bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Carceral Displacement: The Root Shock of Mass Criminalization
Authors: Taylor La-Meik Cook , Whitfield Eric Paris , Rogers Keith , Sember Robert
Published: June 2024

Mindy Fullilove asserts that mass criminalization contributes to root shock. We examine this relationship and the harms of carceral displacement, which fall heaviest on poor and low wealth communities in the US, especially majority Black communities. Despite being only 13 per cent of
the US population, almost 50 per cent of those held in state prisons are Black. Guided by Fullilove's research on the harms of urban renewal, we inventory the damage incarceration exacts on health, wealth, and political power. Incarceration is a direct cause of poor health among incarcerated
populations and is a fundamental cause of ill health in affected communities. Funding prisons is a form of catastrophic disinvestment that could instead be spent on health, education, and housing. Incarcerated individuals are disenfranchised during and often after their release, thereby diminishing
the political power of affected communities. We consider, in the final section of the paper, what the theory of root shock contributes to the process of re-entry, which is when incarcerated individuals return to community. By centring the experience of individuals within both physical and
social environments, Fullilove inspires an ecological approach to re-entry, meaning that care for place and in place is essential.
A Year to Go Home: A Story of Fighting Deep Disinvestment
Authors: Perry Sister Anetha , Danley Stephen
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a collaboration between Anetha Perry, who conducted dissertation research in Camden, NJ, and Stephen Danley, her faculty advisor, who is also deeply engaged in that city, which has suffered from severe disinvestment. Perry's contribution is drawn from her year-long
effort to return to her childhood home, Perry House, which had served as a Black settlement house during her parents' lifetimes. Danley adds perspectives as a community-engaged scholar, overseeing and supporting this home-going effort. Their observations underscore the obstacles that confront
those trying to invest in a deeply disinvested neighbourhood. They also point out the bene fits of settlement houses, like the Perry House, which have a true 'insider's view' of the struggles to achieve rootedness in the face of many displacing processes. They underscore the potential of such
efforts to aid in the creation of policies that stop disinvestment and pivot towards urban restoration.
From Root Shock to Urban Alchemy: The (Re)making of Urban Space through the Lens of Black Older Women
Authors: Versey H. Shellae , Reyes Laurent , Yeh Jarmin
Published: June 2024

Historically Black communities are frequently depicted as victims of urban conditions. However, a rich tradition of placemaking, placekeeping, and community care, often led and stewarded by Black women, exists. Drawing from theories that name macrosystems that contribute to the fracturing
and disruption of urban Black communities (e.g.'root shock'), and strategies that attempt to heal and redress these processes (e.g. 'urban alchemy'), this paper examines the (re)making of place through the lens of Black older women living in lower-income, urban neighbourhoods.
From 'Route Shock' towards Spatial Justice Mapping Travellers' Storied Places and Mazeways
Authors: Till Karen E. , Mcardle Rachel
Published: June 2024

This article extends Fullilove's research about root shock and displacement by describing two community spatial justice projects led by Irish Travellers (also known as Mincéirs), an indigenous ethnic minority historically oppressed due to their distinctive nomadic culture who continue to experience systemic discrimination. Traveller-led genealogy and community mapping projects extend understandings of displacement, not from located urban neighbourhoods, but from familiar circuits including places. The article describes how younger generations, having inherited the negative effects of this 'route shock', engaged older generations to document, visit, and map Traveller places and mazeways, and in so doing, share stories with younger generations and a wider public that acknowledges Traveller contributions to Irish society.
Root Shock as Social Discipline Marginalization and Racism in Irish Social, Asylum, and Refugee Policies
Authors: McDonald Niamh
Published: June 2024

Root shock is a predictable consequence of several sets of social policies in Ireland. This paper will look at how root shock is used to discipline one-parent families and people seeking asylum in Ireland. Changes to bene fits and housing systems since the global economic crisis of
2008 has seen one-parent families suffer the most intense root shock through deprivation and homelessness. People seeking asylum have already suffered the most awful root shock while experiencing racism and suspicion from the Irish state, limiting their integration and overall safety. While
the Irish state continues to fail to support either group, divisions deepen. The consequences of root shock have created the space for a politics of hate, which pits people seeking refuge against homeless one-parent families and allowed the far right in Ireland to weaponize the housing crisis.
Root Shock's Missing Appendix Using Situation Analysis for Critical Policy Studies and Beyond
Authors: Ramirez Jennifer S. , Gonzalez Katherine Dillard , Hudson Talib , Blanco Whitney
Published: June 2024

In Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America and What We Can Do About It, Mindy Fullilove analyses how the US government's urban renewal policy destroyed multiple communities across the country. Fullilove intended to include an appendix discussing situation
analysis, the research method she used to study root shock. This paper takes up the task of that missing appendix. Situation analysis is a flexible and accessible way to study complex social phenomena or events. The goal is to describe how macro-political, social, and economic structures influence
micro-level events, processes, and decision-making. In this paper, we de fine situation analysis and offer a guide to the method, detailing the phases of data collection and analysis: identifying 'what happened' and the people involved; documenting a variety of perspectives on the events of
the situation; and se ing events and perspectives within an embedding context. We conclude with a discussion of the unique insights gained when this approach is applied in policy studies.
Types of bullies at workplace in Malaysia
Authors: Khalidass Thivya , Chethiyar Saralah Devi Mariamdaran , Equatora Muhammad Ali
Published: June 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to examine the type of bully’s perception of workplace in Malaysia. This study can reveal the type of bullies that happens at work because most employees are not aware or know that they are being bullied at work.Method - The population of this study is employees of Sungai Petani Social Security Organization. This selection of samples in this study using purposive sampling method and selected 45 persons. Research data was obtained through the distribution of a set of questionnaires. The instrument used in this study is the Revised Malaysian Bullying Questionnaire (R-MBQ).Result - The results showed that that the perception of bullying among employees of the Sungai Petani Society is at a low level.Implication - This method suggests prevailing bullying behavior in public or private sector at Malaysia through the types of bullying behavior such as bullying in the form of personal attacks, bullying by looking down, work-related bullying and bullying by physical violence.Originality - This research is the first study that used intervening variable regarding types of bullying among employees.***Tujuan - Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jenis persepsi pengganggu di tempat kerja di Malaysia. Penelitian ini dapat mengungkap jenis bully yang terjadi di tempat kerja karena sebagian besar karyawan tidak menyadari atau mengetahui bahwa mereka sedang diintimidasi di tempat kerja.Metode - Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah karyawan Organisasi Jaminan Sosial Sungai Petani. Pemilihan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan terpilih sebanyak 45 orang. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui penyebaran seperangkat kuesioner. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Revised Malaysian Bullying Questionnaire (R-MBQ).Hasil - Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi perundungan di kalangan karyawan Masyarakat Sungai Petani berada pada tingkat rendah.Implikasi - Metode ini menunjukkan perilaku bullying yang berlaku di sektor publik atau swasta di Malaysia melalui jenis-jenis perilaku bullying seperti bullying dalam bentuk serangan pribadi, bullying dengan meremehkan, bullying yang berhubungan dengan pekerjaan, dan bullying dengan kekerasan fisik.Orisinalitas - Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pertama yang menggunakan variabel intervening mengenai jenis-jenis perundungan di kalangan karyawan.
Sahip Olduğu Teknolojisi Bağlamında Dijital Sanatın Özellikleri
Authors: Ercan Okan
Published: June 2024

Dijital sanatın özelliklerinden biri bilginin yani verinin elde edilmesi, depolanması, işlenmesi ve sunulması için bilgisayar ortamında algoritmalar kullanan elektronik tabanlı teknolojiye “bağımlı” olmasıdır. Ancak, yaşadığımız çağın genel karakteristiğini oluşturan ve hızla gelişen bilişim teknolojisinin getirileri göz önünde bulundurulduğunda söz konusu bağımlılığın çok da kısıtlayıcı olmadığı söylenebilir. Hızla gelişen, kullanımı giderek her alana yayılan ve yeni bir kültürel yapının oluşmasına olanak sağlayan dijital teknolojiler mevcut sanat üretimlerine malzeme, teknik ve yöntem olarak yeni olasılıklar kazandırmaktadır. Bunların yanı sıra sanat üretimlerinin kavramsal altyapılarını zenginleştirip geleneksel sanat formlarının kapsamını genişleterek, dijital sanatın bu kapsamın sınırlarını aşarak kendine ait özerk bir alana sahip olmasına yol açar.
Dijital sanata dair bir değerlendirme niteliğinde olan bu çalışma; yaratım sürecinde donanım ve yazılıma bağımlı olmasından ve aynı zamanda bu teknolojilerle aynı yapısal özellikleri taşımasından ötürü, dijital sanatın günümüz sanatına getirdiği yeni olasılıkları, dijital sanatın özelliklerini barındıran teknolojisi üzerinden örneklerle incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Failure Of Second Line ART Demands Third -Line Options For HIV-Infected Patients In Telangana, India
Authors: G Krishna , Pandharpurkar Deepak , Mallikarjun P.
Published: June 2024

Back ground: The research was carried out with the aim of detecting instances of second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) failure and exploring the potential of third-line ART treatment for individuals with HIV, incorporating the utilization of HIV viral load (VL) testing.  Beginning in 2016-17, individuals living with HIV are directed to government ART centers and ART plus centers for treatment. Patients who have experienced treatment failure with second-line therapy and have been exposed to multiple NRTIs, in accordance with the Indian National ART Guidelines, are referred to the SACEP Clinic for further evaluation. If deemed eligible according to the Indian National 3rd Line ART Guidelines, these patients are enrolled and followed up for the initiation of 3rd Line ART at our center. Throughout the duration of the study, a collective of 55 individuals diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) were identified as potentially experiencing a lack of efficacy with regards to their secondary line antiretroviral therapy (ART).  Two patients in the cohort were diagnosed with both HIV and multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
Method: Fifty-four and a half percent of the patient sample was classified as being in WHO stage I, while 32.8% were categorized as being in stage II, and the remaining 12.7% were identified as being in WHO stage IV. Fifty-five patients who were suspected of experiencing second-line treatment failure were transitioned to third-line antiretroviral therapy.
Results: All 55 patients underwent VL follow-up, with 53 of them attaining viral suppression within a median period of 6 months. However, two patients were unable to achieve viral suppression.
Conclusion: However, this study describes HIV-positive patients who need third-line ART due to probable second-line ART failure.
Correlation Of Albumin Levels With Glucose Levels in Hypoglycemic Patients After The Use Of Insulin Therapy
Authors: Fajari Nanang Miftah , Kholifah Rika , Rosida Azma
Published: June 2024

