bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Should one refuse over-vaginal amputation of the uterus due to the possibility of stump cancer. Herold (Zbl. F. Gyn .. 1933)
Authors: Manenkov P.
Published: March 2022

Prof. Herold (Zbl. F. Gyn. 1933), on the basis of statistics in 12273 supravaginal amputations, believes that there is no reason to replace the technically simple and prognostically favorable operation of supravaginal amputation of the uterus with the operation of complete removal of the latter.
Secondary suture for postoperative suppuration of the abdominal wall. Spinger (Zbl. F. Gyn., 1933, no. 31)
Authors: Manenkov P.
Published: March 2022

Sringer (Zbl. F. Gyn., 1933, No. 31) recommends using Villaag's secondary suture for suppuration in the area of ​​a laparotomic wound. His technique is as follows: under light ether anesthesia, a wound opens throughout the entire area of ​​suppuration; the wound surface is thoroughly cleaned with hydrogen peroxide, and firmly adhering deposits are removed with the help of a tupfer; then the wound is connected in layers with knotty sutures (on the skin a knotted silk suture, not staples); stopping bleeding is done by injecting; the dressing consists of dry absorbent gauze; sutures are removed in 6-7 days.
Resection n. praesacralis in gynecology. Cotte (Zentr. F. Gyn., 1933)
Authors: Manenkov P.
Published: March 2022

Prof. Cotte (Zentr. F. Gyn., 1933), in two articles sets out the indications, results and technique of the operation proposed by him and performed in 1924 - resection of the sympathetic plexus in the area of the aortic bifurcation (plex. Hypogastricus sup., Or n. Praesacralis fr. , aa.). He successfully performed over 200 such operations.
The problem of organizing mental work in the light of psychohygiene
Authors: Roznskny Yu.
Published: March 2022

Marxist theoretical thought, fertilizing the most diverse areas of human knowledge, thereby raises the science of our Soviet country to unprecedented creative heights, contributing to all new discoveries and opportunities to widely embrace, dialectically comprehend and link the achievements in science with the practice of everyday socialist construction.
Landry's rabies and paralysis
Authors: Russkikh V. N.
Published: March 2022

In recent years, more and more generalizations have begun to be made between clinically different diseases caused by filterable and ultramicroscopic viruses. Such Schiikrin Spatz point to the similarity of the pathological and anatomical picture between rabies and acute epidemic encephalitis, which is so great that without knowledge of the anamnesis and clinical course, it is impossible to know which disease is in question.
Clinical and experimental observations on the treatment with chlorcalcine magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
Authors: Bulgach R. A.
Published: March 2022

In the literature, it is customary to understand chlorcalcinochmas not as neoplasms, but as infiltrates and necrosis that occur with unsuccessful infusions of calcium chloride (CaCl2). that is, when calcium chloride solutions do not enter the vein, but into the subcutaneous tissue.
Operation Denig'a and indications for its use
Authors: Zolotnitsky I. N.
Published: March 2022

According to the last census, there are about 235,000 blind people in our country, of which 21% (50,000) developed blindness on the basis of trachoma. Blindness results from the complication of trachoma with pannus, i.e., from chronic inflammation of the corneal tissue, which is granular in nature with the formation of blood vessels.
X-ray examination of the contours of the cartilage of the joints and menisci was carried out by Dr. Karl Buckart (Zentralbl. F. Chir., 1933, No. 3)
Authors: Tsimkhes I.
Published: March 2022

X-ray examination of the contours of the cartilage of the joints and menisci was carried out by Dr. Karl Buckart (Zentralbl. F. Chir., 1933, No. 3) using "Uroselectan B" 35% aqueous solution of Uroselecktana. The author in 30 cases. filling the joints with the above-mentioned contrast agent for various diseases received a clear picture from 1-3 to. see solution.
An attempt is made to explain the origin of the tremor of hydatids in echinococcus by Emm. Kondoleon and E. Dragonas (Zentrlblatt f. Chir. 1933. No. 36)
Authors: Tsimkhes I.
Published: March 2022

An attempt is made to explain the origin of the tremor of hydatids in echinococcus by Emm. Kondoleon and E. Dragonas (Zentrlblatt f. Chir. 1933. No. 36) by the difference in the specific gravity of the contents of the cysts. This phenomenon depends on the viscosity of the contents, its tension and the thickness and elasticity of the cyst walls.
Blood serum of pregnant women for feeding premature babies. Siegmund (Zbl. F. Gyn., 1933, "No. 3)
Authors: Manenkov P.
Published: March 2022

Blood serum of pregnant women for feeding premature babies. Siеgmund (Zbl. F. Gyn., 1933, "No. 3) used the serum of pregnant women when feeding premature babies with good results.
Mazabraud’s Syndrome: Literature Review and Report of A Case Series.
Authors: Francesca Teodonno , Beatriz García , Diego Moriel , Manuel Peleteiro , Irene Barrientos , Jose J Pozo , Purificación Dominguez , Eduardo J Ortiz
Published: March 2022

