bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Para-Testicular Mesenchymal Chondrosarcomas: an Updated Review of Clinical Insights and Therapeutic Considerations
Authors:   Research Department, FORESC (Foundation for Research and Sciences), USA, Cardenas Carlos Alberto , Rosero David ,   Research, UCR (University of California-Riverside), USA
Published: September 2023

Para-testicular mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, an uncommon malignancy originating in the para-testicular region, poses distinctive diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This comprehensive review offers insights into its incidence, epidemiology, clinical presentation, histopathological features, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and prognosis. The recent WHO classification for Soft Tissue Tumors and Bone is a pivotal tool in refining pathologic diagnoses and therapeutic decisions. Notably, the inclusion of skilled clinicians’ insights underscores the pivotal role of accurate pathologic diagnoses in guiding treatment choices. Advancements include risk assessment for solitary fibrous tumors, the recognition of NTRK-rearranged soft tissue tumors as an “emerging entity,” and the classification of undifferentiated round cell sarcomas. The tumor’s rarity, intrinsic and technological complexities, and limited educational impact contribute to the intricate landscape of diagnosis and treatment for mesenchymal tumors.
Experience of assessing the level of management in medical institutions in Brazil
Authors: Azevedo Beatriz Marcondes de , Stoian Yakov A. , Baturina Lioudmila I. , Campos Fred L.S.
Published: September 2023

Modern management literature describes various approaches to measuring the effectiveness of managing organizational structures. As a result, many interpretations and definitions of efficiency, methods and measures for their measurement have appeared.
Objective. This article is a description of the experience of Brazilian scientists from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in developing a technology for evaluating the performance of hospitals in Brazil
Material and methods. There were applied DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) method, multi-stage quantitative and qualitative analysis, which can be useful in Russia.
Results. The result of the study was the development of specific positive scenarios for the enhancement of the managing structures of the hospitals participating in the study. The work is practice-oriented, in terms of quantitative indicators being clearly ranked. Russian colleagues participated in the study at the stage of discussion of the results. The conclusions reached by the working group of Brazilian and Russian researchers are also significant for Russian medical institutions.
Research limitation. The materials are limited to the results of scientific research of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and represent a sufficient reference sample obtained in 2017–2019.
Conclusion. The use of DEA is an effective instrument to reflect the operational efficiency of medical institutions. Based on the results of performance evaluations, hospital managers can monitor their actions, as well as compare their own management system with other participants in the healthcare market. As a powerful management tool, DEA allows evaluating and comparing the managing units in a medical institution, transforming the information into a single index, being used as a measure of relative global performance.
Surgical myocardial revascularization: to the issue of predictors of long-term prognosis (literature review)
Authors: Kuzmichkina Maria A. , Serebryakova Victoria N.
Published: September 2023

Despite the active development of measures for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), today the mortality rate remains high. In this regard, in recent decades, there has been a pronounced progress in the field of methods of treating patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Undoubtedly, an important role is assigned to the improvement of methods of surgical myocardial revascularization. To reduce mortality rates it is necessary to work in various directions, including the improvement of surgical techniques, active work on the early detection of CVD. It is worth to aim at delivery a system of information support for the population on the issues of maintaining and promoting health, a healthy lifestyle, and effective drug treatment for CVD. It is actual to study factors that can influence on the course of the disease after surgery.
The search for materials was carried out by analyzing open sources of English and Russian reports in the electronic databases PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, eLibrary, CyberLeninka, Web of Science, RSCI. A review of the literature on works aimed at identifying the most significant predictors of poor long-term prognosis after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is presented. The main predictors of an unfavourable long-term prognosis after surgical myocardial revascularization include age at the time of surgery over 60–65 years, diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), multivessel coronary atherosclerosis, multifocal atherosclerosis (MFA), reduced fraction ejection (EF) of the left ventricle (LV) (< 50%), index coronary bypass surgery for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a history of acute cerebrovascular accident (ACV), and myocardial infarction (MI), LV plasty.
Bullying and cyberbullying in adolescent environment: prevalence, methods of intimidation, role-player behavior
Authors: Semenova Nadezhda B.
Published: September 2023

Relevance. Widespread among adolescents bullying usually shows as traditional bullying (TB) and cyberbullying (CB). The public health relevance of bullying is that it can lead to emotional distress, social maladjustment and suicidal behavior.
Aim. To analyze the prevalence of traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents, to assess the social roles of participants and methods of intimidation with regard to gender differences.
Materials and methods. Data collection was carried out in 2015–2017 within EACMHS. With the continuous method there were examined six hundred ninety two students of secondary schools in Krasnoyarsk (364 girls) aged 11–17 years (average age is 14.6 ± 1.3). A questionnaire including two sets of questions related to bullying and cyberbullying developed by the EACMHS was used.
Results. The TB prevalence is 28.7% (26.5% — boys, 30.8% — girls), the СB prevalence is 25.7% (33.5% — boys, 18.9% — girls). TB and CB can occur both independently and in combination, increasing the prevalence of bullying as a whole up to 43.1% (where only TB — 17.2%, only CB — 14.3%, both types — 11.6 %). Boys are more likely to be the aggressors. The most common methods of bullying are name calling (17.5% for TB, 15.3% for CB). Girls are more often bullied because of their appearance (19.5%), boys are more often by dangers (14.3%) and threats (13.4%).
Limitations. Adolescents living in one city were examined. One source of information was used.
Conclusions. The high involvement of adolescents in bullying requires the development of preventive measures.
Histopathological analysis in functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: KANDEMİR Süheyla , YİĞİT Tuba , PAMUK Gözde
Published: September 2023

