bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bibliography of Prof. RNDr. Zlatko Kvaček, DrSc.
Authors: Kvaček Jiří , Sakala Jakub
Published: December 2022

This complete list of publications of Professor RNDr. Zlatko Kvaček, DrSc. (1937 – 2020) is an addition and supplementary continuation of the memorial volumes of Fossil Imprint (2021/2 and 2022/1) devoted to his work and life. The present list is compiled from three published sources: (1) in Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae, Ser. B – Historia Naturalis in 2007 (Kvaček, J.: Bibliography of Prof. RNDr. Zlatko Kvaček, DrSc. – Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae, Ser. B – Historia Naturalis, 63(2-4): 75–83), (2) in Fossil Imprint in 2018 (Sakala, J.: Bibliography of Prof. RNDr. Zlatko Kvaček, DrSc. (2007 – 2017). – Fossil Imprint, 74(1-2): 4–7) and (3) in Fossil Imprint in 2020 (Sakala, J.: Bibliography of Prof. RNDr. Zlatko Kvaček, DrSc. (2017 – 2020). – Fossil Imprint, 76(2): viii).
New ichthyofauna from the Holešice and Libkovice members in the western part of Most Basin (Early Miocene), the Czech Republic
Authors: Ekrt Boris , Novotný Tomáš , Přikryl Tomáš
Published: December 2022

New material of fish fossils from the west part of Most Basin is described here. Disarticulated and articulated fish remains were discovered in several layers in the Holešice and Libkovice members. Fossil fish occurrence, their taxonomic structure and taphonomy were evaluated in the context of the sediments. The data indicate that conditions in the lake, which formed when the coal swamp was flooded, were variable. Most of the time, the water was well oxygenated; occasionally the oxygen saturation was reduced to hypoxia and even anoxia. Conditions subsequently changed, and the lake became well oxygenated. Especially in the Libkovice Member, the fish-containing layers appear to be characterized by relatively quick sedimentation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF A PERSON PROVIDED TO ADDICTIONAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: Виктория Викторовна Сундукова, , Галина Сергеевна Карпова,
Published: December 2022

Данная статья посвящена актуальной теме - проблеме аддиктивного поведения. Аддиктивное поведение представляет собой один из видов отклоняющегося поведения, которое связано психологической и физиологической зависимостью от употребления психоактивных веществ с целью изменения психического состояния. В настоящее время наблюдается рост преступлений, совершенных в состоянии измененного сознания, а именно под воздействием алкогольных, наркотически, психотропных веществ. Химические вещества являются своеобразным средством против одиночества, внутреннего чувства пустоты, потери и т. д. Стремясь скрыть свою уязвимость, люди, склонные к зависимости, используют различные психологические защитные механизмы, такие как избегание, отрицание, отказ от реальности, утверждение собственной самодостаточности, агрессия. В статье раскрываются результаты эмпирического изучения психологических защитных механизмов осужденных, склонных к аддиктивному поведению и являющихся аддиктами. Рассматривается организация проведения и этапы исследования защитных механизмов осужденных, а также проанализированы результаты апробации алгоритма психологического сопровождения осужденных, склонных к алкогольной и наркотической зависимости.

This article is devoted to an actual topic - the problem of addictive behavior. Addictive behavior is one of the types of deviant behavior that is associated with psychological and physiological dependence on the use of psychoactive substances, in order to change the mental state. Currently, there is an increase in crimes committed in a state of altered consciousness, namely, under the influence of alcoholic, narcotic, psychotropic substances. Chemicals are a kind of remedy against loneliness, inner feelings of emptiness, loss, etc. In an effort to hide their vulnerability, people prone to addiction use various psychological defense mechanisms such as avoidance, denial, rejection of reality, assertion of self-sufficiency, aggression. The article reveals the results of an empirical study of the psychological defense mechanisms of convicts who are prone to addictive behavior and are addicts. Considering.
THE CURRENT STATE AND PREVENTION OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF SUSPECTS, ACCUSED AND CONVICTED PERSONS IN THE EXTREMIST ORGANIZATION «AUE»
Authors: Иса Хамзатович Дакашев,
Published: December 2022

Как показывает практика, наличие в обществе экстремистской организации «АУЕ», а тем более ее влияние на институты государства, в том числе на пенитенциарную систему, подрывает авторитет государственной власти и управления, затрудняет проведения реформирования уголовно-исполнительной системы, препятствует реализации основных направлений концепции развития УИС до 2030 года (ресоциализация и адаптация осужденных, обеспечение безопасности УИС), не только считается угрозой для нормального функционирования исправительных учреждений, но и становится все более опасной для национальной безопасности страны. Наличие данной проблемы в уголовно-исполнительной системе создает определенные трудности для работников уголовно-исполнительной системы. Нами проведен анализ правоприменительной практики правоохранительных органов по уголовным делам, связанным с привлечением к ответственности подозреваемых, обвиняемых и осужденных за приверженность к экстремистской организации «АУЕ». Рассмотрены факторы, способствующие приобщению подозреваемых, обвиняемых и осужденных к экстремистской организации «АУЕ». В конце автором предлагаются меры профилактики по нейтрализации распространения рассматриваемого негативного явления среди подозреваемых, обвиняемых и осужденных.

