bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Motor rehabilitation of the spastic paresis and proprioceptive disorders of the upper limb after focal CNS lesion (case report)
Authors:   National Medical Research Center Treatment Rehabilitation Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Khat’kova S.E. , Nikolaev E.A. ,   National Medical Research Center Treatment Rehabilitation Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pogorel’tseva O.A. ,   National Medical Research Center Treatment Rehabilitation Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pavlova O.G. ,   Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, Roschin V.Y. ,   Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kotlyarov V.V. ,   LLC "Polyclinics", Pyatigorsk, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

Motor disorders (i.e., spastic paresis of the upper limb) are among the most common complications of a stroke. Motor deficiency (muscle weakness/paresis), increased muscle tone, proprioceptive loss, and lesions of muscles, joints, and surrounding tissues develop in the limb. As a result, its functional rehabilitation is a challenging, long-term, and labor-intensive process. This paper addresses factors that directly affect the functional recovery of the upper limb after stroke. The authors emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis of all lesions using assessment scales, optimal rehabilitation programs, including techniques to recover sensitivity and muscle tone, and current rehabilitation techniques with biofeedback. This rehabilitation allows for adapting patients (particularly younger patients of working age) to society and daily life. This case report describes a 22-year-old man with cerebral infarction in the right temporoparietal in whom relevant diagnostic tools and personalized rehabilitation programs provided an excellent functional outcome. These methods are crucial for motor rehabilitation of patients with spastic paresis of the upper limb and proprioceptive disorders after focal CNS lesion. KEYWORDS: stroke, paresis, spasticity, prognosis, proprioception, rehabilitation, botulinum toxin therapy, biofeedback. FOR CITATION: Khat’kova S.E., Nikolaev E.A., Pogorel’tseva O.A. et al. Motor rehabilitation of the spastic paresis and proprioceptive disorders of the upper limb after focal CNS lesion (case report). Russian Medical Inquiry. 2021;5(10):674–682 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821- 2021-5-10-674-682.
The effect of external trigeminal nerve stimulation on the vestibular component correction in patients with vestibular migraine
Authors:   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation, Illarionova E.M. , Gribova N.P. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

Aim: to study the possibilities of vestibular component correction in patients with vestibular migraine using external trigeminal nerve stimulation. Patients and Methods: the study included 42 patients (32 of them women) aged 18 to 50 y.o., with established vestibular migraine. All patients underwent external trigeminal nerve stimulation. The duration of each therapeutic course was 20 minutes, the frequency was 3 times a week for 3 months. The assessment of the condition dynamics was conducted using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Subjective Vestibular Assessment on a 5-point scale and Vestibular Rehabilitation Benefit Questionnaire. Results: at the first visit, the majority (77%) of patients suffered from severe dizziness, 23% of patients experienced moderate symptoms. After treatment, most patients experienced only mild symptoms of dizziness, while 31% of patients had no symptoms of dizziness. The total score for DHI before treatment was 58 (95% CI 54–63), after treatment — 19 (95% CI 16–24) (p<0,05). The median indicator of life quality deficiency according to the Vestibular Rehabilitation Benefit Questionnaire before correction of vestibular dysfunction was 57 (95% CI 51.3–64.8), after external stimulation course — 38 (95% CI 32.7–44.6) (p<0.05). Conclusion: external trigeminal nerve stimulation can be considered as an actual non-pharmacological method of vestibular dysfunction correction in patients with vestibular migraine. KEYWORDS: vestibular dysfunction, dizziness, vestibular migraine, external trigeminal nerve stimulation, life quality. FOR CITATION: Illarionova E.M., Gribova N.P. The effect of external trigeminal nerve stimulation on the vestibular component correction in patients with vestibular migraine. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2021;5(10):683–686 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2021-5-10-683-686.
Application of uv radiators for disinfection of air and surfaces in premises
Authors:   State Institution ", Chernysh О.О. ,   O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU",   , Kyiv, Surmasheva О.V. ,   State Institution "O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU", Kyiv, Molchanets О.V. ,   State Institution "O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU", Kyiv
Published: November 2021

Objective: We compared the antimicrobial efficacy of different types of UV radiators. Materials and methods: In the work, we used the ultraviolet radiators of various types and manufacturers recommended for disinfection of air and surfaces of the premises. The effectiveness of surface disinfection from the test microorganisms Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was established by the Regulations “Methods for testing disinfectants to assess their safety and effectiveness". We determined a total number of aerobic microorganisms and molds according to the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine 2.0, p. 2.6.12. Results: The efficacy of the use of ultraviolet radiation for disinfection of the surfaces with the most resistant representatives of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms using a portable "Individual ultraviolet irradiator ALED UVC-1W" for 1 min. was established. The disinfection effect was 4.02 lg for S. aureus and 4.08 lg for P. aeruginosa. The effective action of the bactericidal ultraviolet radiation with the use of open-type radiators (with louvers) "UV-BLAZE" was demonstrated. A decrease of the total number of microorganisms, including molds in the air, by a factor of 36 (room № 1) and 136 (room № 2) was noted. Disinfection of the surfaces in the premises for the similar indicators was 98.6% and 99.5%, respectively. A decrease in the level of microbiological air pollution in the premises, when using LED radiation with the open-type ALED T5NXXX UVC-5W-01 luminaires for a long period of time (8 hours), was noted. The disinfection efficacy was 77% for bacteria and 83.3% for fungi.
Hygienic assessment of potential ecotoxicological risk of the use of new insecticide spiromesifen in agriculture of Ukraine
Authors:   O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Tkachenko I.V.
Published: November 2021

