bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of advanced prostatic cancer treatment on quality of life and sexual function
Authors: Marsicano Fernando Parma , Petroianu Andy
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The studying the quality of life after cancer treatment has become a priority in oncology.

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of different treatments for recurrence prostate cancer on quality of life and sexual activity. Material and Methods: Two hundred patients with recurrence prostate cancer after initial treatment were distributed into four groups according to the following protocol: group 1 - open prostatectomy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy; group 2 - open prostatectomy combined with radiotherapy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy; group 3 - androgen deprivation hormone therapy alone; and group 4 - radiotherapy combined with androgen deprivation hormone therapy. All patients answered two questionnaires validated for Brazil related to the quality of life, the European Quality of Life Questionnaire and the International Index of Erectile Function. The presence of urinary tract infection, hematuria, hematochezia, urinary incontinence, and urethral stricture after the treatments were also investigated. The adverse effects reported in the four groups following the treatments were statistically compared and significance was considered indicated by p-values of <0.05.

Results: This study revealed worse mobility and self-care, greater limitations of usual activities, and a higher incidence of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction in patients who underwent prostatectomy. All these adverse effects were worse when the surgical procedure was associated with radiotherapy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy.

Conclusion: Prostatectomy is associated with complications, which are responsible for a worse quality of life due to mobility limitations, difficulty in self-care, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. All these adversities worsen when the surgery is combined with radiotherapy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy.
Crosstalk between vitamin status and gut microbiota: The key to maintaining immune homeostasis in the gut
Authors: Rakić Marija , Repac Jelena , Lunić Tanja , Božić Bojan , Božić-Nedeljković Biljana
Published: December 2023

The human gut microbiota is a diverse ecosystem that harbours a variety of microorganisms, including proteobacteria, bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and archaea. These microorganisms are collectively involved in several vital functions, including nutrient metabolism, vitamin synthesis, immune system regulation, neurotransmitter production, drug metabolism, and communication with the central nervous system. Dysbiosis within the gut microbiota has been shown to be a critical factor in the development of chronic disease. Investigating the effects of gut microbiota composition on overall health holds promise for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and the development of new therapeutic interventions. One notable aspect of the functionality of the gut microbiota is its involvement in the production of essential B vitamins. These vitamins exert a significant influence on immune responses and the composition of the gut microbiota. Competition may occur between the host and the gut microbiota for B vitamins, which some bacteria obtain from food or from synthesis by other gut bacteria. Thus, the availability of B vitamins in the diet has the potential to influence the composition of the gut microbiota and thus immune homeostasis. The profile of the gut microbiota varies individually, with diet proving to be an important modulator of both its composition and functional properties. However, further extensive research efforts are needed to understand the complex interplay between the gut microbiota, vitamins, and immune response mechanisms. Such investigations have the potential to develop innovative therapeutic strategies for a spectrum of inflammatory diseases, opening new avenues for improved patient outcomes.
Polyphenols as a new class of prebiotics for gut microbiota manipulation
Authors: Bačić Ana , Gavrilović Jelisaveta , Rajilić-Stojanović Mirjana
Published: December 2023

A thriving community of microorganisms resides in our intestines, forming complex interactions and producing signaling molecules that can affect human physiological processes. Intrinsic and environmental factors modulate the composition of the microbial ecosystem, with diet representing a key factor affecting the formation of gut microbiota. The epidemic of noncommunicable chronic diseases has been associated with the Western diet, which may modulate the gut microbiota, resulting in a detrimental derangement in the microbial community, termed dysbiosis. Dysbiosis may be reverted through dietary interventions and the application of probiotics and prebiotics. Phenolic compounds represent plant-based nutraceuticals, which can be separated into phenolic acids and polyphenols, that exert prebiotic-like effects and may prevent the development of diseases. Besides direct health-promoting activities, beneficial effects of phenolic compounds may be exerted through their interaction with the gut microbiota. A bidirectional relationship between the gut microbiota and phenolic compounds has been observed, as microorganisms are involved in the metabolism of phenolic compounds, whereas phenolic compounds may affect the composition of the microbiota, with selective stimulatory or inhibitory activity towards the growth of microbial members. In this review, insight into the gut microbiota-polyphenols relationship will be given, with a focus on the application of polyphenols for modifying microbiota and promoting health.
Case report the sudden cardiac death of a food delivery service worker due to unrecognized myocarditis
Authors: Stefanović Ivana , Sinđelić Vladimir , Anđelić Slađana , Tasić-Uroš Danijela , Milivojčević-Bevc Ivana , Čolaković Goran
Published: December 2023