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the histopathological diagnosis distribution and benign-malignant ratios of patients who have undergone functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Methods: The pathology results of patients who underwent FESS in our clinic between 2018 and 2022 were retrospectively scanned from the hospital database. Demographic characteristics (age, gender) and histopathological findings in the files of the patients were recorded. Histopathological diagnosis distributions and benign-malignant ratios were determined.

Results: A total of 365 patients (262 men (71.8%) and 103 women (28.2%)) were retrospectively scanned from the hospital database. The mean age of the patients was 40.09±13.79 (Mean±SD). The most common histopathological diagnoses were nasal polyp (76.4%), chronic inflammation, edema and congestion (Chronic sinusitis) (16.7%), respectively. Among the malignant tumors, squamous cell carcinoma (0.8%) was observed. Inverted papillomas, which are likely to transform into malignancy, were observed at a rate of 1.0%. Considering the histopathological diagnosis distribution by gender, there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). Considering the histopathological diagnosis distribution by age, there was a statistically significant difference (p=0.01). Malignant pathologies were seen in advanced ages.

Conclusion: The most common histopathological result in patients undergoing FESS is non-neoplastic lesions. However, malignancy diagnoses are encountered, albeit in a small number. Therefore, routine histopathology of FESS is essential to identify pathologies with different prognosis.
The clinical course of COVID-19 in pregnant and non-pregnant women
Authors: SEĞMEN Fatih , UYSAL Elmas , KILIÇARSLAN Gamze , ERDEM Deniz , ZENGİN Emine Nilgün
Published: September 2023

Aims: Pregnancy is a physiological condition that predisposes women to respiratory complications of viral infections thus, bringing the risk of developing more severe disease. The aim of this research was to elucidate the clinical course of COVID-19 in pregnant and non-pregnant women of childbearing age. Mortality rate, laboratory parameters, the occurence of cytokine storm in both groups and the response to treatment have been investigated.

Methods: A total of 88 women of childbearing age with a diagnosis of COVID-19 disease has been retrospectively analyzed. Age, comorbidity, length of stay in the intensive care unit and treatment regimen of patients have been obtained from hospital database. Ferritin, IL-6, CRP, procalcitonin, D-dimer, urea, creatinine, GFR, ALT, AST, LDH, lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, white blood cell count were evaluated. Clinical response such as reduction in oxygen requirement and vasopressor utilization before and after treatment were examined

Results: The rate of RT - PCR positive results were statistical significantly higher in pregnant women (p=0.003). The median WBC, lymphocyte and leukocyte values of the pregnant patients were higher (p=0.038, p=0.006 and p=0.035, respectively). The median hemoglobin, LDH and ferritin values of pregnant women were lower than those of non-pregnant individuals (p=0.032, p
Lontra longicaudis (Mustelidae) in La Vieja river basin, Risaralda, Colombia
Authors: Roncancio Nestor , Guzmán-Valencia Carolina
Published: September 2023

The neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is a conservation target in the management of the Western Andes. This species is susceptible to pressures such as pollution, and hunting., Estimating its distribution and abundance are essential to plan and adapt management strategies for these landscapes. Using occupancy models, we estimated occupancy of 0.52 (PI95%=0.26-0.87) with a probability of detection of 0.36 (PI95%=0.18-0.56). No effects were found on the probability of occupancy by selected covariates. We recommend extending the management and monitoring programs to a broader scale with sampling units equivalent to the home range size of the species.
Intangible Resources and Organizational Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Kibui Njeri , Kiboi Anne , Mwangi Elias
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study examined the influence of intangible resources on performance in the food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. The study further sought to examine the relationship between company reputation, organizational structure, human capital, innovation capabilities and performance among food and beverage manufacturing industry in Nairobi County.

Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. The target population included 45 Large-Scale food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi County, Kenya. The unit of analysis was the food and beverage manufacturing company whereas the unit of observation was the managers of the companies. Census sampling method was used in selecting all the respondents to participate in the study. Questionnaires was used for collecting data. A pilot study was done to determine the questionnaires' validity and reliability. The collected data was analyzed quantitatively using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to summarize the descriptive data into frequencies and percentages, which were then displayed using figures, tables, and charts. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the inferential statistics. The inferential analysis assisted in establishing the relationship between the study variables, as well as in drawing findings and making recommendations for the study.