Objective: The aim of our work was to study the potential ecotoxicological hazard of a new chemical from the class of tetramic and tetronic acid derivatives - the insecticide spiromesifen, taking into account its physico-chemical properties and impact on the environmental objects. Materials and methods: An assessment of the potential danger of spiromesifen use for ecosystems was carried out on the basis of the calculation of the ecotoxicological hazard (ecotox) by N.N. Melnikov’s method. The field studies were carried out in different agro-climatic zones of Ukraine. The treatment of vineyards and apple trees was carried out at the maximum consumption rates of spiromesifen. Results: According to the literary data and our research, it was found that in the soil-and-climatic conditions of Ukraine, the ecotoxicological risk, when using the new insecticide spiromesifen, is 10,000 times and 7,000 times low than the analogous characteristics of DDT. Ecotox abamectin is 154 times low than ecotox DDT. This makes preparations, based on these substances, more promising and competitive among other pesticides in agricultural use. We can conclude that spiromesifen does not pose a threat to terrestrial ecosystems and health of the population.
Range of distribution for Erythrolamprus albertguentheri (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae) and observations on its natural history
Authors:   Guyra Paraguay, Parque Ecológico Capital Verde, Av. Carlos Bóveda, Viñas Cue, Asunción, Paraguay, Cacciali Pier
Published: November 2021

Erythrolamprus albertguentheri is a colubrid snake endemic to the Dry Chaco ecoregion, present in Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay. In this contribution the known range of the species is extended 126 kilometres NNE from the closer locality previously known.
A STUDY TO ASSESS OCCURRENCE OF NON ALCOLOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AND LIVER FIBROSIS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AND THE ASSOCIATED FACTORS
Authors: Mangal Pankaj , Vedwal Ashok Kumar , Nawal C L , Meena P D
Published: November 2021

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the burden of NAFLD and severe fibrosis among DM population.

Methods: It was a hospital based observational and cross-sectional study. Upgraded department of General Medicine, SMS Medical College andAttached Hospitals, (Jaipur).

Results: Out of 100 patients 48 patients did not have NAFLD while 52 patients had NAFLD. Thus proportion of NAFLD in diabetic patients was quite high (52%). Out of 52 NAFLD patients 27 patients (51.9%) had mild liver fibrosis, 14 patients (26.9%) had significant fibrosis and 11 patients (21.2%) had severe liver fibrosis. Thus proportion of NAFLD patients with significant and severe fibrosis was quite high (26.9% and 21.2%respectively).

Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that the prevalence of NAFLD in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in department ofmedicine at S. M. S. Hospital, Jaipur is 52% and moderate and severe fibrosis is found in 26.9% and 21.2% patients respectively among them. BMI and the waist circumference are the factors in our study that have shown association with the incidence of NAFLD in type 2 DM patients.

Keywords: DM, NAFLD, BMI.
АНАЛІЗ КОНСТРУКТИВНО-ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНИХ ОСОБЛИВОСТЕЙ ЛОПАТЕЙ НЕСУЧИХ ГВИНТІВ ВАЖКИХ ТРАНСПОРТНИХ ВЕРТОЛЬОТІВ
Authors: Гребеников А. Г. , Дьяченко Ю. В. , Коллеров В. В. , Коцюба В. Ю. , Малков И. В. , Урбанович В. А. , Воронько И. А.
Published: November 2021

The analysis of the design and technological features of the rotor blades of heavy transport helicopters is carried out. The main performance characteristics of heavy helicopters are presented. General requirements to helicopter main rotor blades design and specifications for their production are formulated. The design and force diagram of heavy helicopter main rotor blades is considered. The features of structural materials for the main rotor blades of heavy transport helicopters are marked. The main rotor blades differ in their design due to different approaches to materials, manufacturing and layout of blade elements. The main rotor blades of an all-metal design, for design and technological reasons, are divided into two groups: a frame structure with a tubular steel spar and an aluminum extruded spar. As a result of a number of design and technological measures the service life of the main rotor blade of helicopter Mi-6 was brought from 50 hours to 1500 hours. The principal peculiarity of the steel tubular spar of the main rotor blade of the Mi-26 helicopter is the absence of the shaft lug. The features of mixed design main rotor blades are presented. The method of parametric modeling of helicopter main rotor blades is presented. The application of the three-dimensional parametric models of structural elements in practice of designing and construction enables to perform numerical calculations of aerodynamic and strength characteristics both of separate aggregates, units and details and of the helicopter as a whole by means of the finite element method. The method of parametric modeling of the main rotor blade of the transport helicopter with the computer system CATIA V5 is a modification of the method of integrated designing of the elements of aviation constructions. Parametric master geometry of the main rotor blade is a linear surface, created by basic profiles of the blade. On the basis of parametric master geometry a space distribution model is created that determines the position of axial planes of the power set of the blade for further creation of the blade detail models. Technological flowchart of main rotor blade manufacturing is presented, manufacturing and surface hardening technology of steel tubular spar is considered. The technology of manufacturing and molding the nose part of the blade of the main rotor mixed design. The technological features of slipway assembly-gluing of the main rotor blade are considered, the content of off-slipway work is given.These materials can be useful in theoretical and experimental studies to extend the service life of the rotor blades of Mi-26 helicopters, which are currently in operation in Ukraine.
Perfil Epidemiológico de Pacientes Diagnosticados com Carcinoma Epidermoide Oral em Passo Fundo, Brasil
Authors: Kuze Luana Soares , Rovani Gisele , Pasqualotti Adriano , De Conto Ferdinando , Flores Mateus Ericson , Ponciano Thales Henrique Jincziwski
Published: November 2021

