bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of Uric Acid in UV-VIS wavelength Regime
Authors: Afzal Fakhira , Ullah Hafeez , Amjad Muhamad , Munir Akhtar  , Shah Mujahid Iqbal , Batool Zahida , Nazir Aalia , Gilanie Ghulam , Habib Shaista
Published: September 2023

Background: Current techniques for uric acid (UA) detection are time consuming and therefore, need to improve the detection methods like absorption.
Objective: There was a need to establish a technique that has low integration time for detection of UA using absorption technology.
Methods: we measured the concentrations of UA using the ultra violet visible (UV/Vis) spectrophotometer in the wavelength regime (190-1100 nm).
Results and Conclusion: In this work, the proposed spectroscopic technique can detect each  concentration and interpret into an absorption value in a constant UV/Vis  regime. This technique acquires the data in ~ 3 seconds (a quick integration time).  Our phantom showed a close value as reported in the text.
A Comprehensive Review on Polymer Nanocomposites; Classification, Properties and Potential Applications
Authors: Ayesha Khan  , Sadia Iqbal  , Mehrab Khan  , Fauzia Iqbal  , Sara Musaddiq  , Warda Masoom  , Amna Sarwar
Published: September 2023

Polymer nanocomposites have been discovered in the last three decades. Recently, polymer nanocomposites have been making a large impact in the media and throughout several industries. Therefore, a systematic review on the classification, synthesis, and applications of polymer nanocomposites is extremely important. This review paper critically focuses on the three fundamental aspects, classification, properties, and applications to gain profound insights into polymer nanocomposites. It includes in-depth studies of the classification of polymer nanocomposites based on size, dimensions, and kinds of nanofillers. Various techniques are used to prepare polymer nanocomposites. This review also provides valuable applications in various engineering and medical fields.
Men’s behaviour change programs: A pilot program incorporating nature-based intervention
Authors: Boddy Jennifer , Young Amy
Published: September 2023

Globally, there is growing evidence for nature-based interventions in reducing recidivism and promoting wellbeing among offenders. However, nature-based interventions have yet to be trialled with men who have engaged in domestic and family violence (DFV). Given the importance of reducing violence against women and the lack of conclusive evidence for current approaches to preventing male perpetrated DFV, this study aimed to develop, pilot, test and refine an innovative program. The program builds on an integrated approach by including restitution to the community through an environmental project that sits alongside a traditional men’s behaviour change program. This is the first of its kind in DFV programs internationally. Men participated in a 27-week intervention, with data collected pre and post intervention. Practitioners, community garden volunteers and (ex)partners also participated in data collection. The results of the study can be used to inform practice and training and can be built upon for a larger evaluation.
SPECIAL ISSUE: Exploring the Effects of Shared Heart-Focused Intention in Music Performance on Musicians and Audience Members
Authors: Riley Kathleen , McCraty Rollin
Published: September 2023

This exploratory study sought to determine if a shared group intention by members of a string quartet for two pieces of music would have an effect on themselves and audience members. An experimental design was implemented consisting of two interventions. The first intervention introduced a series of exercises focused on posture and biomechanical movements. The second intervention introduced HeartMath’s Quick Coherence and Heart Lock-In techniques. The Pachelbel Canon in D and Mozart Divertimenti in F K138 were chosen as the works to perform. For data collection, all participants (N = 12) were fitted with ambulatory Bodyguard heart rate variability (HRV) recorders. Qualitative data were collected with questionnaires, and videos recorded comments. All three sessions were video recorded. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to test within-subjects effects in baseline HRV measurements among three sessions. Audience participants (n = 8) and musician participants (n = 4) were analyzed as separate groups. Quantitative results showed a significant change in HRV among the musicians from baseline after the Heart Lock-In breathing technique was introduced. Qualitative results showed improved mental focus and feelings of connectivity among the musicians. Audience HRV data had a high level of artifact, and the results showed no significance. After the final performance, qualitative comments focused on the performances being more engaging and the musicians being more connected with each other.
Classificação de sinais de voz para auxílio no diagnóstico da doença de Parkinson
Authors: Melo Mateus , Gouveia Thiago
Published: September 2023

A doença de Parkinson é uma patologia neurodegenarativa que afeta a capacidade motora e de fala, além de provocaralterações comportamentais, de humor e de raciocínio. Ela atinge, mais usualmente, a população idosa e seu diagnósticoé feito por meio de um exame clínico, através da observação dos sintomas apresentados por um paciente. Uma vez queos sintomas mais notórios costumam aparecer em estágios mais avançados da doença, o que dificulta o tratamento,e que o mundo vem passando por um processo de inversão da pirâmide etária, a tendência é que o Parkinson venhaa se tornar um problema de saúde pública mundial. Dentro deste contexto, propostas para a utilização de sinais devoz como forma de diagnóstico precoce do Parkinson veem obtendo resultados. Este trabalho propõe a construçãode uma ferramenta de auxílio no dignóstico da doença de Parkinson utilizando sinais de voz associados a técnicas deAprendizado de Máquina. Fazendo uso de um conjunto de dados com atributos diversos extraídos da fala de portadores enão portadores da patologia, obteve-se uma acurácia 93.8 % utilizando um algoritmo de Random Forest e efetuandouma validação cruzada com a técnica k-fold.
Journalistic privilege in Ireland
Authors: Ó Concubhair Cian
Published: September 2023

