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EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF SMALL-SIZED SiO2 NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN A WATERBORNE ACRYLIC-AMINO VARNISH
Authors: Wu Jinping , Mao Jinxiang , Liu Hong , Cao Xichuan , Chen Minmin
Published: April 2024

In this study, we optimized the preparation of 100–160 nm monodispersed SiO2 nanoparticles and, through doping, investigated their effects on the physical properties of a water-based acrylic-amino varnish. First, using a non-fixed point feeding technique based on the half-batch sol-gel method, we enhanced the yield of small-sized monodispersed SiO2 nanoparticles. To reduce the cost of production and organic-matter pollution, we assessed certain solution parameters including tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), ethanol (ETOH) and ammonia in a single-reaction system. We found that the gloss, clarity, hardness, adhesion, and other physical properties of the acrylic-amino varnish were successfully enhanced through an addition of 1.2 % SiO2 nanoparticles.
EFFICIENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT THROUGH INTEGRATED WATER HYACINTH SYSTEMS: ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS IN CONCRETE
Authors: Ayyadurai Ananthakumar , Saravanan M. M. , Devi M.
Published: April 2024

This research focuses on enhancing water quality for concrete construction by utilizing treated wastewater from wetlands. The study employs a dual-stage treatment process involving charcoal and aggregate layers for primary treatment, followed by water hyacinths for secondary treatment. Investigating water hyacinths’ ability to absorb nutrients and contaminants from wastewater is a unique aspect of the study, offering a potential solution for soil and water remediation. Water hyacinths, especially stems and leaves, act as natural filters, effectively indicating heavy-metal pollution in tropical regions. The primary goal is heavy-metal removal from wastewater, allowing treated-water use in concrete production at varying proportions (20 %, 40 %, 60 %, 80 %, and 100 %). Silica fume at 15 % concentration is incorporated to enhance the concrete’s durability. Concrete specimens undergo thorough preparation and mechanical property evaluations, compared to conventional M20-grade concrete. The results reveal improvements in mechanical properties, particularly with 80 % treated wastewater in the mix. The dual-stage treatment process removes heavy metals, and the inclusion of silica fume enhances the concrete’s durability and resistance.
Spiritual Experiences, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Yoga Practitioners: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study in Germany
Authors: Büssing Arndt
Published: April 2024

The present study aimed to analyze the extent to which yoga practitioners (n = 784) live by their faith/spirituality and how this influences their perceived prosocial behaviors. For that purpose, the model of transformational spirituality was applied. This model assumes that people who experience the sacred in their lives change their attitudes and behaviors and take responsibility in the world. Data from this cross-sectional anonymous online survey with standardized questionnaires (e.g., Franciscan-Inspired Spirituality Questionnaire, Awe/Gratitude Scale, World Health Organization Five Well-Being Index) showed that for most of the enrolled yoga practitioners, yoga is a conscious way of life and a path of spiritual development. Thus, they search for the Divine in the world, live in accordance with their spiritual convictions, and regard their faith/spiritual convictions as an orientation in their lives. Moreover, they score highly on peaceful attitudes and respectful treatment of others, and on commitment to disadvantaged people and the environment. Although the frequency of asana (postural) or pranayama (breathwork) practices was only marginally related to the indicators of spirituality, the frequency of meditation and studying the philosophical background of yoga was weakly to moderately related to Spiritual Experiences, Awe/Gratitude, and Living by Faith. Respondents' well-being was best predicted by experiential aspects of spirituality, inner congruence/emotional involvement with yoga, and with yoga seen as a spiritual path (R2 = 0.21). Regression analyses (R2 = 0.32) further showed that participants' inner congruence with yoga practices could best be predicted by the experiential aspects of spirituality and, to a lesser extent, by the frequency of asana practices, duration of yoga practice, and Peaceful Attitude/Respectful Treatment. The core dimension of faith and the related experiential aspect of spirituality were thus crucial for the ways the enrolled yoga practitioners behave in the world and interact with others and the environment.
Pascal’s “Order of the Heart” in Phenomenological Value-Theory
Authors: Clemons Matthew
Published: April 2024

Among those enthused by Pascal’s pithy remark that “the heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing” are phenomenological value-theorists. What makes Pascal particularly attractive to these phenomenologists is the suggestion that the heart has reasons, and reasons of its own, which resonates with the quasi-cognitive function that they ascribe to feeling. Feelings apprehend values, which are genuine objects that display an essential order and a rank distinct from the objects of reason. In this paper, I introduce and evaluate Pascal’s reception in phenomenological axiology. I begin by reviewing the philosophical position that for the phenomenological value-theorists corresponds to the Pascalian notion of the order of the heart (I). I then turn to Pascal and explore the notion of the order of the heart, especially in relation to the order of reason, in his thought (II). Finally, I evaluate the legitimacy of the attribution of the phenomenological position to Pascal, arguing that, while there is not a perfect correspondence, there is an affinity that warrants the phenomenologists’ allusions to Pascal (III).
Suficiente luz y suficientes sombras. Descripción fenomenológica de la muerte de Cristo en los escritos de Blaise y Jacqueline Pascal
Authors: Palma Ramírez Manuel
Published: April 2024

