bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge of mathematics teachers in initial training regarding mathematical proofs: Logic-mathematical aspects in the evaluation of arguments
Authors: Alfaro-Carvajal Christian , Flores-Martínez Pablo , Valverde-Soto Gabriela
Published: January 2022

The objective of this study is to characterize the knowledge of mathematics teachers in initial training (MTITs) at the Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica) on the logic-syntactic and mathematical aspects involved in proving, when evaluating mathematical arguments. The research is positioned in the interpretive paradigm and has a qualitative approach. It consists of two empirical phases: in the first, a questionnaire regarding logic-syntactic aspects was applied to 25 subjects, during the months of September and October 2018 and; in the second phase, a second questionnaire covering mathematical aspects was applied to 19 subjects, during the months of May and June 2019. For the analysis of the information, knowledge indicators were proposed.  Knowledge indicators are understood as phrases to determine evidence of knowledge in the responses of the subjects. It was appreciated that the vast majority of future mathematics teachers show knowledge to discriminate when a mathematical argument corresponds or not to a proof by virtue of the logic and syntactic aspects, and of mathematical elements associated with propositions with the structure of universal implication. In general, subjects displayed greater evidence of knowledge on the logic-syntactic aspects than on the mathematical aspects. Specifically, they evidenced that consideration of a particular case or the proof of the reciprocal proposition does not prove the result; likewise, subjects evidenced knowledge about the direct and indirect proof of the universal implication. In the case of the mathematical aspects considered as hypotheses, axioms, definitions and theorems, it was appreciated that subjects could have different levels of difficulties to understand a proof.
Educação popular do campo:um diálogo entre utopia teórica, ingenuidade acadêmica e práxis escolar
Authors: Schönardie Paulo Alfredo
Published: January 2022

Tema central deste artigo é a concepção pedagógica da educação popular do campo. Para compreender o diálogo social que essa nova modalidade educativa traz consigo, é realizada revisão histórico-teórica, seguida de uma reflexão sobre algumas superações necessárias na elaboração teórica. O embasamento empírico é apresentado pela realidade dos sujeitos educativos do campo no ensino básico, realidade essa já em diálogo com a teoria. Metodologicamente o ponto de partida está nas experiências auferidas pelo pesquisador, analisadas crítico-dialeticamente pela baliza teórica. Conclusivamente é possível afirmar que pela educação popular do campo, realidade social e teoria são colocados em diálogo pela práxis dos sujeitos do campo, reconstruindo autonomamente a realidade social de vida.
THE IMAGE OF A THIEF IN THE EAST SLAVIAN NON-FAIRY-TALE PROSE
Authors: Bauer Tat’yana
Published: January 2022

This article discusses the status of thievery in the East Slavic tradition. The prime objective of the publication was to determine the place of the thief in the system of characters with supernatural abilities who also belong to the “knower” category. This category usually includes masters, magic experts, and semi-demonic beings. The work is based on the materials of the peasant culture of the mid-19th — early 20th centuries. A systematic description of the image of the thief as a character with supernatural abilities comprised the first stage of research. The research study reveals the reasons for the inclination to theft and typical characteristics and motifs that confirm the demonological status of the thief. The set of supernatural qualities placed this status higher than that of magic experts, but lower than that of semi-demonic beings. Thus, on the conventional scale ‘man - semi-demonic creature’ thieves are above sorcerers and witches. The characters acquired common motifs and characteristics; a lexicological rapprochement between them is revealed in the research. Additionally, the ideas of the thieves’ special social status, which associates them with sorcerers and witches, in the rural community were revealed.
Spatial and temporal variability of carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in an Amazonian estuary
Authors: Martínez Castellón Saúl Edgardo , Cattanio José Henrique , Berrêdo José Francisco , Rollnic Marcelo , Neu Vania , Ribeiro Maridalva
Published: January 2022

Despite scarce information in the Amazon regions, aquatic environments in tropical mangroves are important carbon deposits, and little is known about the exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) with the atmosphere. We used a dynamic floating chamber to measure CO2 and CH4 fluxes in different aquatic surfaces (river, bore, and stream) on a monthly basis. Water physical-chemical parameters were also measured. Daily tide level variations have influenced CH4 flux in the rainy season. The water surface in the studied Amazonian estuary was a source of CO2 and CH4 to the atmosphere, and the CO2 output was much greater in the rainy season. Their seasonal flux did not present differences among rivers, bore, and streams in the two assessed seasons, but there was monthly variation in their fluxes, which were much higher than in other studies carried out in the tropics (mean production of 3.35 Gg CO2-e y-1).
Effects of paraquat dichloride on adult male wistar rat. an approach in the toxicity of body weights and hematological tissues
Authors: Edo Great Iruoghene
Published: January 2022

