bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of prayer on the self-care agency and hope in hemodialysis patients
Authors: ASLAN Kevser Sevgi Ünal , ÇETINKAYA Funda
Published: February 2023

Background:

The level of self-care of hemodialysis patients is important in controlling the disease process and symptoms. Nursing care has an important place in the process of resolving existing or developing problems of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment and in adapting to treatment. Prayer is not only a resource that encourages religious/spiritual coping, it is also a spirituality that strengthens hope.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to determine whether prayer has an effect on self-care agency and hope in hemodialysis patients.

Materials and Methods:

This is a descriptive and correlational study which was conducted with 180 patients in a private and a public dialysis center. The data of 173 hemodialysis patients who met the inclusion criteria were collected using personal information form, Herth Hope Scale, Self-care Agency Scale, and Prayer Attitude Scale.

Results:

A positive, moderate, and statistically significant correlation was found between the Prayer Attitude Scale and total score (r = 0.144, P = 0.048) and sub-scale future (r = 0.350, P = 0.000) of Herth Hope Scale. And there was positive correlation between the Prayer Attitude Scale and the total score of Self-care Agency Scale (r = 0.599, P = 0.000) and its five sub-dimensions drug use (r = 0.566, P = 0.000), diet (r = 0.619, P = 0.000), self-monitoring (r = 0.522, P = 0.000), hygienic care (r = 0.576, P = 0.000) and mental status (r = 0.328, P = 0.000).

Conclusions:

The study found that prayer had a positive effect on self-care agency and hope in hemodialysis patients.
Psychological experience of infected individuals during the pandemic
Authors: BIAN Yao , YUAN Haobin , KUNAVIKTIKUL Wipada
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this review is to integrate the psychological experience of infected individuals during the pandemic. The spread of the pandemic has led to psychological and emotional impacts on patients. A qualitative synthesis is needed to identify, appraise, and integrate the available qualitative findings to provide an evidence for the development of interventions. A meta-aggregation approach was used to analyze studies published in English from January 2020 to August 2021. The JBI Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument was used to assess the methodological quality of included studies. The ConQual system was used to establish the dependability and credibility in the synthesized findings. Six phenomenological studies and one narrative inquiry with an overall quality score of 70%–100% were included. The research findings from 87 participants in eligible studies were aggregated into three categories based on similarity of meaning. Two synthesized findings were generated and rated as moderate based on the ConQual score. The synthesized findings suggested that participants had psychological distress such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty, but they accepted the fact of being infected and tried to adjust themselves using some self-coping strategies, such as diverting attention from disease, seeking help from professional counselors, relying on religious beliefs, and participating in religious activities. They would like to learn more about infections and diseases and needed more informational support from health-care professionals. They were looking forward to recovery from the disease.
Changes in Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein-Immunoreactive Astrocytes in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Male Rat following Chronic Khat Use
Authors: Karau Paul Bundi , Odula Paul , Obimbo Moses , Ihunwo Amadi Ogonda , Nkomozepi Pilani , Karau Muriira
Published: February 2023

Background:

Long-term khat consumption is associated with significant neurocognitive changes, which have been elucidated in behavioral studies. With current research showing the centrality of astrocytes and other glial cells in neuronal signaling, there is possibility that these cells are also affected by chronic khat use. There is little literature on the structural changes in the prefrontal cortex neuronal and astrocytic cytoarchitecture and morphometry in chronic khat users.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to describe the changes in astrocyte morphometry and structure in rats after long-term use of khat (miraa).

Materials and Methods:

Adult male Wistar rats, aged 2–3 months, weighing 200–300 g were randomized into four groups of 10 each (control, Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3) to correspond with those used as controls and those that received 500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, and 2000 mg/kg body weight khat extracts, respectively. Fresh khat leaves were purchased from Maua market in Meru, and crude extract was prepared using lyophilization. The control rats were fed on normal diet, while the experimental groups were fed on normal diet and khat extracts using oral gavage for 6 weeks. The animals were sacrificed and their brains were removed. We performed immunohistochemical visualization of astrocytes using glial fibrillary acidic protein. Photomicrographs of the stained sections were transferred to ImageJ Fiji software to study the astrocyte density and astrocytic processes. We used Kruskal–Wallis test to correlate the four animal groups in terms of astrocyte densities.

Results:

We observed an increase in the average number of astrocytes with increasing doses of khat compared to controls, with those in Group 3 (2000 mg/kg) having an exuberant reactive astrocytosis. Further, escalating khat doses resulted in increased glial fibrillary acidic protein immunoreactivity in the nuclei and astrocytic processes, gliotic changes, and increased complexity of astrocytic processes.

Conclusion:

Chronic khat use, especially at high doses, results in reactive astrocytosis and astrogliosis, which may be part of the mechanisms involved in the cognitive changes associated with its use.
The Possible Ameliorating Role of Fisetin on Hepatic Changes Induced by Fluoxetine in Adult Male Albino Rats: Histological, Immunohistochemical, and Biochemical Study
Authors: Shaer Dina Fouad El , Halim Hend Ibrahim Abd El
Published: February 2023

Background:

Fluoxetine (FLX) is one of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, it is widely used to treat neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, but high doses can cause several adverse effects. Fisetin (FIS), a bioactive flavonoid presents in vegetables and fruits, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.