Introduction/Objective The COVID-19 pandemic enabled an increase in the use of food delivery apps and provided more work for delivery services, especially while the lockdown measures were in place. Many scientific papers have been written about epidemiological measures and the safety of delivered food in the prevention of COVID-19, but there is little research dedicated to the pressures suffered by delivery service workers and the health consequences that may have arisen due to their unregulated work status. We present the rare combination of difficult work conditions and myocarditis, which led to the sudden cardiac death of a food delivery worker. Case report The Emergency Medical Team (EMT) was dispatched to help a person lying in a corridor of a building showing no signs of life. Upon arrival at the scene, they found an approximately 30-40-year-old man lying on the ground near the entrance of the building next to his bicycle with a delivery bag still on his back. He was unconscious, with no breathing or pulse, and with no visible signs of injury. Information was obtained from bystanders about a delivery to the fifth floor of the building with no elevator, but there was no reliable information about the time of cardiac arrest. The initial rhythm was asystole, so the non-shockable rhythm cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) protocol was immediately initiated. During CPR, two IV lines were opened, seven adrenaline injections were administered intravenously (IV), a 0.9% NaCl solution was initiated, and the airway was secured by placing an endotracheal tube. Despite all the efforts, the resuscitation measures were unsuccessful, and the patient was pronounced dead. Because the patient had died in a public place of an unknown cause, the police was notified, and the body was transferred to forensic pathology. The autopsy revealed no macroscopic changes in the myocardium, but pathohistology did reveal myocarditis. Since all this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, a PCR test was performed, which was negative. Toxicology findings revealed the presence of amphetamine and THC in traces, which were not thought to have affected the fatal outcome. Conclusion Myocarditis is an important but underrecognized cause of sudden death in young people, including delivery workers. Future research should be focused on adopting more precise criteria for myocarditis detection in such high-risk occupations.
The application of the Kampala trauma Score for prehospital assessment of severity of injuries and prediction of outcome after severe trauma
Authors: Milivojčević-Bevc Ivana , Tasić-Uroš Danijela , Anđelić Slađana , Čolaković Goran , Petrović Snežana , Stefanović Ivana , Vukićević Verica
Published: December 2023

Severe trauma is the main cause of mortality and disability in modern society. Emergency medical doctors are usually the first to establish contact with the injured person, and the extent of definitive care largely depends on their correct assessment of the severity of the injury, using an adequate pre-hospital trauma score. Injury severity scores are used to numerically categorize the type and extent of the injury. They represent an important additional instrument, which is used to enable faster triage, the categorization of injury severity, adequate care, treatment, and transport of patients with multiple injuries to the appropriate hospital. They are also important in research. This paper aims to suggest, using several case reports, the possibility of pre-hospital use of the Kampala Trauma Score (KTS) as an easily applicable and very suitable system for monitoring the condition and predicting the outcome of seriously injured patients. The patients were primarily assessed at the pre-hospital level and assigned a certain injury severity score according to the KTS, which later proved to reflect their definitive outcome. It can be concluded that the KTS is an effective scoring system that can be used during initial triage of the seriously injured for categorization of the severity of the injury, prediction of mortality and necessity of hospitalization. The possibility of its potential application during emergency care of the seriously injured, both for differentiating the severity of injuries and for predicting the definitive outcome, is indicated. However, due to the limited number of patients, original research should be conducted on a larger sample.
Achilles steel?: Investigating corrosive capital in the Smederevo Železara privatization
Authors: Ben Reade
Published: December 2023

The term "corrosive capital" has become a popular phrase in Serbia and across the Western Balkans used to describe opaque and scandalous foreign investments that are believed to enable state capture. Particularly in Serbia, existing approaches to corrosive capital have certainly identified which investments are problematic. However, there is still a lack of understanding about which key actors are culpable for corrosive investments and the practices that enable them. Responsibility is often binarily assigned, either to the Vučić regime or non-Western actors. This paper, however, more rigidly explores the networked structures and practices that bring about corrosive capital. Through the development of an analytical framework and an investigation of the Smederevo Železara privatization, this paper argues that corrosive capital is a multi-level phenomenon enabled by interactions between various domestic and foreign actors that leads to state capture. This paper particularly notes how the combined effect of actions taken by Serbia, the EU, and the Chinese firm HBIS has facilitated corrosiveness with respect to the Železara privatization.
Defining and managing city brand essence: Case study of Vranje
Authors: Dejanović Aleksandar , Ljubojević Čedomir , Lukić-Nikolić Jelena
Published: December 2023

The paper highlights that in the process of identifying the brand essence, it is not enough to simply carry out quantitative research, but an in-depth study of the city's history and culture is also necessary - language, customs, myths, legends, symbols, values, and lifestyle. Valid responses on specially designed questionnaire for this research were collected in the city of Vranje from 389 participants (195 valid responses by residents and 194 by the visitors) while 16 participants participated in qualitative research (focus groups and semi-structured in-depth interviews). Determining the city brand essence requires the application of different research methods and techniques to understand the overall city's tradition and culture. A complete success in city branding can only be achieved if the brand essence is clearly defined, i.e. if this "core" generates enough of the brand's internal energy. Proposed solutions should provide an easier "orientation" in finding and managing the brand essence of the city. In this way, it is possible to discover the "heart and soul" of cities and activate their hidden potentials for brand development.
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) operational parameters and limitations for wastewaters treatment with cost study
Authors: Mohammed Ali , Qarani Aziz
Published: December 2023