Findings: The study found that the components of intangible resources account for 44.7% of the variation in the performance of enterprises in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, company reputation, Human capital, and innovation capabilities had a positive and significant influence on the performance of food and beverage companies. Organizational structure and Performance of Food and Beverage Companies was positive but insignificantly related.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:  Resource Based View Theory, The Global Most Admired Companies (Fortune GMAC) Model, Theory of Human Capital, Mintzberg’s Five Structures Model and Schumpeter’s Theory of Innovation may be used to anchor future studies in the manufacturing companies. The study recommends that management should make more investment in adopting technology and improving their production processes. Additionally, the management should focus on building the capacity of their staff members through regular and consistent training. The organizational policy may also be reviewed so as to include structures that support the overall training and development of the staff members in the company. Besides training, the policies should also be draft to provide clear ways in which the companies can be able to build and communicate their brand to consumers so as to have a better reputation which as observed in the analysis contributes significantly to the improved performance of the food and beverage companies.
Development of a Novel Bioreactor for Efficient Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Renewable Energy
Authors: Pouros Francesca
Published: September 2023

This article describes the creation of an innovative bioreactor for the effective generation of sustainable energy from agricultural refuse. In this research, the design and operation principles of the bioreactor, the selection and preparation of agricultural refuse materials, and the performance of the bioreactor in terms of its effectiveness, energy production, and the quality of the resulting methane are analyzed and evaluated. The performance of the bioreactor was evaluated by employing a variety of feedstocks, inoculum concentrations, and operating temperatures. Based on the research and comparison of the collected data, it was discovered that certain feedstocks, greater inoculum concentrations, and higher operating temperatures led to improved methane production and quality. The results of this research offer important new perspectives on the possibility of an innovative bioreactor for the environmentally responsible management of agricultural refuse and the generation of renewable energy. Additional study is required to perfect the bioreactor's architecture, as well as to determine whether or not it can be scaled up and whether or not it is economically viable.
Initial value problem for differential equation of fractional order with variable coefficients and with variable delay
Authors:   Institute of Applied Mathematics and Automation KBSC RAS, Mazhgikhova M. G.
Published: September 2023

In this paper, for a linear ordinary differential equation with variable coefficients, with a Dzhrbashyan - Nersesyan fractional differentiation operator of the first order and with variable delay, the method of steps for solving the initial problem is implemented.        Fractional operators take into account the history of the process under consideration. There is also a time delay during the processes. The delay occurs because there is always a time duration for some processes. Therefore, differential equations containing both a fractional derivative and an delay argument are more realistic when describing mathematical models of various processes.         The equation under study is equivalently reduced to a Volterra integral equation of the second kind. The general representation of the solution is explicitly written out.
Global climate warming and the expansion of ragweed – new problems in the spread of allergopathology, forecasts and prevention
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov, Shogenova M. S. , Hutueva S. H. ,   Center for Allergology and Immunology, Shogenova L. S. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «State Scientific Center «Institute of Immunology» of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, Muzhdabaeva E. L. ,   State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Center of Allergology and Immunology» of the Ministry of Health of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic
Published: September 2023

The article presents the main causes of the spread of ragweed pollen associated with global warming, describes the epidemiology, methods of control and prevention of pollen allergy, as well as modern principles of diagnosis and treatment of allergy to ragweed pollen. The main culprit of pollinosis is plant pollen. Clinical manifestations of allergy to ragweed pollen allergen are allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, bronchial asthma and, less often, contact dermatitis/urticaria. Up to 70% of patients with allergies to ragweed pollen react to products of the pumpkin family, as well as bananas, apple, apricot, etc. and this is due to the fact that these products and ragweed pollen contain similar proteins. Treatment of allergy to ragweed pollen with immunobiological and genetically engineered biological drugs effectively reduces the symptoms of allergic rhinitis throughout the pollination season.
Segmental fraction of the flora of Kabardino-Balkaria in crops of Zea mays L.
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov, Shkhagapsoev S. Kh. , Shono I. E. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov, Zhanokova L. A. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov, Zhankaziev A. R. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H. M. Berbekov
Published: September 2023

The article presents the floral composition of the segetal flora of corn crops of Kabardino-Balkaria by families and genera. The history of the cultivation of nartykha corn in Kabardino-Balkaria is briefly traced.The object of the study was the segetal (flora of agricultural crops) fraction of the flora of corn crops in Kabardino-Balkaria. The main method of research is route. The completeness of data collection on the floristic composition of plots of corn acreage was determined upon reaching a certain limit, when the repeated description of homogeneous plots did not reveal additional species. During the study, herbarium samples were collected, the degree of contamination of crops was visually assessed. Thus, we have recorded representatives of 27 families of flowering plants belonging to 106 genera and 140 species
Saccharin Dependence of Magnetoimpedance Ratio in Electrodeposited Permalloy Multilayer Structure on Meandered-Copper Printed-Circuit-Board Substrates
Authors: Sutomo Artono Dwijo , Kusumawardhani Pratiwi , Yasmin Hana Hanifah , Handayani Restu , Yusri Yusri , Ismail Ismail , Utari Utari , Ramelan Ari Handono , Nuryani Nuryani , Purnama Budi
Published: September 2023

