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IDEOLOGICAL AND AESTHETIC INTERPRETATION SHEVCHENKO'S WORD IN IVAN HNATYUK'S CREATIVITY
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine, Zola Marta
Published: November 2024

The article focuses attention on the peculiarity of the artistic interpretation of Shevchenko's word by the sixties poet Ivan Hnatyuk. Have been researched the specifics of the manifestations of individual figurative and symbolic elements and the main motifs of the artistic paradigm of Ivan Hnatyuk, inherited from Kobzar's creativity. It was concluded that the national-centric ideological and aesthetic principles laid down in Shevchenko's poetic word were continued and artistically interpreted in the writings of the dissident poet. An appeal to the literary and artistic tradition of Taras Shevchenko can be traced both in the poetic and prose creativity of the sixties artist. The multifaceted figurative and symbolic content of Ivan Hnatyuk's artistic world gravitates towards a single vector – the nation-centric orientation of the poet's creativity. The national-centric motif of the dissident artist's literary heritage is reflected in the images of graves, native language, family and people. Imitating the great Prophet, Ivan Hnatyuk poetically called on the people to fight for freedom. The word of Taras Shevchenko on the text canvas of the sixties artist acquires impressive healing properties, national features, sacred content and personifies the idea of people's freedom as one of the nation-centric aspects of thinking. Emphasizing the weighty meaning of the word, the sixties poet saw in it the idea of people's freedom, endowed it with the properties of a talisman, a national symbol as a driving force in the development of generations. Using epigraphs, allusions, paraphrases, reminiscences, intertext, Ivan Hnatyuk continued Shevchenko's poetic tradition, brought out his own interpretation of images-symbols borrowed from the pages of "Kobzar" and understood through the prism of individual experiences, artistically embodied the model of striving for freedom as a manifestation of the essence a person and an ideal historically rooted in the existence of the Ukrainian people.
The Ideology of the “Russian World” and its Implementation in the Media of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in 2022–2024
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Boіko Alla , Filonenko Danilo ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: November 2024

The article examines specific communication technologies that can be classified as manipulative, using materials from the online publication “Orthodox Life” as a case study. This publication is one of the official organs of the UOC, and its topics, ideas, and concepts are disseminated through various information channels, influencing different audience groups. The authors of the article argue that several manipulative techniques are employed in this publication – myth-making technology, manipulation of certain ideals and values, spiritual and symbolic manipulation, emphasis on emotional aspects of readership, among others – to promote the ideology of the “Russian world.”

The attributes of this ideological concept include the Russian language, media attempts to create a common historical and cultural space between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Orthodoxy, loyalty to the Russian Federation, hostility towards Europe and the USA, and a negative attitude towards representatives of other religions. The article also highlights the use of the “spiral of silence” technique, popular in this and other UOC MP publications. Key events of 2022-2024, namely the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, are silenced in the analyzed media, and materials conceal the aggression of the Russian Federation and the role of the Russian Orthodox Church, which has declared murders and terror a “holy war.” Instead of informing the audience, low-content publications create so-called information noise, aiming to distract the audience from real issues. Through manipulative technologies, the myth of the “Russian world” is constructed in “Orthodox Life” as the dominant ideology for the people of Ukraine. The study of manipulative technologies used in UOC media is crucial for effective information warfare and countering the ideology of the Russian Federation, which is propagated through the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliates. Keywords: information war, manipulative technologies, “Russian world,” religious organizations.
De Verdún al Ministerio de Guerra. La política militar francesa y la reforma militar de Manuel Azaña
Authors: Roldán Cañizares Enrique
Published: November 2024

Las reformas militares implementadas por Manuel Azaña fueron uno de los pilares renovadores en los que se sustentó la II República española, la cual identificó las reformas agrarias, religiosas y militares como fundamentales para la transformación que el régimen republicano pretendía aplicar a España. En este sentido, la figura de Manuel Azaña como ministro de Guerra es fundamental, pues fue él quien, a base de decretos, imprimió el giro necesario que necesitaba un ejército que aún no se había recuperado del conflicto en territorio marroquí. Así, este artículo parte del estudio que Manuel Azaña realizó sobre la política militar francesa durante la I Guerra Mundial, analizando si sus aprendizajes sobre el ejército en los frentes de Francia e Italia tuvieron algún tipo de influencia en las medidas tomadas una vez que se convirtió en el ministro de Guerra del Gobierno Provisional republicano.