Introdução: O carcinoma epidermoide é uma patologia que corresponde a 90% dos tumores malignos da cavidade oral. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil epidemiológico, o tratamento e a sobrevida dos pacientes diagnosticados com carcinoma epidermoide oral em um hospital referência na Região Norte do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Método: Estudo observacional retrospectivo, com análise dos prontuários dos pacientes com diagnóstico dessa patologia, no período de 1993 a 2008, no banco de dados desse hospital. Os dados foram analisados pelo programa estatístico SPSS versão 18 utilizando testes paramétricos e não paramétricos. Resultados: Foram coletados e analisados dados de 303 prontuários que revelaram que 88,4% eram homens, leucodermas, com maior incidência na faixa etária entre 51 e 60 anos. A associação de álcool e tabaco foi observada em 84,7% dos pacientes. O local mais afetado foi a língua (45,5%) e a maioria dos casos apresentou estádios tardios III e IV com uma sobrevida de 17,83 meses. Embora o tratamento cirúrgico tenha sido o mais realizado (55,9%) e apresentado a maior sobrevida, não foi observada significância estatística deste com relação aos demais tratamentos (p=0,185). Conclusão: O perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes é muito semelhante aos registros de vários países. Neste caso, o diagnóstico tardio diminuiu significativamente a expectativa de vida dos pacientes (2,5x), e o tratamento executado bem como o local inicial da lesão não tiveram influência significativa na sobrevida.
Socialization Towards Internationalization
Authors: Ren Zheng , Wang Fei
Published: November 2021

Although students are the main recipients of internationalization in higher education (IHE), research on IHE mainly focuses on particular nations or educational institutions rather than the individual. Perceptions of university students towards internationalization, particularly what may impact their preparedness for and critical awareness of internationalization are largely lacking. This study explores in what ways students’ diverse socialization or experiences of socializing with different stakeholder’s impact their preparedness for and awareness of increasing internationalization in higher education institutions. The study utilizes data from a survey conducted with 511 students at two Chinese universities. The study found that students with diverse socialization backgrounds are more likely to develop a critical awareness of the social impact of internationalization, and that they believe internationalization enables them to learn from others, to develop capacities to analyze global issues, to develop skills to work with cultural others, and to make ethical decisions on social issues.
Perceived Social Support and Well-Being of International Students at an Italian University
Authors: Cipolletta Sabrina , Mercurio Arianna , Pezzetta Rachele
Published: November 2021

The present study aimed to explore international students’ well-being in relation to their perception of social support and dispersion of dependency on various resources. Participants were 139 international students at an Italian university who completed the WHO-5 Well-being Index, Symptom Checklist 90-R, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Dependency Grids. Results showed that higher well-being correlated with higher support and lower distress and that higher dispersion of dependency was associated with higher perceived support. International students who sought professional psychological help also reported lower well-being, higher distress, and fewer resources compared to those who did not seek psychological support. Furthermore, coming from collectivist cultures (rather than individualist ones) as well as being a long-term (rather than short-term) student was mostly associated with higher distress and less perceived support. These results suggest that counselling services for international students should help them find new sources of social support.
Association Between Hypertension, Body Mass Index, and Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Cherubal Aishwarya Gonzalez , Pooja S. , Raghavan Vijaya
Published: November 2021

Background: Sleep disorders can act as risk factors and even aggravate underlying conditions. With prevalence of 17% in general population, hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in India. Though hypertension has various well established risk factors like family history, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, smoking and age, sleep is often an understudied and overlooked factor. Body mass index is another important risk factor for various physical conditions. Associations between sleep and body mass index have been documented in many studies around the world. Although a consensus is yet to be drawn, many studies highlight that BMI related disorders could be predicted by sleep duration and quality. Materials and Methods: Two hundred consecutive hypertensive patients who were attending the OPD for follow-up were included as participants in this study after obtaining an informed consent. A semi structured proforma was designed to elicit the socio demographic profile of the participants. Each participant was assessed for the presence of sleep disorders by sleep-50 questionnaire and quality of sleep by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: Results found that BMI was significantly correlated with sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep disorder. Hypertension was not significantly correlated to sleep quality or duration but associated to sleep disorder. Conclusion: This study found that body mass index was significantly correlated with sleep variables such as sleep duration, sleep quality, and sleep disorders. Maintaining a healthy BMI could in fact impact the amount and quality of sleep an individual receives.
Phenomenology and Severity of Symptoms in OCD Patients After COVID 19: A Cohort Study
Authors: Nandhini Usha , Vaishali S. , Vedachalam Ahalya , Sudhakar S. , Kannan P. P.
Published: November 2021

