bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El derecho a la vivienda de las personas mayores. La desarticulación del territorio entre el ámbito rural y las grandes urbes
Authors: Chinchilla Peinado Juan Antonio , Domínguez Martín Mónica
Published: September 2023

El trabajo aborda una refl exión sobre algunos de los factores más relevantes para definir el diseño presente y de futuro inmediato de las políticas públicas que afectan a los mayores, en un contexto de destacada incertidumbre y de confl ictividad intergeneracional. El ODS 11 requiere, entre otras metas, asegurar el acceso de todas las personas a viviendas y servicios básicos adecuados, seguros y asequibles, y mejorar los barrios marginales, en el ámbito de una urbanización inclusiva. Ello resulta especialmente necesario respecto de las personas mayores. En nuestra sociedad cabe apreciar dos claras tendencias. De una parte, las personas mayores optan, fundamentalmente, por envejecer en su vivienda. De otra parte, muchas de esas viviendas carecen de los requisitos para ser consideradas viviendas adecuadas (acceso con ascensor, existencia de agua y baños…). Esta situación requiere un nuevo enfoque de las políticas públicas de vivienda orientado no solo a la producción de viviendas protegidas para su venta a personas jóvenes, sino a la creación de un parque de viviendas públicas en alquiler que garanticen un adecuado envejecimiento a esas personas. Además, esa política no debe desconocer el fenómeno de la gentrifi cación, por lo que deben adoptarse decisiones que permitan envejecer en el entorno/barrio, anclando a las personas mayores en su entorno.
La protección ambiental en la recuperación y la resiliencia postpandemia, una tarea más en la Agenda 2030
Authors: Hernández San Juan Isabel
Published: September 2023

En este monográfico de la Revista sobre la transición ecológica y el cambio climático y su impacto sobre la actividad de las entidades locales, cobra sentido de manera clara el análisis de la conexión existente entre los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y la Agenda 2030 que los contiene, junto a los fondos europeos de la recuperación o NextGenerationEU, puesto que propugnan la transición ecológica además de la digital, pero siempre en clave de desarrollo sostenible, del desarrollo sostenible de esa Agenda adoptada a través de una resolución de Naciones Unidas hace ya seis años.
Patrimonio cultural y smart city: la transformación integral de la ciudad
Authors: Fuentes i Gasó Josep Ramon
Published: September 2023

Los proyectos de smart city se orientan a aportar soluciones a los grandes retos de las ciudades contemporáneas: el de la eficiencia económica y la sostenibilidad medioambiental. Pero también suponen una oportunidad para replantearse el modo en que se prestan sus servicios. En el presente trabajo se analiza el impreciso concepto de smart city; se conceptualiza el patrimonio cultural dentro de los límites del ordenamiento jurídico español; se explican las relaciones entre el patrimonio cultural y el desarrollo territorial sostenible, así como se analizan las implicaciones del buen gobierno, la transparencia y la administración electrónica en el desarrollo de una ciudad inteligente. El objetivo de este estudio es hacer notar la importancia y la necesidad de integrar la cultura, representada por el patrimonio, en el ámbito de desarrollo de las ciudades inteligentes, porque aunando estas dos disciplinas, normalmente distanciadas a pesar de su mutua dependencia, se puede conseguir una verdadera evolución integral y positiva de la ciudad gracias a la innovación social.
El funcionamiento electrónico de los órganos colegiados de las entidades locales
Authors: Merino Estrada Valentín
Published: September 2023

En este artículo se analizan las condiciones y requisitos del nuevo marco legal para la celebración digital de sesiones de los órganos colegiados de gobierno de las entidades locales. También otras opciones de funcionamiento electrónico del conjunto de los órganos colegiados necesarios y complementarios.
El régimen jurídico del teletrabajo en las Administraciones locales
Authors: Sánchez Morón Miguel
Published: September 2023

Una de las consecuencias de las medidas adoptadas para combatir la epidemia de COVID-19 ha sido la difusión del teletrabajo, tanto en la empresa privada como en las Administraciones públicas, debido a las restricciones de movilidad. Esta modalidad de desempeño de las funciones públicas no es, sin embargo, novedosa, ya que había empezado a regularse en nuestro país desde hace más de una década, pues está vinculada a la implantación de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en el ámbito público. Ahora el Texto Refundido del Estatuto Básico del Empleado Público la regula en sus aspectos esenciales. Esta legislación básica es complementada por un conjunto de normas o de acuerdos con los sindicatos aprobados por las comunidades autónomas y otras Administraciones públicas, entre ellas muchas entidades locales. En este trabajo se resume el régimen jurídico en vigor, teniendo en cuenta sobre todo los elementos comunes de toda esa normativa.
La digitalización de los procedimientos en los Gobiernos locales: una tarea pendiente
Authors: Campos Acuña Concepción
Published: September 2023