Dissolved air flotation (DAF) technology is one of the efficient techniques for purification of many types of wastewaters which contain pollutants less dense than water. Nowadays, due to high quality standards, wastewaters should be treated with high quality wastewater treatment techniques which meet the appropriate standards. DAF can remove suspended materials and oily particles contained in raw wastewaters. The study aims to review DAF system with its operation and limitations of the system. Additionally, the cost of system is discussed. Pretreatments of primary sedimentation and post treatments such as filtration, biological, and chemical treatments can enhance the removal of pollutants and efficiency of the system.
Beyond critical regionalism: Application of formal analysis on architectural projects in Japan
Authors: Samejima Takuomi
Published: December 2023

This paper first provides an overview on Kenneth Frampton's methodology of Critical Regionalism, which is criticised by contemporary scholars for reducing various regional qualities of architecture into its material realm, such as tectonics, architectural details, structures etc. After this, a case study on this matter will be conducted by taking Japan as its main subject. The study explicitly focuses on the mutual process between the establishment of 'Japan-ness' as its architectural identity and the material reduction of its cultural characteristics that are primarily discussed in series of essays by Arata Isozaki. Further developing on the above discussion, the overarching goal of this paper is to seek an alternative method to Critical Regionalism, that could contribute to forming a broader knowledge of the regional subjects. To strategically deviate from the material aspect of architecture, Peter Eisenman's 'Formal Analysis' will be investigated as a potential alternative. The final section will apply this method to two architectural precedents in Japan, aiming to capture the rather abstract concept of Hashi<端>, which would otherwise be muted by the process of material reduction of cultural identities discussed above.
The multi-scale approach in assessing the space production of Kitazawa Greenway in Tokyo
Authors: Angelova Ivana , Kobayashi Masami
Published: December 2023

Contemporary Tokyo is a city that has lost its connection to its abundant moat and waterway system due to its uncontrolled urban growth and environmental negligence. Now, the myriad of culverts-turned greenways stands as reminiscent of that time. This paper examines the quality of space produced in the waterway's afterlife by adopting the Lefebvrian space production. To do so, it is first recognised that scales are an integral part of assessing space production due to the linear nature of the public element being examined. A framework is constructed to serve as a tool to 'read' the lived, conceived and perceived space in different dimensions of the greenway. Its structure comprises different attributes and sub-attributes that provide a descriptive meaning to each scale. The framework is then applied to the case study, Kitazawa Greenway, a locally beloved waterway-turned-greenway in Setagaya ward in Tokyo. It is concluded that the middle scale of the linear public element is where the predominantly lived space, thus lived quality, is generated. The perceived space is predominant on the microscale and the conceived space on the macro scale.
Chinese Network of Urban Morphology: Retrospect and prospect
Authors: Ding Wowo , Gu Kai , Tian Yinsheng
Published: December 2023

Albeit somewhat slowly, since the early 2000s urban morphological concepts and methods have germinated interest among urban morphologists in both China and Chinese-speaking researchers internationally. Early exploratory projects have focused on the re-examination, integration and cross-cultural transferability of urban morphology in the context of China. Building on the successful organisation of the 16th International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF) in Guangzhou in 2009, ISUF's first meeting in Asia, a group of scholars conferred at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Nanjing University on 31 October 2013 to inaugurate the Chinese Network of Urban Morphology (CNUM). Over the course of the past decade or so, the CNUM has become a key contributor and driving force for the development of urban morphology in China. As a reflection on the recent wave of morphological research on Chinese cities, the purpose of this article is to provide greater clarity on what has been achieved through the cross-cultural application of morphological theory. More importantly, it explores potential avenues for future research in relation to documented gaps and remaining challenges, taking forward some of the more promising but undeveloped morphological thinking.
Past, present and future of urban morphology research in Cyprus
Authors: Geddes Ilaria , Camiz Alessandro , Ozgece Nezire , Comert Nevter , Hoşkara Şebnem , Caner Gizem
Published: December 2023

The Cyprus Network of Urban Morphology (CyNUM), established in 2016, is a bicommunal initiative led by scholars residing both in the North and the south of Cyprus. The aim of the network is to promote research on the urban form of Cypriot cities and support its dissemination in Cyprus and abroad. CyNUM also acts as a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among researchers who have a specific interest in Cypriot cities and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region. Because of the relative youth of universities in Cyprus, all leading urban morphology scholars trained in other countries and brought to Cyprus the approaches linked to their alma mater. In the country, there is a strong focus on two approaches: the historico-geographical and the configurational, although typo-morphological studies also exist. Since its inception, the network has made efforts to exchange knowledge, access expertise from other countries and develop various research strands through individual research, funded projects, and scientific events, including regional conferences and hosting the 2019 ISUF Conference. This paper reviews the background to the network, its activities and research outputs to critically discuss avenues for future development of Cypriot morphological research based on the direction of current and proposed future projects.
Mixed-reality heritage: Edutainment potential in Students square area public spaces
Authors: Mladenović Milja
Published: December 2023

