bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Semantic Function of Spatial Experiences and Memories in The Southern Elephant by Archil Kikodze and Zinka Adamiani by Ana Kordzaia-Samadashvili
Authors: Pataridze Salome
Published: September 2023

Urban space is a specific public space that society creates and lives in. Mental states and material conditions are spatially regrouped in different historical phases and rewritten each time. The topic of this research is to determine the semantic influence of spatial experiences and memories on the construction of narrative identity. Urban novels by two Georgian authors – The Southern Elephant by Archil Kikodze and Zinka Adamiani by Ana Samadashvili-Kordzaia – were selected as research objects. These primary sources were analysed within the following methodological framework: 1. the space semantics of Juri Lotman, 2. Pierre Nora’s sites of memory, and 3. Aleida Assmann’s forms of forgetting. Using these theoretical approaches, it was possible to determine the role of spatial concepts in the construction of narrative identity, and the impact of changes in historical, social, economic, cultural, and worldview conditions on narrative identities constructed in the text.
Experience and Exteriors: Cergy-Pontoise s Suburban Space in Annie Ernaux s Memoirs, Exteriors and Things Seen
Authors: Marrella Aida
Published: September 2023

This paper analyzes the relationship between Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical writing and the external suburban space of Cergy-Pontoise in two memoirs: Exteriors (1993/2021) and Things Seen (2000/2010). The paper argues that in Exteriors and Things Seen, Ernaux’s individual experience intertwines with the exterior space of the town. The critical exploration of the texts through the prisms of humanistic geography, spatial theory, and feminist spatial theory highlights how the author’s spatial and biographical engagement with the new town operates in a twofold way. On the one hand, it works as a tool contributing to the casting of the identity of place. On the other, it results in an exchange configuring the external suburban dimension as a powerful source of the author’s internal processes of self-investigation, meaning-making, and memory recollection. By shedding light on the points of intersection between life and place, experience and exteriors, the paper ultimately suggests that the place identity of Cergy-Pontoise is crafted by and through Ernaux’s texts and that, concurrently, the suburban space of the new town informs Ernaux’s experience, individuality, and memory. The paper concludes by reflecting on the spatial notion of exteriority as a stylistic device informing Ernaux’s narrative.
A sustentabilidade da oferta turística urbana: Uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Sousa Arturo
Published: September 2023

A sustentabilidade do turismo urbano (STU) é um paradigma repleto de desafios e oportunidades tanto para a procura como para a oferta do mercado. Esta área de investigação tem sido analisada sob vários domínios, pelo que o objetivo deste trabalho é a realização de uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a STU, para perceber como a oferta turística urbana tem sido investigada neste domínio. A metodologia do estudo realizado compreende uma análise descritiva e de conteúdo de investigações da base de dados Scopus da STU. Os resultados deste estudo apontam para uma grande variedade de metodologias e contributos desenvolvidos pelos investigadores, tal como apontam para uma multiplicidade de áreas integrantes da STU, destacando-se o planeamento, a capacidade do território urbano, as tecnologias e os transportes, como as áreas em que os estudos mais identificam e analisam. Igualmente são apresentadas lacunas de investigação que podem e devem ser colmatadas por futuros estudos.
Hábitos Alimentares Saudáveis para a Indústria Alimentar em Portugal
Authors: Lopes da Costa Renato , Miguel Isabel , Pereira Leandro , Dias Alvaro , Gonçalves Rui
Published: September 2023

Embora existam vários estudos em todo o mundo que procuram identificar os hábitos alimentares saudáveis dos consumidores e os seus padrões de consumo, em Portugal este é um assunto ainda pouco explorado, o que não permite a compreensão destes padrões para referência futura quando comparado com outras realidades internacionais. Apoiado por uma amostra de 282 questionários e 15 entrevistas para fundamentar a análise actual, foi possível identificar um conjunto de informação que permitirá aos gestores do sector alimentar saudável definir quaisquer novas estratégias de acordo com a obtenção de vantagens competitivas sustentáveis para os seus negócios.
INVESTIGATION OF CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOTIC AND NEUROTIC MENTAL DISORDERS IN IRAN
Authors: Hasan Hoseini Seyyed
Published: September 2023

A person with a mental disorder can become an ordinary citizen or a criminal at some point in their lives. In the words of the Iranian legislators, free people and people with disabilities who committed a crime; They are considered guilty but irresponsible. One of the important issues in criminal law is the determination of criminal responsibility. The perpetrator of the crime can be attributed to the perpetrator and will be punished according to the crime unless the offender is unable to bear criminal responsibility for some reason. A person commits a crime under the influence of disorders of which he is unaware of the process. In the present study, with an analytical study, we will comparatively study the issue that; Mental disorders have a wide range that in some cases makes the person irresponsible and in some cases makes the person partially responsible and in other cases does not affect the criminal punishment of the person. Also, the difference between the madness mentioned in Article 51 of the Islamic Penal Code is different from the concept of madness considered by psychiatrists, and in the legislation, it only refers to the degrees of madness and does not deal with the types of madness.
THE ROLE OF INTRA-PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY: LESSONS FROM ZAMBEZI WEST CONSTITUENCY
Authors: Muzata Kenneth K.
Published: September 2023

