bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discussion of new approach to the management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors:   Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Dnepr, Ukraine, Doubossarskaya Z.M.
Published: March 2021

The objective: Critical evaluation of modern therapeutic methods for polycystic ovary syndrome (POS); depending of reproductive plans for infertility therapy needed or removing of cosmetic issues by including Protalis to complex therapy program. Patients and methods. 40 women in the age from 27 to 37; with confirmed diagnosis of POS according to criteria of Rotterdam consensus were examined. They were divided to 2 subgroups; first (30) got traditional therapy with individual variations: laparoscopic drilling of ovaries, Metphormin, lifestyle modification and Protalis. Second group got their therapy without Protalis. Every 3, 6, 9, 12 months clinical, hormonal manifestations of POS were controlled. Results. Usage of complex therapy of POS with Protalis facilitated statistically unreliable lowering of BMI; but number of women with irregular menstrual periods increased in 3.4 times; restoration of reproductive function were happened in 26.6 % cases (10% without Protalis). This therapy facilitated diminishing of cosmetic issues, better skin conditions. Diminishing of acne, lowering of hirsute number and with complex approach to reproductive health they got better life quality. Conclusions. Practicing gynecologists after the studies of several etiological hypotheses about POS, realized that syndrome is a defect of not only one gene but it is polygenic and it is explain phenotype of patients and all variations depending of a type of metabolic disorders. Life style changes (diet and exercises) are cornerstone of management of patients with POS with high body mass and obesity (particularly abdominal) and they can lower many symptoms of POS? considering effectiveness of usage of Protalis in the complex therapy of POS in our study and in documented foreign studies it can be recommended in usage in clinical practice. Key words: polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic anovulation, hyperandrogeny, Protalis.
Modern view on the problem of pelvic inflammatory disease in women
Authors:   Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Dnepr, Ukraine, Dubossarskaya Z.M. , Dubossarskaya Yu.A. ,   Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Dnepr, Ukraine, Grek L.P. ,   Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Dnepr, Ukraine, Ushakova T.B. ,   Dnepropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Dnepr, Ukraine
Published: March 2021