Background: COVID 19 pandemic and the associated restrictions can have significant impact on patients with pre-existing mental disorders. Fear of getting infected and excessive focus on contamination can worsen in patients with OCD. Methodology: Thirty patients with OCD attending Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital were evaluated for OCD symptom severity using Y-BOCS severity scores in June and July 2020 and that was compared with their scores five months prior (pre covid) Results: Majority of the study population (53%) had no changes in symptom severity after the onset of COVID19 pandemic. Twenty seven percent (27%) had a decrease in symptom severity while only 20% had increase in severity. Conclusion: Our study results indicate that there were no significant changes in OCD symptom severity after the onset of COVID 19 pandemic.
Association between severity and repetitive behaviours among children with autism spectrum disorder and anxiety and depression among their primary caregivers
Authors: Rita J.  ,   ,  ,   Anu , Kannan P. P. , Raghavan Vijaya , Nambi Shanthi
Published: November 2021

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common pervasive developmental disorder and present with varied severity and clinical presentation. The diagnosis of ASD in the children has a huge psychological impact among their primary caregivers, leading to distress and mental health issues. The aim of our study was to assess the association between the severity and repetitive behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder and anxiety and depression levels among their primary caregivers. Materials and methods: Children with autism spectrum disorder and their primary caregivers were recruited from the child psychiatry unit of large tertiary children hospital in south India, after informed consent. Severity of ASD was assessed by Childhood Autism Rating Scale – 1 (CARS-1) and repetitive behaviour by Repetitive behaviour scale - Revised (RBS-R). Among the caregivers, anxiety levels were assessed by Hamilton rating scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) and depression levels were assessed by Hamilton rating scale for Depression (HAM-D). Results: We recruited 100 children with ASD and their mothers (primary caregivers) in the study. The prevalence of anxiety and depression among mothers of children with ASD was 44% and 30%. Statistically significant correlation was observed between CARS scores and HAM-A (p=0.002) and HAM-D (p less than 0.001) scores. Among the repetitive behaviours, self-injurious behaviour was found to be significantly associated with anxiety (p less than 0.001) and depression (p less than 0.001) scores, while stereotyped (P =0.002) and compulsive (p=0.004) behaviours were associated with depression scores. Conclusion: There is a significant association between severity of autism spectrum disorder and anxiety and depression among their mothers.
Lockdown: A Focus on Emotions & Coping in Adolescents
Authors:   Kauvery Hospital, Kannappan Yamini , Thamby Tinu ,   Kauvery Hospital, Ramesh Aishwariya , Tharoor Hema
Published: November 2021

Objective: The COVID lockdown has been the most significant life-changing experience this year. The sudden implementation of measures such as social distancing, closure of institutions, and restriction of movement may have affected the psychological well-being of adolescents. Keeping this in mind the present exploratory pilot study is an attempt to study and determine the psychological impact on adolescents during the lockdown. Material and Method: Data was collected from a sample of 461 adolescent respondents aged 14 to 20 years through an online survey Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s correlation in SPSS version 24 Results: The majority of the study population (85.7%) reported happiness or a relaxed state of mind, and the next common emotion was boredom. Amongst the 69% of participants also conveyed that stressful/negative thoughts, lack of direct contact with friends were the predominant stressor. Coping behaviors highlighted were spending time with family (93.6%), communicating with friends (96.1%), engaging in hobbies (88.7%), talking to relatives (79.6%), studying (72.7%), and exercising (70.9%). In contrast, the majority (73.3%) indulged in excessive sleep or increased usage of social media platforms or apps. Conclusion: This study is the only survey to document adolescents’ mental health in India during the Covid-19 lockdown. The study highlights that happiness and boredom reflected the young mind of these adolescents, and significantly only one third reported any physical or mental health impact with the lockdown.
Coping Strategies Among Medical Professionals During COVID 19 Outbreak
Authors: Vaishali S. , Jayaseelan R. , Nithya H. M. , Ranganathan S. , Kannan P. P.
Published: November 2021

Background: COVID 19 is an ongoing pandemic that has affected people and health workers world-wide. Health care workers not only face short term effects but also long-term psychological consequences due to these stressful situations. Coping strategies can influence health however coping strategies among medical fraternity have not been studied adequately. Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study was done through an online self-reporting survey model. The BRIEF COPE tool developed by Carver et al was used to assess the coping style. The coping strategy employed was compared to socio-demographic and other variables like professional experience Results: Increasing age was positively correlated with emotion focused and problem focused coping strategies. Marital status had a positive correlation with emotion and problem focused strategies Conclusion: Coping styles in medical professionals differs from those of the general population seen in previous studies. Within the group of medical professionals, those with higher age, higher designation and being married were more likely to use problem focused and emotion focused coping mechanisms which are in general adaptive strategies.
Predictors of Access to Mental Health Care Services Among Persons with Severe Mental Disorders: A Community-Based Study from Rural South India
Authors: Raghavan Vijaya , Cherubal Aishwarya Gonzalez , John Sujit , Rao Kotteswara , Padmavati R. , Thara R.
Published: November 2021

