bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modelling Steady Mixed Convection Flow in a Vertical Micro-annulus with Internal Heat Generation and Temperature-Dependent Viscosity
Authors: Kufre Mkpedem  , Mary Durojaye
Published: November 2023

This paper presents an analytical solution for describing steady mixed convection flow and heat transfer in a vertical micro-annulus with internal heat generation and temperature-dependent viscosity. The model was formulated taking into consideration the viscous energy dissipation. The outer wall of the annulus is assumed to be impermeable. The governing equations formulated based on the conservation of momentum and energy were solved analytically using the polynomial approximation method. The results obtained are presented graphically and discussed. The results revealed the effects of operating parameters on the flow and heat transfer in an annulus. These results might be used for interpretation or experiments planning of the more complex flow and heat transfer processes.
The philosophy of nonviolent resistance in Fela's Afrobeat
Authors: Balogun Noah Opeyemi
Published: November 2023

This study explores Fela Anikulapo Kuti, arguably Africa's most iconic resistant artist of the twentieth century by analysing his philosophy of nonviolence in his responses to numerous violent attacks by the repressive and oppressive regimes of the post independent Africa, nay Nigeria. Using the conceptual tool of music as social process and philosophical tool of critical and constructive analysis, the study combines documentary data in Fela's Afrobeat and Key Informant's Interview, in order to demonstrate the philosophical status of nonviolence resistance in conflict engagement and transformation in Fela's Afrobeat. The study argues that Afrobeat is a musical philosophy shaped by disregard for human rights and gross irresponsibility on the part of government that have manifested in Africa/Nigeria's underdevelopment since the Union Jack was lowered in 1960s. The study avers that Fela chose to be part of politics of revolution by using his music to exude protest and persuasion, non-cooperation and intervention against injustice that has created the many problems of man and social reality. The study concludes that for Fela, it is unAfrican to exert coercion; beat, kill or lynch and hopeful that Africans will eventually value nonviolence rooted in their cultural tradition.
The Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Predisposing Factors
Authors: Hasan Jasim Haider , M. Al- Jebouri Mohemid
Published: November 2023

Periodontitis is an inflammatory lesion mediated by host-bacterial interactions which results in a non-resolving inflammation that leads to local connective tissue attachment loss from the tooth surface, loss of alveolar bone and ultimately tooth loss Indeed, periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the western world and developing countries. The aims of this study was to estimate the relationships between periodontal disease and predisposing factors. One hundred eighty samples (paper point inserted into periodontal pocket) were examined in the present study . Patients were of both sexes(140 males and 40 females).Their ages ranged from 16-69 years old. Clinical measurements of periodontal parameters used included dental plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss . The results showed that periodontal disease was the most common in age group 20-29 years old and only a case reported with periodontal disease in 65 years old patients. According to sex distribution of patients, periodontal disease was mostly found in males than females. The periodontitis was more common in non-educated,treated ,smoking patients they living in rural area than educated,non treated ,non-smoking patients . they living in urban area.The most common anaerobic periodontal bacteria isolated from patients were peptostreptococcus prevotii which represented 15(8.3%) isolates, while prevotella intermedia, prevotella melani, prevotella disiens, Bifidobacterium sp., Fusibacterium mortiferum peptostreptococcus tetradius ,and Wolinella sp. represented only 1 (0.5%) of anaerobic isolates .Also another anaerobic subgingival bacteria isolated from inflamed sites in patients were fusibacterium varium, vellionella sp., campylobacter gracilis, capnocytophaga sp., peptostreptococcus magnus, peptostreptococcus micros, peptostreptococcus niger,peptostreptococcus anaerobius, staphylococcus saccharolyticus, streptococcus consellatus, and gemella morbillorum.
Dimensional stability of acrylic denture base material after poly vinyl pyrrolidone addition
Authors: Mouhammed  Humoudi. Israa
Published: November 2023

Problem Denture base dimensional changes were found with commercial theremocured acrylic resins. The dimensional stability of acrylic resin denture base is the main necessity effects the retention and stability of the denture. This study was conducted to measure the dimensional accuracy of experimental prepared material in comparison with control material before and after thermo cycling cured by water bath and microwave. In this stady the total (40) specimens of heat cure acrylic resin lower denture base were cured by water bath and microwave after addition poly vinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). (Experimental). Preparation of modified heat cured denture base acrylic resin was carried out by preparing of (PMMA) (80%) and poly vinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) (20%) and the liquid part composed of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer. Evaluation was made by measuring dimensional stability and accuracy. Distances were measured between (3) points marked on denture bases "AB, AC and BC" before and after thermo cycling for both control and experimental groups. The result of this study showed that there was no significant differences (p>0.05) between control and experimental groups at three point "AB, AC and BC" before and after thremocycling. Dimensional stability and accuracy was not influenced by addition of PVP to acrylic denture base resin before and after thermo cycling in both heat and microwave treatment.
Two Cases of Unusual Clinical Features of Keratoacanthoma
Authors: Mohammed Al- Shaikhani Salwa , Abdul-Salam Hamied Marwa
Published: November 2023

