bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Veterinary technicians contribute to shared decision-making during companion animal veterinary appointments
Authors: Janke Natasha , Shaw Jane R. , Coe Jason B.
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE

To describe and compare veterinary professionals’ use of shared decision-making during companion animal appointments.

DESIGN

Multi-practice cross-sectional study.

SAMPLE

A purposive sample of 4 companion animal veterinary clinics in a group practice in Texas.

PROCEDURES

A convenience sample of veterinary appointments were recorded January to March 2018 and audio-recordings were analyzed using the Observer OPTION5 instrument to assess shared decision-making. Each decision was categorized by veterinary professional involvement.

RESULTS

A total of 76/85 (89%) appointments included at least 1 decision between the client and veterinary professional(s), with a total of 129 shared decisions. Decisions that involved both a veterinary technician and veterinarian scored significantly higher for elements of shared decision-making (OPTION5 = 29.5 ± 8.4; n = 46), than veterinarian-only decisions (OPTION5 = 25.4 ± 11.50; P = .040; n = 63), and veterinary technician-only decisions (OPTION5 = 22.5 ± 7.15; P = .001; n = 20). Specific elements of shared decision-making that differed significantly based on veterinary professional involvement included educating the client about options (OPTION5 Item 3; P = .0041) and integrating the client’s preference (OPTION5 Item 5; P = .0010).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Findings suggest that clients are more involved in decision making related to their pet’s health care when both the veterinary technician and veterinarian communicate with the client. Veterinary technicians’ communication significantly enhanced client engagement in decision-making when working collaboratively with the veterinarian.
Whey protein protects liver mitochondrial function against oxidative stress in rats exposed to acrolein
Authors: Aydın Birsen , Oğuz Ali , Şekeroğlu Vedat , Atlı Şekeroğlu Zülal
Published: October 2022

Acrolein (AC) is one of the most toxic environmental pollutants, often associated with incomplete combustion of petrol, wood, and plastic, oil frying, and tobacco smoking, that causes oxidative damage to DNA and mitochondria. Considering that little is known about the protective effects of whey protein (WP) against AC-induced liver toxicity, the aim of our study was to learn more about them in respect to liver mitochondrial oxidative stress, respiratory enzymes, Krebs cycle enzymes, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). To do that, we treated Sprague Dawley rats with daily doses of AC alone (5 mg/kg bw in 0.9 % NaCl solution), WP alone (200 mg/kg bw, in 0.9 % NaCl solution), or their combination by oral gavage for six days a week over 30 days. As expected, the AC group showed a drop in glutathione levels and antioxidant, transport chain, and tricarboxylic acid cycle enzyme activities and a significant rise in mitochondrial lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl levels. Co-treatment with WP mitigated oxidative stress and improved enzyme activities. Judging by the measured parameters, WP reduced AC toxicity by improving bioenergetic mechanisms and eliminating oxidative stress.
Postpartum pancreatitis in young female – a rare case in the Emergency Department
Authors: Nemeth Adrienn , Popescu Puiu
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a condition that leads to multiple organ failure syndromes if not diagnosed and treated correctly. The most frequent causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones, alcohol consumption, and elevated triglyceride serum level.

Case Presentation: A 21-year-old female presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. The patient had a non-complicated vaginal birth four months prior, had no personal history of illness, reported no alcohol consumption, and had a slender body constitution. Laboratory tests outlined a white blood cell count of 22.000/µL, elevated neutrophil count, lactate dehydrogenase 294 U/L, and lipemic serum sample reported for chemistry laboratory test. In addition, the contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed severe pancreatitis, with an intraabdominal fluid collection.

Conclusions: This case report highlights the importance of correct early diagnosis in the postpartum and late postpartum period and raises awareness concerning the possibility of acute pancreatitis in a postpartum woman even if she does not have the two most common risk factors: gallstones or alcohol consumption.
Fisheries assessment of the Albanian lagoon fisheries
Authors: Bakiu Rigers , Beqiri Kristian , Konomi Aleksandro , Ziou Athina , Moutopoulos Dimitrios K.
Published: October 2022

The present study uses fisher knowledge to outline the basic socio-economic framework of Albanian lagoon fisheries based on on-the-spot interviews conducted with fishers operating in the most important Albanian lagoons. The results indicated that Albanian lagoon fisheries were family-based, with spatial differences observed in vessels from the northern lagoon that were older, larger in size, with more powerful engines, and involved more persons in comparison with corresponding vessels from the southern lagoon. The results also indicated that lagoon fisheries were in decline, ageing fishers, and encountering problems with illegal fishery and invasive species. Most of the fishers were aware that protected areas existed in Albanian waters, whereas severe contradictions among fishers existed about the need to establish new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). An aggravating factor that threatened the viability of the lagoon fisheries and coastal ecosystems was high incidental catches of the Blue crab, Callinectes sapidus. These issues revealed the increased marginalization of the Albanian lagoon fisheries that might be able to be generalized beyond this case study to other Mediterranean lagoons. The present work also highlighted the need to establish a decent stratified statistical survey to monitor the highly complex nature of lagoon fisheries.
Analysis of the Possibility of Developing "Earthship" Autonomous Buildings
Authors: Mach Aleksandra
Published: October 2022