 
Fecha de envío / Submission date: 13/02/2024
Fecha de aceptación / Acceptance date: 18/04/2024
Jueces contra la República
Authors: López Villaverde Ángel Luis
Published: November 2024

Recensión de: Rubén Pérez Trujillano, Jueces contra la República. El poder judicial frente a las reformas republicanas, Dykinson, Madrid, 2024, 320 páginas
Enviado el (Submission Date): 28/04/2024
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 12/05/2024
Presentación del dossier
Authors: Chust Calero Manuel
Published: November 2024

Presentación del dossier:
Liberalismo y constitucionalismo católico,  apostólico y ¿romano? en el mundo iberoamericano del Ochocientos
Dardos y espejos: los combates de la política en dibujos
Authors: Sánchez Collantes Sergio
Published: November 2024

Recensión de : Marie-Angèle Orobon y Eva Lafuente (coords.), Hablar a los ojos. Caricatura y vida política en España (1830-1918), Prensas de la Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 2021, 341 pp.
Enviado el (Submission Date): 15/04/2024
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 2/05/2024
Destitución de ciudadanía. La dimensión jurídica de la Cruzada de 1936
Authors: Sánchez León Pablo
Published: November 2024

Este artículo aborda el concepto de Cruzada en el discurso franquista más allá de su figuración en la propaganda y como recurso de movilización y legitimación del régimen. Entendiendo la guerra santa como fundadora de orden, recorre las disposiciones del Boletin Oficial del Estado a lo largo del régimen mostrando cómo el marco normativo del franquismo acogió la divisoria entre vencedores y vencidos, fundando un orden postciudadano de privilegiados y subalternos. Finalmente, enfoca la Cruzada desde la perspectiva de su temporalidad, señalando las contradicciones entre el discurso enunciador y los efectos de su plasmación institucional. Termina planteando la necesidad de una resignificación de la violencia en el origen del orden franquista.
Enviado el (Submission Date):13/06/2023
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 18/09/2023
Conciencia libre y sufragio femenino español: las paradojas en la historia de la lucha por un derecho humano
Authors: López Muñoz Miguel Ángel
Published: November 2024

¿Cuál es la naturaleza de la paradoja ilustrada que supone el hecho de que grandes luchadoras por la emancipación de las mujeres de toda condición se opusieran al reconocimiento constitucional del sufragio femenino por motivos de oportunidad política? ¿En qué sentido se revisita la aprobación del sufragio femenino en España desde la actualidad? En respuesta a ambas cuestiones, este artículo desarrolla un análisis histórico-jurídico, político y filosófico, ajeno a todo ejercicio de predicción al revés que parta del itinerario jurídico y político sobre lo sucedido posteriormente. En las consideraciones finales, se afronta una metarreflexión donde se cuestiona el marco interpretativo defendido.
Enviado el (Submission Date): 04/07/2023
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 20/09/2023
El canto de cisne de “El Siglo Futuro” en los años de la Segunda República: ocaso y desaparición de una señera voz integrista
Authors: Pérez Alonso Jorge
Published: November 2024

Reseña del libro de José Luís Agudín "El siglo futuro. Un diario carlista en tiempos republicanos (1931-1936)."
Fecha de envío / Submission date: 12/11/2023
Fecha de aceptación / Acceptance date: 7/01/2024
A rare cause of methemoglobinemia; food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome
Authors: Kuter Eemeklioğlu İrem , Metin Hamdi , Gündeşli Sebiha Şükran , Akan Kübra , Sevinç Eylem
Published: November 2024

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, an uncommon non-immunoglobuline E mediated food hypersensitivity, is characterized by profuse vomiting, diarrhea and acute dehydration. There are no specific laboratory findings, however leukocytosis, metabolic acidosis and rarely methemoglobinemia may be observed. The primary treatment involves elimination of the food that causes the allergic reaction. Here we report the case of a 45-day-old female infant diagnosed acute food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome co-existing with methemoglobinemia.
Heterogeneidad no observada en los ingresos de los trabajadores independientes en el Perú urbano
Authors: Barriga Luis , Bautista Juliana , Aguaded Ignacio
Published: November 2024

The research estimates that socioeconomic factors influenced the income of self-employed workers during the periods 2017-2019 and 2020-2022, using data from the National Household Survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. A finite mixture quantile panel regression model was applied, which allowed estimating the heterogeneous effects of socioeconomic factors and modeling the individual characteristics of people, known as unobserved heterogeneity. It was found that, by using two locations or mixtures in the quantile regressions, there is a wide range of effects of years of education across different quantiles for both women and men. Moreover, these effects differ when comparing the periods before and during COVID-19.
Diseño y validación psicométrica de una escala de medición del clima organizacional en pequeñas y medianas empresas
Authors: Verenzuela-Barroeta Daniel Antonio , Salas-Hernández Adrián José , Araque-Manrique Mariela Concepción
Published: November 2024

The objective of the study was to design and validate the psychometric properties of a measurement scale for organizational climate in small and medium enterprises. An empirical, retrospective, instrumental study was carried out, which involved a literature review, construction of the instrument, content validity and a pilot test in 109 participants, evaluating the relevance, representativeness and reliability of the items. It was then applied to 595 collaborators, whose responses allowed for discriminant analysis of items, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The psychometric properties of the instrument made up of four dimensions were determined: a) organizational conditions, b) benefits, rewards and work development, c) sense of belonging, empowerment, and openness to change, and d) managerial leadership, communication, and interpersonal relationships. It is concluded that the scale can be applied to evaluate the organizational climate.
Factores psicosociales en el reintegro laboral posincapacidad mental: análisis de tres casos
Authors: Rincón-Hoyos Hernán Gilberto , Figueroa-Paz Roger Adrián , Cardozo-Rengifo María Mercedes , Amaya Sebastián , Jaramillo Juan Manuel , Borda Bohigas Juan Pablo
Published: November 2024