Background: Various factors are associated with access to care among patients with severe mental disorders (SMD). The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of access to care among patients with SMD in rural south India. Methods: The study was conducted in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, India. After screening and confirmation of SMD by community level workers and trained mental health workers, participants were classified as those who have at some time sought treatment and those who have never accessed mental health care services. Results: Among 422 participants with SMD, 74% had at some point in time accessed mental health care services. Logistic regression showed education asthe predictor of access to mental health care services among patients with severe mental disorders. Conclusion: Improving education and awareness on the mental illness and its treatment options will help the patients with mental illness to seek care early leading to favorable outcomes.
Good Ideas on Economic Inclusions: Access to Banking
Authors: Khan Omar
Published: November 2021

Good Ideas on Economic Inclusion: Access to Banking is the first report in a series that examines issues and good practices related to the economic integration and inclusion of immigrants in the neighbourhoods, highstreets and workplaces of today’s cities.
Pressurized Liquid Extraction of Hemp Residue and Purification of the Extract with Liquid-Liquid Extraction
Authors: Béri János , Nagy Sára , Kolay Kovács Ádám , Vági Erika , Székely Edit
Published: November 2021

The first semi-continuous Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) of hemp threshing residue with ethanol was carried out according to a 32 full factorial experimental design with pressure and temperature as independent variables at 8-10-12 MPa and 323-333-343 K, respectively. The total- and cannabidiol (CBD) yield curves were fitted to the modified two-parameter Brunner equation. Best results, concerning CBD, can be achieved at 12 MPa and 343 K. Solvent mass-consumption and operation time were considerably decreased compared to a previous supercritical fluid extraction study on the same material. Furthermore, the concentration profiles were evaluated to study the mass transfer. The winterized dry extracts were further studied in a methanol-hexane-water ternary system concerning CBD distribution ratio, showing high methanol dependency.
Investigation on Suitable Spat Collectiors and Culture Sites for Edible Oyster in the Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Jakia , Hoque Md Mozzammel , Rabbi Ahmed Fazley , Rahman Shafiqur , Ali Md Zulfikar
Published: November 2021

Potential spat collectors and suitable culture sites were investigated for the development of edible oyster culture from June to December 2019 at three study sites (Moheshkhali, the Jeti of Nuniarchora, and Sonadia) of Cox’s Bazar coast of Bangladesh. Four types of collectors such as oyster shell, earthen pot, kortal (windowpane oyster shell) and tiles were investigated. On site sampling of water quality parameters and number of spats on each collector were done at 15-days interval following standard methods. Results indicated insignificant difference (P > 0.05) in temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and pH, while significant difference (P < 0.05) in total dissolved solids, total suspended solids and Chl-a content of the water among the study locations. However, these parameters were in suitable range for growth and spawning of oyster. Results also indicated spat recruitment was significantly influenced by the types of collectors and study locations with significantly (P < 0.05) higher spat were recruited in Tiles. Tiles were also found to facilitate with an advantage of recycling of this collector. The location in interaction with polluting materials such as total dissolved solids and total suspended solids had a significant effect on spat recruitment rate and therefore, Sonadia was the most suitable location for spat recruitment. This study site can also be used as a suitable location for the development of oyster culture in the cost of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh based on its environmental characteristics.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 49 (2): 257-265, 2021
Prospects for System Expansion of Institutional Economic Theory
Authors: Kleiner Georgе B.
Published: November 2021

The article discusses the ways of creating unified economic theory describing the functioning and interaction of significant units of the national economy and the economy as a whole. The general construction of a unified economic theory, its connection with the system economic theory and its system components (object, process, project, environmental economic theories) is determined. Based on the example of institutional economic theory, it is shown that the expansion of its terminology and conceptual apparatus within the framework of the construction of a unified multi-level economic theory allows minimizing the contradictions between the “old” and “new” institutionalism, methodological individualism and methodological holism. This expansion is carried out following the principle of the maximum possible system community in two lines. The first line is expanding the subject area (along with organizations as systems of the object type, systems of the process, project, the environment types are also considered as the focal subject of study). The second line is the expanding the instrumental area (analysis of the influence on the behavior of agents from not only institutional subsystems but also information, infrastructural, network, mental, and other environmental subsystems). As a result, each system receives the compact and maximum volumetric internal systemic content and, at the same time, the minimum volumetric external systemic environment, which creates conditions for the effective application of the duality principle in the theory of economic systems. Thus, the system expansion of institutional theory should take place in two lines: content of the theory per se and creation of its immediate environment.
Tarihsel anlama açısından T.C. İnkılap Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük ders kitaplarında yer alan soru tipleri
Authors: TOPÇU Ersin , KAPTAN Esra
Published: November 2021