This paper presents a general technical characteristics of autonomous buildings - earthship, an analysis of the results of surveys of the public's knowledge and perception of this construction technology compared to the studies presented in the literature, and the development of a SWOT matrix and its analysis in the context of the development and dissemination of the construction of autonomous buildings. The results show that this idea, in light of its drawbacks and the threats in the surroundings, is not able to gain a large number of customers and survive in its classical form. However, it was found that this technology is a possibility for proponents of living in harmony with nature and unusual architectural and technological solutions.
The Use of Waste Ceramic Optimal Concrete for a Cleaner and Sustainable Environment - A Case Study of Mechanical Properties-
Authors: Najm Hadee Mohammed , Ahmad Shakeel
Published: October 2022

The present study aims to find out the optimal use of ceramic powder and ceramic aggregate (both fine and coarse) as a possible substitute for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 43 grade) and natural aggregate (fine and coarse), respectively, in concrete, where focused on investigating the mechanical properties of waste ceramic concrete. The performance of this modified concrete was evaluated in terms of Compressive Strength (CS), Tensile Strength (TS), Flexural Strength (FS), and Combined Flexural and Torsional strength (FTS) obtained based on various experimental tests conducted on a total of 192 samples (48 cubes, 48 cylinders, 96 beams). The test results showed that ceramic waste material as a partial replacement for natural aggregate, cement, and fine aggregate provides better performance in terms of CS, TS, and FTS at optimal percentages- 20% ceramic aggregate, 10% ceramic powder, and 10% ceramic fine aggregate (Fineness Modulus 2.2) respectively in M25 grade concrete. Using ceramic waste as a partial replacement to prepare concrete has a lot of benefits from the economic, environmental, and technological point of view. Moreover, it offers a possibility for improving concrete's durability, which is vital.
Modulus of Laterally Loaded Pile in Cohesionless Slope Crest with Varying Condition
Authors: Sivapriya Vijayasimhan , kumar Shanmugam Ganesh
Published: October 2022

Soil - structure interaction behaviour of pile foundation is complex for heavier structures which suffer large lateral load due to wind, wave action etc., in addition to the large vertical and oblique load. The parameters involved in determining the lateral capacity of the foundation are its structural geometry, soil properties and ground condition. The behaviour is different for horizontal ground compared to the sloping ground; it is even different under loading and unloading conditions. In this study, the modulus of single pile is studied under various lengths, diameters, slope angles and loading directions. An equation is generated is developed to obtain the modulus with varying length and diameter.
Efficacy of Prefabrications on Constructions' Waste Cost and its Eco-Efficiency
Authors: Alireza Mirjalili
Published: October 2022

Prefabrication in construction industry can probably reduce the cost of waste. In this research, the advantages and disadvantages of prefabrication and its eco-efficiency were identified; then the development strategies of this industry were reviewed. For this purpose, the questionnaires were used to select the proper sub-systems for prefabrication. The Delphi Snowball method was applied according to experts 'opinion, and these questionnaires were identified and adopted. Then the effect of prefabrication on nonstructural components was examined on the extent of waste reduction. Consequently, the results revealed that prefabrication may reduce the cost of waste by 97.54% and the total cost of the project by 5.06%, and environmental efficiency was estimated as 99.2%.
Possibility of Improving Air Distribution and Heat Flow Conditions in Mechanical Grate Furnaces
Authors: Kozioł Michał , Kozioł Joachim
Published: October 2022

One group of plants commonly used for solids combustion are grate furnaces. These furnaces come in numerous design solutions, dedicated to fuels with different properties and plants with different capacities. The use of grate furnaces presents the as-yet unresolved challenge of how to ensure the most favourable air distribution along the length of the grate. The paper proposes a design solution to ensure proper air distribution along the length of the grate. An additional advantage of the proposed solution is the intensification of heat exchange in the furnace, enabling the boiler's circulating medium to be heated more efficiently. Both of the advantages allow an increase in the energy efficiency of the plant and therefore contribute to a reduction in the amount of fuel burned and CO2 emissions.
A Critical Review on Economical and Sustainable Solutions for Wastewater Treatment Using Constructed Wetland
Authors: Vishwakarma Smily , Dharmendra
Published: October 2022

Pollutant removal by the mechanism of constructed wetland has led to low cost, highly efficient wastewater treatment technology. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are artificial engineered systems that mimic like natural wetlands. CW’s have been used in previous research to treat a broad range of waste streams at large-scale for low-cost application in wastewater management. Generally, the most literature has targeted a particular class of mechanism or the other due to lack of generalized techniques for wastewater management using CWs. This work focuses on to introductory information and review on concept of CWs based on the latest mechanisms for the wastewater treatment to inspire economical and sustainable solutions to water based environmental problems. This research emphasis CW mechanism, construction, design, and applications of CWs as well as optimization of CWs for the treatment of wastewater. This review also highlights the study with different treatment stages of CWs for removing pollutants from different types of wastewaters.
Mixing Up Apples and Pears Can Work – Case Study of an Innovative Model of Social Enterprise From Slovakia
Authors: Chreneková Marcela , Bumbalová Monika , Jarábková Jana
Published: October 2022

