bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acute Painful Diabetic Neuropathy in two newly diagnosed adolescents with Type one Diabetes and Eating Disorder
Authors:   Diabetes and Metabolism Unit second Department of Pediatrics National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K Maria
Published: September 2023

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is the most common type of diabetes among children and adolescents. The related chronic macrovascular and microvascular complications are associated with high long-term risk for morbidity and early mortality. We hereby present 2 cases of adolescents with newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes (9.8 months and 2 years, respectively) and Eating Disorder (ED) who developed Acute Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (APDN). Both patients had multiple risk factors for Acute Painful Diabetic Neuropathy that have attributed to the early appearance of the disease, such as acute deterioration of glycaemic control, rapid and extreme weight changes and poor compliance with insulin therapy. APDN is a rare Diabetes complication in youth that may appear after extreme weight changes usually in the context of ED. Poor glycemic control is a major risk factor for the development of APDN. Remission of symptoms may occur following restoration of optimal diabetic control and weight normalization. However, neuropathy symptoms may recur following future glycemic deterioration.
TWO NEW RECORDS OF ATHYRIUM FOR BALI
Authors: Wardani Wita , Adjie Bayu , Yulita Kusumadewi Sri , Salamah Andi
Published: September 2023

WARDANI, W., ADJIE, B., YULITA, K. S. & SALAMAH, A. 2022. Two new records of Athyrium for Bali. Reinwardtia 21(2): 43‒47. — Here we reported two species of Athyrium from Bali for the first time based on herbarium study and field work. We provided morphological description, voucher specimens, and taxonomic note for both species. A key to all the four known species of Athyrium s.l. in Bali was also provided.
ANNOTATED CHECKLIST OF CYRTANDRA (GESNERIACEAE) OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Authors: Wang Qing Wen , Bramley Gemma L.C. , Atkins Hannah J. , Kartonegoro Abdulrokhman
Published: September 2023

WANG, Q. W., BRAMLEY, G. L. C., ATKINS, H. J. & KARTONEGORO, A. 2022. Annotated checklist of Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) of Sumatra, Indonesia. Reinwardtia 21(2): 63‒80. — There are 53 species and three varieties of Sumatran Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) included in the checklist. Thirty-three lectotypes and four neotypes have been assigned, including for two excluded species. Two species are designated as incertae sedis due to a lack of type material or any associated specimens. A new name of C. jackii is proposed here to replace the illegitimate C. glabra Jack. Most of the species included in the checklist are endemic to Sumatra, with some species distributed in neighboring islands in Malesia. The next step for Cyrtandra in Sumatra is to carry out a full taxonomic revision to better understand distribution patterns and species limits and also to assign appropriate neotypes for those species still missing original material.
A Novel Modulation Strategy for Controllable Current Source Converter
Authors: Chen Longlong , Gao Chong , Jiang Taosha , Zhang Sheng
Published: September 2023

Controllable current source converter (CSC) technology is an effective solution in addressing commutation failure issues. Modulation strategy is the fundamental approach for controlling the valve arm of the converter. Higher switching frequencies result in lower AC harmonics but increased losses in the commutation valve. Lower switching frequencies lead to reduced losses but higher harmonics. The major challenge in engineering currently lies in eliminating the direct conduction state of the valve arms in the current source converter and effectively suppressing harmonics. This paper first analyzes the valve arm signal allocation method in the CSC and examines the mechanism and impact of direct conduction. Then, based on double Fourier signal analysis theory, a SPWM modulation method utilizing the odd multiples of "150Hz" is proposed. Modulation range and signal synchronization methods are analyzed. The effectiveness of the method in terms of duty cycle, transmission characteristics, and saturation characteristics is analyzed. Finally, a comparison is made between this method and traditional linear modulation and asymmetric modulation methods.
Strategies for Diversity & Inclusion
Authors: Green Byron , Bruce Jacklyn , McKee Katherine , Morgan Joy , Edwards Harriett
Published: September 2023

The diversity of undergraduate students on college campuses across the country is increasing (Pope et al., 2014). In conjunction with this increase in diversity has been a rise in negative responses to that diversity, which in turn, causes decreased student satisfaction in the campus experience for those diverse student populations (Evans & D'Augelli, 1996; Evans & Rankin, 1998; Huntt et al., 2012; Seymour & Hewitt, 1997; Tonso, 1999). This increase in student diversity and decrease in student satisfaction has challenged universities to not only to support students, but also to create programs, design policies and procedures, and implement strategies and interventions that are culturally sensitive. The purpose of this case study is to provide insight into HBCU College of Agriculture (CoA) faculty experiences with diversity with a particular focus on why those HBCU CoA faculty chose to become multiculturally competent or not.
Tecnologías digitales, inteligencia artificial, y biotecnologías en la composición musical
Authors: Rosales Peña Alfaro Cuauhtzin Alejandro
Published: September 2023

Las tecnologías han sido una constante en el desarrollo de la composición musical y el arte contemporáneo, por lo que resulta obvio que los nuevos avances digitales se incorporen en la producción artística y musical. Desde cómputos convencionales, algoritmos más complejos que decantan en la inteligencia artificial hasta el uso de biotecnologías y cómputos no convencionales, los compositores y artistas se han servido de distintas herramientas para crear obras acorde con los tiempos e innovaciones en que vivimos. En este trabajo se parte del estudio de cómo las tecnologías computacionales (convencionales y no convencionales), la inteligencia artificial (AI) y las biológicas se incorporado en el ámbito de la composición musical a partir del uso de algoritmos probabilísticos, lenguaje autogenerativo y modelos de aprendizaje, así como la inserción de tecnologías biológicas y organismos vivos para producir música u otras formas artísticas híbridas. El uso de muchos de estos soportes artístico-tecnológico-musicales es, de hecho, territorio que los músicos siguen explorando, por lo que se pretende abonar a la investigación en este tema. El principal objetivo es abrir la discusión sobre cómo la música hace suyas tecnologías aparentemente ajenas a ella, como herramientas que coadyuven a la producción artística haciéndolas parte de su poética y discurso. Además, la manera en que se reflexiona sobre la vida, la naturaleza e, incluso, el medio ambiente, a partir del arte y la música como propuestas innovadoras y creativas.
Populistisk retorik i mainstream-politiken
Authors: Viklund Jon
Published: September 2023