Background: Most of the incidence of hypoglycemia in hospital (11.29%) is caused by administering insulin therapy as a therapeutic modality in diabetes mellitus patients during hospitalization. The bond between albumin and insulin using the help of fatty acids makes insulin control the body's glycemic levels.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the correlation between albumin levels and glucose levels in hypoglycemia patients after the administration of insulin therapy at the Ratu Zalecha General Hospital.
Methods: This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 32 samples were obtained by purposive sampling
Results: The patient's mean glucose level was 48.95 ± 11.5 mg/dL and the patient's mean albumin level was 2.4 ± 0.6 g/dL. Bivariate analysis using Pearson's correlation test showed a correlation between albumin levels and glucose levels (p = 0.045 <0.05; r = 0.356).
Conclusion:  The conclusion is that there is a significant correlation between albumin levels and blood glucose levels, the direction of the positive correlation with the strength of the weak correlation in the endocrine internal medicine ward of the Ratu Zalecha Martapura Hospital.
Transforming the Finance of Small and Medium Micro Enterprises: Unlocking Growth Through Innovation in Central Lombok District
Authors: Fathurrahman Fathurrahman , Fitri Suci Emilia
Published: June 2024

This study discusses the challenges faced by MSMEs. This study focuses on the importance of innovation as a transformer for micro, small, and medium enterprises, especially in the financial sector of Central Lombok Regency. The increasingly difficult challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are in Central Lombok Regency. This study uses a qualitative-exploratory approach. The study locus is Central Lombok Regency. Primary data collection was carried out using 3 (three) techniques. In-depth interviews were conducted with Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, the financial sector, and other stakeholders involved in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises activities and ecosystems. Next, observations were carried out on activities to better understand the daily operations and challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. In an effort to confirm the data and information obtained, a focus group discussion (FGD) was then carried out as part of the triangulation technique in qualitative methods. This study finds that fostering interaction among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises is key to their growth and sustainability. Whether through traditional partnerships or digital platforms, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises can benefit from coming together to increase their competitiveness and contribute to overall economic development. Apart from that, the financial transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through innovation opens up growth opportunities and increases competitiveness in the digital era. The government and various related parties must continue to work together to support the financial transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. This can be achieved by providing adequate digital infrastructure, fintech education and training programs, and regulations that support the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. In addition, this study recommends that the government, private sector, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and other stakeholders work together to overcome challenges and realize financial improvements for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through sustainable innovation in Central Lombok Regency.
Pengembangan Kemampuan Motorik dan Sosial Emosional Anak Usia Dini Menggunakan Permainan Tradisional
Authors: Sudaryanti Sudaryanti , Prayitno Prayitno , Arifiyanti Nurul , Maharani Oktaviana
Published: June 2024

Kemampuan fisik-motorik dan sosial-emosional adalah kemampuan yang menjadi dasar dan prediktor perkembangan anak di masa depan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran permainan tradisional dalam meningkatkan perkembangan fisik-motorik dan sosial-emosional anak usia dini. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi literatur atau kepustakaan. Langkah-langkah penelitian meliputi review artikel yang relevan dengan rumusan masalah, analisis hasil penelitian, dan deskripsi hasil untuk penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian literatur menunjukkan bahwa permainan tradisional di berbagai daerah di Indonesia berperan penting dalam mengembangkan fisik-motorik dan sosial-emosional anak usia dini. Hubungan permainan tradisional dengan perkembangan fisik-motorik anak terlihat dari peningkatan kesehatan, kebugaran, dan kemampuan gerak (seperti kekuatan otot, daya tahan, fleksibilitas, kecepatan gerak, koordinasi, keseimbangan, dan kekuatan). Sementara itu, pengaruhnya terhadap perkembangan sosial-emosional anak terlihat dari interaksi anak dengan teman sebaya, keterampilan membangun hubungan, keterampilan memecahkan masalah, sosialisasi, kerja sama, rasa percaya diri, membantu teman, dan kerja sama dalam kelompok.
Internet Use and Higher-Level Functional Capacity Decline Suppression in Japanese Older Adults With Low Education: JAGES 2016-2019 Longitudinal Study
Authors: Tajika Atsuko , Nakagomi Atsushi , Miyaguni Yasuhiro , Koga Chie , Kondo Katsunori , Ojima Toshiyuki
Published: June 2024

Background

Higher-level functional capacity (HLFC) is crucial for the independent living of older adults. While internet use positively impacts the health of older adults, its effect on HLFC and how this effect varies with educational attainment remains uncertain.

Objective

This longitudinal study aimed to investigate whether internet use could mitigate the risk of HLFC decline and if this benefit extends to older adults with lower levels of education.