Social enterprises have the potential to address diverse issues, even when they fall off the radar of formal institutions e.g., by establishing partnerships that are new locally and nationally. The analysis offers a conceptual description of a model of social enterprise established by a regional self-government authority, that blends dual education and social economy and serves as an innovative agent of change. Case research was the approach used. The research revealed that the motivation behind the enterprise was social integration, increasing attractiveness of agriculture for young people and regional self-sufficiency. The partnership was recognized as the key element of the model design. The model brings social, economic and environmental change to employees and students but also to the whole environment. Such a model could be replicated and such collaboration could be put on the map of social enterprises.
Development of an interdisciplinary module of the educational program of the field “Pedagogical Sciences” at the Master’s level (Module on the effective communication and conflict management)
Authors: Omirbayev Serik , Figus Alessandro , Kassenov Khanat
Published: October 2022

Socio-economic, political, cultural transformations in Kazakhstan place great demands on each person, his knowledge, personal qualities, social skills. In this sense, what we want to highlight is the fact that the role and value of the modern educational system is growing, in which human capital becomes important as it is a criterion for the level of social development, also measuring the standard of living of society. Therefore, in such conditions, the essence of the concept of educational leadership proves its effectiveness.

In this regard, the relevance of the above concept is emphasized by the practical value of the accumulated experience of highly developed foreign countries in ensuring high-quality education, focused primarily on the development of leadership qualities of students / teachers / managers, the introduction of innovative ideas into educational practice. The paper is aimed at developing and modernizing curricula for professional development and teacher training in Mongolia, Kazakhstan in order to expand the competencies of target groups in the field of leadership. The results of the project include an interdisciplinary modular program for the master's degree level, which combines pedagogical, sociological, psychological, legal, economic and managerial elements, and a professional development program “Teachers-leaders”.
The faces of style and stylistics
Authors: Gajda Stanisław
Published: October 2022

The starting point for the author’s considerations is the conception of style as the humanistic structure of text, which he uses as the foundation of integrating stylistic synthesis. The synthesis is to be characterized by the following: 1) holism (moderately and functionally directed, brought down to a system in which relations connecting different manners of the existence and functioning of language in text are exposed); 2) integrationism (integrating knowledge of language reality, primarily of the functioning of language in text); 3) intermethodologism and transdisciplinariness. Acceptance of this conception of style offers – regarding the understanding of it – a very broad and open cognitive space. There may appear in it different frameworks which present diverse faces of style and stylistics. Their cognitive use enriches the integrative synthesis.
Equal language communication
Authors: Dolník Juraj
Published: October 2022

The pragmatic reason for supporting the promotion of equal language communication is that this communication is part of a social event that aims to develop an inclusive society. However, this support also has an anthropological reason, which is based on the reconstruction of the origin of man as a being of his kind and his humanization. His humanization is based on continuous self-realization and rational social solidarity, consisting in the fact that the actors of social interaction are committed to creating a lively environment for parity self-realization. Such self-realization is governed by the principle of equality differentiation, which includes the contextual neutralization of relevant differences between actors. Transparency is essential for overcoming equality barriers in language communication, but it is important to perceive the opposition between levelling and cultivated equality communication. This contrast draws attention to the idea of optimally transparent language, which leads the actors to set the optimal ratio between transparent and non-transparent forms of expression. Since the humanization of individuals and society corresponds to cultivated equality communication, the order of the day is to increase the volume of language communication in society with such a degree of non-transparency (negativity) that stimulates the interpretive activity of the actors. When examining equal language communication with regard to its impact on the cultural level of society, one of the relevant issues is the adaptation of the relationship between positive and negative transparency to current communication events.
A Novel Metric for Assessing National Strength in Scientific Research: Understanding China's Research Output in Quantum Technology through Collaboration
Authors: Wang Yuqi , Chen Yue , Wang Zhiqi , Wang Kang , Song Kai
Published: October 2022

Purpose

The 5th Plenary Session of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee clearly states that developing science and technology through self-reliance and self-strengthening provides the strategic underpinning for China's development. Based on this background, this paper explores a metric model for assessing national scientific research strength through collaboration on research papers.

Design/methodology/approach

We propose a novel metric model for assessing national scientific research strength, which sets two indicators, national scientific self-reliance (SR) and national academic contribution (CT), to reflect “self-reliance” and “self-strengthening” respectively. Taking the research papers in quantum technology as an example, this study analyzes the scientific research strength of various countries around the world, especially China in quantum technology.

Findings

The results show that the research of quantum technology in China has always been relatively independent with fewer international collaboration papers and located in a more marginal position in cooperation networks. China's academic contribution (CT) to global quantum technology research is increasing and has been greater than that of the United States in 2020. Combining the two indicators, CT and SR, China's research strength in the quantum field closely follows the United States, and the United States is the most powerful with high research autonomy.

Research limitations

This paper only reflects China's scientific research strength in quantum technology from collaboration on research papers and doesn’t consider the segmentation of quantum technology and the industrial upstream and downstream aspects, which need further study.

Practical implications

The model is helpful to better understand the national scientific research strength in a certain field from “self-reliance” and “self-strengthening”.