Har en populistisk retorik tagit sig in i svensk mainstream-politik? Artikeln studerar Ebba Busch, Kristdemokraternas ledare, som under valrörelsen anklagades för att uttrycka sig populistiskt. I vilken mening kan man hävda att så var fallet? Och vilka retoriska strategier använde hon då som kan inordnas under beteckningen populistisk stil? Artikeln utgår från Benjamin Moffitts beskrivning av populistiska drag i den politiska stilen, i kombination med inslag från modern retorisk teori och ritualteori. Den studerar Buschs politiska kommunikation under 2022 års valrörelse, i tal, debatter, utfrågningar samt i kommunikation på sociala medier. Studien använder retorisk närläsning i sina analyser och kan visa att Busch ofta appellerar till ett slags folkbegrepp (i termer av Svenssonlivet, det svenska hjärtlandet mm) som används försåtligt för att skapa konfliktlinjer i debatten och vinna politiska poänger. Hon arbetar medvetet med krisnarrativ som, bland annat, förflyttar krisen till ett existentiellt plan, och med ett berättande som har starka melodramatiska inslag. Hon arbetar till sist med skilda personor, eller ethos-konstruktioner, som rymmer olika roller, ofta till synes oförenliga.
Análisis geoespacial de zonas de amortiguamiento por fumigación aérea de plaguicidas en el cultivo de banano, Costa Rica
Authors: Palomo Cordero Luis , Rodríguez Miranda Reichel , A Hoppin Jane , Wendel de Joode Berna van
Published: September 2023

La aplicación aérea de plaguicidas está permitida en América Latina y Estados Unidos, pero prohibida en la Unión Europea. En Costa Rica, se establece una franja de ≥100 metros sin aplicación aérea, reducible a 30 metros si existe una barrera natural. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar zonas de amortiguamiento y algunas prácticas de aviación agrícola en fincas bananeras del cantón de Matina, Costa Rica, según la reglamentación existente.

Durante el I semestre 2021, se utilizó imágenes satelitales de Google Earth para la fotointerpretación e identificación de barreras naturales del área del estudio. Posteriormente, se visitaron 63 sitios sin barrera natural y se entrevistó a 58 personas vecinas sobre prácticas de fumigación. Se analizó la información recolectada en ArcGIS 10.7.

l adyacentes a viviendas y carreteras. Durante el último mes, el 88% de las personas entrevistadas reportó aplicaciones aéreas a <100 metros de espacios públicos en sitios sin, o a <30 metros de espacios públicos en sitios con, una barrera natural. Además, 43% indicó haber observado trabajadores dentro del campo de cultivo durante aplicaciones por vía aérea, y 59% en condiciones ventosas. Se estimó un 3,3 km2 de cultivos de banano sembrados en áreas de protección.

Los resultados sugieren que las empresas bananeras del cantón de Matina frecuentemente incumplen la regulación costarricense de aviación agrícola. Los sistemas de información geográfica forman una valiosa herramienta para fortalecer la implementación de legislaciones ambientales en América Latina.
Synthesis and in vitro activity tests of N-benzoyl-N'-phenylthiourea derivatives as macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Authors: Kesuma Dini , Putra Galih S. , Yuniarta Tegar A. , Suhud Farida , Sumartha I G.A. , Boengas Sawitri , Sulistyowaty Melanny I. , Kok Tjie
Published: September 2023

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 resulted in widespread mortalities due to cytokine storms in the affected patients. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is one of the most interesting targets in developing anti-COVID-19 drugs. Some thiourea compounds have been identified as having potential as MIF inhibitors. Aims: To investigate MIF inhibitory activity of N-benzoyl-N'-phenylthiourea derivatives. Methods: The study consists of in-silico activity prediction of designed compounds using a molecular docking approach against MIF protein (PDB ID: 1LJT). Afterwards, the designed compounds were synthesized and tested in vitro using the tautomerase activity approach. Results: The molecular docking study showed that all designed compounds possess comparable docking scores to the native ligand of the protein. MIF Assay performed on compounds (1) and (2) indicated a decrease in tautomerase activity of the MIF target protein of only 10.1 and 6.2%, respectively, compared to the positive control. Conclusions: In silico results predicted better bioactivity against MIF protein, but the result does not translate to the in vitro assay, where two of the designed compounds possess only low inhibitory activity.
Clinical and laboratory factors associated with the presence of dysmorphic oocytes in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles
Authors: Kim Tae Eun , Lee Hyun Kyung , Jee Byung Chul
Published: September 2023