El primer cuarto del s. XXI se caracteriza por el despliegue del protagonismo de las nuevas tecnologías en todos los ámbitos, una realidad, la transformación digital, que el sector público no solo no puede ignorar, sino que debe liderar. Un sector público que, en su organización territorial, presenta diferentes características, y, en consecuencia, problemas y soluciones. En este trabajo abordaremos, con un enfoque poliédrico, las dificultades a las que se enfrentan las entidades que integran la Administración local para llevar a cabo los procesos de digitalización de su actividad. Caracterizadas por una planta infradimensionada, con escasez de recursos materiales y personales para asumir los retos que se presentan, aportaremos evidencias sobre el estado de implantación de la administración electrónica, los riesgos de obsolescencia regulatoria y las posibilidades que, aun así, el modelo actual permite en términos de automatización de procesos. Y todo ello, en un escenario de oportunidad que facilita el Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia, que, tras la pandemia, fija, como uno de los pilares que vertebran el proceso de recuperación, la transición digital, transición que solo podrá completarse con el proceso acabado en un ámbito, el local, que vertebra el conjunto del territorio.
Distribución competencial entre Estado, comunidades autónomas y entidades locales en materia de vivienda
Authors: Iglesias González Felipe
Published: September 2023

Este estudio tiene por objeto analizar la distribución de competencia en materia de vivienda entre el Estado, las comunidades autónomas y las entidades locales, con ocasión de la aprobación por el Consejo de Ministros del Proyecto de Ley por el derecho a la vivienda.
La garantía del acceso a la vivienda en el derecho comparado: una perspectiva a nivel mundial
Authors: Guillén Navarro Nicolás Alejandro
Published: September 2023

Cada vez más, uno de los principales problemas a los que se enfrenta la sociedad globalizada es el acceso a una vivienda digna y adecuada por parte de la población y que se hace más patente cuando estamos ante colectivos desfavorecidos. Para dimensionar esta problemática, resulta
El teletrabajo en la Administración pública: un modelo para el sector público y la comparativa con la regulación del sector privado
Authors: Fuentes i Gasó Josep Ramon , Boltaina i Bosch Xavier
Published: September 2023

Este artículo analiza la regulación del teletrabajo y trabajo a distancia para el personal de las Administraciones públicas, prevista en la Ley 10/2021, de 9 de julio, de trabajo a distancia, poniendo de relieve los elementos comunes, singulares y ausentes en relación con la regulación del teletrabajo para los trabajadores del sector privado, previstos en el Real Decreto-ley 29/2020, de 29 de septiembre, de medidas urgentes en materia de teletrabajo en las Administraciones públicas y de recursos humanos en el Sistema Nacional de Salud para hacer frente a la crisis sanitaria ocasionada por la COVID-19, que supuso tan solo la modificación del texto refundido de la Ley del Estatuto Básico del Empleado Público, aprobado por el Real Decreto Legislativo 5/2015, de 30 de octubre. La comparación de ambas regulaciones pone de manifiesto la amplitud de la regulación pública, frente a la parquedad del art. 47 bis TREBEP.
Autoconsumo colectivo: (mucho) más allá de los tejados
Authors: Galera Rodrigo Susana
Published: September 2023

La transición energética, además de la descarbonización del sector, establece como segundo objetivo un nuevo modelo energético en el que aparecen nuevos actores, entre ellos el autoconsumo colectivo y en concreto las comunidades de energía. De esta forma, el autoconsumo pasa a ser un sujeto del sistema, de modo que los consumidores, a través de distintas fórmulas, pueden generar e intercambiar su energía en el mercado. El nuevo modelo va teniendo reconocimiento en el marco legal, pero son necesarios aún desarrollos ulteriores para poder operar con todo su potencial. Entre tanto, se está llevando a cabo un acelerado despliegue de grandes plantas que redundan en la descarbonización, pero que compiten con el nuevo modelo en términos de ocupación de espacio físico o de capacidad de red. Convendría en estos momentos acelerar también el normal funcionamiento del nuevo modelo, para lo que se requiere un ajuste de no pocos ámbitos del ordenamiento jurídico.
La tributación local de las energías renovables en el contexto de transición energética española y europea
Authors: Cámara Barroso María del Carmen
Published: September 2023

En un contexto de transición energética como el actual, el papel que desempeña la utilización del sistema tributario con un fin extrafiscal es fundamental y necesario para el fomento de las energías renovables y, en particular, de su autoconsumo. En este trabajo, una vez definido el marco estratégico nacional y de la Unión Europea y presentado el panorama general de la fiscalidad energética en España, nos centramos en el estudio de los principales tributos locales que recaen sobre las instalaciones de energía eléctrica y de los incentivos fiscales que los mismos ofrecen a la energía de origen renovable.
Uso de bienes de titularidad local e implantación de instalaciones de producción de energía a través de fuentes renovables
Authors: Fernández Scagliusi María de los Ángeles
Published: September 2023