The effect of saccharin concentration on magnetoimpedance ratio in multilayer permalloy structure i.e., [NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3/Cu/[NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3 on Cu printed circuit board (PCB) meander substrates have been discussed. The multilayer [NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3/Cu/[NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3 structure was prepared by using the electrodeposition method. The results of XRF characterization show that the composition of Ni:Fe is close to the calculation mol ratio permalloy of 80:20. The magnetoimpedance effect is evaluated by total impedance measurement at the various magnetic fields. The typical increase of the magneto-impedance ratio with frequency confirms in this experiment. Here, the magnetoimpedance ratio modifies from 0.07 to 1.63 % for frequency measurements of 20 and 100 kHz, respectively. Finally, the MI ratio monotonically decreases with an increase in additive saccharin concentration. The MI ratio slightly decreases by 17.17 % (=(1.63-1.35)/1.63) for additive saccharin concentration increase of 1 to 2 g/L. Then MI ratio drastically decreases by 40.0 % (=(1.35-0.81)/1.35) in the change of additive saccharin concentration from 2 to 4 g/L. Here, the change in the morphological surface should attribute to the decrease in the MI ratio.
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Multilayer [NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3/Cu/[NiFe/Cu/NiFe]3 structure on Cu PCB meander substrates has been successfully fabricated by electrodeposition procedure.
The magneto-impedance effect of the multilayer samples has been successfully showed at low frequency of ~kHz order.
The saccharine as an additive material for electrodeposition procedure can modify the magneto-impedance effect of the multilayer sample.

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Hepatogenous diabetes in liver transplant candidates: prevalence, risk factors and posttransplant outcome – prospective study
Authors: Míková Irena , Kyselová Denisa , Dvořáková Kateřina , Dezortová Monika , Hájek Milan , Lánská Věra , Špičák Julius , Trunečka Pavel
Published: September 2023

Klíčová slova: hepatogenní diabetes – diabetes mellitus 2. typu – transplantace jater – inzulinoterapie Summary: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) associated with liver cirrhosis (hepatogenous DM) has several differences from classical DM type 2 (T2DM), data about its prevalence, risk factors and outcome after liver transplantation (LT) are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, risk factors and posttransplant outcome of DM diagnosed during the pretransplant investigation in a prospectively followed cohort of LT candidates. Methods: The study included 122 adult patients who were listed for LT in the period from 5/2015 to 4/2017. Presence of DM was evaluated by standard criteria including oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Results: DM was present in 54 patients (44.3%) pretransplant, of whom 26 patients (21.3%) had long-term history of DM before they were listed for LT (classical T2DM), and in other 28 patients (23.0%) DM was diagnosed during the pretransplant investigation based on pathological results of OGTT (hepatogenous DM). In 13 patients, de novo DM after LT was diagnosed. On the multivariate analysis, patients with hepatogenous DM had significantly lower BMI (P = 0.015), lower fasting glucose (P = 0.002) and lower glycated hemoglobin (P = 0.010), compared to classical T2DM. In comparison to patients without DM, patients with hepatogenous DM had more frequent occurrence of metabolic syndrome (P = 0.033). Patients with hepatogenous DM were less frequently treated with insulin at 1 month (32.0% vs. 76.2%; P = 0.002), 6 months (20.0% vs. 76.2%; P <0.001), 1 year (20.0% vs. 75.0%; P <0.001) and 2 years after LT (23.8% vs. 66.7%; P = 0.007) than patients with classical T2DM; but they were more frequently treated with insulin than patients without pretransplant DM 1 month after LT (32.0% vs. 7.7%; P = 0.015) and 2 years after LT (23.8% vs. 9.1%; P = 0.029). Conclusion: Hepatogenous DM is frequent in LT candidates (23.0%), it regresses in the majority of patients after LT unlike the classical T2DM, however, insulinotherapy is still necessary up to one quarter of patients even 2 years after LT. Key words: hepatogenous diabetes – type 2 diabetes mellitus – liver transplantation – insulinotherapy
Robotic pancreatic surgery in a high-volume pancreatic cancer surgery center – first experience
Authors: Loveček Martin , Skalický Pavel , Klos Dušan
Published: September 2023