Elections are one sure way people at the grassroots express their choice of who should lead them and discard those they feel do not serve them well. However, elections lose their meaning once a few individuals in the name of political party representatives usurp the power of the people to elect credible leaders. This was a qualitative study conducted to describe the factors that affect the credibility of primary elections using one case of Zambezi West Constituency. Participant observation was a method of collecting data from eleven key informants. An observation and interview guide were used to collect data. Data was recorded on Mp3 sonny recorder, iphone camera and note books. Transcriptions were done and themes identified during analysis. Findings show that generally the primary elections did not reflect the will of the people as the final outcomes were affected by natural and artificial factors. Most importantly, the elections were characterised by lack of transparency, fathergodrism, corruption, lack of planning for different terrains and vested interests by party officials in preferred candidates. It is recommended that community party members should be the ones allowed to vote for their candidates and not party representatives at ward, constituency, district and provincial levels. Primary elections should be well planned in order to gain credence in the electoral process.

Key words: Elections, Primary elections, voters, Zambia, Zambezi West, Constituency
CONSOLIDAÇÃO HISTÓRICA DO PRINCÍPIO DA LAICIDADE
Authors: Rodrigues Cremonini Filho Edison
Published: September 2023

Igreja e Estado: ora unidos, ora separados, qual é o modelo ideal? Durante muito tempo a religião ocupou uma posição de centralidade no espaço público, revestindo os valores morais, culturais e políticos. Especialmente a partir da modernidade, a religião deu lugar à razão e passou a ser tratada exclusivamente em espaços privados, difundindo-se tal visão por diferentes países do Ocidente. Procurar respostas para essa pergunta exige um percurso na história, posto que a forma como atualmente se entende o princípio da laicidade é resultado de um processo de consolidação, cujo amadurecimento só aconteceu após a ruptura e a criação de novos sistemas jurídicos, a elaboração de tratados internacionais, a positivação de direitos fundamentais e marcantes movimentos políticos e religiosos.
INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL LOCATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN NIGERIA
Authors: Tunji Olaosebikan Benjamin , Oba Ibrahim Abdulkadir , Abdulsalam Abdullahi
Published: September 2023

This assessed influence of school location implementation of secondary schools Physical Education curriculum in Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples from the Six Geo- political zones of the country. The population for the study was all secondary schools of Fifty Four thousand Five hundred and twenty- one (54,521) with sample size of Six hundred and Fifty six (656). The data collected were statistically analysed using descriptive statistics of mean (x) and standard deviation (sd) to test and analysed bio- data variables and to answer research questions: while inferential statistics of One Sample t- testwas used to test all the hypothesis. The major findings from the study revealed that school location influence implementation of secondary schools Physical Education curriculum in Nigeria. The study recommended that school should be located or cited in an area where space is available as subject like Physical Education requires large space of land where students could put theory into practice.
KNOWLEDGE OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Sangari Jen Sheriff , Abdulkadir M. A. , Abdulsalam Abdullahi  , N.G. Imam Lateefat , Babatunde Ekundayo
Published: September 2023

This study was conducted to assess knowledge of preventive healthcare services among academic staff in University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Two hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study; simple random sampling technique was also used for the study. A sample of 200 academic staff was drawn from seven faculties in the university. Data were collected using self-structured questionnaire with two sections, demographic data and knowledge of preventive healthcare services. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage while inferential statistics of one sample t-test and independent t- test was used to test hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. The result showed among others that there is no significance difference in knowledge preventive healthcare services and there is no significant difference in gender knowledge of preventive healthcare services. It was recommended among others that re-visitation of preventive health programmes which have direct impact among staff should be made periodically in other to emphasize the importance of preventive healthcare services in control preventable diseases.
سؤال تجديد المنهج الكلامي عند طه عبد الرحمن دراسة في فقه علم الكلام
Authors: الشهبي محمد , بوزاهر فاطمة الزهراء
Published: September 2023

يقوم تجديد المنهج الكلامي عند طه عبد الرحمن على نقض القطيعة مع التراث وعلى مبدأ التناسب بين المنهج والموضوع، وانطلاقًا منهما استهدف إحياء أدوات المناظرة وقياس التمثيل وتحديثهما، سعيًا خلف اليقين العملي في الأداة الأولى، وطلبًا لليقين العلمي في الثانية. وتجاوزًا لدعوى القطيعة أبرز الدور المنهجي الأصيل للعلم من خلال الإحاطة بآليات المتكلمين المتقدمين في مواجهة التحديات الفكرية لما لها من الامتياز المنهجي، ولتمكينها من الانفتاح على المستجدات المنهجية، والاستفادة من المنطق الحواري الحديث الباعث على تحديث وسائل الحجاج والإقناع، هذا إجرائيًّا أما على مستوى التأصيل فهي تمكن من رد الأدوات والمبادئ العلمية الحديثة إليها كما كان يرد المتقدمون المنطق إلى الجدل. وقد كانت هذه الورقة تستهدف بيان المقصود من مصطلح التجديد عامة، ومصطلح (علم الكلام الجديد) بشكل خاص، وإبراز المقدمات المنهجية التي يعتبرها طه عبد الرحمن مدخلًا للتجديد الكلامي، ثم نقد بعض جوانب القصور في دعواه وتقويمها. وأهم ما يستنتج أن دعوى إحياء الآليات المنهجية للمتكلمين لم تشمل نتاج المتأخرين رغم أنه لا يخلو من جوانب الإبداع والعمق المنهجي والنقدي ما يساعد أيضًا على إحياء الملكة الحجاجية لمناهضة الشبهات الحديثة، بحكم قرب كثير من نقودهم لبعض فلاسفة الغرب المعاصرين. كما أن إغفاله للتطور التاريخي الذي مرت منه بعض المصطلحات والأدوات المنهجية قد يحول دون عمق استيعابها وحسن استثمارها.
منهج عبد المجيد الشرفي في قراءة آي القرآن الكريم من خلال كتابيه: «لبنات» و«الإسلام بين الرسالة والتاريخ»
Authors: بوبكر أيت الغازي
Published: September 2023