Objective: This study investigated the clinical and laboratory factors associated with the presence of dysmorphic oocytes in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles.Methods: The study involved 200 ICSI cycles, performed from 2020 to 2021, that yielded at least one mature oocyte. Clinical characteristics and ovarian stimulation methods were compared between 68 cycles with at least one dysmorphic oocyte (the dysmorphic group) and 132 cycles with normal-form oocytes only (the non-dysmorphic group). Dysmorphic oocytes were characterized by dark cytoplasm, cytoplasmic granularity, cytoplasmic vacuoles, refractile bodies in the cytoplasm, smooth endoplasmic reticulum in the cytoplasm, an oval shape, an abnormal zona pellucida, a large perivitelline space, debris in the perivitelline space, or an abnormal polar body.Results: The ages of the women, indications for in vitro fertilization, serum anti-Müllerian hormone levels, and rates of current ovarian endometrioma were similar between the dysmorphic and non-dysmorphic groups. In both groups, the three ovarian stimulation regimens, two types of pituitary suppression, and total gonadotropin dose were employed similarly. However, the dual-trigger method was used more frequently in the dysmorphic group (67.6% vs. 50%, p=0.024). The dysmorphic group contained significantly more immature oocytes and exhibited significantly lower oocyte maturity (50% vs. 66.7%, p=0.001) than the non-dysmorphic cycles. Within the dysmorphic group, significantly lower oocyte maturity was found in the cycles using a dual-trigger, but not in those with a human chorionic gonadotropin trigger.Conclusion: ICSI cycles with dysmorphic oocytes are closely associated with reduced oocyte maturity. This association was observed exclusively in dual-trigger cycles.
Halogenated Organic Compounds
Authors: Smith Brian C.
Published: September 2023

Almost all of the compounds whose spectra we have discussed so far in this column series have contained carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen only. However, there are a number of important compounds that contain other elements that are still considered organic, such as halogenated organics. In this column, we will discuss the spectra of halogenated compounds generally, then specifically discuss the spectra of some common halogenated polymers.
The Relationship Between the Presence of Helicobacter Pylori and Serum Neopterin Levels
Authors: Dülgeroğlu Yakup , Bilgehan Gökhan
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışma ile hücresel immünite ve oksidatif stres belirteci olarak kabul edilen neopterin serum seviyelerinin hem inflamasyona hem de oksidatif stres artışına neden olan Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) varlığı ile ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 53 kronik gastritli hasta ve 14 sağlıklı gönüllü dahil edilmiştir. Histopatolojik inceleme sonucuna göre kronik gastritli hastalar H. pylori pozitif (n=24) ve H. pylori negatif (n=29) olarak iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Neopterin ölçümleri HPLC cihazıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Serum neopterin seviyelerinin gruplar arasında farklı olup olmadığı ve neopterin ile H. pylori sayısı, inflamasyonun derecesi ve aktivitesinin ilişkili olup olmadığı uygun istatistiksel yöntemler ile analiz edilmiştir.

Bulgular: Serum neopterin düzeyi H. pylori pozitif olan kronik gastritli hasta grubunda daha yüksek olsa da gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (P=0.369). Serum neopterin seviyeleri ile H. pylori sayısı, inflamasyonun derecesi ve aktivitesi arasında bir korelasyon tespit edilmemiştir (P>0.05).

Sonuç: Serum neopterin seviyeleri H. Pylori pozitif ya da negatif olan kronik gastritli hastalarda sağlıklı kontrollere kıyasla değişmemektedir. Neopterin düzeylerinin H. pylori pozitifliğinin ya da kronik gastritin bir belirteci olarak kullanılamayacağı düşünülmüştür.
Biochemical Markers in Determining the Risk of Intensive Care Unit Admission in COVID-19
Authors: Yardım Meltem , Deniz Levent , Kayalp Damla , Çelik Nilüfer , Kahya Burcu Ulaş
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Korona virüs enfeksiyonu olan hastalarda yoğun bakım ünitesi (YBÜ) gereksinimi için prediktif belirteçlerin belirlenmesi amaçlandı.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma, Yerköy Devlet Hastanesi'ne koronavirüs tanısı ile yatırılan hastaların verilerinden retrospektif olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışmaya COVID-19 tanılı toplam 170 hasta dahil edildi. Toraks bilgisayarlı tomografi (BT), hematolojik veriler, karaciğer ve böbrek fonksiyon testleri, lipid profilleri, bazal hormon verileri ve bazı vitamin düzeyleri değerlendirildi. Cinsiyet, yaş ve hastanede kalış süreleri belirlendi. Biyokimyasal parametreler ile YBÜ yatış riski arasındaki bağımsız ilişkinin varlığı binary lojistik regresyon analizi ile araştırıldı.

Bulgular: Hastaların ortalama yaşı 69,12±13,72 yıl idi. 145 (%85,3) hasta şifa ile hastaneden taburcu edildi, 25 (%14,7) hasta ise yoğun bakım ihtiyacı nedeniyle başka bir hastaneye sevk edildi. Hastanede ortalama kalış süresi 5 (1-64) gündü. 143 (%84,1) hastada toraks BT'de patoloji saptandı. Hastanede kalış süresi, sevk edilen hastalarda taburcu edilen hastalara göre anlamlı olarak daha düşük saptandı (p<0,001). Koroner arter hastalığı (KAH) yüzdesi yoğun bakım gereksinimi olan hastalarda anlamlı olarak yüksekti (p=0,010). Yoğun bakım gereksinimi olan ve olmayan hastalar arasında yaş, cinsiyet ve BT bulguları açısından anlamlı fark bulunmadı. Trombosit sayısı (p=0,004) ve monosit yüzdesi (p=0,018) YBÜ gereksinimi olan hastalarda anlamlı olarak düşük, Laktat Dehidrogenaz (LDH) anlamlı olarak yüksekti (p=0,007).