Geçmişteki bir konu üzerine öğrencilerin birer tarihçi gibi problem çözme süreci olarak tanımlayabileceğimiz tarihsel anlamanın öğrencilerde gerçekleşebilmesini kolaylaştırmak için, ders kitabındaki ilgili konu ve dönem üzerine uygun soru sorma, hem kanıtın orijinalliğinin tespiti hem de analizinde kilit rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma ile T.C. İnkılap Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük ders kitabında yer alan sorular ile öğrencilerde nasıl bir tarihsel anlama geliştirilebileceğini ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla söz konusu kitapta yer alan sorular, Goudvis ve Buhrow (2011) tarafından, soru tiplerinin yansıttığı tarihsel anlamayı göstermek amacıyla hazırlanan şemaya göre incelenmiştir. Çalışmada, nitel araştırma yaklaşımı kapsamında doküman analizi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler ise betimsel analiz tekniği ile incelenmiştir. Öncelikle ders kitabında yer alan sorular tiplerine göre kategorilere ayrılmış, ardından soru tiplerinin yansıttığı tarihsel anlama belirlenmiştir. Buna göre, ders kitabında yer alan toplam 435 sorudan 320’sinin bilgi arayan, 99’unun açıklama arayan (Neden? Nasıl?), 1’inin empati, 7’sinin hayalî düşünmeyi ve varsayımı teşvik eden ve 8’inin de tarihsel araştırma veya sorgulama bilgilerini harekete geçiren soru tipinde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Goudvis ve Buhrow (2011) tarafından geliştirilen kategoriye göre ders kitabında, her beş soru tipinin de bulunduğu ancak bunların dengeli bir dağılımının olmadığı görülmektedir. Ders kitabında yer alan soru tiplerinin öğrencilerde geliştirebileceği tarihsel anlama; tarihsel bilgi verme, var olan bilgileri netleştirme, yanlış anlamaları düzeltme iken; diğer bakış açılarının farkında olma, yorumlama, kalıpların dışında düşünebilme, kanıtları analiz ve sentez edebilme gibi üst düzey tarihsel anlama becerilerini kazandıracak nitelikte olmadığı anlaşılmaktadır.
Entrevista con la Dra. Mairim Solís, Ph.D.
Authors: Medina Carlos
Published: November 2021

La biotecnología es una ciencia que tiene sus bases en múltiples campos. Integra diversos conocimientos que derivan de la tecnología y las ciencias biológicas aplicadas, así como la química y la física. Es una ciencia relevante para el desarrollo de la humanidad ya que encuentra aplicación en la medicina, la agricultura, la industria alimenticia, la fabricación de productos químicos, la salud e incluso temas ambientales como el tratamiento de residuos y eliminación de contaminación.
Integración del internet de las cosas en la gestión de la cadena de suministro de alimentos: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Torres Práxedes Antonio , Rodríguez Alcibíades , Ochoa Karen
Published: November 2021

Se estima que el internet de las cosas (IoT por sus siglas en inglés) tendrá un rol sustancial en el desarrollo de nuevos paradigmas de gestión de cadena de suministros. La integración de las tecnologías de IoT en las diversas fases de la cadena de suministro contribuirá a solventar los retos de control, monitoreo, y planeación que mantienen las cadenas de suministro tradicionales. En el caso específico de la gestión de cadenas de suministro de alimentos, existen actualmente desafíos importantes derivados de la complejidad en cuanto al manejo y control de los productos perecederos. Sin embargo, a pesar del potencial que brinda el IoT, su integración en la gestión de cadenas de suministro es un tema que aún se encuentra en sus primeras etapas de desarrollo. Razón por la cual, la presente investigación explora el impacto que tiene la integración del IoT en la gestión de la cadena de suministro de alimentos, a través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura.
Modelación matemática en un curso de pregrado de EDO
Authors: Miller Norma Louise
Published: November 2021

Las ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias (EDO) constituyen una parte significativa de cualquier currículo de ingeniería o CTIM. No obstante, los estudiantes a menudo cuestionan la relevancia para su vida profesional de las matemáticas que aprenden en los cursos de EDO. En buena medida esto se debe a que pocas veces se establecen nexos reales y creíbles entre los conceptos estudiados en clase y fenómenos y situaciones de la vida real.
Por otra parte, organizaciones vinculadas a la formación de profesionales de la ingeniería, como la Sociedad Europea de Formación de Ingenieros (SEFI), la Asociación Matemática de América (MAA), la Sociedad Matemática Americana (AMS), y la Sociedad para Matemática Aplicada e Industrial (SIAM) por décadas han destacado la capacidad de modelación como una competencia esencial a desarrollar en los estudiantes de ingeniería y carreras afines, y han hecho un llamado para incluir la modelación en los cursos básicos de matemáticas a nivel de pregrado.
SIMIODE es una comunidad abierta de enseñantes y aprendientes para enseñar y aprender sobre ecuaciones diferenciales a nivel de pregrado fundada en el 2013 por Brian Winkel, profesor emérito del United States Military Academy, West Point. La propuesta pedagógica de SIMIODE, denominada modelado primero, ya empieza a conocerse y ponerse práctica en algunas universidades latinoamericanas, aunque todavía no en Panamá.
Este artículo da cuenta de un taller de modelación matemática realizado por el Dr. Winkel en la UTP en febrero de 2020.  El taller estaba dirigido a docentes de la UTP que regularmente imparten el curso de ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias, con el objetivo de motivarlos a incorporar la modelación matemática en su quehacer docente. Participaron también profesores de matemáticas de otras instituciones de educación superior, docentes de secundaria, así como estudiantes de posgrado que requerían afinar sus habilidades de modelación matemática para sus trabajos de investigación.
Posteriormente, varios docentes implementaron escenarios de modelación con sus estudiantes durante el primer semestre del año académico 2020-2021. Se describe brevemente la respuesta de los estudiantes a esta innovación pedagógica.
Discussion Forums as a Learning Material in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: KILINC Hakan , Altinpulluk Hakan
Published: November 2021