Le Mystère de la mort de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, by Jacqueline Pascal, constitutes a work of interest, in which not only the literary virtues of Blaise Pascal’s sister are reflected, but also a glimpse of her “phenomenological” capacity. After an approach to the biography of this 17th century author, an analysis of the work and its philosophical and theological scope, in connection with the writings of Blaise Pascal, is presented, as a reference to her genius and the impact of the influence of Port-Royal’s thought.
Il «Scio cui credidi» pascaliano. Il senso di un sigillo
Authors: Bosco Domenico
Published: April 2024

This article delves into Blaise Pascal’s religious philosophy, focusing on his use of the phrase “Scio cui credidi” (I know whom I have believed) to explore his understanding of faith. It analyzes Pascal’s “Memorial” and the “Summary of the Life of Jesus Christ”, highlighting how Christ is central to Pascal’s belief system. The discussion reveals the transformational nature of Pascal’s faith, particularly after his mystical experience on November 23, 1654. This experience is crucial in understanding his shift from a philosophical to a deeply personal, Christ-centered faith. The article underscores Pascal’s journey from a scientific and philosophical perspective to an intimate, emotional resonance with Christian faith, demonstrating how his personal encounters with the divine profoundly shaped his religious perspective.
Un especialista en realismo político clásico y en la obra de Hans Kelsen: entrevista a Robert Schuett
Authors: Carrillo Salgado Augusto Fernando
Published: April 2024

Robert Schuett, a former career civil servant (2011-2022), is currently a non-resident professor in international relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, a visiting fellow at the Department of Political Science at the University of Salzburg, as well as an honorary member of the School of Governance and International Affairs at the University of Durham, England. Robert Schuett was awarded a master’s degree by research in 2005 and a PhD in 2009, both in Political Science from the School of Governance and International Affairs at Durham University; the supervisor of his doctoral thesis was John C. Williams (Durham University), and his external evaluators were Chris J. Brown (London School of Economics) and Richard Little (University of Bristol). In 2007, he completed a doctoral research stay at LUISS University in Rome and, in 2010, he was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, USA. He currently lives and works in Vienna.
Robert Schuett’s main areas of interest are political philosophy, international relations, and political methodology. He is particularly interested in the classical approach to political and legal theory, economics and society, ethics, and justice. Professor Robert Schuett has authored and edited numerous works, including Hans Kelsen’s Political Realism (2021), The Edinburgh Companion to Political Realism (2018), The Concept of the State in International Relations: Philosophy, Sovereignty, Cosmopolitanism (2015), and Political Realism, Freud, and Human Nature in International Relations: The Resurrection of the Realism Man (2010).
El municipio en la era digital: aspectos estratégicos fundamentales para la consolidación de los gobiernos modernos
Authors: Cruz Martínez Enrique
Published: April 2024

Este artículo tuvo como objeto el análisis de cómo la concepción tradicional que emana del derecho administrativo sobre la prestación de servicios públicos municipales ya no es suficiente para entender cómo se adapta a la época contemporánea de forma eficiente. Es por ello que, frente a una demanda más elevada en términos de calidad y eficiencia, es necesario fortalecer los instrumentos de gestión, de cara a la realidad que plantea el uso de la tecnología. La metodología fue cualitativa de corte original corto. Los resultados reflejan que ésta es una condicionante de la que depende si se pretende evolucionar hacia la consolidación de gobiernos modernos, por ello resulta indispensable ir más allá de la visión que tradicionalmente se tiene sobre la obligación de los municipios de asegurar servicios públicos. Se concluye que, uno de los problemas mayores, es que no es fácil atender todas las necesidades de la población, cuando existen diversos factores que impactan en la eficiencia de las autoridades municipales, es por ello que, resulta de suma trascendencia, considerar cómo la incorporación de instrumentos tecnológicos en la era digital puede proveer de más información, de más recursos presupuestales, procurando reducir la corrupción, pero sobre todo acercar a las autoridades con los ciudadanos.
Neuropathic pain and mood disorders in earthquake survivors with peripheral nerve injuries
Authors: Alaydin Halil Can , Bozdogan Gul Melisa , Paltaci Rumeysa , Arlier Zulfikar , Fidanci Halit , Yildiz Mehmet
Published: April 2024

Backround and purpose – Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, frequently result in mood disorders among affected individuals. It is established that neuropathic pain arising from traumatic neuropathies is also linked to mood disorders. This study investigates the influence of neuropathic pain on the development of mood disorders in earthquake survivors with peripheral nerve injuries, following the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023. Additionally, we aim to assess the electrophysiological aspects of neuropathic injuries in these survivors. Methods – The study comprised 46 earthquake survivors with electrophysiologically confirmed peripheral nerve injuries, with 39 trauma-free survivors serving as the control group. Neuropathic pain, anxiety and depression were assessed using the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results – Our findings revealed that the ulnar and peroneal nerves were the most commonly injured structures. Among the survivors with peripheral nerve injury, 31 out of 46 (67%) were found to experience neuropathic pain. Furthermore, plexopathy and multiple extremity injuries were associated with more severe neuropathic pain. However, there was no significant difference in anxiety and depression scores between the two groups and neuropathic pain was found to have no independent effect. Conclusion – The study indicates that the intensity of neuropathic pain varies based on the localization and distribution of peripheral nerve injuries. However, the presence of peripheral nerve damage or neuropathic pain was not directly associated with HADS scores, suggesting that mood disorders following disasters may have multifactorial causes beyond physical trauma.
Akut epiduralis haematoma kezelése arteria meningea media embolisatióval, esetismertetés és irodalmi áttekintés
Authors: Oláh Benedek , Oláh Csaba Zsolt
Published: April 2024

