bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparative study to assess risk of oral candidiasis in pregnant and nonpregnant women
Authors: Shaimaa  , Zainab Heena , Hugar Deepa , Sultana Ameena
Published: June 2021

Background:

The major hormonal changes observed in pregnant women lead to an imbalance in the oral environment. Hence, recent studies suggest that the placenta may harbor a unique microbiome that may have originated in the maternal oral microbiome.

Aim:

The present study aimed to assess the risk factor of oral candidiasis in pregnancy and to evaluate the prevalence of Candida species in the oral cavity of pregnant women in all three trimesters. The comparison was also done between pregnant and nonpregnant women to evaluate the cause of the prevalence of candidal species.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty pregnant and thirty nonpregnant women aged between 20 and 30 years were included in the study that were healthy and who did not have any obvious lesion in the oral cavity. The sterile swabs were used to collect samples from the oral cavity from both the groups by brushing the dorsum of the tongue and buccal mucosa. The pregnant women were followed throughout the pregnancy, i.e., in every trimester, for the sample collection. The samples were then cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar media. The positive growth on culture plates was then inoculated on HiCrome agar differential agar media for speciation.

Results:

Statistical analysis was done by comparing the positive growth in pregnant and nonpregnant women using Fisher's exact test. The pregnant women were compared in three trimesters using the McNemar Chi-square test.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that there was no significant presence of Candidal species when compared between pregnant and nonpregnant groups. The prevalence of Candida species also remained the same.
Gingival salivary gland choristoma
Authors: Torres Medina Mario Héctor , Topete Ramón Franco , Villalba Mario Nava , Zepeda Nuño José Sergio
Published: June 2021

The gingival salivary gland choristoma, a highly unusual tumor-like mass alteration constituted by normal salivary gland cells in an abnormal location, reported for the first time in 1964 by Moskow and Baden. To our knowledge, only 12 cases of this entity (including present case) are reported to date, the majority observed as asymptomatic, solitary, smooth-surfaced tumor-like masses, measuring 0.5–1.5 cm with no osseous involvement. This case involves a 38-year-old female, with a pink symptomatic polypoid nodule on the posterior mandibular alveolar ridge mucosa, measuring 6 mm in diameter where no osseous abnormalities are shown. An excisional biopsy was performed. Microscopically, the specimen was constituted by dense fibrous connective tissue containing mucous minor salivary glands, intraductal calcification and adipose tissue clusters. Furthermore, inflammatory infiltrate foci were seen. An immunohistochemical technique was used as the support for the diagnostic methodology. The diagnosis of gingival salivary gland choristoma was established. Some development theories are discussed, referring to a pluripotential capacity of the gingiva. This case reflects the importance of not underestimating innocuous lesions that could represent more serious or unusual entities. In addition, histopathological analysis is mandatory to achieve a correct diagnosis and management of soft-tissue enlargements of oral mucosa.
Expression of stem cell marker cytokeratin 19 in reduced enamel epithelium, dentigerous cyst and unicystic ameloblastoma – A comparative analysis
Authors: Akhila C N V , Sreenath G , Prakash A Ravi , Rajini Kanth M , Reddy A Vikram Simha , Kumar S Naveen
Published: June 2021

Background:

The process of odontogenesis is complex involving epithelial–mesenchymal interactions, along with the molecular signaling pathways triggering the initiating process. The triggering factors and cells precisely involved in the pathogenesis of odontogenic cysts and tumors are unknown. There is a vast array of biomarkers used to stain different sites, thereby helpful in diagnosing and evaluating the prognosis of these cysts and tumors. Cytokeratins are the intermediate filament proteins which maintain cell integrity and alter their properties in cysts and tumors. In the following study, cytokeratin 19 expression patterns are assessed quantitatively in reduced enamel epithelium, dentigerous cyst and unicystic ameloblastoma.

Aim:

The aim of present study is to assess expression of CK 19, a stem cell marker in reduced enamel epithelium, dentigerous cyst and unicystic ameloblastoma, quantitatively.

Materials and Methods:

The present study is carried out with 15 samples in each group. Reduced enamel epithelium is derived from the patients undergoing treatment for impacted teeth. Histopathologically diagnosed cases of dentigerous cyst and unicystic ameloblastoma were considered for the study. With the help of Olympus BX 43 microscope, with ProgRes microscope camera, the 45 slides obtained were examined. The region of interest was selected in each slide and number of cells positively stained was counted. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Descriptive for scale data, One way anova with post hoc Tukey's test for intergroup comparison.

Results:

The results showed significant P value <0.05. Expression of CK 19 was highest in reduced enamel epithelium, followed by dentigerous cyst and unicystic ameloblastoma.