Methods

The data were sourced from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES), encompassing 8050 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older from 2016 to 2019. The study focused on those who remained self-sufficient from 2016 to 2019, identifying participants with independent HLFC in 2016. The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence defined HLFC operationally, consisting of 3 subscales, namely instrumental activities of daily living, intellectual activity, and social role. The primary variable was the frequency of internet use in 2016; participants who reported using the internet were classified as internet users, while those who answered “No” were identified as nonusers. The study compared the effects of internet use on HLFC decline across educational levels of ≤9 years, 10-12 years, and ≥13 years using Poisson regression analysis adjusted for robust SE to calculate the risk ratio (RR) and 95% CI for HLFC decline in 2019.

Results

After adjusting for demographic and health condition risk factors, internet use was significantly linked to a decreased risk of HLFC decline in older adults over 3 years, including those with lower educational levels. Internet users with ≤9 years of educational attainment experienced a suppressed decline in the total score (RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.43-0.76; P<.001); instrumental activities of daily living (RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.38-0.91; P=.02), intellectual activity (RR 0.60, 95% CI 0.41-0.89; P=.01), and social role (RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.56-0.97; P=.03) compared with nonusers. Participants with 10-12 years of education showed suppression rates of 0.78 (95% CI 0.63-0.98; P=.03), 0.59 (95% CI 0.39-0.90; P=.01), 0.91 (95% CI 0.63-1.31; P=.61), and 0.82 (95% CI 0.68-1.00; P=.05), respectively, and those with ≥13 years displayed suppression rates of 0.65 (95% CI 0.51-0.85; P=.001), 0.55 (95% CI 0.36-0.83; P=.01), 0.64 (95% CI 0.37-1.10; P=.11), and 0.83 (95% CI 0.64-1.08; P=.17), respectively.

Conclusions

These findings indicate that internet use supports the maintenance of HLFC independence in older adults with higher education and those with lower educational levels. Encouraging internet use among older adults with lower levels of education through future policies could help narrow functional health disparities associated with educational attainment.
The curative effect of ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaf in an animal model of liver fibrosis
Authors: Supriono  , Putri Dinda Amalia Eka , Priyanto Tia Rahmi , Sholihah Al Imroatus , Larasati Putu Anissa , Nabila Salsala Sifa , Hartaya Arsy Hanandya , Budiarto Andika Agus , Fachrureza Mochamad , Wibowo Bogi Pratomo , Mustika Syifa
Published: June 2024

Studies about the prevention effect of Moringa oleifera on liver fibrosis has been reported. However, its curative effect has not been reported, yet. This study was conducted to evaluate the curative effect of M. oleifera leaf extract on liver fibrosis. It was a laboratory experimental study with a post-test-only control group design. Rats were divided into 5 groups i.e. normal control which received intraperitoneally injections of 1 mL/kg BW of 0.9% NaCl solution twice  a wk for 11 wk. Liver fibrosis control which received intraperitoneally injections of 1 mL/kg BW of 10% CCl4 solution twice  a wk for 11 wk. Three M. oleifera treatment group which received intraperitoneally injections of 1 mL/kg BW of 10% CCl4 solution twice a wk for 11 wk continued by M. oleifera leaf ethanolic extract at dose of 600 mg/kg BW daily for 3 (MO3), 6 (MO6), and 10 (MO10) wk, respectively. The liver fibrosis level was assessed based on the METAVIR score. Histopathological analysis of liver tissues demonstrated that the 11-week CCl4 induction successfully resulted in liver fibrosis in rats (F3 and F4). The administration of M. oleifera leaf ethanolic extract decreased METAVIR scores ranged from F3 to F1. The optimal reduction of the METAVIR scores (F1) was observed in MO3 group after 6 wk administration (p<0.05). It was indicated that M. oleifera leaf ethanolic extract ameliorated liver fibrosis. In conclusion, M. oleifera leaf ethanolic extract has a curative effect against liver fibrosis.
SERUM 25 (OH) VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM LEVELS AND ADVERSE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION
Authors: MONIKA  , KHILLAN SHELLY , GARG RAMA , KAUR PARNEET , SINGH JASVIR
Published: June 2024