Contemporary everyday life acknowledges the wide use of new technologies and digital media in many spheres of public life, making it a valuable aspect to be explored when designing contemporary public spaces. Approaching heritage information within public space, the use of new technologies enables interaction not only with the visible spectre of heritage sites but can also unveil the 'invisible' heritage through mixed-reality environments. Overlapped heritage sites within Belgrade's historical centre around the Students Square offer significant aspects for exploring the potential for creating interactive mixed-reality environments. The paper aims to define the variety of spatial aspects and public space qualities required for creating places of contemporary interaction with heritage sites. Considering the previously adopted concept of edutainment (education + entertainment) to communicate heritage information with users through different media, the research addresses new ways of heritage presentation to improve public spaces with densely overlapped heritage. By viewing mixed reality not only as a means of interaction but as a way of presenting multi-layered information, this research adds the requirements for digital infrastructure to the site analysis. By testing the new set of analyses in Students Square, research offers a new understanding of the relationship between stakeholders, users, and spatial characteristics, required for the mixed-reality presentation of cultural heritage.
Recording from Snail Motor Nerves to Investigate Central Pattern Generation
Authors: Wyttenbach Robert A , Johnson Bruce R
Published: December 2023

Feeding in pond snails has long been a model system for central pattern generation and its modulation. The pattern is generated by a small set of neurons in the buccal ganglia, which innervate the buccal mass, esophagus, and salivary glands. In this exercise, students observe feeding behavior and then record and quantify rhythmic motor activity and its response to feeding stimulants and neuromodulators. In a standard three-hour class period, students do a dissection, record from several nerves, and perform experimental manipulations such as adding feeding stimulants, serotonin, or dopamine to the preparation. Depending on the course goals, data can be presented qualitatively or cyclic measurements and spike-rate analysis can be done. This exercise leads to discussion of neural circuitry and intrinsic properties that support pattern generation for rhythmic activities such as feeding, locomotion, and respiration.
Effective Development of a Remote Full-Day Summer Neuroscience Program at the University of Pennsylvania
Authors: Hipolit Kristen A.
Published: December 2023

Online education programs are becoming increasingly prevalent, with the COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerating their prominence. Even as colleges and universities have returned to in-person learning, the need for effective remote learning options remains relevant. Importantly, online programs can increase access for non-traditional students, international students, and under-represented minorities. While information has been published about methods to successfully transition traditional lecture and laboratory courses online, one area that has received less attention has been that of summer programs. Because these programs are typically full-day programs, they present a unique challenge for online engagement. In this study, I describe the development of an online full-day summer neuroscience program that was taught over a three-week period. The main goal of the program was to promote students’ future interest in the field of neuroscience. Three additional goals were to introduce them to neuroscience content, give them exposure to reading scientific journal articles, and give them practice with oral presentations. In order to promote these goals, four complementary components were incorporated into each day’s programming: 1. Synchronous full-group lectures, 2. Synchronous small-group Journal Clubs, 3. Synchronous small-group Neuroethics Clubs, and 4. Asynchronous lab activities. Student evaluation feedback showed that the program was successful in stimulating the students’ future interest in neuroscience. These levels of interest were similar to past in-person versions of the program. Students also gained increased experience with neuroscience content, journal articles, and presentations. Therefore, this program can serve as a template for the design of an effective online neuroscience summer program.
Adulteration of Saffron and Saffron Extracts
Authors:   Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Girme Aboli , Mirgal Amit ,   Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Darji Bhaumik ,   Verdure Sciences, GAFNER STEFAN ,   American Botanical Council, Hingorani Lal ,   Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd.
Published: December 2023