Discussion forums, which have more features among the tools used in the online group discussion process, are the most preferred learning tool in this process. Instructors, from elementary school to college often use online discussion forums to encourage interaction and complex thinking that are not always effective in traditional face-to-face learning situations. Discussion forums are a tool that enables learners to create information, collaborate and interact simultaneously or asynchronously in the online learning environment. In addition, it allows more time for all learners to reflect on their own ideas and respond to other learners in the learning process. However, it is seen that there are not enough studies on the usability of discussion forums, which are an effective learning material used in online learning environments. From this point of view, this study investigates the usability of discussion forums in online learning environments. In this study, in which qualitative research method was used, the opinions of 8 field experts determined by purposeful sampling method were consulted in the context of the use of discussion forums in online learning environments. With the investigation of the usability of discussion forums in online learning environments, it is predicted that the efficiency to be obtained from these environments will increase.
Teacher Training and Its Impact on Novice Teachers’ Performance in the EFL Classroom
Authors: Zemouchi Fatma Zohra
Published: November 2021

The main purpose of the present study is to look into the teacher training offered by a private language centre in Sidi Yahia (Algiers, Algeria) to novice teachers and to explore whether these teachers later on make use of and reflect on the teaching skills taught throughout the course of their training. Consequently, a case study of five novice teachers of English has been conducted during a period of two months. In an attempt to answer the three research questions posed by this investigation, three data collection tools have been utilized: document analysis, lesson observations (three for every participant) and one questionnaire for teachers. The collected data have been analyzed both quantitatively (closed-ended items) and qualitatively (open-ended items). The main results have shown that the language center training for teachers is rather conservative and focuses exclusively on the use of the direct method and the PPP approach. The study has also revealed that 80% of the teachers do not completely agree with the idea of using one method for all learners and have highlighted the importance of eclectic teaching. Therefore, they do not always stick to the approach that they have been introduced to during the course of their training and their classroom teaching performance progress is quite unstable. Although the school usually follows up on their progress and encourages them to reflect on their own teaching to improve, these novice teachers still feel trapped and unable to innovate within their classrooms.
Evidências sobre o uso de Creatina e Whey Protein em idosos saudáveis praticantes de atividade física
Authors: Araújo Filho Eduardo Martins de , Souza Ylanna Bianca Andrade de , Carvalho Luiza Marly Freitas de
Published: November 2021

Em muitas partes do mundo, a obesidade e o sobrepeso aumentaram, sendo considerado um problema de saúde pública. Existe certa preocupação no âmbito da atividade física sobre o emagrecimento e ganho de massa magra (MM). Para atingir esse objetivo, têm sido utilizadas diversas estratégias para preservar ao máximo a MM e, uma dessas é a inclusão da suplementação que melhora a síntese proteica, resultando em um balanço proteico positivo, o que leva a hipertrofia, ganho de força. Atingir a meta de perda de peso e sustentá-la é uma tarefa bastante difícil. É necessário levar em conta fatores genéticos, metabólicos, ambientais, comportamentais e da cultura de um indivíduo. O envelhecimento é um processo que provoca alterações e desgastes em vários sistemas funcionais, que acontecem de forma progressiva e irreversível. Portanto, o objetivo desse estudo é investigar sobre o uso de Creatina e Whey Protein em idosos saudáveis praticantes de atividade física. O presente estudo trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa. A suplementação de creatina aumentou significativamente a massa livre de gordura em resposta ao treinamento resistido, tendo como resultado uma menor taxa de gordura corporal. A ingestão de proteína de soro de leite ajuda no aumento da massa muscular, força e também induz no aumento da proteína do músculo esquelético e conclui que o Whey Protein é um suplemento mais eficaz para apoiar a retenção do músculo esquelético em mulheres mais velhas do que a proteína de colágeno.
Intervenção fonoaudiológica na Síndrome de Turner: relato de um caso
Authors: Alpes Matheus Francoy , Santos Carla Manfredi dos , Mandrá Patrícia Pupin
Published: November 2021