Objectives: Incidence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is about 5–10% of all pregnancies [1]. Pre-eclampsia alone or superimposed on chronic hypertension is the most threatening. This study is done to evaluate the levels of serum 25 (OH) Vitamin D and Calcium in normal antenatal patients and patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and their effects on perinatal and maternal outcome. Hence, that timely intervention can prevent adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes.
Methods: The present prospective observational study was done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India from May 2018 to April 2019. The study was conducted on 80 antenatal patients. Patients were divided into two groups with 40 patients in each group. Group I included patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and Group II included normal antenatal patients. Serum levels of calcium and 25 (OH) Vitamin D were evaluated in both groups. Adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes were assessed in relation to the serum levels of calcium and 25 (OH) Vitamin D in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and normal antenatal patients. Categorical variables were analyzed by Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. The analysis of continuous variable was done by ANOVA. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 and Microsoft Excel. p≤0.05 is taken as statistically significant.
Results: The mean value of serum Vitamin D level in Group I was 22.30±6.11 ng/ml and 36.68±9.34 ng/ml in Group II giving p=0.016 which was highly significant. In Group I, mean calcium levels were 8.58±0.63 mg/dl and 9.27±0.40 mg/dl in Group II giving p=0.018 which was highly significant. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient was −0.753 for serum Vitamin D and systolic blood pressure (BP) and the same for serum Vitamin D and diastolic BP with p=0.001 which was highly significant. The Pearson correlation coefficient was −0.537, −0.514 for serum calcium and systolic BP and serum calcium and diastolic BP, respectively, giving p=0.001.
Conclusion: Serum levels of 25 (OH) Vitamin D and calcium have a significant relationship with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Low levels of calcium and 25 (OH) Vitamin D cause an increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and supplementation of these reduces the incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Hence, their supplementation can be used as a possible intervention strategy in preventing one of the most common causes of perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality around the world.
A STUDY TO ESTABLISH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RESULTS OF ELECTROLYTES (SERUM SODIUM AND POTASSIUM) ESTIMATED BY A WET CHEMISTRY INSTRUMENT (EASYLYTE) WITH THAT OBTAINED BY A DRY CHEMISTRY ANALYZER (VITROS 350)
Authors: CHATTERJEE SHARMISTHA , M DIVYA , MAJUMDER KAUSHIK , CHAKRABORTY INDRANIL
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the agreement between results of electrolytes (serum sodium and potassium) estimated by a wet chemistry instrument with that obtained by a dry chemistry analyzer.
Methods: It was an observational analytical cross-sectional study done in the Departmental clinical laboratory. The samples were selected randomly from the usual lab workflow. All the samples were first run on the Easylyte (wet chemistry) and then run on the Vitros 350 (dry chemistry). The paired data thus obtained were compiled and tabulated and then statistically analyzed.
Results: The agreement of the results between the two methods was evaluated using the Bland–Altman difference plot and the Passing–Bablok Regression Equation and the Deming regression studies. By analyzing the diagram of Bland–Altman, it is seen that for sodium, the average bias is of −2.22; limits of agreement being −26.12–21.77. For potassium, Bland Altman plots show a bias of −0.21; limits of agreement −0.61–0.19. Passing Bablock regression calculated an intercept of −56.86, 95% confidence interval (CI) (−100, −28) and Slope of 1.43 for sodium measurements and calculated an intercept of −0.706, 95% CI (−0.66, −0.45) and Slope of 1.2 for potassium estimation.
Conclusion: Statistical analysis revealed conflicting solutions. There is a great discrepancy between the results of the electrolyte estimation by the two methods since the methodologies are not identical.
A STUDY ON ECG FINDINGS IN ACUTE LIVER CELL FAILURE DUE TO RAT KILLER PASTE POISONING
Authors: AL SETHURAMAN , R BALAMURALI , M MANIMARAN , S CHITRA , G SATHYA
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study was to study the various electrocardiogram (ECG) manifestations in patients who develop acute liver cell failure due to rat killer paste poisoning.
Methods: Patients who developed acute liver cell failure due to rat killer paste ingestion admitted during the time period of July 2022–December 2022 in our institution were taken up for the study. Serial ECG monitoring was done in all these patients and observed for any changes.
Results: Eighty-eight cases of rat killer paste poisoning that developed acute liver failure during this time period were included in the study. Out of 88 patients, 24 patients (27%) had ECG manifestations. The different ECG manifestations are ST depression with T wave inversion – 13 patients (10 expired), QT prolongation – 8 patients (3 expired), sinus bradycardia – 2 patients, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate – 1 patient (expired). The mean time of onset of ECG findings is 22 h from intake of poison. The overall mortality rate is 23% (20 patients). About 70% of expired patients (14 patients) had abnormal ECG manifestations.
Conclusion: ST depression with T wave inversion was the most common ECG manifestation due to rat killer paste poisoning in our study and it correlates with mortality. Since cardiotoxicity due to rat killer paste poisoning is also a major contributor to mortality, proper measures have to be taken to create awareness to the general public regarding the toxicity of rat killer paste.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLYPHENOLIC CONTENT IN ACACIA CATECHU BARK EXTRACTS AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS WITH REFERENCE TO GUNA (MADHYA PRADESH), INDIA
Authors: Archana Tiwari  , Avinash Tiwari
Published: June 2024

Objective: Plant-based polyphenolic compounds are important phytonutrients found in many meals such as fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, and red wine. The literature study has gathered enough evidence confirming the existence of the same substance in the bark of Acacia catechu plants. The literature review verified that the dense forest with comparable plant life in Guna district of Central India has not been systematically studied. This research aims to analyze the total polyphenolic content of A. catechu bark from this location.
Methods: Thirty samples of test plants were collected from the research area in different seasons for this investigation. Each sample was made using six distinct solvents. Subsequently, quantitative testing was conducted using a standardized laboratory approach. Bibliographic analysis was conducted to confirm and establish a connection between the current study and previous research.
Results: The results indicated that the test parameter was present in large quantities in all polar extraction systems, but only insignificant amounts were seen in chloroform and benzene. The comparative bibliographic investigation was confirmed the advantageous uses of the same.
Conclusion: This exploratory investigation potentially identified novel, cost-effective, and easily accessible sources of polyphenolic chemicals from the local flora of Guna region and serve as the foundation for future researches on the same.
TO REPORT A CASE OF OCULAR ZOONOTIC INFESTATION OF DIROFILARIA REPENS
Authors: KAUR KHUSHDEEP , KUMARI REENA , BHAGAT DINESH KUMAR , BOSAK SANJAY
Published: June 2024