Summary: Introduction: Robotic pancreatic surgery is still not widely used in the Czech Republic. On a global scale, it is gradually being systematically implemented, especially in high-volume centers. The study presents the first experiences with robotic pancreatic surgery in a pancreatic surgery high-volume center in the Czech Republic. Methods: Comparative analysis of the first ten patients operated on robotically for pancreatic pathology with a comparable group operated open (smaller procedures: left pancreatectomy with/without splenectomy, enucleation, central resection) evaluates age, length of hospitalization, ICU stay, blood loss and operative time using non-parametric Mann--Whitney U-test, and complications and rehospitalization using descriptive statistics. The results: The compared sets consist of 10 patients, 5 women, with a robotic procedure (5× enucleation, 4× distal pancreatectomy and central resection – median age 65.3 [46–76] years) and 10 patients, 5 women, with comparable open procedures (5× enucleation, 4× distal resection and central resection – median age 65.5 [52–78]years. Hospitalization length 4.5 days vs. 9 days (P = 0.0003) and operation time 275 min vs. 142 min (P = 0.004) were statistically different in the robotic vs open group. ICU stay and blood loss were lower in the robotic group, but not statistically significant, age was comparable. Complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification in the open group: 3× type II, 1× type IIIa, 1× type IIIb, in the robotic group 1× type II and 1× type IIIa. Rehospitalization in the open group was 2×, in the robotic group 1x, always for late postoperative complications. Conclusion: Robotic surgery of the pancreas is currently in its infancy in the Czech Republic. The experience so far with the first ten patients operated on using the DaVinci Xi robotic system has yielded promising results in form of shorter hospitalization, but at cost of longer operating time. Key words: pancreatectomy – enucleation – pancreas – robotics – minimal invasiveness – hospital stay – enhanced postsurgical recovery
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute pancreatitis in the Czech Republic – pilot data PANACOTA study (PANcreatitis Acuta in COVid Time Analysis)
Authors: Harazim Martin , Kroupa Radek , Jarkovský Jiří , Šanca Ondřej , Andrašina Tomáš , Procházka Vladimír , Šenkyřík Michal
Published: September 2023

Summary: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on health care. Previous studies point to a possible negative impact of COVID-19 infection on the development and severity of acute pancreatitis. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology, treatment and prognosis of acute pancreatitis at the population level. Methods: Using data from the National Registry of Reimbursed Health Services (NRRHS) parameters of hospital admissions for acute pancreatitis, the provided health care and treatment outcomes in the pandemic period (2020 and 2021) with previous years (2010–2019) were compared. Results: The incidence during the pandemic was not significantly different from the previous period: 67 vs. 63 per 100,000 population. Hospitalizations for acute pancreatitis in each month of 2020 and 2021 did not correlate with the number of COVID-19 positive patients. The overall mortality rates for acute pancreatitis before and during the pandemic were almost identical – at 3.8% and 3.9%, respectively. There was a trend towards a decrease in the number of surgical procedures, a gradual decrease in ERCPs and an increase in endoscopic drainages throughout the 2010–2021 period. The crude mortality rate of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and concomitant acute pancreatitis was 14.2% and these patients were operated in 4.7%. Conclusions: Based on pilot population data, the COVID-19 pandemic did not have an impact on the incidence of acute pancreatitis in the Czech Republic. A more severe course and prognosis of the disease was associated with near-term COVID-19 positivity. More frequent indication of surgical and other interventions for acute pancreatitis in COVID-19 positive individuals may have been related to the disruption of standard quality and availability of care. Key words: acute pancreatitis – COVID-19 – epidemiology – endoscopic drainage – surgery – complications
A Study on Awareness of POCSO Act & Sec 375 I.P.C Amongst the Medical Professionals at Puducherry – A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Rajesh J J , Vignesh T , Kumar R H , Sevvanthi K
Published: September 2023

Child sexual abuse, the most under reported crime, has gained public attention in the past years. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO) is a gender neutral friendly act to protect children from sexual related offences. Rape (Sec 375 IPC) law is amended with a sole agenda of safeguarding women and to ensure justice delivery with emphasis on physical and mental health care during judicial proceedings. The aim is to study the awareness of POCSO Act 2012 & Sec 375 IPC (Indian Penal Code) amongst the medical professionals in the state of Puducherry. It's a cross sectional study, conducted among the pre, para and clinical faculties & nurses. The total sample size was 305 and the sampling procedure used was convenience sampling. The study participants were consenting medical professionals. Out of nine questions on general information of child sexual abuse, only four questions were answered correctly by more than 50% of the participants. Out of thirteen questions asked on POCSO Act, only five questions were answered correctly by more than 50% of the participants. Out of eleven questions asked about the Sec 375 IPC (Rape), only one question was answered correctly by more than 50% of the participants. On analysing the outcome of the study, it is very much evident that medical professionals are not up to date regarding the recent amendments in the law related to medical field. It is mandatory to create awareness of POCSO act & Rape laws in the society. This lack of knowledge, may subject many children & women to repeated victimization.
A Study on the Pattern of Fingerprint Ridges for Determination of Gender in an Ethnic Tamil Population in Thiruporur Taluk of Tamilnadu
Authors: Yamini R L V , Barman D D , Ganesh R
Published: September 2023