The objective: to learn the efficacy of some fluoroquinolones II and III generation (combination drug Orcipol (ciprofloxacin with ornidazole) and Levoximed (levofloxacin) from World Medicine Pharmaceutical Company, UK) in the treatment of urogenital mixed infections in patients with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for vaginal sanitation and restoration of reproductive health. Patients and methods. A clinical examination and complex treatment of 50 patients of reproductive age for the first or second episode of PID of moderate severity was held. Patients of the 1st group (n=25) with mixed aerobic and anaerobic infections, Chlamydia were prescribed Levoximed for 7–14 days. Patients of the 2nd group (n=25) with mixed aerobic and anaerobic infections, bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis received a combined drug – Orcipol for 5–7 days. Results. The use of Levoximed and combined antibacterial therapy with Orcipol in the complex treatment of patients with PID was successful. The efficacy of Levoximed and Orcipol in the complex treatment of PID in the groups surveyed was comparable, and it was good in most cases – 92% in Group 1 and 88% in Group 2. Conclusions. The use of combined antibacterial therapy with the inclusion of drugs that overlap the spectrum of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens, protozoal sexually transmitted infections, is an important factor in the successful treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genitals in women. High clinical effectiveness of treatment with the use of drugs Levoximed and Orcipol in patients with PID can recommend them for widespread use in gynecological practice. Key words: pelvic inflammatory diseases, urogenital infections, Levoximed, Orcipol.
Metastasis of cancer from Merkel cells to the thyroid gland
Authors:   Clinical Provincial Hospital No. 2 St. Jadwiga Krolowej in Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland, Przyczyna Piotr ,   Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Trojnar Elżbieta ,   Clinical Provincial Hospital No. 2 St. Jadwiga Krolowej in Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland, Bartusik-Aebisher Dorota ,   Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Aebisher David ,   Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer. Aim. Herein described is a case of hypertensive patient, after removal of Merkel cancer of the left gluteus skin (2011), after pulmonary embolism (2013), with degenerative changes of the spine and uterine myoma, chronically treated with Warfarin, because of suspected thyroid cancer. Description of the case. A 70-year-old woman case after removing Merkel cancer of the left buttock skin (2011), after pulmonary embolism (2013), with degenerative changes of the spine and uterine fibroids treated chronically with Warfarin because of suspected thyroid cancer is described. Conclusion. Increasing evidence of Merkel cell carcinoma with immunodeficiency and neoplasia, and the management and outcome of these patients requires study.
Urolithiasis due to renal dystopia and vascular anomalies
Authors:   Student’s Anatomical Scientific Club, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Pliszka Anna , Kłos Michał ,   Municipal Hospital in Siemianowice Slaskie, Siemianowice Slaskie, Poland, Możdżeń Klaudia ,   Student’s Anatomical Scientific Club, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Balawender Krzysztof ,   Department of Urology and Urological Oncology, Municipal Hospital in Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland,   Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Variations in the urogenital vascular anomalies in the abdomen are common. However, they warrant attention due to their importance in operative, diagnostic, and endovascular procedures. Aim. The aim of this article is to show an example of a patient with rare kidney and vessels anomalies. We want to prove that those anomalies contributed to development of urolithiasis in this case. Description of the case. During dissection of abdomen in a female cadaver, unique vascular anomalies and a position disorder of both kidneys were observed. Conclusion. Vessel abnormalities were congenital and appeared simultaneously with renal dystopia. Both anomalies could contribute to stone formation and nephritis. Understanding of the urogenital anatomical variations and their relations to adjacent structures is significant during surgical and radiological procedures.
Fibromatosis-like spindle-cell metaplastic carcinoma of the breast – a case report
Authors:   Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Osuchowski Michał , Bartusik-Aebisher Dorota ,   Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Kaznowska Ewa ,   Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Aebisher David ,   Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Metaplastic breast carcinoma is expressing epithelial and/or mesenchymal tissue within the same tumor. Aim. The aim of this study is to evaluate metaplastic breast carcinoma in a case report and literature review. Description of the case. The presented case desribes metaplastic carcinoma of the breast in 65 years old female patient. Conclusion. Fibromatosis-cell metaplastic carcinoma of the breast presents a particularly large diagnostic challenge. Malignant variants of this disease have been described in the literature.
Anxiety states and knowledge of COVID-19 among pregnant women during the pandemic in Turkey – a cross-sectional study
Authors:   Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Giresun University Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, Giresun, Turkey, Hoşoğlu Esra , Şahin Berkan ,   Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Giresun University Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, Giresun, Turkey, Önal Bedia Sultan ,   Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Giresun University Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, Giresun, Turkey, Baki Yıldırım Sema ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, Turkey
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Infectious outbreaks have negative effects not only on the physical health of the society but also on the mental health. Aim. To evaluate the anxiety states and knowledge of COVID-19 during the pandemic in pregnant women. Material and methods. Cross-sectional study conducted in a university hospital in Turkey. A total of 199 pregnant women were included in the study. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), two questionnaires to evaluate the knowledge about COVID-19, and COVID-19-related anxiety were applied to all the women. Results. The highest level of COVID-19-related anxieties were about their spouses or newborns contracting COVID-19, effects of drugs on fetus and contracting COVID-19 during delivery. There was a negative correlation between gestational week and the questionnaire of COVID-19-related anxieties (r=-0.152, p=0.037). STAI total score was 76.48±14.11, and STAI-T scores (42.39±7.66) were higher than STAI-S scores (34.09±8.77). Although their general knowledge about the disease was relatively good, their level of knowledge on issues that pertained specifically to pregnancy was low. Conclusion. These findings indicated more than four months had passed since the pandemic came to the country but, pregnant women were very worried and did not have enough information about the disease.
Histological changes following the administration of two different chondroitin sulfate products in experimental osteoarthritis models in rats
Authors:   Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Dnipro, Ukraine, Nosivets Dmitriy , Montell Eulalia ,   Pre-Clinical R&D Area, Pharmascience Division, Bioibérica, S.A.U., Barcelona, Spain, Opryshko Valentine ,   Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Dnipro, Ukraine
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Osteoarthritis (OA) is generally a progressive disease that affects synovial joints, resulting in abnormalities to articular cartilage subchondral bone, synovium, and adjacent soft tissues. Aim. The purpose of this work was to examine the histological changes in knee cartilage and bone following the administration of two different chondroitin sulfate products in two experimental OA models in rats. Material and methods. OA was induced in rats by either a single injection of mono-iodoacetate or four once-weekly injections of dexamethasone. 70 adult rats were included: 30 received mono-iodoacetate, 30 received dexamethasone and the 10 remaining controls received no injection. Samples of knee bone and cartilage were then analyzed histologically. Results. Animals with OA that received CS had significantly less inflammation, improved motor activity, and better analgesia compared with those that did not receive CS, with little difference between products. Histologically, both products reduced the signs of OA and resulted in the activation of regenerative processes of cartilage and bone and stimulation of proliferation and formation of amorphous material. Conclusion. These results substantiate the importance of using high-quality pharmaceutical-grade CS to ensure optimal efficacy and safety of the final product in patients with OA.
Changes in haematological parameters and serum beta-2-microglobulin levels in CD4+ T-cells-stratified Nigerian HIV patients
Authors:   Department of Haematology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Olaniyi John Ayodele , Emeka Godwin Joseph ,   Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Onifade Abdulfatah Adekunle ,   Department of Immunology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Adeyanju Alaruru Olusoji ,   Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria, Rahamon Sheu Kadiri ,   Department of Immunology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Reports have shown that there is a rise in beta-2-microglobulin (β2M) concentration in patients with HIV infection and that the degree of elevation correlates well with the extent of disease burden and could be an independent prognostic marker for death. However, there is the dearth of information on the interplay between alteration in haematological profile, a common cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV, and β2M. Aim. Changes in selected haematological parameters and β2M in Nigerian HIV patients stratified based on CD4+ T-cells counts were thus assessed in this study. Material and methods. Forty-eight asymptomatic, drug naive HIV patients were enrolled into this cross-sectional study. Haemoglobin concentration (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), total and differential white blood cell count, platelet count and CD4+ T-cells count were determined using standard methods while serum levels of β2M were determined using ELISA. Thereafter, the patients were stratified into three groups based on the CD4+ T-cells count. Results. Hb and lymphocyte counts increased with increasing CD4+ T-cells count. In contrast, neutrophils percentage, MCV and MCH reduced with increasing CD4+ T-cells count. The mean lymphocytes percentage was significantly higher while the mean neutrophils percentage was significantly lower in patients with CD4+ T-cells count of 500–800 cells/μl compared with the patients with CD4+ T-cells count <200 cells/μl. Similarly, the mean MCV was significantly lower in patients with CD4+ T-cells count of 500–800 cells/μl compared with patients with CD4+ T-cells count of 200–499 cells/μl and patients with CD4+ T-cells count <200 cells/μl. β2M had significant positive correlation with WBC and neutrophils percentage but had a significant negative correlation with lymphocytes percentage and MCH in patients with CD4+ T-cells count <200 cells/μl. However, β2M had significant positive correlation with PCV, Hb, monocytes and morphology in patients with CD4+ T-cells count of 500–800 cells/μl. Conclusion. It could be concluded from this study that HIV infection is associated with alteration in haematological profile and the alteration is CD4+ T-cells count-dependent. Also, elevation in β2M concentration appears to be a marker of lymphopaenia in patients with low CD4+ T-cells count.
Neonatal circumcision: profile of neonates with complications resulting from the use of plastibell
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria, Emeka Chukwubuike Kevin
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Circumcision is one of the most performed surgical procedures in neonates. Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate our experience with neonates who developed complications following the use of plastibell for circumcision. Material and methods. This was a retrospective study of male neonates who were managed for complications resulting from circumcision (performed with plastibell) over a 5-year period at the pediatric surgery unit of a teaching hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. Ethical approval was obtained from the ethics and research committee. Results. Out of the 1794 neonatal circumcisions (using plastibell) performed during the study period, 134 (7.5%) neonates had complications. Sixty percent (1074) of the circumcisions were performed in the teaching hospital while 40% were referred cases. The ages of the patients ranged from 7 to 27 days with a median of 10 days and their mean weight was 2.5 kilograms. Majority of the plastibell circumcisions that developed complications was performed by unregistered (auxiliary) nurses. Retained plastibell was the most common complication and its removal was the most performed procedure. No mortality was recorded. Conclusion. Complications following circumcision with plastibell vary widely. Retained plastibell was the most common in the present study. The most complications occurred when the circumcision was performed by auxiliary (unregistered) nurses.
Un análisis de hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico en el curso de matemática de los estudiantes del 6º grado de primaria
Authors: Acuña Casaico Russ Williams
Published: March 2021