Originality/value

We propose a novel metric model to measure the national scientific research strength from the perspective of “self-reliance” and “self-strengthening”, which provides a solid basis for the assessment of the strength level of scientific research in countries/regions and institutions.
Popular and Scholarly Primordialism: The Politics of Ukrainian History during Russia's 2022 Invasion of Ukraine
Authors: Maxwell Alexander
Published: October 2022

While nationalism theorists have mostly rejected primordialism, politicians and the wider public typically have a primordialist and essentialist understanding of national history. On the eve of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin invoked several primordialist tropes so as to justify military action, which is unsurprising in a politician. Yet Western scholars criticizing Putin's historical narratives in newspaper editorials or in scholarly talks posted to YouTube only rarely suggest modernist or social constructivist historical narratives. Several posit counter-primordialisms instead. Primordialism, then, enjoys more support than is widely realized, even among scholars who ought to be familiar with its problems. Meanwhile modernist theorists of nationalism, however popular among nationalism theorists, require more vigorous promotion in academic circles.
Discovering the tutors’ perspective on the quality of internship programs in a pandemic context
Authors: Covrig Mihaela , Goia Agoston Simona Irina , Igreţ Ramona Ştefania , Marinaş Cristian Virgil , Olariu Ana Alexandra , Roman Monica
Published: October 2022

Since the 1960s, career success has been extensively studied from different angles. This paper aims to identify the main topics of interest covered by the literature throughout time frames defined based on the number of article citations. A Scopus database search was performed in November 2021, gathering 926 articles on career success that were analyzed in VOSviewer. The results show that several concepts were constant over the years, such as mentoring, mobility, income, education, gender, and culture, while other topics of interest were introduced more recently (e.g., career satisfaction, change, personality, networking, the link between the private and professional life, the relationship between objective and subjective career success). An understanding of historical career success research topics contributes to the development of future human resources strategies and policies.
Catalysts of Cyber Threats on the Example of Visegrad Group Countries
Authors: Górka Marek
Published: October 2022

The article deals with cyber incidents that were recorded in the area of the V4 countries. It is important for the discussed topic to extract certain factors and with their help to characterise the conducted cyberattacks in terms of political motivations. The analysis tries to prove the existence of politically motivated cyberattacks. This, in turn, helps to determine the consequences of such cyber incidents. Moreover, the scale and magnitude of the cyberattack can be information to determine the strategic maturity and cyber capabilities of the adversary. Thus, the incidents that have occurred allow a cyberattack to be characterised in political terms and thus have value as information about ongoing conflicts in cyberspace that either reflect reality or foreshadow actions yet to come in the real world. Cyber operations can also be used as a tool to build a sphere of influence and exert political, economic and military pressure on a particular state.
The Missing Link of UTM
Authors: Rumba Rudolfs , Nikitenko Agris
Published: October 2022

As the use cases for rural unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)missions are evolving, the next step is to make on-site UAV missions controlled over long distances. The control is called Beyond visual line of sight(BVLOS) and there is a great need for use cases to become autonomous or self-sustaining over long distances. Designing airspace to include autonomous and BVLOS UAV involves proposals for traffic that do not exist to date, different actors, and a multitude of risks; system design must answer a wide range of questions before its release. Luckily, most of the technical questions are already solved, most of the safety regulations are there in place in general aviation, and the industry is waiting for a new type of transportation. In this paper, the authors propose action for policymakers on how to approach the challenge of developing UAV Traffic Management (UTM) systems that can be applied to any geographic location and identify missing links in decision-making to enable development.
Analysis of Static and Cyclic Traffic Loading of an Embankment Supported by a Geogrid Retaining Structure
Authors: Stacho Jakub , Sulovska Monika
Published: October 2022

The article deals with a deformation analysis of a road embankment under different types of static and cyclic loading. A typical cross-section of a road embankment supported by geogrid retaining structures is considered. In the case of a design, the load is usually applied as a distributed static load. The analysis presented in the paper includes all the most loading methods used. Because there are only a few measurements for these types of construction in a given region, the analysis also includes a cyclic loading that aims to simulate real traffic loading. The cyclic loading considered the weights of cars and trucks and the distances between them, based on traffic intensity measurements. The study results showed how significant the differences in vertical and horizontal deformations of an embankment are when the different types and methods of static loading are used in a design. The results of the cyclic loading showed the deformations that can be expected from current real traffic.
Feasibility of Using Energy Performance Contracting for the Retrofit of Apartment Buildings in Slovakia
Authors: Gombošová Veronika , Krajčík Michal , Šikula Ondřej
Published: October 2022