Sonuç: COVID-19 tanısı ile yatırılan hastalarda LDH artışı, trombosit ve monositte azalma ve eşlik eden KAH varlığı yoğun bakım ihtiyacı açısından uyarıcı olabilir.
Lectoescritura: Bases para la Adquisición y Dominio de las destrezas lingüísticas
Authors: Noblecilla Olaya Ana Jacqueline , Torres Torres Isabel Magali , Verzosi Vargas Paulina Iralda , Muñoz Leal Armando Federico , Vásquez Rodríguez Narcisa del Pilar
Published: September 2023

La investigación respecto a la lectoescritura: bases para la adquisición y dominio de las destrezas lingüísticas lectoescritura, en la actualidad es una temática de gran preocupación debido a que, se evidencian falencias en la adquisición de la lectoescritura como parte del proceso de aprendizaje en los estudiantes. Razón por la cual urge emprender una búsqueda investigativa y posibles vías que permitan solucionar el problema evidenciado en la Escuela de Educación Básica Miguel Valverde de la ciudad de Milagro, específicamente en los estudiantes de básica elemental. La investigación tiene el objetivo de mejorar la lectoescritura por medio del uso de las técnicas activas, lo que fortalecerá el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en los estudiantes de tercer año de E.G.B. Para lograr el objetivo propuesto, se empleó una metodología descriptiva, la misma que a través de la aplicación de las técnicas investigativas como lo es la entrevista a los docentes y una ficha de observación, permitieron obtener de primera mano la información y conocer las causas y consecuencias del problema detectado. En este sentido se propuso como medio de solución una propuesta con técnicas activas enfocadas en mejorar la lectoescritura, base primordial para adquirir y desarrollar las destrezas en el proceso de aprendizaje.
Índice de calidad del servicio técnico basado en la percepción de usuarios residenciales en sistemas de distribución eléctrica
Authors: Schweickardt Gustavo
Published: September 2023

En el presente trabajo se propone la construcción de un índice de calidad del servicio técnico (CST) sustentado en la percepción de los usuarios residenciales en un sistema de distribución eléctrica. Para ello, es empleado un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales estimado mediante la técnica de mínimos cuadrados parciales (PLS-SEM). Confirmada la bondad de ajuste del mismo, tanto en el modelo de medida como en el estructural, se procede a la determinación de los puntajes factoriales que resultan para el constructo dependiente, referido como CST, permitiendo el cálculo de un indicador asociado a la percepción de la calidad en cuestión para cada usuario residencial que integra la muestra, considerada representativa.  Estos resultados se comparan con los obtenidos construyendo índices a partir de la técnica de Análisis de Componentes Principales (ACP) sobre la misma muestra, planteando cuatro enfoques diferentes de composición, congruentes con la observación práctica en esta clase de sistemas. Los datos empleados corresponden a un sistema real de distribución perteneciente a la ciudad de Bariloche, Argentina, obtenidos de una encuesta realizada en el año 2021.
Dampak Intensitas Bermain Online Game Terhadap Motivasi Belajar dan Perilaku Sosial Anak
Authors: Larasati Erlyn Dwi , Kanzunnudin Mohammad , Pratiwi Ika Ari
Published: September 2023

Salah satu dampak perkembangan teknologi yaitu kemunculan game online. Game online merupakan salah satu permainan yang disukai oleh semua kalangan. Adanya game ini berdampak terhadap motivasi belajar dan perilaku sosial anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis intensitas bermain game online anak dan dampaknya terhadap motivasi belajar dan perilaku sosial anak di Dukuh Bancak. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Sumber data primer adalah anak usia 9-12 tahun dan orang tua. Sumber data sekunder berasal dari dokumentasi penelitian, catatan lapangan dan pendukung lainnya. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil analisis dalam penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa intensitas bermain game online berbeda- beda. Intensitas bermain game yang semakin lama, maka semakin banyak pula dampak yang dihasilkan dalam bermain game online. Salah satu dampaknya yakni menurunnya motivasi belajar anak. Anak yang menghabiskan banyak waktunya untuk bermain game, maka anak tersebut tidak sempat belajar dan akhirnya malas belajar. Selain berdampak terhadap motivasi belajar, dampak game online juga dapat mempengaruhi perilaku sosial anak. Sebagian besar subjek yang bermain game online dapat berdampak bagi perilaku sosialnya, antara lain sikap pembangkangan, agresi, berselisih atau bertengkar, menggoda, persingan, kerjasama, tingkah laku berkuasa, mementingkan diri sendiri dan empati.
Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Garis Bilangan Untuk Meningkatkan Komunikasi Matematis dan Hasil Belajar
Authors: Nurfaizah Aini , Handoyo Luisa Diana , Rahadiyanto Ridwan
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan peningkatan komunikasi matematis dan hasil belajar matematika pengurangan peserta didik kelas I SD Kanisius Kembaran melalui model Problem Based Learning (PBL) berbantuan garis bilangan. Jenis penelitian adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Subjek penelitian kelas I SD Kanisius Kembaran tahun ajaran 2022/2023 berjumlah 15 peserta didik. Teknik Pengumpulan data observasi dan tes. Analisis data menggunakan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan hasil observasi komunikasi matematis rata-rata klasikal prasiklus 20% menjadi 68% pada siklus I dan meningkat menjadi 97% pada siklus II. Terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar matematika pengurangan rata-rata klasikal prasiklus 40% meningkat 67% pada siklus I dan meningkat menjadi 100% pada siklus II. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan model Problem Based Learning berbantuan garis bilangan dapat meningkatkan komunikasi matematis dan hasil belajar peserta didik mata pelajaran matematika pengurangan kelas I SD Kanisius Kembaran.
Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Untuk Mengukur Kemampuan Berpikir Analitis Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Pertanian
Authors: Andriani Reni , Lume Lume
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan instrumen penilaian terhadap kemampuan berpikir analitis yang tervalidasi dan mahasiswa fakultas pertanian. Pengembangan instrumen tes mengadopsi model 4-D yang dikembangkan oleh Thiagrajan, Semmel & Semmel meliputi tahap Define, Design, Development, dan Disseminate. Desain uji coba produk terdiri dari validasi produk dan uji coba instrumen tes. Subjek uji coba produk meliputi 28 mahasiswa (7 laki-laki dan 21 perempuan). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan instrumen yang layak digunakan sesuai dengan aspek-aspek hasil respon pengguna yang sangat baik. karakteristik instrumen tes yang dikembangkan terdiri dari 15 butir soal uraian materi hidrokarbon pada mata kuliah kimia dasar. Kemampuan berpikir analitis yang dicapai mahasiswa dari tertinggi ke terendah yaitu kemampuan membedakan, menghubungkan, dan mengorganisasi.
COVİD-19 Salgınında Gündeme Gelen Nadir Enfeksiyon Mukormikoza Genel Bir Bakış
Authors: ÖZEN Yeliz
Published: September 2023

