bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of the Genetic Diversity among Wild Colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis (L.)Schrad.) Ecotypes Collected from Different Regions of Sudan
Authors: Eldoush Zeinab E. E. M. , Ali Abdalla Mohamed , Elsiddig Marmar A.
Published: February 2022

Better utilization and conservation of the medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP), most of which are collected from the wild, necessitate their screening to identify potential genotypes for both production and utilization in interbreeding to develop superior genotypes.The objective of this research, therefore,wasthe assessment of the genetic relationship among wild colocynth Citrullus colocynthis (L.)Schrad. ecotypes. Seeds of twelve colocynth plants (SF, K10, K101, K114, ABD, SH, G, GD, GD1, ND, SD and NK) were collected from wild plants growing in twelve diverse ecologies of Sudan’s States. Commercial watermelon (Wm) seeds were obtained from the seed store and tested for comparison. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technology was used to explore the genetic relatedness of the ecotypes. Ten RAPD primers were used to amplify CTAB-extracted DNA from leaves of each ecotype. Data were used to create similarity matrices using the PAST 3.01 software package and a dendrogram was constructed based on Jaccard’s similarity coefficients. A total of 321 DNA fragments were detected by RAPD markers for the 13 tested plants giving an average of 24.69 alleles per ecotype. The number of fragments detected for each ecotype ranged from 11 (GD) to 64 detected for K10; ten fragments were detected for watermelon. Hundred percent polymorphism was recorded for the tested primers with high Polymorphism Information Content (PIC) values in the range of 0.97-1.00. Similarity matrix constructed from data generated indicated that the closest ecotypes, with 67% similarity, were ABD and K114, while the most distant ones (no similarity) were SD and GD as well as GD and Wm. The constructed dendrogram divided the 12 colocynth ecotypes and the watermelon cultivar into three major clusters; the first includes watermelon cultivar as an out-group, the second includes all ecotypes except K10 which is grouped in a separate cluster. These results conclude that the ecological zone does not affect the genetic relatedness of the tested ecotypes despite their high genetic polymorphism. The variability between the ecotypes points out that Sudan’s colocynth germplasm possesses high potentiality for future improvement through crossing and selection.
Note on Physical and Chemical Properties of Guar Gum in Some Newly Developed Guar(Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL. Taub) Genotypes
Authors: Abdel Rahman Yossria A. , Abdalla Abdelwahab H. , Ahmed Abdelazim A.
Published: February 2022

This study aimed at determination of the physical and chemical characteristics of guar gum in twenty newly developed guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub) genotypes. For assessment of the physical properties, data were recorded on refractive index, specific rotation, optical density and relative viscosity. The chemical analysis included gum content, pH and sugar profile. The gum content ranged from 23 – 30.33 %, with a 2.08 ratio of mannose to galactose. The relative viscosity ranged from 2055.17 to 3167.9 centipoises, the highest value was detected in Gm22. Moreover, the values of specific rotation, pH, refractive index and optical density of guar gum ranged from43.33°to 81.67°, 6.15 to 7.13, 1.336 to 1.338 and 0.03 – 0.44%, respectively.  It was concluded that a wide range of variability exists among the evaluated genotypes in most of the studied characteristics. Such variation can be exploited in breeding programs for improvement of gum quality.
Assessment of the Genetic Diversity of Some Female Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider) Genotypes Growing in the Semi-arid Highlands of Sudan using ISSR Markers
Authors: Mohammed Ismail A. , Elsanousi Rania S. , Ibrahim Lana A. , AbdAlgadir Ramah A. , Elhoweiris Sayeda O. , Osman Fatima M. , Gasim Seif M.
Published: February 2022

The knowledge of genetic diversity of a crop like Jojoba, a commercially grown plant to produce unique liquid oil from its seed, is essential in a breeding program aiming to the development of elite genotypesfor large-scale production. This study was carried out to evaluate the genetic diversity of 25 female jojoba genotypes growing in Arkaweet Area, East Sudan, using ISSR Markers. Genomic DNA was extracted from leaves of thestudied genotypes and quantified for PCR amplification. Five ISSR primers were used for PCR amplification to investigate the genetic diversity among the female jojoba genotypes. ISSR primers showed high polymorphic pattern and produced a total of 54 polymorphic bands with an average of 10.8 polymorphic bands per primer. The average of polymorphic information content (PIC) value of 0.37 indicates moderate polymorphism. The geneticdiversity ranged from 0.01 to 0.85. The results indicate the effectiveness of using ISSR molecular markers to reveal genetic variability among the studied female jojoba genotypes, a finding that could be used for development ofelite jojoba genotypes, which provide potential for large-scale jojoba production in Sudan.
Essential Oil Content and Composition of Some Ocimum Species and Subspecies Grown in Sudan
Authors: Hussien Hala Abdel-Moniem Ahmed , Ali Abdalla Mohamed
Published: February 2022

This research was conducted to study the variation among Ocimum species and subspecies grown in Sudan on basis of the essential oil content of their leaves and flowers and oil profiles. Four different plant materials wereused in this experiment. The layout of the experiment was Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates; treatments were the four Ocimum species and sub-species. The highest oil content of leaves (3 %) wasobtained from O. americanum L. (Wild), while the lowest oil content of leaves and flowers 1 % and 1.3 % respectively were obtained from O. tenuiflorum L. (Clove). The highest oil content of flowers (2.8 %) was obtained from O. basilicum L. (Baladi). Linalool was the most predominant component in leaves’ and flowers’ oil of Ocimum spp. followed by Eugenol and Eucalyptol (Cineole). Other important components were Methyleugenol,Caryophyllene, Citral, Neral (β-Citral), α-Citral, Acetic acid octyl ester, 1-Octanol, α-Bergamotene, β-Cadinene(-), α-Caryophyllene (Humulene), β-elemene and Germacrene D. Oxygenated monoterpenes were the mostpredominant components in the oils followed by sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and phenylpropanoids
A Review of Global Epidemiology and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: Tara Tanveer , Khan Zakirullah , Ali Hina , Sardar Sadia , Samad Abdul , Ullah Karim , Urrehman Waheed , Batool Azka , , , . Naila , Ullah Ihsan , Ahmad Junaid , Ahmad Zeeshan
Published: February 2022