The main objective of the experiment is aimed to examine the impact of paraquat dichloride on the body weights of adult male Wistar rats as well as in their haematological tissues. The total number of male Wistar rats was 48 and was divided into 4 groups of 12 each. The 1st group (Test 1) served as control. The other three groups served as experimental groups in which the paraquat dichloride was administered. The experimental groups which are 2nd group (Test 2), 3rd group (Test 3) and 4th group (Test 4) received doses of paraquat dichloride of 10 mg/kg b.wt/per oral/day, 20 mg/kg b.wt/per oral/day and 40 mg/kg b.wt/per oral/day respectively. The experiment was carried out for a time duration of 42 days. The mean values of body weights, erythrocyte indices, total erythrocyte count (TEC), total leucocyte count (TLC) and Hb concentrations were significantly (P<0.05) decreased in Test 2, 3 and 4 rats, excluding packed cell volume (PCV), which in comparison to the control groups. Outcomes and observations from hematological parameters and bone marrow revealed the toxicity of paraquat dichloride to hematological tissues resulting in anemia and bone marrow hypoplasia which eventually leads to failure of the bone marrow and extensively hematopoietic system of adult male Wistar rats following long term exposure and high concentration.
СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПРОЦЕСАМИ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: МІЩЕНКО Володимир
Published: January 2022

Доведено, що цифровізація є складним інклюзивним видом економічної діяльності, а тому уряди всіх країн розглядають процес цифрової трансформації як важливе політичне завдання стратегічного характеру. Визначено, що організація управління процесом цифрової трансформації ґрунтується на чіткому формулюванні політики, розробленні стратегічних документів та організації моніторингу і контролю за імплементацією прийнятих рішень і виконанням поставлених цілей. Обґрунтовано принципи пріоритезації стратегічних цілей та охарактеризовано головні чинники, які їх визначають.На основі аналізу світового досвіду зроблено висновок про те, що сучасною тенденцією є посилення підходів до цифрової трансформації шляхом зміцнення інституційних і організаційних засад, впровадження цифрових технологій у процес стратегічного управління. Обґрунтовано головні напрями і доведено важливість цифрової трансформації економіки України через реалізацію концепції стратегічного управління, визначено головні проблеми, які стримують цей процес. Розкрито зміст і особливості використання централізованої та децентралізованої моделей організації управління процесом цифрової трансформації, доведено, що більш функціональною й ефективною є децентралізована модель управління.Проаналізовано світовий досвід стимулювання підприємств і населення до використання цифрових технологій, запропоновано перспективні форми державної підтримки бізнесу і населення в умовах України. Охарактеризовано можливості використання «нормативних пісочниць» для підтримки цифрових інновацій.З точки зору необхідності реформування системи державного управління розкрито особливості створення цифрового уряду й окреслено головні напрями його діяльності. У контексті реалізації завдань стратегічного управління цифровою трансформацією визначено економічний зміст і особливості реалізації кіберзагроз і цифрових ризиків, запропоновано методи управління ними. З метою підвищення ефективності стратегічного управління цифровою трансформацією запропоновано комплекс заходів щодо посилення інституційної спроможності суб’єктів управління у сфері формування цільових пріоритетів, координації діяльності, моніторингу і контролю за виконанням визначених цілей.
New promising proton conducting electrolyte for high-temperature fuel cells based on hydrophobic guanidine salt
Authors:   V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Rogalsky S.P. , Tarasyuk O.P. , Povazhnyi V.A. , Cherniavska T.V. ,   Сhuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Makhno S.M. ,   Сhuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: January 2022

