bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dose Dependent Proliferation of Testicular Tissue Subsequent to Exogenous Neurokinin B Administration in Adult New Zealand White Rabbits
Authors: Faiqah Ramzan  , Sundas Gul  , Ramzan Muhammad Haris
Published: March 2024

Background: Neurokinin B is a regulator of puberty and reproduction, however its chronic effects on gonads in adult male mammals remain elusive. Objectives: To investigate potentials of variable doses of Neurokinin B on histomorphology of testicular tissue and serum testosterone levels in adult rabbits. Material and Methods: This Laboratory based experimental study was conducted at Gomal Centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan from June-2019 to June-2020. Adult male New Zealand white rabbits (n=18) with an average weight of 1.52kg were randomly assigned to three groups. Study animals were administered subcutaneously with Neurokinin B in two variable doses: 1 µg and 1 çg. Control rabbits were injected with distilled water. After 12 days of continuous peptide treatment, animals (n=06) in each group were sacrificed. Testicular tissues were dissected and processed for light microscopy. Blood collection was performed directly from left ventricle, serum was separated and assayed for testosterone by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Results: Neurokinin B did not alter the body weight of experimental rabbits as compared to control. No significant change on testicular weight, testicular volume and gonadosomatic index was observed at any dose of Neurokinin B. Seminiferous tubular diameter (µm) increased non-significantly while seminiferous epithelial height (µm) increased significantly in high dose group as compared to control group. Serum testosterone concentration increased significantly (P?0.01) at both low (1çg) and high (1µg) doses of Neurokinin B as compared to control.Conclusion: Continuous administration of Neurokinin B effect positively on serum testosterone and testicular morphology.Keywords: Histomorphology, Neurokinin B, Tachykinins, Testes, Testosterone
Concept and Interpretation of Confidence Interval: How to Overcome Limitations of P-value
Authors: Umar Hussain  , Farhad Ali Khattak
Published: March 2024

Knowing the estimate (mean or proportion) for the whole population is not feasible due to a lack of resources. Therefore, we rely on a sample estimate to draw conclusions about the population. The range of values in which the true population estimate lies is called a confidence interval (CI) which is more reliable than single estimate. For descriptive studies, CIs should be reported along with the point estimate (mean or proportion). For effect sizes in inferential statistics (mean difference, odds ratio, risk ratio, etc.), the p-value should be supplemented with a CI for strength and direction of the association.
Meaning and Statistical Analysis of T-Tests in SPSS
Authors: Muzammil Ahmad Shah
Published: March 2024

Statistical tests help researchers analyze data to determine if observed differences or relationships are likely real and not just due to chance, providing a basis for making informed decisions in health research. Broadly speaking, statistical tests can be classified into two main categories: parametric tests and nonparametric tests.1 These categories are based on the assumptions and characteristics of the data being analyzed.
Phytocoenology research on the populations of the species Centaurea Thirkei Sch.Bip. from the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Cantemir Valentina , Pinzaru Pavel
Published: March 2024

For the first time, the phytocoenological study of the populations of the critically endangered species [Critically Endangered (CR)], included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova, Centaurea thirkei Sch.Bip, was carried out from the Forest Reserve “Hîrtopul Moisei”. As a result of the phytocoenological research carried out in the reserve, out of the 13 geobotanical reliefs made, only 2 of them could be grouped at the association level (in Iridio variegatae-Quercetum pubescentis Pînzaru, Cantemir et Belous 2022), the others remain to be described at the level of phytocoenoses, not reaching the required number of descriptions to be grouped into associations. The population study included the estimation of population characteristics, such as: the population (number of individuals), their density, age composition, dimensional structure, etc. We propose expanding the area of the reservation by including plot no. 15 which contains natural sectors with Q. pubescens and small groups of Centaurea thirkei Sch.Bip.
Geografía Humana en la UAM-Iztapalapa. La perspectiva espacial en las Ciencias Sociales
Authors: Sunyer Martín Pere
Published: March 2024