Aim:

To evaluate the possible ameliorating effect of FIS on the hepatic alterations induced by FLX in adult male albino rats.

Materials and Methods:

Our study was done, for 3-weeks, on 48 rats that were divided into four groups: Group I (control), Group II received FIS orally (100 mg/kg/day), Group III received FLX orally (10 mg/kg/day), and Group IV concomitantly received FLX and FIS at the same dose and manner of groups II and III. Blood and liver samples were obtained and prepared for histological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical studies.

Results:

FLX group revealed disturbed liver architecture, hepatocytes with vacuolated cytoplasm, inflammatory cellular infiltration, blood extravasation, and congestion of blood vessels in addition to, a significant increase in the area percentage of caspase-3, inducible nitric oxide synthase and the number of glial fibrillary acidic protein-expressing cells as well as a significant decrease in the area percentage of periodic acid–Schiff stain. Moreover, FLX significantly increased aspartate-aminotransferase and alanine-aminotransferase levels in the serum. In addition, FLX increased malondialdehyde level and decreased superoxide dismutase, glutathione (GSH) peroxidase, and reduced GSH levels in liver tissue. The concomitant administration of FIS ameliorated these alterations.

Conclusions:

Administration of FIS ameliorated the histological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical alterations induced by FLX in the liver of adult male albino rats.
The Diagnostic Challenge of Sialolithiasis
Authors: Bukhary Sahar M. N.
Published: February 2023

The major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual) are most frequently obstructed by calculi within the salivary gland, or more uncommonly, by ranulas. Despite the well-defined clinical and radiographic diagnostic features, sialolithiasis may sometimes be confused with sialadenitis and ranulas, especially when encountered in general dental practice. We, therefore, present a case that illustrates this diagnostic dilemma to highlight the salient features of all three conditions. A 28-year-old female presented with a history of a submandibular swelling for 8 months. On intraoral examination, a bluish sublingual swelling was identified at the left side of the lingual frenum, causing a slight elevation of the tongue. The preliminary diagnosis was of a ranula; however, the clinical history suggested sialolithiasis. A hard structure was palpated in the submandibular gland, and a mandibular occlusal film revealed a large ductal sialolith. Sialolithotomy was performed under local anesthesia, and a single 7.2 mm stone was retrieved. The postoperative follow-up period was uneventful, with good healing and restored normal salivary flow. Despite the fairly clear clinical and radiographic diagnostic criteria suggestive of sialolithiasis, the bluish-tinged swelling of the floor of the mouth prompted the examining dentist to provisionally diagnose a ranula. Sialolithiasis is a common obstructive condition of the salivary gland encountered in the dental setting. Despite the clinical and radiographic features usually guiding the correct diagnosis, it can be a challenging diagnosis for less experienced dentists, who must always carefully consider the history, clinical, and radiographic findings.
Secondary Plasma Cell Leukemia
Authors: Pandit Sudarshan , Wasekar Nilesh , Badarkhe Girish , Bajaj Rajat , Ramesh Yasam Venkata , Nagarkar Raj
Published: February 2023

Secondary plasma cell leukemia is a rare, aggressive plasma cell disorder with a poor prognosis. Early detection and prompt treatment can increase overall survival. In the current case series, we are reviewing the literature and retrospectively reporting the data of patients who presented to our center over a 3-year period with this rare condition. All of our patients were kept on induction chemotherapy following their initial diagnosis utilizing drug combinations that included cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (VTD chemotherapy). Further chemotherapy regimens were added during the later phases, including carfilzomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone as well as bortezomib, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone based on the outcome of the patient's response. This case study series emphasizes the significance of early disease detection and prompt supportive and targeted therapy.
Multifaceted Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Oral Cancer
Authors: Johnson Lynn , Bagde Hiroj
Published: February 2023

Oral cancer is among the top 10 most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide, characterized by a highly diverse group of tumors and the absence of specific biomarkers and poor prognosis. It is evident that oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent form of oral cancer in developing nations, particularly in Southeast Asia and southern Africa. Despite recent advances in the treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the mortality rate of OSCC (mainly due to lymphatic involvement and metastasis) continues to rise, presenting both patients and healthcare systems with a challenge. It has been shown that tumors are heterogeneous due to the presence of different kinds of cancer cells. In addition to these populations of cells, cancer stem cells (CSCs) contribute substantially to the initiation and progression of cancer. The CSCs are also capable of self-renewal and differentiation, similar to their stem cell counterparts. The mesenchymal SCs (MSCs) are a specific population of CSCs which differentiate into mesodermal cells. The characteristics of MSCs include self-renewal, rapid proliferation, multipotent differentiation, and low immunogenicity. Furthermore, because MSCs are particularly prone to delivering therapeutic agents and transferring genetic material to injured tissues and tumors, they are excellent candidates for use as cell carriers. There has been a significant amount of research regarding the potential pro-or antitumorigenic effect of MSCs on the progression and initiation of tumors. The interaction between tumor cells and MSCs within the tumor microenvironment plays an important role in tumor progression. It is important to note that MSCs are recruited to the site of wound healing in order to repair damaged tissues, a process that is also related to tumorigenesis. Alternatively, resident or migrating MSCs may favor tumor angiogenesis and make the tumor more aggressive. The interaction between MSCs and cancer cells is fundamental to the development, progression, and metastasis of cancer. Therefore, an interesting topic is the relationship between cancer cells and MSCs, since contrasting reports about their respective influences have been reported. In this review, we discuss recent findings related to conflicting results on the influence of MSCs in cancer development and its management.
Evaluation of Morphological, Clinical, and Prognostic Significance of Nucleophosmin Gene Mutation in de novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Pandit Sudarshan Venkat , Wasekar Nilesh , Badarkhe Girish , Bajaj Rajat , Ramesh Yasam Venkata , Nagarkar Raj
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Nucleophosmin 1 (NPM1) is a molecular chaperone protein. Mutation of NPM1 gene is identified to be one of the most predominant molecular abnormalities in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Among the genetic mutations, NPM1 along with FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) mutations lead to poor prognosis and unfavorable outcomes in patients with AML.