El presente estudio aborda los hábitos de estudio y el rendimiento académico en el área de matemática, cuyos estudiantes participantes procedieron de instituciones educativas adventistas, adscritas en el departamento de San Martín, con el propósito de determinar si existe relación significativa entre las variables, cuya investigación presenta el enfoque cuantitativo, y su diseño fue no experimental, de tipo correlacional. La muestra estuvo constituida por 71 estudiantes del sexto grado de primaria. Se trabajó el cuestionario de tipo Lickert, para la variable hábitos de estudio. Los resultados, para la segunda variable, se obtuvieron a partir de las actas de evaluación, y se trabajó el coeficiente de correlación Rho Spearman, con el propósito de realizar la prueba de las hipótesis. Se concluye que la relación entre hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico no es significativa.
Los tipos iconográficos de tradición cristiana. Proyecto de Investigación del grupo APES
Authors: García Mahíques Rafael
Published: March 2021

Proyecto orientado como una historia diacrónica de los tipos iconográficos en la tradición del cristianismo, llevado a cabo por el grupo de investigación APES. Reflexión de sobre su orientación metodológica. Definición y clarificación de los conceptos: tipo iconográfico, imagen conceptual e imagen narrativa. Plan de la colección: volúmenes publicados y previstos.
Single-cell suspensions from primary human esophagus tissue v1
Authors: Hayden Annette , Walker Rob , Harrington Jack , Kimbley Lucy , Waise Sara , Hanley Chris , Thomas Gareth , Johnson Peter , West Jonathan , JJ Rose Zerilli Matthew , Underwood TIm
Published: March 2021