Conclusion:

CK 19 can be used as diagnostic marker to differentiate between odontogenic cyst and tumor.
Hybrid odontogenic tumor masquerading as a salivary gland lesion
Authors: Indu Sudip , Sood Anubhuti , Mishra Deepika
Published: June 2021

Hybrid odontogenic tumors are sporadic, where the distinctive areas of more than one odontogenic tumor tissue type have been reported. The occurrence of adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) with calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) like areas histologically simulating salivary gland pathology is an unusual finding that has not been previously reported in the literature. We report the case of a 32-year-old female presenting with slow-growing firm swelling, radiographically as a pear-shaped radiolucent lesion in the interdental region of maxillary incisors. Histologically, the tissue showed nests and anastomosing strands of the bland cuboidal to squamoid epithelial cells showing nuclear pleomorphism, hyperchromatism, and abundant cytoplasm with prominent intercellular bridges focally. Multiple basophilic calcifications, amyloid-like material, duct-like formation, and mucinous spillage are seen. Tumor cells showed immunopositivity for CK 7, CK 19, CK 8/18 and low Ki67, p63, and immunonegativity for S100 suggesting of a hybrid lesion of CEOT with AOT.
Correlation of lip print with blood group in forensic science
Authors: Kesarwani Pallavi , Choudhary Anand
Published: June 2021

Background:

Cheiloscopy is the study of furrows and grooves present on the red part, or the vermilion border of the human lips. The type of groves is unique for an individual and can be used for person identification.

Aim:

The aim of this study is to ascertain whether the uniqueness of lip print (LP) can help in identifying a person. In addition to evaluate the comparison of LP types and blood groups was taken up to see if there is any correlation between the two.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 participants (77 males and 123 females), aged between 25 to 45 years, to determine any correlation between LP types and blood groups. These lip patterns were analyzed and interpreted using Tsuchihashi's classification and later associated blood group matching was performed to determine the predominant LP type with the ABO and Rh blood grouping system.

Results:

The present study showed a positive correlation between LP pattern and blood group among males and females. Thus, distribution of LP patterns, and ABO blood groups might help in the identification of an individual.

Conclusion:

Since LP and blood group are unique for a person. Hence, cheiloscopy along with blood group can play a vital role in person identification.
Working up a child with demyelinating optic neuritis
Authors: Sachdeva Virender , Kekunnaya Ramesh
Published: June 2021

Pediatric optic neuritis (PON) is one of the commonest causes of acute vision loss in children. Although it might often be postinfectious or postvaccination, recent understanding and available evidence suggest that it can be the first manifestation of a neuro-inflammatory syndrome such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated optic neuritis. Therefore, neuroimaging, serological testing, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, testing for various systemic autoimmune conditions become a part of the workup. However, this can be exhaustive and expensive, especially in countries with limited access to health insurance. Many recent studies suggest that neuroimaging and few clinical features can provide clues to the underlying etiology. However, serological tests can provide a confirmatory evidence. Therefore, in this mini-review, we propose a balanced approach to the evaluation of PON, based on the available literature emanating in the last decade.
The perceived impact of webinars during the COVID.19 pandemic
Authors: Mishra Deepak , Nair Akshay Gopinathan , Verma Lalit , Grover Ashok Kumar , Mathur Satanshu , Srivastav Tanmay
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the study was to assess the perceived utility and the impact of web-based teaching programs being conducted following the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

An online survey was sent to trainee ophthalmologists across India through various social media platforms. The responses were tabulated and analyzed.

RESULTS:

A total of 768 valid responses were recorded. Majority of respondents (52.2%) felt that the ideal duration for webinars was 1 hour or less. Factors that helped trainees in choosing a webinar were the topic (95.1%), the timing (53.6%), and the speaker list (42.4%). Residents indicated a preference for webinars to attend aimed at postgraduate residency training, more specifically clinical problem-solving. Further questions were answered using a 1-10 Likert scale (1: least useful and 10: extremely useful). The median score when asked for overall usefulness of the webinars in general was 8 (interquartile range/IQR: 2). The median response when asked about utility of webinars in enhancing theoretical knowledge was 8 (IQR: 2) and the median for utility of webinar-based teaching programs in enhancing practical knowledge/surgical learning was also 8 (IQR: 2). The median score when asked about the utility of the webinar programs in acquiring skills for writing research papers/thesis was 7 (IQR: 3). Connectivity issues, audio/voice issues, and the long duration of webinars were some of the problems faced while attending webinars.

CONCLUSIONS:

Ophthalmology trainees in India found online teaching programs and webinars to be useful in enhancing their theoretical knowledge and practical skills/surgical learning. Administrators and educational institutes should tailor online teaching programs as per the needs and preferences of the residents.
Asymptotic monotonicity of the orthogonal speed and rate of convergence for semigroups of holomorphic self-maps of the unit disc
Authors: Bracci Filippo , Cordella Davide , Kourou Maria
Published: June 2021

We show that the orthogonal speed of semigroups of holomorphic selfmaps of the unit disc is asymptotically monotone in most cases. Such a theorem allows to generalize previous results of D. Betsakos and D. Betsakos, M. D. Contreras and S. Díaz-Madrigal and to obtain new estimates for the rate of convergence of orbits of semigroups.
Seasonal Variations in Haematological Parameters and Body Composition of Labeo rohita (Rohu) and Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal Carp) in River Indus, District Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Authors: Habib Syed Sikandar , Fazio Francesco , Naz Saira , Arfuso Francesca , Piccione Giuseppe , Rehman Hameed Ur , Achakzai Wali Muhammad , Uddin Muhammad Nazir , Rind Khalid Hussain , Rind Nadir Ali
Published: June 2021