Guanidine salts are promising proton conductors due to the high content of dissociable protons in guanidinium cation that ensure an efficient proton transfer along hydrogen-bonded network formed by proton donor and proton acceptor sites. However, the high melting point of most guanidine salts is a serious drawback for their application as proton conducting electrolytes. Reducing the symmetry of guanidinium cations by the substitution of hydrogen atoms on alkyl radicals reduces the melting points but also leads to decreased proton conductivity. In this study, monosubstituted guanidine salt, N-butylguanidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (BG-TFSI), has been synthesized by a simple two-step method. It is water immiscible room temperature protic ionic liquid. The structure of BG-TFSI was confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, as well as infrared spectroscopy. According to thermal gravimetric analysis data, the ionic liquid has the thermal degradation point (5% weight loss) of 348 °C which indicates its excellent thermal stability for use in high-temperature fuel cells. The ionic conductivity of BG-TFSI determined by the electrochemical impedance method was found to be 9·10-4 S/cm at room temperature. This value increased by almost one order of magnitude above 100 °C thus reaching an acceptable level for use in fuel cells. The activation energy Ea calculated from the Arrhenius plot for BG-TFSI is found to be 16.4 kJ/mol which is similar to those reported for other guanidine salts. Based on the obtained results one can assume that the proton transport in BG-TFSI is dominated by Grotthus-type (hopping) mechanism. The results of this study indicated that BG-TFSI is a promising proton conducting electrolyte for fuel cells operating at elevated temperatures in water-free conditions. The hydrophobicity of the ionic liquid is an important advantage since it can prevent its leaching from the polymer electrolyte membrane during the operation of a fuel cell.
Síndrome inflamatória multissistêmica (SIMS) pós-COVID-19
Authors: Staub Henrique Luiz , Staub Lia Portella
Published: January 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: A potencial associação da COVID-19 com fenômenos inflamatórios e autoimunes abre um novo capítulo na prática clínica. Entre várias condições inflamatórias descritas no pós-COVID-19, destacam-se a doença de Kawasaki e uma nova afecção denominada síndrome inflamatória multissistêmica.OBJETIVOS: Revisar, de forma prática e concisa, conceito e critérios diagnósticos da síndrome inflamatória multisistêmica, as sobreposições com a doença de Kawasaki, assim como a imunopatogênese e o tratamento desta nova e intrigante enfermidade.MÉTODOS: Revisão da literatura disponível na base de dados Pubmed, com ênfase em revisões sistemáticas com metaanálises.RESULTADOS: A síndrome inflamatória multisistêmica se configura como uma condição hiperinflamatória multiorgânica pós-viral. A condição é primordialmente pediátrica, e os primeiros casos foram descritos na Inglaterra em maio de 2020. Os critérios diagnósticos são ainda imprecisos, e incluem algumas manifestações doença de Kawasaki-símiles. A síndrome inflamatória multisistêmica difere da doença de Kawasaki, entretanto, por geralmente acometer crianças acima cinco anos e de raças negras ou hispânicas; em termos clínicos, se distingue pela alta frequência de gastroenteropatia, miocardiopatia e choque. O diagnóstico diferencial inclui sepse bacteriana, síndrome de ativação macrofágica e formas sistêmicas de artrite reumatoide. Uma hiperexpressão de interferons e de outras citocinas inflamatórias caracteriza patogenicamente a síndrome inflamatória mulsistêmica. A enfermidade é, via de regra, responsiva a cuidados de terapia intensiva, corticóides, imunoglobulina intravenosa e imunobiológicos.CONCLUSÕES: A síndrome inflamatória multisistêmica é uma nova e complexa afecção hiperinflamatória associada à exposição prévia ao SARS-CoV-2. Apresenta instigantes interfaces com a doença de Kawasaki. Apesar da descrição recente, a literatura já é quantitativamente robusta, e algumas pendências de imunopatogênese, critérios diagnósticos e terapêutica deverão ser esclarecidas em breve.
Discordar a través de la comida. Descendientes de chinos y nuevos inmigrantes en Tapachula, Chiapas
Authors: LISBONA GUILLÉN MIGUEL , RINCÓN ZÁRATE ULISES ALBERTO
Published: January 2022

En la capital de la costa de Chiapas (México), Tapachula, la llegada de nuevos inmigrantes chinos durante el actual siglo para abrir negocios de restauración coincide con la presencia de similares negocios regentados por descendientes de la histórica inmigración china a la región producida, principalmente, a principios del siglo XX. A través del trabajo efectuado por más de una década, y mediante la observación participante y entrevistas, el artículo muestra cómo las representaciones sociales en torno a la comida ofrecida en los negocios de la ciudad establecen una clara diferenciación entre los históricos y nuevos negocios gastronómicos. Esta disociación, en este caso, cuestiona los discursos homogéneos sobre la identidad y los referentes territoriales y nacionales que la construyen. Así, la comida china se legitima por originarse en una herencia histórica y familiar de los descendientes de chinos, y se degrada cuando es aportada por los nuevos inmigrantes recién arribados a Tapachula.
El amor a través de los ojos en la antigua poesía india de Amaru
Authors: RENTERÍA ALEJANDRE SERGIO A.
Published: January 2022

Uno de los procesos estéticos que caracteriza la poesía de la India antigua es la mirada, la cual se ha convertido en el receptáculo de sentimientos y emociones dentro de la teoría literaria del rasa. Los ojos son el vehículo poético y el tópico más usado dentro de la poesía antigua de la India. En este desarrollo poético, existen elementos de análisis y creación literaria enmarcados en el método denominado rasa o “placer estético”. Esta teoría literaria consiste en saborear la poesía a través de ocho sabores esenciales. El principal es el sabor del amor (śṛṅgārarasa), el cual se divide a su vez en “el amor en la unión” (saṁbhoga) y “el amor en la separación” (vipralambha). Para que este proceso de amor surja y se pueda saborear, los amantes tienen que contemplarse. De aquí que mi trabajo se centre en la mirada. Mi objetivo principal es analizar algunos poemas de Amaru sobre este tópico para dilucidar, con el apoyo de las figuras retóricas y la resonancia poética, la importancia que tienen los ojos en la poesía de la India antigua.
Return Home: Photographic Report of a Journey
Authors: FIGLIULO ROBERTO
Published: January 2022