Legal protection for confidential journalist sources has often been a site of tension and dispute between journalists, the police and the courts. Journalists routinely claim that freedom of expression guarantees provided for under international and domestic human rights instruments include a legal privilege against disclosure of confidential journalist sources. This claim is often raised to resist compelled disclosure of journalistic materials to police as part of criminal investigations. Courts in many jurisdictions have forcefully repudiated this legal claim, though many recognise some right for journalists to refuse disclosure. Some courts have reluctantly conceded to the naming of this right as ‘journalistic privilege’. In 2020, courts on both sides of the Irish border were called upon to vindicate this right against disclosure. This recent flurry of litigation has, in the Republic of Ireland, built upon more than a decade of significant legal developments around ‘journalistic privilege’. These latter developments have dramatically expanded the scope of the Irish Constitution’s freedom of expression guarantees. This article critically reviews this last decade of significant legal developments around ‘journalistic privilege’ in the Republic of Ireland. It examines the two recent and highly significant Irish determinations from 2020 in Fine Point Films and Corcoran, and how the former Northern Irish judgment has created significant new avenues for legal development in the Republic of Ireland. The article also identifies and considers some important, emergent themes in Strasbourg’s article 10 jurisprudence: specifically an apparent new ‘source motive’ test for article 10 protection of confidential source material.
‘Duress of circumstances and voluntary association’: R v Phair [2022] NICA 66
Authors: Taggart John
Published: September 2023

In the case of R v Phair, the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal was tasked with interpreting the scope and application of the comparatively recent criminal defence of ‘duress of circumstances’. While the defence of duress by threats is well established, duress of circumstances has received comparatively little judicial or academic attention. The judgment provides important clarification on the doctrinal and theoretical underpinnings of the defence. Further, the decision is instructive as to how courts should approach the limitation of ‘voluntary association’ which may operate to prevent a defendant successfully pleading the defence.
The Impact of a Gluten-free Diet on the Nutritional Status of Pediatric Patients with Celiac Disease
Authors: ERTAŞ ÖZTÜRK Yasemin , KARABUDAK Efsun , EGRİTAS Odul
Published: September 2023

Aim: Evaluating the effect of a gluten-free diet on the nutritional status of children with celiac disease was aimed.

Materials and Method: Eleven children recently diagnosed with celiac disease were included in this study. The children's diets were given by a dietitian and followed for six months. Three-day food consumption records and anthropometric measurements were taken before and after the gluten-free diet. Nutrient intake was calculated, and food consumption was evaluated regarding the recommendations of the Turkish Dietary Guidelines. By determining height and body weight according to age, z-score calculations were made, classified, and compared.

Results: The ages of the children who participated in this study ranged from three to 12 years old. After the gluten-free diet, it was observed that the percentage of energy which was derived from sucrose decreased (p
HBA1C: A REVIEW OF NON-GLYCAEMIC VARIABLES
Authors: Retika Novita
Published: September 2023

Introduction: People at risk for diabetes and those with high HbA1c are monitored for sugar levels. Age, race, gender, erythrocyte turnover, anemia, pregnancy, Haemoglobin variations, thyroid, liver, HIV, and renal disorders impact HbA1c nonthermally. Different forms of hemoglobin have long been recognized to alter HbA1c production and measurement. This interference depends on the congenital disease that affects hemoglobin production and the HbA1c measurement method.

The aim: This article showed non-glycaemic variables in HbA1c examination.

Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2013 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.

Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 102 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub brought up 87 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2013 yielded a total 34 articles for PubMed and 21 articles for SagePub. In the end, we compiled a total of 19 papers, 11 of which came from PubMed and eight of which came from SagePub. We included seven study that met the criteria.

Conclusion: HbA1c is straightforward, accurate, and on-site. It can diagnose and predict diabetes in low- and middle-income countries and remote areas. Hyperglycemia—diabetes' biochemical hallmark—should be properly controlled to reduce complications. Age, ethnicity, gender, erythrocyte turnover, anemia, pregnancy, haemoglobin variations, thyroid, liver, HIV, and renal diseases affect HbA1c measurement.
Modul Edukasi Strategi Komunikasi: Membangun Keluarga dan Komunitas Responsif Gender dan Peduli Kesehatan Reproduksi
Authors:   Yayasan Kerti Praja, Oktaviana Betty , Susanti Dewi ,   Yayasan Kerti Praja, Lubis Dinar Saurmauli ,   Yayasan Kerti Praja
Published: September 2023