The seasonal effect on haematology and body composition of Rohu and Mrigal carp were evaluated. Fifty-four fish of each species (Rohu length and weight 28.00±0.34 cm and 385±3.40 g; Mrigal carp length and weight 29.48±0.24 cm and 393±5.48 g) were collected from the Dera Ismail Khan. The values of WBCs (9.31 and 8.41×106 mm-3), RBCs (2.37 and 2.12×106 mm-3), Hb (9.58 and 8.78) and HCT (38.06 and 36.04 %) of Rohu and Mrigal carp were higher in summer whereas declined in winter (P<0.05). The MCV, MCH and MCHC of both species were higher (P<0.05) in winter, and decreased during summer. The moisture content of both Rohu and Mrigal carp was higher during winter followed by spring and lower in summer season. Lipid and protein content of both species were higher (P<0.05) in summer and lower in winter. The moisture content, proteins and lipid were found higher in Rohu than Mrigal carp. According to the findings, it was concluded that the water quality parameters vary seasonally which in turn impacts on body physiology of fish species.
Evaluation of Commercial Rapid Lateral Flow Tests, Alone or in Combination, for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing
Authors: Fischer Peter U. , Fischer Kerstin , Curtis Kurt C. , Huang Yuefang , Fetcho Nicole , Goss Charles W. , Weil Gary J.
Published: June 2021

Antibody tests can be tools for detecting current or past severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 [coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)]) infections. Independent test evaluations are needed to document the performance with different sample sets. We evaluated six lateral flow assays (LFAs) and two laboratory-based tests (EUROIMMUN-SARS-CoV-2 ELISA and Abbott-Architect-SARS-CoV-2-IgG). We tested 210 plasma samples from 89 patients diagnosed with acute COVID-19. These samples were collected at different time points after the onset of symptoms. In addition, 80 convalescent plasma samples, and 168 pre-pandemic samples collected from adults in the United States and in Africa were tested. LFA performance varied widely, and some tests with high sensitivity had low specificity. LFA sensitivities were low (18.8–40.6%) for samples collected 0 to 3 days after symptom onset, and were greater (80.3–96.4%) for samples collected > 14 days after symptom onset. These results are similar to those obtained by ELISA (15.6% and 89.1%) and chemiluminescent microparticle assay (21.4% and 93.1%). The range of test specificity was between 82.7% and 97%. The combined use of two LFAs can increase specificity to more than 99% without a major loss of sensitivity. Because of suboptimal sensitivity with early COVID-19 samples and background reactivity with some pre-pandemic samples, none of the evaluated tests alone is reliable enough for definitive diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. However, antibody testing may be useful for assessing the status of the epidemic or vaccination campaign. Some of the LFAs had sensitivities and specificities that were comparable to those of more expensive laboratory tests, and these may be useful for seroprevalence surveys in resource-limited settings.
Umiejętność operowania wiedzą i wyższe funkcje poznawcze uczniów edukacji domowej
Authors: Kielar-Turska Maria , Duplaga Anita
Published: June 2021

The Ability to Operate Knowledge and Higher Cognitive Functions of Home Education Students The presented research examined the relationship between the use of knowledge, the development level of higher cognitive functions and the type of education. Research was conducted on two groups of third grade students: homeschoolers and public school students (28 children in each of the groups). Students were paired by sex and factors connected to the family environment. Ability to operate knowledge was tested by The original Reading Comprehension Test and the level of development of executive functions (inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility and planning) was measured by a set of tasks from Inquisit computer program. Results show that homeschoolers use and utilize their knowledge better than public school students. They comprehend meaning of words more efficiently, understand cause-effect relations better and use relations of superiority-inferiority more efficiently. However, the results connected with executive functions do not show any dominance of any of groups. Ability of inhibition and planning is similar for homeschoolers and public students. Public school students have higher level of memory development whereas homeschoolers dominate in the category of flexibility. The presented results are material for a discussion on the role of the educational system in the development of late childhood students. They can also be used to consider the assessment of the value of home education.
Planned Obsolescence, Total Quality, Zero Defects and Global Competition
Authors: Brondoni Silvio
Published: June 2021

A global firm's success is conditioned by its ability to manage the system of intangible corporate assets (corporate culture, corporate identity, and information system) and intangible product assets (product design, brand equity and pre/after-sales services). Corporate imitation and innovation processes are a primary condition to compete in global markets and entail identifying and proposing design management products with 'new' features that change over time and space. Product design defines the functions that qualify a product or service to identify and organise the distinctive specifications of the firm’s offer, and develop goods and services based on the analysis of competition and demand needs (customer satisfaction). Competitive design management can be oriented towards different forms of flexible production (The Fourth Industrial Revolution), specifically related to products based on planned obsolescence, total quality, or a rigid competitive philosophy of zero defects.
Cultural experiences in virtual environments: the drivers of satisfaction
Authors: Bellini Nicola , Bergamasco Massimo , Brehonnet Rémi , Carrozzino Marcello , Lagier Joëlle
Published: June 2021

This article presents the results of an interdisciplinary research work on the emergence and impact of virtual technologies on the valorization of cultural experience. After reviewing the literature on immersive museography and the concepts of immersion, interaction and social interaction within a cultural experience, we focus our analysis on the drivers of the users’ satisfaction through a three-step research path. Firstly, we realized a preliminary qualitative overview of users’ reactions to virtual environments in a series of selected cultural experiences. Secondly, we designed a model focusing on immersion and social interaction as the two potentially critical drivers of satisfaction. Thirdly, we realized a quantitative study of a project concerning an intangible cultural asset. The results of this study give evidence to the link between immersion and emotion and emphasize the essential mediating role of social interaction. These conclusions are consistent with present technological and market trends, concerning the integration of virtual reality and social networks.
Retailing 4.0: The New Era of E-commerce in Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Authors: Fornari Edoardo , Grandi Sebastiano , Fornari Daniele
Published: June 2021