Uno de los pilares más sólidos para la necesaria transformación de nuestro modelo energético son las energías renovables. Las energías renovables tienen numerosas ventajas, pues son una fuente de energía limpia, inagotable y cada vez más competitiva. No puede negarse que, en los últimos años, este notable aumento en la generación de energía a partir de fuentes renovables ha dado lugar a un significativo desarrollo normativo, que requiere análisis y reflexión sobre diversos aspectos. En ese contexto, el presente estudio tiene por objeto el examen de la utilización de los bienes públicos municipales para la construcción y puesta en funcionamiento de instalaciones de producción de energía a través de fuentes renovables, prestando especial atención a los instrumentos jurídicos existentes en nuestro ordenamiento para potenciar las mismas.
El complemento de carrera. Un elemento esencial de la carrera administrativa horizontal en la Administración local
Authors: Càmara Mas Roger
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad el estudio del complemento de carrera, como concepto retributivo ligado a la carrera administrativa horizontal. La carrera horizontal constituye una modalidad de carrera profesional muy interesante para las entidades locales, al permitir la progresión profesional sin necesidad de cambiar de puesto de trabajo. El complemento de carrera es la recompensa económica a esta progresión, siendo un importante elemento motivador para los empleados públicos. También se analizará una cuestión fundamental en su aplicación, como es la adecuación de su implementación a los límites retributivos establecidos por las sucesivas leyes de presupuestos generales del Estado, a partir de la jurisprudencia dictada al respecto.
El contrato menor en el ámbito local: crónica de una muerte imposible
Authors: Casares Marcos Anabelén
Published: September 2023

Cinco años después de la entrada en vigor de la LCSP cabe apreciar la tozudez de la contratación menor por abandonar el escenario público pese a su restricción inicial por el texto legal de 2017. El propio legislador ha claudicado ante la resistencia del sector público a desecharla, flexibilizando su régimen jurídico en sucesivas reformas sin terminar de despejar, no obstante, todas las incógnitas. Las dificultades interpretativas son aún más significativas en el ámbito local, donde su empleo y la consiguiente incertidumbre se acrecientan exponencialmente por la escasez de recursos de todo tipo y la exasperante uniformidad sancionada para todas las entidades locales por una regulación contractual que no toma debidamente en consideración su idiosincrasia y singularidades propias.
La acción pública en materia de urbanismo
Authors: Táboas Bentanachs Manuel
Published: September 2023

El legislador, consciente de la situación de indisciplina urbanística generada a lo largo de los años y de la –en muchos casos– pasividad de la Administración a la hora de reaccionar frente a los ilícitos urbanísticos o la falta de medios, decide en concreto alumbrar la acción pública urbanística desde la Ley del Suelo, de 12 de mayo de 1956, hasta nuestros días. Igualmente es cierto que la acción pública ha dado lugar a la aparición de una picaresca forense personificada por el profesional de la acción pública, que busca únicamente la obtención de una compensación económica y, obtenida esta, desiste de la acción interpuesta. A ello obedecen las iniciativas de su modificación, bien para suprimir esa acción, o limitándola debidamente.
METAVERSO EN LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN MÉXICO
Authors: Olivarría González Mónica del Carmen , Peraza Garzón Juan Francisco , Quiñónez Carrillo Yadira , Ojeda Alarcón Juan Carlos
Published: September 2023

Sabemos que la educación vive en una constante evolución, esto con el objetivo de alcanzar un nivel de alta calidad, y la tecnología ha acompañado al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en las últimas décadas. Actualmente la tendencia mundial es el resurgimiento del metaverso, ya que el también conocido como mundo virtual, no es algo nuevo, sus inicios datan desde el 2003 con la creación de Second Life, sin embargo, el concepto tomó fuerza en los últimos dos años. En este sentido, muchas empresas de distintos sectores están apostando por el metaverso, y la educación no es la excepción. Los nuevos modelos educativos pueden apoyarse de este importante recurso para conseguir una enseñanza centrada en el estudiante, ya que este ofrece nuevos recursos y entornos atractivos e innovadores que propician un ambiente de aprendizaje significativo. Sin embargo, esto trae como consecuencia ciertos cambios, mismos que pueden representar retos, aunque al final los beneficios tienen un mayor impacto. En esta investigación se muestran conceptos, los distintos tipos de metaversos, sus implicaciones, aportaciones y retos a los que se enfrenta en la educación, también se presenta la tendencia mundial y nacional en los últimos años y un panorama general de la situación actual en México respecto a la implementación del metaverso en la educación superior.
Determination of the Effect of Periimplantitis-Induced Bone Defects on Implant Stability by Resonance Frequency Analysis Method: An Ex-Vivo Study
Authors: KUZU Turan Emre , ÖZTÜRK Kübra
Published: September 2023

Objectives: Periimplantitis is an infectious disease that causes the resorption of the alveolar bone around the implant. This resorption compromises osseointegration by affecting bone-implant contact. This study aimed to determine the effects of experimentally created 3-walled periimplantal defect models at different depths on osseointegration.
Materials and Methods: This study was designed as an ex-vivo study. Fresh bovine ribs were used in this study. A total of 14 dental implants of 3.5x10 mm size were placed on the fresh beef rib, and then periimplantal bone defects of different depths were experimentally created. There are a total of 4 groups in the study, they are respectively; healthy group, 1.5 mm deep defect, 2.5 mm deep defect, and 5 mm deep defect group. For all of these groups, osseointegration was evaluated with the Osstell penguin device using the resonance frequency analysis method from four regions of each implant, mesial-distal buccal palatinal, to determine the osseointegration level according to the amount of bone-implant contact.
Results: While the highest ISQ values were observed in the healthy group, the difference between the other groups and the healthy group was not statistically significant, except for the 5 mm defect group. The results of the 5 mm defect group were significantly lower than those of the other three groups.
Conclusion: It has been observed that there will be a significant decrease in osseointegration according to osstell scores in periimplantal defects with a defect depth of 5 mm
El papel de docentes, familia e iguales en el ocio de los adolescentes
Authors: Hernández Prados Mª Ángeles , Álvarez Muñoz José Santiago , Valero Pérez Mar
Published: September 2023

