bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A review on the evolution of Portland cement and chemical admixtures in Brazil
Authors: Natalli Juliana Fadini , Thomaz Eduardo Christo Silveira , Mendes Júlia Castro , Peixoto Ricardo André Fiorotti
Published: July 2021

abstract: Over the years, Portland cement concretes have undergone increasing demands for constructability, cost, quality, and environmental impact. These demands were met, mainly, through changes in the cement composition and the introduction of chemical admixtures. In this sense, through a literature review, the authors sought to create a collection of information on the evolution of these materials and their standards from 1937 to 2020 in Brazil . This work is part of a research project that aims to elaborate a dating protocol for Brazilian concretes. From the review conducted, the authors observed that the absence of systematic records in the Brazilian civil construction sector hinders the attempt to create a chronology of the development of concrete in the country. In addition, we concluded that the knowledge of the evolution of Portland cement and chemical admixtures is relevant information that can assist in concrete dating processes. The reliable comparison data, posteriorly combined with microstructural characterisation techniques, may lay the basis for an effective dating methodology.
M-N interaction curves for rectangular concrete-filled steel tube columns subjected to uniaxial bending moments
Authors: Fernandes Matheus , De Nardin Silvana , Almeida Filho Fernando Menezes de
Published: July 2021

abstract: In this paper, a computational code was developed to obtain M-N interaction curves for rectangular concrete-filled steel tube columns considering the strain compatibility in the cross-section. Considering the composite section subjected to uniaxial bending moments, expressions were developed to determine normal force, moment resistance, neutral axis depth and components resistance of cross-section. Such expressions were implemented in a computational tool developed to the authors and that allows to obtain the M-N pairs of strength. The steel and concrete ultimate strains were defined with the aid of the Brazilian standard for reinforced concrete structures ABNT NBR 6118. The obtained results were compared to simplified curves defined according to the theoretical models of ABNT NBR 8800, ABNT NBR 16239, EN 1994-1-1 and literature data. The proposed model showed good agreement with literature results and had good precision to estimate the ultimate moment values. To further understand the resistance of composite columns under uniaxial bending moments, parametric study was performed to evaluate the influence of the compressive strength of concrete, yielding strength of steel and steel area ratio on M-N interaction curves. The results indicate that the yielding strength of steel and the steel area ratio were the variables that most influenced the values of composite columns resistance (normal force and bending moment).
On the nature of adjectives: evidence from Dinka
Authors: Blum Mirella L.
Published: July 2021

This paper presents a description of the adjective class in Dinka, and an exploration of its typological relevance to the existence of adjectives cross-linguistically. In Dinka, a subset of intransitive verbs can be defined by two morphophonological characteristics. The overwhelming majority of these are property concepts, despite the fact that the defining characteristics are unrelated to semantic properties. This calls into question whether or not properties provide a useful semantic context in the investigation of adjectives, even in languages where the adjective class is clearly a subclass of another lexical category. While the analysis is based primarily on the Bor South dialect of Dinka, it has been corroborated using evidence from other dialects. Therefore, it is likely that this characterization holds across the language.
Efeitos da meditação sobre os sintomas da ansiedade: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Peixoto Júlia Lago , Guimarães Bruna , Pires Mara Dias , Almeida Júnior Ítalo Antônio de Jesus
Published: July 2021

INTRODUÇÃO: A Ansiedade é um estado subjetivo de medo, apreensão ou tensão em relação a algo desconhecido ou estranho que pode acarretar desconforto psicológico e/ou físico caso ocorra de forma exacerbada e que, segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde, afeta significativamente a população brasileira. É importante lidar com este transtorno com o objetivo de diminuir os danos físicos e psicológicos que ele causa nos indivíduos; para isso, as estratégias de tratamento mais utilizadas são a intervenção medicamentosa e tratamentos não farmacológicos como a terapia, atividade física e a meditação. OBJETIVO: Estudar os efeitos da meditação no tratamento da ansiedade. METODOLOGIA:Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de estudos intervencionais. As bases MEDLINE (Pubmed) e SCIELO foram utilizadas para a coleta de artigos em inglês e português, publicados entre os anos de 2010 e 2020. RESULTADOS: Oito ensaios clínicos randomizados foram selecionados. Os estudos sugerem uma associação positiva entre a prática da meditação e a melhora dos sintomas físicos e psicológicos dos pacientes portadores de transtorno de ansiedade. CONCLUSÃO: De modo geral, a literatura científica evidencia os efeitos benéficos da meditação no tratamento da ansiedade, embora se façam necessárias mais pesquisas sobre o tema.
Умные города на Крайнем Севере: сравнительный анализ Архангельска, Будё, Мурманска и Тромсё
Authors: Ходачек Игорь Александрович , Дельва Кирилл Игоревич , Галустов Кирилл Артемович
Published: July 2021