Mazabraud’s syndrome is a condition that combines fibrous dysplasia with of single or multiple intramuscular myxomas, which etiology remains relatively unknown. We present three cases of this uncommon disease. All patients received marginal resection of their symptomatic myxomas, with histopathological confirmation of the lesions after surgery and follow-ups of more than one year. Mazabraud’s syndrome corresponds to a very rare disease. The management of these patients should be focused on the treatment of symptoms and avoidance of complications. Fracture risk is to be studied and treated if necessary. Conclusions: This disease is probably underestimated. It’s important to report cases in order to advance in the knowledge of this syndrome.
FTIR spectroscopy confirms age-related changes in protein conformation in a new independent dataset of human plasma samples
Authors: Magalhães Sandra , Teixeira Manuel , Gouveia Marisol , Ribeiro Fernando , Goodfellow Brian , Nunes Alexandra
Published: March 2022

The loss of proteostasis is a key hallmark of aging and has been well documented using several model systems. However, in biofluids such as blood plasma, little is known about how the loss of proteostasis affects protein conformation during aging. Our previous work has demonstrated age-related changes in protein conformation in human plasma samples using FTIR spectroscopy and conformation-specific antibodies. To prove the potential of spectroscopy to detect slight changes in protein secondary structure during aging, we have applied the same methodology to a new and independent set of 24 human plasma samples from donors with ages ranging from 40 to 75 years. The results clearly show that from middle to old age there is a decrease in antiparallel β-sheet structures and an increase in intermolecular β-sheets, indicative of an increase in aggregation-prone proteins in human plasma over time. This confirms the potential of FTIR spectroscopy as a technique to evaluate protein conformational changes related to health and disease and as a suitable method to be used in a clinical setting to produce quick and reliable results.
Replication and Reproducibility in Psychological, Medical and other Sciences
Authors: Iso-Ahola Seppo
Published: March 2022

As there are no universal constants in psychological, medical and economic sciences, only constructive-phenomenon replications are meaningful. Yet, psychologists continue to perform direct replications, as evidenced by recent preregistered multilab attempts at exact replications of the ego depletion effect. Statistics are driving the replication movement into a ditch because of an overemphasis on the determination of statistical magnitude of effects while ignoring commonsense magnitude and other criteria for evaluating phenomena’s validity, reliability, and viability. The nature of the human mind and the variability of psychological phenomena pose difficult challenges for the scientific method and insurmountable obstacles for precise replications in psychological sciences. The situation is no better in medical and economic sciences. The interaction effect of person (genetics) and environment (lifestyle) calls for constructive replications to determine, for example, drugs’ efficacy as a function of group and individual differences. The vaccine-vaccination paradox is an interesting case because psychological and medical sciences meet at this intersection. In all fields, science advances by theory building and model expansion, not by replication tests of statistical hypotheses. Rigorous logical and theoretical analysis always precedes and guides good empirical tests. The nonexistence of an effect is not viable if it can withstand rigorous logical and theoretical analyses. Empirical studies are mainly evaluated for their theoretical relevance and importance, not their success or failure to exactly reproduce the original findings.
Gimnasia en el proceso de formación de profesores en la Escola Normal do Paraná (1917-1923)
Authors: Moro Vera Luiza , Quitzau Evelise Amgarten , Moraes e Silva Marcelo
Published: March 2022

En este artículo se investiga el lugar de la Gimnasia en el proceso de formación de profesores en la Escola Normal do Paraná. La delimitación temporal se extiende desde el año 1917, cuando es publicado el Código de Ensino, hasta 1923, momento cuando Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa realiza una reforma curricular en la institución. El análisis de las fuentes indicó un proceso de especialización de la Gimnasia en el currículo de formación de la Escola Normal, que ya venía ocurriendo desde el código de enseñanza de 1917, pero gana formas más específicas a partir de la reforma de 1923, realizada por Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa. Como conclusión, el artículo indica que la reforma promovida en el currículo de formación de profesores estableció una división entre una etapa general y otra profesional, generando una ruptura entre el contenido de la parte general (denominado Gimnasia) con relación al contenido de parte profesional, denominado Metodología de los Ejercicios Físicos y definidos por el programa de escuelas primarias, que parecía ya incorporar influencias de la pedagogía de la Nueva Escuela.
Los contenidos de sociología en la formación del profesorado de Educación Física en España en la implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior: análisis del período transitorio de CAP a máster
Authors: Hernández Yannick , Pardo Rodrigo
Published: March 2022

Desde 1971, el Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica (CAP) era el requisito indispensable para ser profesor de enseñanza secundaria, no incluyendo en dicha formación asignaturas de sociología, a pesar del interés defendido por sus propios académicos. La formación inicial del profesorado de primaria y secundaria se adapta en 2006 y 2007 al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, e incluye la sustitución del CAP por un máster específico, también para el área de Educación Física (EF). El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el lugar y papel de la sociología en la formación del profesorado de primaria y secundaria de EF en España durante el período transitorio del antiguo CAP al máster actual, analizando el contenido de las guías de aprendizaje de dos universidades madrileñas referentes en cuanto a esta formación: la Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) y la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). Los resultados muestran que la sociología ha estado siempre presente en la formación inicial del profesorado de primaria y secundaria en EF y cómo el máster incluye sus contenidos, a diferencia del CAP, pero con orientaciones distintas según las dos universidades debido a sus perfiles respectivos. La sociología parece estar más presente en la UCM, pionera en su impartición. El período transitorio revela un intento de instauración de una asignatura específica de sociología de la educación, impedido por divergencias políticas.
Production Performance among The Restitution Farm Beneficiaries in Waterberg District, South Africa
Authors: Tjale Malose Moses , Mwale Marizvikuru , Kilonzo Beata M.
Published: March 2022