Human identification is critical, although it might be difficult given that each person has a particular trait. Fingerprint is the best identification of both living and deceased individual. There are patterns like ridge density, macro characteristic and micro characteristic in fingerprint. Ridge density and thickness plays major role in differentiation male and female gender. This is comparative study conducted on 223 volunteers of 125 female and 98 males under the age group varying from 18-65 years in Tamil speaking population in Thiruporur Taluk. After informed consent and preliminary data, fingerprints were obtained from the volunteers by means of simple inking method as suggested by Cummins and Midlo for fingerprint pattern we used blue stamp ink with clean and dry hands of all ten fingers, fingerprint were imprinted on fingerprint format paper. The present study resulted that mean value of ridge density of female vary from 11.2 – 12.7 ridges/mm with average of 11.95 ridges/mm ( ~ 12 ridges/mm ) and mean value of ridge density of male are 12.1 -13.7 ridges/mm with 2 2 2 2 average of 12.9 ridges/mm (~13 ridges/mm ) which shows that male have higher ridge density than female. In our study 'P' value compared between male and female showed non-significance in all fingers except little finger which was significant. Fingerprint ridge density is a very important parameter useful in gender distinction. In this study the fingerprint ridge density was found to be higher in males than in females. This will be useful among individuals of ethnic Tamil descent to predict the degree of sexual dimorphism based on ridge density pattern,
An Autopsy Based Study on Patterns of Injury in Homicidal Deaths in Imphal
Authors: Das N G , Singh T B
Published: September 2023

The pattern of homicide may be a useful indicator of the social stresses in a community and may also provide useful information for law enforcement strategies and thus pattern of injury in such cases could possibly give a better understanding the manner of death. This is a prospective descriptive analysis of medico-legal autopsies performed in the mortuary of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal from October 2013 to August 2015. In this study a total of 97 cases of homicide during the study period is analysed in various medico-legal aspects. Blunt weapon, firearm and bomb blast were commonest weapon employed. Multiple injuries and head injuries were commonest cause of death. This study is taken up to analyze the pattern of injuries in all homicidal deaths and to formulate measures for improvement of scenario etc.
India’s Latest NHRC Advisory on the Problem of Floating Corpses in the River Ganges: Forensic Dental Recommendations
Authors: Gawali R A , Sharma N K , Bhargav C P
Published: September 2023

In May 2021, thousands of human dead bodies were seen floating in the down-streams of the river Ganges. This incident highlights a few glaring issues, such as the inhumane treatment of human corpses, the potential escalation of the bio-hazardous situation, and most importantly the possibility of foul play and involvement of crime. As a response to this incident, the National Human Rights Commission issued a detailed advisory regarding the dignified management of the dead to all the states and union territories of India. In India to date, the identity of the dead is never associated with their dignity. The article introduces the 'right to identity' after death as an important interpretation and natural extension of the right to live with dignity. It is not only essential to identify a dead from a humanitarian perspective, but also from a forensic aspect to rule out any crime or wrongdoing. This article gives fundamental administrative recommendations in regards to how forensic odontology can solve the problem of unidentified dead bodies in India while maintaining their dignity.
Profile of Suicidal Deaths - An Autopsy based Study
Authors: Sreedevi G , Thomas Z , Saritha S R
Published: September 2023

Suicide is one of the leading as well as preventable cause of premature death not only in our country but worldwide. There has been an increase in the suicidal rates globally over the years. Suicide has many perspectives like religious, philosophical, anthropological, sociological, ethical, psychological, and psychiatric or biological. The objectives of the present study were to describe the risk factors and different methods adopted for suicide in a district of southern state of India. Adescriptive study was conducted on 175 dead bodies brought for medicolegal autopsy in the tertiary care centre, Alappuzha with history and post-mortem findings consistent with suicide. All the cases turned out to be homicide and accidents after investigation were excluded from the study. Information about the deceased were collected from close relatives and investigating officers. Maximum suicide victims were seen in age group 40 to 60 years where male outnumbered females. Most of the victims preferred their home to commit suicide. Hanging was the most common method adopted followed by poisoning, burns and drowning. In the study population, physical illness seen as the most common reason for suicide followed by family problems. Burns were chosen as a preferred method by females than males. This study supports in finding out the stressors that could have led them to commit suicide and to suggest few strategies to prevent the suicides in the future.
Review on: Revolutionizing Farming of Asafoetida with HVAC Technology
Authors: Waghamare S. U  , Kadu Ashish  , Khudekar A. R
Published: September 2023