Methods:

This was a retrospective study conducted for 2 years at a leading cancer care center in India. A total of 10 patients were identified to be NPM1 positive in 50 identified AML patients.

Results:

In 10 NPM1-positive patients, eight patients were female. All were adults with a median age of 39.3 years. The majority of the patients were presented with Auer rod (7/10) and intranuclear cup-like inclusions (7/10) with increased number of blasts in peripheral blood smear (77.88%). Lymphadenopathy was absent in all patients. Morphological analysis has shown blast cells with a cup shape and prominent nucleoli with indentation. Whereas, immunophenotyping analysis has shown lower positivity of cluster of differentiation 34 (12%) and lack of human leukocyte antigen-DR expression (34%).

Conclusion:

The presence of NPM1 mutations alone without FLT3 mutations in patients with AML was observed to have a better prognosis of the disease. Early identification of such mutations by morphological and immunophenotyping analysis can play a vital role in treatment initiation at the earliest for better prognosis and clinical outcomes without much delay.
Evaluation of the Effect of Yoga on Symptom Burden and Quality of Life Impairment in Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy
Authors: Chobe Meenakshi , Ram Amritanshu , Rao Raghavendra , Chobe Shivaji
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Psychological stress has been implicated in the onset and exacerbations of several diseases, including cancer. Psychosocial factors have been associated with a higher cancer incidence, poorer survival, and higher cancer mortality. The present study aimed to see the relationship of symptom burden and quality of life (QoL) impairment in head-and-neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy with perceptions of yoga intervention.

Methodology:

The present study was a one-time survey conducted on 53 patients with HNC. The main outcome variables of the study were symptom severity and burden, which were assessed by The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) QoL impairment by using the European Organization for Research and Treatment in Cancer H and N 35 questionnaire and survey questions were prepared and administered to elicit the perceptions of patients toward a yoga.

Results:

The mean age of the study population was 56.5 ± 12.34 years. The perceived benefit of yoga among the yoga practitioners was 66%, and on the other hand, the perceived benefit of conventional treatment among nonyoga practitioners was only 23%. The HNC patients performing yoga along with conventional treatment experienced significantly less distress as compared to the nonyoga practitioners.

Conclusion:

The study has shown that the yoga practitioners experience less psychological distress as compared to the nonyoga practitioners and their perceived benefits were higher. Yoga also reinforced beliefs in conventional treatment. This may be probably useful in improving compliance with conventional treatment. Therefore, adding yoga to the conventional treatment can prove to be an important and useful adjunct.
Initial Presentation and Time to Treatment in Early Lyme Disease
Authors: Rebman Alison W. , Yang Ting , Yoon Isaac , Powell Debra , Geller Steven A. , Aucott John N.
Published: February 2023

The erythema migrans (EM) rash is an important initial diagnostic sign of early Lyme disease. We tested the hypothesis that patients who noticed EM first differed from those who noticed viral-like symptoms first. “EM First” participants (167/271, 61.6%) had shorter illness duration before treatment (5.0 versus 6.2 days, P = 0.019), were more likely to have seen or removed a tick (P = 0.048) and to be non-Hispanic White (P = 0.025), and were less likely to present with disseminated lesions at the time of diagnosis (P = 0.003) than “Symptoms First” participants (104/271, 38.4%). In multivariate analyses, EM First participants had a 22% decrease in time to treatment (P = 0.012) compared with Symptoms First participants, suggesting that initial presentation affects time to treatment. In a large minority of patients, EM may not be the initial sign or symptom of early Lyme disease. There is a need for rapid diagnostics and improved physician awareness of the varied manifestations of early Lyme disease.
Water and Handwashing in a Drought-Prone Region of Southern Niger: How Environment, Household Infrastructure, and Exposure to Social and Behavior Change Messages Interact
Authors: Pinchoff Jessie , Dougherty Leanne , Dadi Chaibou
Published: February 2023