The Iraqi and the Yemeni dental literature lack documentation of keratoacanthoma (KA). It uncommonly appears at the mucocutanous junction and very rarely reported to arise in the mucous membrane. Nevertheless, it has such a chance; therefore, it is necessary to bring the attention of dental practitioners to this lesion. It is a benign epithelial tumor that frequently affects the face of old people. It usually, appears as an exophytic nodule with a central keratin plug that grows rapidly but with several poses. Clinically and microscopically KA is similar to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and can be occasionally misdiagnosed therefore it is important to be biopsied and carefully interpreted. This report presents two clinically unusual cases of KA.
Bolton Ratio in Different Groups of Malocclusions in Iraqi Population
Authors: K.M Jamal
Published: November 2023

It is important clinically to evaluate Bolton ratio and it influences the organizing of orthodontic management. The objective of the present study was to relate anterior and overall Bolton ratios in dissimilar Angle's malocclusion classes of Iraqi sample with Bolton’s standards, and also to find if there is any gender difference. This study involved dental casts from one hundred twenty subjects 14-25 years old divided into three main malocclusion groups Class I, Class II and Class III from Saladin city. Statistically no signiﬁcant differences in anterior and overall Bolton’s ratios were recorded in malocclusion classes and no signiﬁcant gender difference in any malocclusion group.
Effect of Adding some Additives and Drying Method on Compressive Strength of Gypsum Products
Authors: Abd Kati Firas , N. Yassin Ihab , Abdul Razak Wael
Published: November 2023

Gypsum products (dental plaster and stone) are widely used in dentistry. However, the main problem with any gypsum products is reproduction of fine details and dimensional stability. The current study was conducted to assess the effect of incorporating various additives (i.e. cured resin, pulverised stone, pulverised plaster, and glass fibers) and drying method on compressive strength of gypsum products. A total of 160 specimens were divided into 2 groups according to the method of drying (air and microwave). For each drying method, each group was subdivided depending on the type of material used into 2 groups; dental plaster and dental stone. Variuos additives were used for reinforcement; cured resin, pulverised plaster, pulverised stone, and glass fibers. The unmodified group was considered as control. The specimens were dried and the compressive strength test was applied on all specimens. All specimens' data were statistically analysed via ANOVA, Tukey and independent T tests.The compressive strength of gypsum products was significantly influenced by the type of additive used. The specimens reinforced with glass fibers, cured resin, pulverised plaster, and stone had a greater value of mean compressive strength compared with unmodified groups. Statistically, highly significant differences were observed among all dried groups (P≤0.001). As well, the microwave specimens were more resistant to compressive loadings than air dried specimens. No significant differences, however, were recorded between the two drying methods (P>0.05).The glass fibers have a significant effect on compressive strength of gypsum products. The pulverised particles and cured resin can be added at 1 % by weight to enhance the mechanical properties of plaster and stone. Microwave drying for 5 minutes can fasten the drying time and permit early manipulation of plaster and stone models.
Effect of Propolis on Fungal Infection for Denture Wearers and Dry Socket
Authors: Alfahdawi Ibrahim
Published: November 2023

Propolis is consist of various amounts of resins and beeswaxes that produced by the honeybees from different natural plants, as leaf buds and flowers. It is a sticky and dark-brown color material that produced by honey bees from natural plants that the bees mixed it with wax and applied it in building, construction and adaptation of the nests specially in repair cracks and defects in the bees hive. They have been used in medical folk or medical traditional since times of ancient. It is now known to be natural medical treatment with, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxiditive, antitumor and mmunomodulatory properties. These medical properties of propolis are motivating isolation researches, identification of the possible relationship of these with its biological activity, and chemical compounds. It was used in dentistry for healing of surgical wound (or post-surgical mouth pain), tooth hypersensitivity, pulp capping and root canal treatment. Propolis has a promising goal in future medically. This research shows the application of propolis, clinically, as a natural dental medicine. Furthermore; systemic and clinical applications of these drugs may have some adverse effects like liver toxicity, drug interactions etc. Using propolis as antifungal by local application shown that it reduces the incidence of dry socket and denture stomatitis that associated with the Candida. In present study, the propolis has been used in the following manner. It is applied to the tissue surfaces of dentures, two times daily for two weeks. Propolis putty can also applied to dry socket cases after complete debridement and irrigation of it. The results showed after use propolis that the signs and symptoms including pain, redness and inflammation areas related stomatitis were gradually disappear, after 2 to 14 days the denture stomatitis is healing by using a propolis paste. Propolis putty has an effect on the fungal infection of dry socket that gradually reduced pain and inflammation until complete healing. Aim of the study, after the treatment of patients with denture stomatitis, they were subjected to examination and evaluation of the mucosa and socket, Candidal quantitative cultures and confirmation the diagnosis by three methods: Germ tube, Gram Stain, and ChromAgar media.
International Conference “Autoimmune Diseases: Main Problems and Solutions” (November 9–10, 2023, Riga). Abstract Book
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia
Published: November 2023