В статье представлены результаты сравнительного анализа развития «умных» инициатив в четырех северных городах: Архангельск (Россия), Будё (Норвегия), Мурманск (Россия) и Тромсё (Норвегия). Цель сравнения — выявить особенности устойчивого развития северных урбанизированных территорий, связанные с применением технологий умного города, и ценные городские практики, перспективные с точки зрения применения в городах России. Теоретическая рамка статьи основана на выделении в научно-исследовательской литературе двух аналитических измерений или подходов к пониманию умного города: техно-центричного и человеко-центричного. Человеко-центричный подход предполагает активную роль горожан, которая реализуется через механизмы вовлечения и участия. Эмпирическая часть исследования основана на качественном анализе материалов интернет-СМИ и публикаций в научных журналах за 2017–2019 годы. Этот анализ позволяет сконструировать нарративы об «умных» инициативах для каждого из рассматриваемых городов. Данные для исследования были собраны в рамках международного научного проекта SMARTNORTH (Умный Север) в 2019–2020 годах. Результаты сравнения нарративов показывают ключевые контекстуальные отличия в подходах к созданию умных городов: выбранные для анализа города Норвегии тяготеют к человеко-центричному подходу, в то время как рассматриваемые российские города — к техно-центричному. Среди перспективных человеко-центричных городских практик, потенциально применимых в России, можно выделить реализованные в городе Будё «городские лаборатории» (citizen lab), совмещающие в себе возможности онлайн- и офлайн-вовлечения, а также практики геймификации (игрового вовлечения) в транспортном приложении.
KRONİK TOPUK AĞRISI OLAN HASTALARA ULTRASONOGRAFİ EŞLİĞİNDE UYGULANAN POSTERİOR TİBİAL VE SURAL SİNİR PULSED RADYOFREKANS İŞLEMİNİN ETKİNLİĞİ
Authors: KIRÇİÇEK Fahrettin , ALASU Miraç , KIRDEMİR Pakize
Published: July 2021

Amaç

Bu çalışmanın amacı kronik topuk ağrısı olan hastalara

ultrasonografi (USG) eşliğinde uygulanan posterior

tibial ve sural sinir pulsed radyofrekans (PRF) işleminin

ağrı skoruna ve günlük aktiviteye etkisini değerlendirmek

Gereç ve Yöntem

Kronik topuk ağrısı olan ve USG ile posterior tibial ve

sural sinir PRF işlemi uygulanmış 21 hastanın verileri

tarandı. Ağrı değerlendirmesi için sayısal değerlendirme

ölçeği (NRS) ve fonksiyonel kapasite için Amerikan

Ortopedik Ayak-Ayak Bileği Derneği (AOFAS)

skoru kullanıldı. İşlemden önceki değerler ile işlemden

sonraki 1., 3., 6. aylardaki değerler karşılaştırıldı.

Bulgular

Çalışmaya dahil edilen hastaların demografik verilerine

bakıldığında yaş ortalamaları 51,80±10,87’di. 15

kadın 6 erkek olmak üzere toplam 21 hasta çalışmaya

dahil edildi. Hastaların posterior tibial ve sural sinir

PRF işlemi öncesi NRS değerleri ortalama 8,47±0,60,

AOFAS ortalama değerleri 46,71±5,28’di. Hastaların

posterior tibial ve sural sinir PRF işlemi sonrası 1., 3.,

6. aylardaki NRS ve AOFAS değerleri, işlem öncesi

NRS ve AOFAS değerleri ile kıyaslandığında istatistiksel

olarak anlamlı düşük bulundu.

Sonuç

Kronik topuk ağrısı olan hastalara USG eşliğinde

uygulanan posterior tibial sinir ve sural sinir PRF işleminin

6 aylık periyotta hem ağrıya hem de günlük

aktiviteler üzerine olumlu etkisi olduğunu gözlemledik.
Calidad de vida en la vejez. Propuesta metodológica y teórica para su caracterización
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Zuluaga Callejas María Isabel , Galeano Marín María Eumelia ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Saldarriaga Ruiz Gabriel Jaime ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: July 2021

La pregunta por el valor de la vejez y por el bien vivir en esta etapa de la vida ha recorrido la historia de la cultura humana. Desde Cicerón, quien se preguntaba en la Roma republicana por las claves del cómo envejecer con dignidad, hasta las investigaciones de la premio nobel en medicina Rita Levi-Montalcini, quien demostró con su trabajo que nuevas reconexiones neuronales se forman constantemente en la edad adulta y la vejez, lo que les permite a las personas alcanzar logros que, en la juventud, les serían imposibles. Pero este constante preguntarse y responderse por el buen envejecer implica en sí una pregunta más profunda, la pregunta por el buen vivir y el buen morir. En la época moderna, estos interrogantes los hemos traducido en una pregunta no tan filosófica, pero sí más pragmática: la pregunta por la calidad de vida.
Con la casa al hombro. Víctimas, políticas públicas y luchas ciudadanas
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Muñoz Lopera John Mario
Published: July 2021

