bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hacia un perfil de la figura del asesor de investigación en el posgrado
Authors: Esteban Rivera Edwin Roger , Bejarano Confalonieri Claudia Alejandra
Published: November 2021

Es variado el nombre que se le asigna a quién guía el desarrollo de la investigación y su perfil generalmente no es explícito. El propósito del artículo es realizar un acercamiento a las palabras con que se designa a quienes guían al posgraduando en el proceso de investigación conducente a obtener el grado académico y proponer aspectos a considerar en el perfil del asesor, por ello se recurrió al análisis de contenido cualitativo de documentos normativos universitarios, libros y artículos de revistas indizadas en base de datos SCOPUS, Web Of Science, SciELO, entre otros; estableciéndose tres categorías: Análisis semántico del que guía el trabajo de investigación, la asesoría de tesis en los programas de posgrado y hacia un perfil del asesor de tesis. Se concluye que la asesoría en los estudios de posgrado es imprescindible para la formación de futuros investigadores, por ende se debe emprender la formación de asesores con alto potencial para promover el saber, integrar redes de colaboración y posicionar nuevos líderes en la generación, innovación y transferencia del conocimiento; asesores que además sean empáticos, que posean actitudes, habilidades y disposición para llevar a cabo la asesoría con efectividad en el marco del respeto y sentido ético.
Sprache und Sprachen der Volga German Studies Eine globale Perspektive
Authors: Lykov Egor
Published: November 2021

This paper analyses the language usage in the most recent publications related to Volga German Studies as an interdisciplinary research field dealing with the language, history and culture of Volga Germans. Individual historiographies from the US, Canada, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia, Brazil and Argentina will be compared concerning the various languages of scientific publications. Particular attention will be paid to scientific communication between these national research centers, and the role of bilingual publications in the scientific discourse of the discipline will be focused upon. Furthermore, the influence of the increasing role of English in the scientific discourse on Volga German Studies will be discussed.
Multilingualism and Transculturality in Slavic-German Texts
Authors: Car Milka
Published: November 2021

Rezension von Diana Hitzke: "Nach der Einsprachigkeit. Slavischdeutsche Texte transkulturell" (Berlin: Peter Lang 2019 [=Postcolonial Perspectives on Eastern Europe, Bd. 6], 165 S.)
Visita domiciliar na Atenção Primária à Saúde: contribuições para a formação em Psicologia
Authors: Lima Monica , Alves João Batista , Lago Louise , Rebouças Fernanda , Grave Leila
Published: November 2021

INTRODUÇÃO:Há potencialidades e desafios no trabalho das psicólogas nos Núcleos de Apoio/Ampliado à Saúde da Família (NASF). Críticas giram em torno de um repertório profissional inadequado para este contexto, consequência da ênfase na formação clássica e ainda hegemônica. OBJETIVO: Refletir sobre o planejamento, execução e avaliação da estratégia de atendimento domiciliar em psicologia realizado pelo NASF, em Salvador-Bahia. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um relato de experiência. Utilizamos a supervisão compartilhada (SC), que consiste em: relato da situação concreta de atendimento domiciliar, registrado em Relato de Visitas; os sentimentos e afetações em relação ao que foi vivenciado; reflexões e sínteses sobre o atendimento domiciliar em relação às atuações clínicas clássicas. Nas SC quinzenais, os atendimentos domiciliares eram narrados pelos/as extensionistas/os e preceptora e os registros de visita compartilhados reflexivamente. A análise foi realizada com base nas discussões ocorridas durante os momentos de SC, com ênfase no ato narrativo e bem como através dos relatos escritos das visitas. RESULTADOS: Realizamos 63 visitas domiciliares e destacamos duas dimensões: 1) mudanças no processo de trabalho, em relação à concepção hegemônica da atuação psicológica; 2) percepção de que o modo com que somos acolhidos/as nos domicílios reflete as possibilidades de cuidado, exigindo uma postura ativa, sensível, acolhedora na relação profissional-usuário/a. CONCLUSÃO: A atenção domiciliar apresentou-se como um desafio, requerendo a ampliação de habilidades, modos não tradicionais de se portar e comunicar, de maneira a facilitar o diálogo, a escuta, sendo uma estratégia para ampliar o repertório profissional.
A protocol for a scoping review of implementation strategies to scale up self-administered depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injectable contraception v1
Authors: Kolade Aderoba Adeniyi
Published: November 2021

Self-administration of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injectable contraception (DMPA-SC) is effective, safe and registered in many countries. It shows great potential to improve contraceptive access, continuation, and autonomy, including in low-income and middle-income countries. However, there are challenges to roll out this new efficacious intervention, and major implementation issues have been encountered for scale-up. This study aims to describe the implementation strategies to scale up self-administered DMPA-SC programs, the barriers, and facilitators to these programs, and the outcome of the implementation strategy used.
Antioxidant rescue of C. elegans behaviour on KeioE. colimutants v1
Authors: Moore Saul
Published: November 2021