This study is focused on the feasibility of using energy performance contracting (EPC) for the retrofit of two apartment buildings constructed using precast concrete technologies in Slovakia decades ago. The retrofit packages were defined, and their suitability for EPC was evaluated through discounted payback. The uncertainties in the profitability calculations were covered by designing five possible economic developments and defining input ranges instead of just single inputs. The measures in the technical systems were shown to be more feasible than the retrofit of the building envelopes. The potential to finance the selected measures for technical systems through EPC was further evaluated. It was shown that, for at least one of the two buildings studied, the EPC was recommended only for the economic developments with a notable increase in energy prices compared to the baseline that referred to the situation before the Covid-19 pandemic. In the best case, the payback was four years for one building and seven years for the other; thus, both were potentially suitable for EPC. However, for a complex retrofit, the EPC must be combined with a different funding source to also finance other retrofit measures.
Environmental sustainability practices in portuguese dental clinics
Authors:   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisbon, Portugal, Neves Cristina , Santos Nuno ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Lisbon, Portugal, Mendes Sónia ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisbon, Portugal
Published: October 2022

Objectives: To study the implementation of environmental sustainability practices at Portuguese dental clinics, the importance given by clinical directors to these practices, and the barriers felt in their applicability. Methods: This cross-sectional study’s target population was clinical directors (Dentists or Stomatologists) working in Portugal. Data was collected through an online questionnaire shared in several groups of clinicians on social networks, published in digital journals, and sent by email through medical associations. It was available between February and April 2021. The questionnaire collected information about the implementation of environmental sustainability practices in dental clinics within six categories of management: devices and equipment, dental amalgam, imaging, paper, energy, and water. There were also questions about the importance of these practices and the barriers felt. Descriptive statistics of all variables were performed. Results: The sample included 245 clinical directors, of which 65.5% were female and 43.7% were between 40 and 49 years old. There was a high degree of implementation of environmental sustainability practices related to imaging (82.6%), dental amalgam (80.7%), water (67.5%), energy (67.4%), paper (63.4%), and devices and equipment (62.9%). Almost all respondents (96%) considered that environmental sustainability practices are important or very important, and the more frequently referred barriers to implementation were costs (44.6%) and lack of training/information (16.3%). Conclusions: Clinical directors showed good environmental awareness and satisfactory implementation of environmental sustainability practices in dental clinics. Costs were the most reported barrier to the implementation of further practices.
Thrombotic and hemorrhagic events in patients with a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 (experience of one center)
Authors: Korshunova A. A. , Kulikov A. N. , Kovalchuk Yu. P. , Kadinskaya M. I. , Lapin S. V. , Teplov V. M. , Stanevich O. V. , Bakin E. A.
Published: October 2022

Introduction. COVID-associated coagulopathy is an important pathogenetic factor in the development of new coronavirus infection (NCI) complications. Therefore the use of anticoagulants is considered as one of the fundamental components of the therapy of NCI. The aim of the study was to find the optimal anticoagulant therapy regimen in patients with severe NCI. Materials and methods. The study is retrospective and included an analysis of 947 cases of confirmed NCI. A survival analysis was performed with the construction of Kaplan-Meyer curves in order to assess the effect of a particular anticoagulant therapy regimen on the occurrence of thrombosis, bleeding, and death. In order to exclude the influence of cofounders due to the retrospective nature of the study, the pseudorandomization method («propensity score matching») was used, followed by the re-construction of Kaplan-Meyer curves. Results. Among 947 patients with severe COVID-19, 27 thrombotic events were verified in 24 patients and 44 hemorrhagic incidents in 38 patients. The day of the event, regardless of the choice of the starting point (the onset of the disease or the 1st day of hospitalization) and its nature (thrombosis or bleeding), had no statistical differences (p=0.33 and p=0.12, respectively). The use of a particular anticoagulant therapy regimen did not significantly affect the development of thrombosis, bleeding or death, including the use of the propensity score matching method. Conclusion. Thus, using therapeutic doses of anticoagulants in COVID-19 patients does not give advantages over the use of preventive doses concerning the risk of thrombosis, bleeding and death.
Design of Household Electricity Protection and Monitoring Automation With IoT ESP32
Authors: Satria Habib , Mual Gunawan Lubis Mangara , Muthia Putri Syarifah
Published: October 2022

existence of a household electrical protection and monitoring system to minimize danger. Therefore, a prototype design tool for household electricity protection and monitoring automation with IoT ESP 32 is developed. With the aim of carrying out voltage protection and electricity monitoring with a normal voltage of 220 VAC. designed to increase the existing protection system in the household, not to replace the function of the MCB. With a success rate of 99.6% voltage measurement, 97.5% current and 97.8% power measurement. Testing the tool using an inductive load in the form of a 45 watt 35, watt, 26 watt LED lamp and a resistive load in the form of a 400 watt iron set at the maximum hot point. below 210 VAC.
Nutritional value and therapeutic effect of Mentha pulegium L. and Artemisia abrotanum L.
Authors: Selmi Mejda , Lassoued Latifa , Chbili Chahra , Ben Fredj Maha , Charfeddin Ridha
Published: October 2022

This work is an informative study investigated the nutrient contents and the antioxidant activity of Mentha pulegium L. and Artemisia abrotanum L. two plants largely used in North African traditional medicine as well as in pharmaceutical and agro-alimentary industries. These plants have been used as herbal tea, or powder in herbal remedies, to treat painful menstruation, and gastrointestinal disorders. Recently they were extensively used during the pandemic of Covid-19. Results revealed that both plants were not, only, a good source of essential minerals, like Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium. But they were also rich sources of crude fibre and protein. Vitamin C amount was found 180.94 ±3.01 mg/g100g, with an IC50 value 54.45±25.53 μg/mL 10-1 in M. pulegium and 171.64±3.0 mg/100g with IC50 value 60.61± 19.71 μg/mL 10-1 in A. abrotanum. The antioxidant study showed a high activity that paves the way for the possibility of new health-related uses.
De la ciudad a la sierra: el valor ambiental, los vínculos familiares y el modo de vida como factores de atracción de neorrurales
Authors: Del Valle Ramos Carolina
Published: October 2022