La historia política de Colombia ha estado atravesada por un contexto de reiteradas confrontaciones bélicas. En medio de las hostilidades tienen lugar violentos procesos de despojo y de expulsión, que afectan principalmente a la población indígena, negra y campesina. En cierta medida, el despojo se convirtió en el mecanismo de adecuación a las necesidades de producción y acumulación que el capitalismo impone y a las estrategias de dominación de los diversos sectores que disputan el poder. Los movimientos migratorios, en su mayoría involuntarios y violentos, no responden a un modelo de desarrollo que persiga intereses comunes de los colombianos. Más bien se han convertido en herramientas que responden a las necesidades de capitales nacionales y transnacionales, y de quienes han ostentado por años el poder político y el poder sobre la tierra. En este libro se pretende analizar el desplazamiento forzado, enlazándolo con una perspectiva de concebir la ciudadanía desde las expresiones de resistencia ciudadana. El marco de análisis será la lucha de esta población por el cumplimiento y la defensa de las políticas públicas incluyentes, que tengan en cuenta su condición de víctimas de un conflicto armado interno.
Role of nitric oxide and endothelial NO synthase in carcinogenesis
Authors: Deryagina V. P. , Rizhova N. I. , Savluchinskaya L. A. , Kirsanov K. I.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Nitric oxide (NO) produced by NO synthases (NOS) is involved in the regulation of vital physiological functions. At the same time, NO and NOS are involved in events associated with the tumor process: mutagenesis, proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, etc., exerting a multidirectional effect on the tumor.

Objectives – analyze and summarize literature data concerning the role of NO and endothelial NOS (eNOS) in the initiation and progression of tumors, as well as in the inhibition of tumor growth.

Materials and methods. In preparing the review, publications of information bases of biomedical literature were used: SciVerse Scopus (538), PubMed (1327), Web of Science (905), Russian Science Citation Index (125).

Results. The molecular mechanisms of the action of NO and its derivatives on the initiation and progression of carcinogenesis have been explored. Numerous factors and conditions regulating the activity of eNOS in health and tumor growth have been analyzed. The molecular signaling pathways through which the pro-tumor effects of NO and eNOS, stimulating angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, are realized, including through the mobilization of stem cells, are considered.

Conclusion. Nitric oxide produced by activated eNOS promotes tumor progression by increasing the proliferation of tumor cells, enhancing the action of pro-angiogenic factors, stimulating angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and metastasis. Selective inhibition of increased eNOS activity may be a promising therapeutic approach aimed at reducing metastasis and tumor growth.
Genetic prognostic factors for neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for colorectal cancer
Authors: Grigorenko V. A. , Kulikov E. P. , Mertsalov S. A. , Kaminsky Yu. D. , Nikiforov A. A. , Sudakov A. I.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. There has been a recent trend toward a gradual increase in the incidence of rectal cancer and a decrease in the average age of patients. These changes interpret the need to personalize treatment in each case.

Objective – to evaluate the association of polymorphic variants of some genes with the results of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy of rectal cancer.

Materials and methods. We analyzed polymorphic variants of MTHFR, XPD, XRCC1, XRCC1, P53, VEGF, EGFR, TNF, CHEK2 and MMP1 genes in 76 patients with rectal cancer who underwent preoperative chemoradiation therapy followed by surgical treatment. Genotyping was performed by DNA isolation from venous blood leukocytes of the subjects followed by polymerase chain reaction with electrophoretic detection of the result.

Results. Statistical analysis of the association of polymorphic variants of the studied genes with the treatment pathomorphosis revealed significance in relation to the MMP1-1607 gene (1G >2G) (p = 0.033). There was also an association of co-carrying polymorphic variants of TNF (G / A) + MMP1 (2G / 2G) genes with grade III–IV therapeutic pathomorphosis (p = 0.007).

Conclusion. Carriage of recessive allele of MMP1 gene can be a predictor of favorable prognosis of preoperative chemoradiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer.
Modification of Algorithm of Directed Graph Paths Decomposition with Schedule
Authors: Zolotarev I.A. , Rasskazova V.A.
Published: July 2021

This study aims to refinement of the oriented graph paths decomposition algorithm. An additional constraint on the balance parameter is considered to take into account the locomotive departure schedule. Also new rule to compute Ns parameters is given. An example of the operation of the oriented graph paths decomposition algorithm with the schedule is given. The scientific and practical novelty of the work lies in a significant reduction in the dimension of the original problem, which is especially important in the conditions of transport networks of complex topology.
Social Tags Versus Controlled Vocabularies: A Comparative Metadata Analysis
Authors: Sarkar Arindam , Bhattacharya Udayan
Published: July 2021

With the advent of technology, the tagging has gained popularity. Many researchers believe that social tags, #hashtag may increase the use of library collections. The present study examines the similarities and differences between the Library of Congress’s Subject Headings (LCSH) descriptors and social tags. The study also sought to know whether social tags can be implemented in the library’s database or not. This paper focuses on the comparison between social tags collected from social cataloguing site Library Thing and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) descriptors collected from Library of Congress online catalogue. For this study more than a hundred book titles in the domain of philosophy were collected from the two selected databases. The results suggest that if the social tags are more subjects oriented, it could improve the subject access to books in libraries; but it cannot substitute the controlled vocabulary like Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Quality Improvement with 5S for School Library
Authors: Mondal Tanmay
Published: July 2021

Quality improvement is a continuous process. Improvement of overall quality in library services requires systematic guidelines. 5S is an established and easy to implement technique used for the betterment of the workplace environment over a long period of time. The 5S system represents five important concepts for creating, improving and maintaining a well-organized library through a series of activities. Implementation of 5S in school library enhances the overall quality of services and makes the library a learning hub for all stakeholders.
Knowledge Updating by Doctors of Academic and Research Institutions in Chennai: A Study
Authors: Godwin Rajesh W. , Ambuja R.
Published: July 2021