The goal of this bulletin is to provide timely information on issues of adulteration regarding saffron (Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae) and its extracts to the international herbal industry and extended natural products community in general by presenting data on the occurrence of adulteration, the market situation, and potential consequences for the consumer and the industry.
Características sociodemográficas y estado emocional del paciente con COVID-19 del Centro Materno Infantil José Gálvez, 2022
Authors:   , Sipan Bernal Susy del Pilar
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La pandemia se extendió en todos los países causando una gran incertidumbre y revuelo a toda la población que según sus características sociodemográficas lo ha enfrentado, pero ha traído consigo diferentes emociones como depresión, ansiedad y estrés. Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre las características sociodemográficas y el estado emocional del paciente con covid-19 del Centro Materno Infantil José Gálvez, 2022. Tipo y diseño de estudio: El estudio es de tipo descriptivo – correlacional, retrospectivo y transversal. La muestra es de 203 pacientes, la técnica de fue la encuesta, y el instrumento un cuestionario, validado por 7 jueces de experto y con una confiabilidad de la escala Dass de α de Cronbach 0.9, la información fue codificado e ingresado a una base de datos del programa Microsoft Excel 2019 y al programa Estadístico SPSS, versión 27.0. Resultado: Se concluye que los sujetos de investigación están en promedio de edad de 18 a 30 años (42%); son género femenino (58%); con condición civil, soltero (50%) y el 58% tiene la condición laboral de desempleado. Existe relación entre las variables de estudio, encontrándose significancia entre la condición de desempleados y el estado emocional. A su vez se encuentra relación estadísticamente significativa entre la edad (18 a 30 años) y el estrés(moderado), dado que el valor de p = 0.028 (p< 0.05) y así mismo para el estado civil (soltero) y el estrés (moderado).
Factores predominantes asociados a dislipidemia y enfermedad cardiovascular en personal administrativo de la UPSJB marzo-diciembre 2017
Authors:   , Pérez Taipe Betszabe Karen , Ríos Huarcaya Keyla Lisset
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Determinar los factores predominantes asociados a dislipidemia y enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) en personal administrativo de la UPSJB, marzo - diciembre 2017. Materiales y métodos: Se diseñó un estudio de casos y controles. El grupo casos estuvo conformado por 26 trabajadores administrativos de la UPSJB con dislipidemia y ECV, mientras que el grupo control, por 104 trabajadores administrativos de un hospital, pero sin presentar dislipidemia y ECV. Se aplicó una ficha para recabar información demográfica y de hábitos sociales y alimenticios, y se colectó muestras de sangre para medición de perfil lipídico. Resultados: Los valores de colesterol y triglicéridos en el grupo casos fueron de 181.2 ± 36.7 y 162.6 ± 58.2 mg/dL, respectivamente; mientras en el grupo control fueron de 163.1 ± 25.0 y 94.9 ± 31.0 mg/dL, respectivamente. El análisis bivariado mediante prueba de Mc Nemar, evidenció que de todas las variables evaluadas, el sexo (OR: 4.06; IC95: 2.32-7.52) y el consumo de alcohol (OR: 2.42; IC95: 1.20-5.20) tuvieron asociación significativa a dislipidemia. El análisis multivariado por regresión logística condicional, evidenció que el sexo masculino fue el único factor condicionante de dislipidemia y ECV, con un valor de OR en mujeres de 0.32 (p-valor: 0.047). Conclusiones: Existen factores condicionantes a dislipidemia y ECV, pero el único significativo es el sexo masculino, cuya característica podría estar asociada a ciertos hábitos sociales y alimenticios.
Análisis del uso del Inbound marketing en la Imprenta Flores Hnos., Chincha Alta, 2022
Authors:   , Belleza Martínez Brigitte Dayanna , Marquez Suarez Dallanna Francine
Published: December 2023

El Inbound marketing es una nueva metodología que se impone en la realidad de muchas empresas, se presenta con actualizaciones que son llamativas para las personas, esta metodología se basa en la captación de clientes a través del uso de plataformas digitales y la creación de contenido atractivo, ya que busca crear relación con el cliente con el fin de orientarlos a conocer más de ellos como empresa, responder dudas o necesidades. Bajo esta perspectiva la presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la importancia del uso del Inbound marketing en la Imprenta Flores Hnos., Chincha Alta, 2022; la investigación se desarrolló basándonos en el paradigma interpretativo; la recolección de información se basó en la aplicación de entrevistas semiestructuras y la observación participativa realizada por las investigadoras, las presentes fueron elaboradas a través de criterios surgidos dentro de la revisión documental; la muestra tomada por el estudio fueron los trabajadores de la Imprenta Flores Hnos., siendo un total de 6 participantes. Los resultados que muestran las entrevistas semiestructuradas y la observación participante es que la imprenta hace uso único de sus plataformas en el sentido de que adecuo sus redes sociales a sus procesos, agilizándolos y mejorando su comunicación y técnica de manejo. Por lo tanto, se concluye que la importancia de su uso dentro de la imprenta Flores Hnos. trata de adaptarse a una realidad donde incluye a todo su entorno, considerando nuevas estrategias que le permitan comunicarse eficientemente en sus redes sociales.
La cuestión de confianza como mecanismo de control político para la gobernabilidad en el Perú, 2021 – 2022
Authors:   , Freitas Paredes Martha Luz
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como título “La Cuestión de Confianza como mecanismo de control político para la gobernabilidad en el Perú durante los años 2021-2022”, es un tema de actualidad política y de interés nacional, por lo cual se ha considerado como objetivo establecer que la Cuestión de Confianza cumple su función constitucional de ser un mecanismo de control político para la gobernabilidad en el Perú, la metodología que se utilizó para el trabajo de investigación fue el enfoque cuantitativo (encuesta), la misma que estuvo conformada por 24 preguntas sobre el tema materia de investigación y del cual se obtuvo respuesta de la opinión y percepción de 40 personas, entre, ex legisladores, abogados y profesionales; siendo el resultado de mayor porcentaje que la Cuestión de Confianza funciona mecanismo de control político para la gobernabilidad en el Perú.
Examining the Relationship between Social Activism and Social Responsibility of Women in Preventing Domestic Violence: A Case Study of Panj Tan area of Mashhad Province, Iran
Authors: Ahmadi Ramazan , Yagoubi Hakima , Hussaini Mahdia
Published: December 2023