Introducción y objetivo:  En los últimos años los movimientos neorrurales se han incrementado en Andalucía. Aunque desde un punto de vista cuantitativo significan un porcentaje bajo con respecto a otro tipo de flujos, sin embargo, desde un punto de vista cualitativo adquieren importancia en cuanto a su papel como parte de procesos resilentes ante la despoblación que sufren algunas comarcas, sobre todo serranas. Así, este trabajo analiza la significación y el perfil de los neorrurales que han llegado a la comarca de la Sierra Norte de Sevilla entre el 2008 y 2018. Se ha pretendido con ello aportar una visión cualitativa del fenómeno, indagando en las razones de la elección del ámbito, en sus motivaciones para cambiar de residencia y en el grado de satisfacción que los neorrurales tienen con respecto a  los nuevos recursos  que les oferta la comarca así como el modo de vida.Metodología: La metodología utilizada ha sido el cuestionario-entrevista como metodología de investigación social. Exactamente, se han analizado las respuestas obtenidas de 20 entrevistas realizadas a neorrurales residentes en el área de estudio que hubiesen llegada a la misma entre el 2008 y 2018. Resultados y/o conclusiones: Los resultados obtenidos definen la existencia de distintos perfiles de neorrurales, así como ponen de manifiesto que el fenómeno neorrural en la comarca está altamente condicionado por las características intrínsecas del ámbito territorial, donde el valor ambiental es pieza clave en la búsqueda de una mejor calidad de vida. Los vínculos familiares y la posibilidad de desarrollar nuevos empleos y cambiar el modo de vida son razones también de peso en dichos movimientos.
Los estudios migratorios en la Comunidad Valenciana. Un campo en construcción
Authors: Berlanga Adell María Jesús , Lacomba Vázquez Joan
Published: October 2022

En este artículo tratamos de mostrar la evolución y características en la construcción del campo de los estudios migratorios en la Comunidad Valenciana. Aunque este tipo de trabajos auto-reflexivos no suelen ser muy habituales en España, la revisión de la producción sobre las migraciones puede ofrecer elementos para orientar y reorientar la investigación actual, así como para asentar en mayor grado sus bases teóricas y empíricas. A partir de la identificación de los principales autores y obras sobre la migración en la Comunidad Valenciana –empleando como principales herramientas para la búsqueda el portal bibliográfico Dialnet y la base de tesis doctorales TESEO, y ampliando los resultados con otro tipo de estrategias– hacemos un balance crítico de un campo que muestra cierto vigor pese a su trayectoria irregular. La panorámica que ofrecemos nos muestra un campo inacabado con múltiples intereses y frentes abiertos.
عالم البرزخ دراسة عقدية
Authors: Omar Saad Fathallah
Published: October 2022

إن عالم البرزخ من الأمر الغيبية ، ويكتنفه بعض الغموض لدى عدد كبيرة من الناس ، على الرغم من أهميته لارتباطه بالعقيدة الإسلامية التي تصلح لكل مكان وزمان ، باعتبارها المنهاج السليم للبشرية والى قيام الساعة ، وذلك لابتعاد الناس عن العقيدة الربانية بسبب تحريف العقيدة واستبدالها بمبادئ وأفكار البشر، ومن اجل هذا وغيره كتبت في (عالم البرزخ) وان كان زادي قليلا ، لكنها بذرة عسى ان تكون لبنة في العودة الى منهل الإسلام العذب.
تغاير القراءات القرآنية في سورة الفرقان ـــ جمعاَ وتوجيهاً ـــ
Authors: Sayah Mousa Taha
Published: October 2022

إن علم القراءات القرآنية من أجل العلوم، كونه مرتبطا بكتاب الله عز وجل وهو كلام الله، وقد اعطى تنوع القراءات القرآنية فوائد عظيمة في وفرة المعاني الجديدة من غير تضاد  بين المعاني، بل إن كل قراءة هي بمثابة آية جديدة، وقد بينت في هذا البحث تنوع القراءات في سورة الفرقان، وبينت اهمية هذه السورة وسبب تسميتها، كما بينت القراءات القرآنية فيها، وقد قمت ببيان توجيه كل قراءة والمعاني الجديدة المستفادة منها من غير تضاد فيما بينها، سواء كان هذا التوجيه لغوياً او اعرابياً او في تغير المعنى من قراءة الى آخرى.
إمارة الحج في عهد الخليفة هارون الرشيد (170-193هـ/ 786- 808م)
Authors: Enad Wijdan Fareeq
Published: October 2022