Innovations in Information, Communication and Technology, have an impact in every domain. Updating knowledge becomes mandatory in the competitive environment. It is useful to study knowledge updating among doctors in academic and research institutions. Knowledge updating by doctors were analyzed based on impact of digital information, Purpose of updating knowledge, mode, method and time spent. The study has been carried out to identify the inquisitiveness among doctors of academic and research institutions in updating their knowledge. Further, the study also enables to identify the impact of digital information. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 605 faculty members of five private medical colleges in Chennai, roughly about 40% of the total faculty strength in each institution. The data were collected during August to December 2019. Out of 605 questionnaires distributed 497 were received. The response rate works out 82.15%. Nearly 82.3% of the respondents have indicated that the digital information has high impact.
Workplace Design Factors, Well-Being, and Ergonomics Training - A Case for Indian Millennial Employee
Authors: Singh Shalini , Farooq Ayesha
Published: July 2021

Ergonomics as a study of the workplace design to enhance business goals like productivity, and employee well-being, also involves adapting jobs and workplace to the worker. Ergonomics aims to provide working environment that minimizes the physical demands on the worker. Optimal workplace performance can be enhanced by incorporating psychological and cognitive aspects of human beings that is the ergonomics /human factor engineering. This study seeks to examine the physical conditions of a millennial employee’s workplace design factors and its impact on employee’s well-being. The ergonomic training will ease the stress amongst employees by informing them about possible harmful effects of incorrect postures and work-habits thereby enhancing employees’ perception of organizational support for employee well-being. This study attempts to understand the millennial employee’s preference for various workplace design factors to achieve their physical well-being. Primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews in a corporate in Delhi region, perception of workplace design and self-reported importance of Ergonomic training for their well-being was collected and analyzed.
Dewey Decimal Classification: Edition 19 (1979) to Web Dewey (2018) By M.P. Satija, New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 2018. 250 pp. Rs. 1000/-(hardcover) ISBN978-93-87698-28-4 (hardcover)
Authors: Husain Shabahat
Published: July 2021

The present book titled ‘Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Edition 19 (1979) to Web Dewey (2018)’ is the latest addition to Satija’s long list of publications on the subject. Since 1876 when DDC was first published, this system of organizing knowledge is being used in more than 200,000 libraries in 138 countries in more than 30 languages around the globe. The book has come at the juncture when it is needed most by the students and practitioners of classification alike, not only because the subject ‘Library Classification’ is studied globally mainly through various extant systems including DDC but also because the later has completely undergone metamorphosis as to its format, revision policy, and services to the users, especially since 2011, when DDC 23, probably the last in print format, was brought out. The changes that have occurred in the latest version of DDC had commenced from its 19th edition (1979) and have culminated into Web Dewey. The present book under review covers all those changes in addition to its utility as a manual of DDC for practitioners and students alike.
Comparison of hematoma block and sedoanalgesia for analgesia before reduction of distal radius fractures
Authors: BAĞIR Melih , MİRİOĞLU Akif , TEKİN Mustafa , BİÇER Ömer , ÖZKAN Cenk
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was retrospective assessment of the reduction quality, hospitalization time, and relief of pain in hematoma block assisted closed reduction versus sedoanalgesia assisted closed reduction.

Materials and Methods: There were 106 patients included who diagnosed as isolated displaced distal fracture of radius and treated with closed reduction. Hematoma block was used in 45 patients and sedoanalgesia was used in 61 patients. Midazolam (0,1 mg/kg) and fentanyl (1 mcg/kg) combination was administered as the sedoanalgesic agent, and lidocaine (10 ml, 1%) as the local anaestetic. Demographic data, fracture type according to Frykman classification, and mechanism of trauma were noted. Pain status of patients were recorded by using the Visual analog scale (VAS). Sarmiento criteria was used for the evaluation of the reduction quality. Cost of the analgesic procedure was assessed based on the prices of the analgesia procedures, used pharmaceuticals and medical consumables.

Results: Both groups were similar in terms of gender, age, fracture type and affected side., Hospitalization time was shorter in hematoma block group, and VAS was significantly lower. Quality of reduction was similar in both groups. Cost per patient was four times higher in sedoanalgesia group compare to hematoma block group.

Conclusion: Hematoma block is an effective, easily performed method that can be used prior to the closed reduction of the distal radius fractures to relieve the pain. Older patients can be susceptible to adverse effects of sedoanalgesia and hematoma block can be chosen as a more reliable method to provide the analgesia.
Effect of the metabolic syndrome on the quality of life and sleep in women
Authors: ÇIRPAN Rabiye , DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU Arife Zuhal , KOCAÖZ Semra
Published: July 2021

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the metabolic syndrome prevalence in women and evaluate its effect on the quality of life and sleep.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was completed with 372 women. Data were collected using a descriptive questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the SF 36 Quality of Life Scale..