يسعى البحث إلى تدقيق النظر في القراءات المعاصرة للقرآن الكريم في فكرنا الإسلامي، وذلك من خلال النموذج التونسي، الذي يعتبر من بين الأقطار الإسلامية التي يسمع فيها أكبر عدد من الأصوات الداعية إلى مقاربة جديدة للظاهرة الدينية، نظرًا لتاريخه المتأثر بحوار طويل وقديم مع أوربا وعقلها النقدي، والشرفي عبد المجيد واحد من أبناء هذا القطر، الذي أثبت في كتاباته جرأة منقطعة النظير ربما لا يشاركه فيها سلفه من موضع الباحث المستقل، فقد كرس جهده لمعاينة المصادر الدينية معاينة نقدية منهجية، على ضوء النقد التاريخي، كما أنه يعيد النظر بطريقة جذرية في تفسيرات الأجيال الأولى من المسلمين، وتجديد الوظيفة التفسيرية للإسلام كدين يعطي العالمَ معنًى، وعلى غرارهما يدعو إلى قراءة غائية للقرآن الكريم، وذلك بالتوسل بمناهج مستوردة من البيئة الغربية، ومن ثم الاشتباك مع النص القرآني عبر القراءة التفكيكية، إيذانًا منه بعدم وجود قراءة واحدة للنص، كما فعل قبله محمد أركون ونصر حامد أبو زيد، وغيرهم كثير.
تفسير البيضاوي تاريخ (أنوار التنزيل)
Authors: مجاهد أحمد شكري
Published: September 2023

كان تفسير أنوار التنزيل للبيضاوي (ت. ٧١٩\١٣١٩) من أهم المصنفات في التراث الإسلامي. وقد ذاع في أركان العالم الإسلامي تلقيه بالقبول نصًا سنيًا لتدريس التفسير حتى في إيران الصفوية، وقد استعملته كل المذاهب السنية فكان بذلك فوق الانقسامات المذهبية، ومع ذلك فتاريخ هذا الكتاب مجهول. تتتبع هذه المقالة مسار هذا الكتاب وتتقصى تاريخ صعوده حتى ساد، ومتى وكيف اتُخذ عمدة، وكيف تتصل مكانته التي اكتسبها لأول مرة في القرن التاسع\الخامس عشر بفترة تأليفه، وتستكشف كيف حل أنوار التنزيل محل كشاف الزمخشري (ت. ٥٣٨\١١٤٤) في الدوائر العلمية في القاهرة قبل أن يواصل إلى اكتساب مكانة مهيمنة في أنحاء الدولة العثمانية، وبعد ذلك نتناول الصلة العميقة الجذور بين علماء القاهرة وإسطنبول وكيف أن ما حدث من تطورات في القاهرة في أواخر العصر المملوكي قد بلغ ثمره ذروته في إسطنبول. كذلك ننوه بما أصاب أنوار التنزيل من إخمال لصالح تفسير ابن كثير (ت.٧٧٤\١٣٧٢) في القرن العشرين، ونورد كذلك في الملحق قائمة بما نُشر من حواشي تفسير البيضاوي.
افتتاحية العدد
Authors: بنتاجر سعيد
Published: September 2023

افتتاحية العدد
The Impact of Money Supply on Inflation in Nigeria (1981 - 2021)
Authors: Okeke Charles C.
Published: September 2023

This study examined the impact of money supply on inflation in Nigeria between 1981 and 2021, using Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach is employed to estimate long run relationship amongst variables. The data for the variables were sourced from CBN statistical Bulletin 2021 edition. The results of the test established a significant long run positive and negative relationship between Inflation and Interest towards money supply on inflation in Nigeria. Based on the results of the variables, it is therefore recommended that the policies put in place by the monetary and fiscal authorities in Nigeria should be such that will encourage the supply of money to a certain level in order to curb inflation in Nigeria in the short medium and long term.
Parasitic Contamination of Naira Notes in Circulation Within Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Gbeghebo Ayibadinipre Jennis , Akugbenebibo Araka Dominic , Enaregha Esther Benafegha , Wodi Peace Sotonye , Dressman Kemeghen Iyenimiere
Published: September 2023