Conference is organized by the Rīga Stradiņš University within the frame of the EC Horizon 2020 Framework program project “Reducing networking gaps between Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and internationally-leading counterparts in viral infection-induced autoimmunity research (VirA)”. The aim of the Conference is to bring together researchers exploring triggers and mechanisms of autoimmunity, leading to better understanding of chronic diseases and comorbidities in order to deliver precise and early diagnostic and to move towards the development of personalized medicine. The scientific program of the Conference covers different aspects of autoimmunity in plenary lectures, oral presentations and poster sessions. The Conference has attracted about 100 participants from 7 countries. VirA project Homepage: https://vira-twinning.eu/. The project leading to this application has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 952376. Keywords: autoimmunity; autoantibodies; viruses and autoimmunity; microbiome; therapeutic strategy and treatment; ME/CFS; COVID-19 autoimmune aspects.
Síndrome de Burnout entre cirurgiões
Authors: Carvalho Carlos José Barbosa de , Oliveira Lucas Cezar de , Tavares Natália Neves , Carvalho Luiza Lopes , Abreu Bernardo Costa Berriel , Jiquiriçá Larissa de Menezes , Arkader Breno Teixeira Faria , Duarte Carlos Henrique Jardim , Wanderley Ligia Souza , Cazagrande Géssica Silva
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Identificar na literatura a prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout entre profissionais de diferentes especialidades cirúrgicas, seus principais fatores contribuintes e os diversos impactos dessa síndrome nas esferas pessoais e profissionais. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com artigos da base de dados PubMed, se restringindo a trabalhos publicados entre 2018 e 2023, em inglês ou em português, com texto completo e disponível de forma gratuita. A pesquisa bibliográfica ocorreu em junho de 2023, por meio dos termos MeSh "Burnout, professional" e "Surgeons", combinados com o operador booleano "AND". Resultados: Foram encontrados 296 artigos dos quais, após passarem por critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 7 foram utilizados para a revisão. Considerações finais: Os cirurgiões estão altamente sujeitos à Síndrome de Burnout, experienciando exaustão emocional, redução do nível de realização pessoal e despersonalização. São necessárias medidas para facilitar a sua identificação e combater as causas ambientais e sociais para que sua incidência seja reduzida.
Beyond the Antidepressant Action, Paroxetine in Managing the Hot Flashes in Women with Menopause: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ghogare Ajinkya Sureshrao , Talhan Tushar Subhash , Madavi Priya Bapurao , Joshi Amey Chandrashekhar , Telgote Shilpa Avinash , Ambad Ranjit Sidram
Published: November 2023

Background:

Women in the menopausal phase of their lives often experience the vasomotor symptoms of menopause, namely, hot flushes or flashes and disturbances of sleep. About 75–85% of menopausal women tend to experience one or more vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is considered to be the mainstay treatment in treating vasomotor symptoms of menopause. However, MHT tends to be accompanied by adverse outcomes and there exist contraindications to it. Hence, an alternative treatment strategy is required in view of contraindications, intolerance, or side effects of MHT. Recently, paroxetine is the first and only selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant which is United States Food and Drug Administration approved as a non-hormonal management method of vasomotor/climacteric symptoms in menopausal women.

Objective:

In the present study, we systematically reviewed paroxetine’s role in the management of hot flashes in menopausal women.

Material and Methods:

For the review purpose, we included the previously published relevant original, review, meta-analysis, and randomized controlled trial articles that were published in the English language using a 4-phase process of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement.

Results:

The severity and frequency of hot flashes were significantly reduced among menopausal women who received paroxetine compared to placebo. Five studies also showed improvement in the night-time sleep duration among menopausal women who received paroxetine in low doses.

Conclusion:

Thus, this study shows that low-dose paroxetine can be a beneficial and effective non-hormonal management option in managing hot flashes among menopausal women.
Tożsamość jako zjawisko samostanowienia jednostki w oparciu o teorię queer studies
Authors: Lisowski Artur
Published: November 2023

Tożsamość dotyczy z jednej strony sposobu, w jaki jednostka uważa i konstruuje siebie jako członka określonych grup społecznych: narodu, klasy społecznej, poziomu kulturowego, etniczności, płci, zawodu, z drugiej jednak strony – sposobu, w jaki normy tych grup sprawiają, że każda jednostka myśli, zachowuje się, zajmuje pozycję i odnosi się do siebie, do innych, do grupy, do której należy, i do grup zewnętrznych rozumianych, postrzeganych i klasyfikowanych jako inność. Podążając za tezami Michela Foucaulta, Jacques’a Derridy i Julii Kristevej, teoria queer kwestionuje naturalność tożsamości płciowej, tożsamości seksualnej i aktów seksualnych każdej jednostki, twierdząc, że są one w całości lub częściowo skonstruowane społecznie, a zatem jednostek nie można opisać za pomocą ogólnych terminów, takich jak heteroseksualny czy kobieta. Teoria queer podważa więc powszechną praktykę dzielenia opisu osoby tak, by „pasowała” do jednej lub kilku konkretnych, zdefiniowanych kategorii.
Citizenship and sexual difference: Abortion in Northern Ireland
Authors: Fortune Jessica
Published: November 2023

Abortion was legalised in the United Kingdom in 1967. However, this fundamental right to bodily autonomy did not extend to the citizens of the United Kingdom who reside in Northern Ireland. It was not until 2019 that abortion was decriminalized in Northern Ireland. Looking at the concept of citizenship from a feminist perspective, this paper questions if the Northern Irish population are only partial citizens of the United Kingdom due to their lack of abortion rights.
Terror through rape: Sexual violence inflicted in the context of the Mexican drug war
Authors: Hernández Greta
Published: November 2023