Sebuah modul edukasi yang dikembangkan sebagai panduan bagi edukator dari Implementing Unit di daerah intervensi dalam menyampaikan edukasi bagi kelompok sasaran. Materi dalam modul mencakup konsep dasar komunikasi, strategi komunikasi, praktik komunikasi, dan komunikasi untuk memaksimalkan akses layanan. Modul ini penting untuk membongkar tabu dan membuka diskusi tentang isu gender dan kesehatan reproduksi antara pasangan, anak dengan orangtua, sebaya, dan masyarakat pada umumnya.
Defenceless Bodies in J. M. Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians
Authors: Sápy Dóra
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the relation of the hand and humanness, a relation which permeates the novels of South African author John Maxwell Coetzee. It focuses on the hand’s protecting function in one of Coetzee’s earlier novels, Waiting for the Barbarians (1980). The article argues that the free use of the hands has often been overlooked in definitions of what it means to be human, but to deprive someone of the hands, or of the capacity to use them is one of the most important means of dehumanisation. First, the paper examines how we understand being human in general through Nick Haslam’s theory on the two different senses of humanness and the two respective types of dehumanisation. While non-physical (cognitive, psychological, and social) characteristics have been analysed extensively in discussions of the features that make us human, the role of the body has often been neglected. However, Coetzee’s works show that the specificities of the human body, and especially the human hand as an "instrument" to protect, create, communicate, and connect with the world and others through touch is a key feature of humanity. The restriction of the hands leaves the body defenceless, thus in a vulnerable state not dissimilar to that of animal bodies. The article concludes that in Coetzee’s novel, the disablement of the hands results in animalistic dehumanisation.
Fascinating Case Study of Jewish-Irish Literary Connections
Authors: Kurdi Mária
Published: September 2023

Review of Dan O’Brien, Fine Meshwork. Philip Roth, Edna O’Brien, and Jewish-Irish Literature (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2020)
Desigualdade, aumento de impostos dos mais ricos e austeridade fiscal: uma proposta de análise a partir de Piketty e Keynes
Authors: Grassi Robson Antonio
Published: September 2023

Este artigo discute uma parte menos comentada do livro seminal de Piketty (2014): a que descreve o necessário incremento na eficiência do setor público que deve ser buscada pelos governos, também fundamental para o combate efetivo à crescente desigualdade no capitalismo atual, além das conhecidas propostas do autor sobre o aumento dos impostos dos mais ricos. Neste sentido, o trabalho tem por objetivo mostrar que a proposta de Piketty sobre a reorganização dos gastos do Estado pode se beneficiar decisivamente com a explicitação de um conceito de austeridade fiscal a ela relacionado, o que o autor não faz no seu livro. O artigo propõe que o conceito de austeridade que converge com a análise de Piketty é o proposto a partir de Keynes, e mostra algumas implicações que esta integração teórica traria para o debate sobre políticas públicas voltadas para a redução da desigualdade, entre elas o papel fundamental do aumento dos investimentos públicos sobre os níveis de emprego em todas as fases do ciclo econômico, medida de política de corte keynesiano não destacada por Piketty em suas análises sobre o tema. Mostra-se também que austeridade, na visão keynesiana, passaria a ser visualizada como uma interessante contrapartida ao aumento dos impostos dos mais ricos. Principalmente quando se busca espaço no orçamento público para a implementação de medidas mais abrangentes em busca da redução dos crescentes indicadores de desigualdade verificados em grande parte do mundo, o que se tornou ainda mais nítido com a pandemia do Coronavírus.
Uma revisão sistemática e exploratória sobre as consequências socioeconômicas de indivíduos numeralizados
Authors: Campetti Pedro Henrique de Morais , Dorneles Beatriz Vargas
Published: September 2023

Por longo período, a Teoria do Capital Humano utilizou dados de escolaridade e experiência como proxy para as competências dos indivíduos. Entretanto, nos últimos anos tem surgido pesquisas que avaliam diretamente as competências como numeracia e o impacto dessas no desenvolvimento das pessoas e da sociedade. Este estudo tem por objetivo fazer uma revisão sistemática e exploratória da literatura em língua inglesa para a temática numeracia e seus efeitos socioeconômicos. Com uso do método PRISMA, foram consultadas 4 bases de dados e elencados 1.709 estudos acadêmicos. Após as fases de triagem, elegibilidade e inclusão, restaram 30 artigos para síntese qualitativa. Destes, 29 estudos apresentaram resultados estatisticamente significativos. Houve uma predominância de estudos (n=20) que tratavam das consequências quanto à situação empregatícia e salarial dos indivíduos. Os resultados apontam que a competência da numeracia é relevante para o bem-estar e o desenvolvimento.
Comprometimento Organizacional: revisões de literatura de 2009 a 2019
Authors: Marques Cury Juliana , Veiga Heila Magali da Silva
Published: September 2023

O Comprometimento Organizacional (CO) é um vínculo do indivíduo com a organização, sendo os três componentes mais aceitos desse estado psicológico o afetivo, instrumental e normativo. O construto foi introduzido na literatura há algumas décadas e interessa gestores e acadêmicos, porque está associada a resultados organizacionais desejáveis. Entretanto, apesar da longevidade, ainda existem questões na compreensão do fenômeno e faz-se necessário identificar as lacunas de pesquisa. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar revisão sistemática de literatura das revisões sistemáticas de literatura, meta-nálises e bibliometrias publicadas em português e inglês, entre 2009 e 2019, no portal de periódicos da Capes, em português e inglês. Foram identificados 15 trabalhos, nos quais foi possível verificar a preva-lência das investigações de antecedentes em detrimento dos consequentes, havendo correspondência e congruências entre os achados dos preditores. Os autores dos estudos selecionados apontam limitações na concepção dos elementos constituintes do construto e sua dimensionalidade, o que reflete na medida. Os achados desta revisão indicam que o campo do CO se encontra em um estágio consolidado. Contudo, anseia por novas investigações que respondam aos questionamentos ainda existentes e auxiliem na execução de intervenções práticas nos mais diversos contextos organizacionais.
Percepção de religiosidade e forças pessoais: Relação entre os construtos em universitários
Authors: Noronha Ana Paula Porto , Batista Helder Henrique Viana Santos , Souza Marcela Hipólito de
Published: September 2023