A protocol to dissociate fresh esophagus tissue specimens for single-cell transcriptomics.
The Use of Electronic Courses in the Implementation of Educational Programs “Physical Education and Sport”, “Applied Physical Education and Sport” for Students of the Special Educational Department
Authors: Kartavtseva Anna I. , Sadyrin Sergey L. , Dergach Elena A. , Bryukhanova Nina A.
Published: March 2021

The article provides statistical data on the number of SibFU students with disabilities (in 2013, 2014 and 2020), as well as the number of the 1st-year students enrolled in the Special Educational Department of the Department of Physical Education based on the results of a medical examination. The main conditions that ensure access to higher education for students with disabilities are reflected. As a practical experience of educational activities in the educational programs “Physical Education and Sport”, “Applied Physical Education and Sport” with students with disabilities, temporarily exempted from physical education, as well as during the period of restrictive measures during the pandemic, the structure of the electronic course is described and the methodological and practical material posted on the e.sfu-kras.ru platform is presented. The organization of educational activities for students of the Special Educational Department in the subjects under consideration with the use of an electronic course over the past 3 years has proved its effectiveness. This material will be of interest to teachers of physical education of various specializations, special educational departments, as well as specialists in the field of physical education and adaptive physical education
Feketenyár-ligetek a Dráva mentén (Carduo crispi-Populetum nigrae Kevey in Borhidi & Kevey 1996)
Authors: Kevey Balázs , Csete Sándor
Published: March 2021

Jelen tanulmány 25 cönológiai felvétellel mutatja be a Dráva hullámterében levő feke­tenyár-ligetek társulási viszonyait. Szukcessziós és társulástani elemzésre volt szükség a cönosziszte­matikai besorolás alátámasztásához. Az állományok a feketenyár dominanciája, a társulás szukcessziós sorban elfoglalt helyzete és a fajcsoportok részletes elemzése alapján a Szigetközből Carduo crispi-Populetum nigrae néven leírt asszociációval azonosíthatók. A csigolyafüzesekből (Rumici crispi-Salicetum purpureae) jönnek létre, s mintegy másfél méterrel alacsonyabb szinten találhatók, mint a belőlük fejlődő fehérnyár-ligetek (Senecioni sarracenici-Populetum albae). A sokváltozós eredmények jól mutatják a regionális fajkészletek erőteljes hatását és az egyes társulástípusok pusztán fajösszetétel alapú hasonlósági viszonyait.
Connected JavaScript-Microcomponents Architecture for Large Web-Projects
Authors:   Nizhny Tagil Technological Institute (branch) of the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Nizhny Tagil, 622031, Russian Federation, Orlov D. A. , Karelova R. A. ,   Nizhny Tagil Technological Institute (branch) of the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Nizhny Tagil, 622031, Russian Federation
Published: March 2021

The article describes the architecture of connected JavaScript components, which allows you to implement the interaction of many scripts connected in a web project asynchronously and executable at any time and in any order. The architecture is based on the idea of dividing code into components, JavaScript events and listening to them. This approach is intended to relieve the developer from the need to organize the sequence of connecting scripts in an HTML-document, track their loading time and select the loading method, which gives great opportunities for expanding and flexibility of the code.
Exploring the Dimensionality of Ground-Motion Data by Applying Autoencoder Techniques
Authors: Dokht Dolatabadi Esfahani Reza , Vogel Kristin , Cotton Fabrice , Ohrnberger Matthias , Scherbaum Frank , Kriegerowski Marius
Published: March 2021

In this article, we address the question of how observed ground-motion data can most effectively be modeled for engineering seismological purposes. Toward this goal, we use a data-driven method, based on a deep-learning autoencoder with a variable number of nodes in the bottleneck layer, to determine how many parameters are needed to reconstruct synthetic and observed ground-motion data in terms of their median values and scatter. The reconstruction error as a function of the number of nodes in the bottleneck is used as an indicator of the underlying dimensionality of ground-motion data, that is, the minimum number of predictor variables needed in a ground-motion model. Two synthetic and one observed datasets are studied to prove the performance of the proposed method. We find that mapping ground-motion data to a 2D manifold primarily captures magnitude and distance information and is suited for an approximate data reconstruction. The data reconstruction improves with an increasing number of bottleneck nodes of up to three and four, but it saturates if more nodes are added to the bottleneck.
A Response Spectral Ratio Model to Account for Amplification and Attenuation Effects in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
Authors: Chapman Martin C. , Guo Zhen
Published: March 2021

We used our previously published Lg-wave spectral ratio model to develop a model of pseudospectral acceleration (PSA) response ratios at sites in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain, relative to a reference site condition defined as the mean response for site locations outside the Coastal Plain. The model is strongly dependent on sediment thickness. The results of this study can be used to predict PSA response, for linear behavior, at sites in the Atlantic or Gulf Coastal Plain with a known thickness of Coastal Plain sediment, given a ground-motion model for reference site conditions outside the Coastal Plain region of the central and eastern United States.
Tradisi Anjala Ombong masyarakat Selayar dalam perspektif geografi
Authors: Astuti Alfiani Dwi , Budijanto Budijanto , Astina I Komang
Published: March 2021