Farmland was regarded as the most important asset used to enhance agricultural productivity in developing countries to improve the livelihoods of restitution farm beneficiaries. Most, unfortunately, recent reports show decreased agricultural productivity in most developing countries. In South Africa, the Land restitution program was introduced to restore land to people dispossessed by apartheid government after 1913. However, production in the restitution farms has declined. This study aimed to address the non-performance of the restitution farms in Waterberg District and evaluate their production performance. A questionnaire was administered to gather quantitative data on the farms’ production and the benefits accrued from the farms. Data was captured using Geographic Information System (GIS), and then a remote sensing analysis method was used to map restitution farms to illustrate farms performance. Statistical Package for the Social Scientists (SPSS) version 25 was used to compute statistics on-farm production. About 83% of beneficiaries have not benefitted from the 32 farms, while 61.6% did not have markets, and 64% reported a lack of farms income. Generally, lack of farm production impeded beneficiaries from receiving benefits and employment. The study recommended that private organizations and sector departments work together to assist beneficiaries with capacity building, marketing of farm produce, and funds to improve production.
Anatomy of the pancreas of mizoram local Pig (Zovawk)
Authors: Kalita P C , Debroy Swarup
Published: March 2022

This study was conducted to get the data and information about the target organ that might help in creating better understating of the physiological mechanism of this organ in Zovawk.

For this experiment 6 apparently healthy pigs were selected. Different physical parameters of the collected samples were measured. To know the cellular architecture collected pancreas samples were first fixed with 10% NBF and were subsequently processed with standard tissue processing technique. For ultra-sturctural studies tissues were stained with Lead citrate and uranyl acetate.

B cells were more numerous than the A cells in the islets of Langerhans which is characterized by the spherical nucleus and located almost all over the islets. Whereas A cells were characterized by the oval nucleus and distributed mainly in the center of the islets. Numerous zymogen granules were present in the acinar cells of zovawk pancreas which are thought to be the reason for the higher enzymatic properties in the zovawk pancreas.
Clinical assessment of resting heart rate in smoker and nonsmoker healthy individuals
Authors: Modi Rutuben Ashvinkumar , Rupareliya Devka M , Trivedi Radhe Shyam , Pandya Neha H
Published: March 2022

Smoking affects cardiovascular system by different mechanisms. Smoking related diseases are the biggest killers in the world today. Cardiac output is increased by nicotine which is present in smoke by increasing both heart rate and myocardial contractility.

Our aim was to compare and assess resting heart rate in smoker and nonsmoker healthy males. Our objective was to study the effect of smoking on resting heart rate.

We included total 60 male subjects in the age group 25 – 65 years comprising of 30 smokers as case group and 30 nonsmoker healthy males as control group for present study and these were relatives of patients, sweepers, peons and paramedical staff of P.D.U. Govt. Medical College. Pulse Oximeter was used to measure resting heart rate immediately after over night sleep. Heart rate was recorded in a condition of physical and mental rest.

Data was tabulated and analysed. By using Z test, P value was found which was statistically significant (<0.05). Resting heart rate is important parameter to measure the effect of smoking on cardiovascular system. Smoking related products are dangerous to health and causes many health related diseases.

From our study, we conclude that the resting heart rate of apparently healthy smokers is significantly higher than nonsmokers of same group.
A comparative study on iron profile and lipid profile in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in and around Gannavaram
Authors: Suresh E , Prasad V Durga , Deepika M Ratna
Published: March 2022

To see the variations in Iron and lipid profile which may affect the thyroid functions in hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism patients.

Ferritin, Iron, TIBC and lipid profile levels were estimated in 50 age and sex matched patients of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism using Thyroid profile and ferritin levels were estimated using CLIA in Mindray. Iron, TIBC and Lipid profile levels were estimated in BS380 and the results were correlated statistically.

Serum ferritin levels were found to be significantly decreased in patients with hypothyroidism and increased in hyperthyroidism (p < 0.001) and Cholesterol and triglycerides were significantly increased in hypothyroidism when compared to hyperthyroidism.

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism show the variations in iron and lipid profile. The estimation of iron profile and lipid profile may help in understanding the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and monitoring of hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism patients.
Assessment of iron status and its correlation with hepcidin in obese adults – A prospective case-control study
Authors: Babu S Vinod , Jothimalar R  , Krithika B  , Silambanan Santhi
Published: March 2022

Obesity, broadly refers to increased body fat, which has become an important public health problem. Its prevalence continues to increase worldwide. In the World Health Survey, the prevalence of physical inactivity in India was 9.3% in men and 15.2% in women. Adipose tissue being an endocrine organ secretes several cytokines such as Interleukin-6, TNF-α and adipokines such as adiponectin, hepcidin, resistin. This study is to compare ferritin to iron and hepcidin with normal and obese men.

