovane de Sousa , Negreiros Fauston , Freire Sandra Elisa de Assis
Published: October 2022

A Psicologia Escolar está implicada com o processo de ensino-aprendizagem e com as demandas sociais que o perpassam. Investigou-se, a partir de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, o que tem sido produzido nos últimos dez anos sobre a fome e sua relação com a psicologia e a educação. Foram consultadas sete bases de dados: Web of Science, Redalyc, Scopus, BVS Saúde, Lilacs, PePSIC e PubMed, utilizando-se os descritores “Psicologia AND Escola AND Fome” e as suas traduções em inglês e em espanhol. Dezessete estudos satisfizeram os critérios de inclusão desta revisão. Como resultado, 10 estudos focalizaram programas de alimentação escolar, 4 foram direcionados para a saúde e para o desempenho escolar e 3 consideraram o impacto familiar da fome.
Possíveis relações entre gênero, sexualidade e escola: Composições de uma pesquisa-intervenção com jovens estudantes
Authors: Gonçalves Lara Thayse de Lima , Miranda Luciana Lobo
Published: October 2022

As relações de gênero e sexualidade têm atravessado a escola, dos documentos públicos de educação e da educação sexual às atividades cotidianas presentes neste espaço. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a produção discursiva de jovens estudantes de uma escola pública de ensino médio localizada em Fortaleza/CE acerca da relação entre gênero, sexualidade e escola. A análise é realizada com base nos dados construídos em uma Pesquisa-Intervenção que teve como dispositivo um curso de formação de jovens pesquisadores do cotidiano escolar, com participação de 36 estudantes do ensino médio, que, em grupos, construíram pesquisas que tinham a escola como lócus central. Utiliza-se como material de análise a transcrição de encontros do curso e diários de campo. Foram formadas sete (7) equipes de pesquisa, e três (3) destas escolheram temáticas de pesquisa transversais às questões de gênero e de sexualidade. Utiliza-se da Análise do Discurso de base foucaultiana para análise dos dados. Observa-se que os discursos dos/as jovens acerca da discussão das questões de gênero e sexualidade na escola são marcados pelo atravessamento de distintas produções de saber, tornando-os contraditórios, ora reivindicando mudanças na escola, ora afastando-a de qualquer discussão devido a empecilhos morais. Apesar desta dispersão discursiva, a necessidade de romper com situações de violência e sofrimento ocasionadas por práticas normalizadoras em relação ao gênero e à sexualidade é marcante. Conclui-se que os/as estudantes demandam construções coletivas entre os/as membros/as da comunidade escolar, que permitam a produção de novos discursos acerca do gênero e da sexualidade.
Apego à moradia de idosos confinados em municípios catarinenses frente à covid-19
Authors: Scalvin Gabrielle Karoline , Opolski Taimara Faé , Alves Roberta Borghetti , Souza Cristiane Aparecida de
Published: October 2022

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar o apego à moradia de idosos confinados em municípios catarinenses na atual pandemia, sendo que estes não tenham sido contaminados pelo vírus. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratório-descritiva com corte transversal possibilitado pela pesquisa de campo. Utilizou-se a abordagem multimétodos para a coleta de dados, com enfoque na pessoa e no ambiente, de modo a ser utilizada a entrevista semiestruturada e o instrumento fotografando o ambiente. Participaram da pesquisa treze pessoas e as falas foram analisadas por meio da Grounded Theory. A análise foi dividida em duas principais categorias, sendo estas "Aspectos simbólicos sociais" e "Aspectos funcionais da moradia". Dentre os aspectos simbólicos, evidenciou-se os sentimentos de liberdade, aconchego, alegria e tranquilidade. Tais sentimentos relacionam-se ao vínculo estabelecido com o lugar, que pode ser interpretado como apego entre o idoso e sua moradia. As lembranças de experiências vivenciadas no lugar também propiciam a existência do apego. Percebe-se que reconhecer a casa como não sendo própria, dificulta a identificação deste sentimento. Quanto aos aspectos funcionais, destaca-se de forma unânime a identificação de satisfação das necessidades, segurança e conforto ao viver na moradia. Apenas um dos participantes referiu insegurança devido a fatores externos da casa, relacionado às características da vizinhança. De modo geral, nota-se que os aspectos afetivos, significados e sentidos atribuídos ao lugar, contribuíram também para o gostar de residir na moradia, bem como o desejo pela permanência na mesma.
Autobiography, Time and the Palimpsest in Jamaica Kincaid’s See Now Then: A Novel
Authors: Arizti Bárbara
Published: October 2022