El presente capítulo tiene sus propias particularidades, producto precisamente de las características del programa que aborda. Se trata la carrera de Geografía Humana, única en su tipo en la oferta educativa mexicana a nivel licenciatura. Prevista y creada en una de las sedes de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (la unidad Iztapalapa), opera desde hace 20 años, y surge debido a las tendencias y perspectivas de la geografía a nivel mundial, las condiciones nacionales y características particulares de la propia universidad y de la unidad que la alberga. Para ello, partimos de una aproximación de la geografía humana en el dinámico escenario internacional, absorbida por las corrientes del momento y los giros de la disciplina, como se verá más adelante. El artículo revisa, entre otros aspectos de interés, el papel de la docencia y la investigación, su estructura de organización y funcionamiento, así como el modelo de enseñanza en el que se ubica la carrera, su origen, evolución y características del plan de estudios, los ejes y áreas en que se agrupan las unidades de enseñanza-aprendizaje, así como ciertos indicadores que ilustran el comportamiento del programa en los últimos años, para cerrar con algunas reflexiones que a muchos preocupan, como el futuro de los estudios de geografía, especialmente en el área humana.
Relación entre procedimientos aritméticos de niños y las actividades familiares en las que participan
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Medellín González Mariela , Solares Pineda Diana Violeta ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados, Ortiz Flores María del Carmen ,   Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
Published: March 2024

Esta investigación se propuso identificar procedimientos de cálculo aditivos y multiplicativos que utilizan nueve niños y una niña, entre 8 y 12 años de edad, en contextos de compra-venta. Se trata de una muestra de población infantil cuyas familias son comerciantes; la mayoría son migrantes de origen indígena. Mediante la indagación de prácticas comerciales de las familias, y con apoyo de la teoría de los campos conceptuales, se diseñaron e implementaron simulaciones de compra-venta para identificar los procedimientos de resolución de cada niño o niña. Con base en el concepto de participación periférica legítima se analizaron tales procedimientos considerando la participación que los menores tienen en las actividades laborales de sus familias. Se identificaron algunos vínculos entre los diversos procedimientos de resolución y el tipo de participación que los niños y la niña tienen en ese entorno familiar.
Analysis Of Quality Service Toward Revisiting Intention To The Pediatric Outpatient Clinic At RSUD Belitung Timur With Customer Satisfaction As The Intervening Variable
Authors: Primasari Jalil Vonny , Supriyantoro Supriyantoro , Aida Mus
Published: March 2024

Health services at the hospital is one of the objectives of the quality of services that will also affect the return of patients to the hospital if patient satisfaction has been felt and the quality of service received by patients well. Understanding the health status and needs of public health services and educating the public about health services and involving the community in providing effective health services are the basis of health service providers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of service quality on the intention to revisit outpatients in Pediatric hospitals in East Belitung Hospital with customer satisfaction as an intervening variable. This type of research is quantitative research, with analytic descriptive using cross-sectional study approaches. The number of samples in this study were 200 people. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire instrument. Analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is also known as Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results of the study are that service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, service quality has a positive and significant effect on return visits, and customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on return visits.

Keywords: Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Returning Intentions
Continued Immunization By Mothers in Children Aged 18 Months Through the Role of Health Workers in Puskesmas Curug Kota Serang
Authors: Firdaus Syahrul , Purnawa Rachmadi , Widiyaningsih Cicilia
Published: March 2024

Background: Immunization is one of the most effective health interventions in the world and can save millions of lives. However, in the world there are still more than 19 million children who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccinations are incomplete so that it can cause these children to be very susceptible to disease risk, even though immunization will increase the child's immune system. The purpose of the study was to analyze and explain the influence of predisposing factors (knowledge, education, mother's occupation, husband's support and participation of health workers) on the provision of follow-up immunization to children aged 18 months at the Curug Health Center in Serang City in 2021.

Methods: Using a quantitative approach with a cross sectional design. A sample of 101 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using univariate analysis, which describes the frequency distribution, bivariate analysis to determine the relationship between variables and multivariate analysis with linear regression analysis.

The results of this study found that there was a relationship between knowledge, education, work, husband's support and communication and services of health workers with the provision of further immunization for children aged 18 months at the Curug Health Center in Serang City in 2021. The most dominant variables were the communication and service variables of health workers.

It is hoped that the Curug Health Center can provide counseling or education about the importance of providing immunizations to patients, especially mothers who have toddlers on a regular basis.