El ser humano, escasamente delimitado por lo innato, se construye a través de las experiencias vitales adquiridas en otros ámbitos, y el ocio no es una excepción. Durante la adolescencia, una etapa caracterizada por cambios y transiciones, la familia, los docentes y los propios compañeros se convierten en agentes de relevancia que influyen en la configuración de la vida de ocio del menor. Influencia que se ve afectada por variables sociodemográficas y personales asociadas a cada individuo. El objetivo es comprender, desde la perspectiva de los adolescentes, el impacto que tienen los docentes, la familia y el grupo de iguales en la configuración de su tiempo de ocio, identificando diferencias significativas en función del género o la edad. Se contó con la participación de una muestra total de 124 adolescentes de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria que cumplimentaron un cuestionario ad hoc de 30 ítems. Los resultados obtenidos revelan que los docentes se preocupan por promover actividades de ocio saludable; las familias por saber qué hacen los menores pese a mantener una insuficiente comunicación con los docentes sobre esta temática; y, por último, los iguales juegan un importante papel en la planificación conjunta de actividades de ocio muy variadas. Los análisis de los datos muestran que existen pocas diferencias significativas en relación al género o la edad. En conclusión, es necesario superar las demarcaciones tradicionales y trabajar juntos, potenciando la colaboración entre los agentes educativos, para crear un entorno educativo que valore y promueva un ocio saludable y constructivo.
An ensemble learning based IDS using Voting rule: VEL-IDS
Authors: Emanet Sura , Karatas Baydogmus Gozde , Demir Onder
Published: September 2023

Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) analyze internet activities and traffic to detect potential attacks, thereby safeguarding computer systems. In this study, researchers focused on developing an advanced IDS that achieves high accuracy through the application of feature selection and ensemble learning methods. The utilization of the CIC-CSE-IDS2018 dataset for training and testing purposes adds relevance to the study. The study comprised two key stages, each contributing to its significance. In the first stage, the researchers reduced the dataset through strategic feature selection and carefully selected algorithms for ensemble learning. This process optimizes the IDS’s performance by selecting the most informative features and leveraging the strengths of different classifiers. In the second stage, the ensemble learning approach was implemented, resulting in a powerful model that combines the benefits of multiple algorithms. The results of the study demonstrate its impact on improving attack detection and reducing detection time. By applying techniques such as Spearman’s correlation analysis, recursive feature elimination (RFE), and chi-square test methods, the researchers identified key features that enhance the IDS’s performance. Furthermore, the comparison of different classifiers showcased the effectiveness of models such as extra trees, decision trees, and logistic regression. These models not only achieved high accuracy rates but also considered the practical aspect of execution time. The study’s overall significance lies in its contribution to advancing IDS capabilities and improving computer security. By adopting an ensemble learning approach and carefully selecting features and classifiers, the researchers created a model that outperforms individual classifier approaches. This model, with its high accuracy rate, further validates the effectiveness of ensemble learning in enhancing IDS performance. The findings of this study have the potential to drive future developments in intrusion detection systems and have a tangible impact on ensuring robust computer security in various domains.
Genome-wide identification of DUF506 gene family in Oryza sativa and expression profiling under abiotic stresses
Authors: Dong Wei , Tu Jian , Deng Wei , Zhang Jianhua , Xu Yuran , Gu Anyu , An Hua , Fan Kui , Wang Rui , Zhang Jianping , Kui Limei , Li Xiaolin
Published: September 2023

The domain of unknown function 560 (DUF560), also known as the PDDEXK_6 family, is a ubiquitous plant protein that has been confirmed to play critical roles in Arabidopsis root development as well as ABA and abiotic responses. However, genome-wide identification and expression pattern analysis in rice (Oryza sativa) still need to be improved. Based on the phylogenetic relationship, 10 OsDUF506 genes were identified and classified into four subfamilies. Segmental duplication was essential to the expansion of OsDUF506s, which were subjected to purifying selective pressure. Except for OsDUF50609 and OsDUF50610, the OsDUF506s shared colinear gene pairs with five monocot species, showing that they were conserved in evolution. Furthermore, the conserved domains, gene structures, SNPs distribution, and targeting miRNAs were systematically investigated. Massive cis-regulatory elements were discovered in promoter regions, implying that OsDUF506s may be important in hormone regulation and abiotic stress response. Therefore, we analyzed plant hormone-induced transcriptome data and performed qRT-PCR on eight OsDUF506s under drought, cold, and phosphorus-deficient stresses. The results revealed that most OsDUF506s respond to ABA and JA treatment, as well as drought and cold conditions. In conclusion, our findings provided insights into the evolution and function of OsDUF506s, which could benefit crop breeding in the future.
Tecnologias educacionais e o ensino não presencial: uma análise epistemológica
Authors: Da Silva Juliano Reginaldo Corrêa , Costa Alexandre Marino , Da Silva Parley Lopes Bernini , De Lima Maurício Andrade , Pereira Maurício Fernandes , Kauling Flávio Augusto Serra
Published: September 2023