The study focused on the investigation of parasitic contamination of naira notes in circulation within Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State. A total of 200 (25 each) naira notes of N5, N10, N20, N50, N100, N200, N500 and N1000 denominations were randomly collected from members of the public. Normal saline and Zinc Sulphate concentration techniques were used to isolate the parasites from the samples. The results from the laboratory analysis of the naira notes revealed that 52(26%) out of the 200 various denominations of the naira note was contaminated with one form of parasite or the other. The results further indicated that contamination was more on the #100 note (48), followed by #200 note (40%), #50 note (32%), #20 note (24%), #5 and #500 (20% each),while #10 and #1000 notes were the least contaminated (12% each). Among the various species of parasites identified, Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius vermicularis were most prevalent (26.9%) each, followed by Giardia lamblia (25%), while Entamoeba histolytica was the least prevalent (21.2%). Education and sensitization on the need to use wet pads or simply clean water instead of tongue wetting the fingers while counting money, putting of money into wallets and not on dirty surfaces, discouragement of spraying the naira notes on individuals during parties and proper hand washing with soap and water after using the toilet are recommended to reduce contamination of the naira notes.
Guide to understanding the intuition behind the Dirichlet distribution
Authors: Heiss Andrew
Published: September 2023

I’ve been finishing up a project that uses ordered Beta regression (Kubinec 2022), a neat combination of Beta regression and ordered logistic regression that you can use for modeling continuous outcomes that are bounded on either side (in my project, we’re modeling a variable that can only be between 1 and 32, for instance). It’s possible to use something like zero-one-inflated Beta regression for outcomes like this, but that kind of model
Probabilistic model for assessing accident rates
Authors: Shevtsova Anastasia , Novikov Alexander , Evtyukov Sergey , Marusin Alexey
Published: September 2023

When working with accident rates, a specialist has to spend quite a lot of time to establish the main places of accidents, certain conditions in which they occurred, which is extremely necessary when determining measures aimed at reducing road accidents. As a result of the research, the authors processed a large amount of data - accident rates for 2015-2021, as a result of which certain dependencies were established between the considered indicators in relative data, which made it possible to develop a probabilistic model for calculating the necessary data with the ability to determine the required conditions. Based on the results obtained, the authors developed an algorithm, according to which procedures were determined when working with accident rates and an assessment of efficiency based on the calculation of the error was carried out. The results obtained allowed us to conclude that the developed probabilistic model and algorithm are effective, in view of the minimum error.
PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING
Authors: Widiyaningtyas Ester , Duha Meldiana
Published: September 2023

Pendidikan Agama Kristen merupakan salah satu upaya dalam pembentukan karakter seseorang dengan baik dan mengajarakan nilai-nilai Kristiani. Nilai-nilai itu tidak terlepas dari ajaran tentang pribadi Allah Tritunggal dan karya-Nya. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam pembentukan karakter. Pendidikan Agama Kristen sangat berperan penting dalam pembentukan karakter siswa pada era globalisasi saat ini. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Pembentukan karakter melalui Pembelajaran Blended Learning. Model Pembelajaran Blended Learning ini, merupakaan penggunaan yang menggabungkan teknologi digital dengan interaksi langsung dalam pembelajaran. Christian Religious Education is one of the efforts in shaping one's character well and teaching Christian values. These values are inseparable from the teachings about the person of the Triune God and His work. This article aims to explain Christian Religious Education in character building. Christian Religious Education plays a very important role in the formation of student character in the current era of globalization. The final result of this research is Christian Religious Education in character building through Blended Learning. This Blended Learning model, is the use of combining digital technology with direct interaction in learning.
Desarrollo del programa PsicoObe, una intervención psicoterapéutica grupal para personas con obesidad, y estudio piloto sobre sus efectos
Authors: Félix-Alcántara Miriam Patricia , Villacañas-Blázquez María , Banzo-Arguis Cristina , Domínguez-García Cristina , Gutiérrez-Arana Irene , Hermosillo-Torres Rocío , Quintero Javier
Published: September 2023

Se describe un programa de 21 sesiones de psicoterapia grupal para adultos con obesidad, desarrollado e implementado en un hospital público de Madrid y se presenta el estudio piloto donde se exploraron sus efectos. Los cambios en el peso, el patrón alimentario y el impacto sobre variables de funcionamiento psicológico fueron evaluados en 17 pacientes al inicio del estudio, al terminar la intervención y seis meses después. La finalización del programa se asoció a una pérdida ponderal progresiva, la disminución del riesgo de patología alimentaria, la reducción en el nivel de malestar general, así como una alimentación más saludable y un mayor compromiso personal con el autocuidado. En conclusión, los resultados sugieren que el programa PsicoObe podría reducir no solo el peso y la conducta alimentaria alterada, sino también variables de psicopatología y malestar. Estos hallazgos ofrecen resultados alentadores, sin embargo, un ensayo aleatorizado controlado con una muestra mayor es necesario para evaluar la eficacia de la intervención.
The Biology of the Glutamatergic System and Potential Role in Migraine
Authors:   Genomics Research Centre, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Building G05, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222, Australia, Griffiths L. R. , Gasparini C. F.
Published: September 2023