Domestic violence against women is an undesirable phenomenon occurring in all societies. Although the forms and manifestations of domestic violence vary across different cultures, this type of violence, encompassing physical, psychological, financial, and sexual dimensions, inflicts serious harm upon women. The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between social activism and social responsibility of women in preventing domestic violence. The social activism and social responsibility of women in preventing domestic violence are complex and multifaceted. These two concepts mutually influence each other in two ways: on one hand, society and culture, as influencing factors, shape the roles, expectations, and values of the community, impacting individuals’ behaviors and decision-making; on the other hand, social responsibility involves a commitment to fulfilling social and ethical duties that assist individuals and society in safeguarding individuals’ rights and preventing social harm. This research, conducted through a survey and in a descriptive and analytical manner, provides important findings from statistical analyses in the areas of domestic violence, social interaction, and responsibility. The results indicate a significant and inverse relationship between domestic violence and the variables of social interaction and responsibility. In other words, as social interaction and responsibility increase, the level of domestic violence decreases.
The ways of Improvement for the Livelihood approaches of Persons with Disabilities: A case study on Kachia, Bhola Sadar
Authors: Parvez Mazed , Syed Tanim Ahmed
Published: December 2023

A person with disabilities faces difficulties throughout their life. From the very early stages of life, they found themselves facing challenges due to the social structure and financial condition of our county. The Bangladesh government is now launching various initiatives to improve the lives of people with disabilities. As well as several NGOs and INGOs working for the development and inclusion of people with disabilities in different sectors, this paper is about identifying the challenges and limitations of their services and trying to find ways out for possible solutions to solve those shortcomings. Bhola is an area where disaster is also an issue that affects human life. In a survey of 285 households, 53% were persons with disabilities. The average family size was 5, with 65% literacy. Community structures like Union Parishad Members (54%) and Child Clubs (30%) were prominent. Education findings revealed 24% had knowledge for small businesses. 21% of families with disabilities had adequate resources, and 6% of health professionals enhanced skills. Inclusive education knowledge increased for 20%, with 20% of trained teachers adapting methods. Disaster risk reduction training improved skills for 19%. Regarding climate-related risks, 23% of persons with disabilities reported adoption measures. Overall, the study focuses on enhancing inclusivity, education, and disaster resilience among persons with disabilities. A person's disability becomes more difficult during a disaster. Education and health services are required for the improvement of the lives of people with disabilities. Simultaneously, conditions during disasters were a major focus of this research. Self-help groups and connections with local NGOs/INGOs will be beneficial. Government service linkage and access to information will be helpful for the person with a disability. This study aims at identifying potential ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and to find ways to increase their employment opportunities in the community.
Examining Academicians’ and Teachers’ Opinions on Designing Science Activities in Informal Settings
Authors: Köseoğlu Pelin , Türkmen Hakan
Published: December 2023

The main purpose of this study is to determine what teachers and academicians think about the process of designing and implementing science activities in informal settings and make suggestions as to how to teach more effectively in them. This study is a cross-sectional survey study and divided the teachers constituting the sample group into subgroups (sections), namely, those who had received training in teaching science in informal settings and those who had not. The current opinions of the academicians were also included in the research. A total of 338 people – 304 science teachers and 34 academicians – participated in this study. A questionnaire was used to collect the data for the research. When the research findings were examined, it was seen that neither teachers nor academicians have the desired levels of knowledge about planning and implementing science-teaching activities in informal settings. The fact that teachers do not have sufficient information on this subject can be interpreted as a reflection of the inadequacy of academicians and government instructors who train and support teachers.
Đánh giá các dấu ấn chuyển hóa liên quan đến mật độ xương ở phụ nữ bị loãng xương sau mãn kinh
Authors: Trần Thanh Sơn , Huỳnh Như , Mai Duy Linh , Hồ Phạm Thục Lan
Published: December 2023

- Đặt vấn đề: Loãng xương với hệ quả gãy xương là một bệnh chuyển hóa xương phổ biến. Các dấu ấn sinh học về mật độ xương (MĐX) rất hữu ích cho việc phòng ngừa và chẩn đoán sớm loãng xương và gãy xương.
- Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu này nhằm xác định các dấu ấn sinh học chuyển hóa của MĐX.
- Đối tượng: 100 phụ nữ sau 50 tuổi, trong đó 50 người bị loãng xương và 50 người không mắc bệnh.
- Phương pháp: Thiết kế bệnh chứng (Case-control study). Xác định các metabolites có liên quan đến bệnh với phương pháp định danh không mục tiêu bằng hệ thống LC-MS/MS. Chẩn đoán loãng xương dựa vào đo mật độ xương tại 2 vị trí cổ xương đùi (FNBMD) và cột sống lưng (LSBMD), bằng kỹ thuật DXA với máy Hologic Horizone.
- Kết quả: Từ 166 chất chuyển hóa được định danh trong nghiên cứu, chúng tôi ghi nhận được 12 chất có sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê (p < 0,0001) giữa nhóm loãng xương và nhóm không loãng xương. Trong đó có 2 chất liên quan đến MĐX thấp (LSBMD) gồm L-Carnitine và Glycerophosphocholine và 1 chất giúp tăng MĐX (FNBMD), mối liên quan vẫn duy trì có ý nghĩa thống kê sau khi điều chỉnh cho các yếu tố độ tuổi, BMI, hoạt động thể chất.
- Kết luận: Bước đầu nghiên cứu xác định được một số chỉ dấu chuyển hoá của MĐX, tiềm năng hỗ trợ cho các chỉ số lâm sàng hiện tại giúp phát hiện sớm và phòng ngừa loãng xương.