Protocol for screening candidate behaviour-modifying E. coli BW25113 single-gene deletion mutants from the 'Keio Collection', to investigate their effects on Caenorhabditis elegans behaviour in the presence of antioxidants.
Sylfation of Birch Wood Xylan with Sulfamic Acid in 1,4-dioxane
Authors:   Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology SB RAS, Levdansky Vladimir A. , Kondrasenko Alexander A. , Levdansky Alexander V. , Kuznetsov Boris N.
Published: November 2021

Sulfation of birch wood xylan in 1,4-dioxane by sulfamic acid in the presence of urea at 90 and 100 °C was studied for the first time. The effect of the duration of xylan sulfation on the yield of xylan sulfates and the sulfur content in them was studied. It was found that the sulfur content in the obtained xylan sulfates increases from 12.5 to 17.5 wt% with an increase in the duration of sulfation from 2 to 4 hours. The structure of initial and sulfated xylan was studied by FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. The ease of purification of the obtained xylan sulfates from 1,4-dioxane in comparison with the purification of xylan sulfates obtained by sulfation in pyridine and N, N‑dimethylformamide is an advantage of the proposed method of xylan sulfation
Potential Landscape of a Probe Penetrant Particle for Fast Estimating of Silica Diffusion Properties
Authors:   Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology SB RAS, Kukhtetskiy Sergey V.
Published: November 2021

Successful search for optimal molecular structures of membrane materials requires efficient algorithms for assessing their diffusion properties. It is shown in this work that the potential landscape of a probe penetrating particle, a component that passes through the membrane during gas separation, is suitable for solving such problems. A number of indicators are considered that can be easily calculated from potential landscapes of specific models of silicate materials, both not related to the topology of the potential landscape (global minimum, voxel energy distribution), and depending on it (percolation cluster). A good correlation of these indicators with the corresponding diffusion coefficients is shown
BUILDING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH LITERARY TEXTS IN EFL CLASSES
Authors: Osidak Viktoriia , Nesterenko Nataliia
Published: November 2021

Background: The chapter argues that building critical thinking skills and enhancing students’ cognitive processes has become a primary goal of teaching in secondary schools. It is generally agreed that the relationship between learning and reading literature has always been very close. Also, literature is widely recognised as
an effective, motivating and enjoyable facilitator for work on critical thinking skills through challenging students’ cognitive processes by means of comparing and contrasting of and differentiating between the specific events of the plot, analysing main characters, interpreting the meaning created by the author’s choice of words etc. For these reasons this chapter investigates the efficacy of literary texts in building critical thinking skills in secondary schools.
Purpose: The main focus of the chapter was on designing effective and feasible critical thinking model of teaching instruction that incorporates literary text in EFL classroom to stimulate students’ cognitive processes.
Results: Many methods have been suggested to teaching reading literary texts. For the purpose of this study the authors adopted personal growth model developed by Lindsay Clanfield. The model draws heavily on learners’ involvement in reading with the aim of explaining the implied message of the literary text through employing crucial critical thinking skills such as problem solving, decision making, interpretation, logical reasoning, and metacognition. The critical thinking model consists of the three stages defined as “challenge – comprehension – reflection”. Each of the defined stages focuses on utilising some of the six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives through activities that promote these cognitive processes. For example, to complete
activities of the ‘challenge’ stage students rely heavily on their knowledge; cognitive levels of comprehension, application and synthesis are essential at the ‘comprehension’ stage; finally, at the ‘reflection’ stage students are involved in evaluation ideas of moral and social aspects discussed in the text and appraising of their acquired
experience. Drawing on this conclusion, the article presents a practical implementation of the model with the focus on cognitive processes and development of critical thinking skills in teaching English through literary texts.
Discussion: In further research, it is necessary to experimentally verify the effectiveness of the critical thinking model in building critical thinking skills through literary texts in EFL classes.
Microstructural analysis of the surface of implants removed in connection with periimplantitis
Authors: Ivanov Alexander S. , Maksyukov Stanislav Yu. , Olesova Valentina N. , Salamov Magomed Ya. , Martynov Dmitry V. , Olesov Egor E.
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: The practice of prosthetics on implants shows a fairly high percentage of removed implants over the specified period. The reasons can be both insufficient hygiene of the tissues around the implants and their overload. Regardless of the cause, bone resorption occurs from the apex of the alveolar ridge (part) of the jaw deep into contact with the implant in combination with chronic inflammation of the periimplant soft tissues. Removal of the implant in such cases is indicated for bone resorption at half the length of the implant. Microstructural analysis of the surface of implants is rarely reflected in publications, since high-resolution microscopy is only possible for removed implants.

AIM: Microscopy and spectrometry of the surface of implants removed for periimplantitis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The surface analysis of the five implants removed due to periimplantitis was carried out by scanning electron microscopy in high vacuum mode with electron probe microprobe analysis of the elemental composition. A FEI Teneo VolumeScope single-beam scanning electron microscope with a detector was used to perform XFlash 6/30 energy dispersive analysis. The research was carried out in the Skolkovo Technopark.