Absenteeism due to mental disorders has increased, as has its impact on productivity and health. Work reinstatement involves different social subsystems, with frequent failed reinstatements. There are biopsychosocial and work-related factors that influence the success of the reinstatement process. To illustrate determining factors of success or failure, this report presents three cases of people with mental illness analyzed with a literature-based approach. Retrospective information from patients with mental illness during return to work is used. Gradient differentiators stand out, with a greater number of facilitating factors in the successful case and barriers in the unsuccessful case. The employing companies took divergent decisions in each case. An interaction of systemic factors was evident that could explain the observed outcomes.
Determining Watterson model time delays using adaptive filters
Authors: Kirillov A.S.
Published: November 2024

Short radio waves have the property of being reflected from the ionosphere, which is why data transmission via HF communication channels can be carried out over many kilometers without additional transmitting devices. The use of broadband communication channels increases the data transmission speed, but at the same time leads to severe distortion of the received signal. Using the Watterson model, the HF communication channel was simulated in Matlab in the Simulink environment. For various possible values of the model parameters, least mean squares (LMS) equalizer algorithms were used to determine these coefficients.
Design of radio-transparent shelters using an optimized mathematical apparatus for analytical strength calculations
Authors: Volkov A.V. , Krykov A.V. , Minin N.A.
Published: November 2024

The main aspects of the design of radio-transparent shelters have considered, taking into account the provision of the required strength, mass-centering radio engineering characteristics, as well as the temperature of the environment inside the radome at all stages of product operation. The use of new structural and functional composite materials in modern technology makes it possible not only to reduce the total weight of the structure by 30 – 35%, but also to significantly increase the reliability of operation compared to materials based on epoxy binders. It is promising to use heat-resistant thermosetting binders and materials based on them for the manufacture of friction units that require lubrication and as high-temperature thermal insulation of critical elements of aerospace engineering.

Analytical dependences make it possible to select a preliminary RPR design and, at the initial design stage, assign a minimum wall thickness. However, further solution of the complex problem of ensuring the shape, stability and strength using the simulation of the stress-strain state of radio-transparent composite structures is advisable to carry out by the finite element method.

The disadvantages of fiberglass include the fragility of the fibers, low density and a tendency to shrink. In this regard, the analysis of materials for the manufacture of fairings for the protection of electronic equipment have currently being carried out and the technique used to analyze the possibility of using fiberglass fairings can be applied to various composite materials.
Parametric optimization of the process of engineering a space monitoring radar based on an ontological analysis of functional characteristics for various technical solutions
Authors: Zakharov A.S. , Shamanov V.V. , Pozdyushev V.Yu. , Sokolov K.S. , Perlov A.Yu.
Published: November 2024

The article presents a hypothesis about the possibility of reducing the risks of suboptimal choice of technical solutions when creating promising intelligence and information complexes (RICS), which is an urgent task both in the development of a space monitoring radar station (MCP radar) and in the creation of electronic warfare (EW).

It is shown that when formalizing the RIC design process in the form of multiparametric optimization of parameters based on the ontological analysis of technical solutions, which ensures the formation of an optimal list of technical solutions while maximizing functional characteristics and minimizing cost.

A three-dimensional matrix of functional characteristics values is compiled during design, taking into account the set values of cost and production time for each technical solution with its own unification coefficient. Using this matrix allows you to choose the optimal technical solution of the radar, taking into account the coefficient of unification and the quality of the element base - such a matrix is compiled for each technical solution.

The main advantage of the proposed optimization is the ability to evaluate an unlimited number of radar layout options and assess the risks of a suboptimal choice for each technical solution.
Prevalence of stunting, thinness and anaemia among adolescents and their association with demographics and dietary habits
Authors: Kumari Gudiya , Rathoria Ekansh , Khan Faraz Ahmad , Singh Saurabh Kumar , Lahari Rohitash , Rathoria Richa , Bansal Utkarsh , Singh Amrita
Published: November 2024

Background: Adolescence marks the pinnacle of the nutritional need, therefore, it's crucial to detect undernutrition and anemia in adolescents before they exhibit adverse effects. To assess the prevalence of undernutrition and anemia among adolescents and their association with demographic factors and dietary habits.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 18 months at the Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, involving 250 adolescents aged 10-19 years. Data collection included anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin assessment, and a structured questionnaire capturing demographic characteristics and dietary habits. Statistical analysis (Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test) was performed using SPSS version 23.0. A p value <0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The study found that 29.6% of adolescents were stunted, 27.6% were thin and 48% had anemia, with 11.6% classified as mild, 30% as moderate and 6.4% as severe anemia. No significant association was reported of stunting with demographic parameters. A significant association was found between thinness and joint family (p=0.044) but not with any other demographic parameter. An inverse relationship of Junk food intake with stunting (p<0.0001) and thinness (p<0.0001) was inferred. Anemia was found to be significantly associated with advancing adolescent age (p<0.0001), female gender (p<0.0001), nuclear family (p<0.0001), lower socioeconomic status (p=0.041), and vegetarian diet (p=0.009).
Conclusions: The high prevalence of undernutrition and anemia among adolescents highlights the urgent need for targeted nutritional interventions. Regular anthropometric assessments and nutritional education programs are essential to address these health issues.
Comparative study of micro ESR with CRP and blood culture sensitivity
Authors: Angadi Bhavana M. , Rangaswamy Shalini S.
Published: November 2024