This research aims to uncover the relationship between Anjala Ombong Tradition and Selayar community in a geographical perspective. This study uses a qualitative design with a geographical approach. Data collected by using in–depth interview, field observation and documentation. Data were analyzed by using spatial approach, ecological approach, and regional complex approach. The results of this research show that the spatial perspective of Anjala Ombong tradition is the typical conditions of Sangkulu–Kulu River Estuary, that is: the water conditions including salinity (22%), current strength of water (0.071 m/s), water depth (1–1.2 m), and surface temperature (28oC) at July–August, the conditions are suitable for the environment of juku 'lompa. Ecological perspectives in the Anjala Ombong tradition appear in human interaction with the environment, namely the prohibition of fishing, catching juku lompa rollers, the installation of uhara, violations of the restrictions in tradition, and restrictions on fishing time. The regional–complex perspective of Anjala Ombong tradition can be seen by areal differentiation that creates interaction between one region and another, namely: the migration of juku lompa from Komba Beach headed for the Sangkulu–Kulu River Estuary and the change in the time of the tradition due to external factors.
Environmental Air Quality and Health: Evidence from Trade Liberalization
Authors: Navaei Amirhooshang , Farnoud Farhad
Published: March 2021

This paper explores the potential externality of trade liberalization between the US and China on air pollution and infants’ health outcomes. Exploiting the differential impact of tariff reductions due to trade liberalization across industries combined with compositional variations of industry-specific employment across counties as the main source of identification strategy and using the universe of birth records in the US over the years 1990-2017 (over 97 million observations), we document substantial improvements in birth outcomes of mothers residing in counties with higher exposure to trade policy change. The exposed counties experienced sharp drops in employment specifically for manufacturing industries and revealed sharp reductions in a wide array of pollutants. A 1 percent reduction in tariff rates is associated with an 11.5 and 12.7 percentage point reduction in the likelihood of low birth weight and preterm birth, respectively.
Autonomy and Participation: The Challenges of Education on Virtual Modality
Authors: Franco Merchán Ángela Patricia , Valencia Rodríguez John Felipe , Ruiz Cortes Karen Jisseth , Martínez Martínez María Fernanda , Bustamente Morales Paula Andrea , Soto Sandoval Sara Daniela
Published: March 2021

The autonomy of students in virtual classes has been a challenge since virtual education took place because of the current pandemic situation, bringing new challenges to educational workers. This article is derived from the secondary school practice experience of a group of students from a public university in Bogotá; the researchers of this study present the preliminary results of the ongoing practicum experience subject. It will present the importance of autonomy in the virtual educational context and how it affects the development of classes. This is qualitative research, a case study; the data were collected through field notes and class observations from seven secondary school groups. Findings suggest that participation is a chief variable in virtual class development and the challenges that teachers face are gaining a permanent place in the current educational reality.
Fortalecimiento del gobierno propio para la protección de los territorios ancestrales a través de la construcción de protocolos para consulta previa libre e informada
Authors: Rangel Uncacia Felipe
Published: March 2021

Este artículo de revisión tiene el objetivo formular herramientas que fortalezcan el Gobierno Propio y la autodeterminación de la comunidad indígena Chonara Huena del Pueblo Eperara Siapirara del Resguardo Indígena de Dagua en el corregimiento de La Delfina del departamento del Valle del Cauca, e iniciar así un diálogo para la protección del territorio, a través de estrategias que se concreten, construyan e implementen los protocolos autónomos de Consulta y consentimiento previo, libre e informado. Por lo que es necesario conocer las diferentes problemáticas, como las necesidades y deficiencias que presentan los líderes, autoridades y miembros del Cabildo de la comunidad indígena de la Chonara Huena del Pueblo Eperara Siapidara.
Implementación de mantenimiento preventivo y predictivo a los equipos del proceso de producción en la empresa EQUIACEROS SAS
Authors: Mago Ramos María Gabriela , Perea Lozano Brenda Yasneir , López Suárez Henry Norholey
Published: March 2021