Migraine is a common genetically linked neurovascular disorder. Approximately ∼12% of the Caucasian population are affected including 18% of adult women and 6% of adult men (1, 2) . A notable female bias is observed in migraine prevalence studies with females affected ∼3 times more than males and is credited to differences in hormone levels arising from reproductive achievements. Migraine is extremely debilitating with wide-ranging socioeconomic impact significantly affecting people's health and quality of life. A number of neurotransmitter systems have been implicated in migraine, the most studied include the serotonergic and dopaminergic systems. Extensive genetic research has been carried out to identify genetic variants that may alter the activity of a number of genes involved in synthesis and transport of neurotransmitters of these systems. The biology of the Glutamatergic system in migraine is the least studied however there is mounting evidence that its constituents could contribute to migraine. The discovery of antagonists that selectively block glutamate receptors has enabled studies on the physiologic role of glutamate, on one hand, and opened new perspectives pertaining to the potential therapeutic applications of glutamate receptor antagonists in diverse neurologic diseases. In this brief review, we discuss the biology of the Glutamatergic system in migraine outlining recent findings that support a role for altered Glutamatergic neurotransmission from biochemical and genetic studies in the manifestation of migraine and the implications of this on migraine treatment.
Haemoglobin S and βThal: Their Distribution in Maharashtra, India
Authors:   Department of Anthropology, Pune University, Pune, India, Urade B. P.
Published: September 2023

It has been more than six decades since the first report of sickle cell anaemia in Indian subcontinent. Since then the researchers have been reported various haemoglobin varients prevalent in India, they are HbS, HbβT, HbE and HbD. Earlier studies were confined to tribal and scheduled castes populations as if sickle haemoglobin was restricted to these two groups only. Since a decade or so, few studies on haemoglobinopathies from other Indian populations are available. Examination of premarital age group of 5172 Indian subjects (2762 males and 2410 females) from eastern Maharashtra of India showed high incidences of HbS (0-33 per cent) and HbβT (0-10 per cent) in different ethnic groups. In present study cumulative gene frequency for HbS and HbβT was found to be of 6.1 per cent and 2.3 per cent respectively. In present study sickle cell gene has been found in general categories of Indian populations besides scheduled castes and tribal populations. In Scheduled tribes HbS ranges from 0-24 per cent, in Scheduled castes and Nomadic tribal groups, HbS ranges from 0-13 per cent, in Other Backward caste categories it varies from 0-20 per cent while in higher caste populations it ranges from 0-5 per cent. The incidences of HbS are much higher among tribal groups than that found in other caste populations. The incidences of homozygous individuals are very few in HbS and HbβT. The hitherto regional and populations specific HbβT haemoglobin variant in Sindhi and Bengali communities is gradually spreading in other populations of Maharashtra as evident from the present study. Lesser value of MCV, MCH and MCHC in homozygous HbβT is due to impairments of synthesis β-globin chain. The subject with the presence of β-thalassaemia is accompanied by raised level of HbA2. Unusual higher values of RBC and WBC suggest the high concentration of hypochromic microcytosis in anemia. The means of MCV MCH and MCHC in HbβT are much lower than the normal ranges compared to HbS.
Cervicoscopy and Microcolposcopy in the Evaluation of Squamo Columnar Junction and Cervical Canal in LSIL Patients with Inadequate or Negative Colposcopy
Authors:   Tor Vergata University, Rome Italy, Valli Edoardo , Fabbri Guido ,   Tor Vergata University, Rome Italy, Centonze Chiara , Bompiani Alessandro , Baiocco Federico , Larciprete Giovanni ,   Department of Obstetrics and gynecology, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Isola tiberina Rome, Italy, Ghinassi Alessio ,   L’altrastatistica srl - Consultancy & Training - Biostatistics office, Italy
Published: September 2023

Objective: The present study evaluated indications' validity of cervicoscopic and microcolposcopic examination in LSIL patients with unsatisfactory or negative colposcopy. Matherial and methods: In the cervico-vaginal pathology unit of the "San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli" University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 119 patients with a positive cervical cytology (LSIL), were submitted to the exam for the following two indications: 1) unsatisfactory colposcopy 37 (31.1%); 2) negative colposcopy 82 (68.9%).Results: Cervicoscopy allowed the SCJ visualization in 115 (9.6%) patients. In 4 patients 3.4%, the SCJ visualization was not possible due to cervical stenosis. Cervicoscopy without staining, revealed endocervical squamous columnar junction in 33 (28.7%) patients. The blue dye in panoramic view detected endocervical SCJ in 41 (35.7%), out of 115 patients (>5 mm in 34 (29.6%) patients and >10 mm in 7 (6.1%)). Conclusions: Cervicoscopic examination revealed 7.8% of CIN2-3 in LSIL patients with inadequate or negative colposcopy. In patients with negative colposcopy the percentage of undiagnosed lesions inside the cervical canal was very low. The blue dye added sensitivity to the exam.
Normabaric Hyperoxia Treatment Improved Locomotor Activity of C57BL/6J Mice through Enhancing Dopamine Genes Following Fluid-Percussion Injury in Striatum
Authors:   Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, Abdullah Jafri Malin , Jaafar Hasnan ,   Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, Muthuraju Sangu , Taha Syed , Pati Soumya , Rafique Mohamed ,   Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