Keywords: Provision of follow-up immunization to children aged 18 months, knowledge, education, work, husband's support and communication and services.
The Relationship between Therapeutic Communication and Anxiety in the Elderly At the Pangudi Luhur Bekasi Integrated Center in 2023
Authors: Selda Patasik Anasthasya , Suriany Simamora Rotua , Suriany Simamora Rotua , Deniati Kiki
Published: March 2024

Background: Elderly is a condition experienced in human life. Getting old is part of the natural process of humans who have gone through the stages of their lives, namely children, adolescents, adults and old. Anxiety in the elderly is generally caused by the environment around the elderly which makes them worry about their lives. The quality of life experienced by the elderly is caused by excessive anxiety, this generally happens frequently, besides this, the anxiety of the elderly is strongly influenced by the elderly who live alone. Efforts are made to prevent excessive anxiety in the elderly through the application of therapeutic communication. Therapeutic communication has a positive impact on the elderly in reducing anxiety. Research Objectives: Knowing the Relationship between Therapeutic Communication and Anxiety in the Elderly at the Pangudi Luhur Bekasi Integrated Center in 2023 Research Method: The research method used is quantitative with Cross Sectional analytic type. The population in this study is the elderly who experience anxiety at the Pangudi Luhur Bekasi Integrated Center in 2023, totaling 55 people. The data collection technique uses simple random sampling. Research results: it was found that with a significant level of 95% or an α value of 5% (0.05) the results of the Chi-Square test obtained a p-value (0.000)
Determinants of Treatment Delay in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Banten Province in 2020
Authors: Oktarini Ria , Widiyaningsih Cicilia , Sunita Anna
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is currently ranked 2nd with the most tuberculosis cases in the world, after India and China. is ranked 2nd with the most tuberculosis sufferers in the world, after India and China.

Tuberculosis control in Indonesia faces many challenges, one of which is the increase in patients

with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR TB). In 2019, the number of tuberculosis sufferers in Indonesia

reached 543,874 cases, with drug-resistant tuberculosis cases reaching 11,463 (2.1%). Banten is

one of the provinces with the highest number of Tuberculosis sufferers in Java, which is 223 people

per 100,000 population, with a national TB rate of 203 people per 100,000 population, of which

only 58.3% take medication regularly. This study aims to determine the determinants of treatment

delay in drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Banten province in 2020. The study design was a

retrospective cohort. The sampling technique was a total sampling of the list of DR TB cases at

South Tangerang city General Hospital and dr. Drajat Prawiranegara Serang. Secondary data

search was carried out on the TB Information System (SITB) and patient medical records. The study

population was 114 respondents, obtained 90 respondents who fit the inclusion and exclusion

criteria. Univariate, bivariate analysis with chi-square test and multivariate with logistic regression

statistical test were performed to obtain a fit final model. The results of the bivariate analysis

showed a significant relationship between age (p=0.030) and employment status (p=0.003). The

final multivariate model, showing employment status with delayed treatment (p = 0.008), with OR

18,788 (95% CI: 2,122 – 166.329), meaning that respondents who have jobs have 18.8 times risk for

late treatment compared to respondents who do not have jobs after being controlled by variables

of age, gender, history of TB, and education level. The researcher concludes that the determinants

of delay in treatment of DR TB patients in Banten province in 2020 are employment status and age.

It is recommended that the Banten Provincial Health Office can coordinate cross sectors, to ensure the treatment of DR TB patients until they are cured.

Keywords: epidemiology, tuberculosis, drug-resistant
Perception of Multigeneration Customers Towards Mobile Banking: A Study in Odisha
Authors: Dr. Priti Ranjan Majhi Basudev Singh,
Published: March 2024

This research aims to investigate the perception of multigeneration customers towards mobile banking services in the state of Odisha, India. In recent years, mobile banking has gained prominence as a convenient and efficient means of financial transactions and management. However, the acceptance and utilization of these services can vary among individuals from different generations, given their varying levels of familiarity with technology and comfort with digital financial tools. This study seeks to understand the attitudes, preferences, and challenges faced by multigeneration customers in Odisha concerning mobile banking. The research will provide insights into the factors influencing the adoption of mobile banking services, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of the mobile banking landscape in Odisha.
Mengukir Peran Ayah Dalam Menumbuhkan Budaya Baca Anak Di Keluarga Kristen
Authors: Manurung Kosma
Published: March 2024