Mukormikoz özellikle immunkompromize hasta grubunda çeşitli klinik tablolara yol açan akut seyirli ve mortalitesi yüksek fırsatçı bir enfeksiyondur. İnvaziv fungal enfeksiyonlar içinde aspergillus ve candida enfeksiyonlarından sonra üçüncü sırada yer alır. Covid-19 salgını sırasında Hindistan’da ani artış gösteren ve endişe yaratan mukormikoz vakaları hastalığın tedavisinde uygulanan immunsupresif tedavilerle ilişkilendirilmiş, Covid-19 vakalarında prevelansı %0,3-%0,8 saptanmıştır.Mukormikozun tanı ve tedavisinde, ilerlemelere rağmen mortalite halen oldukça yüksek (%40-80) olup riskli hasta gruplarında, mukormikozun akılda tutulması erken tanı için önemlidir.
SHORT-MID TERM RETROSPECTIVE RESULTS OF UNICONDYLAR KNEE ARTHROPLASTY SURGERY APPLIED IN PATIENTS WITH MEDIAL COMPARTMENT ARTHROSIS OF THE KNEE
Authors: ÇETİN Onur , KAYALI Cemil , GÖK Murat , KARAHAN Gökhan , YAMAK Kamil
Published: September 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare of preoperative and postoperative clinical and radiological findings of the patients with medial compartmental artrosis who underwent the surgery of the unicondylar knee prosthesis. Decrease or disappearance of patient's pain level, assessment of the quality of life of these patients and Knee Society Score (KSS), KSS function score and VAS score compared in both groups.

Materials and methods: Between January 2014 and December 2017 in the Orthopaedic Clinic of Health Sciences University Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, patients who underwent Unicondyler Knee Arthroplasty surgery due to medial compartmental arthrosis were included in the study. Retrospectively, demographic data, weight bearing anteroposterior-lateral knee x-ray graphics, orthoroentgenogram, KSS and VAS scores, preoperative and postoperative knee range of motions were recorded.

Results: 44 knees of the 38 patients are evaluated, the mean age of the 44 cases was 57.09 years. Of the 44 cases, the mean follow-up period was 40,08 months. According to the Knee Society Score system, the preoperative score was 55.64 and postoperative 83.32; the KSS function score was 83.75 before the operation and 93.98 postoperatively. The mean range of motion was 107.61 degrees preoperatively and 118.52 degrees postoperatively.

Conclusion: The short-mid-term results of our cases are similar as literature which compares Knee Society Score and the radiographical evaluation. Unicondylar knee arthroplasty can be performed in selected appropriated cases.
Hubungan Antara Game Online Dengan Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa
Authors: Kusuma Pintanendra Sari
Published: September 2023

Artikel ini berisikan tentang pengaruh game online terhadap prestasi akademik Mahasiswa. Game online sendiri merupakan wadah bermain yang sangat digemari remaja, dimana game online sendiri mempunyai beberapa daya tarik yang membuat remaja lebih memilih bermain dari pada mengerjakan tugas tepat waktu, hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan banyaknya mahasiswa menghabiskan waktu di depan computer maupun smartphone dari pada buku, sehingga menyebabkan aktivitas perkuliahan terganggu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menjelaskan dan mendiskripsikan faktor-faktor penyebab remaja lebih suka game online, serta mengidentifikasi pengaruh game online terhadap prestasi akademik dan mendiskripsikan cara mengatasi kecanduan game online. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, telah ditentukan sendiri oleh peneliti sesuai dengan latar dan tujuan dalam penelitian, adapun informan di ambil berdasarkan kriteria yang dalam penelitian tersebut adalah pemain game online. Dari hasil penelitian yang ditemukan faktor-faktor penyebab game online lebih disukai adalah game online lebih menarik daripada pelajaran disekolah, pengaruhnya bagi prestasi remaja tersebut yaitu menurunya prestasi akademik, dan cara mengatasi kecanduan game online yaitu kontrol dari orang tua sangat diperlukan terutama pada mahasiswa yang tidak tinggal bersama orang tua, dan bisa di tekankan untuk dapat memperoleh nilai akademik yang baik.
Tatortarbeit
Authors: Stricker Johannes
Published: September 2023

Umsichtig und spurenschonend
Das Buch stellt die wichtigsten Aspekte der Tatortarbeit kompakt und übersichtlich dar. Gerade das umsichtige, spurenschonende Verhalten der zuerst am Tatort eingesetzten Beamtinnen und Beamten entscheidet über die weitere Qualität der Ermittlungen.