RESULTS: The performed microscopic and spectrometric analysis, accompanied by micrographs and spectrograms of the cervical part of the implant in the area of bone tissue conservation, the presence of connective tissue and in the area of the exposed surface of the implant, demonstrate the process of disintegration of the implant due to periimplantitis, which consists in demineralization and resorption of bone tissue (in places up to the surface of the implant, in places with through defects to the surface of the implant) and its replacement with connective tissue.

CONCLUSIONS: Disintegration of the implant due to periimplantitis is accompanied by the process of demineralization and resorption of bone tissue (in places up to the surface of the implant, in places with through defects to the surface of the implant) and its replacement with connective tissue.
The revealing of some of causative microorganisms for sexually-transmitted diseases in chronic salpingoophoritis, bacterial vaginosis and nonspecific bacterial vaginitis
Authors: Ryshuk S. V. , Kostucheck D. F. , Boitsov A. G.
Published: November 2021

The data on frequent combination of chronic inflammatory diseases of vagina and adnex can give the evidence for connection betzveen these pathologic processes.

The frequency of Mycoplasma hominis findings in patients with bacterial vaginosis points to their possible ethioloic role in the pathology. At the same time, vaginal smears presenting Ureaplasma urealyticum in patients zvith bacterial vaginosis indicates their role in formation of pathology.

One can suggest ethiologic mean of U.urealyticum in nonspecific bacterial vaginitis patients.
The evaluation of Mastodinon efficiency in treatment of hyperprolactinemic syndrome
Authors: Vishnevsky A. S. , Safronnikova N. R. , Melnikova N. U. , Grigorieva T. A.
Published: November 2021

The clinical efficiency of Mastodinon (Bionorica) is studied in management of 33 patients (average age 34,6 years) with different menstrual disfunctions and dysmenorrhea. In 13 patients these disturbances coexisted with hyperprolactinemia.

As a result of 3-month treatment with Mastodinon we noted the normalization of menstrual function in 13 of 17 patients, and the decrease in prolactin serum levels on 10 of 13 women. The prolactin decrease was followed by increase in luteinizing hormone and progesteron, as chosen for ovulatory cycle.

It is found that Mastodinon has the properties of dopaminomimetics and can be concerned as the alternative for synthetic dopaminergic drug therapy (Bromocriptine etc.).
Infections and reproductive health (Part IV)
Authors: Kira E. F.
Published: November 2021

Patients' complaints depend on the localization of the infection. When the urethra is affected (the most common localization), the usual symptoms are painful sensations during urination: stinging, burning, itching; dysuric phenomena: frequent urination, urination with small portions of urine, feeling of incomplete urination. Patients may self-report the occurrence of purulent discharge from the urethra. However, the complaints may disappear within a short time.
Commentary on the article by Isakova E.V., Arzhanova O.N., Shlyakhtenko T.N., Korsak V.S. "Pregnancy and Childbirth in Dysgenesis of Gonads (Case Report)"
Authors: Savitsky G. A.
Published: November 2021

This case was not only a striking, literally fantastic achievement of modern reproductive science, but also demonstrates the need for reflection and discussion of a number of theological, biological, and medical problems, the solution of which will probably determine the progress not only of pure reproductive science, but also of some fundamental aspects of human biology.
Alternative delivery in the presence of relative indications for caesarean section
Authors: Krasnopolsky V. I. , Logutova L. S.
Published: November 2021

In the article, the summary on the 20-years experience on labor management in high- risk pregnant is given. The prospective for the alternative labor management in diabetes mellitus, fetoplacental insufficiency, elder nullipara, uterine scar after previous cesarean sections, breach or pelvic presentation are covered.
Information about dissertations on obstetrics and gynecology defended at the D.001.21.01 Dissertation Council (Ott Research Institute of Gynecology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences) in 1999
Authors: Ailamazyan E. K.
Published: November 2021

The results of the thesis research can be recommended for implementation in specialized obstetric hospitals equipped with modern ultrasound devices; in the educational and pedagogical activity of the departments of obstetrics, pediatrics, and pathological physiology of medical universities; and in the lectures for specialists in obstetrics, perinatology, and pathological physiology of the postgraduate medical education academies of Russia.
The efficiency of Amoxicillin/ Potassium Clavunalatis application in complicated postlabor period
Authors: Kutcherenko M. A. , Savitcheva A. M. , Martikainen Z. M. , Zaciorskaya S. L.
Published: November 2021

The investigation has shown that step therapy with Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (1,2 gr. IV bid 3 days) with further transfer to peroral administration of the drug in dosage of 625 mg tid 4 days) ensures a high clinical and bacteriological effectiveness in maternity with complicated postlabor period. The identical results are received with compared randomized trial with the use of ampicillin +gentamycin+metronidazole.
Infections and reproductive health (Part III). Clinical manifestations of vaginal infections, including STDs
Authors: Kira E. F.
Published: November 2021