Az akut epiduralis haematoma kezelése a minél korábbi műtét, a vérzésforrás megszüntetése és a haematoma evakuálása. Kis epiduralis vérzés esetén szigorú neurológiai és radiológiai követés szükséges. Az esetek jelentős százalékában ilyenkor is nyílt műtétet kell végezni néhány napon belül. Kis epiduralis vérzések esetén alternatív megoldásként szóba jön az arteria meningea media embolisatiója. Az arteria meningea media embolisatio irodalmát tekintjük át, és bemutatjuk az első ilyen jellegű kezelésünket. Esetismertetésünk az első európai tanulmány, mely során az akut epiduralis haematoma kezelése arteria meningea media embolisatiója által valósult meg. Esetünk az első olyan közlemény, ami arról számol be, hogy egy beteget egy éven belül akut epiduralis vérzés miatt mind nyílt műtéttel, mind endovascularis módon kezeltek.
Catch them early and treat them Young: Early Orthodontic treatment in developing Class II cases, a review and case report
Authors: Nakib Ali Asger , Mandal Bibek Kr.
Published: April 2024

Developing Class II malocclusion is relatively a common presentation in the mixed dentition stage. Early interception and treatment at an appropriate age can avoid a host of problems that may complicate future orthodontic treatment. This article highlights a case report and gives an insight regarding the topic.
Provisional Measures and democratic stability: the usage of executive orders to produce governance with a hostile legislative in Brazil
Authors: Santos Diogo De Almeida Viana , Santana Guilherme Saldanha
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é examinar como os decretos presidenciais de emergência (medidas provisórias) serviram como um instrumento de formulação de políticas para implementar políticas econômicas bem-sucedidas no Brasil, ajudando assim a legitimar a transição democratizante brasileira. A utilização de medidas provisórias em larga escala é medida e analisada. A crise econômica da década de 1970 pôs fim ao regime militar brasileiro. A incapacidade do regime democrático de resolver a crise da década de 1980 colocou em risco a continuação da democratização brasileira. Como poderia a democracia brasileira desfrutar de relativa estabilidade, à luz da violenta crise económica? Este artigo argumenta que a solução veio através da utilização de medidas provisórias para implementar uma política econômica eficaz. Ainda assim, a atividade legislativa presidencial pode ter um impacto negativo na consolidação das práticas e instituições democráticas. À medida que a legitimidade da democracia passou a ser associada ao sucesso do presidente na promoção do desenvolvimento econômico, a população brasileira começou a perceber o Congresso como desnecessário para o seu bem-estar. Dados detalhados sobre o uso de medidas provisórias no Brasil desde o início da transição democrática demonstram que as medidas provisórias que contornam o parlamento para administrar sistematicamente o orçamento federal e os impostos salvaram a democratização brasileira e podem, no longo prazo, prejudicá-la.
Implicações da covid-19 em cirurgiões-dentistas nos setores público e privado
Authors: Ferraz Gomes Cybelle , Da Silveira Gaspar Gabriela , Avani Silva Ceissler Cindy
Published: April 2024

Em março de 2020, a doença da covid-19 foi considerada uma pandemia pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, provocando diversas consequências nos aspectos pessoais e profissionais das equipes de saúde bucal. Objetivos: Analisar as implicações da pandemia da covid-19 em cirurgiões-dentistas nos setores público e privado de Pernambuco, considerando as suas respectivas atividades laborais, dados socioeconômicos e situação de saúde desses trabalhadores. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e analítico de corte transversal, desenvolvido por meio de levantamento de dados secundários no período de junho a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: Pode-se evidenciar que as questões relacionadas aos efeitos financeiros negativos para o setor privado e biossegurança insuficiente para o setor público reforçam a existência de desigualdades entre os sistemas de atuação dos profissionais de saúde bucal. Conclusões: É essencial a proposta de estratégias de suporte psicológico e financeiro para os profissionais de saúde bucal buscando o adequado restabelecimento aos serviços odontológicos, além da construção de políticas públicas voltadas para a valorização da odontologia e maior democratização do acesso à saúde bucal.
 
Palavras-chave: Odontologia; Covid-19; Saúde Bucal; Recursos Humanos em Saúde.
Amazônia solidária: educação popular e comunicação em saúde para o fortalecimento da vacinação nos territórios quilombolas, migrantes e ribeirinhos
Authors: Schweickardt Júlio Cesar , Guedes Thalita Renata O. das Neves , Santos Gercicley Rodrigues dos , Elias Adriana Lopes , Cardoso Vanessa Ramos , Freitas Joana Maria Borges de
Published: April 2024

O livro “Amazônia solidária: educação popular e comunicação em saúde para o fortalecimento da vacinação nos territórios quilombolas, migrantes e ribeirinhos” é produto do projeto Amazônia Solidário que teve como objetivo reforçar as estratégias de comunicação sobre a vacina de Covid-19 e outras. O caminho utilizado foi da Educação Permanente nos territórios do Amazonas e do Acre, construindo COM as comunidades e grupos os modos e as linguagens da comunicação de uma política tão maltratada na última gestão governamental. Vimos a potência criativa das comunidades que simplesmente precisou ser ouvida e apoiada na construção dos seus materiais. O projeto nos permitiu amazonizar o pensamento e as estratégias da saúde, significando um estar nos territórios ribeirinhos, quilombolas e dos migrantes na cidade como um modo de refletir sobre uma dimensão diferente da vida. O encontro com outros, com modos diferentes de ser e estar no mundo, numa outra relação entre os humanos e não humanos, na relação com o território das águas e da cidade, nos traz outras formas de viver na Amazônia. Os encontros nos territórios das pessoas, que vivem as relações com as águas, com as memórias, com os encantados, com a ancestralidade, nos fazem perceber que o ser e estar ultrapassa a lógica da subsistência do “viver melhor” e não do “viver bem”. Desse modo, desejamos que esse caminho, das águas, das estradas, das trilhas, possa ser fonte inspiradora da gestão das políticas públicas. Boa leitura!
News Reports on Indonesia’s Post-election 2024 from Selected National and International Newspaper: A Pragmatic Analysis
Authors: Pranoto Budi Eko
Published: April 2024