Closed traumatic brain injury (CTBI) leads to increase mortality rates in developing countries. However, a sustainable therapeutic approach has not been established yet. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate the impact of normabaric hyperoxia treatment (NBOT) on striatum associated Locomotor Activity (LA) in IntelliCage after Fluid-Percussion Injury (FPI). Animals were divided in four groups: Group I control (n=24), Group II sham (n=24), Group III FPI (n=24) and Group IV FPI with NBOT (n=24). Animals were habituated in IntelliCage for 4 days following transponder implanted in mice neck region on day 5. Then the LA of all groups was assessed 6hr daily for 5 days before inducing FPI. On day 6, cannula was implanted on the striatum, on day 7 FPI was performed in Group III (kept in normal environment) and IV (immediately exposed to NBOT for 3 hr). LA (in terms of number of visits in all four corners) was assessed 6 hr at days 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 following FPI. After the animals were sacrificed to study the neuronal damage, dopamine receptors and transporters expression in striatum. The results suggested that the LA of FPI impaired mice as compared to the control and sham showed less number of visits in all four corners in IntelliCage. Morphological results revealed that FPI induced neuronal damage as compared to sham and control. Dopamine receptors and transporters were down regulated in the FPI group as compared to the control. Immediate exposure to NBOT improved LA in terms of increased number of visits in all four corners, reduced number of cell death and improved receptor expression as compared to FPI. In conclusion, NBOT exposure could improve the LA of mice following FPI through prevention of neuronal damage, improved dopamine receptors and transporters.
Metabolic and Inflammatory Responses after ERCP
Authors:   Oymaci sok. No.7 34662 Altunizade, Istanbul, Turkey, Koc Bora , Adas Gokhan ,   Bakirkoy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey, Gurbuz Emin , Karahan Servet ,   Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey, Kemik Ahu ,   Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey, Adas Mine ,   Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Istanbul, Turkey, Akcakaya Adem ,   Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: September 2023

Background: We aim to evaluate the metabolic and inflammatory responses after ERCP procedure in patients who have common bile duct stones. Methods: Between September 2009 and October 2010, we studied prospectively 50 patients who diagnosed with common bile duct stones. Our study was included patients who had previously been suspected with common biliary duct stone via radiological and biochemical examinations. We investigated parameters of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, Il-8, IL-12, IFN-γ, TNF-α), anti inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-10, IL-13), stress hormones (ACTH, cortisol, growth hormone, aldosterone) and acute phase reactant (CRP). All venous blood samples were taken firstly 1hr before endoscopic intervention as a control. After ERCP procedure, venous blood samples were taken two more times, the first in 1hr, the second in 24 hours. Results: We performed ERCP successfully to 50 patients due to common bile duct stones. All of them had higher serum cytokine levels (p<0.01) after an hour and 24 hours later ERCP than before endoscopic intervention except IL-13 level. A significant increase (p<0,01) was found in ACTH, cortisol, GH and aldosterone levels 1 hour and 24 hours after ERCP, except GH level (p>0.05). CRP level was significiantly increased 1 hour and 24 hours after ERCP. Conclusion: ERCP procedure is a kind of invasive attempt as known, also causes, with its effects, systemically inflammatory response in the body. This response, mostly not staying at the local stage, becomes systemic inflammatory response. Therefore, before ERCP is performed, the applications of other non-invasive methods of diagnosis are strongly advised
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Authors: Sant’Anna Mara Rúbia , Rech Sandra Regina
Published: September 2023

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Anais da III Conferência Internacional Online de Educação Sexual
Authors:   Universidade Estadual Paulista, Rossi Célia Regina , Carvalho Gabriela Maria Dutra de ,   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Kornatzki Luciana ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Ribeiro Paula Regina Costa ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Vilaça Teresa ,   Universidade do Minho
Published: September 2023

Anais da III Conferência Internacional Online de Educação Sexual
Student’s Preference For Informal Learning Through Informal Activities In Architecture College Transitional Spaces
Authors: Ar. Abhijit S. Marawar,  , Dr. Mahendra Joshi
Published: September 2023

Transition space is basically the space where two different realms meet. It can be anywhere and of any scale from city level to residential level. There is no architecture without transition spaces, which reflect changes in the state of the space from one state to another state.

According to a recent architect, transitional space design may help establish a learning atmosphere that is essential to the educational process. Where formal education is successful in the field of architectural design, informal activities play a complementary function to official events. For social activities such as debate, discussion, group work, and presentations, students require transitional places on campus.

All these activities encouraged students' development of informal learning. The current question is whether the students' transitional spaces aid in improving their informal knowledge. on light of this, research was conducted to examine the functions and significance of transitional spaces at architectural institutions. The study was conducted in D.Y. Patil College of Architecture, Akurdi, Pune. In all 177 students were selected using simple Random selection method. The analysis of the study indicated that in all eight transitional spaces were identified in selected college. Out of eight, five transitional spaces which were performed by students, high relevance rating received from expects and highest ranking obtained using “Garrett Ranking method " were selected for conducting informal activities.

As regards activities performed out of ten activities identified, three activities ranked highest were selected for conducting experiment in selected transitional spaces. It was determined that a model-making activity in the courtyard and student plaza demonstrated the highest knowledge level, at 80.3% and 792.3%, respectively. Research was conducted on the use of transitional spaces and the level of knowledge gained by students through activities. The results of knowledge gain in different transitional spaces were further tested to examine the difference between score based on type of transitional spaces using Kruskal Wallis tests. The analysis explains that there is no statistically significand change in rating scores of knowledge in the fire types of transitional spaces.