This article analyses Jamaica Kincaid’s autobiographical novel See Now Then through the metaphor of the palimpsest with the aim of exploring the frictions between the different generic and thematic layers that make up the text. It argues that despite the novel’s generic openness, its thematic concerns, most notably its treatment of time and narrative temporality, encourage a backward-looking stance that reasserts the past. The theories of Sarah Dillon and Lene Johannessen on the nature of palimpsests, especially the difference between the palimpsestic and the palimpsestuous and the interaction between the horizontal and the vertical, the new and the old, will be drawn upon in conjunction with Leigh Gilmore’s investigations into limit case autobiographies – works, like Kin- caid’s, that question the borders between fiction and life-writing under the pressure of traumatic experiences.
Equations of two sets of consecutive square sums
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Valley City State University, Bush P. J. , Murphy K. V. ,   Department of Mathematics, Rogue Community College
Published: October 2022

In this paper we investigate equations featuring sums of consecutive square integers, such as $3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2$, and $108^2 + 109^2 + 110^2 = 133^2 + 134^2$. In general, for a sum of $m+1$ consecutive square integers, $x^2 + (x+1)^2 + \cdots + (x+m)^2$, there is a distinct set of $m$ consecutive squares, $(x+n)^2 + (x+(n+1))^2 + \cdots + (x+(n+(m-1)))^2$, to which these are equal. We present a bootstrap method for constructing these equations, which yields solutions comprising an infinite two-dimensional array. We apply a similar method to constructing consecutive square sum equations involving $m+2$ terms on the left, and $m$ terms on the right, formed from two distinct sets of consecutive squares separated one term to the left of the equals sign, such as $2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2 = 7^2$.
Osteocytes regulate senescence of bone and bone marrow
Authors: Ding Peng , Gao Chuan , Gao Youshui , Liu Delin , Li Hao , Xu Jun , Chen Xiaoyi , Huang Yigang , Zhang Changqing , Zheng Minghao , Gao Junjie
Published: October 2022

The skeletal system contains a series of sophisticated cellular lineages arising from the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that determine the homeostasis of bone and bone marrow. Here, we reasoned that osteocyte may exert a function in regulation of these lineage cell specifications and tissue homeostasis. Using a mouse model of conditional deletion of osteocytes by the expression of diphtheria toxin subunit α in dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1)-positive osteocytes, we demonstrated that partial ablation of DMP1-positive osteocytes caused severe sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and degenerative kyphosis, leading to shorter lifespan in these animals. Osteocytes reduction altered mesenchymal lineage commitment, resulting in impairment of osteogenesis and induction of osteoclastogensis. Single-cell RNA sequencing further revealed that hematopoietic lineage was mobilized toward myeloid lineage differentiation with expanded myeloid progenitors, neutrophils, and monocytes, while the lymphopoiesis was impaired with reduced B cells in the osteocyte ablation mice. The acquisition of a senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) in both osteogenic and myeloid lineage cells was the underlying cause. Together, we showed that osteocytes play critical roles in regulation of lineage cell specifications in bone and bone marrow through mediation of senescence.
Prevention of polycystic ovary syndrome and postmenopausal osteoporosis by inhibiting apoptosis with Shenling Baizhu powder compound
Authors: Liang Jing , Bao Ai-li , Ma Hong-yu , Dong Wei , Li Wei-hua , Wu Xi , Li Han-yu , Hou Hai-yan , Chen Ya-qiong , Fu Jia-lin , Shao Chao
Published: October 2022

Objective

Shenling Baizhu powder (SBP) has been shown to reverse the abnormal expression of the aromatic hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) mediated by air pollution. Our study aimed to understand the main ingredient of SBP and investigate its action mechanism in preventing polycystic ovary syndrome (POCS) and postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO).