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is gram-positive cocci, which causes multiple complications such as bone, skin, joint and soft tissue infections. Penicillin was the first antibiotic that showed resistance to S. aureus; however, following penicillin, S. aureus became resistant to Methicillin and became a problem in many parts of the world. Worldwide epidemiology of S. aureus varies by country. In Austria, CA-MRSA accounts for 10% of all MRSA isolates. Many clones of S. aureus were discovered in Asian and as well as in European countries. Many patients in Southeast Asia are infected with various S. aureus variants. Aim: The aim of this study was to review epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of S. aureus in different countries. Results: Previous findings revealed that Panton-Valentine leukeocidin (PVL) genes were present in S. aureus strains. Furthermore, most widely accepted antibiotic resistance genes in clinical isolates of S. aureus strains are mecA. S. aureus spread throughout the hospital and into the community as well. They differ from one another in some ways, such as PVL genes and staphylococcal Chromosomal Cassette Mec (SCCmec) subtyping. Conclusion: It is concluded based on previously published research as well as review articles that different clones are of S. aureus are present in different regions of the world which further shows similar characteristics in some regions while totally different from the clones found in other countries. S. aureus infection can be treated by combining some antibiotics such as Vancomycin with Rifampin and Gentamicin. It can also be avoided by practicing good hand hygiene and avoiding intravenous drugs, which can cause a variety of infections. Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, CA-MRSA, HA-MRSA, Resistance
Comparison of the Outcome of Clamp-and-Tie with Ligasure Technique in Total Thyroidectomy
Authors: Ijaz Ul Haq Hafiz Muhammad , Akram Muhammad Usman , Haider Sohaib , Ghani Muhammad Tahir , Mirza Fawad Aamir , Raza Ahmad
Published: February 2022

Objective: To compare the outcome of clamp-and-tie with Ligasure technique in total thyroidectomy patients. Material and Methods: A total 60 (30 in each group) patients undergoing near total thyroidectomy for benign goiter were included in this study. After taking informed consent, demographic data (age, gender, duration of goitre, place of living and BMI) were noted. All selected cases were be divided into group A & B by lottery method. In group A patients total thyroidectomy was done by using ligasure while in group B patients, near total thyroidectomy was done by clamp-and-tie technique. Operation time and intra-operative blood loss were measured for each patient. Results: Mean age of patients was 45.60±12.1 years included in this study. Mean disease duration was 7.8±4.5 months. Mean BMI was 24.80±3.61 kg/m2. There were 43 (71.67%) females and 17 (28.33%) male patients. There were 13 (21.67%) patients were from rural area and 47 (78.33%) were from urban area. Mean operative time in group A was 61.33±5.98 hours versus 75.06±6.61 hours in group B (p-value <0.001). Mean intra-operative blood loss was 53.40±6.11 ml in group A versus 81.47±9.29 ml in group B (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: Thyroid surgery with Ligasure resulted in dramatically reduced mean operational time and postoperative blood loss compared to traditional approach. Keywords: clamp-and-tie technique, Ligasure, total thyroidectomy.
Evaluation of Prevalence of Vaginal Candidiasis and Related Risk Factors: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Bala Madhu , Kumar Rajni Raj , Magsi Shagufta , Fatima Sabahat , Nawaz Nadia , Ashok Usha
Published: February 2022

Aim: The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis and associated risk factors Study design: Cross sectional study Place and duration: This study was conducted in Muhammad Medical and Dental College Mirpurkhas, Pakistan from March 2020 to March 2021. Methodology: The present study includes a total of 216 participants who had presented with symptoms of vaginal candidiasis. During this whole duration, 1800 patients visited the department. The laboratory investigations used in this regard were Gram-stained smears, vaginal cultures, and wet mount microscopy. Evaluation of risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and use of contraceptive pills and antibiotics was keenly done. The data was recorded and analyzed in IBM SPSS version 26. Result: Vaginal candidiasis was diagnosed in 26 (12.03%) participants. The most common symptom observed was pruritus in 184 (85.18%), the second was vaginal discharge in 143 (66.20%), the third was soreness in 67 (31.01%) and dyspareunia was seen in 11 (5.09%) participants. Candida albicans were present in 172 (79.63%) participants, while non-albicans were present in 44 (20.37%) participants. Diabetes, pregnancy, reproductive age, and use of contraceptive drugs and antibiotics were associated with both Candida albicans and non-albicans. However, dyspareunia and soreness were significantly associated with non-albicans. The rate of recurrence was 8.8%. Recurrence was positively correlated with non-albicans species. Conclusion: The prevalence of Candida albicans specie is much greater than non-albicans species. Vaginal candidiasis is a common health issue in the community as well as in hospitalized patients. Common risk factors of vaginal candidiasis are reproductive age, pregnancy, sexual activeness, diabetes, use of contraception, use of antibiotics, and cancer. The most common clinical symptom of vaginal candidiasis is pruritus. Keywords: Candida albicans, non-albicans, vaginal candidiasis
A Comparison of Mean Time to Request for First Analgesia Post-Operatively in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries (Fess) by Using Pre-Emptive Paracetamol Versus Intraoperative Paracetamol
Authors: Ali Imran , Nazir Nadir , Arshed Muhammad , Asgher Ali , Iftikhar Arif , Qayoom Aqil
Published: February 2022