Dentro de los sectores productivos de Mosquera Cundinamarca, hay empresas que ofrecen servicios en el área metalmecánica, entre las cuales se encuentra la empresa EQUIACEROS SAS, en la cual se realizó la implementación de mantenimiento Preventivo y Predictivo a los equipos que intervienen en el proceso de producción mediante un análisis en la predicción del histórico de fallas, principios y estándares de funcionamiento, tiempos y contextos operacionales, es por tal razón que la investigación propuso un modelo que incluye RCM (Mantenimiento Centrado en Confiablidad), ya que resulta indispensable analizar el comportamiento de los equipos, para posteriormente; tomar decisiones que mejoren la calidad y productividad, buscando reducir costos de los procesos. Esta metodología que se basó en: AMEF (Análisis de Modo y Efecto de Fallas) a través de una clasificación y jerarquización de equipos, codificación de fallas, cálculo de NPR (número de prioridad de riesgo), el cual sirve para establecer las actividades de mantenimiento que serán ejecutadas en la empresa. La elaboración del plan de mantenimiento permitirá llevar los indicadores de funcionamiento de los equipos evaluando la vida útil de los mismos. Los resultados obtenidos apoyarán los servicios que presta EQUIACEROS SAS, siendo indispensable que la maquinaria o equipos no se detengan bajo ninguna circunstancia; porque hoy en día la industria metalmecánica exige altos niveles de producción. La finalidad de este proyecto es apoyar investigaciones futuras que mejoren la gestión de mantenimiento donde se apliquen habilidades que permitan llevar un control de las operaciones, así como también, realizar las frecuencias y rutinas de inspección mejorando los indicadores de fiabilidad de los equipos.
¿Usar o perder los bosques?: Extracción regulada de madera y pérdida de cobertura forestal en México
Authors: Blackman Allen , Villalobos Laura
Published: March 2021

Un conjunto creciente de investigadores y responsables de política pública sostienen, de manera un tanto contraintuitiva, que la extracción regulada de madera puede ayudar a conservar los bosques en los países en desarrollo al desalentar la tala ilegal y el cambio de uso de suelo. Sin embargo, las pruebas rigurosas de esa hipótesis son escasas. Utilizamos modelos de diferencias en diferencias para medir el efecto neto de la concesión de permisos de extracción de madera en la pérdida de cobertura forestal en México entre 2001 y 2012. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que los permisos no tienen grandes efectos sistemáticos sobre la pérdida de la cobertura forestal. Identificamos efectos estadísticamente significativos sólo en determinados subgrupos, mas no en nuestra muestra a nivel nacional. Además, los efectos de los subgrupos son relativamente modestos y varían en signo. Los subgrupos en los que los permisos tienen efectos discernibles se definen, entre otras cosas, por los niveles de pobreza y los costos de oportunidad de retener la cobertura forestal, resultados que sugieren que la gobernanza forestal y la demanda por tierra moderan los efectos de los permisos.
The Venezuelan Enterprise: Current Situation, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Saboin José Luis
Published: March 2021

Using Enterprise Survey data, this study describes the characteristics of current Venezuelan firms the survivors of one of the deepest economic contractions of modern historyacross different dimensions, such as access to infrastructure services, firms investment and financing, labor and skills, foreign trade, the legal environment, and firms innovation and performance. The study identifies the main challenges faced by the surviving firms (notably: macroeconomic and political instability, unreliability of basic services, lack of credit, and migration), while identifying some of the opportunities for these firms to exploit if a comprehensive recovery strategy for the country were to be implemented. In this sense, I find that the representative Venezuelan survivor firm has managed to internationalize through several channels (foreign ownership, exports, and international quality certifications), as well as to match skills with current business and market demands and keep innovating. The study also briefly analyzes some of the traditional determinants of (labor) productivity at the firm level, bringing the most interesting aspects to the fore so they can be explored further in more topic-focused research.
FUN BOSS GAMES: Literasi Investor Menuju Indonesia Sebagai Pusat Pasar Modal Syariah
Authors: Maesaroh Indah
Published: March 2021

Keberadaan pasar modal dikalangan industri keuangan di Indonesia kurang memicu daya tarik masyarakat untuk menjadi investor. Publikasi Otoritas jasa Keuangan (OJK) tahun 2016 menyatakan bahwa indeks literasi pasar modal menurun dari 0,02% pada tahun 2013 menjadi 0,01% pada tahun 2016. Selain itu, kedudukanya dibawah industri perbankan (9,61%), perasuransian (1,92%), pegadaian (0,71%), dan lembaga pembiayaan (0,24%). Oleh sebab itu, melalui penelitian yang dilakukan secara konseptual dengan pendekatan kualitatif pada telaah literatur ini ditujukan untuk menawarkan konsep literasi keuangan pada pasar modal syariah. Peneliti menawarkan model literasi yang menarik dan menyenangkan dalam pasar modal syariah melalui “fun boss games”. Fun Boss Games merupakan permainan dengan pemain seorang investor yang berinvestasi pada produk-produk pasar modal syariah baik dalam jangka pendek (untuk mendapatkan keuntungan dunia) maupun dalam jangka panjang (untuk mendapatkan keuntungan akhirat). Tantangan dalam games ini dibagi dalam empat tahapan untuk menjadi investor pemenang yakni tahap pertama bagi investor not literate, tahap kedua bagi investor less literate, tahap ketiga suft literate, dan tahap keempat well literate. Subjek akan ditawarkan dengan beberapa produk investasi beserta risikonya baik dalam jangka panjang maupun jangka pendek sesuai tahapan yang sedang dicapai. Dengan demikian, investor harus mendapatkan point yang tinggi untuk naik ketahap selanjutnya. Model literasi permainan ini sesuai dengan karakter investor yang menyukai tantangan bisnis dalam berinvestasi di pasar modal syariah karena memiliki pertimbangan hingga jangka panjang (akhirat). Implementasi atas fun boss games ini menjadi bahan literasi calon investor sebelum menghadapi tantangan investasi pada pasar modal syariah yang sebenarnya. Dengan demikian, konsep permainan ini mampu mengurangi risiko investasi pasar modal syariah karena kurangnya pemahaman investor. Dalam jangka panjang, diharapkan mampu menciptakan para investor- investor cerdas yang siap melakukan investasi menuju pusat pasar modal syariah di Indonesia.Keywords: Pasar Modal Syariah, Literasi Investor, Fun Boss Games
RABANI ( Reaktor Baru Wudhu Masa Kini) : Sistem Daur Ulang Air Wudhu yang Syar’i Berbasis Neo
Authors: Cahyaningrum Ema , Suci Rinaldi Yunita , Cahyaningrum Emi
Published: March 2021