The Indonesia’s presidential election 2024, as one of the largest democratic nations, gained wide attention from both national and international media. This research carries out a pragmatic analysis of news report on the post-presidential election of Indonesia 2024 from selected national and international newspapers using Austin (1962) and Searle’s (1969) Speech Act Theory. 30 utterances were purposively taken from three newspapers (The Jakarta Post, The Guardian, and The New York Times). By implementing qualitative research method, this research analysis discussed three aspects of Speech Acts: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. The result of the analysis showed that there was obvious finding on the reporting style of newspapers on the election outcome. Based on the analysis, assertive statements were dominantly found as it is in line with the nature of newspaper style; present factual information impartially, aiding in neutral and concise reporting. Directive statements wielded figures’ influence and attitudes toward ongoing issues. Commissive speech acts conveyed promises, pledges, and accusations persuasively, while declarative ones declared figures’ initiatives and actions on issues. Expressive speech acts reflected collective societal feelings, particularly regarding election outcomes.
The Relationship between the Angiographic Atherosclerotic Burden and the Inflammatory Factors in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Tosun, M.D Veysel
Published: April 2024

Objective: Inflammation is a known pathophysiological feature that is common in both diabetes mellitus (DM) and atherosclerosis. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is an anti-atherogenic lipoprotein and has an inverse relationship with coronary artery disease (CAD). In the present study, the association between the severity of CAD and inflammatory parameters neutrophil to HDL (NHR), lymphocyte to HDL (LHR), and platelet to HDL (PHR) was investigated.
Methods: In this single-center prospective study, 98 diabetic (type 2 DM), and 320 non-diabetic CAD patients who underwent coronary angiography were enrolled. Baseline demographic characteristics were recorded, hematologic and biochemical samples were measured, the angiographic profile was analyzed, SYNTAX and Gensini scores were calculated for all patients.
Results: Hypertension and smoking rates and HbA1c were higher in the diabetic group (p:0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively). NHR, LHR, and PHR were significantly higher in the diabetic group compared with the non-diabetic group (p:0.007, p:0.002, p:0.005, respectively). The diabetic group had higher SYNTAX and Gensini scores (p<0.001 for both). NHR, LHR, PHR, age, and hemoglobin were positively correlated with both SYNTAX and Gensini scores in the correlation analysis. Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that NHR, LHR, SYNTAX and Gensini scores were found to be independent predictors of DM in CAD patients.
Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that the inflammatory parameters NHR, LHR, and PHR and atherosclerotic burden parameters SYNTAX and Gensini scores were worsening in diabetic patients. NHR, LHR, and PHR were significantly associated with higher SYNTAX and Gensini scores in diabetic and nondiabetic patients.
ALT and AST- New Prognostic Markers of COVID-19 in India
Authors: Bihari Ritwiz , Mishra Ayushi , Kumar Pradeep , Pandey Sudhakar , Thacker Anup k
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected India ruthlessly, and high mortality has been observed in all age groups. The city of Lucknow was severely affected, and many patients were admitted to our hospital during the second wave, which occurred from April to May 2021. In the present study, we investigated the association between the level of ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) and AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) with the other biomarkers (serum CRP, ferritin, and D-dimer) COVID-19 patients’ mortality.

Method: Clinical and laboratory data from 80 consecutive cases meeting inclusion criteria were obtained from the records of patients with SARS Cov-2 infection admitted to Neuro ICU Medanta Hospital Lucknow. Patients were divided into two groups. The first group had data from patients who were discharged (control group), and the second group had data from patients who succumbed to death (case group). The data was analyzed by independent-sample t-test using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20 software.

Result: It was observed that clinical features and co-morbidity were similar in both groups except for diabetes, which was more prevalent in the deceased group (p 0.01). A study of investigated biomarker levels (CRP, FERRITIN, D-DIMER, ALT, AST) in two groups revealed that raised ALT and AST levels (> 1000 u/l) were very frequent in the deceased group and the difference was statistically very significant ALT (P< 0.001), AST (P<0.005). A similar pattern was found in other biomarkers. So ALT and AST > 1000 u/L can be used as biomarkers for high mortality. It is economical, easy to perform, and widely available too.
The Possibility of Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Large Ovarian Dermoid Cyst in Young Age
Authors: Oh Sung-Tack , Choi Bum-Chae
Published: April 2024