Objective: To compare mean time required to request for first analgesia post-operatively in functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS) by using pre-emptive paracetamol versus intra-operative paracetamol. Study Design: Comparative Observational Study. Sampling Technique: Non probable, consecutive sampling Place & Duartion: This Study was conducted in the Department of Anesthesiology, Sindh employee’s social security hospital landhi Karachi, From June, 2018 to January, 2019. Materials and Methods: In this study 64 patients of both genders included. 36 patients were male and 28 were females. They were aged between 18 and 70 years. This study was conducted from June, 2018 to January, 2019. Patients were distributed into two different groups, Group-1 (pre-emptive paracetamol) and Group-2 (intra-operative paracetamol). 32 patients were included in each group. In Group-1 (pre-emptive paracetamol), patients received 1 Gm. I/V paracetamol, 15 minutes prior to induction of general anesthesia and in Group-2 (intra-operative paracetamol), patients received 1gm. I/V paracetamol just before removal of endotracheal tube. Post-operatively patients were observed in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with standard monitoring. Time for first request for analgesia in minutes was noted. Result: SPSS 16 version used for statistical analysis. Chi squire test applied. Mean age of in pre-emptive paracetamol group (group-1) was 51.53 + 18.90 years and mean age of patients in intra-operative paracetamol group, was 50.43 + 19.10 years (p-value 0.819). Mean weight of patients in pre-emptive paracetamol was 66.65 + 10.74 kg and mean weight of the patients in intra-operative paracetamol was 67.71 + 10.78 kg. (P-value was 0.694). ASA status 1 was found in 36 (56.30%) patients and ASA status II was found in 28 (43.80%) patients. Mean time required for first analgesia in pre-emptive paracetamol group was 192.90 + 8.70 minutes and mean time required for first analgesia in intra-operative paracetamol group was 163.93 + 13.57 minutes and p-value found < 0.001 (significant). Conclusion: Significant variance was observed in the mean time required to request for first analgesia post-operatively in functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS) by using pre-emptive paracetamol versus intra-operative paracetamol. Keywords: pre-emptive versus intraoperative paracetamol, functional endoscopic sinus surgeries, time required to request for first analgesia post-operatively.
Hypocalcemia in Jaundiced Term Neonates Undergoing Phototherapy
Authors: Shami Sadaf Saeed , Saeed Farhan , Aslam Sarah , Memon Mohammad Hanif , Hanif Shahina
Published: February 2022

Objective: frequency of hypocalcemia in jaundiced term neonates undergoing phototherapy. Methodology: A total of 150 term neonates of either gender who develop jaundice requiring phototherapy are included in this study presenting within first week of life whereas those term jaundiced neonates who are at known risk of developing hypocalcemia, infant of diabetic mother, neonates having history of birth asphyxix, septic neonates, those requiring exchange transfusion and those with hemolytic anemias were excluded from study. The patients were examined thoroughly (complete history and physical examination).Informed consent was obtained to include the data in study. Jaundiced neonate is applied phototherapy and after 48 hrs of phototherapy session, 5ml blood sample is drawn and sent to hospital laboratory for estimation of total serum calcium level. Hypocalcemia (i.e. Calcium level < 8 mg/dl after 48 hours application of phototherapy for jaundice neonatorum) was recorded and managed as per hospital protocol. Results: Out of 150 cases, 46%(n=69) were in range of 1-3 days while 54%(n=81) were between the range of 4-7 days of life. The common age was 3.59+1.60 days. There were 53.33%(n=80) male while 46.67%(n=70) were female participants. Hypocalcemia was recorded in 20.67%(n=31). Conclusion: We concluded that the frequency of phototherapy associated hypocalcemia is not very high, however, calcium levels should be monitored as it is a potential but very less studied complication in our clinical settings. Keywords: Term neonates, jaundice, phototherapy, hypocalcemia
Arthroscopic Repair of Large and Massive Tears in Rotator Cuff and its Consequences: a Longitudinal Retrospective Analysis Conducted in a Retrospective Manner
Authors: Ali Akbar , Mukhtar Basit , Riaz Arsalan , Farhat Muhammad Farhan , Hassan Sayed Najmul , Khan Asfandyar
Published: February 2022

Aim: Assessment of the consequences of arthroscopic repair of large and massive rotator cuffs. Study design: Retrospective analysis Place and duration: This study was conducted at Shaheed Zulifqar Ali Bhutto Medical University/PIMS Islamabad Pakistan from August 2020 to August 2021. Methodology: In the current study, 50 patients were included out of which 37 patients had large tears and 13 had massive tears which were repaired arthroscopically. Average follow up was of 32 months. Modified UCLA shoulder rating scale was used to evaluate the function, strength, range of motion and the pain before and after surgery. Results: Among the included 50 patients, 21 patients were female, and 29 were male. The range of their ages was between 41 and 76 years. The dominant extremity was affected in majority of patients. The average preoperative time of patients was 10 months. According to UCLA, 98% patients experienced satisfactory results, and only 1 patient had to undergo second surgery for the repair. Conclusion: The study concluded that arthroscopic repair of tears in rotator cuffs is the best technique which can be used for repairing large and massive tears in rotator cuff. Keywords: tears, outcome, arthroscopy, rotator cuff
Reflexões sobre Oficina em Medicina Narrativa para Docentes da Faculdade de Medicina da UFRJ
Authors: Amendoeira Maria Cristina Reis , Ferreira Ana Lucia , Azevedo Lúcia Maria Soares , Leal Erotildes Maria
Published: February 2022