Desde el principio del nuevo milenio una nueva generación de fotógrafos en China decidió embarcarse en un viaje en dirección contraria, volver desde las grandes metrópolis chinas o desde el extranjero y viajar a sus lugares de origen. Aunque cada uno de ellos desarrolla sus trabajos con un toque personal y representa escenas particulares, todos se centran en la misma dirección de su viaje: volver a casa. 
Me refiero a fotógrafos como Zeng Han, Su Jiehao, Mu Ge, Zhu Lanqing, Zhang Wenxin and Zhang Xiao. Fotógrafos con diferentes orígenes y edades, que parece han decidido emprender el mismo camino.
No se quiere sugerir un nuevo patrón, ni introducir una nueva tendencia en la fotografía contemporánea china. Sino quiero mostrar como estos trabajos fotográficos comparten intenciones y sentimientos comunes en un periodo de irrefutable cambio.
Prácticas discursivas acerca de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en Japón y sus corolarios neonacionalistas
Authors: CÓRDOBA ARROYO ESTEBAN
Published: January 2022

La reconstrucción selectiva de la Segunda Guerra Mundial por parte de ultranacionalistas en Japón ha avivado sentimientos antijaponeses y debilitado las relaciones internacionales en el Este de Asia. Sin embargo, el discurso ultranacionalista con el que se suele asociar a todo el colectivo japonés es solo uno de muchos que luchan por reconocimiento en la esfera pública japonesa. ¿Cuáles de estos discursos coexisten y compiten en la sociedad japonesa y qué implican para el neonacionalismo en el Este de Asia? Mediante el uso de fuentes primarias, este artículo investiga patrones de conmemoración de la Segunda Guerra Mundial ampliamente difundidos en la sociedad y la cultura de Japón desde el final de la guerra hasta el presente. Esto, con el objetivo de crear un marco sistemático que muestre sus principales presupuestos y consecuencias.
Współpraca Prezesa Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych z niezależnymi organami nadzorczymi kościołów i związków wyznaniowych w Polsce na przykładzie działalności Kościoła katolickiego
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska, Ciechanowska Justyna
Published: January 2022

This article aims to present the cooperation between the President of the Personal Data Protection Office and the independent supervisory authority appointed by the Catholic Church. Taking into account the independence and autonomy of the Catholic Church provided for, among others, in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and in the Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland of 28th July 1993, the author aims to indicate the basis, scope and principles of cooperation between the above mentioned authorities. Taking into account the independence and autonomy of the Catholic Church stipulated inter alia in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and in the Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland of 28th July 1993, the author aims to indicate the basis, scope and principles of cooperation between the above mentioned authorities. The author attempts to present the benefits of cooperation between the abovementioned authorities and the impact it may have on increasing the level of personal data protection and security.
Przeciwdziałanie ubóstwu energetycznemu w unijnej strategii Fit for 55 – zarys problematyki
Authors:   Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Polska, Hałub-Kowalczyk Olga
Published: January 2022

The aim of this paper is the analysis of the legislative package, proposed by European Commission, called „Fit for 55” with an emphasis on the instruments of combating energy poverty during the climate transformation till 2050. This study examines the main goals and tasks of Social Climate Found and the Social Climate Plans of the EU Member States. The conducted research aims to verify the hypothesis, that the freedom from energy poverty should be classified not only as a part of EU energy strategy but also as a human right within the framework of protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in the European Union.
Wybory parlamentarne w okresie pandemii COVID-19 na przykładzie Trynidadu i Tobago
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska, Piękoś Karol , Hadała-Skóra Anna ,   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska
Published: January 2022

Elections, through which the collective sovereign elects its representatives, are the primary means of creating the composition of the various organs of public power. In this article, the authors have analyzed the course, as well as the consequences of the elections to the House of Representatives in Trinidad and Tobago held on August 10th 2020 during the global COVID-19 pandemic. They have also pointed to a number of worrying events that are a warning signal for modern democratic states. The analysis leads to the conclusion that the elections held in Trinidad and Tobago can be considered special due to the unusual election campaign.
Reactions to the War as Identity Stories: Reflections of the Artists Aleksandr Brener, Alexey Kallima, Aslan Goisum on the Chechen War
Authors:   Museum of the first president of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Sokolovskaia M. V.
Published: January 2022