To report a case of ocular zoonotic infestation of Dirofilaria Repens.
Fiestas patrias y efectos sobre peso corporal, circunferencia de cintura, actividad física regular y patrón de ingesta alimentaria: estudio longitudinal en el extremo sur de Chile
Authors: Mihovilovic López Katica , Guerrero Wyss Marion , Bahamonde Aravena Guillermo
Published: June 2024

Introducción: Cada país conmemora anualmente festividades nacionales. Se detecta que, en este período, existen cambios en la composición corporal y los hábitos alimentarios, y en un corto período de tiempo, un aumento en el peso corporal. El objetivo principal es determinar las variaciones en el peso, circunferencia de cintura, actividad física regular y patrones de ingesta alimentaria antes, durante y después de las fiestas patrias chilenas; Materiales y Métodos: Estudio longitudinal prospectivo, con datos de 104 colaboradores de la Universidad de Magallanes. Se utilizó ANOVA de 1 vía, seguido de un post hoc prueba de comparaciones múltiples de Tukey. Un valor de significancia estadística p <0.05; Resultados: se observaron diferencias significativas en la ingesta calórica y de macronu- trientes de los participantes. No hubo cambios significativos en el peso corporal, la circunferencia de cintura y actividad física. Conclusiones: Si bien el peso corporal y la circunferencia de cintura se mantuvieron estables, el grupo objetivo experimentó modificaciones notables en su patrón de alimentación, mostrando un aumento significativo en la ingesta de calorías y macronutrientes durante la segunda semana del estudio. Palabras Claves: Aumento de peso; Fiestas patrias; Temporada festiva.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK TELKOMSEL YANG DIMEDIASI OLEH MANAJEMEN SALURAN DISTRIBUSI
Authors: Suyatno Andri , Yacob Syahmardi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui dan menganalisis Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Manajemen Distribusi dan Promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Telkomsel. Penelitian ini memiliki populasi konsumen yang membeli produk telkomsel. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 100 pengguna prepaid Telkomsel. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu SMART PLS. Penelitian ini memiliki kesimpulan sebagai berikut: Kualitas produk tidak berpengaruh terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Telkomsel, Kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen saluran distribusi, Promosi tidak berpengaruh terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Telkomsel, Promosi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen saluran, Manajemen saluran distribusi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Telkomsel, Kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Telkomsel melalui manajemen saluran distribusi dan Promosi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Telkomsel melalui manajemen saluran distribusi
A Floristic Inventory of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Lexington Wildlife Management Area, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Authors: Buthod Amy
Published: June 2024

This paper reports the results of a vascular plant inventory at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Lexington Wildlife Management Area in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Five hundred and six specific and infraspecific taxa in 90 families were collected. Two-hundred and ninety-six genera, 487 species, and 19 infraspecific taxa were identified. The largest families were the Poaceae with 86 taxa and the Asteraceae with 82 taxa. Sixty-eight taxa were non-native to the U.S. (13.4 % of the flora). Four species tracked by the Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory were found.
Post-Burn, Post-Flood Effects In A Degraded Grassland, Lake Texoma, Bryan County, Oklahoma
Authors: Corbett Erica
Published: June 2024

Plant communities change over time, sometimes leading to an increase or decrease in biological diversity. Often, absence of active management of a site leads to its degradation including loss of native species and invasion by non-native weeds. Lake Texoma, Texas and Oklahoma, represents an area where extensive landscape change has happened over the course of almost a century. The Denison Dam was completed in 1938, forming the lake, which over time has altered conditions in the forested and formerly-grazed locations surrounding it. The location studied in this paper is a 186-ha tract of land situated between Johnson Creek and the Roosevelt Bridge in Bryan County, Oklahoma. In summer 2000, a species list was compiled for a grassland located at the lake site as part of a larger study. This grassland comprised ~10% of the total site area. Following two major floods and an extended drought, the site was resampled in 2018. Results indicated it had suffered a serious decline in species richness and an increase in abundance of invasive or encroaching species. Species richness was reduced by approximately 50% between 2000 and 2018. Fewer transects were sampled in 2018 because of woody encroachment on the original site. In spring 2021, following an extensive prescribed burn, the site was resampled to see if burning led to any reduction in undesirable species. The most frequent species in 2000 included Panicum philadelphicum, Lespedeza virginica, Rudbeckia hirta and Ambrosia psilostachya and in 2018 they were Lespedeza cuneata, Ambrosia psilostachya, and Dichanthelium oligosanthes. It is possible that the invasive Lespedeza cuneata (sericea lespedeza) spread after a 2007 flood because of some combination of reduced competition and transport of seed in floodwater. In 2021, the most frequent species were the same as in 2018, showing little effect of the burn. However, the Shannon diversity and evenness in both early and late summer sampling periods after the burn were higher than those for the 2018 data, suggesting that the burn may have had some effect. To attempt to restore the site to more “native” conditions would probably require some combination of regular burning, flash grazing, and possibly herbicide use. Once sericea lespedeza establishes, it is very difficult to eradicate from a location.
HIV Transmission Dynamics: Insights from Molecular Cluster Analysis of Genetic Sequence Similarity
Authors: Liu Yangyang , Hua Lichun , Wu Wenqian , You Ge , Li Wei , Wei Pingmin
Published: June 2024