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo investigar as relações entre a percepção de religiosidade e as forças pessoais e as diferenças quanto à idade, ao sexo e nível de religiosidade dos participantes. Para tanto, 92 estudantes, com idades entre 18 e 64 anos (M= 25,13; DP=8,09), de uma universidade particular do estado de São Paulo, responderam à Escala de Avaliação da Percepção de Religiosidade (EAPRE) e à Escala de Forças de Caráter (EFC). Foram encontradas correlações significativas entre 21 forças da EFC, e o fator internalização da EAPRE (r entre 0,21 e 0,49), e três forças pessoais com o fator externalização (r entre 0,25 e 0,53). As mulheres apresentaram maiores médias que os homens no fator internalização da EAPRE e em seis forças de caráter da EFC. Além disso, os participantes que se percebiam com alto nível de religiosidade apresentaram maiores médias na força espiritualidade. Pesquisas com outras amostras são necessárias para permitir o amadurecimento dos conceitos investigados, sobretudo no Brasil, onde os instrumentos que avaliam construtos da psicologia positiva estão em desenvolvimento.
Ter alguém com quem contar: A percepção de adolescentes acerca do amor e do suporte do(a) parceiro(a) amoroso(a)
Authors: Rodrigues Ana Paula Heck , Wagner Adriana , Levandowski Daniela Centenaro
Published: September 2023

Embora interações com amigos e parceiros amorosos ganhem importância na adolescência, ainda há controvérsias acerca da profundidade e da qualidade da vinculação amorosa. Buscou-se avaliar a percepção de setenta adolescentes gaúchos (12 a 18 anos), de escolas públicas e privadas de Porto Alegre e Canoas/RS, acerca do amor e do suporte do(a) parceiro(a) amoroso(a), e verificar suas associações com características sociodemográficas. Aplicou-se individualmente, em sala de aula, um questionário de dados sociodemográficos, o Inventário de Qualidade dos Relacionamentos Interpessoais e a Escala Triangular do Amor – Versão Reduzida. Os dados obtidos foram digitados em planilha no SPSS e analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e correlacional (Correlação de Spearman e comparação entre grupos via teste de Mann-Whitney, considerando as variáveis gênero, faixa etária, renda familiar, religião, escolaridade e presença ou não de relação sexual). Os adolescentes perceberam seus relacionamentos como importantes, considerando-os boa fonte de suporte, apresentando altos índices de intimidade, paixão e comprometimento e baixo nível de conflito. Encontrou-se associação positiva entre comprometimento e profundidade e intimidade e suporte, assim como entre maior idade e maior comprometimento. Ter relacionamento sexual associou-se a maior percepção de conflito e paixão. Os relacionamentos amorosos mostraram ser fonte de suporte para o desenvolvimento saudável desses adolescentes.
Reflexões sobre educação inclusiva: A perspectiva de psicólogas e psicólogos de Mato Grosso
Authors: De Carvalho Gessika Brasileira Macedo , Cotrin Jane Teresinha Domingues
Published: September 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma discussão sobre o processo educacional inclusivo na perspectiva de psicólogas e psicólogos do estado de Mato Grosso, a partir de suas vivências profissionais, especificamente, com as demandas de alunos com deficiência. Deriva de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso no período de 2017-2018. Os participantes da pesquisa foram sete profissionais que atuam na educação básica em municípios do estado de Mato Grosso, sendo seis psicólogas e um psicólogo, e o objetivo foi identificar as perspectivas desses profissionais sobre o processo educacional inclusivo a partir de suas expectativas, dificuldades e possibilidades de atuação. Para a produção de dados para análise, foram utilizadas a técnica de grupo focal e entrevistas individuais. Os dados foram analisados conforme a metodologia da Análise Temática e sob a perspectiva crítica em Psicologia Escolar, além da Psicologia Histórico-Cultural. Os resultados apontam que as atividades realizadas pelas psicólogas e psicólogos focam na formação dos profissionais que atuam nas escolas, orientação aos familiares e atendimento aos alunos. Destacam-se como dificuldades a articulação com os profissionais da escola, a fragilidade do atendimento na rede de serviços públicos e a precária compreensão dos profissionais sobre educação inclusiva.
Impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en la carga de trabajo de la radiología en Colombia
Authors: Torres García Juan F. , Corredor-Silva Carlos A. , Rosselli Diego
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: Caracterizar el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 sobre la carga de trabajo de la radiología en Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, de las bases de datos del Ministerio de Salud, de los estudios radiológicos realizados entre 2015 y 2021. Se comparó el número de procedimientos durante el periodo previo a la pandemia con los años 2020 y 2021, así como en los meses iniciales, y cada uno de los tres picos de COVID-19, analizando todos los estudios en general, modalidad de imagen utilizada, región anatómica estudiada, ámbito en el que se realizó el estudio y, en particular, TAC de tórax. Resultados: Entre 2015 y 2019 el número total de procedimientos creció 82,86% (pasó de 8.130.001 a 14.866.163), pero tanto en 2020 como en 2021 hubo reducción con respecto a 2019 (-28,24% y -11,99%, respectivamente). Las reducciones más marcadas ocurrieron tanto en los primeros meses de la pandemia (-37,52%), como en los dos primeros picos (-44,37% y -49,65%); la reducción en el tercer pico fue menor a pesar haber coincidido con un mayor número de casos (-10,88%). La TAC de tórax tuvo un comportamiento diferente al de la radiología general, pues aumentó +22,70% en 2020, y +51,84% en 2021, y tuvo aumentos en cada uno de los tres picos, paralelo al número de casos (+26,51%, +34,63%, +86,09%, respectivamente). Conclusión: Los cambios en la carga de trabajo de la radiología secundarios a la pandemia dependieron de determinantes multifactoriales y entenderlos aporta a la planeación de respuestas ante futuras contingencias emergentes.
Interleukin-6 Suppression by Different TNF Inhibitors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients During Maintenance Therapy
Authors: Mohammed Sana Majid , Saaed Hiwa Khidhir
Published: September 2023