This essay examines the violent conflict between the Mexican government and cartels operating inside Mexico, which is still not legally recognized as a war. The result is the inability to punish soldiers-aggressors who commit rape as an official crime against humanity.
Rola opisów roślin leczniczych oraz zabiegów medycznych w literaturze pozytywizmu
Authors:   Akademia Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna, Płusa-Marczyńska Sylwia
Published: November 2023

Pozytywistyczne powieści i krótsze utwory prozatorskie zawierały opisy życia codziennego, w tym praktyki medyczne, częstokroć wywodzące się z medycyny ludowej. Autorka bada, jaka była ich rola w literaturze pozytywizmu oraz czy zawsze traktowano medycynę ludową w sposób pejoratywny. W artykule przedstawiono także naukowe wyjaśnienia opisanych zabiegów. Słowa kluczowe: literatura pozytywizmu, organicyzm, medycyna ludowa, ziołolecznictwo, powieść historyczna, XIX wiek
place de la linguistique parmi les sciences empiriques
Authors: Auroux Sylvain
Published: November 2023

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Table ronde sur les représentations
Authors: Grize Jean-Blaise
Published: November 2023

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Interaction, co-énonciation et tours de parole
Authors: Jeanneret Thérèse
Published: November 2023

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Einmal kriminell, immer kriminell?
Authors: Heynen Evelyn
Published: November 2023

Es gibt zahlreiche empirische Belege dafür, dass Jugenddelinquenz mit Störungen in der moralischen Entwicklung, im moralischem Urteilsvermögen, der Empathie und in den Emotionen Schuld und Scham verbunden sein kann. Folglich wurden Interventionen entwickelt, die auf die moralische Entwicklung jugendlicher Delinquenter abzielen, um die Wiederholung von Straftaten zu reduzieren. Eine umfassende Zusammenfassung von Studien, die die Wirksamkeit dieser Interventionen untersuchten, liegt jedoch bis heute nicht vor. Der aktuelle Beitrag befasst sich daher mit den beiden folgenden Fragestellungen: Zum einen geht es darum, ob moralische Verhaltensinterventionen bei jugendlichen Delinquenten wirksam sind, um moralisches Urteilsvermögen zu beeinflussen. Zum anderen soll der Frage nachgegangen werden, ob durch diese Interventionen verhindert werden kann, dass sie rückfällig werden. Die Ergebnisse der beiden Metaanalysen, die in diesem Zusammenhang durchgeführt wurden, zeigen, dass moralische Verhaltensinterventionen einen kleinen bis mittleren, aber dennoch signifikanten Gesamteffekt auf das moralische Urteilsvermögen hatten. Lediglich der Interventionstyp erwies sich als signifikanter Moderator. Die Gesamtwirkung auf Rückfälle war gering und nicht signifikant.
Schulübertritte als habituelle Passungsprozesse verstehen
Authors: Pham Xuan Robert
Published: November 2023

Schulische Übertrittsprozesse können in mehrgliedrigen Schulsystemen als ein bildungsbiographisches Nadelöhr verstanden werden, in dem es um (bestenfalls) harmonische Anschlussprozesse geht. Dieses Phänomen lässt sich mit dem Begriff der kulturellen Passung schärfen. Dabei handelt es sich um das Zusammentreffen eines primären Habitus (aus der engsten Sozialisation des Kindes) mit einem sekundären Habitus (den institutionellen Anforderungslogiken und Erwartungen der Schule). Insbesondere bei wenig anschlussfähigen Passungskonstellationen stellt sich die Frage, inwiefern institutionelle Normalitätserwartungen für bestimmte Gruppen erhöhte Exklusionsrisiken provozieren. In diesem Beitrag wird ein qualitativ-methodisches Forschungsprojekt vorgestellt, in dem Fallportraits ehemaliger Mittelschüler:innen aus Familien ohne höheren Bildungsabschluss nach ihrem Übertritt in eine allgemeinbildende Oberstufe rekonstruiert wurden. Im Beitrag werden vertiefende Erkenntnisse des Forschungsprojekts vorgestellt und dabei wird kritisch diskutiert, inwiefern das dynamische Zusammenspiel zwischen institutionellen Normalitätserwartungen und schul- bzw. leistungsbezogenen Verhaltensweisen der Schüler:innen als eigenständige Reflexionsfläche für die Entstehungs- und Reproduktionsmechanismen von Phänomenen der Bildungsungleichheit zu betrachten ist.
RIDME-based Distance Measurements at Low Nanomolar Concentrations: the Copper(II)-Trityl Case
Authors: Ackermann Katrin , Heubach Caspar , Schiemann Olav , Bode Bela
Published: November 2023

Recent sensitivity enhancements in pulse dipolar EPR spectroscopy (PDS) have afforded distance measurements at submicromolar spin concentrations. This development opens the path for new science, as more biomolecular systems can be investigated at their respective physiological concentrations. Here, we demonstrate that the combination of orthogonal spin labelling using copper(II) ions and trityl yields a more than 3-fold sensitivity increase compared to the established copper(II)-nitroxide labelling strategy. Application of the recently developed variable-time RIDME method yields a further approximately 2.5-fold increase compared to the commonly used constant-time RIDME. This overall increase in sensitivity of almost an order of magnitude makes distance measurements with protein concentrations as low as 10 nM feasible, more than two times lower than previously reported. We expect that experiments at single digit nanomolar concentrations are imminent, which has the potential to transform biological PDS applications.
Deciphering the Interplay Between Local and Global Dynamics of Anodic Metal Oxidation
Authors: Makogon Aleksei , Noël Jean-Marc , Kanoufi Frédéric , SHKIRSKIY Viacheslav
Published: November 2023