As practice shows, the presence of the extremist organization «AUE» in society, and even more so its influence on state institutions, including the penitentiary system, undermines the authority of state power and management, complicates the reform of the penal enforcement system, hinders the implementation of the main directions of the concept of the development of the penal system until 2030 (resocialization and adaptation convicts, ensuring the security of the penal system) and is considered a threat not only to the normal functioning of correctional institutions, but also, it is becoming more and more dangerous and more and more clearly undermining the national security of the country. The presence of this problem in the penal system creates some difficulties for employees of the penal system. We have analyzed the law enforcement practice of law enforcement agencies in criminal cases related to the prosecution of suspects, accused and convicted for adherence to the extremist organization «AUE». The factors contributing to the involvement of suspects, accused and convicted persons in the extremist organization «AUE» are considered. At the end, the author suggests preventive measures to neutralize the spread of the considered negative phenomenon among suspects, accused and convicted.
ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMATIC ISSUES OF FORCED LABOR PERFORMANCE
Authors: Александр Олегович Симагин, , Дарья Дмитриевна Терентьева,
Published: December 2022

Актуальность данного исследования обусловлена тем, что на территории Российской Федерации активно развивается сеть исправительных центров (далее - ИЦ) и участков, функционирующих как исправительный центр (далее - УФИЦ). Принудительные работы применяются с 2017 г., однако закреплено в законе данное наказание с 2011 г. За этот период был выявлен ряд пробелов в законодательстве, регламентирующем исполнение данного вида наказания. Авторы статьи на основе эмпирических данных, полученных путем анкетирования начальников ИЦ и УФИЦ, а также данных официальных источников, анализируют проблемы, возникающие в процессе исполнения принудительных работ, и предлагают пути их решения. Анкетирование проводилось в 2020 и 2021 гг, что позволило выявить динамику изменения показателей последних лет. Авторы приходят к выводу, что в связи с увеличением количества осужденных к принудительным работам возрастает количество преступлений, совершаемых данным видом осужденных. В статье представлены данные о количестве и видах совершаемых преступлений лицами, находящимися в ИЦ и УФИЦ. Также на основе проведенного анализа авторы приходят к выводу о необходимости введения в штатное расписание оперативных сотрудников, а в статистические данные ФСИН России - информации о принудительных работах; квотирование рабочих мест для осужденных к принудительным работам, а также сохранение патента на работу по рабочим специальностям иностранным гражданам, осужденным к принудительным работам.

The relevance of this study is due to the fact that a network of correctional centers (hereinafter referred to as IC) and sites functioning as a correctional center (hereinafter referred to as UFIC) is actively developing on the territory of the Russian Federation. Forced labor has been used since 2017, according to which this type of punishment has a sufficient number of gaps in the legislation governing the execution. In this regard, the authors of the article, based on empirical data obtained by interviewing the heads of the information center and UFIC, as well as data from official sources, analyze the problems arising in the process of performing forced labor and propose ways to improve them. The survey was conducted for the period 2020 and 2021, which made it possible to identify the dynamics of changes in indicators of recent years. The authors conclude that due to the increase in the number of convicts to forced labor, the number and variety of crimes committed by this type of convict is increasing. The article presents data on the number and types of crimes committed by persons in the information center and UFIC. Also, based on the answers of the heads of the information center and the UFIC, the authors came to the conclusion that it is necessary to introduce operational employees into the staffing table for the implementation of ORD in these institutions.
PECULIARITIES OF THE REALIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO PERSONAL SECURITY DURING THE TRANSFER OF CONVICTS, SUSPECTS AND ACCUSED PERSONS TO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS: LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND PROCEDURES
Authors: Сергей Петрович Субботин, , Ираида Михайловна Каменева,
Published: December 2022

Ежегодно при перемещении конвоируемых лиц специальными подразделениями УИС по конвоированию перевозятся свыше миллиона осужденных и лиц, заключенных под стражу. В этой связи необходимо уделять особое внимание организации перемещения в плановых и сквозных караулах по железнодорожным маршрутам, время в пути которых может составлять для конвоируемых свыше суток и достигать нескольких недель. При это важно в пути следования своевременно реагировать на жалобы конвоируемых лиц по предоставлению им безопасного места, а также организовывать их прием и размещение от встречного караула. В работе авторами рассматривается нормативно-правовой механизм регулирования вопроса об обращении конвоируемых лиц (в число которых входят осужденные, подозреваемые и обвиняемые), размещенных в специальном транспорте, к начальнику караула с заявлением о предоставлении личной безопасности в соответствии с законодательством Российской Федерации. При перемещении лиц, отбывающих лишение свободы или содержащихся под стражей, сотрудникам специальных подразделений по конвоированию уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации (далее - УИС) надлежит знать четкий порядок действий при обращении к ним конвоируемых лиц с заявлением о предоставлении безопасности.