Esta pesquisa analisou a produção científica em língua inglesa acerca de três temáticas principais: gestão universitária, educação digital e a educação aberta e o respeito pela natureza nômade dos alunos, da leitura e do aprendizado, dentro do contexto das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Por conseguinte, por meio da realização de uma pesquisa quantitativa do tipo descritiva, a qual utilizou o Knowledge Development Process -Constructivist (Proknow-C), a pesquisa identificou 1.303 (mil trezentos e três) artigos produzidos entre os anos de 2020 a 2022 que, após filtragem por meio de critérios definidos pelo método, permitiram a construção de um portfólio final contendo 37 (trinta e sete) artigos. Com base nos achados apresentados por essa pesquisa, e tendo por referência os 37 (trinta e sete) artigos selecionados, percebeu-se que 2 (dois) deles continham o maior número de citações do portfólio final, sendo então, considerados referência no assunto. Assim, com o objetivo de aprofundar o conhecimento acerca da gestão de IES e conhecer as bases epistemológicas dominantes contidas nessas publicações, analisou-se os resultados apresentados nessas duas pesquisas que apresentaram raízes epistemológicas dedutivas, sistêmicas e funcionalistas.
Impact of Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome on Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Gulati Priyanka , Choudhry Dimple , Sharma Nitish , Dhankher Poonam , . Manshi , Kumari Anshu
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality are the most common mental health issues in post-acute Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) syndrome. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) were overburdened and unable to focus on their own health issues. Previous epidemic diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, also accompanied psychiatric issues in HCPs. In light of this, the purpose of this study was to identify the symptoms of COVID19 that continue to affect HCPs and their associations with fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and activity levels, in order to provide better care and treatment for them. Aim: To analyse the impact of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome on the mental health of HCPs and compare the results with non COVID-19 infected participants. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at PGIMS, Rohtak in Haryana, India from October 2021 to September 2022. A total of 280 participants between 25-45 years of age, including doctors, nurses, and dentists involved in direct COVID-19 patient care, were included in the survey. They were divided equally into a non COVID-19 infected group and a post-acute COVID-19 syndrome group, with atleast three months having passed since infection. The survey included scales addressing anxiety, depression, and sleep quality, including the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The mean scores were compared between both groups using an Independent sample t-test. Results: The data of 240 participants were analysed and compared between both groups. The mean age was 32.41 years in the post-acute COVID-19 syndrome group and 31.24 years in the non COVID-19 infected group. The post-acute COVID-19 syndrome group consisted of a large proportion of doctors (60, 42.9%) and nurses (53, 37.9%), whereas the non COVID-19 infected group included doctors (47, 33.5%) and nurses (56, 40%). The results showed statistically significant differences for anxiety (p-value=0.001) and sleep quality (p-value =0.001), while no significant differences were found for depression (p-value>0.05). Conclusion: Anxiety and poorer sleep quality occur in healthcare workers suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Creating multidisciplinary rehabilitation health teams in hospitals with clinician psychologists, physiotherapists, nurses, and psychiatrists is essential to address mental health issues in the post-COVID-19 population.
Tube-within-Tube Technique during Emergency Intubation for the Unanticipated Difficult Airway in Low-Resource Settings: A Case Report
Authors: Panu Nidhi
Published: September 2023

Emergency intubation can pose numerous difficulties for an anaesthesiologist, especially in unpredictable situations. A crucial aspect in trauma cases with a low Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is to promptly and safely secure the airway. Patient and environmental factors further complicate the intubation process. The survival rate of patients is closely linked to successfully establishing a patent airway. Factors that hinder intubation include limited ability to assess the airway, inadequate equipment and positioning, lack of backup, challenging or insufficient preoxygenation, presence of other life-threatening conditions, and the risk of aspiration. Familiarity with alternative techniques and utilization of all available aids can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality in settings with limited resources. The author presents a case report of a 26-year-old male patient with polytrauma and a head injury, presenting with a low GCS score, who required emergency intubation. This situation occurred unexpectedly in the triage area of the hospital. The ‘tube within tube’ intubation technique was effectively employed to achieve early and successful airway control in this resource-limited setting.
A REVIEW ON KOSTHI WSR TO RASATARANGINI AND RASA RATNA SAMUCCHYA
Authors: Rana Anchal , Chahal Ravneet Kaur
Published: September 2023