Indonesia is the country with the largest adherents of Islam in the world. The number of adherents of Islam is around 212.5 million people or about 80% of the total population. With the number of mosques in Indonesia around 731,096 buildings in 2013. Every Muslim (adherent of Islam) before praying always cleanses certain body parts commonly called ablution so that it is estimated that the use of water for ablution in a day is around 1.8 million m3. The dry season that occurred in the last few months has caused many areas to experience a clean water crisis. The use of water must be carried out optimally. Islam teaches how to be frugal and fair as taught in the apostles' Sunnah. Therefore, there is a need for a system designed to recycle used ablution so that it can be reused into ablution water. RABANI uses the NEO method (membrane based zeolite, electrocoagulation and ozonation) nanofiltration. The combination of several methods of water purification will increase the effectiveness of water purification so that better quality water is produced. This system produces output products in the form of clean water that is suitable for reuse for the purification process.Keywords: Water ablution, ozonizasi, referring
“BARBARIC” CULTURAL PRACTICES: CULTURALIZING VIOLENCE AND THE FAILURE TO PROTECT WOMEN IN CANADA
Authors: Mattoo Deepa , Merrigan Sydele E.
Published: March 2021

The introduction of Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act, in 2015 garnered major critical attention across Canada. Amid an already tense climate of anti-immigrant sentiment in the post-9/11 era, the title chosen for the bill by the Conservative-led government catalyzed xenophobia, perpetuated the “us versus them” rhetoric, and culturalized violence. While originally touted as an opportunity to enhance protection for girls and women against the “foreign” horrors of polygamy, early and forced marriage, and “honour”-based killings, Bill S-7 instead fanned the flames of xenophobia on a mass level, failed to protect women, and, in fact, created higher risk of harms for women who are victims of gender- or family-based violence. In this commentary, we provide an overview of Bill S-7, the amendments to legislation made as a result of its passing, and some of its many problematic elements. We address the barriers to disclosing violence in racialized communities and subsequently provide suggestions on how to effectively address gender- and family-based violence in Canada in an effort to support survivors and prevent further harm.
Occurrence of Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli and Their In Vitro Susceptibility Pattern by Vitek 2 at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital – An Observational Study
Authors: Shah Atit Dineshchandra , Limbachia Urvashi Natubhai , Prajapati Bhavin K. , Patel Lata , Shah Dharati Tusharbhai , Pethani Jayshri D. , Shaikh Nasiruddin M. , Shah Hiral
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND Non fermenting gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) are a group of heterogenous, aerobic and non-sporing saprophytic bacteria, found as commensals in humans and other animals primarily causing opportunistic healthcare-associated infections. They are innately resistant to many antibiotics and are known to acquire resistance by various mechanisms. They pose a particular difficulty for the healthcare community because multidrug resistance is common and increasing among them and a number of strains have now been identified that exhibit pan drug resistance. This study was conducted to isolate and identify various non-fermenter gram negative bacilli (NFGNB), to study their antibiotic sensitivity pattern and their clinical significance from various clinical samples. METHODS A study was undertaken from March 2019 to February 2020 to isolate NFGNB from various clinical samples received for culture and sensitivity in the department of microbiology in a tertiary care hospital, Ahmedabad. Non lactose fermenting colonies on MacConkey agar plates were further processed by Vitek 2 to identify them and to study their antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). RESULTS A total of 2010 NFGNB were isolated from various clinical samples and their AST was evaluated by Vitek 2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (52.7 %) and Acinetobacter baumannii (36.5 %) were the most common NFGNB isolated. Carbapenem resistance was 93 % for Acinetobacter species and 61 % for Pseudomonas species. CONCLUSIONS Accurate and rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of NFGNB help in early initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy and proper management of patients thereby help in reducing emergence of MDR strains of NFGNB, mortality and overall hospital stay. KEYWORDS NFGNB – Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli, Multidrug Resistance, Pan Drug Resistance, Carbapenem Resistance
Library Anxiety Among Marginalized University Students in Northeast India
Authors: Gogoi Tripti , Singson Mangkhollen , Thiyagarajan S.
Published: March 2021