Bacterial vaginosis is a disease characterized by abundant vaginal discharge in which no known pathogenic agents, such as Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Candida fungi, are detected. Diagnosis is based on clinical examination and special laboratory methods.
Ovarian tumors
Authors: Vishnevsky A. S. , Skriabyn O. N.
Published: November 2021

The lecture is devoted to questions of etiology, diagnostics and treatment of ovarian tumors.
Specific female function status under the influence of industrial factors
Authors: Bezhenar V. F. , Grebeniuck A. N. , Antushevitch A. E. , Philippovsky A. S.
Published: November 2021

Both foreign and russian literature pays enough attention to the questions oj health status, working conditions, rational employment of women-professionals. At the same time, the analyzed scientific materials are not adequate in the volume of fulfilled investigations, especially in different fields of industry, the peculiarities of pregnant and nonpregnant women, questions of pathology prophylaxis, reproduction preservation.
Psychotherapy of hypertension in pregnant women
Authors: Shvetsov M. V. , Startseva N. V.
Published: November 2021

A psychotherapy in 46 pregnant with hypertension has led to significant blood pressure decrease. The possible mechanisms of blood pressure increase, including fear syndrome are considered. The successful adaptation for pregnancy and fear neutralization result in blood pressure decrease down to normal levels.
The Genesis of the Prohibition of Corporal Punishment against Minors and the Consequences of Its Application
Authors: Grudecki Michał
Published: November 2021

To present the purpose and the actual role of the prohibition of corporal punishment against minors in society, the sources, causes and effects of introducing this normative prohibition are analysed, based on the example of the Polish legal system. The sources that sought to adopt the amendment in question are indicated, as well as the entities influencing the enactment of the prohibition in its final version. The situation of entities that will reap benefits from the ban in question and those to suffer losses is also described. The analysis of formal and informal rules relating to the upbringing methods used in the society is aimed at answering the question of whether the prohibition of corporal punishment against minors achieved the goal intended by the legislator or even caused the opposite effect.
Udział Straży Granicznej w jurysdykcyjnym postępowaniu karnym skarbowym
Authors: Tużnik Marta Roma
Published: November 2021

This article is an attempt to approximate the participation of the Polish Border Guard as a non-financial body of preparatory proceedings in fiscal criminal court proceedings. First, the tasks and material property of the Border Guard were presented. Most space was devoted to considerations about the permissions of the Border Guard in jurisdictional proceedings in fiscal criminal proceedings, limiting them to cases of fiscal misdemeanours due to the fact that the Border Guard was granted the status of public prosecutor only in this category of cases. The study also discusses the issue of appeals against the Border Guard and its participation in the appeal hearing. The legal regulations regarding the powers of the Border Guard in court proceedings in cases of fiscal misdemeanours were also assessed, referring them to similar powers granted to financial organs of preparatory proceedings.
Civil Law Status of Transmission Equipment (Article 49 of the Polish Civil Code)
Authors: Zalewski Michał
Published: November 2021

The article provides an analysis of the civil law status of transmission equipment (devices) referred to in Article 49 of the Civil Code (transmission devices). Conducting business activity by a transmission entrepreneur in the field of utility services and waste disposal requires the use of transmission devices. These devices are located on real estate which are not owned by the entrepreneur and in a typical situation they remain permanently connected to such real estate. According to Article 49 of the Polish Civil Code, such devices do not constitute component parts of real estate if they are part of an enterprise. The assessment of the entry of transmission equipment into the composition of the enterprise and their ownership status, especially after entering the composition of the enterprise raises interpretation doubts. Determining who is the owner of transmission equipment is important because the owner of the equipment may be granted (Article 3051 of the Civil Code) a transmission easement, which is a right related to the ownership of these devices. In this article, an attempt was made to resolve the aforementioned interpretation doubts.
The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Opportunity for a Permanent Reduction in Civil Rights
Authors: Chmielnicki Paweł , Minich Dobrochna , Rybkowski Radosław , Stachura Michał , Szocik Konrad
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects, which are primarily being felt in the functioning of the health service, the organization of social life, and the state of the national economy. It is also worth paying attention to the legal and political consequences which are less obvious and noticeable for average citizens. One of the most important is the change in legislation which entails limiting civil liberties and rights. This article is on empirical proof of how Polish legislation is reducing fundamental rights. The authorities in combatting the pandemic are not using the solutions that appear in the Polish Constitution, but use the non-constitutional form of special laws. The authors, therefore, when discussing the problem refer to US legislation and policy which has the notable example of the Patriot Act which can be interpreted as being a pretext for limiting civil liberties in the name of combating terrorism. As stated, such emergencies as the current pandemic or the threat of terrorism, are used to permanently and significantly reduce civil rights.
Prevalencia de β-lactamasas de espectro extendido en Escherichia coli y Klebsiella pneumoniae identificados en una institución de salud en Barranquilla
Authors: Regino-Cáceres Rigoberto , Teherán-Cárdenas Alejandro , Sarmiento-Villa Guillermo , Camacho-Romero Oscar , Campo-Urbina Mirna
Published: November 2021