Ayurveda the science of life gives importance to keep balance between nature and human relationship. From Vedic period to Samhita period there was less of metals/minerals in formulation, but from the period of Nagarjuna formulation of herbo-mineral drugs are used profusely. A careful survey of the original text on Rasashastra shows that the subject covers the entire field of inorganic pharmaceutical preparation like metallic, non-metallic and ongano-metallic compounds of Ayurvedic Materia medica. Shodhana and Marana of the substance are done with some special processes and thereafter can be used therapeutically. Kosthi is defined as for extraction of dravyas sattva and for the purpose of Dhalana, the special ovens used are called Kosthika. They can be correlated with Gas stove, Hot plate and Heating mantle in modern science. Kosthi are the special devices mentioned in Rasa Shastra to process the Rasa Dravya. They are mentioned in text of Rasa Shastra depicting its importance to other devices like Yantra, Musha, Puta. Kosthi are of different types like Angarkosthi, Patal Kosthi, Gara Kosthi, Musha Kosthi. Their description in Rasa grantha draws attention to know Kosthi in scientific way. Therefore, in the present paper an attempt to review the different Kosthi.
Attitude & Preference of Children Aged 4 to 12 Years and Their Parents about the Type of Attire and Gender of Dentists
Authors: Sayadizadeh Mahsa , Sharifi Maryam , Moghadam Fatemeh Sanjari , Ebrahimfar Soroush , Poureslami Hamidreza
Published: September 2023

Objective: Dentist's gender and appearance, significantly, affect the child's acceptance and makes him cooperate better during the treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preference of children aged 4 to 12 years regarding attire and gender of the dentist.

Methods: Four hundred children aged 4 to 12 years were randomly selected from the pediatric department of Kerman Dental Faculty, then they were given a questionnaire that included demographic information and eight images of male and female dentists with different attire. The parent and the child were asked to choose the picture of their desired dentist; After collecting the data, SPSS 26 software was used to check the data. To describe the data, descriptive statistics (percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation) and to analyze the data, Chi-Square tests, T-Test, ANOVA, and Tukey's test were used.

Results: Children participating in this study included 49.3% boys and 50.7 % girls with their parents (18.75% fathers, and 81.25% mothers). The findings showed that 30.75% of children and 36 % of parents chose a dentist with colored scrubs and fantasy patterns. Also, most children (66.75%) and parents (72.5%) wanted to be treated by a female dentist. Certainly, most children preferred to be treated by a dentist of the same gender (P=0.0001).

Conclusion: the majority of Children and parents generally preferred female dentists, but many children tended to choose dentists of the same gender. most girls and parents chose cartoon attire, and most boys chose white coats.
Interaction of Red Cell Indices and Blood Group in Diabetic Patients above 50 Years of Age
Authors: Moore-Igwe Beatrice W.  , Ken-Ezihuo Stella U.  , Koate Baribefe Banavule Daniel
Published: September 2023

Introduction: A group of metabolic diseases with a hyperglycemic phenotype known as diabetes mellitus impact both industrialized and developing nations. It is brought on by deviations in insulin synthesis, action, or both.

Research Objective: This study seeks to associate the interaction of red cell indices and blood group in diabetic patients above 50 years of age. This is a case control study in which a convenient sample size of 100 individuals were recruited from a consenting population at a private hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 50 of whom were diabetic, and the remaining 50 were not.

Methods: Using the automated 3-part differential hematology analyzer Sysmex KX-21N, a Full blood count (FBC) and differential was obtained using (Sysmex Corporation Kobe, Japan) Standardization, instrument calibration, and analysis of sample was achieved in line with accordance with the manufacturer's manual to determine the red cell indices and grouping of cells using the tile approach to determine the ABO Blood Groups. Blood samples were taken from the veins using a vacutainer tube and needle according to Chesbrough's instructions, and then put in EDTA anticoagulated bottles with clear labelling. These samples were transported right away using the triple packing procedure to the lab and stored until testing at 4°C. Inferential statistics utilizing the students' statistical t-test were employed to compare the results.

Results: Blood group O, with a total of 25 (50%), had the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus, followed by blood group A with a total of 12 subjects (24%) and blood group B with a total of 8 subjects (16%) and blood group AB came in last with a total of 5 participants (10%), respectively. In this study, blood group O predominated over blood groups A and B (47% against 25% versus 17%, respectively). The least common blood type in this study was AB (11%). When the Packed Cell Volume, Haemoglobin, Red Blood Cell, Mean Cell volume, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, and Red cell Distribution Width were examined between diabetic and non-diabetic participants, no statistically significant (p<0.05) difference was found.

Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that blood types O and AB are more prevalent in diabetics. We can deduce that a person's blood type may be a risk factor for developing this condition and may be useful in diagnosing it.
An Examination of the Effects of Different Transplanting Dates, Planting Geometry and Training Techniques on the Yield Traits, Productivity and Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse
Authors: Raveena  , Sharma Vinod Kumar , Pooja  , Neplali Anamika , Sarita
Published: September 2023

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of date of transplanting, planting geometry and training system on the fruit yield and quality of cucumber  (Cucumis sativus L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse at the Research Farm of Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications and eighteen treatments, comprised of three date of transplanting (1st fortnight of March, 2nd fortnight of March and 1st fortnight of April), two planting geometry viz., 60 cm x 30 cm, 75 cm x 30 cm and three training systems viz., two shoots, three shoots and four shoots. Results revealed that plants transplanted earlier (1st fortnight of March) at a wider spacing of (75 cm x 30 cm) recorded significantly higher number of fruits per plant, fruit length, fruit weight and total soluble solids, while maximum fruit yield  was recorded under closer spacing of 60 cm x 30 cm. With regards to the number of shoots per plant, plants with three shoots recorded significantly higher fruit yield. So it can be concluded that plants transplanted in the 1st fortnight of March, trained to three shoots and spaced at 60 cm x 30 cm apart were found to be the best for higher fruit yield and better quality of the produce.
Influence of Growth Regulator and Organic Fertilizers in the Cultivation from Baby Corn (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Mishra Amit Kumar , Umesha C. , Mishra Anoop Kumar
Published: September 2023

The experiment consisted of ten organic and diverse combination treatments plant growth regulator nutrient management replicated in triplicate in a randomized block design. The primary purpose of the trial was to evaluate the effect organic manure, plant growth regulator, growth and yield of baby corn (Zea mays L.) state of Prayagraj. Three organic levels manure and plant growth regulator are FYM (10t/ha) and NAA (30 ppm), FYM (10t/ha) and GA3 (15.47 ppm), FYM (10t/ha) and Seaweed sap (Ascophyllum nodosum) 5% can be concluded from the current study that profitable production of baby corn can be ensured FYM (10t/ha) and NAA (30 ppm) + FYM(10t/ha) and GA3 (15.47 ppm) (T6). Baby corn is free from pesticides and its nutritional value is comparable to popular vegetables like cabbage and cucumber. Its by-products such as tassel, young husk, silk and green stalks provide good cattle food. It is high in potassium, folic acid, and is a rich source of A, B, E and many other minerals. Corn will remain one of the important, field crops in the developing countries. Considerable scopes exists from promoting baby corn technology in Asia-pacific region. The baby corn industry provides opportunities for higher income, generates employment for the rural poor potential for export. Baby corn is expected to catch the attention of more and more consumers and farmers because of its superior taste and texture.
Performance of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Bioformulation on Germination and Expression of Bioprotective Molecules against Cercosporiosis in Abelmoschus esculentus in the Field
Authors: Alexis Zoa Parfait , Pierre Effa Onomo , Martial Tene Tayo Paul , Fotso  , Pierre-François Djocgoue
Published: September 2023

The present study aimed at assessing the performance of the formulation combining Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on germination and induction of the synthesis of bioprotective molecules against pathogens in Abelmoschus esculentus causing cercosporiosis. A significant difference (p = 0.05) was revealed between the formulation (T1) and the control (T0) in the field on the seed germination rate of okra varieties Clemson spineless (V1) (83.3 vs 94.4%; 88.8 vs 100%; 77.7 vs 88.8%) and Hire (V2) (77.7 vs 94.4%; 88.8 vs 100%; 83.3 vs 88.8%) in agroecological areas V, III and IV respectively. The same effect observed on plant health with bioformulation was significant compared with the control in terms of protection against cercosporiosis pathogens. The protection ranges according to treatment and control for the two okra varieties in agroecological areas V, III and IV were 79.24 vs. 86.48%; 100 vs. 100%; 77.76 vs. 91.82% for variety V1 and 88.88 vs. 94.44%; 94.44 vs. 100%; 83.33 vs. 94.44% for variety V2.  Gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry revealed an overproduction of bioactive molecules in the hydro-methanolic extracts of okra leaves treated with the formulation, which are responsible for its bioprotection in the three agroecological areas. In conclusion, the use of the Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens formulation on okra crops significantly induced germination and systemic resistance of Abelmoschus esculentus plants against cercosporiosis agents.
Safety Concerns on Microbes Associated with Fresh and Smoked Fish Sold in Igbokoda Fish Market, Nigeria
Authors: Adetuwo Olagunju Johnson , Adegbehingbe Kehinde Tope , Rachael Omodara Tolani
Published: September 2023