This case-control study was conducted at a multispecialty centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu between 2013 and 2015, including 80 subjects of South Indian population. The biochemical parameters which were measured included the levels of hepcidin, ferritin, iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and Hemoglobin.

The results were statistically analyzed. Mann whitney U test performed to check for the statistical significance for differences in mean between the groups. The mean hepcidin values for the control group was 800.55 ± 503.50 and the study group was 1106.68 ± 826.25 and was found to be statistically significant with a p-value of 0.03. There was positive correlation of hepcidin with ferritin and Transferrin Saturation.

Hepcidin is recognized as the key regulator of systemic iron homeostasis. The measurement of hepcidin in biological fluids is therefore a promising tool in the diagnosis and management of medical conditions in which iron metabolism is affected.
Study of minerals levels in hypothyroidism
Authors: Thorat Sandesh , Agarwal Isha , Phalak Pradnya , Tilak Mona
Published: March 2022

Recently, the disorders of thyroid function particularly hypothyroidism is receiving greater attention as an important cause of disturbance in mineral metabolism by their direct action on bone turnover. Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are necessary for various crucial metabolic pathways directly or indirectly regulated by thyroid hormones.

Studies on hypothyroid subjects have shown contradictive findings Hence, this study was undertaken to evaluate alteration in mineral status by estimating serum calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium in patients having hypothyroidism and to observe the importance to check the levels of these minerals in subclinical hypothyroid disorders.

In this study 50 known hypothyroid patients on analysis with serum T3, T4 and TSH were included as cases and 50 clinically healthy volunteers included in the control group in age group between 18 and 75 years.

Thyroid hormones were measured by Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay method and Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus measured on autoanalyzer.

Our study demonstrated normal T3 and T4 level and increased level of TSH in cases suggesting subclinical hypothyroidism. In this study patients show normal serum total calcium, and increased total magnesium and serum phosphorous levels as compared to healthy control that is there is alteration in mineral levels.

As this study shows alteration in minerals levels monitoring of serum levels of these minerals will be helpful in hypothyroid patients. Alteration in these minerals needs to be monitored periodically and proper treatment should be given to the patient.
Outcome of thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in a rural tertiary care center
Authors: N C Krishnadas , Subir Ahamed , Ghafoor Fazal , Rafeeque Mohammed
Published: March 2022

Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and there is a significant gap in the availability of standard of care in different regions especially in the rural areas.

To assess the clinical profile and outcome of patients treated with iv rtPA at a rural tertiary care center.

A prospective observational study of consecutive window period stroke patients treated with iv rtPA. Clinical, epidemiological, imaging parameters, outcome measures including baseline NIHSS, NIHSS at 1 hour, 24 hours, discharge and mRS [modified Rankin Score] at 1 and 3 months were entered in structured proforma.

A total od 28 patients were thrombolysed with iv rtPA during the study period. Diabetes, Hypertension and smoking were the most common comorbidities. The mean arrival time in hospital was 151 minutes. The door to needle time was 68 minute. 22 had anterior circulation stroke and 6 with posterior circulation stroke. Mean NIHSS at arrival was 10.4. Mean NIHSS score at 24 hours was 10.1 and NIHSS at 7 days was 9.8. Major improvement as measured as a drop in NIHSS of 8 points was seen in 7 patients [25%]. The mean MRS at 1 month was 2.89 and at 3 months was 1.74. At 3 months follow up 10 out of 28 patients [35.7%] had major improvement characterized by mRS improvement of 3 from time of discharge or final mRS of 0 or 1.

Thrombolysis with rtPA is safe and effective in rural setting.
A comparative time matched hospital based study of first ever stroke patients admitted to stroke unit during pre-COVID 19 vs COVID 19 pandemic era
Authors: Samadhiya Swapnil , Maheshwari Dilip , Sardana Vijay , Bhushan Bharat , Shringi Prashant
Published: March 2022

To study effects of COVID 19 pandemic era on demographics, type and severity of strokes, morbidity & mortality among patients having first ever stroke who were admitted to stroke unit during similar months(April & May) in year 2019 & 2020. To study the effects of COVID 19 pandemic era on diagnosis of minor strokes and utilization of imaging modalities(MRI/NCCT).

Retrospective Study.

The study was conducted at GMC Kota, a tertiary care hospital in Rajasthan. All patients having their first ever stroke and admitted to our stroke unit during the pre-COVID 19 period (April 2019-May 2019) and the COVID 19 period (April 2020-May 2020) were considered. The characteristics of stroke, the severity, the number of admissions per day, and demographic characteristics as well as the short-term outcomes were studied.

Biostatistician was consulted for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk test, means with standard deviation, Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Linear and logistic regression were used as per data characteristics and requirement. P-value of <.05 was considered significant.