Objective In order to improve knowledge of HIV transmission
dynamics and guide preventive and control strategies, this work uses
molecular cluster analysis to objectively detect clusters of HIV genetic
sequence similarity. Methods 89 HIV-positive couples provided
blood samples, and plasma was separated for pol region gene sequence
amplification. Furthermore, analysis was done on HIV-1 pol fragment
sequences from Nanjing patients between 2015 and 2019. HYPHY and
Cytoscape were used to generate and illustrate molecular networks.
Results In this investigation of 89 double-positive pairs, it
was discovered that the pairwise gene distance approach properly
detected 82.02% of positive couples at an ideal gene distance of 0.014
substitution/loci. With an accuracy of 86.25%, the optimal parameter
for the phylogenetic tree and gene distance approach was 90+0.045
substitution/loci. A molecular network was built for the Nanjing samples
(2015–2019) using the optimum threshold of the previous technique. This
network had 487 sequences with one misconnected cluster. There were 565
sequences in the network created by the latter approach that were not
incorrectly connected. Conclusion For HIV research, molecular
cluster analysis provides novel insights. It helps with preventive and
control methods by objectively identifying clusters with comparable
genetic sequences, which enhances our knowledge of HIV transmission.
Further developments will increase its importance for HIV/AIDS research
and worldwide prevention.
A Small-Scale Observational Study into Sport and Spitting in the Era of COVID-19 - Have Things Changed for the Better?
Authors: Illingworth Paul , Haris Parvez Igbal
Published: June 2024

COVID-19 virus is present in saliva and contact with saliva can be a
risk factor for spreading the virus between people. Consequently, there
has been fear regarding contact with saliva. Some people have
capitalised on this and resorted to using spitting as a weapon. In some
sports, spitting is common. In football, players often spit due to
excessive saliva in the mouth from exercise. Football spitting
incidences has included aggression between players and between fans.
This qualitative study observed national, regional and international
football matches including men & women world cups, between January
2022- March 2023. Additionally, we purposely sampled other sports on
celestial TV in the UK, through to March 2024, to see if there were
incidences of spitting. Analysis found, despite the knowledge COVID-19
is present in saliva, and the entire world went through a pandemic,
football and some other sports have not abandoned spitting. This is of
concern, since public health experts, including the WHO, have encouraged
people, especially children, not to publically spit, as it is unhygienic
and spreads disease. Children often see sports people as role models and
seeing them spit, is a setback for public health and hygiene. More needs
doing to address spitting in sporting events and could include education
in schools and sporting academies. At the same time sportspersons and
sporting authorities need to co-operate to find a way to eliminate, at
best, or to find alternative solutions to this habit.
Global Availability and Uptake of Psychological Services for Adults with Food Allergy
Authors: Knibb Rebecca , C Screti , Brough Helen , Gupta Ruchi , Herbert L. , Jones Christina , L Lombard , Marchisotto Mary Jane , Protudjer Jennifer , C Roleston , Santos Alexandra , Vickery Brian , Warren Christopher
Published: June 2024

Background. Food allergy (FA) is associated with poor quality
of life and high levels of psychological distress. Psychological support
is therefore extremely important but is not always available. As part of
the Global Access to Psychological Services for Food Allergy (GAPS)
Study, we aimed to assess distress and use of psychological services for
adults with food allergy. Methods. Participants (n=1329 adults
with FA) from >20 countries were recruited through patient
organisations, social media adverts and online survey panels to complete
an online survey. Surveys were offered in six languages.
Results. A total of 67.7% of adults reported they had
experienced FA-related psychological distress with the biggest issue
being anxiety about having an allergic reaction (64.1%). Only 19.4%
had been assessed for FA-related psychological distress; 22.9% had seen
a mental health professional for treatment for their FA-related
distress. There were significant differences across countries for levels
of distress, screening for distress, seeing a mental health professional
and being diagnosed with a FA-related mental health disorder (all
p<0.001). The UK and Brazil had the highest number of adults
reporting distress. The biggest barriers to seeing a mental health
professional were cost, lack of insurance coverage, failure to provide a
referral, and lack of practitioner in the area. Conclusions.
FA-related distress is common in adults. Few have accessed the
psychological care and support they need and there is significant
variability across countries. Clinicians should consider routine
assessment of adults for distress and easily accessible resources are
needed to help support adult patients.
A case of hypopharyngeal cancer with delayed suboccipital lymph node metastasis: Case report
Authors: Yue Jianlin , Zhang Huidong , jiang zheng , Fu Bo , sun ruijie , Liu Dayu
Published: June 2024