Results: The metabolic syndrome prevalence in women was 41.9%, according to the International Diabetes Federation diagnostic criteria. The mean scores obtained from the sleep quality index by those with metabolic syndrome were significantly higher than those without metabolic syndrome. The median scores obtained from the physical function and role difficulty, pain, general health perception, and mental summary sub-dimensions of the SF-36 quality of life scale by the women who were found to have metabolic syndrome were lower than those without metabolic syndrome.

Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome was found to be common in women and to affect the quality of life and sleep negatively in women in this study. We, therefore, recommend women to be evaluated in terms of metabolic syndrome at regular intervals and healthcare professionals to provide training and consultancy services to promote healthy living behaviors that could improve their quality of life and sleep.
Effect of subcutaneous high-dose methotrexate treatment on the management of rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: AYDIN TUFAN Müge , ERSÖZLÜ BOZKIRLI Emine , KART Hamide , YÜCEL Ahmet
Published: July 2021

Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) is still the main treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There is no consensus on drug administration routes and dosage when administered alone or in combination with other drugs. This study aims to identify the effects of early administration of a combination therapy containing high dose subcutaneous (SC) MTX on RA management.

Materials and Methods: Forty-five patients with RA who newly diagnosed were divided into two groups randomly. The patients who took 12.5 mg SC MTX per week in the first 4 weeks defined as a "low dose group". The patients who took 25 mg SC MTX per week in the first 4 weeks defined as a "high dose group". Then, patients of both groups continued with 12.5 mg oral MTX per week. Clinical and laboratory findings, disease activity scores and response rates of the patients were recorded at the beginning, 3rd months and 6th months.

Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups at 3rd month’s values. There were statistically significant improvements at 6th month’s values. Values were as follows in low and high dose groups: mean DAS28-CRP (3.5 vs 2.7), VAS pain score (3.3 vs 1.6), and TJC28 (3 vs 1.5), respectively.

Conclusion: Early administration of high-dose SC MTX effectively controls disease activity and increases the quality of life in RA patients.
Mal-branco, humanismo, civilização: tensões e perversões em Ensaio sobre a cegueira, de José Saramago
Authors: Coelho Gislene Teixeira
Published: July 2021

Este artigo apoia suas discussões na representação da cegueira branca da obra Ensaio sobre a cegueira, de José Saramago, que visualiza nessa experiência radical a potência de esgarçar os conceitos de civilização e cividade. O romance põe à prova todos os limites que distinguem o homem do animal, da natureza e da barbárie, mostrando a tenuidade das fronteiras que os separam, dada a demonstração de ações e reações agressivas, primitivas e aterradoras. Além disso, tal experiência revela a falência dos principais discursos de poder, representados no romance pelo exército, pelo governo, pela cultura, pela religião e pela ciência, que, diante de situações radicais e inauditas, expõem suas dificuldades em responder às reais necessidades humanas. A obra exprime o lamento pela desumanização do homem e das práticas humanas, bem como deixa o rastro de um chamado para que o humanismo seja colocado na agenda do dia.
Entre vírus e vermes, ainda Literatura
Authors: Silva Rafael Guimarães Tavares
Published: July 2021

Partindo de um conjunto de obras literárias muito díspares, unidas principalmente por abordarem o mesmo tema do caos provocado pela instalação de uma peste ou epidemia, proponho uma série de considerações sobre o Ensino de Literatura à luz de nosso presente pandêmico. Para isso, tento extrair dessas narrativas o material básico para propor estratégias pedagógicas capazes de estabelecer discussões críticas que conduzam à possibilidade de uma tomada de consciência e de posição perante a realidade por parte das pessoas envolvidas nesse processo. Reflexões sobre isolamento social, conectividade virtual e outros aspectos transversais às muitas situações colocadas aqui em diálogo suscitam a possibilidade de um olhar renovado sobre o jogo entre teoria e crítica da literatura numa prática pedagógica atenta ao presente.
Práctica pedagógica para la enseñanza de la gimnasia artística: etapa de iniciación deportiva
Authors: González-Valencia Heriberto , Isaza-Gómez German Darío , Parra-Estrada Luz Karime
Published: July 2021

Este artículo pretende contribuir a fomentar la conciencia de deportistas y entrenadores acerca de la importancia de prevenir cualquier tipo de lesión en deportistas en iniciación. El objetivo es analizar la practica pedagógica para la enseñanza de la gimnasia artística en etapa de iniciación deportiva de un club de la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. La metodología se fundamenta en un paradigma mixto que se enfoca en comprender la interpretación y medición de los resultados, desde la integración de la información obtenida a través de técnicas como observación y encuestas para los datos cuantitativos y las entrevistas y revisión documental en el componente cualitativo. Se trabajó con 10 entrenadores de un club de enseñanza de gimnasia artística en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia, en el período 2020-A. Los resultados evidencian que la gimnasia por ser un deporte bastante complejo y a su vez de un alto grado de esteticidad requiere una preparación física general y específica sobre cada aparato independientemente de los contenidos a enseñar. Se concluye en la importancia de analizar y validar la practica pedagógica para la enseñanza de la gimnasia artística en etapa de iniciación deportiva en el club.
Miért követjük a vezetőinket? : A politikai követés kutatásának lehetséges irányai
Authors: Metz Rudolf
Published: July 2021