عند الكتابة عن إمارة الحج في الدولة العربية الإسلامية لابد من التوقف عند المدة الزمنية للخليفة الرشيد لأهميتها في معرفة تطور الأحداث التاريخية وأبعادها، فمن خلال تتبع من تولى تلك الإمارة يمكن لنا استنتاج أمور عدة عن المنهج السياسي الذي كان يعتمده الخليفة الرشيد  في إدارة الدولة.
الأثر الفكري والثقافي لعلماء وفقهاء قلعة بني حماد
Authors: Mustafa Wafaa Ahmed
Published: October 2022

اتخذت دولة بني حماد ( 398-460هـ / 1007-1067م)  من قلعتها التي عرفت باسم قلعة بني حماد مركزاً لها والتي ازدهرت حضارياً وثقافياً  واستقطبت العلماء من مختلف الأقطار فتطورت الحركة العلمية والفكرية فيها ، وسأقوم بتقديم نبذة مقتضبة من تاريخ علمائها وفقهائها الذين ساهموا في جعل القلعة معلما ثقافيا ومركز اشعاع فكري ،إن قلة الأبحاث في هذا المجال هو ما دفعنا للبحث في الموضوع من جهة ، ولتعزيز مداركنا بخاصة العلمية منها بالحديث عن تاريخ القلعة الثقافي وأهم العلوم والمعارف التي عرفت بها ، ولاسيما أن الموضوع ذا أهمية كبيرة تمثلت في ذكر أشهر علمائها وأهم اثارهم العلمية ، وإلى أي مدى ساهم العلماء في تفعيل الحركة العلمية والفكرية فيها ، والأثر الذي تركوه في ميدان الثقافة والتعليم . إذ اكتسبت قلعة بني حماد حضارة علمية واسعة أدت إلى ظهور وانتشار وسائط الثقافة الاسلامية مثل المساجد ، والمكتبات ، والكتاتيب التي كان ظهورها ناتج عن نمو الحركة الفكرية فيها ،كما كان اهتمام حكام القلعة بالعلماء والفقهاء له دوره في تنشيط مختلف العلوم كالفقه والحديث والتصوف واللغة والادب وهو الاثر الكبير الذي يعد مؤشرا للأبداع الحضاري الاسلامي في قلعة بني حماد
"تدريس تاريخ العصور الأوربية الوسطى رقميا في العراق"
Authors: Al- Qaysi Mahmoud A. M. , Ahmed Mawaheb Adnan
Published: October 2022

البحث محاولة لدراسة تجربتي كلية الآداب في جامعتي بغداد وتكريت لتدريس تاريخ العصور الأوربية الوسطى الكترونياً. ويركز البحث بشكل أوسع على تجربة جامعة بغداد التي يعد تدريس التاريخ الأوربي الوسيط فيها ذا جذور قديمة ترجع إلى خمسينات القرن العشرين. وقد ترسخ هذا الحقل بوجود عدد من المتخصصين مثل المرحوم الدكتور عبد القادر أحمد اليوسف والدكتور فلاح الأسدي والدكتور محمود القيسي. وقد امتدت هذه التجربة إلى جامعة تكريت من خلال كلية الآداب. بتدريس هذا الحقل لطلبة الدراسات الأولية والعليا. يحاول البحث تتبع هذه التجربة وأهم المعوقات التي تواجهها. ومن أهم نتائج هذه التجربة تدريب الطلبة(الأولية والعليا) على الإفادة من التسهيلات الرقمية لتطوير مهاراتهم العلمية والمعرفية،لاسيما وإن استخدام التكنولوجيا الرقمية من خلال كوكل كلاسروم وزوم والبرامج الرقمية الأخرى يتيح للطالب والأستاذ الوصول إلى مصادر المعلومات والمخطوطات التي ظلت سابقا حكراً على المكتبات العالمية. الى جانب أن هذه التجربة قد مكنت الباحثين من تطوير مهاراتهم البحثية من خلال التكنولوجيا الرقمية.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology: A scientometric analysis
Authors: Ligade Virendra S
Published: October 2022

Background

A study related to an overview of the editorial workflow, editorial decision-making and timelines of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL) had been published earlier. However, a study on publication pattern, citations, contributing organizations, most cited publications etc. of IJDVL has not been performed till now.

Objectives

This study aims to identify and analyse the impact of IJDVL on various scientometric indicators viz. year-wise publication growth, impact factor trend, most contributing organizations, global outreach, most cited papers, and cited and citing journals, over the years 2007 to 2019.

Methods

Data for this study were retrieved from the Web of Science-core collection database of Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2021) on 12th May 2021. The search was performed by using the advanced search feature of the database. Using the “InCites”, a search for journal citation reports of IJDVL was performed.

Results

The highest number of cumulative citations have been received by publications published in the year 2019 with 2,122 citations which is 91.53% in citable items. In the year 2009 journal, the impact factor was 0.976, which jumped to 2.712 (Journal Citation Reports™ 2018). IJDVL received its highest impact factor (3.030) in the year 2019. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi is the most prolific organization contributing to IJDVL with 51 publications. Among foreign countries, China is leading with reference to most contributions by any foreign country with 51 publications in IJDVL. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology having an impact factor 8.277 has been cited 145 times in this journal.

Limitations

Only one database was used for the study.