However, study suggest that proper upgradation of transitional spaces will be beneficial in facilitating knowledge.
The Use Of Mediation In The Settlement Of Public Private Partnerships Disputes
Authors: Gayo Sabela
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the position of the government in government cooperation agreements with business entities and how Alternative Dispute Resolution in KBBU. With normative juridical method, this study found that there is no clear legal basis related to the regulation of the government as a legal entity because Article 1653 of the Civil Code states the recognition of an association as a legal entity is mandatory through legislation; the position of the government is not explained in the general provisions of the PPP Presidential Regulation, but implicitly what the government means in PPP Presidential Regulation is ministries, institutions, and regions represented by Ministers, Heads of institutions and regional heads. Determination of Ministers/Heads of institutions/heads of Regions / BUMN and BUMD as PJPK based on authority in sectoral legislation; and the basis of binding balance in the position of the government as a party to the PPP agreement. So if there is a dispute in the PPP then naturally there is an alternative dispute resolution offered by using mediation as an alternative dispute resolution option.
Energy Audit of Healthcare Facilities: Case Study in a Regional Hospital
Authors: Benabdallah Anasse , Tarik Jellouli
Published: September 2023

Energy audit is one of the decision support tools that enables managers and project owners to identify energy-saving opportunities and quickly implement energy consumption management measures. In Morocco, healthcare facilities are among the high energy-consuming organizations at the national level. In this regard, the objective of this research work is to conduct of an energy audit mission in a Moroccan regional hospital, in order to analyze the current situation by focusing on anomalies or deficiencies observed in the facilities and premises of diﬀerent care departments, and to identify potential targets for improving efficiency and reducing energy costs. Based on the energy diagnosis, it is evident that energy savings can be achieved through operational actions and reasonable investments in the medium term.
A Systematic Literature Review on Consequences of Social Media on Intimate Relationships
Authors: Mohd Kamal Nathasya , Wan Afandi Wan Nor Hidayah
Published: September 2023

Technology advancement is imminent and has changed the way of communication nature. The high penetration of the Internet has contributed to the changes. People nowadays no longer need to meet each other to communicate physically. They can simply communicate with the usage of technology, such as social media. The Internet has helped with the emergence of social media. The usage of social media is beyond communicating with someone we know. The features such as creating a profile, sharing content, meeting strangers and more; has led it to be one of the most visited and consumed sites on the Internet. There are many effects of social media; effect on relationship is one of it. This paper adopts a systematic literature review to examine the effect of social media on intimate relationships. The findings reveal eight themes which are jealousy, online surveillance, sexting, self-disclosure, sexual function, relationship commitment, convenience, and infidelity.
Direct – Maternal Genetic Parameters Estimated for Real-Time Ultrasound Scan Measures of Eye Muscle Area, Rib Fat Depth, and their Correlation with Body Weight in Male Philippine Riverine Buffaloes
Authors: Flores Ester B. , Bacual Emmanuel
Published: September 2023

Background: Ultrasound scanning is a non-invasive technique for evaluating animals based on carcass yield and meat quality traits. It has been incorporated into the beef cattle breeding program. However, little has been done in buffaloes. Thus, this study was conducted to estimate the genetic parameters for growth traits- body weights (BW) and a real-time ultrasound scan of eye muscle area (EMA) and rib fat (RF) to determine their suitability as a tool for selection.

Methods: Four hundred thirty-eight (438) male Philippine riverine buffaloes with 1,535 BW records and 417 real-time ultrasound scans of EMA and RF scans at the 12th rib were available for the study. BW was taken and adjusted at birth, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months while RF and EMA scans were taken at 12 & 18 mos. Genetic parameters were estimated with a pedigree-based multi-trait animal model using ASREML software.

Results: The average BW of buffaloes adjusted to 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age were 135kg, 230.8kg, 323.0kg, 382.7, 453.6, and 502.4kg, respectively. The mean EMA and RF at 12 months were 29.7 cm2 and 3.2mm, respectively. Direct genetic heritabilities were 0.26±0.16, 0.29±0.12, 0.35±0.19 and 0.67±0.32 for birth, BW12mos, EMA12mos and RF12mos, respectively. Maternal genetic heritability for birth weight. was 0.12±0.09. Genetic correlations among traits were positive except between birth and RF.

Conclusions: Results indicate that ultrasound scanning can be used for selection together with BW at 12mos. and suggest that early performance is an excellent predictor of performance at a later age.
Oromumma is Anti-Vestige Ideology Destroying Heritages in Ethiopia
Authors: Birara Desalegn
Published: September 2023