Budaya baca penting ditumbuhkan dalam diri seorang anak karena hal itu akan membantunya untuk melihat dunia luar dengan lebih baik dan terarah. Selain itu, membaca sejatinya merupakan salah satu dari jalan utama masuknya pengetahuan pada anak, yang apabila diterapkan dengan baik oleh seorang anak akan berdampak juga pada keunggulan di aspek ademiknya, serta berelasi pada masa depannya yang cemerlang. Adapun maksud dari penelitian ini ingin berupaya menjelaskan peran yang seorang ayah bisa ukir untuk menumbuhkan budaya baca pada anaknya. Penggunaan metode deskriptif kualitatif serta sokongan dari kajian literatur diharapkan mampu mendalami secara teliti dan cermat perihal sudut pandang Alkitab maupun media terkait dunia anak masa kini, urgensitas membaca bagi seorang anak, dan peran yang bisa seorang ayah lakukan untuk menumbuhkan budaya baca anak. Disimpulkan bahwa seorang ayah bisa menumbuhkan budaya baca pada anaknya ketika ayah mengenalkannya sedari anak kecil, menjadikan dirinya teman baca anaknya, mengajarkan anak membaca dengan kesabaran, dan berperan sebagai evaluator.
Progresive Fibrodysplasia Ossificans with a Clinical Case
Authors:   Astana Medical University, Кarina Karlygash , Аbdaliev Seidaly ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.D. Batpenov, Serikov Serik ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.D. Batpenov, Аhmetzakirov Rinat ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.D. Batpenov, Меrmukanova Aklima ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.D. Batpenov, Gazizova Aigul ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.D. Batpenov
Published: March 2024

This article presents a clinical case of a 24-year-old man with progressive fibrodysplasia ossificans. The progressive course of the disease leads to severe functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system, severe disability of patients and premature death, mainly at a young age. There is no way to prevent the progression of the disease. Surgical removal of ossificates only enhances the processes of ossification. A common cause of death is a pulmonary infection due to hypoventilation. In the future, there is hope for the creation of a drug that blocks the genetic mechanism that triggers the growth of extra bones.Key words: рrogressive fibrodysplasia ossificans, clinical case, fibromyozitis, fibrosarcoma, treatment fibrodysplasia, clinical case.
Clinical Case of Treatment of Cyst Formations of the Shoulder Joint in Children
Authors:   Regional Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Professor H.Zh. Makazhanova, Mukasheva Sholpan , Aimaganbetov Yerlan ,   Regional Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Professor H.Zh. Makazhanova, Pirzhanov Rakhat ,   Regional Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Professor H.Zh. Makazhanova
Published: March 2024

Cyst formations of the shoulder joint in children, if left untreated, can lead to the destruction and death of bone tissue, which can lead to complete dissection of the damaged part, raising a possibility of unsatisfactory results.We presented a clinical case of patient with diagnosis of a benign neoplasm of the upper third of the left humerus. In this article, we decided to share with the possibility of cyst excochleation, as well as bone grafting with an allograft using the Marburg system.We believe that the use of allogeneic grafts based on donor bone and cartilage for filling bone defects is an adequate experimental model for a comprehensive study of the processes and mechanisms of reparative osteogenesis. Bone allografting technologies are increasingly being used clinically and serve as an alternative to existing options for autoplastic operations. However, it should be taken into account that the multifactorial nature of the process of reparative osteogenesis itself, determined by a set of local and systemic mechanisms of its regulation, creates the prerequisites for the new methods search for optimizing bone tissue regeneration.Key words: allograft, cyst formations, reparative osteogenesis, bone graft.
About the International Strategic Partnership of the National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D. in Healthcare
Authors:   National Research Center for Trauma and Orthopaedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D., Bekarissov Olzhas , Batpen Arman ,   National Research Center for Trauma and Orthopaedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D., Jaxybekova Galina ,   National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopaedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D., Ospanov Kuanysh ,   National Scientific Center  of  Traumatology and Orthopаedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D.
Published: March 2024