Abstract

- Background: Osteoporosis is a prevalent metabolic bone disorder, often resulting in osteoporotic fractures. Biomarkers for assessing bone mineral density (BMD) play a vital role in the prevention and early detection of osteoporosis.
- Objectives: This study aims to elucidate the metabolites associated with BMD.
- Subjectives: 100 women aged 50 and above were recruited, evenly split into 50 with osteoporosis and 50 without.
- Methods: Employing a case-control approach, we conducted non-targeted metabolite identification utilizing the LC-MS/MS system. Osteoporosis diagnosis relied on the measurement of bone density at two locations femoral neck (FNBMD) and lumbar spine (LSBMD), assessed through DXA utilizing the Hologic Horizon machine.
- Results: Among the 166 identified metabolites in our study, we observed statistically significant differences (p < 0.0001) between the osteoporosis and non-osteoporotic groups for 12 specific substances. Of these, two metabolites, L-carnitine and Glycerophosphocholine, exhibited association with low LSBMD, while one metabolite was linked to increase FNBMD. Theseassociations retained statistical significance even after adjusting for factors such as age, BMI, and physical activity.
- Conclusion: Our findings suggest that metabolomics profiling holds promise for identifying novel BMD biomarkers, potentially advancing the early diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis, supplementing the current clinical indices.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity and residual soil fertility status under different rice (Oryza sativa) pulse cropping systems in rainfed lateritic belt of West Bengal r S. BANDYOPADHYAY , A.M. P JSTE
Authors: S. BANDYOPADHYAY  , A.M. PUSTE
Published: December 2023

A fleld trial was conducted on red and laterite soil of Sekhampur, West Bengal, during June 1996 April 1998, to evaluate the prospect of growing rice (Oryza sativa L.) pulse sequence under rainfed condition and study the effect of cesidual soil fertility status on pulses inoculated with or without Rhizobium sp. Higher yield and yield attributes of rainy season rice, lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus), gram (Cicer arietinum L.) and grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) crops were achieved where 25% of chemical fertilizer in rainy season rice was replaced either by FYM or rice straw 3.0 or 3.65 tonneslha. Addition of FYM or decomposed straw of rice improved the N, P, K status of the soil. Seed Inoculation of pulses with Rhizobium sp. also played a positive role towards the total crop productivity and residual soil fertility status.
Effect of nitrogen levels and varieties on production potential of yellow sarson (Brassica campestris L. var. yellow sarson)
Authors: ARVIND KUMAR SINGH  , SHIV MANGAL PRASAD  , SATYA BHqN SINGH
Published: December 2023

A field experiment carried out during the winter (rabij seasons of 1996 97 and 1997 98 at Kumarganj, Faizabad, revealed that there was significant increase in all growth and yield attributes up to 60 kg Nlha. Similar was the trend with grain and stover yields. Yields obtained at 60 kg N (i.e. 13.67 qlha of seed and 50.26 qlha of stover) and 75 kg Nlha (i.e. 14.00 ha of seed and 50.63 qlha of stover) were at par with each other. Similar was the trend for economics except in case of net returnlrupee of investment where 45 kg and 60 kg Nlha were at par with each other. Among the varieties of yellow sarson, NDYS 921 registered higher values of growth and yield attributes as well as yields but the values were at par with those of Bio YS 1 . Regarding economics, highest values were obtained with NDYS 921 and lowest with Binoy .
Integrated nutrient management in forage oat (Avena sativa)
Authors: C. JAYANTHI  , P. MALARVIZHI  , A.K. FAZULLAH KHAN  , C. CHINNUSAMY
Published: December 2023

. An experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the productivity and economics of forage oat (Avena sativa L.) during 1997 2000. Treatments consisted of FYM or vermicompost at 10 or 5 tonnestha, 100 or 50% recommended NPK and the combination of 50% NPK with 5 tonnes of either FYM or vermicompost and both. Application of 50% recommended NPK level of 40 20 : 0 kgtha fertilizer vermicompost FYM : each at 5 tonnestha, recorded higher green fodder yield of 40.5 tonnestha and the crude protein yield of 1.63 tonnestha which were comparable with that of 100% recommended NPK fertilizer to fodder oat. In addition, application of 50% recommended NPK fertilizer of 40 20 0 kg NPKIha gave the highest net return . : : of Rs 4,296tha 1.72 for every rupee invested on cost of with a benefit of Rs cultivation.
Nutrient harvest and soil fertility as influenced by nutrient management in rice (Oryza sativa) forage crop sequences
Authors: ARVIND KUMAR  , N.K. PRASAD
Published: December 2023