in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objectives: To evaluate the effect of different TNF inhibitors on plasma IL-6 levels and disease activity in RA patients. Methods: A longitudinal, observational study included 65 adult RA patients receiving TNF inhibitors for at least six weeks in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, between February and August 2022. Disease activity was assessed using the disease activity score 28 (DAS28). Plasma IL-6 levels, CRP, and ESR were measured at two time points over 14 weeks during maintenance therapy. Results: After 14 weeks, adalimumab lowered IL-6 levels to 31.92 ng/L (0.24), ESR to 15 mm/hr (16.8), and CRP to 8.4 mg/L (26.2). DAS28/ESR was also improved, it went from 4.7 (1.2) to 4.0 (1.3), which was the biggest change. Infliximab decreased IL-6 31.87 ng/L (0.29), ESR 10.1 mm/hr (15.0), and CRP 7 mg/L (13.5), but the smallest improvement was in DAS28/ESR 4.6 (1.6) to 4.5 (1.2). Etanercept exhibited the lowest decrease in IL-6, ESR, and CRP: 31.77 ng/L (0.39), 7.5 mm/hr (6.5), and 4.9 mg/L (4.9), respectively. However, it showed the second-greatest median improvement in DAS28/ESR, from 4·4 (1·8) to 4·0 (1·4). No correlation was found between plasma IL-6 levels and DAS28/ESR at either time point. Conclusion: TNF inhibitors differ in reducing plasma IL-6 levels and DAS28 during maintenance therapy in RA patients. Adalimumab was the most effective in reducing IL-6, CRP, ESR levels, and DAS28.
Water Absorption and Leaching Loss of Leaf Litters Used as Manure in Central Himalaya, India.
Authors: Singh R. , Rao K. , Chandra S.
Published: September 2023

To explore the influence of substrate type on water absorption and leaching loss, leaf litter of a deciduous broad-leaf species frequenting agricultural terraces – Bhimal (Grewia optiva Dumm. Ex Burret.), evergreen broad-leaf – Oak (Quercus incana L.), conifers – Deodar (Cedrus deodara Roxb.) and Pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg.) were compared in a laboratory study. Fresh leaf litter of these species was immersed for 16 days in deionized water at room temperature (-230C). Samples were taken at 2, 5, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 192 and 384 hours. Depending on the species the litter lost between 10.9 to 39% of initial dry mass, while water absorption values were between 157 to 307% of dry mass. Water soluble substances including minerals (ash) contributed maximum to the mass losses. Bhimal litter was distinguished by its high water absorption and high mass losses during leaching. In general, the conifers (Pine and Deodar) and broad leaved (Oak) trees from natural vegetation had low water soluble substances and exhibited mass losses in comparison to the Bhimal that grows only on agricultural fields.
A Comparative Study between the Use of Adjectives and Adjective Clauses Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy in Writing Sentence Levels Versus Paragraph Levels
Authors: Jama Itithaz
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this paper was to examine English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ comprehension of adjectives and adjective clauses by writing in different phases. The first phase, students were writing an individual sentence by using adjectives and adjectives clauses. The next phase was creating paragraphs using the same rules that they used previously. The framework of the present research was Bloom’s taxonomy to examine students’ development from the lowest levels of cognition into the highest levels of the hierarchy. The design of this study was descriptive qualitative research focusing on 20 students’ writing who used the target grammatical structures. To analyze the collected data, the author used themes to divide the data based on a sentence level and a paragraph level. The results of the research revealed EFL students’ success in applying the target grammatical rules at the lowest cognitive levels by composing an individual sentence. However, the findings showed that only six students out of 20 were able to reach the highest levels of cognitive to create paragraphs using adjective clauses; whereas, the rest of the students failed to create paragraphs using adjective clauses. However, all students successfully composed simple and accurate individual sentences using both one adjective and the other for using adjective clauses, which is considered the lowest levels of the hierarchy.
Investigating the Receptive Language Proficiency and Metaphorical Competence of Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: H. Alkhalaf Maha Abdullah
Published: September 2023