Of the 108 patients included, 44 (40.7%) presented during the COVID-19 period. There was a 36% reduction in first-ever stroke diagnoses from (1.05/day) to (0.72/day) (p<.0001). The admitted patients were five years older and in much worse health than in the pre-COVID 19 era (p<.0001). There was a statistically significant reduction in MRI use by 27% (p=0.055).

The observation suggests an overall reduced number of stroke admissions per day. Patients admitted were older and more severely ill. In COVID 19 era patients, mortality and mRS at admission and discharge were higher, along with a longer hospital stay. An overall reduction in the utilization of MRI was observed due to COVID protocol.
Gradenigo syndrome and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: An infective and inflammatory combo
Authors: K Subhashini , Paranthaman P
Published: March 2022

A 14 year old male presented with complaints of giddiness for two days.He had a history of left sided ear pain and a purulent discharge from the left ear one month ago. He had signs of cerebellar ataxia.On examining his left ear three point tenderness and tragal tenderness was present. On Day 4 he developed diplopia, facial pain and a GCS of 15/15. On examination he revealed a left lateral rectus palsy. CT Brain showed no evidence of raised intracranial tension. MRI Brain showed evidence of encephalitis. A cerbrospinal fluid analysis was within normal limits. The patient was suspected with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) following otitis media of the left ear with an active episode of mastoiditis causing Gradenigo syndrome. Patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics, steroids and his condition improved.

: Acute meningoencephalitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis need to differentiated at the earliest to facilitate a faster recovery and aslo to minimize the neurological deficits. Combination of an infectious and inflammatory pathology can pose a serious problem.
Entendiendo la elección modal del automóvil en ciudades de ALC
Authors: Iglesias Paula , Ortúzar Juan de Dios , Rodríguez-Valencia Álvaro , Giraldez Zúñiga Francisca , Calatayud Agustina
Published: March 2022

En las últimas décadas el uso del automóvil particular y la motocicleta ha aumentado significativamente en muchas ciudades de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC). Junto con la rápida urbanización y el descenso en el uso del transporte público, el mayor uso de vehículos privados ha tenido un severo impacto en los niveles de congestión, contaminación, accidentes y ruido. En este contexto, este estudio busca explicar por qué los habitantes de dos ciudades de ALC -Bogotá (Colombia) y Santiago (Chile)- prefieren utilizar la movilidad privada frente a otros modos. La metodología utilizada se basa en el levantamiento de información de preferencias reveladas (PR) y técnicas econométricas para modelar el comportamiento de los usuarios, permitiendo: (1) estudiar el efecto del hábito y otros factores subjetivos en el uso del automóvil; (2) identificar el efecto de la estructura familiar y del viaje en el uso del carro; (3) examinar el potencial impacto de la adquisición del vehículo; y (4) estudiar el fenómeno de tenencia en su relación con el hogar y su entorno. El documento finaliza con una sección de discusiones de política pública para incentivar el cambio modal y, con ello, impulsar una movilidad más sostenible en las ciudades de la región.
Competencias narrativas de alumnos sordos y oyentes en contextos bilingües de España e Italia
Authors: Gutiérrez-Cáceres Rafaela , Teruggi Lilia A.
Published: March 2022

El objetivo principal del estudio es analizar las competencias narrativas de alumnos sordos y oyentes escolarizados en contextos bilingües de España e Italia. Para ello, se ha adoptado un enfoque metodológico descriptivo donde la muestra se obtuvo de manera incidental en base a los criterios: modelo bilingüe y enfoque de enseñanza. En la obtención de datos se pidió al alumnado que escribiera un texto tras la visualización de la secuencia “Frog, ¿where are you?”. Posteriormente, se procedió al análisis de los textos escritos a partir de un modelo elaborado integrando las aportaciones de varios autores. Los resultados indican que los alumnos sordos y oyentes procedentes del contexto italiano, en comparación con los alumnos españoles, escriben textos con una mayor longitud y complejidad sintáctica y utilizan con mayor frecuencia los dispositivos de valoración. Además, no existen diferencias significativas entre alumnos sordos y oyentes de Italia, en el uso de las proposiciones subordinadas y de los dispositivos de valoración relacionados con los estados internos-mentales. Así, el desarrollo de las competencias narrativas en alumnos oyentes y sordos puede ser atribuida a las propuestas didácticas implementadas en el contexto escolar italiano y caracterizadas por el enfoque pragmático de la escritura centrado en la textualidad.
Percepción de riesgo, automedicación, mitos y creencias relacionados con COVID-19 entre jefes de hogar peruanos
Authors: Cano-Gómez Luis Carlos , Castillo-Tejada Rene Domingo , Mena-Ordoñez Sissy Soledad
Published: March 2022