Medicina Narrativa é uma metodologia que dá centralidade à experiência do paciente e contribui para o desenvolvimento de competências clínicas centradas na pessoa. Tal aprendizado requer capacitação discente e docente. Relata-se a experiência de uma oficina, cujo propósito foi apresentar esta abordagem a docentes da Faculdade de Medicina da UFRJ. Os passos da oficina, com 19 participantes, estão descritos. O texto The Patient Examines The Doctor, de Broyard, foi usado como disparador. A ferramenta – Medicina Narrativa - desconhecida pela maioria dos participantes, gerou debate sobre a necessidade de articular o ensino dos aspectos biológicos da doença aos aspectos subjetivos, culturais e sociais da experiência do adoecer, promoveu momentos de autoconhecimento e comunhão entre os docentes e evidenciou a relevância do uso de metodologias ativas e reflexivas no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
Oficinas em Medicina Narrativa no internato integrado em Medicina da Família e Comunidade, Saúde Mental e Saúde Coletiva da UFRJ
Authors: Amendoeira Maria Cristina Reis , Gomes Maria Katia , Azevedo Lúcia Maria Soares , Stelet Bruno Pereira , Ribeiro Beatriz Elias , Vicentini Joana Campos , Villela Luiza Otero , Cavalcanti Maria Tavares
Published: February 2022

Após contextualizar a construção do internato integrado em MFC, Saúde Mental e Saúde Coletiva da UFRJ e o debate da Medicina Narrativa na APS, este artigo relata a experiência das oficinas fundamentadas na metodologia da MN como um recurso no processo ensino-aprendizagem. A pandemia COVID19 trouxe para o internato atividades remotas. Entre estas, as oficinas de Medicina Narrativa. O relato, recente e em andamento, aponta a necessidade de ampliação de metodologias ativas que valorizem e estimulem o contato do estudante com suas emoções e o aprimoramento da sua criatividade. Destaca-se a experiência pioneira dos diários de campo semanais, implantados desde 2006, que se constituem em narrativas livres e reflexivas sobre as experiências vividas pelos discentes  no cotidiano do estágio nas Clínicas da Família.
Predicting Outcomes of NBA Basketball Games
Authors: Eric Scot Jones  , Rhonda C. Magel
Published: February 2022

Models are developed to help explain the point spread of an NBA basketball game based on significant in-game statistics. The models are based on a stratified random sample of 144 NBA basketball games played over a period of three years between 2008 and 2011. The in-game statistics found to be significant include the following: field goal shooting percentage; three-point shooting percentage, free throw shooting percentage, offensive rebounds, assists, turnovers, and free throws attempted. The models were validated using a random sample of 50 NBA games from the 2011-12 season. When these in-game statistics were known, the models were able to accurately tell which team had won the game between 88% and 94% of the time. The models were then used to make predictions using various methods to estimate the in-game statistics ahead of time. The models were used to predict winners of each game for the 2013, 2014, and the 2015 NBA Championships before any of the playoffs began. The models correctly predicted the overall champion each time. Predictions are also made for the 2016 NBA playoffs.
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism as a Design Approach to Change the Future of Hyper Density Cities
Authors: Abdelsalam AEH Ahmed Ehab
Published: February 2022

This paper focuses on introducing Sustainable Vertical Urbanism (SVU) as an approach for designing hybrid buildings and upgrading the public realm, making full use of the vertical dimension in hyper density cities. Mixed use tall buildings offer greater potential for contributing to the city economy, vitality and public interaction, compared to closed single-use glassy towers. Mixed use buildings bring new challenges in planning, morphology and technology. Unusual functions can be included in tall buildings such as vertical education , vertical public realm, vertical health care and vertical farming, plus integration with public transport. SVU is a new approach for densification of the city, coping with the pressures of urbanization, transport connectivity, environmental urban health; SVU can change people attitudes to living, working and enjoying culture in the city.
Effects of Instructional Materials (computer) in Promoting Secondary Schools Students’ Academic Performance in Computer Science in Kebbi State, Nigeria
Authors: Nura Bawa
Published: February 2022

The study examined the effects of instructional materials in promoting secondary schools students’ academic performance in computer science in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Quasi experimental with a pretest and post-test, non-equivalent comparison design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used to select two JSS3 intact classes of 31 and 34 students from Government Girls SecondarySchool Birnin Kebbi and Salamatu Hussaini Girls Secondary School Birnin Kebbi as experimental and control groups respectively to participate in the study. An instrument titled Computer Science Achievement Test (CSAT) was validated by experts and reliability co-efficient of 0.93 was obtained using Kuder Richardson 21 (KR-21). The instrument was used for the pretest and posttest. Two research questions were answered and the hypothesis formulated was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analyzed using mean and z-test. Findings revealed that there was significant difference in the academic performance of the students taught using instructionalmaterial (computer) and those taught using conventional instruction. In favor of the experimental group (those taught using instructional material (computer)), thus instructional material was found effective. It was recommended among others that education board should commit itself to providing relevant and economically enhanced instructional materials to secondary schools andmore computers should be provided to schools for effective delivery in the teaching of computer science in secondary schools.
PENGARUH GIGI ANTERIOR ATAS YANG BERJEJAL TERHADAP STATUS KEBERSIHAN GIGI DAN STATUS KARIES GIGI PADA MAHASISWA
Authors: Applonia Leu Obi  , Ratih Variani
Published: February 2022