Introducción: Uno de los mecanismos de resistencia en Gram negativos es la producción de β-lactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEE), capaces de otorgar resistencia a penicilinas y cefalosporinas. Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia de β-lactamasas de amplio espectro en aislamientos de Escherichia coli y Klebsiella pneumoniae identificados en una institución de salud. Metodología: Se tomaron los resultados del laboratorio clínico de los pacientes hospitalizados por enfermedades infecciosas identificados en un hospital de 4º nivel de complejidad en Barranquilla durante el año 2018 asociados a E. coli y K. pneumoniae, y se evaluó la resistencia de los mismos. Resultados: De 471 aislamientos identificados en diversas muestras clínicas, 317 están asociados a E. coli, y para ambos microorganismos presentaron mayores porcentajes de resistencias al tratamiento antibiótico en áreas no UCI, y evidenciando una resistencia a fármacos como ampicilina y cefalotina, por debajo de 60%, y 75%, respectivamente. Conclusión: Estas bacterias evaluadas, al ser de mayor relevancia clínica, pueden lograr un impacto no deseado por su presencia en áreas no UCI, siendo crítico para E. coli con resistencia a cefalosporinas de tercera y cuarta generación.
Papel del ritmo circadiano en el infarto agudo de miocardio
Authors: Polo Llerena Lupe , Martínez Aguilar Luis Miguel , Bermúdez Daza Andrés Mauricio , Villamizar De La Hoz Eliecer
Published: November 2021

Múltiples investigaciones evidencian una máxima incidencia del infarto agudo de miocardio en la mañana. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar la organización del sistema circadiano, su importancia en la fisiología del sistema cardiovascular y su relación con el desarrollo del infarto agudo de miocardio. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en diferentes bases de datos para identificar artículos publicados durante los últimos 20 años, centrados en la variación circadiana del infarto agudo de miocardio y en la cronoterapia cardiovascular. Se preseleccionaron 115 artículos, de los cuales se escogieron 60. Se concluyó que la mayor incidencia matutina del infarto agudo de miocardio se explica por la acción conjunta de factores endógenos (aumento matutino de cortisol, catecolaminas, presión arterial, frecuencia cardiaca, resistencias vasculares) y exógenos (alteración en el ciclo sueño-vigilia, bipedestación, e inicio de la actividad) que predispone a ruptura de la placa ateromatosa y aparición de episodios trombóticos durante la mañana.
Estudios recientes sobre bebidas azucaradas en Colombia: una revisión no sistemática
Authors: Téllez Neira Luis Miguel , Isabel Cuéllar Diana , Torres Ibargüen Miguel Zamir
Published: November 2021

Este artículo presenta una revisión de la literatura reciente sobre el consumo de bebidas azucaradas (BA) en Colombia. A partir de una revisión no sistemática de literatura se escogieron 20 estudios, agrupados en las siguientes categorías: 5 realizados con base en la Encuesta Nacional de Situación Nutricional; 7 estudios subnacionales y 5 relacionados con impuestos a BA; los 3 restantes corresponden al abordaje de la prensa colombiana a las BA y a estrategias regulatorias para reducir su consumo. Inicialmente se presenta una síntesis de los principales hallazgos de cada uno de los estudios incluidos, seguido de una discusión a la luz de la bibliografía regional sobre el consumo de BA y las estrategias para reducir esa práctica. La revisión realizada permite afirmar que Colombia cuenta con información importante sobre el consumo de BA, por esa razón es momento de implementar políticas públicas efectivas que reduzcan el consumo de esos productos.
Anemia megaloblástica: un reto diagnóstico para el facultativo. serie de casos clínicos
Authors: Gómez Barrios Marco , Castro S David
Published: November 2021

Describimos las características clínicas y de laboratorio de 3 individuos quienes cursaron con anemia megaloblástica con etiologías distintas. Dos casos con diagnóstico de anemia perniciosa, uno de ellos relacionado a infección por Helicobacter pilory y el segundo mediado por mecanismos autoinmunes; En el paciente restante la anemia megaloblástica fue la forma de presentación de un síndrome mielodisplásico. Posteriormente se presentará un abordaje con sentido común frente al primer contacto con el paciente con anemia megaloblástica y las bases terapéuticas según la evidencia actual para su patología de base.
Principio De Transparencia en los Contratos De Prestación de Servicios en las Instituciones del Estado
Authors: Alian García Sehenin José , Urrutia López Viviana Karina
Published: November 2021