This study aims to inform multisectoral development programs by exploring the extent to which social and behavior change (SBC) messages, environment, and household infrastructure are associated with knowledge and practice of handwashing behaviors. A cross-sectional survey of 2,708 households in the Maradi and Zinder districts of Niger was collected in April 2021. Household data were integrated with two local environmental measures: 1) water level at the nearest waterhole point, and 2) anomalous rainfall for the previous rainy season derived from climate hazards infrared precipitation with station rainfall (CHIRPS) data. Logistic regression models were constructed to explore how environment, household infrastructure, and exposure to SBC messages were associated with two hygiene-related outcomes: 1) observed water and soap available at household handwashing stations, a behavior, and 2) knowledge of critical moments for handwashing, a behavioral determinant. We find that in households near a water point with higher water depth, households were statistically significantly more likely (odds ratio [OR] = 1.25); (confidence interval [CI] = 1.12–1.49) to have water and soap observed at the handwashing station. Women in households near a water point with increased water depth (more water) were more likely to know three or more critical handwashing moments (OR = 1.07; CI = 1.03–1.11). Exposure to messages about the importance of handwashing was significantly associated with knowledge of critical handwashing moments and having water and soap observed at a handwashing station. Multisectoral programming should consider layering efforts so that development projects that increase access to water sources are complemented with SBC approaches focused on hygiene.
Odvečne vejice
Authors: Rodela Martina
Published: February 2023

Slovenian is the language of instruction and the official language in Slovenian kindergartens, so preschool teachers must write orthographically correctly. The study examines redundant commas in Slovenian as an orthographic error in a sample of 175 students of preschool education and suggests activities to prevent them. According to the syllabus, students learn the appropriate use of the comma from primary school to the last grade of secondary school. They nonetheless write commas between parts of a sentence, especially if they include a preposition. We therefore suggest exercises using authentic texts, focusing on the aforementioned errors, dictation and linking syntax to the comma. Our analysis complements the research by Šek Mertük (2011a, 2011b) and Logar and Popič (2015) on orthographic errors among secondary and university students. It points to the need for more in-depth analysis of the causes of comma errors.
Glagolski internacionalizmi v slovenščini in nemščini ter njihova vezljivost s kontrastivnega vidika
Authors: Krevs Birk Uršula
Published: February 2023

The article deals with international verbs in German and Slovene, in particular with the semantic and valency structures of the selected pairs of verbs. First, the role of the international words contained in the CEFR is discussed as well as compared with “global” words present in several languages of the world and concerning a global topic such as the recent pandemic. Second, the criteria for recognizing international lexemes are presented. If a word is to be considered an international lexeme it has to be semantically equivalent in at least three languages, two of which are not genetically related. Partial semantic equivalence can generate pairs of false friends.  A number of pairs of international verbs differ in terms of international verbs depends also on the variability of a given German lexeme in the different standard varieties of German.
Jurčič in sodobniki
Authors: Hladnik Miran
Published: February 2023

The Digital Library of Slovenia enables the monitoring of mentions of writers in publications and the comparison of their appearance. It was used to investigate the place of Josip Jurčič among the storytellers of his time and examine how his name was preserved in the cultural memory after his death, thus supporting canonisation. During his lifetime, Jurčič was the most prominent storyteller, but after his death, Ivan Tavčar took over this role. Fran Levstik is also regarded as more important than Jurčič today, even though his name was virtually unknown in the nineteenth century. Together with Janez ­Trdina, Jurčič is more prominent than other contemporaneous storytellers, such as Luiza Pesjakova, Josip Stritar and Anton Koder. The titles of his works Deseti brat, Sosedov sin and Jurij Kozjak appeared most often in the press, but his journalistic and editorial activities anchored his name in the public consciousness more than his fiction.
Politično delovanje Josipa Jurčiča, ko »politika veže razum in roke«
Authors: Selišnik Irena
Published: February 2023

Drawing from a variety of sources, the article sheds light on the political activities of Josip Jurčič, especially in the 1870s, a decade marked by disagreement between the Young Slovenians and the national conservatives known as the Old Slovenians, and intensive pressure on the Slovenian camp from the German liberal government in Vienna. In this particular period, Josip Jurčič became one of the main representatives of Slovenian political life in Ljubljana and, by holding several important political functions, took on a great deal of responsibility for the future of the Slovenian camp. As one of key representatives of the Young Slovenians, he also dealt with idea of Slavic reciprocity and above all with Yugoslavism. All of this contributed to politics becoming one his central preoccupations. The fact that his literary work was undertaken on the margins of his other activities was part of the image of the national worker.
Meritocracy and inequality – exploring a complex relationship
Authors: Dekkers Maurits , Erkelenz Max , Hoeben Lyra , Lenhard Charlotte , Kalaitzi Stavroula
Published: February 2023

Merytokracja i nierówności – badanie złożonej relacji

Ostatnie badania sugerują, że problem nierówności wydaje sięlegitymizowany przez postawy merytokratyczne. Choćtwierdzi się, że merytokracja uzasadnia nierówności społeczno-ekonomiczne poprzez definiowanie indywidualnych osiągnięći wysiłków jako przyczyn nierówności, często nie dostrzega się, jak działająmechanizmy leżące u jej podstaw. W niniejszym opracowaniu badano, jak merytokracja podtrzymuje nierówności. W swojej mieszanej, sekwencyjnej konstrukcji wyjaśniającej najpierw opiera sięna danych ilościowych pochodzących z kwestionariusza, stwierdzając znacząco pozytywnąi nieelastycznąrelacjęmiędzy akceptacjąnierówności a przekonaniami merytokratycznymi.