Study Object: To evaluate the possibility of laparoscopic cystectomy for large ovarian dermoid cyst in young age. Laparotomy usually has been performed for it due to small abdomen and spillage.
Materials and Methods: The patients below 15 years-old were 33 of 71 patients. Large cyst (above 6 cm) were 15 of 33 patients. Intervention: The cysts classified to type A and type B according to contents. Type A has more fluid content than thick non-fluid content, and type B is opposite. In type A, cystectomy was modified to minimize the spillage of content by aspiration and suture before dissection of cyst and by immediate suction with suture for rupture. In below 15 years-old, Type A was 27 of 33 patients (81.8%) compared to 5 of 38 (13.2%) in older age (p<0.01).
Results: In type A cysts during the operation, no rupture was 28 of 32 patients (87.5%) and ruptures but no spillage to abdomen were 4 (12.5%) and spillage case was none. However, in type B (p<0.05), no rupture was 23 of 39 (58.2%) and rupture but no spillage was 13 of 34.2 (34.2%) and the spillage was 3 of 39 (7.6%). In patients below 15 years-old, all 15 patients with cysts above 6 cm were type A compared to 12 of 18 (66.7%) with the smaller cysts (p<0.01). The spillage rates in below 16 years-old were no rupture 1 of 33 (3.0%), ruptures but no spillage 3 of 33 (88%) compared to in 38 older age patients (12.6%, 34.4% and 53%; p<0.05).
Conclusions: Large dermoid cysts in young age has more fluid contents and modified operation to minimize spillage can be possible. Therefore, even in large dermoid cyst of young age, laparoscopic cystectomy is possible and sometimes easier than old age.
Prevalence Of Opportunistic Infections Among People Living With HIV In Osogbo, Osun State
Authors: Jesuferanmi Tayo Oladapo , Jesutomi Eniola Oladapo , Obukohwo Oyovwi Mega , Opeyemi Oladunmi , Teju Jolayemi
Published: April 2024

This study aims to identify common opportunistic infections and their prevalence among people living with HIV in Osogbo, Osun state, who are receiving treatments for the HIV virus, which has spread widely. A mixed study design was employed, including a hospital-based retrospective study and a Key Informant Interview. The retrospective study involved 280 HIV patients at State Specialists Hospital Asubiaro SSHA Osogbo, Nigeria, and collected socio-demographic, opportunistic infection diagnosis, and viral load test results. The study also included a Key Informant Interview with six health workers in the HIV care unit. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests, while qualitative data was analyzed using a thematic approach. The study reveals that the majority of People Living with HIV are females (77.1%), with 69% unemployed and 28.6% employed. Most are married (82.5%). In 2020, 58.2% achieved viral suppression, while in 2021, 65.7% and 69% achieved it. Common opportunistic infections include tuberculosis, pruritus, oral candidiasis, and herpes zoster. The prevalence of opportunistic infections decreased from 9.0% to 7.6% between January 2020 and May 2022. The prevalence of opportunistic infections in the study was low, which is due to the high preventive measures employed by the health workers in the hospital. Hence adherence to HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) medications helps to maintain healthy living for People living with HIV
Thrombophilia and newborn
Authors: Itova Tatyana
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The term thrombophilia (TF) describes disorders associated with an increased predisposition of developing venous thromboembolism. Thrombotic accidents during pregnancy are now widely recognized as a cause of morbidity and mortality.
Objectives: To compare maternal and term newborn (NB) characteristics between healthy and thrombophilic pregnancies.
Methods: The study included 31 full-term newborns whose mothers were diagnosed with TF before the current pregnancy and treatment was carried out through it. In the control group were included 37 full-term NBs. NB indicators which were used are gender, gestation age, birth weight, Apgar score, morbidity during the early neonatal period, hospital stay, treatment during the early neonatal period. The indicators for the mothers are the type of TF, mechanism of childbirth, sequence of pregnancy and sequence of childbirth.
Results: In the observed groups of patients, we found that mothers with TF have an average higher age and have a higher number of unsuccessful pregnancies. Тhey more often give birth by operation. The higher the number of maternal TF mutations, the more unsuccessful pregnancies. The NB of mothers with TF have a lower Apgar score, develop RDS more often during the early neonatal period and need a larger volume of therapeutic manipulations and have a significantly longer hospital stay.
Conclusions: TF in pregnant women, even when adequate treatment is administered during pregnancy, is associated with increased morbidity in their full-term NBs during the early neonatal period. This requires additional therapeutic measures in full-term newborns and is associated with a prolonged hospital stay.
Regijsko mesto Maribor
Authors: Drozg Vladimir
Published: April 2024

Prostorski razvoj mest že dalj časa zaznamuje proces razseljevanja urbanih dejavnosti v okolico. Ob tem nastaja nova oblika mesta, tako imenovano regijsko mesto. V prispevku prikazujemo nastanek in značilnosti regijskega mesta Maribor, in sicer skozi tri vsebinske sklope: socioekonomskega, gospodarskega in fizičnega. Ugotavljamo, da regijsko mesto opredeljujejo tesne gospodarske in socioekonomske vezi med kompaktnim mestom in suburbanim območjem ter intenziven prostorski razvoj v obmestnih naseljih. Regijsko mesto Maribor je šele v začetni fazi razvoja, vendar številni kazalniki kažejo, da se bo začeti trend disperzije nadaljeval in da bo prostorska rast v obmestju še intenzivnejša. Prispevek prinaša tudi kratek diskurz o zamejevanju regijskega mesta.
Wirtschaftliche Struktur und Entwicklung des Stadt Regions Pilsen und der marginalen Gebiete im Bezirk Pilsen
Authors: Dokoupil Jaroslav
Published: April 2024