El presente artículo de reflexión trata sobre el principio de transparencia del régimen de contratación estatal en Colombia, entendiendo que una de las principales problemáticas que se observa a diario es la corrupción política que tanto absorbe al país, especialmente en cuanto a contratación estatal. Es así, como se debe establecer mediante el presente estudio si se está dando o no un verdadero cumplimiento del objetivo propuesto por las normas constitucionales y la legislación colombiana en materia de contratación estatal. De acuerdo al tema y problemática propuesta se planteó el siguiente interrogante: ¿Cómo se viene aplicando en Colombia el principio de transparencia en la contratación estatal de acuerdo a la Jurisprudencia, la doctrina y la misma normatividad? El desarrollo del artículo se realizó desde una perspectiva de la investigación documental, teniendo en cuenta que se trata de un artículo de reflexión, por consiguiente, se consultaron referentes bibliográficos, respecto al tema, de autores doctrinantes e investigaciones realizadas. Como objetivo general se propuso el analizar desde la jurisprudencia, la doctrina y la normatividad colombiana la aplicación del principio de transparencia en los contratos de prestación de servicios en las instituciones.
Metodología para diseñar una plataforma informática de control estratégico que integra la Agenda de los ODS 2030, con el Plan Municipal de Desarrollo 2018-2021, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
Authors: Pérez Romero Luis Alfonso , Velázquez Ramos Victor Daniel , Simancas Trujillo Ricardo
Published: November 2021

Esta publicación tiene como objetivo, el diseñar un software para la gestión de los Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 2030 adaptado al contexto y realidad de los Municipios y que sea de utilidad para los Presidentes o Alcaldes Municipales de América Latina, quienes tienen la responsabilidad de ejecutar los 17 Objetivos con sus 169 metas y 232 indicadores sugeridos por la ONU, para focalizar los recursos hacia un mundo mejor para el 2030. Para ello se centró el esfuerzo en la Presidencia Municipal de Zapopan, Jalisco, México, quienes participaron de manera muy activa con 9 sesiones de grupo con ciudadanos y autoridades municipales del Municipio, para definir los requerimientos funcionales y sugerencias de cómo debería ser el sistema para su comprensión y facilidad en la ejecución con personal del Municipio. Cómo resultado final después de dos años de investigación cualitativa, consulta de fuentes secundarias de información, ingeniera de software y bajo el marco de referencia de la Metodología Hoshin Kanri, se desarrolló el software OpenSource bajo el nombre de odssystem (http://odssystem.org/), para contribuir en la ejecución del Plan Estratégico de Desarrollo Municipal 2018-2021.
Atopic Manifestations Are Underestimated Clinical Features in Various Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Phenotypes
Authors:   Academic Centers for Allergic Diseases and the Rare Immunological Disease Centre, de Wit J , Dalm VASH , Totté JEE , Kamphuis LSJ , Vermont CL , van Osnabrugge FY , van Hagen PM , Pasmans SGMA
Published: November 2021

Background: Atopic manifestations are described as a clinical feature of various primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) phenotypes and are frequently reported in combined immunodeficiencies. The prevalence of atopic manifestations in other PIDs remains largely unknown. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of atopic manifestations in PIDs other than combined immunodeficiencies and to identify in which PIDs atopic manifestations are most common with the aim of improving patient care. Methods: A partner-controlled, questionnaire-based study was performed in pediatric and adult PID patients. Data from diagnostic tests to assess atopic manifestations (ie, diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis, spirometry, specific IgE against food and inhalant allergens) were collected from adult patients to confirm patient-reported atopic manifestations. Results:Forty-seven children and 206 adults with PIDs and 56 partner-controls completed the questionnaire. Thirty-five pediatric patients (74.5%) and 164 adult patients (79.6%) reported having experienced 1 or more atopic manifestations compared with 28 partner-controls (50.0%). In the comparison of adult patients with partner-controls, prevalence values were as follows: atopic dermatitis, 49.5% vs 27.3% (P=.003); food allergy, 10.7% vs 1.9% (P=.031); asthma, 55.7% vs 14.8% (P<.001); and allergic rhinitis, 49.8% vs 21.8% (P<.001). The frequency of current atopic manifestations reported by patients was higher than the prevalence based on diagnostic tests (atopic dermatitis, 11.2%; food allergy, 1.9%; asthma 16.4%; and allergic rhinitis, 11.5%). Conclusion: Atopic manifestations are prevalent clinical features across a broad spectrum of PIDs and, in our cohort, frequently present in patients with combined immunodeficiencies and predominant antibody deficiencies. Atopic manifestations should be evaluated in patients with PIDs.
Corporate Board Diversity and Sustainability Reporting: Empirical Evidence from Indonesia Before and During COVID-19
Authors: Juwita Nurma , Honggowati Setianingtyas
Published: November 2021

Research aims: This study aims to investigate how the influence of board diversity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/Methodology/Approach: The researchers used purposive sampling method. The research sample was 70 companies in the pre-pandemic period and 52 companies during the pandemic with the following criteria: all companies in Indonesia listed on the IDX that published complete sustainability reports and annual reports. In testing the hypotheses, multiple linear regression analysis was employed.Research findings: The presence of board diversity affected sustainability reporting in the pre-pandemic period, but during the pandemic, it did not affect the sustainability report disclosure.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study is empirical evidence regarding the comparison of the effect of the presence of board diversity before the pandemic and during the pandemic.Research limitation/Implication: The sample period during the pandemic was still too short. As known that the initial COVID-19 pandemic entered Indonesia was in 2020, so the researchers experienced limited data regarding sustainability reports during the pandemic.
Vaginal birth after previous caesarean section in women at Al-Wahda hospital Derna, Libya
Authors: Ajroud Soad , Elzahaf Raga A. , Arhaiam Fawzia A. G.
Published: November 2021