The arrival of the online channel has initiated a new cycle in competitiveness among retailers characterized by shoppers’ increasing nomadism around physical and digital touch points. The present work adopts a supply-side analytical approach to highlight drivers and perspectives of e-commerce development within the grocery sector. Research results emphasize that: (i) online-native retailers hold a well-established position of leadership worldwide and thus fundamentally influence e-grocery dynamics as a whole; (ii) the e-commerce channel is characterized by profit margins that are significantly lower than store-based channel ones. This represents the main limitation to online grocery sales growth, above all for offline-native retailers who maintain core business in their bricks & mortar stores.
The Hidden Side of 3D Printing in Management and Business Studies
Authors: Pascucci Federica , Perna Andrea , Runfola Andrea , Gregori Gian Luca
Published: June 2021

3D printing is stimulating a flourishing academic debate. This is witnessed by both the increasing number of scientific contributions and of ad-hoc conferences and workshops organized at national and international levels. Although this rising attention, it seems that the major part of studies has roots in technical areas such as engineering and materials science, while only a minor part of the available studies face the 3D printing from a business and management perspectives. Hence, this article focuses on two main issues: (1) understanding what the current business/management themes are related to 3D printing; (2) identifying the theoretical and managerial implications concerning 3D printing. Recurring to a systematic literature review of published academic articles, this paper identifies and discusses five main thematic areas and consequent implications.
De qué hablamos cuando decimos que la renta básica es (o no) justa: sobre liberalismos y republicanismos
Authors: Raventós Pañella Daniel
Published: June 2021

En este articulo se explica la distinción entre el liberalismo político y el liberalismo académico. Se desarrolla una triple distinción del republicanismo: el histórico (democrático y oligárquico) y el neorepublicanismo académico. Se explica alguna confusión que surge cuando se abordan cuestiones tan básicas y habituales en la literatura académica como son la neutralidad y la virtud. Y se realiza una justificación republicano-democrática de la renta básica. Especialmente, se aborda desde esta perspectiva lo que la renta básica podría significar para la clase trabajadora y las mujeres.
El pensamiento político verde
Authors: León-Jiménez Fernando
Published: June 2021

El riesgo que representa la acción humana del hombre moderno sobre el planeta es real y grave. En reacción a esta nueva realidad, los movimientos políticos verdes defienden un cambio de mentalidad. Parten de planteamientos esencialmente éticos y no tecnológicos, porque la raíz del problema es moral. En un plano político, defienden que hay que dignificar a la Naturaleza como sujeto de derechos, y proponen avanzar desde el tradicional «Pacto Social» a un nuevo «Pacto Natural» con el Planeta, descargando una especial responsabilidad en la defensa de estos valores sobre los científicos. Por fin, sostienen una economía sostenible que acepte los límites naturales del crecimiento, una solidaridad humanizada y ambiental con los países pobres y un cuadro de sanciones ambientales adecuado que no se olvide de las acciones de promoción.
La izquierda orteguiana
Authors: López-Baroni Manuel Jesús
Published: June 2021

Ortega es el filósofo más señero del liberalismo español y la Falange el partido más simbólico de la extrema derecha española. Esta afirmación, que representa la versión oficial de nuestra historia, deja en el limbo una anomalía irresuelta, y es la de cómo y por qué pudieron los falangistas, un movimiento de raíz fascista, inspirarse en Ortega. Liberales y falangistas temían que la clase obrera sucumbiera ante los encantos del llamado socialismo real. Con objeto de evitarlo Ortega propuso un modelo socioeconómico, el capitalismo de Estado, que deslumbró a los falangistas. Pero para atraerse a la clase obrera era preciso mimetizar el discurso socialista.
Desafio da imagem
Authors: Silva Vanessa Thomazini da , Aoyama Elisa Mitsuko
Published: June 2021

A botânica, muitas vezes, é vista como matéria escolar árida e entediante. Pensando neste panorama objetivou-se o desenvolvimento e análise de uma sequência didática que promovesse o estudo da botânica por meio do uso da linguagem fotográfica. O estudo foi realizado por intermédio de pesquisa-ação em um colégio de um município do Estado do Espírito Santo com duas turmas de terceira série do ensino médio regular abrangendo 61 alunos. As informações levantadas foram tratadas através de análise de conteúdo em uma abordagem qualitativa. Considerando os pressupostos teóricos e através da execução da sequência didática foi possível demonstrar que são grandes as potencialidades do uso da fotografia para o ensino de botânica podendo ser empregadas em diversas outras áreas.
Educação sexual
Authors: Morais Nívea Aparecida Alves de , Guimarães Zara Faria  Sobrinha , Menezes João Paulo Cunha de
Published: June 2021