Introducción: a más de un año del inicio de la pandemia COVID-19, el número de contagiados y muertes aún presenta frecuencias que escapan al control de manejo hospitalario. Aunado al temor, se acrecentó la aparición de mitos, creencias, automedicación e inadecuada percepción de riesgo en la población. Objetivo: identificar la percepción de riesgo, automedicación, mitos y creencias de prevención respecto al COVID-19 en adultos jefes de hogar del distrito Gregorio Albarracín de Tacna en el 2020. Material y métodos: se aplicó una encuesta a una muestra representativa de 250 jefes de hogar, residentes en el distrito Gregorio Albarracín. Resultados: el promedio total del grupo en percepción del riesgo expresado en porcentaje fue de 60,96 % (59,81-62,11) de un total de probable esperado ideal de 100 %. La percepción de “estar en riesgo en la pandemia” es baja. Solo el 15,20 % acató el aislamiento domiciliario estricto cuando fue indicado. El 14,8 % se automedicaba y en este grupo, los productos usados fueron Ivermectina (48,6 %) y dióxido de cloro (45,9 %). Los mitos y creencias más frecuentes fueron “rociarse con alcohol o cloro mata el virus” y “los remedios caseros pueden curar o prevenir el coronavirus”. Hubo diferencia según edad (p<0,05), nivel de instrucción (p<0,001). Conclusiones: la automedicación estuvo fuertemente asociada con elevada percepción de riesgo (p<0,001) y presencia de mitos y creencias (p<0,001). El nivel de instrucción estuvo altamente asociado con la presencia de mitos y creencias (p<0,001)
Prescription of DPP4 inhibitors: indication and effect on glycosylated hemoglobin in a primary care institution of Colombia
Authors: Castrillon-Spitia Juan Daniel , Buriticá-Vega Valentina , Emura-Véle Melissa Hiromi , Rodríguez-Escobar María Camila , Quintana-Duque Mario Andrés , Machado-Alba Jorge Enrique
Published: March 2022

Introduction and objective: In Colombia, Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV (DPP4) inhibitors are recommended as second-best choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment. However, no evaluation of the accomplishment or impact of this recommendation was performed. The objective was to determine the prescription of the DPP4 inhibitor according to the Colombian Clinicial Practice Guide regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment, and its effects on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Materials and methods: A descriptive study that included patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attended a first level between 2016 and 2018, had a prescription for DPP4 inhibitor and at least two control appointments. Variables included were sociodemographic, clinics, treatment and comorbidities. The unadjusted prescription was defined as the lack of accomplishment of Colombian guidelines. Descriptive statistics and X2 test were used for the comparison of categorical variables. A binary logistic regression model was applied. Results: 112 out of 207 patients accomplished inclusion criteria, of which 77 were women (68.8%). Also, 68.8% of the patients had an unadjusted prescription of the iDPP4. There was a 0.21% total reduction in HbA1c levels, with a mean of 198.2 ± 124 days between the first and second control measurement (reduction of 0.55% when the prescription was adjusted to the guidelines and 0.05% if it was unadjusted). Conclusion: There is a limited impact of DPP4 inhibitors regarding the reduction of HbA1c and metabolic control, and there is a slight follow-up to the Colombian guidelines in patients who attend a first level.
Modelo de monitoreo de comportamientos inusuales o conglomerados de defectos congénitos en el nivel departamental, distrital y municipal, Colombia, 2018
Authors: Avila-Mellizo Greace Alejandra , Rozo-Gutierrez Nathaly , Forero-Motta Diana Alexa
Published: March 2022

Introducción: la información de la vigilancia en salud pública permite la detección de patrones inusuales en los datos, con el fin que las respuestas de salud pública sean oportunas y contribuyan a la disminución de la morbimortalidad de la población infantil. Objetivos: describir un modelo de monitoreo diseñado para la identificación de comportamientos inusuales y conglomerados de defectos congénitos, así como el incremento en la frecuencia del evento en comparación con el número de casos notificados históricamente. Materiales y Métodos: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo que incluye el análisis de los casos notificados al sistema de vigilancia en salud pública (Sivigila) durante los últimos tres años, agrupados y comparados con las prevalencias de acuerdo con lo reportado por el ECLAM. Se usó la distribución de probabilidades de Poisson y se identificó aquellas entidades territoriales en donde se observan diferencias significativas entre lo esperado y lo observado con un valor de significancia <0,05 (p<0,05). Resultados: se identificaron prevalencias superiores en holoprosencefalia, microcefalia, polidactilia, defectos por reducción de miembro inferior y coartación de la aorta. Los comportamientos inusuales de los defectos congénitos de sistema nervioso central se concentran en anencefalia, espina bífida, hidrocefalia, microcefalia. Conclusiones: las condiciones particulares de cada municipio y/o departamento y el comportamiento de los defectos congénitos en algunas áreas podría indicar que las mujeres en estado de gestación son susceptibles a mayores riesgos en zonas particulares, y que este riesgo en particular podría ser el resultado de diversas inequidades en salud generadas por las interacciones sociales, ambientales y comportamentales.
Controlling Tools Use in Business Processes Management
Authors: Csikósová Adriana , Čulková Katarína , Janošková Mária
Published: March 2022