Background: Vaginal birth after caesarean section is one strategy that has been developed to decrease the rate of caesarean section.Methods: The prospective observational study was carried out over a period of 01 January 2017 to 31 December 2018 years. VBAC was routinely offered at Al-Wahda hospital Derna to women fulfilling the criteria for trial of scar, according to the hospital protocol.Results: A total of 5018 deliveries took place in the study duration, there were 1039 (20.7%) had previous one caesarean section, out of which 319 (30.7%) were the number of underwent repeat caesarean section and 720 (69.3%) were the number of VBAC. The indications for emergency repeat caesarean section at Al-Wahda hospital was (29.3%) malpresentation, (24.45%) FD, (13.47) postdate, (11.59) obstracted lab and abruptiopl (5.95%). Anemia and difficult intubation were observed in repeated caesarean section.Conclusions: This study concluded that there is a high chance of success in a trial of labor. These findings might help clinicians and women in the decision-making for the mode of delivery when it comes to pregnancy with a previous caesarean section. Women are explained about the option of trial of scar and told about the risk associated with a repeat CS, so many CSs can be avoided.
Study of prevalence of endometrial cancer in patients with adenomyosis uteri
Authors: Essmat Ahmad Abdel Azim
Published: November 2021

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of adenomyosis in endometrial cancer patients and to determine the frequency of adenomyosis and endometrial cancer at hysterectomy specimens.Methods: This study was carried out retrospectively on pathologic specimens of hysterectomies. A total of 98 women in the period May 2020 to January 2021enrolled to the study. All pathologies seen in hysterectomy specimens were noted. The frequency of adenomyosis and the accompanying pathologies were determined. These women were categorized into two groups according to the cause of hysterectomy. The incidence of adenomyosis was analyzed together with the endometrial cancer.Results: The incidence of adenomyosis was 22% at hysterectomy specimens. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean age of the two groups (p=0.002*). There were 22 cases with adenomyosis and the only pathologic finding was adenomyosis, in 22.7% of cases. The most common accompanying pathologies with adenomyosis were uterine myomas in 95% and on significant association was found in cases of endometrial carcinoma.Conclusions: There is no evidence that adenomyosis increases the risk of endometrial cancer as there is no statistically significant difference found between the group with and the group without adenomyosis in terms of coexistence with endometrial carcinoma.
Menstrual pattern amongst adolescent girls: a cross sectional study from Raichur, Karnataka
Authors: M. Pavani , R. Monisha Deepika , B. Lavanya , Takalkar Anant A.
Published: November 2021

Background: Menstrual disorders in adolescent age are quite different than in adult women, both for diagnostic and therapeutic management. We need to take into account the problems in normal initiation of menarche, hematological problems, general endocrine problems, and fragile emotional status at this tender age. The objective of the study was to study the patterns of menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.Methods: Cross sectional observational study was carried out in 200 adolescent girls, aged 12 to 19 years, among the students of S.R.P.S PU college and the district government Girls’ school in Raichur during the period of January 2017 to December 2017. A pre-structured questionnaire was used and data was analysed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 23.0 version.Results: Majority of the girls in our study were from 17-18 years age group (55%). The mean age of menarche was 13.2±0.9 years. Cycle length of <21 days was found in 4 (2%) of cases, 143 (71.5%) had 21-35 days cycle and 10 (5%) had >35 days cycle length. Majority had normal cycle length. Dysmenorrhea was found in 84 (42%) students. Premenstrual symptoms like tiredness were noted in 14 (7%) of cases, pain in the legs in 10 (5%), irritability in 8 (4%), lack of interest in work and play in 7 (3.5%), low back pain in 6 (3%), low/depressed mood in 6 (3%), anger in 4 (2%), anxiety in 4 (2%), difficulty in concentrating in 2 (1%), nausea\vomiting were noted in 2 (1%).Conclusions: Prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 42%. Premenstrual symptoms like tiredness were noted in majority of the girls 7%, pain in the legs in 5%, irritability in 4%.
A comparative review of maternal and neonatal outcome among pregnant women with COVID-19 in first and second wave in a tertiary care centre of South Rajasthan
Authors: Chaudhary Divya , Chauhan Madhubala , Gupta Diksha , Jat Shivraj
Published: November 2021