Fishes are important source of food for human globally because man gets a lot of minerals, vitamins, lipids and proteins from fishes and theirs products. Microbiological quality of fish is important to public health as indicative parameters to ensure safe consumption of fish by man. This study was carried out in order to evaluate microbes associated with fresh and smoked fishes on sales at Igbokoda fish market and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. Ten different fresh and smoked fish samples were collected from different fish-sellers at different selling points in Igbokoda fish market, aseptically using sterile containers. Samples from the skin, intestine and gill were obtained and cultured into three different media (MacConkey Agar, Nutrient Agar, Salmonella-Shigella Agar) for bacteria isolation and characterization. Other samples from the skin, intestine and gill were also cultured into Potato Dextrose Agar for fungal isolation and characterization. After 48 hours, on examination the total bacterial counts obtained from the skin, intestine and gill ranged between 2.4 to 8.7 x 106 cfu/ml while the total fungal counts ranged between 4.6 to 9.2 x 104 cfu/ml. Highest microbial load was obtained from the skin of the fish samples (7.2 x 106 cfu/ml), while the gill had the lowest microbial load (4.6 x 104 cfu/ml). The bacteria species isolated from the fish samples and their percentage of occurrence were; Aeromonas hydrophilia (11.2%), Bacillus species (6.8%), Citrobacter freundii (3.3%), Escherichia coli (23.2%), Enterobacter cloacae (6.1%), Enterococcus faecalis (6.5%), Listeria monocytogenes (4.5%), Pseudomonas aeroginosa (8.2%), Salmonella species (10.2%), Staphylococcus aureus (16.5%) and Streptococcus species (3.5%). The fungi isolated and their percentage of occurrence were; Penicillium species (16.2%), Aspergillus flavus (8.4%), Aspergillus niger (25.5%), Candida species (16.4%), Fusarium species (6.5%), Mucor species (8.6%), Rhodotorula species (7.2%) and Rhizopus stolonifer (11.2%). Antibiotics susceptibility testing showed that all bacteria isolates were susceptible to Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin, Augmentin, and Amoxillin. While Salmonella species, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species showed strong resistance to Septrin, Gentamycin and Streptomycin but intermediate susceptible to Erythromycin, Ampiclox, and Tetracycline. The antifungal susceptibility testing of the fungal isolated from fish samples showed that all the isolates were susceptible to all the antifungal agents used except Candida species that showed little resistance to clotrimazole. The study showed that microbial loads in the fish samples were low and, also there was no presence of multidrug resistant bacteria in sampled fish; therefore the fishes were safe for consumption. Although, it is recommended that good processing method should be adopted by fish handlers to prevent health risks to the fish consumers.
Implementation of Multirepresentation Based Physics Modules to Improve Students Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Mahardika I. Ketut , Wicaksono Iwan
Published: September 2023

Modules are printed teaching materials that are designed to be studied independently and have a systematic structure containing learning materials, learning activities and evaluation tools to achieve the expected competencies. The results of the 1st year development research a multi-representation-based physics module to improve students' critical thinking skills that meet validity and practicality. Multirepresentation is the presentation of the same material in different forms of delivery, which can be in verbal, mathematical, pictorial and graphic forms. The purpose of this study is to describe practicality including the implementation of learning, student activities, obstacles that arise. In addition, effectiveness includes critical thinking skills and student responses to the application of the module. The type of research used is Research and Development (R & D). The development model design used is the development model by Thiagarajan, namely the 4-D development model, which consists of four stages of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The research was carried out in the Even Semester of the 2022/2023 Academic Year on the work and energy. Extensive trials or dissemination were carried out at high schools in the former Besuki residency with research subjects involving 35 class X high school students. Collecting data in a study, namely questionnaires, interviews, observations or observations, tests and documentation. Critical thinking indicators include interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self regulation. Seeing the importance of this, multi-representation-based physics modules still require an implementation test by conveying concepts and implementing steps as teaching materials that explain one unit in a coherent and precise manner. Therefore, there is a need for further research on implementation to describe practicality including the implementation of learning, student activities, the obstacles that arise. In addition, effectiveness includes critical thinking skills and student responses to the application of multi-representation-based physics modules.
Validação da eficácia do uso da Aloe vera (babosa) na queimadura
Authors: Oliveira Thailanny da Silva de , Dias Rosilda Silva , Silva Líscia Divana Carvalho , Azevedo Patrícia Ribeiro
Published: September 2023

Introdução: a queimadura acarreta danos físicos, estéticos e psicológicos. A Aloe vera (babosa) é uma planta medicinal com cultivo favorável e propriedades terapêuticas compatíveis com cicatrização cutânea. Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia do uso tópico do filete da Aloe vera (babosa) in natura, como cobertura não convencional, em queimaduras de 1º e 2º graus. Metodologia: relato de caso com dois participantes que sofreram lesões por trauma térmico. Realizou-se entrevista, exame físico, avaliação da dor e curativo. Utilizou-se a Aloe vera (babosa) colhida de cultivo particular dos pesquisadores, folha madura, espessura de 4- 6 cm, higienizada, retirada de espinhos, casca e corte do gel em filetes 3 mm, refrigerada 24 horas. Ocorreu fricção com filete na área perilesional, enxague com ringer simples, movimentos semicirculares, sentido único, cobertura primária com filetes da babosa, cobertura secundária com gaze úmida de água destilada, finalizada com atadura e micropore. Considerou-se como ponto de saturação o filete desidratado. Os participantes deram continuidade ao tratamento em domicílio, conforme treinamento realizado e orientações. Avaliou-se o processo de cicatrização das lesões queimadas até o 20° dia. Resultados: houve tempo breve na reepitelização com ausência     de retração da pele, preservação da pigmentação nas áreas adjacentes ao tecido lesionado, redução da queixa álgica e do risco de infecção, baixo custo no tratamento e promoção da autonomia no cuidado. Não foram observados efeitos adversos. Conclusão: o uso do filete de Aloe vera demonstrou propriedades benéficas para cicatrização de estruturas da pele, sendo uma alternativa no tratamento de traumas térmicos, como as queimaduras.