The primary objective of this study was to examine the correlation between receptive metaphoric competence and language proficiency among Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, while also investigating the influence of students' language competency levels on their metaphoric competence. The study involved a sample of 94 EFL learners, and a quantitative research approach was employed. Inferential statistics were utilized to address the research questions and hypotheses. The findings revealed a significant relationship between receptive metaphoric competence and language proficiency. Moreover, this study aims to address gaps in previous research by exploring conceptual metaphors and investigating the correlation between Receptive Metaphoric Competence and reading proficiency. By doing so, it contributes to the theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical advancements in the field of research and education. Additionally, this research holds considerable significance in the domain of language studies as it investigates the impacts of second language acquisition on Saudi learners. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into the area of L2 metaphoric competency, thereby making a noteworthy contribution to the existing body of knowledge in this field.
Description of the Classical Diffraction Experiment of a Systemof Many Slits and the Interference Pattern of Two Sources within the Framework of a Single Scheme
Authors: Khachatrian A.Zh. , Panosyan Zh.R. , Parsamyan A.F. , Soghomonyan L.R.
Published: September 2023

The problem of an approximate description of the wave field of many sources is
considered. It is shown that, if the problem is considered more comprehensively, the description of
the interference and diffraction experiments can be given within the framework of a single scheme.
It is shown that the character of wave amplification in these two classical experiments is different.
In the case of an interference experiment, the field amplification is fixed at a point, while in the case
of a diffraction experiment the field amplification is fixed in the observation direction. The problem
of determining the intensity maximum of a diffraction grating in the Fresnel pattern is studied under
the condition that the maximum is satisfied in the Fraunhofer pattern. A condition under which a
diffraction grating behaves like a lens is obtained.
The Effect of Modulated Millimeter Electromagnetic Waves of Non-Thermal Intensity on the Physical Properties of Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Kalantaryan V. P. , Sogomonyan L. R. , Ghazaryan R. S. , Babayan Yu. S.
Published: September 2023

The surface tension and density of bi-distilled water, water salt solution and salt
solutions of the DNA, irradiated by non-thermal millimeter electromagnetic waves with the
frequencies 64.5 GHz, 50.3 GHz and 48.3 GHz with modulation 1 Hz and 16 Hz are investigated.
The measurements of test samples show that due to irradiation the surface tension does not
change. The densities of water salt solution and the salt solutions of the DNA increase under
irradiation at the frequencies 64.5 GHz and 50.3 GHz with modulation 1 Hz. When modulated
with a frequency of 16 Hz, the density increases at a carrier frequency of 64.5 GHz and decreases
at a carrier frequency of 50.3 GHz which coincides with the resonant frequencies of oscillations of
water hexagonal structures.
Linguatula serrata (Pentastomida: Linguatulidae) infection in a paucisymptomatic greyhound imported from Romania to Italy: A case report and literature overview
Authors: Marchetti Veronica , Macchioni Fabio , Gori Eleonora , Venco Luigi , Papini Roberto
Published: September 2023

Background:
Linguatula serrata is a pentastomid zoonotic parasite with worldwide distribution. Although some cases of L. serrata infection have been reported in dogs, the epidemiology of this parasite remains largely unknown in developed countries. In recent years, canine linguatulosis has been repeatedly linked to cases of imported infections. This study aims to focus attention on this uncommon parasite through the presentation of a case report and an overview of the literature.
Case Description:
A 1-year-old intact female Borzoi imported from Romania to Italy sneezed spontaneously a worm-like parasite specimen. Morphological and molecular diagnosis identified the parasite as a female of the zoonotic pentastomid L. serrata (so-called European tongue worm) that lives in the nasopharyngeal tract of canids. Eggs of Linguatula were detected in the faeces. Molecular identification (99-100% homology) was based on DNA extraction, PCR of a 700-bp fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene, and alignment with BLAST analysis. Due to the possibility of other adult or juvenile specimens of the parasite still occurring in the dog, a treatment attempt with a combination of febantel/pyrantel/praziquantel was made. No parasite eggs were detected in fecal samples after the drug was administered. Endoscopy confirmed the absence of adult parasites and slight pathological changes. A follow-up examination conducted three months after the treatment did not reveal any clinical and laboratory abnormalities.
Conclusion:
L. serrata appears to be currently prevalent in some European countries, but there are no recent extensive studies on the prevalence of canine linguatulosis, so the parasite frequently remains undetected and unreported in dogs as the diagnosis is often overlooked. Parasites not commonly found such as L. serrata can become increasingly prevalent and may be detected in imported dogs. Therefore, veterinarians must be aware of the possible presence of uncommon and exotic pathogens in these dogs, be able to recognize the relevant clinical signs, and diagnose the infection quickly. This will improve the prognosis in individual dogs, reduces the risk of possible public health implications, and reduces the risk of uncommon and exotic pathogens establishing new endemic foci.
Risk factors, Consequences and Treatment Alternatives of Schneiderian Membrane Perforation: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: DELANTONİ Antigoni , ŞENGÜN Dilara Nur , BAYINDIR Abdulkerim , ORHAN Kaan
Published: September 2023