Następnie przeprowadzono jakościowy, systematyczny przegląd literatury, sugerując, że związek między merytokracjąa nierównościąmoże byćbardziej okrężny, niżwcześniej zakładano. Ponadto wyniki sugerują, że merytokratyczne postawy ludzi zależąbardziej od ich kontekstu społecznego niżod ich aprobaty dla merytokracji.

ABSTRACT
Recent studies have suggested that the inequality problem seems to be legitimated by meritocratic attitudes. Whilst it is argued that meritocracy justifies socio-economic inequalities by defining individual achievements and efforts as causes for inequality, it is often overlooked how underlying mechanisms work. This study investigates how meritocracy sustains inequalities. In its mixed methods explanatory sequential design, it first builds on quantitative data from an International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) questionnaire, finding a significantly positive and inelastic relationship between inequality acceptance and meritocratic beliefs. Subsequently, a qualitative systematic literature review is conducted, suggesting that the relationship between meritocracy and inequality may be more circular than previously assumed. Furthermore, the results suggest that people’s meritocratic attitudes depend more on their social context than on their endorsement of meritocracy.
You do not understand, out of place: A thematic analysis of interviews with foreigners on their experiences with healthcare institutions in Poznań
Authors: Zabielska Magdalena
Published: February 2023

Nie rozumiesz, nie u siebie. Analiza tematyczna wywiadów z obcokrajowcami dotyczących ich doświadczeń z poznańskimi placówkami ochrony zdrowia

W niniejszym artykule zostały zaprezentowane wstępne wyniki dotyczące badania doświadczeń obcokrajowców z poznańskimi placówkami ochrony zdrowia, zebranych podczas wywiadów narracyjnych z osobami znającymi język polski w stopniu nieznacznym lub w ogóle go nieznającymi. Wybrane fragmenty wywiadów zostały zanalizowane w ujęciu jakościowym, w celu określenia dyskursywnej konstrukcji doświadczeń dotyczących zarówno regularnych wizyt u lekarza, jak i nagłych wypadków, kiedy to osoby te szukały porady lub pomocy medycznej i kiedy nie mogły się skomunikować (w sposób satysfakcjonujący). Badanie to potwierdza rezultaty uzyskane w nielicznych wcześniejszych podobnych badaniach, przeprowadzonych zarówno w Poznaniu, jak i ogólnie w Polsce, które zwracają uwagę na wiele utrudnień napotykanych przez tych pacjentów w korzystaniu z usług opieki zdrowotnej. W ujęciu dyskursywnym mamy tu do czynienia z małymi opowieściami (ang. small tory) będącymi emocjonalnymi wyrazami poczucia bezradności, frustracji oraz bycia „nie u siebie”.
Reasons for using public transport services in Cracow in the opinion of its users – survey results
Authors: Manczak Iryna , Muniak Natalia , Pawłowski Kamil
Published: February 2023

Public transport services are an example of important category for the implementation of key activities by the local community. These services enable the movement of residents and guests visiting destinations and provide access to city elements of the settlement. The aim of the article is to identify the reasons for using public transport services in Cracow in the group of respondents. Selected characteristics of public transport are outlined on the basis of an analysis of the published literature. Particular attention was paid to the offer of Cracow’s public transport. The study presents the results of surveys conducted by an online diagnostic survey among users of the surveyed services. The aim of the research was to identify the reasons why the respondents use Cracow’s public transport services are: the lack of a car, a travel allowance and an attractive connection network turned out to be a group of key reasons for using the analyzed services. The results indicate the need to continuously improve the level of functioning of Cracow’s public transport by: information about vehicle delays, improving the operation of ticket vending machines, and by providing a regular number of conn.
Analysis of mobile applications supporting public transport passengers in selected cities
Authors: Górniak Joanna
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, technical and technological development is subject to many new concepts and challenges, such as sustainable development, smart city and electromobility. In order to improve the flow of people through cities, it is necessary to skillfully implement various types of solutions and tools. The article presents the essence and importance of information in urban transport. The considerations focus mainly on selected mobile applications, which are designed to provide travelers with information about traveling by public transport in Poland. Various classifications distinguishing information mobile applications in urban transport have been presented. The empirical part of the article presents the division into two groups of these tools, namely applications whose main functionality is the possibility of purchasing a ticket and planning the route. In the comparative analysis of mobile information applications in urban transport, parameters such as geographical coverage, payment, the need to log in and additional functionalities were taken into account.
Zarys systemu prawa pracy. Tom II. Ustrój społeczno-gospodarczy III RP i ustrojowe prawo pracy
Authors: Sobczyk Arkadiusz
Published: February 2023