The stark difference between global and local metal oxidation dynamics underscores the need for methodologies capable of performing precise sub-μm-scale and wide-field measurements. In this study, we present Reflective Microscopy as a tool developed to address this challenge, illustrated by the example of chronoamperometric Fe oxidation in NaCl solution. Analysis at a local scale of 10s of μm has revealed three distinct periods of Fe oxidation: the initial covering of the metal interface with a surface film, followed by the electrochemical conversion of the formed surface film, and finally, the in-depth oxidation of Fe. In addition, thermodynamic calculations and the quantitative analysis of changes in optical signal (light intensity), correlated with variations in refractive indexes, suggests the initial formation of maghemite, followed by its subsequent conversion to magnetite. The reactivity maps for all three periods are heterogeneous, which can be attributed to the preferential oxidation of certain crystallographic grains. Notably, at the global scale of 100s of μm, reactivity initiates at the electrode border and progresses towards its center, demonstrating a unique pattern that is independent of local metal structure. This finding underscores the significance of simultaneously employing sub-μm-precise, quantitative and wide-field measurements for a comprehensive description of metal oxidation processes.
Research and cultural metadata exposed using APIs: steps on the interoperability road
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brașov, Constantinescu Nicolaie
Published: November 2023

The wealth of data available to the researchers and to the curious citizen seems limitless today. For this reason tools able to retrieve and put together pieces of useful data are in growing need. This study is looking into Application Programming Interfaces as means to establish an ecosystem fostering data interoperability for persons and machines. The research and culture landscape is in a continuous need for accessing to data and metadata. For this reason, a set of the most representative service providers were investigated through the filter of data accessibility, and how the data provided fit the needs of possibly machine-assisted tools. The providers are well established actors in the scholarly communication arena with a host of some from the culture heritage field. A supplementary set of trusted repositories which are recipients of CoreTrustSeal (CTS) were investigated in searching for interoperability extensions via APIs.
Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalisation in adults (≥ 20 years) during Alpha- and Delta-dominant circulation: I-MOVE-COVID-19 and VEBIS SARI VE networks, Europe, 2021
Authors: Rose Angela MC , Nicolay Nathalie , Sandonis Martín Virginia , Mazagatos Clara , Petrović Goranka , Niessen F Annabel , Machado Ausenda , Launay Odile , Denayer Sarah , Seyler Lucie , Baruch Joaquin , Burgui Cristina , Loghin Isabela I , Domegan Lisa , Vaikutytė Roberta , Husa Petr , Panagiotakopoulos George , Aouali Nassera , Dürrwald Ralf , Howard Jennifer , Pozo Francisco , Sastre-Palou Bartolomé , Nonković Diana , Knol Mirjam J , Kislaya Irina , Luong Nguyen Liem binh , Bossuyt Nathalie , Demuyser Thomas , Džiugytė Aušra , Martínez-Baz Iván , Popescu Corneliu , Duffy Róisín , Kuliešė Monika , Součková Lenka , Michelaki Stella , Simon Marc , Reiche Janine , Otero-Barrós María Teresa , Lovrić Makarić Zvjezdana , Bruijning-Verhagen Patricia CJL , Gomez Verónica , Lesieur Zineb , Barbezange Cyril , Van Nedervelde Els , Borg Maria-Louise , Castilla Jesús , Lazar Mihaela , O’Donnell Joan , Jonikaitė Indrė , Demlová Regina , Amerali Marina , Wirtz Gil , Tolksdorf Kristin , Valenciano Marta , Bacci Sabrina , Kissling Esther ,   I-MOVE-COVID-19 hospital study team,   VEBIS hospital study team
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Two large multicentre European hospital networks have estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) against COVID-19 since 2021.

Aim

We aimed to measure VE against PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 in hospitalised severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) patients ≥ 20 years, combining data from these networks during Alpha (March–June)- and Delta (June–December)-dominant periods, 2021.

Methods

Forty-six participating hospitals across 14 countries follow a similar generic protocol using the test-negative case–control design. We defined complete primary series vaccination (PSV) as two doses of a two-dose or one of a single-dose vaccine ≥ 14 days before onset.

Results

We included 1,087 cases (538 controls) and 1,669 cases (1,442 controls) in the Alpha- and Delta-dominant periods, respectively. During the Alpha period, VE against hospitalisation with SARS-CoV2 for complete Comirnaty PSV was 85% (95% CI: 69–92) overall and 75% (95% CI: 42–90) in those aged ≥ 80 years. During the Delta period, among SARI patients ≥ 20 years with symptom onset ≥ 150 days from last PSV dose, VE for complete Comirnaty PSV was 54% (95% CI: 18–74). Among those receiving Comirnaty PSV and mRNA booster (any product) ≥ 150 days after last PSV dose, VE was 91% (95% CI: 57–98). In time-since-vaccination analysis, complete all-product PSV VE was > 90% in those with their last dose < 90 days before onset; ≥ 70% in those 90–179 days before onset.