Noha a politikai követés látványos folyamata a modern politikának, a politikatudomány és a politikai vezetéskutatás nem szentel neki elegendő figyelmet. A politikatudósoknak különböző torzító körülményekkel és konceptuális problémákkal kell szembenézniük, ha azokra a kérdésekre keresik a válaszokat, hogy miért és hogyan kapcsolódnak a követők a vezetőikhez és mi a szerepe a követésnek a politikában. A tudásunk tehát erősen hiányos. Jelen state-of-the-art cikk arra vállalkozik, hogy megértse a politikai követők és követés szerepét elméleti és konceptuális síkon, valamint az empirikus kutatások fényében. A tanulmányban két célt fogalmazok meg. Egyrészt bemutatom, hogy miként írja le a politikatudomány és a politikai vezetéskutatás a vezetők és a követők kapcsolatát. Rámutatok e megközelítések korlátaira is. Másrészt, az általános vezetéskutatás kognitív és szociálpszichológiai hátterű követőközpontú modelljeit kívánom bevezetni a politikatudomány területére annak érdekében, hogy teljesebb képet alkothassunk a politikai vezetésről, és mélyebben megértsük a követők szerepét a politika világában. Ehhez szintetizálom a modellek által leírt követési folyamatokat és összegzem a releváns empirikus eredményeiket. A követőközpontú szemlélet a jövőben megalapozhat több kutatási irányt a politikatudományban.
ELEKTRONİK ÖDEMELERİN ENFLASYON DİNAMİKLERİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ROLÜ
Authors: ŞAHİN Hasan , KOÇ Ümit
Published: July 2021

The technological progress is transforming economy, trade and also their determinants and dynamics. Technological developments have serious effects on payment services, especially in the last 20 years. The world has been in a low inflation period compared with the previous periods. In this context, this study investigates the relationship between electronic payments and inflation dynamics in Turkey. A single equation model with the electronic payments variables is applied with quarterly data between 2005:3 – 2016:3. In the equation, the total number and total volume of transactions in the electronic fund transfer system are used as proxies for the real economy and monetary policy actions. The estimation results show that both the volume and number of transactions have effects on inflation dynamics.
Assessing the capacity of primary health care centres to provide routine immunization services amidst COVID-19 lockdown in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Authors: Suleiman Auwal G. , Olorukooba Abdulhakeem A. , Babandi Zaharadeen S. , Umar Shehu S. , Umar Umar M.
Published: July 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt health systems across the globe, preventing access to essential health services. Lockdown measures against the virus may impact negatively on immunization services. This study aimed to ascertain the capacity of primary health care centres in Kaduna North senatorial district to provide routine immunization services amidst a state-wide lockdown.Methods: Cluster sampling was used to select four among eight local Government areas in the district. Facility in-charges and RI focal persons were interviewed using service availability and readiness assessment tool, restricted to immunization tracer items. Paired sample t-test was used to compare the mean number of vaccine doses given in the first quarter of 2020 (pre-lockdown) and the number of doses given in the second quarter (lockdown period).Results: Forty four PHCs were selected from Zaria (29.6%), Sabon Gari (25.0%), Makarfi (22.7%) and Kudan (22.7%). In addition to well-trained RI focal persons, most facilities had vaccines and commodities available. Shortages were noted for EPI guidelines (46%), Meningitis-A vaccine (36%) and certain cold chain equipment (up to 18%). Tetanus-diphtheria (Td-1) doses given during lockdown period were significantly lower than pre-lockdown doses (Mean difference=-45.58, 95% CI: -74.78 to -16.38, d=0.48). No significant difference exists for infant doses.Conclusions: Despite widespread availability of PHC facilities, trained personnel, vaccines and commodities, gaps still exist in service delivery, cold chain practices and vaccine supply management. Lockdown measures significantly disrupted immunization services and effective risk communication was key to achieving sustained utilization.
Informed consent in dental practice among dental professionals in Karnataka
Authors: K. Vanishree M. , Panchmal Ganesh Shenoy , K. Umashankar G.
Published: July 2021

Background: The purpose of informed consent is to assure that the patient has a full understanding of proposed treatment and can make a relevant health-care decision based on the information provided by the health-care professional. Many health-care professionals see the process as burdensome and time-consuming. It is also one of the common allegations in many professional liabilities claims against health professionals. Informed consent focuses on patients’ absolute right to understand their status and the practitioner’s proposed treatment plan. Informed consent is the educational process by which the patient is made aware of the dentist’s diagnosis and treatment plan. Studies have shown that 40% of the written consent obtained from the parents was not valid. Making an informed decision is the right of every patient, but it is the responsibility of dentists to ensure patients have the comprehensive information needed to exercise that right.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of informed consent among 865 dental professionals practicing in Karnataka. The study used the validated structured questionnaire.Results: The results showed 94.8% of the participants agreed that the key step to prevent one’s practice from legal action is valid informed consent.  The mean scores were used for analysis the total knowledge, attitude and practice scores for the participants were 19.01±2.61, 7.07±1.45 and 1.49±0.50 respectively. Only 37.3% of dental professionals took written informed consent and majority i.e., 54.5% took consent only for special cases.Conclusions: Though the dentist believed in taking informed consent. Consent in practice is not taken routinely.
Attitude of undergraduate medical students towards teaching learning process during their course in a teaching hospital of South Kerala
Authors: Nelson Vincy , Stephen Sabu , Simon Sony
Published: July 2021