Pojęcie „ustrojowe prawo pracy” jest od dawna obecne w nauce prawa pracy, choć pojawia się w nim niezbyt często. Problem w tym, że nie da się mówić o ustroju bez odwołania do organów władzy publicznej. A skoro prawo pracy jest powszechnie postrzegane jako co do zasady prawo kontraktowe, to nie może być w nim mowy o organach władzy. Stąd pojęcie „ustrojowe prawo pracy” jest pozornie pozbawione treści. Tymczasem lektura Kodeksu pracy oraz innych źródeł prawa pracy temu przeczy. Przepisy prawa pracy są przesycone pojęciami typowymi dla prawa administracyjnego, takimi jak „kierownictwo”, „polecenia”, „kontrola”, „monitoring”, „tworzenie prawa wewnętrznego”, „karanie” czy „prowadzenie dokumentacji”. Dlatego analiza prawa pracy ukazująca je w kontekście organów administracji, organów administrujących oraz rozkładu kompetencji i zależności między organami jest zupełnie naturalna. Okazuje się, że jedyna trudność w dostrzeżeniu tego, że prawo pracy jest prawem administracyjnym regulującym ustrój i funkcjonowanie zakładów pracy, leży w psychologicznej niezgodzie na to, jak wszechobecne jest w naszym życiu państwo. Liczba organów administrujących oraz osób prawa publicznego w prawie pracy jest wręcz przytłaczająca. Dlatego ów brak zgody wynika chyba tylko z tego, że postrzegamy instytucje publiczne jako ograniczające wolność, a nie jako służące zwiększeniu pola wolności.
La Tour de Babel et le guarani : de langue mythique à langue poétique
Authors: NARO Manon
Published: February 2023

Grâce à la métaphore de la tour de Babel, cet article reviendra sur la construction d’un mythe autour du bilinguisme au Paraguay et d’une langue guarani, une et idéale. Ce prisme nous permettra de questionner le décalage entre ces mythes et la réalité plurilingue du Paraguay et d’envisager l’effondrement de ces mythes, non plus comme un obstacle mais comme l’une des conditions d’existence de la poésie bilingue en guarani contemporaine.
Appropriations ou (re)traductions de l’Ayvu Rapyta
Authors: RUIZ ZUBIZARRETA Joaquín
Published: February 2023

Les textes mythiques recueillis par León Cadogan et publiés sous le titre d’Ayvu Rapyta, « le fondement de la parole » est probablement le travail le plus cité par l'ethnologie guarani. Pierre Clastres les a traduits en français, et ensuite ils ont été retraduits du français en espagnol, ainsi qu’en portugais. Bartoméu Melià, héritier et gardien de la mémoire de Cadogan, accusera Clastres et autres auteurs de plagiat. Nous analysons ici la nature et la portée de différentes appropriations et traductions des mythes guarani pour conclure que la plupart des versions de ces textes sont des retraductions de la version espagnole de Cadogan. Le contexte de production de l'Ayvy Rapyta est alors oublié, ce qui provoque des erreurs d'interprétation et réaffirme son importance dans la traduction de l'art verbal.
Controverses et débats sur l’usage du latin et du castillan en Espagne (XVe-XVIIe siècle)
Authors: ZUILI Marc
Published: February 2023

Cette étude présente les controverses et débats qui ont eu lieu dans l’Espagne du Siècle d’Or entre les partisans de l’usage du latin dans les publications de l’époque et ceux qui, au contraire, prônaient l’emploi du castillan. Elle se propose de démontrer, à partir d’un corpus de textes espagnols des XVe, XVIe et XVIIe siècles, comment la défense de la langue vernaculaire (dite aussi langue vulgaire ou romance), qui se faisait aux dépens du latin et qui apparaît clairement dans ces écrits, a correspondu à l’affirmation d’un sentiment national, c’est-à-dire à la prise de conscience de l’existence d’une réelle identité culturelle.
Bartolomé de las Casas y Miguel de Cervantes : censura y retrato de la esclavitud
Authors: CASTILLA URBANO Francisco
Published: February 2023

Bartolomé de las Casas fue uno de los principales defensores de los derechos de los indios y, tiempo más tarde, de los esclavos africanos. Su contribución sobrepasó el ámbito religioso y político, donde más propiamente tenían cabida sus propuestas, para influir a otros muchos autores y a la sociedad de su tiempo, así como a la posteridad. Tras describir las aportaciones y trayectoria vital del dominico, este artículo intenta relacionar ambas con la obra y la vida de otro gigante de las letras españolas, como fue Miguel de Cervantes. La segunda parte del artículo analiza las relaciones entre la vida de ambos personajes y los fundamentos existentes para poner en relación sus obras. El tercer apartado del artículo analiza el tratamiento cervantino de la esclavitud y el cautiverio, un asunto que el propio autor de El Quijote sufrió en su persona y del que dejó abundantes testimonios en sus obras.
De Hatuey à Fidel : le monde indigène et ses usages politiques dans le cinéma d’animation cubain
Authors: VINCENOT Emmanuel
Published: February 2023

Cet article porte sur les représentations cinématographiques du monde amérindien dans le cinéma d’animation cubain de la période révolutionnaire. Après avoir replacé le corpus dans le contexte du cinéma historique local, le texte s’attache à montrer que les films analysés partagent une vision commune, qui repose sur l’ethos révolutionnaire et sur le nationalisme, et qui ne s’intéresse au monde indigène que pour l’usage politique qui peut en être fait dans le contexte de la Cuba communiste de la seconde moitié du XXe siècle ; en cela, le discours propagé par le cinéma d’animation révolutionnaire ne fait que perpétuer une tradition remontant au XIXe siècle, dans laquelle la figure de l’indigène, même quand elle est célébrée, ne l’est qu’en tant qu’icône utilitaire, mise au service de projets politiques contemporains, fondamentalement étrangers au monde amérindien disparu.
Représenter le peuple : analyse des stratégies discursives de Podemos dans son manifeste fondateur « Mover Ficha »
Authors: BELTRAN Laure
Published: February 2023