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar como a temática sexualidade é abordada nas escolas pelos professores de biologia do ensino médio. A pesquisa foi realizada com dez professores. A natureza da pesquisa foi qualitativa. Os resultados encontrados mostram que os professores, apesar dos obstáculos que dificultam a abordagem de temas relacionados à sexualidade, sabem da importância e necessidade de se debater essa temática com os estudantes, no entanto necessitam de recursos que os auxilie em suas práticas. Os resultados nos permitiram constatar, ainda, que a educação sexual é uma necessidade e, na opinião dos docentes, diz respeito a todos os professores, não devendo ser restrita aos docentes de biologia.
Desafios e potencialidades no ensino de ecologia na educação básica
Authors: Krizek João Pedro Ocanha , Muller Marcus Vinicius Dias Vieira
Published: June 2021

O ensino-aprendizado de ecologia apresenta desafios particulares. Somando-se a isso, a escassez de trabalhos que debatam essa questão contribui para uma defasagem no ensino dessa ciência. Portanto, pretendemos discutir nesse artigo alguns dos desafios do ensino de ecologia e estratégias que podem favorecer o ensino de conteúdos ecológicos na Educação Básica. Entre os desafios, discutimos aqueles proporcionados pela própria definição de ecologia, pelo conteúdo que deve ser ensinado, pela onipresença de erros conceituais e pela maneira de se ensinar a teoria ecológica. Já entre as estratégias que podem ser utilizadas no ensino de ecologia, propomos quatro: o ensino de cima para baixo, o uso de estudos de caso, o apelo à biofilia e a utilização de materiais de divulgação científica.
KURU SOĞAN ÜRETİMİ VE FİYAT İLİŞKİSİNİN ARDL SINIR TESTİ VE ALMON MODELİ İLE TESPİT EDİLMESİ: ÖRÜMCEK AĞI TEOREMİ
Authors: GÜMÜŞSOY Feride Gülsüm
Published: June 2021

Bu çalışmada Türkiye için 1980-2017 yılları arası yıllık veriler kullanarak kuru soğanın örümcek ağı kuramına uygunluğu araştırılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda ARDL sınır testi yaklaşımı uygulanarak kuru soğan üretimi ile fiyatı arasında uzun dönemli ilişki saptanmıştır. Uzun dönemli ilişkinin saptanmasının ardından kısa ve uzun dönemli katsayılar elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca kuru soğan fiyatındaki dalgalanmaların piyasa denge düzeyine yaklaşma eğilimi içerisinde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. ARDL sınır testi yaklaşımı doğrultusunda uygun bulunan 3 gecikme uzunluğu için de Almon modeli uygulanarak her bir gecikme döneminde fiyatlardaki bir birimlik değişim karşısında üretimde ne kadar değişimin olabileceği saptanmıştır. Almon modeli ile elde edilen sonuçlara göre; fiyatlardaki %1’lik artışın t, t-1 ve t-2 döneminde üretimde pozitif artışa yol açmasına karşılık; t-3 dönemdeki fiyat artışı üretimi negatif yönde etkilemektedir.
Modelo psicoterapéutico EMDR aplicado a neurociencias
Authors: Pérez Pernillo Eslia Yesenia , Godínez Coz Carla Suyana
Published: June 2021

Las neurociencias han jugado un papel muy importante desde finales del siglo XX y los inicios del siglo XXI, en el estudio del comportamiento humano y el trauma psicológico, actualmente se cuenta con herramientas muy poderosas como las neuroimágenes para observar la actividad cerebral en tiempo real, estas permiten observar la actividad eléctrica y/o química de las áreas cerebrales que propician o no la regulación de la emocionalidad y el comportamiento. Se realizó una revisión y recolección de información de los últimos estudios realizados basándonos en fuentes confiables de consulta. La terapia EMDR es un modelo psicoterapéutico, fue descubierto y desarrollado por la doctora Francine Shapiro, en 1987.  Consta de 8 fases:  1. Historia 2. Preparación  3. Evaluación  4. Desensibilización  5. Instalación   6. Chequeo corporal 7. Cierre y 8. Reevaluación (Shapiro, 2017). Incluye un protocolo de las tres vertientes: Pasado – Presente - Futuro. Recientemente se han publicado datos importantes de resultados de investigaciones en las que se evidencia el cambio en la activación de las áreas cerebrales antes, durante y después de la terapia EMDR. Propiciando el alivio del sufrimiento humano generado por trauma psicológico.
Penerapan Algoritma Greedy Dalam Pencarian Jalur Terpendek Pada Masjid–Masjid Di Kota Samarinda
Authors: Nova Arviantino Fariszal , Gata Windu , Kurniawati Laela , Setiawan Yusuf Arif , Priansyah Dedi
Published: June 2021

Pencarian jalur terpendek pada masjid – masjid di kota Samarinda sangat diperlukan oleh ustadz, kyai maupun ulama yang ingin mengadakan safari dakwah. Selain itu juga diperlukan oleh instansi terkait seperti kementerian agama yang ingin melakukan kunjungan dengan tujuan pendataan masjid. Algoritma greedy bekerja dengan menccari titik bobot yang terkecil dengan menghitung jalur yang dilewati dan tergantung dari bobot tahapan yang telah dilewati serta bobot pada tahap itu sendiri. Penelitian ini menguji algoritma greedy pada 7 masjid di tengah kota Samarinda yang sering dikunjungi untuk safari dakwah maupun aktivitas lainya.
Penerapan Finite State Automata pada Vending Machine dalam Melakukan Transaksi Pengembalian Buku di Perpustakaan
Authors: Riduan Achmad Refi , Septiana Fahmi Fadillah , Syamsi Nur , Prakoso Bobby Suryo , Novitasari Hafifah Bella
Published: June 2021