Methods

The active ingredients of SBP with the highest binding affinity to AHR were screened using a Chinese medicine database, and their binding mechanism was simulated using molecular dynamics simulation (MDS). Rutin was utilized to treat ovarian granulosa cell lines and osteoblast cell lines. The cell lines were treated with a gradient of rutin concentration (0.01 mmol/L, 0.05 mmol/L and 0.1 mmol/L) to find the optimal drug dose. PCR was used to detect AHR and apoptosis-related proteins, and WB to detect the expression of AHR, caspase-3 and cleaved-caspase-3. Finally, the CCK-8 cell proliferation assay detected the proliferation of cells.

Results

We obtained Rutin through the Chinese medicine database, and dynamics simulation determined its binding sites. Ovarian granulosa cell lines and osteoblast cell lines were treated with Rutin. RT-PCR and western blotting revealed that the expression of apoptosis-associated protein Bcl-2 was elevated, and the expression of AHR, Bax, caspase-3 and PARP were decreased. CCK-8 results showed accelerated proliferation in both cell types.

Conclusion

Rutin, the main ingredient of SBP compound, works by binding to AHR, which can improve POCS and PMO by inhibiting cell apoptosis and by promoting cell proliferation.
El Malestar en el Teatro: Aproximaciones al Conflicto Estado-Pueblo Mapuche en Ñi pu tremen y los millonarios
Authors:   Universidad de Playa Ancha (Chile), Saavedra González Lorena
Published: October 2022

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo analizar cómo las distintas problemáticas y demandas específicas de los movimientos sociales (estudiantiles, feministas, indígenas, ambientalistas, etc.) durante la segunda etapa de democratización en Chile (Touraine 2014) han hecho eco en las dramaturgias y puestas en escena nacionales. Específicamente, abordaremos estos movimientos a través de los montajes Ñi pu tremen (2009) y Los millonarios (2014), que aluden al conflicto entre Estado y pueblo mapuche en posdictadura, a partir del rescte de lo testimonial que reivindica lo íntimo como político y, también a partir de lo documental, como forma de problematización, crítica y búsqueda por develar una realidad y tornar válido lo expresado por la ciudadanía.
Una Mujer Arde Sobre Sí Misma. Revisión Feminista de lo Griego en la Dramaturgia Chilena Contemporánea: Granada e Informe de una Mujer que Arde
Authors:   Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano / Universidad de Valparaíso (Chile), Figueroa Rodríguez Soledad
Published: October 2022

En medio de la pandemia del Covid-19 se estrenan dos propuestas de teatro digital que tienen a mujeres del mundo griego antiguo como sus protagonistas. Granada de Paula Aros Gho y escrita por Nicolás Lange e Informe de una mujer que arde escrita por Isidora Stevenson y dirigida por Paula Bravo vuelven a tomar los relatos fundacionales de mujeres icónicas de la mitología griega para revisitarlas, develando así las fisuras que dichas representaciones tienen en su conformación de fábula patriarcal. ¿Por qué visitar estas historias en un mundo como el de hoy y en Chile? El presente artículo busca comprender la importancia y necesidad de tomar a estos personajes arquetípicos desde la dramaturgia chilena contemporánea con una clara –y clave– mirada feminista.
Motivational Factors and Post Vaccination Symptoms among COVID-19 Vaccinated Beneficiaries at a Tertiary Care Hospital, West Bengal, India: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Chakraborty Nabanita , De Maumita , Sarkar Jhuma
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Since the emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been an intense burden on the health system and economy worldwide with millions of people being affected leading to several deaths. In this scenario vaccination seems to be a hope to control the pandemic. However, fear of adverse events following immunisation sometimes makes people hesitant about vaccination. Aim: To assess the spectrum of post vaccination symptoms and also to identify the motivational factors along with their determinants at a tertiary care hospital, West Bengal, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata West Bengal, India (tertiary care hospital), from August 2021 to November 2021. A total of 448 vaccinated beneficiaries were enrolled in the study. Data collection was done by an online questionnaire, sent to the participants in their registered mobile numbers. Descriptive statistics and Chisquare tests were used for data analysis. Results: Among 448 study participants, 262 (58.5%) were in 18- 44 years of age group, 248(55.4%) female, 384 (85.7%) Hindu, 132 (29.5%) medical or paramedical students, 290 (64.7%) passed graduation and above and 306 (68.3%) belonged to nuclear family. About 228 (50.9%) beneficiaries reported post vaccination symptoms. Most common being local pain at injection site, found among 150 (65.8%) out of them. Most common motivational factors of COVID-19 vaccination were found to be fear of COVID-19 infection, reported by 274 (61.2%) participants, which showed significant difference with various age groups (p-value=0.001), religions (p-value=0.030), occupations (p-value<0.001) and educations (p-value=0.002). Statistical significant (p<0.05) differences were also found according to age, gender, co-morbidities, interval between vaccination and past COVID-19 infection and type of COVID-19 vaccine in relation to onset of post vaccination symptoms. Conclusion: Following COVID-19 immunisation minor adverse events were reported. Monitoring of those adverse events will help in further responding and prompt action. Also, the knowledge about motivational factors is expected to reduce vaccine hesitancy among unvaccinated people.
The Fight against Examination Malpractice: The Way Forward
Authors: Gyamfi Abraham , Yeboah Abraham , Langee Patience , Adu Isaac Aboagye , Erzoah Kingsley Kwasi , Jnr Eric Atta Quianoo , Mensah Prosper Anthony , Ofori Kennedy Nyeseh , Mensah Grace Aba , Berko LydiaBoateng , Anolf Peter , Kyei-Badu Francis
Published: October 2022