For many years, asafoetida—a gum-like material with a strong aroma—has been utilized in traditional medicine and cuisine. The Ferula plant from which it is derived, however, is difficult to grow since it needs certain growth circumstances. The viability of growing Ferula asafoetida in a controlled environment with an HVAC system was investigated. Two groups of Ferula plants were grown by the researchers using various techniques: one group was outdoors, while the other was housed in a greenhouse with an HVAC system that kept the temperature at 20–25°C and the humidity at 50–60%.The findings demonstrated that compared to plants cultivated outdoors, Ferula plants grown in the greenhouse with the HVAC system generated much more gum-like resin. The plants produced in the greenhouse also exhibited a more regular development pattern and fewer insect and disease issues. The study concludes that cultivating Ferula asafoetida in a climate-controlled environment using an HVAC system can boost yields and enhance plant health. This may help the commercial asafoetida industry and make this priceless crop more available to farmers in areas with challenging growing circumstances. To ascertain the ideal growth environments and the viability of this strategy economically, additional study is necessary
BeyoPaper-and-Pencil Tests: Good Assessment Practices for EFL Classes
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala, T. Soto Sandy , Intriago Palacios Eder ,   Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, Villafuerte Holguín Johnny ,   Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí
Published: September 2023

Individuals´ learning of a second or foreign language has been traditionally measured with paper-and-pencil tests. Unfortunately, such assessment practice prevents learners from demonstrating the skills gained throughout the teachinglearning processes and thus, their actual ability to use the target language effectively. It also limits learners from receiving positive feedback; which opens doors for them to improve their language skills. The language teaching field demands that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have a vast knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories that surround the assessment of EFL learning. It also requires that professionals who teach a foreign language keep up to date with assessment tendencies that go beyond paper-and-pencil tests as is the case of authentic assessments. Assessment practices that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tests provide students with opportunities to be assessed in mental stress-free environments. Teachers who promote this alternative form of assessment prompt learners to perform real-world tasks so that they can demonstrate their capability to apply essential knowledge and skills in creative and meaningful ways. In other words, teachers gain insights about how much students have grasped by their actual ability to perform in a specific situation instead of the number right or wrong answers they have made on a test.
Authentic assessment of EFL students in Ecuadorian classrooms: What teachers need to know! Be a better teacher, assess authentically
Authors:   Universidad de Investigación de Tecnología Experimental Yachay Tech, Quezada Hamilton , T. Soto Sandy ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala
Published: September 2023

Individuals´ learning of a second or foreign language has been traditionally measured with paper-and-pencil tests. Unfortunately, such assessment practice prevents learners from demonstrating the skills gained throughout the teachinglearning processes and thus, their actual ability to use the target language effectively. It also limits learners from receiving positive feedback; which opens doors for them to improve their language skills. The language teaching field demands that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have a vast knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories that surround the assessment of EFL learning. It also requires that professionals who teach a foreign language keep up to date with assessment tendencies that go beyond paper-and-pencil tests as is the case of authentic assessments. Assessment practices that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tests provide students with opportunities to be assessed in mental stress-free environments. Teachers who promote this alternative form of assessment prompt learners to perform real-world tasks so that they can demonstrate their capability to apply essential knowledge and skills in creative and meaningful ways. In other words, teachers gain insights about how much students have grasped by their actual ability to perform in a specific situation instead of the number right or wrong answers they have made on a test.
Tools for assessing reading comprehension in English as a foreign language programs
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala, Matamoros González Jessenia , Peralta Sar Luis ,   Universidad Nacional de Educación en Ecuador
Published: September 2023

Individuals´ learning of a second or foreign language has been traditionally measured with paper-and-pencil tests. Unfortunately, such assessment practice prevents learners from demonstrating the skills gained throughout the teachinglearning processes and thus, their actual ability to use the target language effectively. It also limits learners from receiving positive feedback; which opens doors for them to improve their language skills. The language teaching field demands that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have a vast knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories that surround the assessment of EFL learning. It also requires that professionals who teach a foreign language keep up to date with assessment tendencies that go beyond paper-and-pencil tests as is the case of authentic assessments. Assessment practices that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tests provide students with opportunities to be assessed in mental stress-free environments. Teachers who promote this alternative form of assessment prompt learners to perform real-world tasks so that they can demonstrate their capability to apply essential knowledge and skills in creative and meaningful ways. In other words, teachers gain insights about how much students have grasped by their actual ability to perform in a specific situation instead of the number right or wrong answers they have made on a test.
Gaining insights on EFL student performance through meaningful assessment tools
Authors:   Universidad de Investigación de Tecnología Experimental Yachay Tech, Gallardo Changotásig Consuelo , Cajamarca Illescas Carmen ,   UNAE, Quito Gutiérrez Isabel ,   Institute of the University of Cuenca
Published: September 2023