The article examines the pieces of art by artists Alexander Brener (1990s), Alexey Kallima (2000s) and Aslan Goisum (2010s) and their reception by art criticism and the public as evidence of the reaction of Russian society to the Chechen war. The Chechen war was a significant factor in the life of Russia, but how did the society react to the war and what will be the memory of it? Today different groups of war participants have different rights to represent their experience in the public space, the war is mainly described by its witnesses and publicists, and in public discussions, the position of only some social groups takes root today. The community of contemporary artists and the viewers of contemporary art are perceived as mnemonic actors, and the question arises of who has the right to testify about the war in creation and perception of art works on Chechen war and how the position and identity of the witness affect the image of the war he creates. Artists' stories show how the right to the memory of the Chechen war is consolidated not as a duty of the whole society, but as a part of the identity of a particular author.
Disaster management in India’s construction industry during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Sheth Alpa
Published: January 2022

A biological disaster such as Covid-19 is unique in that, unlike other natural disasters, it does not engage the civil engineering community directly. Gaps in managing the pandemic exposed the lack of an institutional memory of handling pandemics, plus a lack of risk perception of ‘fat tail’ events. The impact on the construction sector was significant across the world, but different sections of the sector were affected differently. This paper documents and analyses these issues and concludes with a case study of how small and medium engineering practices endured the pandemic.
Dental implant placement with flapless and flapped technique: A systematic review
Authors:   Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Azad university of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran., Asadollahi Rojin , khah Meysam Mohammadi ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Yahyazadehfar Niknaz ,   Department of Prosthodontics, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran., Kouhestani Farnaz ,   Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Tehrani Zahra ,   Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: January 2022

Aim: This study was aimed to systematically review and compare implant treatment outcome including success and survival rates, marginal bone loss and post-operative pain between flapped and flapless techniques of implant insertion. Material and Methods: An internet search was performed in PubMed and Cochrane Library in June 2018 using relevant keywords limited to human studies and English language. Clinical studies evaluating the survival rate, marginal bone loss (MBL) and rate of complications between flapped and flapless techniques for implant insertion were included. The review process was performed by two reviewers and the relevant data was extracted from the included studies. Data was compared in a qualitative manner. Results: Electronic search resulted in 1872 studies out of which 32 (21 RCTs) were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria including 1528 patients and 3047 implants. No significant difference was found between success and survival rate of implants using two techniques except for one study that reported higher success rate in flapless group. Twelve studies reported higher MBL in the flapped groups while two studies showed higher MBL in the flapless group. Less pain following flapless technique was reported in 9 studies. One study, however, showed more pain in flapless technique. Conclusion: Implant survival rate using flapped and flapless technique is comparable. Also, MBL using flapless technique is similar or less than flapped technique. Concerning post-operative complications, flapless technique would probably have less post-operative pain.
The Dermoscopic “Chromosome Arms Sign” for Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis
Authors:   The Pediatric Operations Unit, Ospedaledell’Angelo, Venice, Italy, Cutrone Mario , Gysel Julie Van ,   Department of Dermatology. Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, Grimalt Ramon ,   Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Published: January 2022

Introduction Terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) belongs to the group of “dirty dermatoses” and represents a not well-known and surely underestimated skin condition. Clinical Cases We present 2 cases of TFFD and present clinical and dermatoscopical findings. Results We present specific dermatoscopical findings of TFFD. Conclusion We propose the denomination “chromosome arms” sign for Terra firma-forme dermatosis
Acute Liver Injury after Three Doses of Nitrofurantoin
Authors:   Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon, 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, USA, Pujar Thejeswi , Lee Joy ,   Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 306 Liberty View Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA, Yu Siegfried ,   Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon, 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, USA
Published: January 2022

A 56-year-old lady presented to the hospital with 2-day history of flu like symptoms. These had begun within a few hours after starting Nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infection that was prescribed by her primary care doctor. Blood tests upon admission revealed elevated aminotransferase levels with normal bilirubin levels. The medication was stopped, and other causes of hepatitis were investigated. Nitrofurantoin induced idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (IDILI) was confirmed by excluding all other causes. Patient’s symptoms and liver enzymes improved the next day and she was discharged. A follow-up on the laboratory's nine-days later revealed liver enzymes almost back to normal.
Coronavirus Disease-2019 Vaccines and the Vaccination Challenges in India: A Review
Authors:   RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE, Rangraze Imran R. , Khan Shehla S. ,   RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE, Sayyad Yakub ,   Al-Shifa Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra 411048, India
Published: January 2022

The severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) designated as novel coronavirus is a cause of highly infectious disease referred to as coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). The global pandemic that affected millions of people worldwide has claimed many lives and brought about catastrophe in low-income countries. The high mortality and rapid spread of the infection have brought about an urgent need for a safe and effective vaccine to control the pandemic. In this perspective, it becomes essential to understand the structure, mode of transmission, and virulence of SARS-Cov-2. In this article, an emphasis is made on understanding the infection pathogenesis and the host defense mechanisms against the infection to break the chain of transmission. Furthermore, we have tried to summarize the development and characteristics of different types of COVID-19 vaccines. In addition to this, we have highlighted the challenges of the public health system in the procurement and delivery of the vaccine to the community and especially to the most vulnerable society. It becomes the main priority to find support financially and make the public health system ready to imbibe the importance of vaccination through meticulous strategies so that vaccine reaches out to the community.
Impact of Evidence-Based Functional Intervention Approach on an Individual with Wernicke’s Aphasia Based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework: A Case Study
Authors:   Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist, Siliguri District Hospital, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Choudhury Manisha , Singh Preeti ,   Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist, Noida, New Delhi, India
Published: January 2022

Background Severe comprehension impairments in Wernicke’s aphasia (WA) are often seen to be associated with auditory related impairment and phonological processing, including semantic and executive difficulties. This study investigated whether an intensive functional approach regime underpins the improvement in speech, language and cognitive domains in an individual with WA resulting in a positive impact on functional communication skills and quality of life-based on international classification of functioning (ICF), disability and health framework. Aim To study the impact of evidence-based functional treatment approach on the speech, language, cognitive and quality of life (QoL) domains in a patient diagnosed with WA based on ICF Framework. Objective The purpose of this longitudinal case study was to compare before- and after-scores of speech and language abilities, cognitive abilities and QoL in a patient diagnosed with WA after providing an intensive evidence-based functional communication treatment approach. Material and Methods A case aged 60-years-old male with a one-month history of stroke; was diagnosed as WA. The patient received intensive functional treatment approach focusing on language and cognition for one hour continuously per session, for eight sessions, within 2-months which involved different therapy approaches to improve his communication abilities. The measurement of language, cognitive abilities and QoL was assessed using the English adaptation of the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB), Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form ((WHOQoLBREF) respectively. The results obtained were analyzed based upon the scores obtained across the domains of WAB, ACE-R, and QoL in two stages i.e. pre- and post-intensive aphasia functional language intervention program. Results The outcome of the current study revealed improved scores in WAB, ACE-R, and WHOQoL which highlighted the fact that aphasia therapy techniques targeting the language and functional goals must be followed and implemented during the therapeutic sessions based on the client’s type of aphasia. Conclusion The findings of the case study suggests that the impact of functional communication approach targeting the maximum participation of the person with aphasia seems to be one of the most effective and efficient way to rehabilitate aphasics to improve their QoL.
Developing a Probit Regression Model for Estimating the Chance of Mortality for Coronavirus Disease-2019 Patients
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, MehrAstan University, Guilan, Iran, Mahmoudabadi Abbas
Published: January 2022

Rational Although the number of deaths of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is decreasing over the world due to vaccination process, but appearing its new variants remain it as the remarkable challenge for health authorities. Purpose The aim of this study is to develop a probit regression model to estimate the chance of mortality for the patients infected to COVID-19. Methodology The contributing factors of age, symptoms and underlying diseases have been considered as independent variables as well as the clearance type of death as dependent variable have been studied for estimating the mortality rate. Patients have been divided into two categories; 1) recovered or transferred and 2) death, followed by developing a probit regression model by the well-known technique of Max likelihood method. Data Collection Data have been collected for 1015 patients tested positively to COVID-19 and subsequently received clinical treatment or intensive care. Conclusion The results revealed the model is capable of estimating the chance of mortality based on age, symptoms and underlying diseases. As implication, the health authorities ultumately can estimate the patient mortality rate prior to admission procedures in hospitals.
Bipedicular Basi-Vertebral Nerve Ablation: A Case Report
Authors:   Metro Pain Group, 271 Clayton Rd, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, Buchanan Guy , Wright Robert E. ,   Sydney Pain Management Centre, New South Wales, Australia
Published: January 2022