Gigi berjejal menjadi suatu permasalahan  kesehatan gigi dan mulut dimana masih ditemukan setelah karies dan penyakit periodontal. Biasanya terjadi pada usia remaja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan  Penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan  crosssectional yang diperoleh dari wawancara dan pemeriksaan klinis pada rongga mulut mahasiswa Program Studi Kesehatan Gigi Kupang. Variabel Penelitian : variabel bebas ini adalah gigi anterior atas yang berjejal dan variabel terikat adalah status kebersihan gigi dan status karies gigi. Hasil penelitian dari uji wilxocom yang diperoleh dengan nilai mean crowded teeth  pada gigi anterior rahang atas terdapat 290 dan standar deviasi 632 dengan nilai p value 0,000 juga  mean pada status kebersihan gigi dan mulut  dengan Crowded Teeth 135 standar deviasi 533 dengan nilai p value 0,000 selanjutnya  nilai mean karies  dengan crowded teeth 180 dengan standar deviasi 791 dan nilai p value 0,000 artinya  semua variabel memiliki hubungan secara signifikan. dengan nilai p<0,05. Kesimpulan : adanya pengaruh gigi anterior atas yang berjejal terhadap status kebersihan gigi serta status karies gigi pada mahasiswa Program Studi Kesehatan Gigi dengan gigi berjejal termasuk kriteria sedang (60,0%) dan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut termasuk kriteria baik(67,5%) sedangkan status karies ggi termasuk kriteria rendah (42,5%). Saran : bagi mahasiswa Program Studi Kesehatan Gigi Kupang dengan gigi berjejal kiranya lebih memperhatikan kebersihan rongga mulutnya dan dapat melakukan perawatan orthodonsi serta perlu penelitian lanjut untuk status kebersihan gigi dan mulut dan status karies gigi pada gigi berjejal dengan faktor -faktor lainnya yang mempengaruhi.
Vulnerabilidad relacional y consumo problemático durante la pandemia de COVID-19: análisis de redes personales en el marco de un taller presencial-virtual de educación no formal en Mendoza- Argentina
Authors: Paredes Alejandro , Vera Juan José
Published: February 2022

Este artículo analiza las redes de apoyo de personas en situación de vulnerabilidad social y consumo problemático, durante la pandemia del COVID 19. Las mismas asisten a una instancia de educación no formal de modalidad mixta presencial-virtual organizado por el Dispositivo de Abordaje Territorial (DIAT) de Mendoza de la Secretaría de Políticas Integrales sobre Drogas de la Nación Argentina (SEDRONAR). Se tomó a la totalidad del grupo compuesto por tres mujeres y cuatro varones mayores de edad y se estudiaron sus características individuales, la de su red personal, las de los miembros de las redes, los escenarios en los que se vinculan y los tipos de apoyos que ofrece la red. Los datos se recolectaron a partir de entrevistas individuales y el análisis se hizo con el software Vennmaker. Se concluyó que los integrantes del grupo presentan características de vulnerabilidad relacional.
RIEOnLIFE: uma rede para potencializar a emergência de uma educação ONLIFE
Authors: Marques Palagi Ana Maria , Schlemmer Eliane
Published: February 2022

Como saber quais foram os principais problemas encontrados; quais as estratégias desenvolvidas em diferentes países, municípios, estados; e como se mobilizaram em tempos de pandemia da COVID-19? Como os estudantes, pais, professores, gestores e pesquisadores compreenderam esse movimento? Que aprendizagens e desafios a pandemia trouxeram à pesquisa em Educação? A partir dessas problematizações emerge a Rede Internacional de Educação OnLIFE (RIEOnLIFE), em parceria com a UAb Portugal. Este artigo objetiva apresentar o conceito de Educação OnLIFE, a RIEOnLIFE e seus movimentos, bem como discutir o primeiro movimento da rede, o Movimento EscutAÇÕES. De natureza qualitativa, a pesquisa busca inspiração no conceito de Living Labs, articulado ao método cartográfico de pesquisa- intervenção, originando três movimentos como território da pesquisa: as escutAÇÕES, as COnversAÇÕES e as COMpartilhAÇÕES. Os resultados evidenciam potência para: conectar instituições e sujeitos; compreender os problemas, estratégias e movimentos; conhecer desafios e aprendizagens; constituir um espaço comum de legitimação e construção da RIEOnLIFE enquanto rede ou plataforma de Educação OnLIFE.
Colección Resumen de las Actas de la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico. Número 2, sesión 20 de febrero de 2020.
Authors: Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico
Published: February 2022

Sesión 20 de febrero de 2020.

Relación de los asuntos tratados:1. Aprobación formal del acta núm. 1,del 20 de enero último, de la que se dio cuenta en la sesión plenaria de ese mismo día.2. Nuevos académicos en la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico. De acuerdo con lo expuesto en la última sesión plenaria se habló con nuestro compañero Hernán Cortés, de la Sección de Pintura, invitándole para que se incorporara a la Comisión, con el visto bueno de Jordi Teixidor, presidente de dicha Sección, quien ha manifestado su aceptación. El mismo procedimiento se ha seguido conPublio López Mondéjar, de la Sección de Nuevas Artes de la Imageny que, tras la consulta, con su presidente, Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, ha aceptado igualmente asistir a las sesiones de la CMPH. Ambos académicos junto con Antonio Almagro representan un refuerzo para la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico.3. Correspondencia varia4.- Informes solicitados por la Dirección General de Patrimonio de la Comunidad de Madrid.5.- Renovación de algunos cargos en la nueva Dirección General de Patrimonio de la Comunidad de Madrid. 6.- Información sobre el acuerdo municipal del Ayuntamiento de Valdés de descatalogar como BIC la Casa de los Marqueses de Gamoneda (Acta del Pleno Municipal Ordinario, de 26 septiembre 2019) en cuya discusión se menciona la opinión de la Academia (2018) como argumento a favor de la descatalogación. 7.- Ruegos y preguntas.
Colección Resumen de las Actas de la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico. Número 5, sesión extraordinaria 19 de marzo de 2018.
Authors: Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico
Published: February 2022

Sesión extraordinaria de 19 de marzo de 2018.