Revolusi Industri 4.0 dan Society 5.0 menuntut untuk terus mengembangkan bidang teknologi dan sumber daya manusia dalam seluruh ranah kehidupan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memadukan antara teknologi dan upaya peningkatan literasi, dalam hal ini membahas tentang penerapan finite automata pada vending machine untuk mempermudah transaksi pengembalian buku di perpustakaan. Metode penelitian yakni melakukan penggambaran Finite State Automata menggunakan Non-deterministic Finite Automata, perancangan Diagram State mengenai fitur-fitur dan desain tampilan antarmuka saat Vending Machine diimplementasikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Non-deterministic Finite Automata pada desain Vending Machine pengembalian buku di perpustakaan dapat mempermudah transaksi pengembalian buku di perpustakaan.
Morphological and Osteometric Analysis of the Skull in Abaza goats (Capra aegagrus)
Authors: DALGA Semine , ASLAN Kadir
Published: June 2021

This study presents osteological measurements and morphological descriptions of the Abaza goat skull. In total, 18 osteometric parameters of 10 Abaza goat skulls were measured. As a result, the mean skull length was determined as 20.82±1.4 cm, cranial length as 11.67±0.7 cm, facial length as 11.65±1.5 cm, skull index as 51.01±1.8 cm, cranial index as 50.5±7.5 cm, facial index as 71.0±8.1 cm and foramen magnum index as 106.7±13.7 cm respectively. In four skulls major intra-corneal protuberance was found on frontal bone, while in others (six skull) a deep fossa was observed. Prominent facial tuberosity was located dorsal to the 3rd-4th cheek tooth. İnfraorbital foramen in four skulls was single one it her side which was dorsally located to the junction of the first and second upper premolar tooth, in the others had partition. Paracondylar process down wards one it her side and its not same level of the occipital condyle. As a result, morphological and osteometric data were obtained on the skull of Abaza goats. The data obtained were compared with other studies in the literature.
Changes in Hematological Parameters Associated with Vaginal Hyperplasia and Vaginal Tumors in Bitches
Authors: GÜNAY UÇMAK Zeynep , ERDOĞAN BAMAÇ Özge
Published: June 2021

The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes in clinical, hematological and histopathological parameters of the bitches with vaginal hyperplasia (VH), vaginal tumors (VT) and healthy reproductive tract (H), respectively. The study groups formed as; group VH (n=9), group VT (n=10) and group H (n=13). All bitches were examined clinically (vaginal cytology, vaginoscopy), hematologically and histopatologically. The bitches in group H were in anestrus and the bitches in group VH and group VT were in oestrus. Reduced levels of RBC, HGB, HCT and increase in WBC were detected in group VT. The averages of HGB level in group VH was tended to be lower than group H (P=0.05) while the averages of HCT level in group VH was significantly lower than to group H. The averages of RBC, HGB, HCT and WBC were not significantly associated with the degree of vaginal fold prolapse (VFP) (P>0.05) while the averages of PLT and PCT in bitches with type 2 VH were tended to be higher than type 3 VH (P=0.07). The histopathological examination of the vaginal masses in group VH revealed thickening of squamous epithelium and significantly loose and edematous connective tissue in the lamina propria. Histological diagnosis of the tumors in group VT were fibroma (n=4), leiomyoma (n=3), peripheral nerve sheath tumor (n=1), transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) (n=1) and leiomyosarcoma (n=1). In conclusion, hematological changes in bitches with vaginal mass were evaluated and mild anemia and leukocytosis were determined in bitches with VH and VT. To our knowledge, this is the first study that demonstrates the detection of mild anemia in bitches with VH and the differences in PLT and PCT related to the degree of VFP.
The Role of Internal and External Migration on Rural Poverty Alleviation In Pakistan: A Case Study of Multan District
Authors: Shah Salyha Zulfiqar Ali , Farooq Fatima , Chaudhry Imran Sharif , Asghar Muhammad Muzammil
Published: June 2021

Migration has become an important part of the current global economy. People migrate from their homes for different purposes although this study endeavors to estimate the role of internal and external migration on poverty alleviation in rural areas of the Multan district. Binary logistic regression is applied to the data of 170 rural households. Poverty has been measured by the headcount index, poverty gap, and squared poverty gap, estimates show the high incidence of poverty in rural areas of Multan district. The findings reveal that rural to urban migration, foreign remittances, educational attainment of the household head, household head age and livestock population turn out to be discouraging aspects of poverty while physical disability and household size turn out to be encouraging aspects of poverty. To eradicate poverty easiness in internal and external migration should be ensured by the government.
TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF LEFT ATRIAL THROMBUS IN PATIENTS OF RHEUMATIC SEVERE MITRAL STENOSIS WITH NEGATIVE RESULT ON TRANSTHORACIC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Authors: Khan Tariq Mehmood , Akhtar Ammar , Farid Muhammad Ikram , Hashmi Kashif Ali , Bhutta Muhammad Masud Iqbal
Published: June 2021

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the frequency of clot in left atrium by transesophageal echocardiographic diagnostic procedure (TEE) in patients with rheumatic severe mitral stenosis (MS) in those patients in whom transthoracic echocardiographic diagnostic procedure (TTE) did not observe any clot in left thrombus.