Individuals´ learning of a second or foreign language has been traditionally measured with paper-and-pencil tests. Unfortunately, such assessment practice prevents learners from demonstrating the skills gained throughout the teachinglearning processes and thus, their actual ability to use the target language effectively. It also limits learners from receiving positive feedback; which opens doors for them to improve their language skills. The language teaching field demands that English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers have a vast knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories that surround the assessment of EFL learning. It also requires that professionals who teach a foreign language keep up to date with assessment tendencies that go beyond paper-and-pencil tests as is the case of authentic assessments. Assessment practices that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tests provide students with opportunities to be assessed in mental stress-free environments. Teachers who promote this alternative form of assessment prompt learners to perform real-world tasks so that they can demonstrate their capability to apply essential knowledge and skills in creative and meaningful ways. In other words, teachers gain insights about how much students have grasped by their actual ability to perform in a specific situation instead of the number right or wrong answers they have made on a test.
Farklı İrrigasyon Aktivasyon Tekniklerinin Kalsiyum Hidroksit Uzaklaştırmadaki Etkinliğinin Taramalı Elektron Mikroskobu ile İncelenmesi
Authors: UYSAL Okan , ALİM UYSAL Betül Aycan , SAZAK ÖVEÇOĞLU Hesna
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışma, kök kanallarından kalsiyum hidroksitin uzaklaştırılması sırasında farklı irrigasyon aktivasyon tekniklerinin etkinliğini karşılaştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Toplam 75 adet çekilmiş tek köklü diş şekillendirildikten sonra kök kanalları kalsiyum hidroksit ile doldurulmuştur. Örnekler kalsiyum hidroksitin uzaklaştırılması sırasında kullanılan irrigasyon aktivasyon yöntemlerine göre rastgele beş gruba (n = 15) ayrılmıştır: manuel irrigasyon, EndoActivator, pasif ultrasonik irrigasyon, EDDY ve XPendo Finisher. Her numune longitudinal olarak 2 parçaya ayrılmıştır ve 500X büyütmeli bir taramalı elektron mikroskobu kullanılarak görüntülenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler ki-kare testi kullanılarak karşılaştırılmıştır (p < 0.05). Bulgular: Orta üçlüde kalsiyum hidroksitin uzaklaştırılmasında EDDY en etkili yöntem olarak bulunmuştur (p = 0.025). Koronal (p = 0.327) ve apikal üçlüde (p = 0.071) kalsiyum hidroksitin uzaklaştırılmasında test edilen irrigasyon aktivasyon yöntemleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunamamıştır. Sonuç: Hiçbir irrigasyon aktivasyon tekniği kalsiyum hidroksiti kanal duvarlarından tamamen uzaklaştırmamasına rağmen, manuel irrigasyon diğer tüm aktivasyon tekniklerinden daha az etkili bulunmuştur. Sonik ve ultrasonik aktivasyon sistemleri, daha fazla kalsiyum hidroksitin uzaklaştırılmasına olanak sağlamıştır.
Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Ağız-Diş Sağlığına İlişkin Bilgi, Tutum ve Davranışlarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AYAN Gizem , MİSİLLİ Tuğba , BULDUR Mehmet , ÖRCÜNLÜ Orçun Alp , TANER Hüseyin
Published: September 2023

Genel sağlığın ayrılmaz bir parçası olan ağız-diş sağlığının korunmasında diş hekimlerine olduğu kadar tıp hekimlerine de büyük görev düşmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı tıp fakültesi 1. sınıf ve 6. sınıf öğrencilerinin ağız-diş sağlığına ilişkin bilgi, tutum ve davranışlarını değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören 112 1. sınıf ve 92 6. sınıf öğrencisi dahil edilmiştir. Tıp fakültesi öğrencilerine ağız-diş sağlıklarına ilişkin bilgi düzeyleri ve oral hijyen alışkanlıklarını değerlendirmek amacıyla 23 sorudan oluşan anket formu online olarak gönderilmiştir. İstatistiksel analizde Frekans ve Ki-kare analizleri kullanılmış, p<0,05 istatistiksel olarak anlamlı kabul edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin öğrenim yılı ile diş hekimine gitme sıklığı (p=0,011), ağız-diş sağlığı ile ilgili eğitim alma durumu (p=0,023), diş çürüklerinin ve fırçalama sırasında dişeti kanamasının olası nedenleri (p<0,001), diş plağının etkileri (p=0,014), ağız hastalıklarıyla ilişkili olabilecek sistemik hastalıklar ve diş hekimi konsültasyonu gerektiren hasta gruplarına verdikleri yanıtlar (p<0,001) arasında anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Tıp fakültesi öğrencileri ağız-diş sağlığıyla ilgili en sık diş hassasiyeti, diş çürüğü ve dişeti kanaması problemleri yaşamaktadır.
Sonuç: Tıp fakültesi eğitimi, öğrencilerin ağız-diş sağlığıyla ilgili bilgi düzeylerinde olumlu anlamda katkı yapsa da bunun yeterli düzeyde olmadığı görülmektedir. Tıp fakültelerinde ağız-diş sağlığı eğitimine gereken önem verilmelidir.