Examination malpractice is an unwholesome practice encapsulating different types of malicious means adopted by unserious students to cheat during examinations in order to score high marks and pass the examinations. The incidence of examination malpractice has become so endemic that the penalty hitherto melted out to its perpetrators is almost having no statistically significant effects on them. There is an astronomical increase in the number of people and institutions involved in this social malaise. The public has not thought of the effects and the repercussions of their endorsement of examination malpractice. This paper therefore addresses the prevalence of examinations malpractice, the forms and agents involved in examination malpractice. The paper also highlights the effects of examination malpractice on the economy.
A Scrutiny of Diverse Parameters and Post Tracheostomy Outcome with Quality of Life in Severe COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Emmanuel Ria , Anoopa M. V. , Kumari A. M. Anitha
Published: October 2022

Objectives: The primary aim was to investigate the prognostic factors among critically ill COVID-19 patients, who required mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy. Secondary aim was to analyse their Health-related Quality of Life (HrQoL) at 90 days after ICU discharge.

Study Design & Setting: An observational cohort study conducted at a quaternary care setting in Bengaluru, India.

Patients’ demographics and clinical data including inflammatory markers, ventilatory parameters, details of intubation and tracheostomy were analysed.

Methods: Data were analysed and expressed as mean with percentage (%).  Data from the 2 groups, survivors and non- survivors, were compared using Fisher's exact test for categorical variables and t test for continuous variables. The survivors and ‘age and sex’ - matched general population (not infected by COVID-19), from the same geographical area were subjected to questionnaires by the EuroQol group.

Results: Among 33 critically ill COVID-19 patients who underwent tracheostomy,15 patients (45.4%) survived. Comorbidities and COVID-19 related complications were noted high among the non-survivors. Ventilatory parameters FiO2, PEEP and PaO2/FiO2 were better in the survivors group which favored the recovery. Complication rate of tracheostomy was 18.1%.Ventilation liberation rate from our study was found to be 45.4% and decannulation rate 42.4%. Low values of D-Dimer and Ferritin strongly favored better recovery. Health-related Quality of Life of the survivor group and general population were comparable.

Conclusion: Ventilatory parameters, inflammatory markers and comorbidities do have a role in prognosticating outcome in patients who required tracheostomy. At 90 days follow up there was no significant impact of the disease in the quality of  life of survivors.
Thinking the Unthinkable: Indonesia’s Search for a Reliable Partnership with the US or China
Authors: Wirawan Rendy , Tendy . , Alexandra Frisca , Ramadhani Irsan Fikri
Published: October 2022