Background: Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among neonates in India. Indian association of paediatrics has developed sepsis screen which is useful for early diagnosis. To test the reliability of micro ESR as bedside tool in early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis we conducted this study. Comparison of Micro-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (micro ESR) with C-reactive protein (CRP) and blood culture sensitivity in neonatal sepsis. To establish a relation between severity of sepsis and Micro-erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Methods: This is a cross sectional study done at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), at our institute over a period of six months. Fifty neonates with risk factors for sepsis and who had a positive sepsis screen were enrolled prospectively into the study.
Results: Out of 50 samples collected, micro ESR (>15 mm/hour) was positive in 12 cases (24%) and CRP was positive in 18 cases (36%). After procuring the blood culture report, 48 cases had neonatal sepsis (84%). Our study showed that micro-ESR as a bedside test had a positive correlation with mortality (p value <0.001) when compared with CRP values (p value=0.546) in neonatal sepsis. As expected, elevated micro ESR and high CRP value had 100% correlation but was not statistically significant (p=0.319). In all the 12 cases with raised micro ESR had 100% blood culture positivity but significance could not be established.
Conclusions: Micro-ESR had a significant correlation with mortality in neonatal sepsis.
Paediatric brain lesions: a study of space-occupying conditions
Authors: Pawar Poonam Pandit , Shakuntal Girish
Published: November 2024

Background: Intracranial space-occupying lesions (ICSOL) in children, encompassing neoplastic and inflammatory origins, pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Modern imaging techniques like CT and MRI have revolutionized the understanding and management of ICSOL, altering their clinical presentation. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, clinical presentation, etiology, treatment modalities and outcomes of ICSOL in pediatric patients.
Methods: A prospective analysis was conducted on pediatric patients diagnosed with ICSOL, utilizing medical records from a tertiary care hospital. Data regarding demographics, clinical symptoms, imaging findings, treatment modalities, and outcomes were collected and analyzed.
Results: In this study on space-occupying lesions (SOL) in pediatric patients, revealing a diverse distribution across different age groups. Arachnoid cysts were the most prevalent, followed by hydrocephalus, hematomas, and tuberculomas. Clinical presentations varied widely, with Headache, Seizures and altered sensorium in limbs being the most common symptoms. Treatment approaches ranged from surgical resection or fenestration for arachnoid cysts to specific therapies such as ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for hydrocephalus and antitubercular therapy for tuberculomas. Outcomes varied by lesion type, with some cases showing improvement, stability or worsening post-treatment.
Conclusions: The study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of space-occupying lesions in children. Arachnoid cysts emerged as the predominant lesion type, while hydrocephalus, hematomas and tuberculomas were also notable. Understanding these factors is crucial for early diagnosis, effective management and improved outcomes in pediatric patients with brain lesions.
Impact of maternal anemia on neonatal outcomes
Authors: Singh Srishti , Rathoria Ekansh , Srivastava Mridula , Rathoria Richa , Bansal Utkarsh , Sharma Keshav
Published: November 2024

Background: Maternal anemia can have adverse neonatal outcomes like low birth weight, prematurity, lower APGAR scores, lower cord blood hemoglobin, and neonatal mortality. This study aims to estimate the association of maternal anemia with demographics and the outcomes of newborns. i.e. birthweight, gestational age, APGAR score, and cord blood hemoglobin.
Methods: A cross-sectional study on 384 pregnant women and their newborns was done at Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur over 18 months. A complete blood count sample of the pregnant women followed by a cord blood hemoglobin sample of the newborn was collected. Neonates' gestational age, birth weight, length, and APGAR score were noted. Data analysis (descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation) was done using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software. P value <0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Working mothers had lower chances of being anemic (p<0.00001) while mothers with vegetarian diets had higher chances of anemia (p<0.00001). A significant association of maternal anemia was found with lower educational status (p=0.003), alcohol abuse (p=0.003), and smoking/tobacco abuse (p=0.021). Babies born to non-anemic mothers had higher birth weights than those born to anemic mothers (p<0.0001) but maternal anemia did not significantly impact the gestational age outcome (p=0.404). A positive correlation was established between maternal and cord blood hemoglobin levels (r=0.230).
Conclusions: Monitoring and addressing maternal hemoglobin levels are essential strategies for preventing anemia in the newborn and promoting healthy development in neonatal life.
Limbal dermoid in right eye in an infant: a case report
Authors: Ahamed Syed Moqthadeer , N. Harshitha , Kumar Pawan
Published: November 2024