Methodology: The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 369 patients with rheumatic severe MS. Patients having mitral valve are of 1.5 cm2 or less planned for PMV were included in study. Non-cooperative patients were excluded. It was decided to do TEE on a similar day before the intervention to assess LA thrombus.

Results: The mean age of the included patients was 45.65 ±11.54 years. There were 122 (33.1%) male patients and 247 (66.9%) female patients. In this study, clot in LA was diagnosed in 29.5% patients having negative TTE. LA clot was found in 33 male patients (30.3%) and 76 female patients (69.7%).

Conclusion: There is a high risk of missing LA thrombus on transthoracic echocardiography, therefore we recommend performing TEE in patients with normal TTE study before the procedure.
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE ON CT-CORONARY ANGIOGRAM – COMPARISON BETWEEN DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC POPULATION
Authors: Zaffar Muhammad Zubair , Akhtar Ammar , Bukhari Syed Naseem Iqbal , Minhas Rashid
Published: June 2021

Objective: To evaluate the CT coronary angiograms of patients presenting with symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as to compare the results between the diabetics and non-diabetics.

Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Cardiology department of Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Multan. One hundred and fifty nine patients with history of symptoms of CAD and no previous history of myocardial infarction or revascularization were included in study. The conventional risk factors were noted and 64 slice multi detector CT coronary angiogram was done on all patients. Total calcium score and number of segments with disease, obstructive disease and non-obstructive disease were noted. Results were compared among diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

Results: Mean age of the patients was 50.54±7.90 years. Out of 159 patients 118(74.2%) were males and 41 (25.8%) were females. Diabetic patients were 101(63.5%), 64 (40.3%) were hypertensive, 39(24.5%) were smokers, 24.5% (n=39) had positive family history, 18.2% (n=29) were obese and 13.8% (n=22) had dyslipidemia. There was no coronary artery disease in 40 (25.2%) patients while 91 (57.2%) patients had obstructive and 28 (17.6%) patients had non-obstructive disease. 83. 1% diabetics had obstructive CAD and 12.0% of non diabetic patients had obstructive CAD. Mean number of obstructive segments in diabetic patients are 2.36±1.23.

Conclusion: CAD was more prevalent in diabetic patients and CAD is easily predicted by non-invasive technique of CT coronary angiography.
PATTERN OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASES IN PATIENTS UNDER 40 YEARS OF AGE WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
Authors: Balouch Iram Jehan , Ahmed Iftikhar , Farooq Faiza , Raza Syed Ahsan , Soomro Najia Aslam , Khan Muhammd Nauman , Sial Jawaid Akbar , Karim Musa
Published: June 2021

Objectives: To determine the pattern of coronary artery diseases (CAD) in patients under 40 years of age with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) presenting at Hyderabad Satellite Center of National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD), Pakistan.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at cardiology department of the NICVD, Hyderabad Satellite Center. Both male and female patients, between 18 to 40 years of age, diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and undergone coronary angiography were included in this study. Angiographic patterns in terms of extent of the disease (number of diseased vessels and localization of lesion) were assessed.

Results: Total of 220 young patients included. Patients were predominantly male (91.8%) with the mean age of 35.3 ± 5 years. Smoking was observed 30.5% followed by hypertension (24.5%) and positive family history of CAD (19.1%). A majority of the patients (79.1%) were diagnosed as with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI) as the most common (57.3%) type of MI. Most of the patients (70%) had single vessel diseases (SVD) with left anterior descending artery (LAD) as the most commonly diseases vessel (53.6%). Nine (4.1%) patients had significant left main disease and 6.4% had non-obstructive CAD.

Conclusion: The common clinical presentation of ACS in younger patients is STEMI. Smoking is the commonest risk factor followed by hypertension and family history of CAD. More than 2/3rd of the young patients are expected to have single vessel diseases with LAD as the most commonly diseased vessel.
CLINICAL FINDINGS AND MATERNAL OUTCOME OF PREGNANT PATIENTS WITH VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
Authors: Sachdewani Rajkumar , Soomro Shoaibunisa , Rathi Nand Lal , Abro Kousar , Bhutto Abdul Qadir , Shaukat Faizan
Published: June 2021

Objectives: Pregnancy is associated with significant hemodynamic changes that may aggravate valvular heart disease and increase the risk of thrombo-embolic events. Valvular heart disease accounts for approximately a quarter of the cardiac diseases complicating pregnancy and is an important cause of maternal mortality, posing many challenges in management. In this study, we have evaluated the risk factors, clinical presentation, ECG, and X-ray findings in pregnant women with valvular disorder.

Methodology: This study was conducted in cardiology unit of Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College (GMMMC), Sukkur in close association with gynecology department from January 2019 to December 2019. Thirty (30) pregnant women who were diagnoses with valvular disorder based on clinical presentation were enrolled in study after informed consent.

Results: In our study the most common valvular disorder identified was mitral regurgitation in 17 (56.6%), followed by mitral stenosis in 14 (46.6%) participants. Fourteen (46.6%) pregnant women had multiple valvular disorder. The most common clinical symptom was shortness of breath (93.6%), followed by palpitation (30%). In Chest X-ray, the most common finding was cardiomegaly in 20 (66.6%) pregnant women. In ECG, the most common finding was left ventricular enlargement (36.6%), Left Axis Deviation in 11 (36.6%) followed by left atrial enlargement (30%).