Background: Student’s perception of the learning environment where they study has shown significant impact on their behavior level and academic level. The aim of the study was to find out the student’s perception of their learning environment in an Indian medical school of South Kerala and to study differences in perceptions between years of study, gender.Methods: In this study we used the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory which was administered to undergraduate medical students of first (N=100), second (N=92), third (N=62) and fourth years (N=75) of Travancore Medical College, Kollam. Scores obtained were expressed as mean±standard deviation (SD) and analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc test was used.Results: A total of 400 students were studying in our medical college. Among them 330 students became participants of the study. Males comprised of 116 (35.2%) and females 214 (64.8%). Students less than 21 years was 200 (60.6%) and above 21 years 130 (39.4%). Final year MBBS students scored well when compared with the first years and second years. Post hoc analysis also showed same results. Significant relation between Student’s Perception of Learning, SPoT (value=0.001); Student’s Academic Self-Perception, SPoA (p value=0.022), SPoA (p value=0.010); and SSSP                            (p value=0.016) between batches has been observed. There was significant difference between males and females in the perception of atmosphere and was found to be statically significant.Conclusions: In this study the student’s perceptions of educational environment showed that the student’s enthusiasm improved as they move across years and was statically found to be significant. In the sub category student’s perception on atmosphere there was significant difference between males and females and it was statically found to be significant (p value less than 0.05).
Systematic screening of pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV high risk groups in two districts of Chhattisgarh: a feasibility study
Authors: Sinha Ashish Kumar , Tripathi Sumeet , Khaparde Kshitij , Chaturvedi Avinash , Shinkar Swapnil Vasant
Published: July 2021

Background: HIV is an important risk factor for the development of tuberculosis. People living with HIV are 21-34 times more likely to develop TB than their uninfected counterparts. Efficient approach for detecting more cases along with shortened duration of infectivity involves a systematic screening of pulmonary TB in settings where high risk groups are concentrated even before the diagnosis HIV infection. Lack of proper screening strategy for HRGs might result in their exclusion from timely intervention which may prove lethal without treatment.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in two districts of Chhattisgarh during September-December 2019.Training cum sensitization sessions were conducted for peer educators, outreach workers, counselors and project managers prior to the survey and were trained for systematic screening of pulmonary TB, sputum collection and transportation to GeneXpert®MTB/RIF lab and other relevant data collection for pulmonary TB diagnosis.Results: A total of 3963 HRGs were intended to be included in the study, 3418 were screened with 86.2% compliance rate. Out of all HRGs screened (3418), 81 (2.4%) were found presumptive pulmonary TB, of them 2 (0.05%) were microbiologically confirmed, 5 cases were found with incomplete treatment (all were IDUs). Prevalence of tobacco use, alcohol use, diabetes and hypertension were observed in 5.3% and 7.2%, 1.2% and 1.1 respectively.Conclusions: Although yield for pulmonary TB in this study was not much, the study has demonstrated that active case finding for accessing such a hidden population through existing manpower can assure better acceptability and feasibility in resource poor settings.
Relationship between timed online exposure and musculoskeletal health during COVID pandemic in allied health science students
Authors: Mishra Priyadarshini
Published: July 2021

Background: Musculoskeletal issues have persistently growing for students of allied health sciences with the online classes during the coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic. To find out the relationship between timed online exposure and musculoskeletal health of allied health sciences students even though having mere basic knowledge about the cause and its prevention.Methods: Students who attended online classes in allied health science colleges were given with online questionnaire and those who volunteered to participate were included. The standardized Nordic questionnaire was used with a demographic section and no of hour’s exposure to online classes.Results: The Nordic questionnaire for cervical spine and upper extremity in 7 days exposure was found to be significant statistically and the positive response for pain was 66.3%.Conclusions: Musculoskeletal problems increased with the increase in time in front of computers /mobile phones for long hours for their classes. Further initial exposure itself causes it.
A comparative study: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam amrut ahar yojana and take home ration scheme, Armori block, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Authors: Narnaware Diplata Ganesh
Published: July 2021

Background: Even after forty-five years of ICDS, nutrition, still, continues to be a major public health challenge in India. The impact of ICDS on child growth and development has been rather slow. The present study is a comparison of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam amruta ahar yojana and take home ration scheme.Methods: The study adapts a combination approach, i.e. qualitative and quantitative method. Qualitative method is used to study the perception of beneficiaries as well as the providers while quantitative method is conducted among 80 beneficiaries with an aim to identify the utilisation pattern of food and level of satisfaction with both the schemes.Results: A total of 80 pregnant women and lactating mothers participated in this study. This study used a questionnaire containing socio-demographic data and utilisation pattern of one-time square meal and dry ration; socio-demographic questions including concerned age group, their education, religion, employment status and income.Conclusions: The findings depict that the provision of amruta ahar is in demand compared to the dry ration of Take-Home Ration Scheme. According to the beneficiaries, amruta ahar yojana is more advantageous as it leads healthy eating practices which are essential during pregnancy and lactation.
Awareness and management of menstrual hygiene practices in adolescent girls
Authors: Sunil Krupa Ann , John Agatha Mary , Saji Angitha , B. Abhilash Kumar , Thomas Abel Abraham
Published: July 2021