Every year, during the movement of escorted persons, more than one hundred thousand convicts and persons in custody are transported by special units of the UIS for escorting. In this regard, it is necessary to pay special attention to the organization of movement in planned and through guards along railway routes, the travel time of which can be more than a day for escorted and reach several weeks. At the same time, it is important to respond in a timely manner to the complaints of escorted persons on providing them with a safe place, as well as to organize their reception and accommodation from the oncoming guard. In the work, the authors consider the regulatory mechanism for regulating the issue of the treatment of escorted persons (including convicts, suspects and accused), placed in a special transport, to the head of the guard with a statement on the provision of personal security in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. When moving persons serving imprisonment or being held in custody, employees of special units for escorting the penal enforcement system (hereinafter referred to as the UIS) should know a clear procedure for dealing with escorted persons with an application for security.
Mazzei, Cristiano & Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo, Laurence. (2022). The Routledge Guide to Teaching Translation and Interpreting Online. London and New York: Routledge, pp. 153. ISBN: 978-0-367-71103-0.
Authors: YILMAZ GÜMÜŞ Volga
Published: December 2022

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had substantial implications on all aspects of our lives including teaching and learning. Interest in online education has grown unprecedentedly as online-only teaching was the only option for continuing education at all levels for several months when countries went into lockdown in March 2020. Higher education was not an exception. As put by Mazzei and Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo (2022), due to the global pandemic, “[t]hose who had never considered teaching online “were forced” to do so, and now we have a more informed idea of the demands and realities of this type of educational space” (p. 14). The assertion is that online education is here to stay and will keep growing in a post pandemic world. Thus, I would not be wrong in saying that The Routledge Guide to Teaching Translation and Interpreting Online by Cristiano Mazzei and Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo is a timely and much-needed contribution to translator and interpreter training research and practice.
Prevalencia del vih/sida en pacientes de 14 a 70 años que ingresaron al “hospital municipal del torno” entre abril del 2021 hasta abril del 2022
Authors: Languidey Villarroel Franz Reynaldo
Published: December 2022

El VIH, es un retrovirus que infecta las células del sistema inmune, originando una enfermedad crónica transmisible definida como SIDA. El SIDA, etapa final de la infección se caracteriza por la presencia de enfermedades oportunistas. La terapia Antirretroviral (TAR), consigue que la carga viral permanezca indetectable en el organismo, por ende, el objetivo de esta investigación es determinar la prevalencia del VIH/SIDA en pacientes de 14 a 70 años de edad que ingresaron al Hospital Municipal del Torno en el periodo de abril del 2021 hasta abril del 2022. La metodologia empleada es de tipo transversal, descriptivo y observacional. La población de estudio estuvo compuesta por un total de 3876 pacientes de 14 a 70 años de edad, entre hombres y mujeres, 46 resultaron positivos (reactor) mediante la prueba rápida; siendo en su mayoría mujeres embarazadas con 17 casos equivalentes al 37%. De estos 46 casos, 22 fueron positivos confirmados por CDEVIR Santa Cruz según algoritmo vigente en el país, siendo en su mayoría hombres, con 10 casos; equivalentes al 0.25%, mujeres no embarazadas 8 casos, 0.21% y 4 casos para mujeres embarazadas 0.10%, las edades predominantes fueron entre 14 a 35 años, dando una prevalencia del VIH del 0.56%.
Influencia del ENSO en los factores y agentes climáticos que inciden en las precipitaciones níveas de los Andes Áridos
Authors: Poblete Arnobio Germán , Albeiro Castro María Agustina
Published: December 2022

La población de las regiones aledañas a los Andes Áridos, asocia al estado del evento ENSO (EN = componente oceánica; SO = componente atmosférica) con la cantidad de precipitaciones níveas, de manera directa. Dicho fenómeno es un evento natural de la variabilidad climática que se produce por la interacción entre el océano y la atmósfera en el Pacífico ecuatorial (SST), y las diferencias de presión en el occidental. Este trabajo tiene por objetivo dilucidar objetivamente y precisar cuantitativamente las aseveraciones respecto de la relación directa y considerada erróneamente como única entre las nevadas y el ENSO, en el periodo que se extiende entre abril-septiembre, analizando cómo modifica el mismo a cada uno de los factores y agentes atmosféricos, oceánicos y de la cupla océano-atmósfera. Además, se investiga la articulación de los mismos a partir del ‘disparo’ del ENSO, que genera un ‘efecto dominó’ de concatenaciones que potencian/debilitan las precipitaciones níveas.
Calidad y cobertura urbana del Sistema de Espacios Públicos en La Plata. Análisis y propuestas para su gestión en la ciudad
Authors: Birche Mariana
Published: December 2022