Organisationsstruktur der Wirtschaft hat sich im Bezirk Pilsen geändert. Gibt es hier die Unterschiede in der Fachstruktur und grö3e der Struktur. Wichtige Rolle spielen die Auslandsinvestitionen, die entwickeln sich unterschiedlich im Stadt Region Pilsen und in der grenznahe Kreise. Auch die Entwicklung der Arbeitslosigkeit und Bevölkerungsstruktur haben nicht gleiche Graphiken im Zusammenhang mit der Kvalität der Verkehrlage, der Wirtschaftsstruktur und der Vorbereitung für die Auslandsinvestitionen.
Funkcijske spremembe industrijske cone Tezno v Mariboru
Authors: Lorber Lučka
Published: April 2024

Članek obravnava vpliv začetne ustanovitve TAM-a (Tovarna avtomobilov in motorjev Maribor) na oblikovanje industrijske cone Tezno v Mariboru. Tako industrializacija kot plansko gospodarstvo sta igrala ključno vlogo pri oblikovanju klasične industrijske cone, ki je predstavljala območje proizvodnih dejavnosti. V 1970-ih in 1980-ih je mariborsko gospodarstvo ustvarilo več kot polovico celotnega dohodka v sekundarnem sektorju. Pod vplivom socioekonomskih sprememb, prestrukturiranja gospodarstev in njihove prilagoditve zahtevam skupnega evropskega trga v 1990-ih so vplivale na funkcionalne spremembe industrijske cone in na oblikovanje nove poslovne in proizvodne cone. Mesto se je pridružilo revitalizaciji industrijske cone v perspektivno Poslovno in proizvodno cono Tezno.
Povezanost rekreacije s procesi urbanizacije na Madžarskem
Authors: Aubert Antal , Hegedüs Veronika
Published: April 2024

The recreational correlations of urbanisation processes in HungaryThe settlement network of Hungary has reached a development phase by now where not only concentration processes but also disurbanisation phenomena can be seen. This has led to the birth or urban spaces of different types, in which spaces the functions satisfying the recreational needs of the local society are becoming more and more important. Recreation, in addition to “tourism” in the classic sense of the word, is a process meeting the demands of the local population and affecting the image and the identity of the settlement, which is available for most of the people up to the level of their leisure time. (Recreation as a possibility to spend leisure time can be interpreted in a wider context that also involves tourism, but in this paper the narrower interpretation is considered as valid.)Beyond the former, mainly touristic division of the space, the paper places the recreation-related phenomena and spaces within the system of urbanisation processes; also, the by the examination of the demand and supply side it justifies the importance of the research. Following the introduction of the theoretical background, the paper focuses – through a case study – on the development of the settlement network around Kaposvár and the recreation possibilities and spaces of the respective area.
The exploitation and opportunities of tourism potential of regions lagging behind in South-Transdanubia
Authors: Berki Mónika , Csapó János
Published: April 2024

If we have a look at the „negative regions” or in other words the regions lagging behind in Hungary, we can distinguish between external and internal peripheries. The external peripheries are associated with border areas, the internal ones with agricultural activities. In these micro regions unemployment rate is above the national average, income position is below the average, the share of foreign capital and entrepreneurial activity is low. Those micro regions facing the problems of bordering areas can be found at almost every bordering areas except for the western region, while the ones facing the sectoral problems of agriculture dominated areas (internal peripheries) can be highlighted in South-Transdanubia (Baranya, Somogy and Tolna counties), or North East Hungary (Hajdúság). Most of these regions though are rich in natural and cultural resources (national parks, protected natural areas of course due to their bordering function they have not been disturbed by economic activities) which may offer opportunities for tourism. The appearing problems of development include the poor infrastructure of the towns and villages, the higher than average ratio of poverty ridden residential areas and the low standard of community services and public utilities.In our study we chose two micro regions with characteristic features to demonstrate the problem on a micro regional level.
Spreminjanje rabe tal na Pohorskih planjah med letoma 2000 in 2014
Authors: Golob Tanja , Kodrič Domen , Meolic Jelko , Praprotnik Aleš , Premužič Aleksandra , Simreich Anja , Viltužnik Rosvita
Published: April 2024

Članek obravnava naravne značilnosti območja Pohorskih planj ter spreminjanje kulturne pokrajine iz vidika rabe tal. Naravne razmere so analizirane in prikazane z ozirom na zemljiške kategorije. Prikazane so tudi spremembe zemljiških kategorij v obdobju med letoma 2000 in 2014. Ugotovljeno je spreminjanje kulturne pokrajine – širjenje gozda ter ekstenzifikacija kmetijskih površin.
Vpliv podnebnih sprememb na naravne nesreče na območju Slovenije
Authors: Hozjan Karmen
Published: April 2024

Članek obravnava vpliv podnebnih sprememb na naravne nesreče po statističnih regijah v Sloveniji. Predstavili smo rezultate statističnega pregleda in izračunanih trendov, povprečnih temperatur, padavin in vodne bilance, v obdobju zadnjih tridesetih let v Sloveniji, za izbrane meteorološke postaje. V drugem delu smo statistično analizirali posamezne naravne nesreče in kartografske prikaze ocenjene škode, ki so jo povzročale naravne nesreče po statističnih regijah v Sloveniji, v obdobju 2000‒2013.
Samoregulacijske kompetence za nadomeščanje primanjkljajev pri učenju geografije v osnovni šoli
Authors: Knez Sara , Konečnik Kotnik Eva
Published: April 2024