Conclusions

Our results from this EU multi-country hospital setting showed that VE for complete PSV alone was higher in the Alpha- than the Delta-dominant period, and addition of a first booster dose during the latter period increased VE to over 90%.
Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalisation in adults (≥ 20 years) during Omicron-dominant circulation: I-MOVE-COVID-19 and VEBIS SARI VE networks, Europe, 2021 to 2022
Authors: Rose Angela MC , Nicolay Nathalie , Sandonis Martín Virginia , Mazagatos Clara , Petrović Goranka , Baruch Joaquin , Denayer Sarah , Seyler Lucie , Domegan Lisa , Launay Odile , Machado Ausenda , Burgui Cristina , Vaikutyte Roberta , Niessen F Annabel , Loghin Isabela I , Husa Petr , Aouali Nassera , Panagiotakopoulos George , Tolksdorf Kristin , Horváth Judit Krisztina , Howard Jennifer , Pozo Francisco , Gallardo Virtudes , Nonković Diana , Džiugytė Aušra , Bossuyt Nathalie , Demuyser Thomas , Duffy Róisín , Luong Nguyen Liem binh , Kislaya Irina , Martínez-Baz Iván , Gefenaite Giedre , Knol Mirjam J , Popescu Corneliu , Součková Lenka , Simon Marc , Michelaki Stella , Reiche Janine , Ferenczi Annamária , Delgado-Sanz Concepción , Lovrić Makarić Zvjezdana , Cauchi John Paul , Barbezange Cyril , Van Nedervelde Els , O’Donnell Joan , Durier Christine , Guiomar Raquel , Castilla Jesús , Jonikaite Indrė , Bruijning-Verhagen Patricia CJL , Lazar Mihaela , Demlová Regina , Wirtz Gil , Amerali Marina , Dürrwald Ralf , Kunstár Mihály Pál , Kissling Esther , Bacci Sabrina , Valenciano Marta ,   I-MOVE-COVID-19 hospital study team,   VEBIS hospital study team
Published: November 2023

Introduction

The I-MOVE-COVID-19 and VEBIS hospital networks have been measuring COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) in participating European countries since early 2021.

Aim

We aimed to measure VE against PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 in patients ≥ 20 years hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) from December 2021 to July 2022 (Omicron-dominant period).

Methods

In both networks, 46 hospitals (13 countries) follow a similar test-negative case–control protocol. We defined complete primary series vaccination (PSV) and first booster dose vaccination as last dose of either vaccine received ≥ 14 days before symptom onset (stratifying first booster into received < 150 and ≥ 150 days after last PSV dose). We measured VE overall, by vaccine category/product, age group and time since first mRNA booster dose, adjusting by site as a fixed effect, and by swab date, age, sex, and presence/absence of at least one commonly collected chronic condition.

Results

We included 2,779 cases and 2,362 controls. The VE of all vaccine products combined against hospitalisation for laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 was 43% (95% CI: 29–54) for complete PSV (with last dose received ≥ 150 days before onset), while it was 59% (95% CI: 51–66) after addition of one booster dose. The VE was 85% (95% CI: 78–89), 70% (95% CI: 61–77) and 36% (95% CI: 17–51) for those with onset 14–59 days, 60–119 days and 120–179 days after booster vaccination, respectively.

Conclusions

Our results suggest that, during the Omicron period, observed VE against SARI hospitalisation improved with first mRNA booster dose, particularly for those having symptom onset < 120 days after first booster dose.
Finite Logarithmic Order Meromorphic Solutions of Complex Linear Delay-Differential Equations
Authors: Dahmani Abdelkader , Belaidi Benharrat
Published: November 2023

In this article, we study the growth of meromorphic solutions of linear delay-differential equation of the form[\ \sum_{i=0}^{n}\sum_{j=0}^{m}A_{ij}(z)f^{(j)}(z+c_{i})=F(z),/]where Aij(z) (i = 0, 1, ..., n, j = 0, 1, ..., m, n, m ∈ N) and F(z) are meromorphic of finite logarithmic order, ci(i = 0, . . . , n) are distinct non-zero complex constants. We extend those results obtained recently by Chen and Zheng, Bellaama and Belaïdi to the logarithmic lower order.
Analisis Kebutuhan dan Rekomendasi Rancangan Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Blended Learning Model Untuk Mahasiswa Farmasi
Authors: Sujana I Made , Fitriana Eka , Apgrianto Kurniawan , Saputra Agus
Published: November 2023

Menghadapi berbagai tantangan global, Bahasa Inggris menjadi salah satu bekal yang harus dimiliki oleh generasi muda baik saat menjadi mahasiswa maupun setelah menyelesaikan perkuliahan. Orientasi pembekalan Bahasa Inggris bagi mahasiswa perlu direformulasi untuk memberikan nilai tambah bagi mahasiswa dan lulusan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan rekonstruksi perkuliahan Bahasa Inggris PS Farmasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Mataram. Penelitian analisis kebutuhan dan rekomendasi pembelajaran ini menerapkan protocol Needs Analysis oleh Hutchinson & Waters (2010) dan Dudley-Evans & St. John (1998) dengan melibatkan mahasiswa, dosen, pemangku kepentingan di tingkat fakultas dan prodi. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik triangulasi (test, kuesioner, wawancara, dan documenter) dan dianalisis secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil analisis menunjukan (1) kemampuan awal bahasa Inggris mahasiswa sangat bervariasi dengan rerata 386 dan rentangan 313 – 513 pada skor TOEFL; (2) tuntutan Bahasa Inggris sangat tinggi yaitu membaca referensi berbahasa Inggris, pesyaratan kelulusan TOEFL (450), dan antisipasi tuntutan persaingan kerja and pengembangan diri. Disarankan, penyelesaian Bahasa Inggris di PSF FK harus diatasi dengan berbagai upaya. Rancangan perkuliahan Bahasa Inggris dilakukan secara bauran (blended) dengan rancangan menggunakan Whole-Part-Whole Model dan diajarkan dengan Project-Based Learning untuk memberikan pembelajaran optimal.
Curricularização da Extensão: Guia da curricularização das ações de extensão nos cursos de graduação da UFDPar
Authors: Campos Francilene Leonel , Cavalcante Luciana Matias
Published: November 2023