Begriff und Bedeutung des Tatortes
Der Autor erläutert zunächst den Begriff und die Bedeutung des Tatortes im juristischen und im kriminalistischen Sinne. Neben dem grundsätzlichen Verhalten am Tatort werden die Maßnahmen, die unmittelbar nach Kenntnisnahme eines kriminalistisch relevanten Sachverhaltes erforderlich sind, behandelt.

Wie wird dokumentiert?
Bei der Dokumentation des Tatortes zeigt der Verfasser die unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten von Fotografie, Beschreibung, Skizzen und digitalen Hilfsmitteln auf.

Die Spurensuche
Weitere Aspekte bei der Tatortarbeit sind die Spurensuche und die anschließende Sicherung ausgewählter Spuren. Das Kapitel hierzu listet die Grundsätze der Suche und die Besonderheiten verschiedener Spurenarten wie z.B. DNA-Spuren, Faser- oder Werkzeugspuren auf.

Mit Tatortbeispielen
Neben weiteren Abschnitten zu den rechtlichen Aspekten, schriftlichen Arbeiten und möglichen Fehlerquellen beschreibt der Verfasser abschließend ausgewählte Tatorte. Diese Tatortbeispiele erleichtern den Leserinnen und Lesern die Orientierung an entsprechenden Einsatzorten und ermöglichen so ein rechtssicheres und professionelles Agieren.

Umfassend überarbeitet
Mit der 2. Auflage wurde die Broschüre umfassend überarbeitet und erweitert. Alle Änderungen der StPO seit Erscheinen der Vorauflage sind berücksichtigt. Neu hinzugekommen sind ein Kapitel zum sorgfältigen Umgang mit Asservaten und eine Übersicht über den Umgang mit minderjährigen Personen am Tatort.

Handliches Format für die Einsatzkräfte
Durch das handliche Format bietet das Buch überall Zugriff auf die wichtigsten Informationen zur Tatortarbeit. Es dient vor allem den Beamtinnen und Beamten im Wach- und Wechseldienst sowie in der Kriminalpolizei als Nachschlagewerk und Checkliste. Dank seiner Gliederung, insbesondere bei der Darstellung der einzelnen Spuren, eignet sich der Leitfaden auch als Lernhilfe für Studium und Ausbildung.
„Inability to pay" im EU-Kartellrecht
Authors: Skreti Olympia
Published: September 2023

This work investigates the inability to pay of fine addressees in antitrust enforcement by the European Commission according to point 35 of the 2006 Fining Guidelines. The study deals with the most important theoretical approaches to competition in order to explain the significance of ordoliberal concept of freedom in competition, the role of efficiency and the limits of deterrence with regard to the ability to pay of fine addressees. In this context, concrete proposals for the application of point 35 of the Fining Guidelines are formulated. In parallel, this work examines the use of various sanction options in connec-tion with the inability to pay.
Soziale Marktwirtschaft in der digitalen Zukunft
Authors: Holtmannspötter Dirk , Heimeshoff Ulrich , Haucap Justus , Loebert Ina , Busch Christoph , Hoffknecht Andreas
Published: September 2023

This book contains the results of a strategic forecast conducted for the Federal Ministry of Economics on the implications of digitalisation for the social market economy with a time horizon until 2035. Foresight method-ology is used to develop road maps for eight key technologies as well as six scenarios on topics such as the platform economy, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and sustainability. Potential future impacts of digitalisa-tion are analysed, and economic and regulatory policy options are derived from this. This interdisciplinary cooperative project links expertise from futures research, economics, particularly com-petition economics, and law.
Teacher Perspectives on Effectiveness of Assistive Technology in Supporting Children with Dyslexia Learning Disabilities in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Ayodeji Olayemi Obafemi , Ayodele Oluwaseun Ishola
Published: September 2023

Assistive Technology for Children with Learning Disabilities (ATCLD) was developed in response to language and math challenges faced by dyslexic students at Adeola Odutola College. This development follows a needs assessment and focuses on upper secondary schools 1–3. As explained above, assistive technologies (ATs) are commercially available, adapted, or modified to improve, maintain, or enhance the functional abilities of children with disabilities. Unlike many schools in Nigeria, Adeola Odutola College enrolls students diagnosed with learning disabilities and trains them in a mainstream teaching and learning environment. Similarly, the Ministry of Education notes that the Nigerian classroom has diverse students with different abilities and students with special educational needs are often enrolled in mainstream schools. In response to the described dilemma, this study developed a tagged ATCLD with text-to-speech skills that enable compensatory learning that emphasizes repetition. The ATCLD effort followed the following methodology. This means that younger children can create new schemas of information. In addition, text-to-speech and text-to-speech assistive technologies widely used for input and output in this research will be expanded in the future.
Transnational Marriage in Malaysia: Case Study and a Critical Review Based on Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and Narrative Analysis of Topical Stories
Authors: Jana Saim Nor , Sarnon Norulhuda , Abbas Ali , Saadah Mohamad Aun Nur , Idris Afifah
Published: September 2023

This chapter examines child citizenship in transnational marriages involving Malaysian women and foreign spouses. The discussion is based on the critical reviews of the Malaysian laws in regard to transnational marriages and its adherence to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In Malaysia, most marriages are endogamous (within the same ethnic group), but mixed marriages between diverse backgrounds are on the rise. The federal constitution shows differing citizenship provisions for children of transnational marriages based on the gender of the Malaysian spouse, indicating potential gender inequality in the legislation. Therefore, this chapter discusses the importance of addressing transnational marriage issues in line with the ratified CEDAW, which Malaysia adopted in August 1995. The review focuses on Malaysian mothers with non-Malaysian citizen children and identifies five themes from the data: divorce-related emotional distress, lack of awareness of child citizenship status, unresponsiveness from authorities, prioritizing child welfare, and uncertainty about the future. Gender inequality in legislative provisions impacting mothers and children with different nationalities is highlighted. The review urges the government to take decisive action to comply with the convention and ensure justice for affected mothers and their children.
Explaining the Obstacles of Interprofessional Communications of Nurses and Paramedics: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Faseleh Jahromi Mohsen , Eslami Akbar Rasool , Badiyepeymaiejahromi Zohreh , Khajepour Morteza
Published: September 2023