Limbal dermoids are congenital, benign tumors located at the corneoscleral junction, often associated with ocular surface abnormalities and potential facial disfigurement. They can vary in size and impact visual development depending on their location and extent. This case report describes an infant presenting with a mass growth in the right eye (RE) accompanied by facial disfigurement. The infant underwent a clinical examination, which confirmed the presence of a limbal dermoid in the right eye. The physician's management plan included initiating patching therapy for the left eye (LE) for 2 hours daily to stimulate visual development in the affected eye and to prevent amblyopia. A review was scheduled for 6 months later to monitor the dermoid's growth and assess visual acuity. Conservative management with regular monitoring was deemed appropriate due to the benign nature of the limbal dermoid and the absence of significant refractive error.
Siblings with nemaline myopathy: a case of rare genetic mutation
Authors: Merchant Zainali N. , Gosai Mehul M. , Kaklotar Jay H. , Shah Akshat P.
Published: November 2024

Nemaline myopathy (NM) is a rare, congenital myopathy with varied clinical presentation. This case report talks about varied manifestation of this condition among siblings from same couple with a rare specific mutation at molecular level among the known mutations reported for NM. The subsequently mentioned patient had severe respiratory distress and recurrent respiratory tract infections since infant, which led to meticulous investigations and relevant family history charting. Such methods proved to be fruitful for suspecting and subsequently led to successful diagnosis of NM in the patient and aforementioned siblings. The diagnosis of NM was made with proper genetic testing, and patient was put on ventilatory support and appropriate physiotherapy for muscle weakness. Lower respiratory tract infections were treated with appropriate antibiotics and medications as and when required. To conclude this case report, advising adequate pre-conceptional genetic counselling to the couple having affected siblings with dire outcomes, which helps avoid the psychological, financial and medical demands of managing such conditions.
Unusual association of limbic encephalitis in pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis-a rare case report
Authors: Selvamani Dhanraj , Singh Tamanna Veer , Middha Rahul , Mehra Shibani
Published: November 2024

Limbic encephalitis is an inflammatory condition that is rarely associated with tuberculosis. The literature shows only three cases, and all of them were seen in adults. We reported a case of an 11-year-old female child who came for fever with altered sensorium and on evaluation, the diagnosis of limbic encephalitis associated with tuberculosis was made. The thought of tuberculosis infection has to be given while making the diagnosis of limbic encephalitis.
Bolted in the nasopharynx: case report of an unusual foreign body in a child
Authors: Sagar Poonam , Bhardwaj Viny , Lepcha Sangay Choden , E. J. Arun
Published: November 2024

Foreign bodies of the aerodigestive tract can lead otolaryngologists in a tough spot. The complexity of the situation increases even more in paediatric patients where a satisfactory examination is often difficult to achieve. Of all the location in upper airway, nasopharynx is deemed as an uncommon spot for lodgement of foreign bodies, especially when ingestion is the route of entry of foreign substance. The role of imaging and nasopharyngoscopy is often undermined. We present the case of a 2-year-old child who presented with an alleged history of ingestion of a foreign body. Clinical examination showed mucoid discharge in bilateral nasal cavities. The examination performed was limited since the child was irritable. Based on the suspicious history given by the child’s guardian, a plain radiograph was ordered. On radiological evaluation, a radio-opaque object was seen lying at the nasopharynx. A controlled setting with secured airway was chosen as the plan and the child was taken up in emergency for foreign body removal under general anaesthesia. The retrieved object was a metallic nutbolt which presumably got lodged in the nasopharynx by digital manipulation done by the guardian or during a bout of vomiting. Ingested foreign bodies being found in the nasopharyngeal is a rare occurrence altogether. However, whenever feasible, a nasopharyngoscopy should be given due consideration. Radiology is an excellent supplemental tool in cases where a thorough examination is not possible.
Multiple hereditary osteochondroma presenting as spastic paraplegia
Authors: Meena Archana , Sanadhya Anuradha , Sindhur Aishwarya , Bhardwaj Priya , Sharma Akanksha
Published: November 2024

Osteochondromas are benign bony tumours with only 1–4% being located in the spine.  Compressive myelopathy as a presentation of vertebral osteochondroma in a child is a rare entity. Our case being 6-year-old female with multiple osteochondroma involving spine presenting as spastic paraplegia is itself rare as males of 2nd decade are mostly affected. Father of the patient also had osteochondroma like lesion over knee showing its autosomal dominant inheritance. Appropriate imaging followed by surgical decompression is key to minimize further complications.
Urolithiasis: Mechanism of stone formation, diagnostic modalities and treatment protocols
Authors: Yamgar Priyanka Vitthal , Nimbalkar Vikram V. , Pagar Hemant J.
Published: November 2024