Maxillary sinuses are the greatest sinus cavities in the human cranium and they are the closest to the oral cavity. Thus, perforation of the Schneiderian membrane is a common complication that may be encountered during various oral surgery procedures in the molar and premolar regions of the maxilla such as teeth extractions, implant placement or sinus augmentation procedures. Membrane perforations lead to oroantral communications, which may later turn into oroantral fistulas. Moreover, these perforations may cause infections, loss of graft or implant if encountered during sinus augmentation procedures. The purpose of this review was to determine the risk factors associated with this complication and present the various treatment alternatives used to manage this type of complication. In the literature, the selected surgical technique, the thickness of the sinus membrane, the quality and quantity of the residual alveolar bone, the anatomy of the area and patients’ habits such as smoking were reported as points to be considered. A case of Schneiderian membrane perforation during implant placement and successful management of the complication was also presented.
Personality disorders of the parents of primary school students and its relationship to their oppositional defiant disorder
Authors: Omid Siddiq Rijen , Ali Mirza Al-Jaff Rushdi
Published: September 2023

The current study aimed to examine the prevalence of certain personality disorders، including antisocial، borderline and narcissistic among parents of basic education students. Similarly، it aimed to examine the prevalence of oppositional defiant disorder among basic education students، and the differences in the prevalence of these disorders according to gender. The current study also aimed to investigate the contribution of parents’ personality disorders in the variance of children’s oppositional defiant disorder. The researchers prepared four measures to examine parent’s personality disorders، and oppositional defiant disorder  according to DSM-5. Regarding the study sample، the data was collected throughout a multi-stages random sampling method. One thousand eight hundred parents (900 fathers and 900 mothers) of third، fourth and fifth grade children in Sulaymanyeah basic education schools participated in the current study. Along with the parents، sixty teachers also filled out the oppositional defiant disorder questionnaire.The results indicated that the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder was %1 for both parents، and the prevalence of borderline personality disorder among mother was %2 and was %3 for father respectively.  The narcissistic personality reached %5 according to the mothers’ questionnaire and was %4 according to the fathers’ questionnaire. Concerning the prevalence of children’s oppositional defiant disorder، based on the parents report، it was found that %5 children suffer from this and %6 based on the teacher reports. The findings also showed no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of parent’s antisocial personality disorder. However، a significant difference was noticed in borderline personality disorder in favor of the fathers. In addition، the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder was found to be higher among mother compared to fathers. Gender difference was also found in oppositional defiant disorder، suggesting that males manifested higher level of oppositional defiant disorder than females. Finally، the result of the study indicated a positive correlation between parents’ antisocial personality disorder and children’s oppositional defiant disorder.
Investigation of the Role of Certain Explanatory Variables on Risk Aversion and Sorting among Employees in Iraqi Kurdistan
Authors: Zaher Abdullah Soran , Majeed Ismael Ismael
Published: September 2023

`Understanding the significance of the risk attitude on sorting between public and private workers helps policymakers in introducing reforms in the labor market regulations that prevent oversized public sector jobs and encourage selection into private sector jobs. The current study attempts to assess the role of certain factors such as gender, type of employment and work training on risk aversion among employees in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Given that public sector jobs provide higher job security than private sector jobs, workers’ risk attitudes can be an important determinant of sector choice. The data of the study was collected from a sample of 300 fourth-stage evenings shift college students from the universities of Sulaimani, Charmo University and Sulaimani Polytechnic University who have already been employed in either the public or private sector. The results of the study indicated that the models containing Gender, Employment type and Work Training as predictors were significant for some of the risk aversion and sorting, particularly 20% and 10% of risk aversion. One-third of risk aversion was found to be related to gender, suggesting that males had reported the aforementioned risk more than females. However, no statistically significant associations were found between 50% of risk aversion and all the independent variables.
A INFLUÊNCIA DO ESTILO DE LIDERANÇA NO ISOMORFISMO: UMA ANÁLISE NO SETOR PÚBLICO
Authors: Frehner Poffo Rubia
Published: September 2023

A capacidade de liderar consiste em moldar comportamentos pessoais em prol dos objetivos de uma empresa, entretanto, algumas empresas como os órgãos públicos, estão inseridos em ambientes que os forçam a ter comportamento organizacional semelhante, considerando o ambiente na qual estão inseridos. Desta forma, esta pesquisa visa identificar a influência do estilo de liderança no isomorfismo, com análise voltada para compreensão do setor público. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, realizada por meio de levantamento e abordagem quantitativa dos dados, utilizando a regressão e a correlação de Pearson aplicada as ariáveis. A amostra desta pesquisa compreendeu 180 secretários, dos 100 municípios que apresentaram maior produto interno bruto do estado de Santa Catarina. Os resultados desta pesquisa demostram que nas instituições públicas os líderes capazes de motivar seus subordinados de forma ética levam as organizações a apresentar maior isomorfismo, porém, o modelo de liderança norteado por recompensas e punições minimiza o trabalho autônomo dos colaboradores. Sendo assim, compreender sobre os modelos de liderança e isomorfismo é a chave para o bom desenvolvimento de uma organização, saber motivar e incentivar os funcionários em tempos de crise, ou em uma organização que possui grande quantidade de regras é um grande diferencial.
Simulated Annealing Search Technique
Authors:   Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Osmania  University /, Hyderabad, India., Pappala Dr Suneel , Gulhane Ashwini
Published: September 2023