El presente trabajo propone analizar el sistema de espacios públicos en la ciudad de La Plata desde la mirada del paisaje. Construir conocimiento que posibilite la mejora de estos espacios clave para la vida urbana, resulta cada vez más necesario en escenarios urbanos de crecientes conflictos sociales. En este sentido, el paisaje como categoría de análisis se posiciona como una herramienta de desarrollo de nuevos criterios de mejora de los espacios públicos. Se analizan las categorías de espacios verdes, espacios viales y centralidades y se construyen estrategias de gestión y de diseño. Para esto, la metodología propone un abordaje sistémico e integra métodos cuantitativos, cualitativos y espaciales que permiten obtener lugares estratégicos de intervención y visibilizar nuevos diseños y métodos posibles para la producción de un espacio público accesible y de mejor calidad.
Implikasi Krisis Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Etika Perusahaan: Prespektif Etis Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Rahman Khalilul
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a crisis that will test the company's commitment to ethical business conduct. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, health and society has increased sharply. Based on stakeholder theory, legitimacy theory and literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR), this paper attempts to explore how corporate responses to the COVID-19 pandemic support key stakeholders such as employees, customers and society as a whole through its CSR initiatives. The results of this paper are that corporations can show respect for their employees and focus on management relationships between companies, customers and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This will have significant theoretical implications and practical implications on corporate duties to employees, customers and society and future research on CSR as a competitive force for business even after the economic recession following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pengaruh Gender Diversity Dan Board Independence Terhadap Emisi Karbon Dengan Media Exposure Sebagai Moderasi
Authors: Febrianto Rahmat , Verginia Monica , Fontanella Amy
Published: December 2022

Global warming is becoming a problem faced now. Global warming can affect climate change. One of the causes of climate change in the world is GHG caused by human activities. The international public's efforts to respond to climate change events began when the UNFCCC was signed. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of gender diversity and board independence on the disclosure of carbon emissions with media exposure as moderation in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2020. Sampling in this study is purposive sampling technique and became 135 companies. Regression analysis shows that the interaction of board independence on media exposure affects the disclosure of carbon emissions. Meanwhile, gender diversity, board independence and interaction of gender diversity on media exposure have no effect on the disclosure of carbon emissions.
Desafios do trabalho interprofissional em saúde e gênero
Authors: Da Silva Liridy Bruna Rodrigues , Laura Oliveira de Sousa Ana , Guilherme Martins Antonio , Silva Siqueira da Luz Maria Eduarda , De Sousa Nogueira Francisco Jander
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Compreender os desafios da aplicabilidade do trabalho interprofissional a partir da perspectiva de gênero no âmbito da saúde coletiva. Metodologia: Realizou-se o levantamento da literatura por meio das bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) e Portal de periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Para o levantamento dos artigos, utilizaram-se os descritores: “relações interprofissionais”, “gênero e saúde” e “saúde coletiva”. Os critérios utilizados para a seleção da amostra foram: artigos  publicados  em  português,  no  período de 2010 a 2020, com textos completos e disponíveis gratuitamente   nas   bases   de   dados   supracitadas, que abordassem a temática interprofissionalidade em saúde e gênero no campo da saúde coletiva. Resultados: A amostra final do pesquisa foi constituída por 16 artigos, em que  algumas questões se tornaram evidentes após análise, entre elas a problemática presente na comunicação de caráter interprofissional e colaborativa entre as equipes, bem como a escassez de estudos que discutam interprofissionalidade e gênero. Conclusão: Dessa forma, foi possível compreender os desafios que reverberam o fazer interprofissional dentro da saúde coletiva, em que destacou-se a importância da abordagem interprofissional ainda na graduação em saúde, assim como a necessidade de mais estudos que englobam questões referentes ao gênero dentro do trabalho colaborativo entre profissões, como formas de efetivação da prática interprofissional.
Efeitos tardios da radioterapia mediastinal sobre as valvas cardíacas
Authors: Cordeiro Marco Aurélio Santos
Published: December 2022

A utilização da radioterapia (RT) mediastinal para tratar tumores próximos ao coração pode resultar em doença valvar cardíaca induzida pela radiação, dentre outras patologias cardiovasculares. Pode haver um intervalo de latência de anos ou décadas entre a exposição à radiação e o desenvolvimento de doença valvar cardíaca clinicamente significativa, com o dano valvar caracterizado por fibrose e calcificação. O aumento de risco está relacionado à dose de radiação recebida, ao intervalo desde a última exposição e ao uso concomitante de quimioterapia cardiotóxica. Desfechos clínicos relevantes a longo prazo e o risco perioperatório de cirurgia valvar estão relacionados aos efeitos da radiação nas estruturas mediastinais, incluindo fibrose pulmonar, disfunção ventricular e constrição pericárdica. Novas técnicas de RT mediastinal estão sendo desenvolvidas para reduzir a dose de radiação no coração. Estratégias de vigilância e rastreamento são requeridas para este grupo de sobreviventes de câncer sob risco de desenvolver complicações valvares significativas.
APPLICATION NEURAL NETWORK APPROACH FOR THE ESTIMATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN THE INAOUEN WATERSHED
Authors: El Chaal Rachid , Aboutafail Moulay Othman
Published: December 2022