En Espagne, la crise économique de 2008 a été le point de départ d’un nouveau cycle de contestation sociale qui a mis à jour un sentiment de désaffection citoyenne envers les élites dirigeantes. Déjà en 2011, les Indignés déclaraient « No nos representan ». Avec pour objectif de combler cette faille représentative, Podemos est créé en 2014. Ce nouveau parti souhaite représenter le peuple et se faire le porte-parole de ses revendications. À travers l’analyse de leur manifeste fondateur, cet article étudie les stratégies discursives mises en œuvre par cette nouvelle formation pour se légitimer auprès des citoyens.
MODELING OF RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF DATA TRANSMISSION IN RAILWAY SYSTEM
Authors:   Railway College Belgrade, Serbia, Brkić Radomir , Adamović Živoslav ,   University “UNION-Nikola Tesla” Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Sciences,, Bukvić Milan ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac, Serbia
Published: February 2023

The analysis of the reliability and availability of the data transmission system within the integral railway system is realized through the modeling of the system, i.e. its conditions and their connections. According to the defined measure of safety of the International union of railways (UIC) i.e. its committee ORE, defined by recommendations A 158 and A 124/RP, based on previous experience and the achieved level of technical development, we can estimate an acceptable value for the probabilities of certain conditions of the integral railway system and data transmission system. In the paper, the reliability and availability analysis was modeled using the Markov model for data transmission in the railway system with four conditions, for: correct system condition, presence of disturbances in the system, illegal (dangerous) system condition and system blocking condition. The validity for the application of process development modeling the reliability and availability of data transmission in the railway system will contribute to reducing the risk of inadmissible (dangerous) failures, improving maintenance planning and spare parts planning, moving from maintenance by time to maintenance by condition and reducing exploitation costs.
Evaluación y manejo clínico de las autolesiones en la adolescencia: protocolo basado en la evidencia
Authors: Álvarez María , Bilbao Eva , González Amparo , Guitián Delia , Jiménez Idoia , Martínez María Belén
Published: February 2023

El incremento de las autolesiones en la adolescencia ha sido progresivo en las últimas décadas, con un incremento exponencial en los 10 últimos años. Además, en la actualidad se ha detectado un incremento notorio de las autolesiones en la población adolescente, en parte, relacionado con el estrés psicológico y distanciamiento social causado por la pandemia por COVID-19. El objetivo general es elaborar un documento basado en la evidencia científica que permita favorecer una mejor evaluación y manejo clínico de las autolesiones en la adolescencia.
Implementasi Teknik Pomodoro dan Lockscreen pada Aplikasi Locktimer Berbasis Android
Authors: Muriyatmoko Dihin , Harmini Triana , Abdul Rohman
Published: February 2023

Teknik pomodoro merupakan teknik yang digunakan untuk membagi durasi belajar dan istirahat dengan tepat. Manfaat yang didapat ketika memakai teknik pomodoro yaitu dapat mengasah daya pikir untuk dapat fokus dengan pekerjaan yang sedang dikerjakan. Ketika otak sering dilatih untuk fokus dengan pekerjaan yang sedang dikerjakan, maka pekerjaan tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan baik. Terkadang saat belajar, mahasiswa mulai menurun konsentrasi penglihatan matanya dalam belajar disebabkan pemakaian komputer dalam waktu yang lama. Sedangkan waktu istirahatnya digunakan untuk menatap layar komputer atau smartphone, sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya Computer Vision Syndrom (CVS). Misi dari penelitian ini yaitu sebagai peringatan awal agar terhindar dari CVS. selalu menjaga kesehatan mata ketika waktu istirahat dengan menggunakan aplikasi yang sudah dilengkapi dengan lock screen pada setiap timernya selesai. Perancangan aplikasi dengan metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle. Perancangan aplikasi pembelajaran ini menggunakan teknik pomodoro dan lock screen untuk membantu mahasiswa dalam membagai waktu belajar, istirahat dan menjaga kesehatan mata. Hasil pengujian pada aplikasi, yaitu aplikasi dapat beroperasi dengan baik di Smartphone.
Implementasi Metode Additive Ratio Assessment sebagai Penentuan Penerimaan Karyawan Baru
Authors: Isa Rosita  , Nur Alimyaningtias Wahyu , Wiandika Auwinaldi Auw Ronald , Servanda Yustian , Sumardi Sumardi , Jamal Jamal
Published: February 2023