Controlling fulfils a leading position in the management. The paper deals with controlling tools use in business management. The research focuses on obtaining and evaluating data from a questionnaire survey on the current trends of controlling use in small and medium enterprises in selected region of Slovakia. The results show, predominantly in small companies, that there is no separate controlling departments or position of a controller. In medium enterprises, it is appropriate to optimize the already established controlling concept. The enterprise management will thus obtain information on effectiveness improving, and can immediately take measures to renew its planned business development.
Designing Physics Hands-On Experiment for Distance Learning Using Arduino and Block-Based Programing Language
Authors: Pratidhina Elisabeth , Rosana Dadan , Kuswanto Heru
Published: March 2022

Experiment activity is an essential part of physics learning because it engages students to interact with real physics phenomena and develop their scientific abilities. However, online physics learning still faces a challenge in providing experiment access to the student. In this paper, we propose an alternative experiment activity to explore Ohm's Law in physics class. The experiment incorporates Arduino and a block-based programming language called Common- Coding Builder (CCB). Arduino Uno is an affordable microcontroller that can be used to measure many physics quantities. Programming using CCB can be carried out by students who have never learned to program before. Hence, the combination of Arduino Uno and CCB offers engaging and affordable experiment activities in online learning.
The Study on Energy Independence (Autonomy) of an Agricultural Enterprise Assurance
Authors: Pryshliak Natalia , Zdyrko Natalia , Shynkovych Andrii , Koval Natalia
Published: March 2022

Ukraine’s agriculture plays a leading role in ensuring the country’s food and energy security through its bioenergy potential. Although, having significant available biomass of agricultural production, the country’s agricultural sector demonstrates the slow development of enterprises and production of final products - biofuels. The use of the bioenergy potential of agriculture is seen as one of the components of the strategy of sustainable development. The practical value of the study is reflected in the fact that government bodies can use the results of the study to improve the activities of domestic agricultural enterprises and to develop biofuel production from agrobiomass waste. The study shows what aspects need to be improved, and draws the attention of the management of agricultural enterprises to review some of the features of the production and use of biofuels in order to ensure the level of their energy autonomy and enable them to achieve the goals of ensuring and increasing the efficiency of the main production. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential, awareness and current state of agricultural waste in small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, using the most acceptable, appropriate and reliable way.
Improving the Accuracy of Multi-Valued Datasets in Agriculture Using Logistic Regression and LSTM-RNN Method
Authors: Alameen Abdalla
Published: March 2022

Changes in environmental factors such as water quality, soil quality, and pollution factors lead to diseases in food producing plants. Identifying plant disease is a very difficult task in agriculture. Plant diseases are also mainly caused by many influences in agriculture which includes hybrid genetics, and the plant lifetime during the infection, environmental changes like climatic changes, soil, temperature, rain, wind, weather etc. The infections may be single or mixed, according to the infections the plants diseases spread. Early detection of plant diseases using recent technologies helps the plants growth. Therefore, Machine Learning techniques are used for early prediction of the diseases. This paper is used to improve the accuracy of detecting plant diseases using the prediction of the soil content in the field land. The techniques Nave Bayes (NB) and Neural Network (NN) were used in the existing system. The proposed system uses Logistic Regression method with Long Short- Term Memory (LSTM) in Neural Networks (NN) for predicting the soil content and also detects the plant diseases, improves the accuracy level in the plant growth.
The Association between Migraine And Sleep Quality
Authors: ŞAFAK Demet , KORKMAZER Başak , ŞAHİN Erkan Melih
Published: March 2022

Objective: Migraine and sleep disorders are common health problems in the community and cause loss of labor. There are studies showing that there is a relationship between migraine and sleep quality and these two conditions worsen each other.

Method: This is a case-control type cross-sectional study consisting of a total of 454 participants, included migraine patients, patients with non-migraine headaches and patients without headache complaint admitted to Family Medicine outpatient clinics between October 2017 and March 2018. Sociodemographic data form, Identity Migraine test, International Headache Society diagnostic criteria questionnaire, Pittsburgh sleep quality scale (PSQI) and Epworth day sleepiness scale (Epw) were applied to the participants by face to face interviews.

Results: The total PSQI score was 6.5 ± 3.1, and significantly different between the groups. Patients with diagnosis of migraine had a higher PSQI score and poor sleep quality rate than the control groups. There was no correlation between the frequency of migraine attacks and PSQI scores. Extreme sleepiness in day time for the migraine group (30.7%) was higher than the control groups and there was no correlation between the frequency of migraine attacks and Epw scores.