This paper describes how the multilayer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) trained by the Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno (BFGS) quasi-newton back-propagation approach was used to estimate heavy metal concentrations: Aluminum (Al), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and Iron (Fe), in the province of Taza using sixteen physicochemical factors measured from 100 samples collected from surface water sources by our team, according to the protocol of the national water office (ONE). We chose a network with only one hidden layer to identify the network architecture to employ. The number of neurons in the hidden layer was varied, as were the types of transfer and activation functions, and the BFGS learning method was used. The following statistical metrics were used to evaluate the performance of the neural network’s stochastic models: Examining the adjustment graphs and residue, as well as the Error Sum of Squares (SSE); the mean bias error (MBE) and determination coefficient (R²). The results reveal that the predictive models created using the artificial neural network method (ANN) are quite efficient, thanks to the BFGS algorithm’s efficiency and speed of convergence. An architectural network [16-8-1] (16: number of variables in input layer, 8: number of hidden layer, 1: number of variables in output layer) produced the best results,{R²: Al(0.954), Pb(0.942), Cu(0.921), Fe(0.968)}, {SSE: Al(0.396), Pb(0.0059), Cu(0.252), Fe(4.29)} and {MBE: Al(–0.033), Pb(0.008), Cu(–0.004), Fe(0.091)}, which is developed so that each model is responsible for estimating the concentration of a single heavy metal. This result demonstrates that there is a non-linear relationship between the physical-chemical properties evaluated and the heavy metal content of surface water in the Taza province.
The first large-scale All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory in Europe: description of the Mercantour National Park ATBI datasets
Authors: Ichter Jean , Gargominy Olivier , Leccia Marie-France , Robert Solène , Poncet Laurent
Published: December 2022

An All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) is a comprehensive inventory of all species in a given territory. In 2007, the French Parc national du Mercantour and the Italian Parco Naturale Alpi Marittime started the first and most ambitious ATBI in Europe with more than 350 specialists and dozens of technicians and data managers involved.

The ATBI datasets from the Parc national du Mercantour in France are now publicly available. Between 2007 and 2020, 247,674 occurrences were recorded, checked and published in the INPN information system. All this information is available in open access in the GBIF web site. With 12,640 species registered, the ATBI is the most important inventory in France. This data paper provides an overview of main results and its contribution to the French National Inventory of Natural Heritage. It includes a list of 52 taxa new to science and 53 species new to France, discovered thanks to the ATBI.
Valuation of recreation-related cultural ecosystem services provided by Pirin National Park, Bulgaria
Authors: Nikolova Mariyana
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study is to propose a method for accounting of the recreation-related cultural ecosystem services (RRES) provided by protected areas of category National Parks оn the example of Pirin National Park (Pirin NP), Bulgaria in accordance with the System of Environmental Economic Accounting – Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA) framework and the System of National Accounts (SNA) principles. The suggested Tourist consumption products – based method measure the value of actual recreation-related ecosystem services (RRES) flow as a difference between demand and supply of RRES provided by a protected area. It is based on respective indicators: Total tourism products consumption by the visitors of the NP (demand) and Expenditures for maintenance of the asset’s ecosystems (supply). The results show that the average value of RRES flow is estimated on BGN 170 Million for the period 2015 – 2019. The proposed method for valuation of RRES in protected areas of category National Park gives reliable results, based on a minimum of data which are public or easily accessible.
Exophiala yunnanensis and Exophiala yuxiensis (Chaetothyriales, Herpotrichiellaceae), two new species of soil-inhabiting Exophiala from Yunnan Province, China
Authors: Lv Ruili , Yang Xiaoqian , Qiao Min , Fang Linlin , Li Jianying , Yu Zefen
Published: December 2022

During a survey of soil fungi collected from Yunnan Province, China, two new species of Exophiala, E. yunnanensis and E. yuxiensis, were isolated from the soil of karst rocky desertification (KRD). The DNA sequences of these respective strains, including internal transcribed spacers (ITS), large subunit nuclear ribosomal RNA (LSU rRNA), partial small subunit (SSU) and β-tubulin (tub2) were sequenced and compared with those from species closely-related to Exophiala. Exophiala yunnanensis differs from the phylogenetically closely related E. nagquensis and E. brunnea by its smaller aseptate conidia. Exophiala yuxiensis is phylogenetically related to E. lecanii-corni, E. lavatrina and E. mali, but can be distinguished from them by its larger conidia. Full descriptions, illustrations and phylogenetic positions of E. yunnanensis and E. yuxiensis were provided.
The comparison between different over-the-counter drugs Analgesics used to relive cramps pain associated with menstrual cycle for females in Jordan on kidney function
Authors: Jaber Saif Aldeen , Dababneh Moeen , Saadah Mohamed
Published: December 2022