Background: Interprofessional communication between nurses and paramedics is a crucial and challenging issue for safe and effective patient care, but it has not been addressed enough. The most important action for improving these communications is to identify their obstacles and challenges. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explain the obstacles to interprofessional communications between nurses and paramedics. Methods: This study used the qualitative content analysis method. The participants of this research were 11 nurses and paramedics who were selected using purposeful sampling and took part in semi-structured in-depth interviews. The data were collected from May to September 2022. Data analysis was carried out by the conventional content analysis method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. Guba and Lincoln’s criteria were used to assess the rigor and accuracy of the collected data. Results: The findings of this research disclosed 3 main themes; human resources challenges, lack of coordination between nursing and paramedics departments, and emergency situations. Conclusions: The challenges of interprofessional communication between nurses and paramedics are influenced by different human and managerial factors, and identifying them is a significant step toward improving this communication. With regard to the findings of this study, managers and planners of healthcare centers can mitigate challenging factors and improve the communication between nurses and paramedical staff and, therefore, prepare the context for high-quality care of patients and boost the satisfaction of health professionals with their work conditions.
Evaluation of bull breeding soundness examination
Authors: Roberts Jennifer N. , Grooms Daniel L. , Thompson Eileen R. , Huff Andrew G.
Published: September 2023

Records from 2,887 bull breeding soundness examination conducted at Michigan State University from 2007-2017 were analyzed to validate, verify, and evaluate the process. All bulls were examined using Society for Theriogenology Bull Breeding Soundness guidelines. With a conservative α of .001, nominal logistic regression was used to identify influential factors and potential sources of bias, and determine predictive accuracy of the breeding soundness examination itself in classifying reproductive potential. Of 2,887 records evaluated, 82% of bulls were classified as satisfactory potential breeders, 3% unsatisfactory, and 15% deferred. Factors identified as influential in final classification of bulls included season, veterinarian bias, presence of white blood cells, and percent morphologically normal sperm. Season of year and presence of white blood cells in ejaculate significantly affected the outcome. Routine and consistent evaluation of bulls is important for economic success of beef cow-calf operations. Further studies are needed to determine if the seasonal effect is related to ambient temperature or underlying physiology of spermatogenesis in the bull. Some components of the breeding soundness examination may be unnecessary. We concluded that veterinarians and farmers could save time and money by reducing the number of data collection points while increasing reproductive potential of the herd by using only influential factors in the process. Breeding soundness examination has been useful in evaluation of reproductive potential in bulls; however, alternate formulas of reproductive potential may have higher predictive accuracy and validity and may be more cost effective.
Lactational anestrus in Caribbean donkeys
Authors: Peterson Erik W. , Roberts Brandi N. , Cameron-Blake Ninian J. , Gilbert Robert O. , French Hilari M.
Published: September 2023

Lactational anestrus is common in many species, but not in equids. This case report documents an unusual finding of eight donkeys (from a group of 25) on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts that remained anestrus after foaling during the physiological breeding season. Twenty-five feral female donkeys in advanced pregnancy were acquired. No breeding history was known and all pregnancies were monitored via weekly transabdominal ultrasonography. All jennies foaled without complications and weekly transrectal ultrasonographic examinations were conducted to monitor uterine involution and cyclicity. Four foals died from septicemia within the first week and all of their dams soon re-established ovarian cyclicity. Thirteen jennies had a foal heat with overt signs of estrus within 2 weeks after foaling, then returned to normal cyclicity. However, the remaining eight jennies did not ovulate or display signs of estrus until their foals were weaned, ~4 months later. Following weaning, all eight jennies promptly returned to normal cyclicity. That these eight jennies returned to normal cyclicity following weaning supported our diagnosis of lactational anestrus during the physiological breeding season, a phenomenon apparently never reported in donkeys.
Case report: bilateral indirect inguinal herniation in a male alpaca
Authors: Nobre Humberto , Rush Jessica , Jensen Rochelle , Stockler Jenna , Edmondson Misty , Gard Julie
Published: September 2023

Inguinal hernias are extremely rare in male South American Camelids (SACs). It is important to differentiate and classify herniation, since treatment depends on the diagnosis. Hernias can be either congenital or acquired. Congenital hernias are due to defects during embryogenesis, whereas acquired hernias occur postnatally due to trauma, dilation and/or weakness of soft tissue. Hernias are further classified as direct or indirect. Direct herniation occurs when herniated contents go through a tear or rent in tissue. Direct herniation is usually an emergency, due to strangulation of hernial content, warranting immediate surgical correction. Indirect herniation occurs when the herniated content goes through a normal anatomical structure. Although indirect herniation is usually not considered an emergency, they still warrant surgical correction. Males have a predisposition to indirect inguinal herniation; although this condition is not documented in females, they can have direct inguinal herniation. A sexually intact male alpaca was presented with a history of depression, decreased body condition score, diarrhea, and intermittent rear leg lameness. Bilateral scrotal enlargement was observed, with palpable content in the inguinal region. The condition was classified as an acquired, indirect inguinal hernia. After reducing the hernia by a prescrotal approach a bilateral orchiectomy was performed.
Vaginopexy: a new look at an old technique
Authors: Sidelinger Darcie R. , Walters F. Kevin , Hopper Richard M. , King E. Heath
Published: September 2023