Objective – Library anxiety experienced by students has been discussed extensively for many decades. While the phenomenon is widely recognized, little attention has been paid to seeing its specific effect on marginalized sections of the society. The study attempts to understand the library anxiety experienced by students at three different universities in Assam. Assam is the only state in Northeast India to have private, state, and central universities. These universities draw their student populations from several different hill states in Northeast India, all of which face significant socio-political-economic challenges.
Methods – A stratified random sample technique was used for the study. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed equally among the three universities in Assam and found 119 questionnaires were fit for analysis. The study adopted the modified and validated version of the Bostick Library Anxiety Scale developed by Anwar, Al-Kandari, and Al-Qallaff (AQAK) in 2004, with 32 item statements and 4 categories. The questionnaire is divided into two parts:  Demographic Variables and the Library Anxiety Scale. The categories used for the study were: Category 1 (Staff Approachability) – 11 statements; Category 2 (Feelings of Inadequacy) – 6 statements); Category 3 (Library Confidence) – 8 statements; and Category 4 (Library Constraints) – 7 statements.
Results – The study hypothesized that factors such as gender, the language of instruction, type of university, and caste or community do not influence library anxiety among Northeast India students. However, the study's findings suggest that type of university influences library anxiety among students and its three constructs. Tezpur university students experience a higher level of library anxiety. Although no overall significant difference in the level of library anxiety was observed among students across gender (p=0.278, p> 0.05), the language of instruction (p=0.023, p> 0.05), castes and communities (p=0.223, p> 0.05), there was a significant difference in one construct of library anxiety among students based on gender (feelings of inadequacy), the language of education instruction (staff approachability), caste and community (feelings of inadequacy).
Conclusions – Results from the present study provided compelling evidence to suggest that many students, irrespective of their gender, the language of instruction, type of university, discipline, and caste or community experience library anxiety. The difference levels of library anxiety among independent variables indicate a critical lack of information literacy skills. Overall, library anxiety scores among the students were moderate; some categories such as staff approachability, the feeling of inadequacy, and library constraint are the attributes of the students' anxiety. However, the findings of the study also suggest that students are confident in using the library. They are optimistic, enthusiastic, and keen to use library resources.
A Content Analysis of Systematic Review Online Library Guides
Authors: Lee Jennifer , Hayden K. Alix , Ganshorn Heather , Pethrick Helen
Published: March 2021

Objective – Online library guides can serve as resources for students and researchers conducting systematic literature reviews. There is a need to develop learner-centered library guides to build capacity for systematic review skills. The objective of this study was to explore the content of existing systematic review library guides at research universities.
Methods – We conducted a content analysis of systematic review library guides from English-speaking universities. We identified 18 institutions for inclusion using a Scopus search to find the institutions with the highest number of systematic review publications. We conducted a content analysis of those institutions’ library guides, coding for the types of resources included, and the stage of the systematic review process to which they referred. A chi-square test was used to determine whether the differences in distribution of the resource types within each systematic review stage were statistically significant.
Results – The most common type of resource was informational in content. Only 24% of the content analysed was educational. The most common stage of the systematic review process was conducting searches. The chi-square test revealed significant differences for seven of the nine systematic review stages.
Conclusion – We found that many library guides were heavily informational and lacking in instructional and skills focused content. There is a significant opportunity for librarians to turn their systematic review guides into practical learning tools through the development and assessment of online instructional tools to support student and researcher learning.
Beyond Reference Data: A Qualitative Analysis of Nursing Library Chats to Improve Research Health Science Services
Authors: Harlow Samantha
Published: March 2021

Objective - The objective of this study was to analyze trends in academic library reference chat transcripts with nursing themes, in order to improve all library services and resources based on the findings.
Methods - In Fall 2018, health science liaison librarians performed a qualitative study by analyzing 60 nursing chat transcripts from LibraryH3lp. These chats were tagged, anonymized, coded, and then analyzed in Atlas TI to identify patterns and trends.
Results - Chat analysis showed that librarians staffing chat are meeting the research needs of nursing patrons by helping them find full-text articles and suggesting the appropriate library databases. In order to further improve these virtual services, workshops were offered to Library and Information Science (LIS) interns and staff who answer reference chats. Nursing online tutorials and research guides were also improved based on the results.
Conclusion - This study will help academic libraries improve and expand services into the virtual realm, to support library employees and patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Virtual reference chat is not going away; in the current academic environment it is needed more than ever. Using these library chats as the basis for additional chat staff training can reduce staff anxiety and prepare them to better serve patrons.