Background: Corona virus disease 2019 has taken a huge toll over health infrastructure and care all across the world. This article depicts our experience of COVID-19 in pregnant women and analyses maternal and neonatal outcome of same in first and second wave of this pandemic. Aim and objectives of the study were to compare the demographic characteristics, presenting features and fetomaternal outcome in COVID positive pregnant women in first v/s second wave in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: The RTPCR COVID-19 positive pregnant women admitted during the period April-2020 to March-2021 were considered in 1st wave of COVD-19 and that from April-2021 till June-2021 as 2nd wave of COVID-19. Data like baseline characteristics, past medical, obstetric history, clinical presentation, laboratory results, imaging findings, management modalities, maternal and neonatal outcome were analysed and compared.Results:  Peak of 1st wave of COVID-19 was found during the months of July-September 2020, while of 2nd in April-June 2021. Most women presented with COVID-19 RTPCR positive were asymptomatic both in 1st and 2nd wave. Though most patients were managed on room air in both waves, 6.52% and 9.38% were on oxygen, 1.09% and 10.94% were managed with mechanical ventilation and BIPAP in 1st and 2nd wave respectively. There was significant (p<0.05) increase in maternal deaths in the 2nd wave (7.03%) as compared to 1st wave (1.09%).Conclusions: A significantly large number of patients were affected in 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic with more morbidity and mortality. Neonatal population remained relatively unaffected in both waves.
Cysticercosis of head and neck region
Authors: Baisakhiya Nitish , Maini Sujata , Pandey Kartikey
Published: November 2021

Cysticercosis is a major public health problem especially in developing countries like ours. Disease can be prevented by increasing the public awareness about personal hygiene and sanitation. The disease commonly affects the central nervous system and the condition is referred to as neurocysticercosis. Neurocysticercosis is probably is the commonest parasitic infestation of the central nervous system (CNS). Although the extracranial involvement is exceedingly rare. The head and neck regions commonly affected are tongue, sternocleidomastoid muscle, masseter muscle and strap muscles of the neck. Isolated cases of cysticercosis have been reported in the literature in head and neck region. We are reporting the case series of seven cases of extracranial cysticercosis presenting in different parts of head neck region. Two cases presented with a tongue nodule, two cases in the region of masseter muscle, one case in the pre-maxillary region and one in the sternocleidomastiod muscle in the neck. All cases were dealt with a clinical suspicion of cysticercosis as the condition is endemic in our region. The empirical treatment was started in all the cases after demonstration of cyst on ultrasonography. The cases responded to the oral albendazole combined with corticosteroid therapy. As the disease is a common entity in our country all cases presenting with firm, long standing, single swelling in the head neck region should be dealt with suspicion of cysticercosis. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the hazardous intracranial complications and mortality.
Correlation of laparoscopic finding with ultrasonography and hysterosalpingography findings in females with infertility
Authors: Arora Garima Bagga , Bodade Ritesh , Dhurve Asmita , Vaishnao Lohit S , Bagga Gourav
Published: November 2021

Infertility is best defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected regular intercourse or many couples, infertility and its treatment cause a serious strain on their interpersonal relationship, and cause disturbed relationships with other people.

Diagnostic laparoscopy is generally not a part of initialinfertility evaluation, however, number of reports haveshown that it is effective procedure for evaluation of long- term infertility.

A total of 207 patients were studied from at GMCH, Gondia, Maharashtra. Total 207 patients had primary/secondary infertility and 5 patients had primary amenorrhea were selected for study. Uterus, ovaries, tubes and cul de sac were inspected and findings noted. Next chromopertubation test was done with 10-15 ml of 1% aqueous methylene blue via the leech-Wilkinson cannula was inserted and findings noted and statistical Analysis was done.

India showed the mean age of infertility was 28.4years. 81.16% subjects had primary whereas 16.43% had secondary infertility.

In the present study maximum 165 (79.7%) had normal size uterus. Out of which 8 (3.86%) had bicornuate uterus.6.28% subjects had large size uterus. Out of which 5.80% had fibroid and 0.48% had adenomyosis.

Diagnostic Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy is a better modality for diagnosing uterine, tubal and ovarian causes of infertility compared to hysterosalpingography and ultrasonography. Most of the patients had normal ultrasonographic, hysterosalpingographic and laparoscopic findings. Out of the rest, Structural adhesions were the most common cause of infertility among women in reproductive group.
Outfacing second wave of pandemic in COVID-19 positive mothers at Gandhi hospital
Authors: Sharif Amreen , Janaki Vellanki
Published: November 2021

The novel coronavirus is a single stranded RNA virus with spike proteins triggering an immune response leading to cytokine storm and coagulopathy. Pregnancy is an immunocompromised and hypercoagulable state, with predisposition to severe illness. An insight into impact of COVID-19 in pregnancy is essential to combat its future.

This study was conducted at a tertiary care centre. Analytical study was conducted from the data collected regarding COVID-19 positive labour room admissions, deliveries and deaths during the second wave of pandemic.

There was a discharge rate of 88.14% after safe delivery. Among COVID-19 maternal mortalities, most deaths were due to ARDS. Quick SOFA score was a good predictor for morbidity and mortality. Deranged coagulation profile and D-Dimer levels more than 500 ng/ml were good predictors of mortality. Silent hypoxia needs to be identified and corrected at admission. Delay in seeking medical advice was a major contributory risk factor.

Increasingawareness among public about seeking medical advice during early stages of disease. Early identification and treatment according to latest guidelines for a positive outcome.Making aware the policy makers regarding risk-benefits of vaccination in mothers can come a long way in changing the fate of COVID-19 in pregnancy.