Relación de los asuntos tratados:Sesión de punto único en relación al informe solicitado por la Dirección General de Patrimonio de la Comunidad de Madrid, el cual se aprueba por unanimidad con la siguiente redacción:DICTAMEN DE LA COMISIÓN DE MONUMENTOS Y PATRIMONIO HISTÓRICO DE LA REAL ACADEMIA DE BELLAS ARTES DE SAN FERNANDO, SOBRE EL CONVENTO DENOMINADO DE LAS DAMAS APOSTÓLICAS DEL SAGRADO CORAZÓN DE JESÚS, EN EL PASEO DE LA HABANA, 198, EN MADRID, EMITIDO A INSTANCIAS DE LA DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE PATRIMONIO CULTURAL DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID.
Relato de Experiência Sobre a Sexualidade na Terceira Idade
Authors: Fernandes de Medeiros Lima Renata , Freitas Duarte Gabriela , Martins Silva Gabriela , Lopes Barros Louise , Nunes de Miranda Bento Ticianne , Lamas Fernandes de Medeiros Lima Maria Auxiliadora
Published: February 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: A sexualidade na terceira idade é um tema ainda bastante negligenciado e permeado de preconceitos, o que acarreta consequências negativas para esta população, visto que, frequentemente, o idoso não tem acesso fácil à informação segura sobre as transformações biopsicossociais na senescência e suas repercussões, desconhecendo, geralmente, os benefícios de se vivenciar plenamente a sexualidade. RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA: Assim, a ação “Sexualidade tem prazo de validade? Uma abordagem na terceira idade” ocorreu no dia 25 de novembro de 2020, com o princípio de desmistificar tabus e estigmas sociais acerca da vivência e expressão da sexualidade pelo idoso e fomentar discussão responsável, por meio de abordagem multiprofissional, para a construção de uma nova perspectiva no acolhimento e na promoção de saúde desse grupo. Para tanto, foram utilizados o Instagram e o WhatsApp como ferramentas de divulgação do evento. Nesse contexto, as palestras aconteceram virtualmente, com espaço para debate e elucidação de questionamentos sobre o tema, além da aplicação de questionários antes e depois, para avaliação do impacto. DISCUSSÃO: Diante disso, o compartilhamento de informações sobre o sexo saudável na terceira idade é essencial para vivenciar essa fase da vida com plenitude e segurança, sem crenças limitantes. Ademais, a abordagem sensível influencia diretamente na disseminação do conhecimento e os ambientes que permitem a partilha de experiências mostram-se bastante eficazes no contexto de autocuidado e identificação entre os ouvintes. Conclusão: Isso posto, entende-se que ainda é preciso intensificar esse processo educativo, entretanto cada avanço ressignifica a concepção de saúde entre as pessoas. Nessa perspectiva, a atividade impactou positivamente os participantes, haja vista discutir sobre as principais problemáticas acerca da sexualidade na terceira idade, abordando desde a dificuldade de acesso aos conteúdos de saúde até o processo de vivência e expressão desse envelhecimento, tendo como foco a qualidade de vida e a liberdade sexual.
Alterações ósseas no desenvolvimento da acondroplastia
Authors: Mello Fontoura de Souza Ana Carolina , Karas Bruna , Calixto Camilla Mattia , Pinto Gabriela Pires Corrêa , Hessman Julia Henneberg , Macedo Gabriela Dias Silva Dutra
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A acondroplasia, o tipo mais comum de nanismo, é uma displasia óssea que afeta 1 para cada 15000 a 40000 nascidos vivos, caracterizada por uma mutação no gene do fator de crescimento de fibroblastos (FGFR3). Esse trabalho tem como objetivo evidenciar as alterações ósseas presentes na acondroplasia e os possíveis achados radiológicos. Métodos: Revisão narrativa de literatura realizada de abril a junho de 2019, selecionando 41 artigos das bases de dados Scielo, Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) e Pubmed. Também foram consultados 5 livros. Resultados: Inúmeras alterações ósseas foram encontradas nos indivíduos acondroplásicos. Foram observados no crânio: diminuição do diâmetro do forame magno, desproporção entre viscerocrânio e neurocrânio, dentição apinhada, prognatismo mandibular, ponte nasal deprimida, osso frontal proeminente e hipoplasia central da face. Na coluna, os pedículos vertebrais são mais curtos, ocorre estenose do canal vertebral, cifose lombar, hiperlordose e escoliose. A pelve apresenta espinhas isquiáticas pequenas e deprimidas, extremidades do ílio arredondadas, fossa ilíaca em formato quadrado e teto acetabular horizontal. O sacro é estreito e horizontalizado. Nos membros, destaca-se o encurtamento rizomélico e as proeminências dos acidentes ósseos. Ocorre supercrescimento fibular, com angulação anterior tibial, incapacidade de eversão do pé e Genu Varum. No membro superior, a cabeça radial é achatada, limitando a movimentação do cotovelo. As mãos são em tridente, com falanges proximais curtas e deformidades metacarpais. A caixa torácica é pequena, porém ampla, com costelas curtas, de extremidades anteriores alargadas. Discussão: As modificações mencionadas corroboram os achados clínicos e radiológicos no diagnóstico por meio de ultrassonografias a partir da vigésima semana gestacional e por radiografias após o nascimento. Conclusão: Das alterações descritas, destacam-se as do crânio, coluna vertebral, pelve, membros e tórax. Ainda há a necessidade de estudos mais completos sobre o tema.
Implementasi Algoritma Welch-Powell dan Algoritma Dijkstra Pada Pengaturan Slot dan Jalur Penerbangan Pesawat
Authors: Tegar Arifin Prasetyo
Published: February 2022