Primary dysmenorrhea is an abdomen cramps caused pain for females under menstrual cycle. The majority of females in Jordan are consuming paracetamol and different types of NSAIDs to relive the mentioned pain. In this study a different group of females between ages 18–24 years old either not consuming any analgesic or consuming paracetamol, ibuprofen, or diclofenac salts have been asked to test the blood creatinine concentration after 10 days of consumption and after 5 and 10 days of discontinuation. SPSS analysis technique was used to analyse the results. As a results, consuming of paracetamol for 10 days show similar creatinine clearance for females without consuming any type of analgesics. While ibuprofen and diclofenac salts show change in kidney function after the 10 days of consumption. Ibuprofen normal kidney function was for 94.1% of the females where only 0.9% of the females show a sign of acute renal failure. On the other hand, the females using diclofenac salts show a high percentage of 61.2% with a sign of acute renal failure. Most of females show restored renal function after discontinuation of analgesics for 5 or 10 days. In conclusion, the consumption of analgesics between females should be monitored while the using of diclofenac salts should be considered as a prescribed drug due to the major and serious adverse drug reactions caused by the daily consumption.
Smoking cessation economic benefits in a human capital approach: emerging evidence in Jordan
Authors: Madae’en Saba , Istaiteyeh Rasha , Adeinat Mohammad , Obeidat Nour , Baninasur Rasha A. , Haddad Mansour
Published: December 2022

Background: Smoking is a major cause globally of morbidity and mortality hence life years lost, this issue manifested in 399 Million Jordanian dinars (JD)($562.3 million USD) lost yearly due to productivity lost as a consequence of smoking in Jordan1. It is no surprise that quitting smoking will reduce the loss in life years and hence productivity. In this study, using cohort simulation, we want to quantify the gains in productivity from smoking cessation aids usage for one course of smoking cessation aid varenicline or nicotine replacement therapy in comparison to physician counseling only without pharmacological therapy, in the population that intends to quit at a point of time, through campaigns nationwide, among the working-age population followed up until retirement.

Methodology: We present a transparent, generic model based on accepted analytic methods that allow users to assess the present value of lifetime earnings gained (PVLE) in smokers who intend to quit. It is shown in previous studies that smoking cessation aids are cost-effective in Jordan (Madae’en et al. 2020), yet the benefit of using smoking cessation aids goes further to reduce productivity loss by reducing life years lost. Our model incorporates life-years gained from the Markov Model in Madae’en et al. (2020), simulation of Jordanian male smokers’ cohort in three scenarios of either using varenicline or nicotine replacement therapy or only physician consultation, to estimate life-years gained and hence reduction in lost productivity costs.

Results: We found productivity loss was reduced in males who attempted to quit in their productive years. Using Varenicline, the researchers calculated the expected future payments (wages) count for years gained due to varenicline use for a wage average of 507 JDs ($714.5 USD) per month discounted by 8% for the rest of their productive life. As well as for the other two scenarios, the gained productivity from one course of varenicline to the male adults over 30 who intend to quit will reduce loss by more than 72 billion JDs ($101.42 billion USD) among the working-age population followed up until retirement.

Conclusion: policy change must be approached to reimbursement of smoking cessation aid in the Jordanian formulary.
ATUAÇÃO DE DOCENTES NA MODALIDADE A DISTÂNCIA A PARTIR DA APRENDIZAGEM BASEADA EM EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Batista Natalia , Dos Santos Pereira Patrick
Published: December 2022

Este artigo pretende apresentar como docentes adaptam suas habilidades de prática no ensino presencial para conduzir turmas na modalidade a distância, fundamentado na teoria da aprendizagem experiencial de Kolb (2015). Foi adotada uma abordagem qualitativa com análise de conteúdo de entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis docentes. Buscou-se analisar o processo de aprendizagem individual e aplicar o modelo de aprendizagem baseado em experiências. Este modelo enfatiza a interdependência entre características internas como bagagem profissional e circunstâncias externas do ambiente. Este artigo contribui para os estudos organizacionais ao fazer emergir um campo de aprendizagem baseado na experiência de docentes do ensino superior a distância, inserido no contexto contemporâneo em articulação com a teoria de aprendizagem baseada na experiência.
Gallstone-related complications and evidence base treatments. A scoop review
Authors: Abeysuriya Vasitha , Dodampahala S. H.
Published: December 2022

The incidence of gallstones is 10-15%, making it one of the most common causes of surgical admissions. The number of admissions and operations for gallstone disease is increasing. Commonly gallstones are formed in the gallbladder but can also develop in the biliary tree. Commonly, gallstones are made of cholesterol. Even though the exact cause of supersaturation of bile is not known, there are multiple associate factors for gallstone formation. Most patients with gallstones never experience any symptoms, but the risk of presenting with complications related to gallstones is 1%-4% a year. Patients with gallstones can present with pain or other more severe complications that demand surgical treatment and follow-up. This article looks into epidemiology, basic pathophysiology, complications, pregnancy and gallstones, diagnosis and recent evidence base treatment of gallstone disease.
The perceptions of health care workers on the provision of services amidst COVID-19 pandemic in a maternity care hospital: Qualitative study
Authors: Wijesinghe Vindya , Ranaweera Probodana , Rishard Mohamed , Walpita Yasasvi
Published: December 2022