Espera-se que este Guia da Curricularização
da Extensão cumpra o papel de orientar a inserção e
desenvolvimento das Atividades de Extensão nos
currículos dos cursos de graduação da UFDPar,
promovendo também o diálogo com outras
instituições de educação superior e comunidade,
sempre mobilizados pela indissociabilidade entre
ensino, pesquisa e extensão
Autarquias locais e boa governança em Moçambique
Authors: Mopiua Manuel Ossifo Abuchama
Published: November 2023

Ao longo dos anos, são diversas as questões que se levantam quanto à real importância das autarquias relativamente ao desenvolvimento local, e à forma como o desempenham. As autarquias locais são pessoas coletivas públicas territoriais dotadas de órgãos representativos que visam a satisfação dos interesses próprios das populações respetivas. A investigação incide, em particular, no Município da Beira. Especialmente no que concerne à capacidade de tomada de decisões articuladas com as condições locais, visa-se a ilustração das funções e competências que assume e desenvolve, bem como o papel de prestadora de serviços, no que diz respeito às acessibilidades, razão pela que o presente estudo tem como objetivo principal analisar a Importância das Autarquias locais para a promoção de uma boa Governança, Em conclusão, o papel da Autarquia consiste em aprimorar as infraestruturas urbanas fundamentais, abrangendo estradas, sistemas de drenagem e esgoto, bem como (b) aprimorar a qualidade e abrangência dos serviços urbanos essenciais, tais como a coleta de resíduos, saneamento e fornecimento de água.
Brechas educativas en Ecuador: El caso de la población con estudios universitarios
Authors: Stefos Efstathios , Chávez Morales Claudia Eliza
Published: November 2023

El estudio aborda las brechas educativas en la población ecuatoriana de 25 a 64 años con educación superior universitaria, identificando factores socioeconómicos y geográficos que afectan el acceso a la educación. El objetivo se centró en presentar y analizar las brechas educativas en esta población, destacando desafíos y áreas de mejora en el sistema educativo ecuatoriano. En la metodología se empleó la Encuesta Nacional de Empleo, Desempleo y Subempleo de 2022 del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos del Ecuador. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y se aplicaron métodos de análisis factorial y jerárquico para categorizar a la población según características comunes. Los resultados arrojaron una mayor concentración de acceso a educación superior en áreas urbanas (88,15%), predominio de mestizos y mujeres (56,65%). Destaca la conexión entre educación superior y empleo formal, especialmente en puestos de dirección (54,05%). Se concluye la necesidad de mejorar el acceso en áreas rurales y abordar desigualdades de género. La conexión entre educación y empleo destaca la importancia de la formación para la movilidad social, proponiendo acciones para mejorar la igualdad de oportunidades en el sistema educativo y laboral ecuatoriano.
Studies on formulation, standardization and sensory evaluation of chia seed (Salvia hispanica l) cookies
Authors: Ranjeet chunilal Kokani  , Sachin Dadabhau Lamkhade
Published: November 2023