Pesawat merupakan salah satu sarana transportasi yang sering digunakan oleh masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya bagi mereka yang akan berpergian ke luar kota dengan jarak yang sulit ditempuh dengan transportasi darat. Pesawat Garuda Indonesia merupakan pesawat yang dimiliki dan dikelola oleh pemerintah Indonesia. Pesawat Garuda Indonesia memliki jam terbang yang kompleks dari bandara ke bandara setiap harinya. Untuk meminimumkan kecelakaan di udara, maka penentuan slot dan jalur penerbangan pesawat Garuda Indonesia harus diatur sedemikian hingga tidak ada slot yang double dan dapat meminimumkan waktu terbang pesawat. Graf digunakan untuk mempresentasikan hubungan bandara dengan pesawat Garuda Indonesia. Penerapan algoritma welch-powell dan algoritma djikstra dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mengatur slot penerbangan dan mengatur jalur terpendek yang dilalui pesawat Garuda Indonesia sehingga menghemat biaya yang dikeluarkan oleh pemerintah Indonesia.
Some Lignicolous macrofungi (Basidiomycetes) of District Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Authors: Sharma Sonia , Kumar Sanjeev , Sharma Yash
Published: February 2022

The paper reports 18 species of 13 genera from district Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir State. The genera Coprinus, Flammulina, Auricularia, Sparassis, Gymnopilus, Fomitopsis, Lenzites, Pleurotus and Schizophyllum were represented by a single species each. Two species each of Fomes and Trametes were recorded, while genus Ganoderma was represented by four species. Lepiota oregonensis var. lignicola was proposed as a novel variety.
Modelo teórico curricular para la transformación del talento humano en la universidad compleja
Authors: Majad Rondón Musa Ammar 
Published: February 2022

Esta investigación tuvo como propósito construir un modelo teórico curricular para la transformación del talento humano en la universidad compleja, bajo el enfoque de las teorías humanista, de sistemas y de la complejidad. La importancia refiere al estudio de las dificultades curriculares que afectan la transformación del talento humano en el ámbito universitario, específicamente en la carrera de Administración, mención Relaciones Industriales, de la Universidad Alonso de Ojeda, en San Cristóbal, estado Táchira. Se apoyó en el paradigma postpositivista; siendo un estudio de campo, de naturaleza descriptiva, evaluativo-explicativo, con enfoque hermenéutico, adoptando el método etnográfico, con el enfoque cualitativo, complementado con técnicas e instrumentos cuantitativos y desarrollando el modelo de evaluación curricular de Stufflebeam y Shinkfield (1989). Los sujetos se conformaron en los estratos coordinador, docente y estudiante. Las técnicas fueron la entrevista a profundidad y el cuestionario. Se obtuvo la necesidad de reforzar la educación como actividad planificada; se determinaron debilidades internas en los procesos educativos transformadores del hombre, entendiendo que se trata de un sujeto que ha de ver, pensar y actuar para servir y transformar los componentes internos de su propio ser y la sociedad, con compromiso, valor ético, responsabilidad y pertinencia; esto, en una institución con proyección poco significativa en el entorno. Se realizaron recomendaciones y se presentó la construcción del modelo curricular.
Factores causantes de la deserción escolar: aplicación de modelo de regresión en la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho (UNIAJC)
Authors: Arévalo Soto Alexander , Castaño Muñoz Milton Fabián , Ramírez Otero Luis Felipe , Romero Agredo Steev
Published: February 2022

Este artículo presenta avances del trabajo realizado en el marco del proyecto de investigación, radicado en la Decanatura de Investigaciones de la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho, que están llevando a cabo los autores. Dicho proyecto trabaja en la búsqueda de posibles factores determinantes de la deserción estudiantil en la UNIAJC a través de un modelo estadístico matemático; un estudio que, aunque se ha trabajado en la institución, no se ha enfocado desde el punto de vista probabilístico, con la prioridad de mostrar las causas, el comportamiento y la afectación de dicho fenómeno.

Usando herramientas provistas por un análisis estadístico-descriptivo y posterior análisis confirmatorio, se busca establecer un modelo que fundamente la implementación de políticas, que permitan lograr la disminución del fenómeno mencionado. Se pretende mostrar avances de un estudio que brinde las herramientas necesarias para comprender, de manera puntual, cómo este fenómeno se manifiesta y cómo poder ofrecer alternativas, no solo desde el ámbito académico, sino desde múltiples estamentos que conforman la universidad.