Kidney stone disease, also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, represents one of the oldest documented medical conditions in human history. Despite longstanding awareness of the processes leading to stone formation and evolution, the precise underlying mechanisms remain largely elusive. Recent technological advancements have spurred numerous innovations and surgical techniques for treating kidney stones. Research suggests that five distinct mechanisms, including crystallization and urine supersaturation, contribute to kidney stone development. Randall's plaques, specifically, play a pivotal role in the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Lifestyle factors such as sedentary behaviour, high body mass index, and poor dietary habits, alongside medical conditions like diabetes and dyslipidaemia, correlate with increased urolithiasis risk. Radiological imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing kidney stones, guiding treatment decisions, and potentially reducing the need for surgical intervention, thus minimizing hospital stays and associated complications. This review comprehensively evaluates the efficacy of various radiological imaging modalities in diagnosing and managing urolithiasis across diverse clinical contexts, synthesizing evidence from peer-reviewed literature, primarily sourced from PubMed.
Air quality deterioration and its impact on environment and humans
Authors: Dubey Shivam
Published: November 2024

In the current scenario, the common man, health authorities, scientists, and technicians involved in some way or the other, are unquestionably interested in gaining knowledge about the air quality of the area where they live or work. Despite this, the intricacy, numerous specialized perspectives, and the various ways to deal with this subject from various fields, the knowledge about providing solutions to deal with this grave situation is frequently deficient. It is high time that we need to take swift action to curb the problem of air pollution as in one way or another it plays an important role in hampering the sustainable growth of a developing country like India affecting the social, economic as well as commercial modules of growth and sustenance.
Problems and level of satisfaction of patients during their stay in a tertiary care institute in Punjab
Authors: Vasal Astitav , Devgun Priyanka , Kaur Amanpreet , Mahajan Ansh , Kamboj Dikshant , Sahota Aishman Singh , Attri Anshdeep
Published: November 2024

Patient satisfaction can be defined as the degree of congruency between a patient’s expectations of ideal care and his /her perception of the real care (s) he receives. It is a multidimensional aspect and represents a vital key marker for the quality of health care delivery.

The cross-sectional study was conducted among the IPD patients in the indoor wards of SGRD Hospital which is a tertiary care hospital. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Questions regarding twelve potential problems were asked which could have been faced by the respondent during their stay in hospital.

A total of 226 respondents were interviewed. 52.2% of the respondents were females and remaining (47.8%) were males. Overall satisfaction of the patients from the IPD services provided by the hospital was found to be 87.2%. Major problems faced by the respondent were difficulty in accessing the hospital (46%) and higher overall cost of treatment than expected (45.6%). Most of the respondents were satisfied with quality of food and water available (97.8%) and quality of linen provided by hospital and sanitary conditions of ward (97.3%).

The study suggests that majority of In-patients are highly satisfied with the IPD services provided by the hospital which is highly motivating but every attempt must be made to form new policies and reform existing ones to achieve 100% satisfaction of patients. A number of potential barriers have been discovered in this study. Periodic patient satisfaction survey must be institutionalized in order to continuously improve hospital services. Patient counseling and health education cells could be open where patients and their relatives could solve their queries.
Positional asphyxia: Potpourri of cases
Authors: Kishore Manjari , Singh Jitender Pratap
Published: November 2024

A legal medicine specialist will likely be able to observe a variety of situations in which positional asphyxia, a deadly condition resulting from the adoption of specific body positions that cause mechanical interference with pulmonary ventilation, can occur (work, car accidents, torture, kidnapping, etc.). In these circumstances the cause of death is typically difficult to determine because the patient typically presents with a distinct anatomo-pathologic appearance.

Because of chest compression, positional asphyxia can occasionally be difficult to differentiate from asphyxia. The primary distinction is in how the incident happened: that is, if the specific posture that resulted in asphyxia was acquired voluntarily or was due to an external mechanical action that led to traumatic asphyxia.

Three basic criteria are used to diagnose positional asphyxia: the body posture must impede normal gas exchange , moving to a different position must be impossible, and alternative cause of natural or violent death must be ruled out. The authors here present a series of five cases drawn from the professional experience to highlight the primary patho-physiologic and diagnostic causes of positional asphyxia.
"Light Your Cigarette with My Heart's Fire, My Love": Raunchy Dances and a Golden-hearted Prostitute in Bhardwaj's Omkara (2006)
Authors: Biswas Madhavi
Published: November 2024