The rise of China stipulates the changing of global architecture on power relationship. Many argue that China attempts to dethrone the United States as a single, unchallenged power in international relations. As this situation continues to develop, China seems to be unpredictable in exercising its foreign policy, specifically at the regional level of Asia Pacific. The uncertain circumstance and fear of losing its power, force the US to interfere the region with a noble motive of safeguarding the other states from Beijing’s aggressive moves. Many countries builds strong connection with China to boost their economic development while at the same time trusting the US more than anyone else in this world for their security, including strategic military cooperation. Among many countries, Indonesia stands in that dilemmatic situation where she needs to capture all opportunities from her growing neighbour and accommodate her traditional security partner. This research aims to unveil Indonesia’s preference on determining a reliable partner for its foreign policy given two available options of the US and China. If Indonesia, in the future when the regional rivalry intensifies, has to select one of them as its primary partner, who will Indonesia choose? This research argues that Indonesia will lean to the US in maintaining its security affairs in the region. This argument base on the findings that in traditional context, US has been very close to Indonesia and until today, its close ties remain. Second, that China’s aggressive moves in the region impedes Indonesia to conduct positive relationship with China in strategic security context. This research applies positivist approach with qualitative methods in which data collection is conducted through literature review and observation.
A Missed Periorbital Foreign Body
Authors: Suman Suwarna , Kumar Arushi , Rathod Hemant Uttamrao , Pal Virendra K.
Published: October 2022

Trauma involving the eye, orbital and periorbital regions are commonly seen in cases of road traffic accidents, sports injuries and physical assaults, but cases of intraorbital / periorbital foreign bodies are rare. Early presentation, history of trauma, and imaging help in diagnosis. However, sometimes the diagnosis is missed, particularly in cases with late presentation and a vague history of minor trauma and trauma with a non-metallic foreign body. A missed foreign body may present later with infection, repeated inflammation, ptosis, and proptosis and motility defect, further complicating the management.

Here, we present a case of missed foreign body during the primary repair of facial injury in a 32-year male with polytrauma sustained in a road traffic accident. Evidence of foreign body was reported in a CT scan head advised for head injury. Re-exploration of wound and removal of foreign body is performed under local anaesthesia.
Prototype Stasiun Pengisian Daya Ponsel Seluler Mengunakan Solar Panel 20Wp
Authors: Hamidin Muhammad , Abdillah Hamid , Ramdani Sulerman Deni
Published: October 2022

Pemanfaatan energi surya di Indonesia merupakan salah satu pilihan dengan potensi terbesar bagi pembangunan negara Indonesia.Energi listrik yang paling besar untuk dipakai untuk menjadi energi yakni sinar matahari. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji coba alat stasiun pengisian daya ponsel menggunakan solar panel dengan meneliti besaran arus yang diukur selama 3 hari berturut-turut serta proses pengecasannya, metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian yakni metode penelitian terapan. Analisis data diperoleh arus input panel surya ke SCC sebesar 11,6V pada hari pertama, 12,8V hari kedua dan 12,6V pada hari ketiga berdasarkan data yang diambil kondisi cuaca sangat mempengaruhi besaran input arus yang didistribusikan ke Solar Charge Control (SCC), Pada saat pengisian daya dari baterai ke modul lalu ke ponsel dari 60-100% memerlukan waktu 40 menit dalam proses pengisian dayanya karena meng­gunakan baterai polimer 20.000 Mah maka dapat mengecas Ponsel Sebanyak 4 kali dengan ketahanan baterai yang baik saat pengisian pun dapat mengecas 2 ponsel.
The Single Path: A Novel Breaking The Shackle of Marital Pressure
Authors: Tengkilisan Jeannette Sharon Kathleene , Limanta Liem Satya
Published: October 2022

Marital pressure is one of many cultural problems still existing in Indonesia. Research has shown that Indonesians tend to push individuals to get married as an act of conforming to the cultural dominion. This happens because being unmarried is seen as problematic or uncommon. Worst of all, most Indonesians tend to use the existence of marriage as a standard for value and happiness. This negative belief against unmarried individuals is known as singlism. It includes the act of discriminating, stigmatising, and stereotyping singles. Acknowledging this problem, the writer used the theory of Singlism and the Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping to help create a creative thesis in the form of a satirical novel. This creative thesis aims to show that happiness and value cannot be based on marriage. In the end, this creative thesis managed to show that marriage does not always guarantee happiness and life fulfilment.