O objetivo foi descrever o processo de avaliação e intervenção fonoaudiológica de uma criança com Síndrome de Turner por meio de estudo de caso longitudinal. Foram analisados os documentos arquivados em prontuário eletrônico (anamnese, hipótese diagnóstica, plano terapêutico singular e evoluções clínicas) referentes à avaliação (3 sessões) e terapia fonoaudiológica (17 sessões). Os dados de avaliação inicial evidenciaram déficits nas habilidades comunicativas gerais (vocabulário emissivo e receptivo), com escore abaixo do esperado para a sua faixa etária. Com a intervenção fonoaudiológica, foi evidenciada significativa evolução nestas habilidades e aumento do escore encontrado na avaliação, demonstrando a importância do fonoaudiólogo no atendimento desta população.
Determinação do teor de oxalato em alimentos e a sua influência desse íon no organismo humano
Authors: Pinheiro Leandro da Silva , Massoli Jhennyfer Katerine Pinheiro , Neres Liberta Lamarta Favoritto Garcia , Silva Heliane Sousa da
Published: November 2021

Sabe-se que os alimentos são essenciais para o bom funcionamento do organismo pois apresentam os nutrientes necessários para a homeostase. Entretanto, os alimentos também possuem antinutrientes, como por exemplo o oxalato de cálcio, que pode ocasionar prejuízos ao sistema urinário, como a formação de cálculos renais. Neste enfoque, o presente trabalho teve por objetivos efetuar a revisão de literatura sobre o sistema renal, a influência do oxalato no organismo humano e também determinar a concentração de oxalato presente nos extratos de tomate, batata doce e jiló. Para o levantamento bibliográfico, foram pesquisados artigos utilizando bancos de dados como Google Acadêmico, Scielo, Bireme e ScienceDirect, com os seguintes descritores em português: oxalato de cálcio, doenças renais, determinação de oxalato em alimentos e posteriormente, os mesmos descritores foram pesquisados em inglês. Para a determinação de oxalato, formam preparados extratos de tomate, jiló e batata doce, e em seguida, os extratos foram analisados pelo método de permanganometria. Os resultados mostraram que há uma relação entre formação de cálculos renais com o consumo de alimentos que apresentam oxalato, sendo possível concluir que a ingesta inadequada de água associada à uma dieta rica em alimentos que apresentam oxalato, pode contribuir com a formação de cálculos renais. Desta forma, torna-se muito importante o acompanhamento desses pacientes pelo nutricionista, a fim de efetuar uma orientação quanto à restrição do consumo desses alimentos e aconselhamento sobre a importância de se ingerir um volume adequado de água.
Can turbid water and refuges with aquatic macrophytes increase the survival and growth of Brycon amazonicus larvae?
Authors: Cornélio Joana Paula de Souza , Braga Luís Gustavo Tavares , Villacorta-Correa Marle Angélica
Published: November 2021

The productivity of aquatic organisms and higher concentration of suspended solids that occur in areas flooded by Whitewater Rivers and the presence of aquatic macrophytes are conducive to the initial development of matrinxã (Brycon amazonicus). The objective of this study was to evaluate whether turbid waters and refuges with aquatic macrophytes improve the survival and growth of the larvae of Brycon amazonicus, a species of great interest in Amazonian fish farming. For this, two experiments were conducted using a completely randomized design and with four replicas per treatment up to 120 hours after hatching (HAH), In experiment I: Brycon amazonicus larvae at 24 HAH were subjected to three treatments with different types of water: clear water (CW); clayey water (AW) and green water (GW). Experiment II: larvae with 24 HAH were maintained in clear water (CW); clear water with refuge (CWR); green water (GW); green water with refuge (GWR); clayey water (AW) and clayey water with refuge (AWR). Experiment I showed that clayey water, followed by green water, increased the survival of larvae (73.92 and 54.32%). Growth was best in larvae maintained in green water. In experiment II, the use of aquatic macrophytes did not influence the survival and growth of the larvae. Thus, we suggest the use of turbid (clayey and green) waters without refuge to increase the survival and growth of Brycon amazonicus larvae.
Cuidados farmacológicos na interação medicamentosa: clonazepam com álcool
Authors: Jacauna Jessica Scarlett Pereira , Rodrigues Junior Omero Martins
Published: November 2021

Os medicamentos são ferramentas importantes em saúde, porém a sua administração deve ser realizada com precaução, avaliando a relação benefício/risco e a eficácia para indicação clínica a que se destinam. Os efeitos do medicamento clonazepam quando associado ao uso de álcool é prejudicial à saúde, fazendo que altere a dose e potencializando seus efeitos. Quando acontece essa interação o indivíduo tende a sofrer as consequências, que geralmente são graves. Em virtude disso, o presente artigo busca salientar a interação medicamentosa do clonazepam e álcool, demonstrando como o uso dos dois juntos afeta o SNC (Sistema Nervoso Central). O artigo terá quatro partes, na primeira falaremos sobre o que é o clonazepam, na segunda parte mostrará o que acontece quando ingerido com o álcool, na terceira vamos apresentar uma discussão sobre o assunto e por fim os resultados/conclusões.