Introduction: COVID-19 infection is speading throughout the world increasing the death tolls. Health care workers are overburdened with increased workload and having to work in unknown territory of disease leading to changes in the quality of service delivery. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perceptions of healthcare workers in a maternity unit of a Sri Lankan Hospital on provision of services during the pandemic. Methods: In depth interviews were conducted with 25 participants representing different health care worker categories during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka. The sample size was determined by achievement of the saturation point. The interview guide allowed exploration of work related issues, health system related issues, logistical issues, and psychological concerns. Conventional content analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: Analyzed data revealed 15 themes which include sense of duty/ self-satisfaction, concerns toward the loved ones, concern towards themselves, doubts about the disease, care to the patient during the pandemic, changes in managing emergencies during the pandemic, support from other HCWs, work related burn-out, pandemic related barriers to serve patients, support from the administration, discrimination by the others, awareness programmes for COVID 19, PPE related issues, ambiguity of national guidelines and equality for all. Conclusions: COVID-19 has affected the life all personal including the HCWs. They are requested to continue providing services amidst multiple concerns including the scarcity of medical equipment and cadre. Policy makers and government should look into the possibility of financial assistance and psychological support programmes to boost the spirit of the health care workers.
Management of normal labour
Authors: De Silva P. H. P. , Galapaththy Wasantha , Lanerolle Sanath , Dodampahala H. S. , Silva Ruwan , Mathota C. , Ranasinghe Sagari
Published: December 2022

No abstract available
Molecular xenomonitoring of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika infections
Authors: Chand Gyan , Godbole Subhash , Shivlata L , Sahare Lalit Kumar , Ukey Mahendra , Kaushal L S , Barde Pradip V
Published: December 2022

Background & objectives: Infections caused by arboviruses and transmitted by Aedes species mosquitoes are a serious health concern. India is endemic for diseases like Dengue, Chikungunya and recently Zika has been reported from few states. Vector control is the only way to contain these diseases, however, data regarding vectors from central India is lacking; to fulfill the lacuna we conducted this study.

Methods: Entomological surveys were conducted from November 2017 to December 2018 for Aedes species in Dengue endemic areas of central India. The mosquitoes were identified, pooled and tested for the presence of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika viruses by RT-PCR. The PCR products were sequenced to identify serotypes and genotypes of viruses.

Results: A total of 2991 adults of Aedes specimens were collected and tested. Ae. aegypti (94.6%) was found to be the most abundant species. Highest mosquito density was recorded in the monsoon periods. Dengue (n=5) and Chikungunya (n=4) virus were detected from pools of female Ae. aegypti. One pool of male Ae. aegypti was positive for Dengue virus-3 and Chikungunya virus. Zika virus was not detected from any pool.

Interpretation & conclusion: The findings suggest that Ae. aegypti is the principal vector of Dengue and Chikungunya, which is capable to transmit these viruses vertically. The findings have epidemiological importance and will be helpful to program managers.
Seasonal Diversity of mosquito species in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Authors: Ishwara Prasad K S , Govindarajan R , Sreepada K S
Published: December 2022

Background & objectives: Dakshina Kannada is one of the districts of Karnataka state of India with high incidences of mosquito-borne diseases, especially malaria and dengue. The larval stages of the mosquitoes are very important in determining the prevalence of adult mosquitoes and associated diseases. Hence, the occurrence of mosquito species was investigated by sampling different water bodies present in the Dakshina Kannada district from June 2014 to May 2017.

Methods: Random sampling was carried out from permanent and temporary, artificial and natural water bodies belonging to 11 types of microhabitats using dippers and suction pumps.

Results: A maximum of 37 mosquito species belonging to 12 genera were recorded with the dominant genera being Culex. Most species have been recorded from temporary bodies of water with the highest number of species in receptacles. Monsoon is the most productive season, both in terms of occurrence and abundance followed by post-monsoon and pre-monsoon. The abundance of mosquito larvae was significantly higher in temporary water bodies compared to the permanent.

Interpretation & conclusion: Abundant rainfall in the study area which produces many natural and domestic temporary water bodies accounts for mosquito breeding throughout the year.
Severity of dengue illness and presence of anti DV IgG in serum of laboratory confirmed dengue cases
Authors: Jain Amita , Khan Danish Nasar , Prakash Om , Shukla Suruchi , Prakash Shantanu , Verma Anil Kumar
Published: December 2022

Background & objectives: Presence of dengue is reported from India since 1960s. Secondary dengue infection may be more severe than primary, hence, distinction between primary and secondary dengue is essential. A way to detect secondary dengue is demonstration of anti DV IgG in patients’ serum. In this study we explored the association of dengue severity with anti DV IgG positivity.

Methods: Laboratory confirmed cases of dengue (positive for anti DV IgM/ NS-1 Antigen/ DV –RNA), presenting to the hospital within 7 days of illness, were consecutively enrolled for a period of one month (September 1–30, 2018) and were tested for anti DV IgG in their serum. All PCR positive samples were serotyped. Cases positive for anti-dengue IgG were labeled as secondary cases. Clinical details were collected to assess the severity of illness. Association of dengue severity with anti DV IgG positivity was calculated.

Results: Of the 128 dengue positive cases, 89 (69.5%) were anti DV IgM positive, 72 (56.3%) were Dengue NS-1 positives and 37 (28.9%) were DV-RNA positive. Only 39 (30.5%) cases were having detectable anti-dengue IgG in their serum (secondary dengue). Anti-dengue IgM positivity was significantly higher in secondary dengue cases. No association of anti DV IgG positivity was seen with severity of dengue illness.