Vaginal and cervicovaginal prolapse are common in cattle. Once the prolapse has been reduced, several retention methods can be employed. Each method has benefits, as well as limitations. This article introduces a novel modification to an established technique and discusses advantages and disadvantages compared to other options.
GÖÇÜN 62. YILINDA ALMANYA’DA TÜRKLERİN VE TÜRKÇENİN GELECEĞİ
Authors: NAKİBOĞLU Meryem
Published: September 2023

31 Ekim 1961 yılında milyonlarca Türk Avrupa’nın gelişmiş birçok ülkesine göç etti. Göç olgusu gerek Türkiye gerekse Avrupa ülkeleri için pek çok değişimi de beraberinde getirdi. Süreç içinde sosyal, kültürel, iktisadi, siyasi, eğitim, ana dili eğitimi, dini ve milli değerler konusunda yeni sorunlarla karşılaştılar. Geçici olarak gittikleri Avrupa ülkelerinde kalıcı yaşama geçen Türkler göçün 62. yılında Avrupa’da 4. nesil olarak yaşamlarını sürdürmektedir. Türkiye, Avrupa’daki vatandaşlarının geleceğine dönük kalıcı altyapı sağlayamamıştır ve göçle birlikte ortaya çıkan pek çok sorun hala çözüm beklemektedir. Özellikle ana dili eğitimi, Türkiye’nin halâ kalıcı çözüm üretemediği en önemli meselelerin başında gelmektedir. Ana dil, bireyin dünyaya gelişi ile ebeveyn tarafından kendisine kazandırılan “miras dildir”. Ana dilini kaybeden ebeveyn dünyaya getirdiği nesillere dilin temsil ettiği değerleri kazandıramaz. Bireyin doğup büyüdüğü aile, toplum, sosyal çevre, okul, kitle iletişim araçları ve diğer unsurlar bireye ana dilini konuşma imkânı vermiyorsa, bu durumda birey için “ana dili” hiçbir anlam ifade etmeyecektir. Miras dili, toplumların kimlik dilidir. Anadili olmadan toplumlar kimliğini muhafaza edemezler. Türkiye, Avrupa’daki vatandaşlarının geleceğine dönük ana dili, kültürel kimlik ve inanç değerlerini koruma konusunda kalıcı alt yapı hazırlayamamış ve yeni nesil Türklerin Avrupa’daki geleceği kaygı verici boyutlara ulaşmıştır. 3. ve 4. nesil Türklerin hayatından tamamen silinen Türkçe ana dili özelliğini kaybetmiş, konuşulmadığı zaman eksikliği fark edilmeyen pasif dil haline gelmiştir. Giderek ana dilinden uzaklaşan nesiller yaşadığı hâkim toplumun dili ile konuşan, düşünen ve yaşayan asimile toplum olma yolunda hızla ilerlemektedir. Bu çalışmada, göçün 62. yılında Avrupa’da Türkçenin ve Türklerin geleceği Almanya örneği ile incelenmiştir.
New species of Palpimanus Dufour, 1820 from India (Araneae: Palpimanidae, Palpimaninae), with a catalogue of the Indian palpimanid fauna
Authors: Tripathi Rishikesh , Sankaran Pradeep M. , Kuni Nikhil , Sudhikumar Ambalaparambil V.
Published: September 2023

Two new species of Palpimanus Dufour, 1820 are described from India: P. godawan Tripathi & Sankaran sp. nov. (♂♀), collected from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, and P. maldhok Kuni, Tripathi & Sankaran sp. nov. (♂♀), collected from Maharashtra. Images of the endogyne and male palp of the holotype and paratype of P. narsinhmehtai Parajapati, Hun & Raval, 2021 are presented to facilitate its identification. A key to Indian species of Palpimanus and a catalogue of Indian palpimanid spiders are provided. The current distribution of all the known Indian palpimanid spiders is mapped.
Breast Stereotactic Excision Results
Authors: Ünal Özdemir Zehra , Gül Mehmet Onur
Published: September 2023

Objective: Suspicious microcalcifications detected in mammographic examinations may appear as early signs of breast malignancies. Microcalcifications that appear only on mammography and are not accompanied by any ultrasonographic mass should be excised after marking with a stereotactic wire, and pathological examination should be performed. In this study, we aimed to analyze the stereotactic biopsy results and share their findings.
Methods: Lesions with suspicious microcalcifications on mammography (Figure 1) and in which no mass image was detected in the ultrasonographic response were evaluated retrospectively between January 2016 and December 2022. Excision was applied to the patients after marking with mammography and stereotactic wire. Removal of the suspicious microcalcification area was confirmed by radiography of the specimen in all patients. Pathological examination results of the patients, whether re-excision was made, tumor diameter in cases with malignancy, and follow-up periods of the patients were evaluated.
Results: A total of 54 patients who underwent excision due to microcalcification were evaluated in the study. Malignancy was detected in 15 (27.7%) patients. The most common ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) was detected. Re-excision was performed in 4 (26.6%) patients, and mastectomy was performed in 2 (13.3%) patients with malignancy. The median tumor diameter of malignant lesions was 9 mm. The mean follow-up period of the patients was found to be 42.46+16.44 months.
Conclusion: Suspicious microcalcification areas detected in mammographic examinations, lack of ultrasonographic visibility, and biopsy with another minimally invasive method should be excised after marking with a stereotactic wire. This procedure is an effective method that allows early diagnosis of malignancies.