This research has been undertaken to assess the empirical implications of the ruling political ideology, since 2018, on the endeavors of protecting cultural heritage in Ethiopia. The study employed critical reviews of the grand-development projects emphasizing the impacts of reconstruction/reestablishment interventions on heritages. Longitudinal data of cases has been collected using site observations and key informant interviews to analyze the status & impacts of interventions. A cross-sectional in-depth interview with key informants and site observation at the Monasteries of lake Tana was undertaken, besides the case follow-up of Heritage houses in Addis Ababa. In both research contexts the assessment uncovered the same pattern of events that destroyed heritages. Heritage houses & items that memorize the monarchical era and the Orthodox Christianity are beleaguered intervention contexts. The construction projects entirely changed their context and features, erasing their cultural and historical background. It is asserted that Oromumma is a political & sociocultural ideology that erases existing features to lay its foundations on a scratch. In the case of the island Monasteries, frescoes are found to be dilapidated because of renovation deprivation. The style of painting and the raw materials used to make the paint for making these frescoes in the medieval era is not available anymore. Hence, discussions with heritage owners and expert opinions commend consideration of revitalizing the ancient knowledge of making and curating frescoes in the academic curriculum to produce capable human power.
Research on Accessibility of Green Infrastructure Based on GIS: A Case Study of Kunhou Neighborhood Planning
Authors: Huang Yan , Yang Shengdan
Published: September 2023

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has made necessary a re-examination of public health issues and the adoption of life-changing design strategies. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, the structure and function of community green space can be better evaluated. This study selects the Kunhou neighborhood in Wuhan as the site and proposes to analyze the daily health service function of the community’s green infrastructure. Through GIS spatial analysis, this study evaluates the accessibility of green infrastructure and medical facilities and discusses the ideal green space form based on health indicators. Statistical analyzes were used to visualize the relevance of accessible green infrastructures and medical facilities within walking distance. The findings show that the Kunhou neighborhood is lacking access to green infrastructure for daily activities. The research findings provide a bridge between public health indicators and community space planning and offer design suggestions for green infrastructure planning.
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle and buffalo of Sandwip Island, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Abdullah Al Mamun Mohammad , Amir Hossen Mohammad , Bhowmik Mrinmoy , Ahmad Nizami Tanvir , Yasir Hasib Farazi Muhammad , Hasan Tanjila , Alamgir Hossain Mohammad , Abdul Alim Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections hinder the growth and productivity of large ruminants such as cattle and buffalo. The current study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of GI parasitic infection in cattle and buffalo with its associated risk factors in Sandwip Island under Chattogram of Bangladesh. A total of 440 faecal samples were collected randomly from cattle and buffalo. The routine coproscopy were carried out to identify the eggs/oocysts of GI parasites (helminths and protozoa). Results revealed that the overall prevalence of GI parasitic infections was 50.91% in both cattle and buffalo. The occurrence of GI trematodes and nematodes was the highest compared to cestodes and protozoan infections in both animal types. Adult buffalo had significantly higher GI parasitic infections compared to young, whereas an opposite trend was noticed in cattle. Female buffalo were more prone to suffer from GI parasitic infections than male. As expected, animals with ‘poor’ body condition score (BCS) were more susceptible to GI parasites compared to other groups. The present investigation has documented the GI parasitic infections in cattle and buffalo in the study sites for the first time which will help the veterinarians and farmers to take preventive and therapeutic measures. Further extensive studies are required to understand the actual epidemiology of those parasitic infections.
Economic loss in poultry farms affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 and low pathogenic avian influenza A virus subtype H9N2 in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Nahar Ripa Ripatun , Das Tridip , Barua Himel , Inkeyas Uddin Md. , Reajul Haque Md. , Masuduzzaman Md. , Saifuddin A.K.M , Kumar Biswas Paritosh
Published: September 2023

Depending on the degree of pathogenicity in chickens, avian influenza virus (AIV) are divided into highly pathogenic (HPAI) or low pathogenic AI (LPAI) viruses. Typically, high morbidity accompanied by high and rapidly escalating unexplained mortality is associated with a HPAI virus. On the other hand, LPAI viruses normally cause only a mild or no clinical disease, but under certain circumstances such as with concomitant infection(s) may also cause high mortality. However, published literature seems to be absent in Bangladesh on the economic loss caused by them at the affected farm level. This study was aimed at assessing the economic losses caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) and low pathogenic avian influenza A virus subtype H9N2 (LPAI H9N2) on poultry farms. Cloacal and oropharyngeal samples from chickens supplied from 262 farms between October 2017 and April 2019 were investigated by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR). Of them birds on 16, 15 and 12 farms were diagnosed positive with HPAI H5N1, LPAI H9N2 and with the both, respectively. For each of the categories of infection five farms were randomly chosen and owners or farm representatives were interviewed with a pretested questionnaire to assess the economic losses attributed to them. The results revealed that the farm-level economic loss was variable depending on the number of birds housed on the day of clinical illness and the type of birds (i.e. broiler, layer and Sonali) reared. On the other hand, the average per-bird loss for broiler, layer and Sonali chickens due to HPAI H5N1 infection alone was around BDT 26, BDT 182 and BDT 82, respectively. No Sonali farm was diagnosed positive with LPAI H9N2 or HPAI H5N2 plus LPAI H9N2, and therefore, not included in the study. The average per-bird loss attributed to HPAI H5N1 plus LPAI H9N2 was BDT46 in layer and BDT 47 in broiler farm. On the other hand, the average per-bird loss caused by LPAI H9N2 alone was BDT62 in broiler, much higher than layer in which the estimate was BDT 46.5. To avoid economic loss attributed to HPAI H5N1 and LPAI H9N2 proper biosecurity should be practiced to keep the birds on farms free from the introduction of the viruses