Background: Menstruation is a natural part of the female reproductive cycle in which periodic discharge of blood from the uterus exits through the vagina. Menstruation is also surrounded with social taboos and supernatural beliefs. The poor knowledge and understanding of menstruation may lead to unsafe hygienic practice that in turn increases the risk of reproductive and genito-urinary tract infections and leads to overall poor quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the awareness about menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls along with objectives of evaluation of menstrual hygiene practices.Methods: The study was a prospective observational study done with a sample size of 650 subjects of 9 to 18 age group in whom menstruation already occurred who were recruited from five different schools in regions of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. The study was conducted in 3 phases, where initially a pre designed well-structured questionnaire was provided to assess the attitude, awareness and practices.Results: The results obtained described that the subjects had better knowledge and positive attitude regarding menstruation and hygiene practices when compared to subjects from other regions of India but still they lacked some adequate and updated information on menstruation.Conclusions: This study paved a way for discussion on menstruation to the adolescent girls, providing them the information they lacked and a better guidance.
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on education and psychology of medical students in Himachal Pradesh (India)
Authors: Chander Subhash , Dhiman Arvind Kumar , Kumar Sanjay , Sharma Subhash Chand
Published: July 2021

Background: WHO announced COVID-19 which is caused by SARS-CoV-2 as pandemic on 11 March 2020. In India first case of COVID-19 registered in Kerala on 29 January 2020 after that cases started to increase gradually. Government of India announced countrywide lockdown on 24 March 2020. All the academic institutes including medical colleges were closed till further orders. After forty days of strict lockdown the process of unlocking was started and medical students started to rejoin the college from the month of December 2020 onwards in a phased manner. The present study conducted on students studying in Dr. Radha Krishnan Government Medical College (DRKGMC) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh regarding effect of lockdown on education and psychology of medical students.Methods: Study was conducted using a pretested structured questionnaire for data collection. Questionnaire was based on two components one was about the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on academics of students and second one about psychological effect on MBBS students.Results: Most of students said that they were not satisfied with online classes and had fear that they will lose one year of MBBS. There was overuse of mobile phones. Maximum students were occupied with idea of contracting COVID-19 and they were also thinking that they should be get tested for COVID-19 even they had no symptoms of disease. Very less students had difficulty in falling asleep and fear of death due to COVID-19.Conclusions: To defeat COVID-19 virus people have to follow COVID-19 appropriate behavior and vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health care workers amidst ongoing pandemic
Authors: Singh Geetu , Agarwal Renu , Iqbal Khan
Published: July 2021

Background: Beyond the current pandemic of COVID-19 disease, development and subsequently global access of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 is vital. However, concern about vaccine hesitancy (delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccination despite availability of vaccination services) is a growing issue. With limited literature, this study aims to explore vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 disease among health care workers.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous online survey on heath care workers of medical college, Agra from 1 to 15 January 2021. Survey consisted of questions on demographic background, health status, and willingness for vaccination, reasons for unwillingness and items related to information about COVID-19 vaccination.Results: The study received responses from 400 health care workers. In present study, 233 (58.25%) responded that they are very likely to get COVID-19 vaccine (vaccine acceptance). 33.50% of HCWs were uncertain about being vaccinated (vaccine hesitant) and 8.25% HCWs reported that they are very unlikely to get vaccinated (vaccine resistant). Females were less willing for vaccination and significant gender wise difference was found. Majority of participants cited side effects (56%) and fast moving clinical trials (45%) as reasons for not going for vaccination. In context of COVID appropriate behavior, 93%, 77% and 70% responded that they will wear mask, practice social distancing and avoid social gatherings respectively even after vaccination.Conclusions: Our study finds that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in HCWs is 41.75%. Governments, public health officials and advocacy groups must be prepared to address hesitancy and build vaccine literacy so that the public will accept vaccine.
Assessment of clinical profile and factors affecting outcome of COVID-19 patient in Chhattisgarh state
Authors: Verma Nirmal , Shukla Alok , Shrivastava Neha , Shinkar Swapnil
Published: July 2021

Background: India is in the grab of COVID pandemic, understanding the clinical profile, comorbid condition, vaccine status of COVID patient, will help in better prevention, treatment strategies, especially in local context, therefore present study is designed to describe, the clinical profile, comorbid conditions and factors determining the death and recovery of patient both in home and hospital setting.Methods: It is a retrospective record based study of COVID-19 patient from September 2020 to May 2021 who underwent treatment either home or at hospital. Results: Majority 90% patient were hospitalised, with male preponderance, 96.4% patient were non vaccinated at the time of data collection, risk of death about 83% were more >45years age, with associated breathlessness and comorbidity.Conclusions: Higher age, comorbidity, non -vaccinated status was associated with risk of death among COVID-19 patient.