Introduction Intraosseous ablation of the basivertebral nerve (BVNA) is an emerging minimally invasive treatment to relieve chronic mechanical axial low back pain associated with Modic type 1 or type 2 vertebral end-plate changes. Randomized controlled trials demonstrate improvements in pain and function sustained for up to five-years. Methods A 40-year-old woman presented with an eight-year history of central low back with mechanical features. There was minimal response to active physical reconditioning techniques, breast reduction surgery and chronic opioid prescription. Imaging disclosed modic type 1 vertebral end-plate changes at the L5/S1 segment. Following a positive short-term response to bilateral L5/S1 facet joint injections, the L5/S1 facets were treated with radiofrequency ablation of the L4 medial branch and L5 dorsal ramus bilaterally but with minimal benefit. BVNA at L5 and S1 was provided using a bi-pedicular bipolar radiofrequency approach (description attached). Result Six-week outcomes data disclosed decreased pain intensity from 8/10 to 3/10 and improved function with a decrease of 22 points on the oswestry disability index (ODI). Measures of depression, anxiety and stress, and quality of life improved significantly. Opioid usage decreased with a weaning plan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings demonstrated new sclerosis with surrounding bone marrow oedema of the right and left sides of the L5 and S1 vertebral bodies consistent with the BVNA treatment. Discussion This case reports technically successful BVNA using a bipedicular approach. The early result is consistent with the published literature using the uni-pedicular approach. Follow-up plans are in place. A case series will follow. In Brief A bi-pedicular bipolar radiofrequency technique for basivertebral nerve ablation to treat vertebrogenic chronic low back pain is described, including early clinical outcomes and MRI findings.
Paediatric Urolithiasis an Emerging Concern: Single Centre Experience in a Non-Endemic Region in South India
Authors:   Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, Kerala, India, Vijayaraghavan Krishna M. B. , Rajendran Rohan ,   Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, Kerala, India, Thomas Appu ,   Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, Kerala, India, Mathew Anil ,   Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, Kerala, India
Published: January 2022

Introduction Paediatric urolithiasis is an emerging disease in developing nations especially in India, but a rarer entity compared to its adult counterpart. There is significant geographic variation in the incidence of urolithiasis within India itself. Given the changing dynamics of the disease, this study evaluated paediatric urolithiasis patients in a non-endemic region in South India. Methods This is a retrospective study of children and adolescents diagnosed with urolithiasis from January 2009 to December 2019 in a single tertiary care centre in South India. The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the demographic and clinical characteristics, aetiology, management, clearance rates after surgical intervention and disease recurrence of paediatric stone disease in a non-endemic region in South India. Results We evaluated 29 patients which included a total of 97 hospital admissions. Predominantly the study population consisted of males (80.0%), with a mean age of symptom onset of 9.44±5.53-years. All patients were metabolically evaluated, 16 patients (55.2%) had metabolic abnormalities and the most common abnormality was hypocitraturia (37.5%). Spontaneous elimination rate was 6.9% and clearance rates for surgical procedures ranged from 72% to 100%. Recurrent stones were seen in 37.9%. No patient developed chronic kidney disease or mortality due to stone disease within the evaluation period of this study. Conclusion Paediatric urolithiasis is an emerging disease in India. There is a high prevalence of metabolic abnormalities in paediatric stone disease which supports the need for metabolic evaluation in all cases. There is more similarity of our study with western literature than the available Indian data which may be due to the lifestyle changes, significant geographic variation within India itself between endemic and non-endemic regions or changing epidemiology of paediatric stone disease per se.
Occupational Therapy Intervention for Hemiplegie Shoulder Pain in Adults Post-Stroke: A Zimbabwean Perspective
Authors: Khuabi Lee-Ann Juliana Jacobs-Nzuzi , de Klerk Susan , Tapfuma Mary
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Zimbabwe. Hemiplegie shoulder pain (HSP), a secondary complication of stroke, impedes the functional recovery of the upper limb and occupational engagement. Occupational therapy intervention, comprising assessment and treatment, seeks to promote health and well-being through facilitating improvement in occupational engagement. There is a lack of documented evidence on occupational therapy intervention practices (i.e., assessment and treatment) of HSP in the context of Harare, Zimbabwe. To allow for an increased understanding of HSP management, this study explored occupational therapists' assessment and treatment practices of post-stroke HSP in Harare, Zimbabwe METHOD: This explorative study included six experienced occupational therapists from three public hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using qualitative content analysis RESULTS: Data analysis revealed three themes, i.e., assessment of post-stroke HSP is all encompassing; key components of post-stroke HSP treatment practice and challenges in occupational therapy practice of post-stroke HSP in Harare CONCLUSION: Occupational therapy intervention practice for post-stroke HSP in Harare includes an eclectic approach, with preventative practices as a key component of treatment. Intervention should strive to be occupation-based and holistic encompassing considerations of environmental factors and the indicators of HSP Keywords: public health care, occupational therapy intervention, clinical practice, neurological upper limb conditions
Practical subjects in the vocational curriculum: A critical review of the literature
Authors: Winberg Christine , Hollis-Turner Shairn
Published: January 2022