This essay argues that Omkara (dir. Vishal Bhardwaj, 2006) foregrounds contemporary gender concerns in modern, small-town India, primarily through the film's reformulation of the three female roles in Othello. Billo/Bianca, played by a glamorous, contemporary, female star, gets her own romance and two popular and raunchy song-and-dance tracks in Omkara. These dance tracks are a peculiar mixture of traditional folk Nautanki and identifiable Bollywood masala "item numbers," whose layered lyrics have been penned by Gulzar, a well-known poet, lyricist, scriptwriter, and ex-film-director who closely collaborates with Bhardwaj. The essay argues for the recognition of the songs in Omkara as a parallel narrative that intertwines with and intersects the central narrative of the plot, inflecting it with a range of cultural and social intertexts, along with a dash of metatextual flavor. The article examines how the two song-and-dance sequences by Billo/Bianca in the film use the familiar tropes of the "courtesan" figure of Hindi films and draw upon traditional folk-theater — reflecting both its local poetry and its vulgarity — to evoke a new kind of verbal and visual "realism" that intertwines Bollywood glamor with local histories.
Cardio Protective Activity of Calophyllolide on Doxorubicin Induced Myocardial Damage
Authors: Namathoti Jyothirmai , Rajeshwari Pasupula
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to examine in vitro antioxidant, acute toxicity studies and in vitro cardioprotective activity of Calophyllolide against Doxorubicin-mediated myocardial damage on H9c2. The anti-oxidant potential of Calophyllolide was evaluated by performing DPPH free radical scavenging assay and NO free radical scavenging assay. The Doxorubicin (DOX) induced hepatotoxicity studies were performed on female rats (130-160 g) and were administered Calophyllolide doses (5, 50, 200, 2000 mg/kg) orally. The rats were monitored for two weeks for signs of toxicity, and haematological and biochemical parameters were assessed post-experiment using respective analyzers. The results suggest that the doxorubicin-treated cells exhibited 60%, 48%, and 30% viability after 24, 48, and 72 hrs, respectively, compared to the normal group. Cells treated with DOX + Calophyllolide at 50 μg/mL showed 68%, 52%, and 60% viability after the same time points. Treatment with DOX + Calophyllolide at 100 μg/mL significantly increased cell viability to 78%, 81%, and 84%, while DOX + Calophyllolide at 150 μg/mL further improved viability to 90%, 98%, and 99%, indicating that Calophyllolide protects the heart muscle from DOX-induced cardiac toxicity. Doxorubicin administration significantly increased LDH activity (162%) compared to the control group, but Calophyllolide at 100 μg/mL and 150 μg/mL significantly reduced LDH activity to 122% and 70%, respectively, suggesting protection against DOX-induced cardiac damage. Similarly, doxorubicin significantly elevated ROS activity (160%) compared to the control group, while Calophyllolide at 100 μg/mL and 150 μg/mL reduced ROS levels to 98% and 78%, respectively, indicating protection against DOX-induced oxidative cardiac damage. This study underscores the potential of Calophyllolide as a candidate for further investigation as a cardio-protective agent.
La jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional sobre mínimo vital de agua como elemento transformador del Estado regulador
Authors: Isaza Cardozo Germán Darío
Published: November 2024

En los últimos años, la Corte Constitucional colombiana ha asumido verdaderas competencias en el ámbito de la regulación que no le resultan naturales en el esquema regulatorio de los servicios públicos, habitualmente conocido en el ámbito jurídico. Ello se evidencia principalmente cuando sus decisiones, encaminadas a garantizar los derechos fundamentales de la población, coinciden con los objetivos de la regulación. Las reglas sobre mínimo vital de agua para consumo humano, contenidas en la jurisprudencia constitucional colombiana, que irrumpen en las dinámicas de la prestación del servicio público de acueducto y que concretan los fines de la regulación de los servicios público domiciliarios en general, dan lugar a una nueva dimensión del “Estado regulador”, esta vez con la participación de la Corte Constitucional, como autoridad de regulación. De esta forma, se observa una verdadera transformación del Estado regulador, que no ha sido plenamente reivindicada por la literatura jurídica actual y que se propone en la presente disertación.
IMPACTOS SOCIOECONÔMICOS DO DIREITO AMBIENTAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Passos de Freitas Vladimir , Bortoluzzi Balzan Natália
Published: November 2024

Com base em análise de temas específicos, este artigo busca retratar alguns dos impactos socioeconômicos relevantes ocasionados pelo Direito Ambiental no Brasil. Para isso, faz-se inicialmente uma delimitação da disciplina Direito Ambiental e de seus instrumentos de efetivação, retratando as cinco fases da matéria. Em seguida, exploram-se os impactos sociais decorrentes da constitucionalização do direito ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado e dos instrumentos voltados ao desenvolvimento da infraestrutura básica no Brasil. Em especial, retratam-se questões como a previsão do direito constitucional ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado na Constituição Federal de 1988 e o impacto do Direito Ambiental na infraestrutura básica no Brasil. Com relação aos impactos econômicos, examinam-se os custos da proteção do meio ambiente, a transformação dos recursos naturais em ativos econômicos e as mudanças no modelo de consumo. Este artigo se vale da análise de normas e instrumentos, bem como de dados oficiais e mercadológicos, para concluir que o Direito Ambiental tem protagonismo na promoção de impactos positivos na sociedade, na economia e no meio ambiente.
Effect of Consumers’ Attitudes and the Factors Related to Socio-demographic and Economic Context on Goat Meat Consumption Willingness
Authors: Hamad Brahim , Hadef Leyla , Bellabidi Meriem , Chaib Salim
Published: November 2024