Interpretation & conclusion: No association of IgG positivity with severity of illness was seen. D4 serotype is first time reported from Uttar Pradesh, India
In silico structural characterization of Cytochrome c oxidase Subunit 1
Authors: Josyula Jhansi Venkata Nagamani , Mutheneni Srinivasa Rao
Published: December 2022

Background & objectives: The present study proposed a series of computational techniques such as homology modelling, molecular simulation, and molecular docking to be performed to explore the structural features and binding mechanism of Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COX1) protein with known inhibitors.

Methods: Elucidation of the three-dimensional structure of COX1 protein was carried out by using MODELLER software. The modelled protein was validated using GROMACS, structural qualitative tools and web servers. Finally the model was docked with carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO) using Auto Dock Tools.

Results: The three-dimensional structure of mitochondrial transmembrane protein COX1 was built using homology modelling based on high-resolution crystal structures of Bos taurus. Followed by inserting the lipid bilayer, molecular dynamics simulation was performed on the modelled protein structure. The modelled protein was validated using qualitative structural indices. Known inhibitors such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxide (NO) inhibit their active binding sites of mitochondrial COX1 and the inhibitors were docked into the active site of attained model. A structure-based virtual screening was performed on the basis of the active site inhibition with best scoring hits. The COX1 model was submitted and can be accessible from the Model Archive site through the following link https://www.modelarchive.org/doi/10.5452/ma-at44v.

Interpretation & conclusion: Structural characterization and active site identification can be further used as target for the planning of potent mosquitocidal compounds, thereby assisting the information in the field of research.
First national record of Aedes melanimon (Diptera
Authors: Mejia-Zuniga M. David , Reyes-Moya Ángel G. , Tapia-Bueno Janeth A. , Moncada-Hernandez Laura J. , Ortega-Morales Aldo I. , Moreno-Garcia Miguel , González-Acosta Cassandra , Correa-Morales Fabián
Published: December 2022

Aedes (Ochlerotatus) melanimon Dyar 1924 has been considered an important pest in agricultural and rural communities. Aedes melanimon is a vector of WEEV and CEV and is a competent laboratory vector of WNV. The known range of Ae. melanimon extends throughout Southwest Canada, part of Central and most of Western USA. Here we report the first record of Ae. melanimon in Mexico, at Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. The collect represents the southernmost distributional record for this species. Its indigenous presence in a highly urbanized and dry area was not expected. A permanent surveillance program to detect and determine the species in border-crossing cities is encouraged.
Role of antisecretory drug in treatment of children with acute watery diarrhea
Authors: Sayed Reham M. , El-Masry Hosny M.A. , El-Razek Kasem Ismail Abd
Published: December 2022

Background and aim

Previous studies have shown that Racecadotril is safer and more effective in treating children with acute diarrhea. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Racecadotril as a booster to oral rehydration solution in the management of acute watery diarrhea among children aged 5 years or less.

Patients and methods

This random clinical trial included 50 children with acute watery diarrhea for less than or equal to 5 days with a frequency of more than or equal to three diarrheic stools in the past 24 h before admission to the hospital, with no mild-to-moderate dehydration. Our study is registered to clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05216822).

Results

The main findings of this study were that Racecadotril reduced the duration of the diarrheal episodes and the duration of hospitalization significantly. This study revealed that Racecadotril showed an improvement in the consistency of stool, which protects the patient from fluid loss and dehydration.

Conclusion

Racecadotril is an effective booster-rehydration drug that carries out its antidiarrheal effect by inhibiting intestinal enkephalinase. It is efficient in reducing the volume and frequency of stool output.
Effect of new oral anticoagulants on microcirculation in ischemic diabetic foot ulcer
Authors: Attia Khaled , Moawad Mahmoud , Khereba Walied
Published: December 2022

Background and aim

Diabetic patients with foot ulcer and peripheral ischemia were shown to be associated with hypercoagulation and dysfunction in the fibrinolytic system that in turn would affect the healing of the ulcer. The authors aimed to investigate the role of rivaroxaban in improving the microcirculation of the skin and peripheral tissues and how it can improve ischemic diabetic foot ulcers.

Patient and methods

The authors conducted an observational retrospective case–control study at Al-Azhar University Hospital, New Damietta, from January 2015 till December 2020. Diabetic patients with foot ulcer and peripheral limb ischemia who received rivaroxaban till ulcer healing were considered as the case group, whereas patients who did not receive rivaroxaban were considered as the control group. Clinical assessment and pulse oximeter were used for the assessment of transcutaneous microcirculation.

Results

Throughout the 5 years of the study, 172 patients were included; the case group included 87 patients and the control group included 85 patients. There was a significant difference between the two groups regarding the improvement of limb ischemia, tissue plasminogen activator antigen, and transcutaneous microcirculation (P<0.05). Before the treatment, there was a significant correlation between both permeability coefficient and plasma fibrinogen and transcutaneous microcirculation.

Conclusion

The oxygenation of the ulcer and the microcirculation were found to be improved in the case group and accelerate wound healing in the ischemic diabetic foot.