The field experiment was conducted at Ranchi to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on nutrient removal and soil fertility under rice (Oryza sativa L.) forage crop sequences during 1997 2000. The pooled results indicated that the rice as a succeeding crop to berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) and higher yield when both the crops were grown at 75% recommended level of NPK 10 tonnes FYMJha. Application of 75% recommended level of NPK 10 tonnes FYMIha in both the seasons also recorded the maximum forage yield in oat (Avena sativa L.), followed by the oats forage harvested at 100% recommended level of NPWha (40 kg N 8 kg P 6 kg K for upland rice, 25 kg N 24 kg P 24 kg K for berseem and 100 kg N 16 kg P 24 kg K for oat) applied through fertilizers only. Alike oat forage, berseem also gave the maximum forage yield under the same fertility treatment. Rice harvested after berseem removed higher quantity of NPK them rice harvested after oat. Among forage components, berseem gave higher NPK yield than oat, while rice berseem sequence as a whole removed the maximum quantity of NPK. The balance sheet of nutrients further indicated maximum recovery of these nutrients under cereal cereal sequence compared to cereal legume. A definite enhance ment in N and P status of soil to its initial level was noticed but the trend was reversed in case of K build up which indicatedsome additional application of K in these crops. ,
Response of forage cropping sequences to farmyard manure and fertilizer under irrigated condition
Authors: R.L. BHILARE  , V.S. PATIL  , V.B. AHER  , A.G. HIRAY f
Published: December 2023

A field experiment was conducted during 1990 91 to 1999 2000 to study the response of forage cropping sequences to farmyard manure (FYM) and various fertilizer levels under irrigated condition. The 10 year pooled data indicated the promising role of legume based cropping sequence, i.e. sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] in rainy season, berseem (Trifolium alexandinum L.) in winter and pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. emend. Stuntz] in summer season, and gave significantly maximum green forage, dry matter and w ciude protein yields of 106.29, 20.90 and 2.56 tonneslhalyear, respectively, along with gross monetary returns of Rs 40,000lha year. An application of 75% recommended dose of NPK with 10 tonnes FYMlha to each crop in the rainy and winter seasons gave significantly higher green forage, dry matter and crude protein yields and also the gross monetary returns.
Integrated nutrient management in late planted sugarcane (Saccharum oflcinarum) wheat (Wticum .aestivum system in western Uttar Prad.esh j ,
Authors: K.S. GANGWAR  , S.K. SHARMA  , .K.TOMAR
Published: December 2023

A field experiment was conducted on integrated nutrient management in late planted sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) wheat (Triticum aestivum L. emend. Fiori Paol.) system during 1995 96 to 1998 99 at Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Significantly higher cane yield (56.1 1 tonnestha) was recorded with 100% NPK (N20,P65K,5) applied on soil test basis. Substitution of 25% N through pressmud and farmyard (FYM) manure re sulted yield at par with 100% NPK applied through chemical fertilizers, while substitution of 25% nitrogen through pressmud, FYM or green manuring of cowpea in plant crop of sugarcane increased the cane yield of ratoon signifi cantly (97.90 tonnestha). Wheat yield was significantly higher with 100% NPK (N,20P60K,o) applied on soil test ba sis. Any curtailment of chemical fertilizer reduced the wheat yield remarkably and significantly lower wheat yield (2.70 tonnestha) was recorded when 25% N need of wheat was substituted by sugarcane stubbles. Quality param eters such as brix, sucrose and purity showed that application of chemical fertilizer alone reduced the value of these parameters, while combination of both chemical and organic manures improved them. Soil analysis revealed that pH of the soil decreased from initial value (8.20) with the application of fertilizers and the magnitude of de crease was more when organic sources were applied along with chemical fertilizers. Soil organic carbon (%) did not show any remarkable change, while available P205 and K20 increased with the combination of chemical fertil izer and organic source, such as pressmud, followed by FYM.
Relationship between main crop stem carbohydrate to ratoon crop yield
Authors: K. MANJAPPA  , A.s. PRABHAKA
Published: December 2023

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of integrated nutrient management practices on performance of main and ratoon crops of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) during rainy (kharif) and winter (rabr) seasons of 1997 98 and 1998 99. In this study, an attempt was made to correlate the carbohydrate concentration in stubbles of main crop at harvest, as influenced by fertilizer management practices, with ratoon yield. The different fertilizer treat ments influenced the sugar and starch content in stubbles significantly during both the years. On an average, the sugar (3.7%) and starch (8.25%) content was maximum in recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) sunnhemp treatment. Similarly, the grain yield of main as well as ratoon crops was also maximum with RDF sunnhemp treatment (7,142 and 2,123 kglha). The correlation coefficients between grain yield of ratoon crop and sugar and starch content in stubbles of main crop were also significant and positive.