Actualmente, esta situación es una problemática nacional que afecta todos los niveles de escolaridad de la estructura educativa del país. Por tanto, este es un escenario adecuado y pertinente para establecer contextos y claridades que nos permitan analizar cómo la deserción afecta de manera directa la educación; no solo en la institución donde se genere, sino en la región que busca impactar, dado que la educación es un tema transversal en los campos de acción de una región.
El enfoque de competencia y los procesos educativos en La Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho (UNIAJC): una lectura crítica y una hipótesis de trabajo curricular innovadora y alternativa a la concepción y práctica en uso
Authors: Mera Borrero Hernán
Published: February 2022

El artículo socializa reflexiones críticas sobre el tema de la educación por competencias, realizadas desde 1995, una vez se introdujeron en Colombia, a través del SENA (1995-1996), y posteriormente, después del 2000, en el sistema educativo internacional. En la Institución el tema es objeto de examen, primero en el contexto del proyecto Papyrus (2008-2010) y desde 2012, una vez se emprendió la elaboración del Modelo Pedagógico (2013) y, más recientemente, en el 2017, con el proceso de Resignificación Curricular, el que tomó como uno de sus referentes el Enfoque de Competencia asumido por la UNIAJC (2016). Momentos históricos que se constituyen aquí sólo en un eslabón de anclaje que le da continuidad a la reflexión posterior. Desde esta mirada, se revelan las consideraciones conceptuales como preámbulo, justificación y acceso al nuevo abordaje que se propone. En efecto, la atención se centra en la problemática educativa que trae o encubre la palabra, en la innovación que podría introducir o no en los procesos formativos y, a su vez, se invita al estudio y al consecuente debate académico que es necesario en las actuales condiciones educativas que viven el mundo y el país, que tiene que ver con las grandes inquietudes que ha suscitado el término competencia tanto en su inserción en el campo laboral como educativo, en específico en la universidad. Por otra parte, en este contexto problemático de discusión, emerge la necesidad, determinada a la vez por razones educativas teóricas y prácticas, sociales, económicas y políticas, de reinventar la educación, el modelo de universidad colombiano, donde la relación sociedad, universidad y conocimiento es de la mayor importancia.
On the Changes in the Thermal Structure of the Atmosphere over Agra associated with passage of Western Disturbance in Winter.
Authors: ANANTHAKRISHNAN R.
Published: February 2022

The large flucations in the thermal structure of the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere over Agra in association with the passage of western disturbance is presented. Large variations of temperature occurred above 8 g kms with comparatively little variation below. In association with passage of western disturbance, horizontal air movements extending to very great altitudes are observed. Short period changes in the thermal structure are attributed to the passage of tropopause wave over the station.
An Insight Into Lyme Prosthetic Joint Infection in Knee Arthroplasty: A Literature Review
Authors: Ali Muzaffar , Kamson Anthony O. , Phillips David S. , King Scott G.
Published: February 2022

Lyme prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare event, but it is imperative to include Lyme disease as a possible cause of PJI in a Lyme-endemic region. The purpose of this article was to review the reported cases of Lyme PJIs in knee arthroplasty and to initiate the development of a treatment strategy. We found five cases of Lyme PJI in the literature. All patients lived in the northeastern region of the United States. Four patients were successfully treated with surgical intervention and postoperative antibiotics. One patient was successfully treated with intravenous and oral antibiotics for 6 weeks, without surgical intervention. Synovial fluid Lyme polymerase chain reaction and serological tests were positive in all patients. On follow-up visits, after completion of their treatment, all patients were asymptomatic with a painless functional knee. We recommend considering Lyme disease as a cause of culture-negative PJIs in endemic regions. Additional research is needed to clearly define a treatment algorithm. Based on our literature review, we cannot recommend a single best treatment modality for the treatment of Lyme PJI. However, early irrigation and débridement with administration of postoperative antibiotics may improve early clinical outcomes.
Acute Femoropopliteal Bypass Graft Occlusion After Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia: A Case Report and Review of Current Literature
Authors: Fulton Zachary W. , Singleton Amy , Davis Kirk R.
Published: February 2022

Bilateral tibiofemoral knee dislocations are a relatively rare injury, and there is a scarcity of literature on its appropriate evaluation and treatment. Even less knee dislocations with concomitant popliteal artery injury have been described. Postoperative graft occlusion accounts for approximately half of the overall complication rate, occurring in up to 18% of the patients undergoing femoropopliteal bypass grafting. Furthermore, anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy after graft placement is a point of contention. Here, we describe a case of a knee dislocation with associated popliteal artery transection treated initially with successful knee-spanning external fixation and arterial grafting, respectively. At 6 weeks after injury, the patient underwent external fixation removal and closed manipulation of the knee for arthrofibrosis. After manipulation, yet still under anesthesia, distal pulses were acutely diminished and subsequent CTA demonstrated femoropopliteal graft thrombosis. This case demonstrates successful recognition, thrombectomy, and restoration of arterial blood flow, which has since been maintained. Written consent by the patient involved in this case report was obtained.
Biases within Digital Repositories: The Getty Research Portal
Authors: Sever Hande
Published: February 2022

The influence of computer science on disciplines outside of itself has constituted hybrid communities of practice, such as the digital humanities (DH) and digital art history (DAH), the latter being an offspring of the former.[1] The questions asked within these interdisciplinary fields are substantially different from those in core computer science fields, such as systems theory, language theory, and theory of computation.[2] As a result of the interdisciplinary nature of their inquiries, research questions pertaining to DH and the ethical challenges that accompany them are diametrically opposed to the empirical and often unambiguous measures of validity to which computer scientists are accustomed. This article will explore ethical questions pertaining to collections aggregation systems from the perspective of postcolonial scholarship and seek paths towards addressing the ethical questions currently facing many DH projects. To do so, I will use the Getty Research Portal (hereafter, “the Portal”) as a case study of a digital repository and draw on my personal experience as a software developer working on the project, as well as on current research on biases and ethics within DH.