There is a growing number of studies in the field of vocational education and training, but not many focus on the practical subjects that prepare students for transition to workplaces. This critical review of the literature on practical subjects in vocational colleges set out to contribute to debates on the relationship between theory and practice in vocational education through a particular focus on the knowledge forms that are evident in curricular and pedagogical practices in practical subjects. The critical review identified the conceptual, procedural, technical, and contextual forms of knowledge in practical tasks and activities. Based on these findings and drawing on the concept of semantic gravity in Legitimation Code Theory, we found stronger and weaker forms of semantic gravity in practical knowledge and propose that strengthening and weakening semantic gravity through the purposeful selection and sequencing of tasks and activities enables cumulative knowledge building towards competent practice.
Analysis of the patent activity of Russian developers in the field of precision measurement technology
Authors:   Siberian Center of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Buzuk Igor V. , Krivetsky Andrey V. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Renteev Vasiliy A. ,   Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2022

The point of the study – to determine the demand for the development of devices, methods and algorithms for performing precision measurements in various fields of technology and a scientific experiment on the activity of their registration as forms of intellectual property. The dynamics of the number of applications filed with the Federal Institute of Industrial Property and the dynamics of published titles of protection in the field of precision measurements are considered, and an analysis of the distribution of published titles of protection by classes of the International Patent Classification is presented. Among other things, the analysis of patents allows you to evaluate ways to reduce the error of precision solutions. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the use of statistics on patenting the existing technical solutions in the field of precision measurements as a justification for the relevance of creating new solutions. As a result, a steady intensity of precision solutions patenting was determined, indicating the relevance of work in this area. Analysis of methods for reducing errors of precision meters indicates the relevance of methods for reducing the noise levels of primary measuring transducers.
The need to identify and patent promising solutions in the field of electric transport
Authors:   Siberian Center of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Protsenko Natalia V. , Malozyomov Boris V. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Dmitrieva Julia V. ,   Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kuznetsov Sergey A. ,   Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2022

The development of environmentally friendly transport is given priority by all the leading cities in the world. Electric transport is the most important aspect of the transport system of a modern metropolis, one of the main tools for maintaining sustainable population mobility and high living standards. Highly efficient charging stations are one of the most important factors in the commercial success of electric vehicles. The development and installation of fast charging stations will be an important step towards the development of the electric vehicles use. The development of technologies aimed at alternative energy sources, including for use in transport, is gaining popularity both for research in this area and for patenting on the territory of the Russian Federation. A review of patent documents filed with the Patent Office of the Russian Federation and related to inventions in the field of electric transport is carried out. The analysis of technical solutions of inventions and utility models aimed at the development of a charging infrastructure, the creation of an intelligent power supply system for express charging of electric vehicles based on lithium-ion energy storage devices, as well as related promising areas for the development of the industry. An attractive investment climate in the Russian Federation and the stimulation of the development of the charging infrastructure by the state is shown, which can give an impetus to inventive activity in the segment of charging stations and electric vehicles.
Children's Rights in The Perspective of Primary School Teachers in The Period COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors: DAĞDEVİREN ERTAŞ Behiye , BATMAZ Onur , KILIÇ Ahmet
Published: January 2022

With the announcement of an epidemic by the World Health Organization in 2020, countries have been restricted in many areas such as economy, health, education, and social life. With this restriction process, it is possible to say that children experience difficulties accessing many salient services, especially education, health, and care services. Therefore, during the COVID-19 epidemic, children can be told that they are deprived of rights based on their protection and development. In this process, the research aims to examine the opinions of primary school teachers, individuals with whom students spend the most time through distance education after their families, on children's rights. Participants of this research, adopting one of the qualitative research methods i.e., phenomenology, consist of 19 primary school teachers working in Yozgat, Turkey, determined by purposeful sampling methods. In the research, data were collected through a semi-structured interview form. The data obtained were analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. As a result of the research, teachers expressed the most opinions about children's right to life, nutrition, and a quality life standard as well as development right to access information. In addition, the most views were on the right of children to participate, on the right to express their opinions freely and on the right to protection from all kinds of maltreatment, neglect, abuse and exploitation. Therefore, teachers' views on children's rights to life, development, participation, and protection were evaluated as negative.
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Создание детализированных низкополигональных трехмерных моделей для AR-приложения
Authors:   Университет ИТМО, Смолин А.А. , Трушина Ю.А. ,   Университет ИТМО
Published: January 2022

Использование трехмерных моделей в AR-приложениях требует от 3D художника особых компетенций, основанных на создании контента по определенным требованиям, обусловленным ограничениями, связанными с техническими характеристиками конечного продукта. В данной статье рассматривается применение перспективной технологии дополненной реальности для создания дополнительного контента к настольной игре «Имаджинариум».