Proses perekrutan sangat perlu dilakukan karena melibatkan proses tenaga kerja jangka panjang. Kualitas kerja karyawan di suatu perusahaan sangat dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor yang berbeda, termasuk sistem rekrutmen yang benar dan remunerasi yang sesuai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kandidat yang layak untuk proses perekrutan dengan mengimplementasikan metode Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) dalam sistem pendukung keputusan dengan studi kasus pada Permata Abadi Group. Metode ARAS digunakan pada sistem pendukung keputusan karena memiliki konsep perankingan yang berdasarkan pada konsep Utility Degree dengan membandingkan nilai metrik keseluruhan dari alternatif terbaik dengan nilai metrik keseluruhan dari setiap kriteria dan menentukan peringkat alternatif dan sangat membantu dalam mengidentifikasi kandidat terbaik menurut kriteria kelayakan perusahaan. Pada penelitian ini digunakan 10 alternatif dan 8 kriteria yaitu, wawancara pimpinan, tes tertulis, keterampilan, wawancara HRD, pengalaman, usia, catatan medis, dan jarak tinggal. Dari hasil pengujian didapat hasil bahwa ARAS dapat diterapkan dalam sistem pendukung keputusan penerimaan karyawan pada Permata Abadi Group.
Problemáticas y desafíos en la gestión del agua y del territorio en una cuenca urbana embalsada
Authors: Cifuentes Marisol Roxana , Jacinto Guillermina Paula , Rodríguez Corina Iris
Published: February 2023

La construcción de embalses produce transformaciones en las características y funcionamiento de las cuencas hídricas a diferentes escalas. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar las formas de ocupación y usos del suelo en la cuenca urbana embalsada del Lago del Fuerte (Buenos Aires, Argentina), las cuales son producidas por la superposición de actores, lógicas e intereses diversos. Además, se evalúan las problemáticas asociadas al embalse emanadas de las dinámicas propias del sistema socio-ecológico.

La investigación combinó el uso de técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas para el tratamiento de información primaria y secundaria. Se realizó observación documental –periódicos locales, normativa vigente a escalas nacional, provincial y local–, relevamiento y observación directa en campo y entrevistas a informantes calificados.

Se evidenció la superposición de actores y marcos regulatorios sobre el área de estudio, así como modificaciones en el uso del suelo con el consiguiente desarrollo e intensificación de problemáticas sobre la calidad del agua del embalse.

Se torna imperioso profundizar en el desarrollo de una visión integral del territorio y de los recursos hídricos que articule a su vez los diferentes actores involucrados en el uso, regulación y gestión del área de estudio.

 

Abstract

The construction of reservoirs produces transformations in the water basins features and functioning at different scales. On the one hand, this work aims to analyze the occupation modes and land uses in the Lago del Fuerte dammed urban basin (Buenos Aires province, Argentina) produced by the overlap of diverse stakeholders, logics, and interests. On the other hand, it aims to evaluate the problems associated with the reservoir arising from the dynamics of the socioecological system.

The research combined the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques for the analysis of primary and secondary information. Documental observation was carried out with local newspapers and current regulations at national, provincial, and local scales, a survey, direct field observation, and interviews to qualified informants.

The overlapping of stakeholders and regulatory frameworks on the study area was evidenced. Also, modifications of land uses, together with the development and intensification of problems on the water quality of the reservoir were detected.

The results show that it has become compelling to work on a comprehensive vision of territory and water resources that articulates simultaneously different stakeholders involved in the use, regulation, and management of the study area.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Control at the National University Hospital, Singapore: A Historical Perspective
Authors: Pereira Lynette A , Fisher Dale A
Published: February 2023

Singapore has a sophisticated healthcare system and is an important referral centre for Asia. Like much of the world, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is now endemic across its health system. MRSA infection has been associated with considerable attributable mortality, morbidity plus personal and public cost. Nosocomial infections are potentially preventable and need to be considered an unacceptable complication rather than a tolerable byproduct of healthcare. Failure to introduce long-term sustainable infection control initiatives is not an option for responsible clinical leaders and managers. Control of MRSA transmission in Singapore is achievable but we need to accept the challenge and acknowledge that it will take perhaps a decade. It requires implementation of many varied infection control measures to be rolled out sequentially and across all health services. Our ambition, in Singapore, should be for hospitals to achieve an inpatient prevalence of <1% MRSA colonised patients. Identified transmission of MRSA should be regarded as a serious breech. Successful control will require extraordinary collaboration, support, resources, accountability and consistency of effort. Currently, efforts are evolving significantly and today, we have a good opportunity to embark on this difficult journey. Implementing infection control initiatives successfully over the next few years will save lives in the future.

Key words: Colonisation, Infection, Infection control
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus – A Review From a Singapore Perspective
Authors: Chlebicki Maciej Piotr , Kurup Asok
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) can cause serious infections in vulnerable, immunocompromised patients. Materials and Methods: In this article, we summarise current data on epidemiology, detection, treatment and prevention of VRE. Results: VRE was first isolated in Singapore in 1994 and until 2004 was only sporadically encountered in our public hospitals. After 2 outbreaks in 2004 and in 2005, VRE has become established in our healthcare institutions. Multiple studies have shown that VRE spreads mainly via contaminated hands, cloths and portable equipment carried by healthcare workers. Conclusions: Only a comprehensive programme (consisting of active surveillance, isolation of colonised/infected patients, strict adherence to proper infection control practices and anti-microbial stewardship) can limit the spread of these organisms. In addition to monitoring the compliance with traditional infection control measures, new strategies that merit consideration include pre-emptive isolation of patients in high-risk units and molecular techniques for the detection of VRE. Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, Infection control, Outbreaks, Surveillance