Simulated Annealing is a stochastic global search optimization algorithm. The algorithm is inspired by annealing in metallurgy where metal is heated to a high temperature quickly, then cooled slowly, which increases its strength and makes it easier to work with. algorithm comes from annealing in metallurgy, a technique involving heating and controlled cooling of a material to alter its physical properties. Keywords: optimization, bound-constrained, local minima, travelling salesman problem.
Desnutrición en pacientes oncológicos hospitalizados en el Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad en agosto-septiembre 2017
Authors: Alzuru Luisa , Mantellini Isabella
Published: September 2023

Todos los individuos con deficiencias de macro y micronutrientes necesarios para el mantenimiento y la reparación de tejidos cursan con desnutrición. El reconocimiento y tratamiento precoz de desnutrición en los centros de salud es un tema de cuidado principal. Los pacientes hospitalizados cursan con aumento del metabolismo basal y producción de energía para favorecer la curación. La desnutrición hospitalaria es un problema importante a nivel mundial, ya que  se ha reportado que 50% de los pacientes hospitalizados presentan algún tipo de déficit nutricional. Esto se traduce en aumento de la morbi-mortalidad principalmente por aumento de las complicaciones. En el paciente oncológico hospitalizado se conjugan múltiples factores por los que puede aparecer desnutrición, entre ellos escaso aporte de nutrientes, alteración de la digestión y aumento de las necesidades. Se ha reportado 40-80% de malnutrición en los pacientes con cáncer, por lo que es importante diagnosticar y en caso de ser necesario, solicitar intervención nutricional en estos pacientes con el fin de disminuir la morbimortalidad y mejorar la calidad de atención. El presente trabajo de investigación buscó determinar el estado nutricional de los pacientes hospitalizados en el Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad en el período de Agosto-Septiembre 2017 utilizando la Valoración Global Subjetiva Generada por el Paciente como método diagnóstico. Comprobando las hipótesis, se encontró malnutrición moderada a severa (o riesgo de padecerla) en 87% de los pacientes estudiados en una muestra de 15 pacientes. Así mismo, se determinó que el 100% de la muestra ameritaba intervención nutricional o farmacológica por su oncólogo y un especialista en nutrición.
Correlación clínico-hispatológica en tumores músculo-esquelético 2003-2020
Authors: Conde Montes de Oca Luis Miguel , Carvallo Álvarez Pedro Ignacio
Published: September 2023

La evaluación de las lesiones neoplásicas comienza con un historial del paciente y un examen físico. La evolución clínica de entidades tumorales está relacionada con su grado de malignidad, las asociaciones de crecimiento acelerado y dolor generalmente corresponden con hallazgos malignos.

Objetivo: Explorar la correlación clínico-histopatológica de tumores musculoesqueléticos evaluados en la unidad de tumores óseos del Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad, en el período de enero de 2003 a Noviembre de 2019

Método: La investigación fue de tipo longitudinal, retrospectiva, observacional y descriptiva. La población estuvo constituida por 157 pacientes, de los que se incluyeron 173 (98,85%) estudios histopatológicos para correlación clínica.

Resultados: La Edad media fue de 45 años. 58,38% de sexo femenino.  Los pacientes con lesiones tumorales malignas presentaron una edad promedio de 49,67 años y con lesiones benignas 30,52 años. Las manifestaciones clínicas más frecuentes fueron masa tumoral en el 39,31% y dolor en el 36,99%, encontrando que lesiones tumorales benignas consultaron (55,10%) por presentar masa, y para las lesiones malignas se apreció el dolor como síntoma preponderante (69.23%). El 60, 69% de las neoplasias se ubicaron en el miembro inferior, siendo Fémur la localización ósea más frecuente. El Carcinoma Metastásico (13,87%), seguido de las lesiones Condrogénicas (12,14%) fueron las lesiones halladas en mayor frecuencia.

Conclusión: La clínica del paciente representa un factor fundamental en el diagnóstico de las neoplasias musculoesqueléticas, que no puede considerarse de forma aislada, es necesaria su relación con la histopatología y los estudios de imagen para su diagnóstico y manejo.
Emergencias Oncológicas en Radioterapia: Dosis, Fraccionamientos y Técnicas. Revisión Narrativa
Authors: Palacios Romero Karla Evelin , Ott Itriago Sara Carolina
Published: September 2023

Las emergencias oncológicas son situaciones clínicas que implican un riesgo para la vida de un paciente con enfermedad metastásica o avanzada. Existen una variedad de emergencias, sin embargo, solo pocas son tratadas en radioterapia. las metástasis cerebrales, el síndrome de compresión medular, metástasis ósea, el síndrome de vena cava superior y las hemorragias que producen los tumores malignos, son contextos clínicos que requieren de tratamiento inmediato en radioterapia. es muy importante un diagnostico eficiente y rápido y estudiar el pronóstico de cada paciente ya que de ello dependerá la eficacia del tratamieno.se han establecido algunos dosis y fraccionamientos universales así como se han comparado técnicas que han presentado un gran valor terapéutico, mostrando impacto en la sobrevida y el control local.