Conclusion: Valvular disorders are not uncommon in pregnant women in Pakistan. Women with risk factors should be identified and should have periodically screening of symptoms to diagnosis valvular heart disease during pregnancy at early stage. Cardiologists should be involved in the management of these patients.
IN-HOSPITAL AND SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES OF ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE THROMBOEMBOLIC OCCLUSION OF THE SUPERİOR MESENTERİC ARTERY
Authors: Can Yusuf , Kocayiğit Ibrahim , Aksoy Muhammed Necati Murat , Akın Emrah , Kamburoglu Muhammed Burak , Kılıc Harun , Akdemir Ramazan
Published: June 2021

Objectives: To investigate the outcome of endovascular treatment in acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery.

Methodology: Eighteen consecutive patients who underwent endovascular treatment in acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery from January 2013 to September 2019 were included in the study. Thirty-day mortality, avoidance of laparotomy, angiographic success, length of hospital stay and complication rates were assessed.

Results: The patients were 46 to 87 (70.5 ± 13.0) year-old, and 9 (50%) were male. In our study, 30-day mortality rate was 33.3%. The remaining patients were discharged uneventfully. Our complete and partial success rates was 61.1% and 38.9% respectively on angiographic assessment. The mean length of hospital stay was 7.8 ± 5.0 days in the remaining patients. Short bowel syndrome, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation support or renal failure requiring dialysis were not observed in remaining patients. Laparotomy was needed for eight patients after endovascular treatment.

Conclusion: The data showed that endovascular treatment is a technically feasible, effective and reliable alternative treatment method in a selected group of patients with acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery.
CORONARY ARTERY FISTULA IN ELDERLY PATIENT WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Vo Quan , Vu Hong , Dinh Thanh
Published: June 2021

Coronary artery fistulas are congenital or acquired abnormality connections between coronary arteries and other structures. Most patients with coronary fistulas are asymptomatic. An 80-year-old man complained of exercise-induced chest pain. A coronary angiogram on PCI and CTA confirmed stenosis on LAD and a large fistula between the coronary artery and the anterior side of the main pulmonary artery. A transcatheter procedure was successfully conducted. In patients with symptomatic fistula or cases with a complication, cardiac intervention is recommended as the primary treatment. Percutaneous catheterization is the preferred treatment.
TÜBİTAK Yayınlarından Meraklı Minik Dergisinin Fen Kavramları Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: AKSÜT Pelin
Published: June 2021

Bu araştırmada, Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (TÜBİTAK) tarafından okul öncesi dönem çocuklarına yönelik yayınlanan Meraklı Minik dergisinde fen kavramlarına ne düzeyde yer verildiğinin incelemesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2013-2020 yıllarında yayınlanan Meraklı Minik dergisine ait 96 sayı oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Doküman inceleme yolu ile toplanan verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırmada ölçüt örnekleme ile belirlenen Meraklı Minik dergisinin belirtilen sayıları 2013 MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı’nda yer alan kavram listesindeki fen kavramları açısından incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda bu dergilerin tamamının tema ve konularının fen kavramları ile ilişkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Dergilerdeki fen kavramlarının en çok sırası ile zıt kavramlar temasında (f=66) yer alan kavramlar olduğu gözlenmiş olup sırası ile duyu (f=27), boyut (f=17), zaman (f=16), renk (f=13), duygu (f=7) ve miktar (f=1) temaları olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra incelenen dergilerin konularının en çok mevsimler, hayvanlar, bitkiler, taşıtlar, araç-gereç başlıkları altında yer aldığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. İncelenen dergilerde ele alınan tema ve konuların 2013 MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programında yer alan fen kavramları ile uyumlu olduğuna ulaşılmıştır. Bunlar ışığında, araştırma sonucunda, Meraklı Minik dergisinin tema ve konularının fen kavramlarına ilişkin içerik özellikleri bakımından uygun olduğu ve okul öncesi öğretmenleri için öğrenme sürecinde fen kavram öğretimi bağlamında kullanılabileceği söylenebilir.
Dificuldades e potencialidades de líderes introvertidos em uma indústria de eletrodomésticos: um estudo de caso
Authors: Pinto Tavares Rayane , Silva Fabiula Meneguete Vides da
Published: June 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar as dificuldades e potencialidades do líder introvertido em uma indústria. O presente artigo é fundamentado nos moldes de uma pesquisa qualitativa. A população engloba dez pessoas nos respectivos cargos: líderes, supervisores e gerentes da organização. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e, para interpretação, foi utilizada a análise de conteúdo. Recorrendo às análises, constatou-se que os líderes introvertidos são minoria uma vez que, do universo estudado, três líderes foram identificados. A percepção deles é voltada à valorização do ser humano e possuem a capacidade de ouvir e ter empatia. Como pontos a melhorar, podem-se destacar a dificuldade de aproximação com os demais colegas de trabalho, de cultivar amizades e a falta de valorização própria. Descobrir essas características possibilitou conhecer este perfil pouco valorizado e compreender que estes podem ser excelentes líderes tão somente por possuírem o perfil introvertido.