Conclusion

The high proportion of frequently cited articles in recent years, together with its currently high journal impact factor and quartile two-factor, give sustenance to the view that IJDVL publishes high-standard articles relevant to dermatology research and clinical practice.
Survival and prognostic factors in bullous pemphigoid: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Papara Cristian , Chiorean Roxana , Leucuta Daniel-Corneliu , Baican Corina , Danescu Sorina , Sitaru Cassian , Zillikens Detlef , Baican Adrian
Published: October 2022

Background

Bullous pemphigoid is the most common subepidermal autoimmune blistering disease. Till now, the reported prognostic factors in bullous pemphigoid vary considerably.

Aims

The purpose of this study was to determine the overall survival rate and prognostic factors in bullous pemphigoid.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study on newly diagnosed bullous pemphigoid patients between July 2001 and November 2019 in a referral unit for autoimmune blistering skin diseases in Romania.

Results

One hundred forty-eight patients were included in the study. The Kaplan-Meier overall survival rates at 1, 3, 5 and 10 years were respectively 74.2% (95% confidence interval, 67.5-81.6%), 53.4% (45.7-62.2%), 43.6% (35.9-53%) and 31.3% (23.5-41.7%). The median follow-up among survivors was 48 months (interquartile range: 11-150). Ninety (60.8%) patients died during the follow-up period; of them, 38 (42.2%) had active disease at the time of death. Advanced age, neurological diseases, valvular heart disease, malignancies, use of statins, skin infections and extensive cutaneous involvement were linked to poorer outcomes, while the use of topical corticosteroids was associated with increased overall survival.

Limitations

This study lacks a control cohort to validate the obtained results. It was conducted in a retrospective manner in a single centre. In addition, indirect immunofluorescence microscopy was not performed in all patients.

Conclusion

Beyond ageing and neurological comorbidities, the prognosis of bullous pemphigoid patients was significantly influenced by the presence of skin infections, valvular heart disease, use of statins and extensive cutaneous involvement. Topical corticosteroid treatment was associated with increased survival in these patients.
Clinicodermoscopic and immunopathological profile of non-infectious non-eczematous inflammatory tattoo reactions: A retrospective study from a tertiary care centre of East India
Authors: Sethy Madhusmita , Behera Biswanath , Dash Siddhartha , Palit Aparna , Nayak Ashish Kumar , Ayyanar Pavithra
Published: October 2022

Introduction

Tattoo-associated complications are on the rise due to the popularity of decorative tattoos in recent years. The exact pathogeneses of various tattoo reaction patterns are still unclear, and their dermoscopic details are sparsely reported.

Aim

We aimed to retrospectively study the clinical, dermoscopic and immunopathological details of patients with non-infectious, non-eczematous inflammatory tattoo reaction patterns in a tertiary care centre of East India.

Method

The clinical, dermoscopic and pathological details of all the patients who had non-infectious, non-eczematous inflammatory tattoo reactions were collected. In all the cases, immunohistochemistry was done for CD1a, CD3, CD4, CD8, FoxP3, CD20 and CD56.

Results

A total of five patients of skin phototypes IV and V and six tattoo reactions were analysed. Five lesions had reactions at the site of a black tattoo, and one at the site of red tattoo. Clinically, the patients presented with erythematous or blue-grey flat-topped to verrucous papules and plaques. Dermoscopic features were dominated by a central white to pink-white structureless area, a peripheral grey-white to bluish-white structureless area, white scales, comedo-like opening with keratotic plugging, milia-like cysts and shiny white structures. Pathologically, except for one lesion that only showed a lichenoid reaction pattern in the red tattoo, all had a combination of reaction patterns. Immunohistochemistry showed increased epidermal and dermal Langerhans cells, predominantly CD8 positive T cells in the epidermis and dermis, sparse dermal B cells and CD4 positive T cells, reduced T regulatory cells and a complete absence of CD56 positive NK cells.

Limitations

Small sample size was the limitation of the study.

Conclusion

The clinical morphology and dermoscopy may not differentiate between various types of non-infectious non-eczematous inflammatory tattoo reactions. The immunological profile supports a delayed hypersensitivity reaction due to contact sensitisation to tattoo pigment, and CD8 positive T cells play a central role in executing various pathological reaction patterns, both in the epidermis and dermis.
Pengaruh Strategi Know-Want To Know-Learned Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Fakhrudin Fahmi , Herawan Endang , Fury Nurul Senja Wiraning
Published: October 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh strategi know-want to know-learned terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran ekonomi kelas X di SMA Negeri 2 Majalengka. Berdasarkan hasil pengumpulan data ditemukan masalah yaitu rendahnya hasil belajar yang diperoleh siswa kelas X di SMA Negeri 2 Majalengka. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh strategi know-want to know-learned terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran ekonomi kelas X di SMA Negeri 2 Majalengka. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan jenis peneltitian eksperimen. Diperoleh hasil uji Paired T Test yaitu nilai thitung lebih besar daripada ttabel atau nilai signifikansi lebih kecil daripada nol koma nol lima menunjukan bahwa strategi know-want to know-learned berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran ekonomi kelas X di SMA Negeri 2 Majalengka.