Conclusion: Poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness rates in migraine patients were higher than those with non-migraine headache patients and patients without headache complaints. This may be due to the fact that migraine is a specific problem affecting sleep or the frequency and severity of headache in the migraine patients are greater than that of the non-migraine headache patients and headache-free participants.
X-RAYS DIFFRACTOMETRY APPLICATION AT PLOTTING OF STRUCTURE CONDITIONS DIAGRAMS OF DEFORMABLE ALLOYS OF AVIATION ASSIGNMENT
Authors:   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Kochubey A.Ya. , Zhuravleva P.L. ,   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute»
Published: March 2022

Axisymmetric hot compression experiments of nickel superalloy ЭП975-ИД, ЭП742-ИД and MA2, MA3 alloy specimens in a wide temperature and rate intervals were carried out. Structure formation was studied by х-ray diffractometry methods. Structure diagrams plotting method is based on using of the test machine which has been adjusted on compression, and structure studying is developed. Diagrams can be used for development and optimization of hot pressure technology parameters, for the purpose receiving preparations with the regulated structure.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF FLAME RETARDANTS ON THE FLAMMABILITY AND FLUIDITY OF THE MELT OF ALIPHATIC POLYAMIDES
Authors:   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Kondrashov S.V. , Solovyanchik L.V. ,   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Larionov S.A. ,   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Volny O.S. ,   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute»
Published: March 2022

The paper presents the results of a study of the effect of fire retardants on the flammability and melt flow rate of aliphatic polyamides of the PA 66L, PA 610L, PA 66KS grades. The degree of this influence depends on the grade of polyamide, the type of fire retardant and its quantitative content. Among the selected grades of polyamides, polyamide PA 66L has the highest fluidity. The efficiency of using decabromodiphenyloxide and antimony trioxide to reduce the duration of residual combustion of polyamides of the studied brands is shown, compositions related to the category of «self-extinguishing» are determined.
MANUFACTURING OF METAL-MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIALS USING ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES (review)
Authors:   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute», Zhabin A.N. , Nyafkin A.N. ,   Federal State Unitary Enterprise «All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Aviation Materials» of National Research Center «Kurchatov Institute»
Published: March 2022

A review of scientific and technical literature in the field of obtaining metal-matrix composite materials (MMCM) reinforced with ceramic particles using additive technologies is presented. The structure, basic physical and mechanical properties and morphology of MMCM are briefly described. The structure and properties of MMCM reinforced with micro- and nano-sized ceramic particles are briefly described. The use of additive technologies for the manufacture of MMKM will make it possible to manufacture parts of a more complex shape, providing high adhesion between powder layers.
Do radiological parameters affect quality of life in patients with untreated and symptomatic hallux valgus?
Authors: TURGAY Türkan , SEVER Gökhan Bülent
Published: March 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the disease on quality of life (QoL) in patients with not operated symptomatic hallux valgus (HV) and the relationship between the degree of deformity classified by radiological parameters and QoL.
Methods: In this prospective study, 100 patients (33 males, 67 females; mean age 49.25 ± 15.20 years; range 18 to 75 years) who were admitted to our institution and diagnosed with HV between March 2019 and February 2020 were included. Hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were used to assess the degree of deformity. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Foot Function Index (FFI), and the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) instruments were used to evaluate patients.
Results: The severity of HVA associated with SF-36 scores for physical health, social functioning, bodily pain, general health, and mental health (p < 0.05). Differences were found between the degrees of IMA for social functioning, bodily pain, and general health scores in SF-36 (p < 0.05). A significant statistical correlation was observed between pain scores in VAS and severity of HVA and IMA. Higher scores in VAS and FFI were recorded from the participants with high degrees of HVA (p < 0.05). However, no relationship was found between the radiographic severity of the IMA and the FFI.
Conclusions: In this study, it was shown that the QoL decreased as the degree of deformity increased in HV patients. In addition, it was concluded that HVA is a more basic radiological predictor than IMA in the evaluation of HV patients.
A intenção de empreender e a formação dos futuros contadores
Authors: Krüger Cristiane , Oliveira Homrich Pedro , De Freitas Michelin Cláudia , Da Silva Maciel Jéssica
Published: March 2022

Pesquisas afirmam que o mercado de trabalho na área de contabilidade exige profissionais com habilidades técnicas, relacionadas ao conhecimento operacional da profissão, e não técnicas, relacionadas às emoções e comportamentos. Esses termos advindos da literatura foram usados como forma de classificação das habilidades exigidas e instigadas. Perante sua relevância, o desenvolvimento de tais habilidades durante a formação tornou-se uma constante nos currículos. Nesse enfoque, classificou-se a intenção empreendedora como uma habilidade não técnica. Deste modo, objetivou-se analisar a intenção empreendedora de graduandos do curso de Ciências Contábeis da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, relacionando-a com as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para o curso. A pesquisa é classificada como quantitativa, descritiva e de levantamento. Os dados foram obtidos por meio da aplicação de um questionário validado, contendo quatro dimensões: atitudes pessoais, normas subjetivas, percepção de controle comportamental e intenção empreendedora. Sendo que 202 acadêmicos de Ciências Contábeis participaram da pesquisa. Para os resultados verificou-se que o último semestre apresenta a média mais baixa para a dimensão de intenção, o que sugere que ao final do curso os estudantes diminuem a intenção em empreender. Na correlação todas as dimensões se associaram entre si, sendo a associação mais forte entre Intenção e atitudes pessoais. Na regressão todas as dimensões se mostraram significativas influenciadoras para a intenção empreendedora. Conclui-se que as dimensões estudadas contribuem para o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades, mas nem todas estão previstas com clareza na legislação em relação ao perfil do egresso. Como implicação, destaca-se a atenção para as habilidades não técnicas e sua importância para uma formação plena.