Osnova za članek je diplomsko delo z naslovom Samoregulacija učenja geografije v osnovni šoli (Knez 2015), pri katerem smo raziskovali stanje na področju samoregulacijskih kompetenc med 200 osnovnošolci od šestega do devetega razreda. S samoregulacijo učenja je mogoče nadomestiti primanjkljaje znanja pri geografiji, za kar pa mora učenec posedovati določene samoregulacijske kompetence. Raziskava je pokazala nekompetentnost učencev na mnogih samoregulacijskih področjih – dojemanje učenja geografije, samovrednotenje, iskanje pomoči pri kompetentnih osebah, kontrola nad učenjem in uporaba strategij za učenje geografije.
Neue Realität – Basis für Fragestellungen einer angewandte Wirtschaftsgeographie?
Authors: Maier Jörg
Published: April 2024

The Autor disscous the new perspectives in economic geography according to new social and economic situation in modern society. Among necessary and actual topics are poverty and social exlusion, social diferences, especially between rich and poor people and reach and poor regions. With the new approaches, the new instruments are needed, like new understanding of term space.
Gender gap in Slovakia: selected problems of education and career
Authors: Danielová Katarína , Lauko Viliam
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the gap between women education and their career. Women’s education has significantly increased in a few last years, but their position on the labour market has been more difficult in comparison with men. The share of economical active women and also the share of working women with higher education have been growing till the present time. However, it is questionable how do women use their higher education in career or whether they can build even some career. We have used the data from Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic and some problems have been presented in the area of Slovakia on the level of regions (kraje).
Izobrazbena sestava prebivalstva v mestu Maribor
Authors: Horvat Uroš
Published: April 2024

Avtor v uvodu analizira izobrazbeno sestavo prebivalstva v večjih slovenskih mestih in jo primerja s sestavo v mestu Maribor, ki je drugo največje univerzitetno mesto v Sloveniji. Ugotavlja, da sodi Maribor med mesta z najvišjim deležem prebivalstva z doseženo terciarno izobrazbo v Sloveniji, vendar pa je v mestu še vedno z nadpovprečnim deležem zastopano prebivalstva s srednješolsko izobrazbo, kar je posledica intenzivnega razvoja industrijske dejavnosti v preteklih desetletjih. V nadaljevanju analizira razmere v posameznih delih mesta in ugotovi pomembne razlike med posameznimi deli mesta. Območje na levem bregu Drave izkazuje višji delež prebivalstva s terciarno izobrazbo, medtem ko območja na desnem bregu, zlasti na območjih starejše pozidave iz 50., 60. in 70. let 20. stoletja ter ob starejših industrijskih conah, izkazujejo višji delež prebivalstva z osnovnošolsko izobrazbo.
Spreminjanje rabe tal na območjih z veliko poplavno nevarnostjo v Sloveniji med letoma 2000 in 2016
Authors: Balek Dejvid
Published: April 2024

Članek predstavlja trende v spreminjanju rabe tal na območjih z veliko poplavno nevarnostjo v Sloveniji med letoma 2000 in 2016. Poudarek je predvsem na sondnih območjih Dolinsko, Krško-Brežiško polje in Ljubljansko barje. Analizirali smo rabo tal na proučevanih sondnih območjih ter v sedmih slovenskih občinah z največjo površino območij z veliko poplavno nevarnostjo za obe obravnavani leti. Osredotočili smo se predvsem na neustrezne oblike rabe tal, ki se pojavljajo na območjih z veliko poplavno nevarnostjo v Sloveniji.
Ekološki odtis Mestne občine Maribor
Authors: Tjukajev Patricija
Published: April 2024

Varovanje okolja in ohranjanje narave sta danes nepogrešljivi temi, ko je govora o prihodnosti človeka na Zemlji. Sodobna družba se reševanja tega problema loteva z najrazličnejšimi raziskavami in ukrepi, s katerimi želi izboljšati ali vsaj ohraniti stanje okolja. Reševanja stanja okolja se lahko lotevamo na različnih nivojih, na podlagi različnih raziskav, od katerih je bolj popularna metoda ekološkega odtisa. Ta nam pokaže, koliko okoljskih virov imamo, v primerjavi s tem, koliko jih dejansko porabimo. V članku je predstavljen izračun ekološkega odtisa na primeru Mestne občine Maribor, ki do sedaj še ni bil narejen. V rezultatih so podani konkretni ukrepi, s katerimi bi v občini lahko zmanjšali pritiske na okolje, hkrati pa pri tem ne bi zapostavljali ekonomskih in socialnih interesov občine. Zaradi skromne metodologije zbiranja podatkov v Mestni občini Maribor so predstavljeni tudi vsi pomanjkljivi podatki, ki so nujni za izračun ekološkega odtisa, in bi utegnili občini koristiti v prihodnje, če bi se posluževali te metode.
Geographical reflections of mine pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
Authors: Musa Snježana , Šiljković Željka , Šakić Dario
Published: April 2024

Numerous landmine fields cause an immense problem for the development of economy in rural areas of the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Even twenty years after the Homeland War in Croatia, i.e. the same period after signing the Dayton Accord and war cessation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, huge areas are still contaminated with landmines. In Croatia are approximately 1.69 % of contaminated territory agricultural areas in the east part of country, forests and forestry land, i.e. pastures in highlands and the Mediterranean areas are most endangered. Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most landmine contaminated countries in the world.  Severe landmine contamination in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been detected on pasture and forestry land, in the vicinity of the former war zone, in the central part of the country. Out of the total number of 1,366 landmine contaminated settlements in the Bosnia and Herzegovina territory, some 1,169 are rural communities.
Staranje prebivalstva v mestu Maribor
Authors: Horvat Uroš
Published: April 2024