During follow-up, close monitoring of lymph nodes outside the primary
tumor drainage area is crucial for patients with severe cervical lymph
node metastasis of hypopharyngeal cancer.
Resveratrol and Curcumin restore anxiety behavior and motor skills by ameliorating Acetylcholinesterase activity in NaF-intoxicated mice
Authors: Sharma Chhavi , Bhatnaghar Maheep
Published: June 2024

Fluoride exposure results in several pathophysiological conditions
associated with neurodegenerative changes, these include anxiety, memory
loss, disturbance in cognition and motor learning, etc. Thus, the
objective of the present study was to examine the protective effect of
antioxidants Resveratrol (Resv) and Curcumin (Cur) on chronic NaF
(Sodium Fluoride,120 ppm for 30 days) induced anxiety behavior and
retarded exploratory motor activities, by using elevated plus maze
(EPM), and open field test (OFT), as a behavioral paradigm. Effects on
intracellular calcium concentration and cell viability were also studied
in vitro. Histochemistry was done to assess the effect of treatments on
Acetylcholine neurotransmitter. The data indicated that NaF-induced
anxiety-like behavior was evident from decreased exploration activity in
OFT with increased anxiety levels in EPM, whereas on providing the Resv
or Cur (30mg/kg. body weight, for 30 days) these behavioral changes and
the fibrous staining of acetylcholine neurons of brain subregions i.e.
CA1, CA3, Perirhinal, and Dorsolateral entorhinal cortex, were restored.
The beneficial effect of phytochemicals to improve neuronal connections
was validated by performing immunohistochemical staining of doublecortin
(DCX) and neuronal nuclei (NeuN), to evaluate neuronal migration and
synaptic integration in the mentioned subregions of mice brain. The
result suggests reparative potential of Resv and Cur, showing higher
neuro-modulatory potential by ameliorating AChE to relieve stress and
restoring synaptic plasticity in the cortical-hippocampal system
offering great potential as a novel preventive therapeutic agent for
anxiety and ameliorating exploratory motor activity.
Rethinking Eco-evo Studies of Gene Expression for Non-model Organisms in the Genomic Era
Authors: Freedman Adam , Sackton Timothy
Published: June 2024

Recent advances in genomic technology, including the rapid development
of long-read sequencing technology and single-cell RNA-sequencing
methods, are poised to significantly expand the kinds of studies that
are feasible in ecological genomics. In this perspective, we review
these new technologies and discuss their potential impact on gene
expression studies in non-model organisms. Although traditional
RNA-sequencing methods have been an extraordinarily powerful tool to
apply functional genomics in an ecological context, bulk RNA-seq
approaches often rely on de novo transcriptome assembly, and cannot
capture expression changes in rare cell populations or distinguish
shifts in cell type abundance. Advancements in genome assembly
technology, particularly long-read sequencing, and improvements in the
scalability of single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq), offer
unprecedented resolution in understanding cellular heterogeneity and
gene regulation. We discuss the potential of these technologies enable
disentangling differential gene regulation from cell type composition
differences and uncovering subtle expression patterns masked by bulk
RNA-seq. The integration of these approaches provides a more nuanced
understanding of the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of gene
expression, paving the way for refined models and deeper insights into
the generation of biodiversity.
Comprehensive analysis of vegetation and rhizosphere bacterial composition after the invasion of Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera) in Miyajima Island, SW Japan
Authors: Sheng Zepeng , Bunthara Lydia Ratna , Koyama Yoshiki , Nakahara-Tsubota Miho , Nehira Tatsuo , Wasaki Jun , Tsubota Hiromi
Published: June 2024

Chinese tallow, Triadica sebifera (L.) Small (Euphorbiaceae) is
an invasive plant species causing ecological issues in various regions.
Investigating the rhizobacterial community following and exploit whether
above-ground plant communities and below-ground rhizobacterial
communities exhibit a coupled response to its invasions is significant.
Here we employed next-generation sequencing and sophisticated ecological
analysis techniques to elucidate the rhizobacterial communities of
T. sebifera in Miyajima Island, SW Japan. We analyzed soil
samples collected from seven sites over four sampling times (total 76
samples), comparing the rhizobacterial communities associated with
T. sebifera to those surrounding native plants’ and in control
soil sites. Our findings indicated a significantly higher bacterial
abundance in T. sebifera rhizosphere compared to native plants
and control conditions but there were no significant changes seasonally.
Spatial variability was observed in the rhizosphere bacterial
communities of T. sebifera in Miyajima, a pattern notably
influenced by environmental factors like soil pH and phosphorus
concentrations. Our binary tanglegram analysis revealed a correlation
between the above-ground plant communities and the below-ground
rhizobacterial communities in areas where T. sebifera is located.
Additionally, T. sebifera growing in nutrient-poor soil collected
from Miyajima Island exhibited a rhizobacterial community structure
resembling that of the local plants, suggesting adaptability of T.
sebifera ’s rhizosphere to local soil conditions. We also identified
Proteobacteria as a significant bacterial group within T.
sebifera rhizosphere, highlighting their potential role in the invasive
success of the plant by Random Forest algorithm. This research provides
new insights into the complex interactions between T. sebifera
and its associated rhizobacterial communities and contributes to our
understanding of its ecological invasion mechanisms.