Cookies are not considered as staple food as in bread, but may be feasible fiber carriers because of their long shelf life and thus enable large scale production and widespread distribution .In many countries, cookies are prepared with fortified or composite flour to increase its nutritive value.Chia seeds are the richest source of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and packed with antioxidants. Another key feature of chia seeds is that it does not contain gluten. Chia can help cut cravings, balance blood sugar levels, improve cardiovascular diseases, all cancer types, allergies, lower cholesterol, and triglycerides blood pressure and can promote weight loss. Prepared products proximate analysis as Moisture content in Chia seeds cookies was found to be 9.32% and fat content in concentration 23.12% it contains higher amount of carbohydrate content than other parameters 68.50 % Ash content of cookies was found to be 2.28 %. It content protein 8.75 % and energy value is 517.08 kcal respectively. Chia seed cookies store at 90 days at room temperature. These all chemical parameters were found more or less similar with result found by AOAC 1990 standard method.
Effect of neem leaf therapy (Azadirachta indica) on TNF-α expression and hepatocyte apoptosis of balb/c mice infected with Plasmodium berghei anka
Authors: Nurfianti Indriana  , Nadiya Salma Kustiawan  , Alvi Milliana  , Zainabur Rahmah  , Riskiyana  , Ach Nashichuddin  , Usman Pagalay  , Putri Wulan Akbar  , Yossi Indra Kusuma  , Munawar Kholil
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Malaria infection induces the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. High concentrations of TNF-α are a bad sign of malaria. Additionally, TNF-α can induce apoptosis. Currently, there is resistance to malaria drugs so it is necessary to look for other alternative therapies. This study aims to determine the effect of Azadirachta indica on the expression of TNF-α and apoptosis of mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. Methods: thirty BALB/C mice aged 13-16 weeks were inoculated with Plasmodium berghei. The treatment used was 96% ethanol extract of Azadirachta indica leaves at a dose of 4 mg, 8 mg, and 12 mg orally for six days. As a comparison of treatments, there is a negative control and a positive control. Liver tissue was isolated on the seventh day, and TNF-α expression and apoptosis were examined using immunohistochemistry. The hypothesis was tested using one-way ANOVA with the Least Significant Difference (LSD) and Pearson's correlation test. Results: The ANOVA test showed that there were differences in TNF-α expression and apoptosis in each treatment (P=0.000). The results of the LSD test on TNF-α expression and apoptosis showed significant differences in the five groups. The results of the Pearson correlation test showed that there was a relationship between the expression of TNF-α and the expression of apoptosis (P = +0,893) in the hepatocyte cells of BALB/C mice. Conclusion: Azadirachta indica leaf extract can reduce TNF-α expression and hepatocyte cell apoptosis in mice infected compared to the negative control group without therapy
Historiografi Sekularisasi Pasar pada Masyarakat Muslim Indonesia dimasa Kolonial Belanda (1602 - 1942)
Authors: Rahman Arip , Marwal Ilyas , Maulana Hamzah Muhammad
Published: November 2023

This study aims to capture the historiography of market and economics activities in Indonesia during dutch colonialization. Historical studies began when VOC was established in 1602 and end before the arrival of Japan, its counted three and half centuries. However, the colonial economics and culture such as monopoly, divide et empera etc has always been opposed by religious leaders who have succeeded in keeping and spreading religious values through cultural and educational approaches. The object of this research is focused on development Moslem economics activies during colonialization. This research uses the content analysis method and historical review of books and documents relating to the research object. Historiography analysis is used to select the valid resources according to the historian during 1602-1942. the Preliminary study found that historiography is close to subjective preferences, then in this research uses the comparative analysis to compare between muslim, dutch/colonial, and outsider historian. The research findings are divided into four sections they are Internalization of Market Secularism in Indonesia, The struggle period of Islamic Scholars, Market Transformation in Indonesia and Great Depression Period.
Analisis Kendala Implementasi Marketplace Pemerintah dan Digital Payment Dalam Pemberdayaan UMKM
Authors: - Istianah
Published: November 2023

The government has launched the Government Marketplace and digital Payment with the main objective of encouraging efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability of state spending, as well as empowering vendors, most of whom are MSMEs. Here the government integrates the working unit of APBN users, MSMEs as providers of goods/services, and banking in one ecosystem. 3 Government banks have been selected as platform providers with Digital Payment (Digipay) applications. Digipay has been designed in such a way to make it easier for users but users are still reluctant to use it.
Determinant of Financial Ratios on Stock Price in Multi-Industrial Sector Manufacturing Companies Listed in The Sharia Indonesia Stock Index 2016-2020
Authors: Pangiuk Ambok
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financial ratio variables in the form of: Return on Assets (ROA), Earning Per Share (EPS), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Current Ratio (CR), and Total Asset Turn Over (TATO), on stock prices in Manufacturing Companies in the Multi-Industrial Sector listed in the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) Period (2016-2020). The sample used in this study were 22 companies taken from the purposive sampling method. This study uses a quantitative approach with secondary data collection methods on company reports. The analytical method used in this study is Panel Data Regression Analysis using Statistical Analysis tools in the form of Eviews. The results of this study indicate that the Partial Return on Assets (ROA), Current ratio (CR), Total Asset Turn Over (TATO) have a negative and insignificant effect on stock prices significant to stock prices. And the variables Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) and Earning Per share (EPS) have a positive and significant effect on stock prices. This study also shows that simultaneously (Test F) Return on assets (ROA), Earnings Per share (EPS),Debt to equity Ratio (DER), Current Ratio (CR), and Total Asset Turn Over (TATO) have an influence on the price Shares in Manufacturing Companies in the Multi-Industrial sector listed in the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) for 2016-2020.
The influence of individual nosological units on the financial and economic performance of foreign countries (literature review)
Authors: Fedora E.A. , Khrustova L.E.
Published: November 2023

The paper systematizes scientific papers devoted to the study of various diseases impact on the countries’ economic and financial performance. In order to identify the main subject areas and topic branches a text analysis methodology was used, including bag of words methods, principle component analysis. Content-analysis was implemented to find out the key models which are used while studying the problem. A detailed analysis of the articles’ content was realized, including calculation of the words and phrases most frequently mentioned in the abstracts, estimation of the connection between them, identification of the methods used while studying the diseases’ impact on economy. Implementation of text analysis techniques identified three key thematic areas. They are the impact of the disease spread on financial markets and their indicators, on general economic and macroeconomic indicators, on the social sphere and the resulting economic consequences. This paper differs from the existing research in the following aspects: 1. it systemizes overall studies analyzing the impact of different diseases on the financial and economic indicators; 2. it expands the current literature by including the research on the impact of the new COVID-19 virus; 3. the innovative methodology of text analysis is used while developing a literature review