Avtor v uvodu analizira starostno sestavo prebivalstva v večjih slovenskih mestih in jo primerja s sestavo v mestu Maribor. Ugotavlja, da Maribor izkazuje najvišji delež starejšega prebivalstva in najvišji indeks staranja. V nadaljevanju analizira demografske razmere v 38 krajevnih skupnostih v mestu v obdobju med letoma 1981 in 2015. Ugotavlja, da se proces staranja razlikuje po posameznih delih mesta. V začetnem obdobju so bile najbolj neugodne razmere v starejšem delu mesta na levem bregu reke Drave, v zadnjem desetletju pa je staranje prebivalstva bolj izrazito v starejših t. im. delavskih stanovanjskih soseskah na desnem bregu, kamor se je mesto širilo v 60., 70. in 80. letih 20. stoletja in se je v njih vselila starostno dokaj homogena populacija. Na drugi strani se znotraj mesta kažejo ugodne demografske razmere v tistih območjih, v katerih je prišlo do sanacije in revitalizacije.
Vplivi rodnosti na populacijo osnovnošolcev v kantonu Tuzla
Authors: Kadušić Alma , Smajić Nedima
Published: April 2024

Konec 20. in začetek 21. stoletja na območju Tuzlanskega kantona zaznamujejo negativni demografski trendi, kot so upadanje rodnosti, naraščanje smrtnosti, zmanjševanje naravnega prirastka, staranje prebivalstva, zmanjševanje skupnega števila prebivalstva, medtem ko so po letu 1995 neugodne ekonomske, socialne, politične in druge razmere povečale ekonomsko emigracijo, predvsem v populaciji med 20. in 40. letom starosti. Kot rezultat takšnih demografskih trendov se je v povojnem obdobju pospešil proces staranja prebivalstva, kar obrne trend upadanja potencialne biodinamike in vitalnosti prebivalstva. Zaradi negativnih demografskih trendov na tem območju je prišlo do zmanjšanja populacije osnovnošolske starosti. Cilj tega prispevka je identificirati glavne dejavnike, ki vplivajo na to zmanjšanje, kot tudi stopnjo njihovega vpliva na ta proces, s posebnim poudarkom na naravni dinamiki prebivalstva in intenzivni emigraciji prebivalstva. Če v prihodnosti ne bodo sprejeti ustrezni ukrepi populacijske politike, se lahko negativni demografski trendi še bolj izrazijo, kar bi lahko negativno vplivalo na osnovnošolsko izobraževanje v občinah Tuzlanskega kantona.
Regional and national identity examinations on the Slovenian settlements of historical guardsmen’s land
Authors: Balogh András , Kardos Laura
Published: April 2024

Our study focuses on the research of regional and national identity – it is mainly based on empirical survey realised with questionnaires - in the border regions of Slovenia, in the former part of the Guardsmen’s Land, still inhabited by Hungarians. These settlements are: Hodoš (Őrihodos), Krplivnik (Kapornak) and Domanjševci (Domonkosfa). To compile the required sample, we started out from the census data and from the information of the local self-governments. In addition to the identity examination as the primary research target, the questionnaire allowed as an additional result the drawing up of the exact ethnic spatial structure of the researched settlements, which is also described.
Prst v Prekmurju v luči podnebnih sprememb
Authors: Vovk Korže Ana
Published: April 2024

Zaradi pomena samooskrbe na eni strani ter skrbi za naravne vire kot sta prst in voda na drugi,je vse bolj pomembno poznati, kako je prst prilagojena na podnebne spremembe iz ekosistemskega vidika. Torej glede na njene lastnosti, ki bistveno vplivajo na sposobnost zadrževanja vode, na prisotnost organske snovi, na denudacijo in erozijo ter sposobnost samoobnove. Take lastnosti so debelina, tekstura, organska snov, konsistenca in skelet. Ker za vse prsti ne obstajajo kvantitativni podatki, smo iz njihovih teoretičnih opisov (iz dosedanjih raziskav) pripravili metodo vrednotenja ter jih klasificirali na neprilagojene, delno prilagojene in dobro prilagojene na podnebne spremembe. V Prekmurju prevladujejo neprilagojene in delno prilagojene prsti na podnebne spremembe, kar je opozorilo za načrtovanje rabe tal v prihodnje.
GIS analysis of landscape topography transformation of the open pit "Grivice" (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Authors: Smajić Sabahudin , Kadušić Alma , Omerović Almedin , Kovačević Merima
Published: April 2024

The authors analyze transformations of landscape topography of the open pit "Grivice" in Banovići basin (Northeastern Bosnia). This complex research is based on field screening and GIS analysis of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) of researches terrain. Specifically, two DEMs of the Grivice area were prepared, a natural model based on a topographic map, scale 1:25000, issued in 1976 by the Military Geographical Institute (MGI) from Belgrade, while the Google satellite image from 2018 and the Digital Surface Model (DSM) were used for the anthropogenic model,issued in 2018 by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Using methods and algorithms integrated in QGIS, raster and vector values of treated transformation parameters(hypsometry, slope and aspect, hydrographic network, etc.) were obtained, and their analytical-synthetic interpretation and geovisualization were also performed. Finally, ten thematic maps,which illustrate the anthropogenic transformation of the landscape topography of the researched area, were created.