Background: The purpose of this investigation was to look into and collect data on the variables affecting the intake willingness of goat meat by Algerians. Methods: In the region of El Oued (in southeast Algeria), 240 consumers were selected at random for sampling. The information obtained during the survey was collected using a standardised questionnaire. Result: According to the findings, goat meat ranked third (11.25%) among consumers’ top choices for red meat, behind beef (15%) and sheep (71.25%), but ahead of camel meat (2.5%). Of the previously mentioned meat types, taste was found to be the most desirable trait (53.75%). The majority of survey participants (202 consumers; 84.16%) thought that the meat from goats was suitable for them. On the contrary, all-around quality, level of income and methods used to raise animals have the greatest impact (p less than 0.05) on goat meat consumption willingness. However, there were no appreciable differences (p greater than 0.05) in the intake willingness of this meat based on age, gender, location of residence, level of education, accessibility, or cost. This study offers a thorough understanding of the aspects that influence consumer attitudes regarding goat meat and may be employed in developing strategies for enhancing consumption and boosting acceptance.
Moodle’s impact on learner motivation
Authors: Beketov Vladimir , Taranova Marina , Lebedeva Marina
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the impact of online learning platforms on learner motivation throughout an academic program. A survey conducted among university students served as the primary research method, with findings analyzed through ANCOVA. The results revealed that online learning platforms positively influence learner motivation, as evidenced by significantly higher scores in key areas such as acquired knowledge, proficiency, and overall graduation outcomes in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings underscore the potential of online learning platforms to enhance educational engagement and performance. The study offers valuable insights for educators and administrators by highlighting the advantages of integrating online platforms into academic curricula. It also supports the conclusions of previous studies, affirming the role of technology in fostering motivation among learners. The results can guide educational institutions in selecting the most effective platforms by providing a balanced overview of their strengths and limitations
Keywords: distance learning; learner motivation; LMS; Moodle; online learning
Analyzing classroom dialogue forms in synchronous science classes via Google Meet
Authors: Abdullah Ambusaidi Ambusaidi , Albusaidi Abir , Al-Rabani Ahmed
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to identify the forms of classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes through Google Meet and explore the difficulties that hinder effective classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes from the point of view of science teachers. The study used a descriptive approach and the sample consisted of 10 science teachers teaching grades (5-8). A class observation card was used to analyze the forms of classroom dialogue. The study results showed that science teachers frequently used whole dialogue in science classes compared to non-whole dialogue. The teacher’s thinking through ideas with students had a higher relative weight than other forms of the whole dialogue. In addition, the results indicated a lack of students only talking in science classes. The results showed some difficulties in activating classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes. Several recommendations and suggestions are proposed to enhance science teaching through the online form.
Keywords: Analyzing classroom, forms, synchronous, science class, Google Meet
Laporan Kasus: Cystitis Hemoragi pada Kucing Persia Jantan
Authors: Paramitha Grace Jeanette Ayu , Jayanti Putu Devi , Batan I Wayan
Published: November 2024

Cystitis adalah peradangan pada vesica urinaria yang terjadi pada hewan sebagai bagian dari infeksi saluran urinaria. Gejala klinis cystitis yaitu nyeri abdomen bagian bawah, dysuria dan hematuria. Tujuan dari penulisan artikel yaitu untuk mengetahui efektivitas terapi yang di berikan pada kucing dcystitis. Seekor kucing berjenis kelamin jantan, ras mix persia, umur ± 2 tahun, warna rambut orange, dan berat badan 3,8 kg. Keluhan lemas, sedikit minum, nafsu maka berkurang, mengalami kesulitan buang air kecil dan urin yang disertai darah yang sudah berlangsung selama lima hari. Pemeriksaan klinis menunjukkan suhu tubuh meningkat 40,3°C, capillary refil time (CRT) lebih dari 2 detik, tugor kulit sedikit lambat dan respirasi tidak normal (48x/menit). Pemeriksaan penunjang yaitu pemeriksaan darah, pemeriksaan ultrasonografi (USG), visual urin dan urine dipstick. Hasil pemeriksaan darah kucing mengalami granulositosis, polisitemia, dan limfositopenia. Hasil USG pada dinding vesica urinaria bagian bawah terlihat penebalan sebesar 4,35mm dengan tampilan hyperechoic. Pemeriksaan mikroskopis urine ditemukan adanya kristal tyrosine crystal, struvite crystal, dan kristal kalsium oxalate. Hewan kasus didiagnosis mengalami cystitis dengan prognosis fausta. Terapi yang diberikan kausatif yaitu Batugin®, antibiotik (Ciprofloxacin®, Novapharin, Gresik, Indonesia) anti inflamasi (Meloxicam®, PT. Guardian Pharmatama, Bogor, Indonesia). Terapi suportif multivitamin Caviplex® dan pakan khusus Urinary Care. Kucing mengalami perubahan setelah diberikan terapi selama 14 hari ditandai dengan urinasi lancar tanpa hematuria dan tidak adanya rasa nyeri pada waktu urinasi.