This article presents the experience of cooperation between the National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician Batpenov N.D. (Successor of the Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics) with international organizations in healthcare over the 20-year period.Communication with colleagues from different countries, exchange of best practices allow the National Scientific Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics named after academician N.Batpenov confidently position themselves in the global medical community and effectively conduct their own scientific developments. Success and achievements of the recent years are the result of painstaking networking, strengthened relations and mutual effort to raise professional level and quality of medical services provided to the population of our fraternal republics.
Prevalence and Associated Factors Related to Tobacco Consumption Among University Students in Malaysia
Authors: Chow Chui Yi , Hasan Md Zobaer , Kamil Anton Abdulbasah
Published: March 2024

Tobacco consumption is one of the major public health concerns worldwide. Moreover, alternative tobacco and nicotine products (ATNPs) are growing in popularity, especially among young adults in the past decade. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of tobacco consumption among university students. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 338 university students of a private Malaysian university from March to April 2021. Data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire with items including sociodemographic information, user status of tobacco consumption and types of tobacco product used. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test and simple and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed using the IBM SPSS version 26.0 to analyse the data. The prevalence of tobacco consumption in this study was 8.6% and the main tobacco product used was manufactured cigarettes. In Pearson’s chi square test and Fisher’s exact test, current use of tobacco was significantly associated with nationality, ethnicity, religion, school, current level of education and parents, siblings and friends use of tobacco (p<0.05). In simple and multiple logistic regression analysis, being non-Malaysian, Indian, Muslim, year 4 student and having parents or siblings who used tobacco, all had statistically significant associations with the current use of tobacco (p<0.05). Findings of this study showed that the use of tobacco among university students is concerning and warrants the need to develop and implement a strategic anti-tobacco program to limit this behaviour among university students.
THE RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL IN THE TREATMENT OF UNSTABLE INTERTROCHANTERIC FEMORAL FRACTURES AT HOSPITAL FOR TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPAEDICS
Authors: Nguyen Tuan Anh , Hoang Anh Quoc , Phan Tam Ngoc , Nguyen Truong Xuan , Nguyen Nam Ngoc , Nguyễn Phi Duong
Published: March 2024

Background

Intertrochanteric fractures are highly prevalent among the elderly population, with approximately 90% occurring in individuals aged over 65. These geriatric fractures are associated with elevated mortality rates and significant functional impairment. Common treatment modalities for unstable intertrochanteric fractures include proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) and the InterTan nail (IT). PFNA and IT are frequently employed due to their lower failure rates and favorable biomechanical properties, resulting in positive clinical outcomes for the management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. The unique design of the IT nail, featuring two cephalocervical screws within an integrated mechanism, permits linear intraoperative compression and rotational stability of the neck and head fragment. In this study, we assess the clinical outcomes of IT nail utilization in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures at the Hospital for Traumatology and Orthopedics.

Methods

This study comprises a retrospective analysis and case series report. Between February 2021 and August 2021, we retrospectively evaluated 35 patients who underwent treatment with the IT nail for unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Epidemiological data, operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative blood transfusion requirements, length of hospital stay, bone healing rates, and IT nail-related complications were recorded.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 70.97 ± 16.97 years, with a mean operative time of 60 minutes, mean intraoperative blood loss of 160.86 ± 72.8 ml, mean intraoperative blood transfusion volume of 203.43 ± 189.29 ml, and a mean hospital stay of 7 days. Bone healing was observed in 97.14% of cases.

Conclusions

The treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures using the IT nail in elderly patients was successful. Our findings indicate favorable clinical outcomes in terms of surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, hospitalization duration, and union rates for elderly patients. Further investigations are warranted to validate these early results.
MICROSURGICAL REIMPLANTATION OUTCOMES FOR COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE AMPUTATIONS OF DISTAL PHALANGES OF FINGERS
Authors: Mai Tuong Trong , Nguyen Thach Ngoc , Phan Thang Dzu Le , Vo Khanh Hoa , Nguyen Phi Duong
Published: March 2024

Introduction

The intricate endeavor of replanting the distal phalanx of the finger remains a persistent challenge. In the pursuit of addressing this concern, microsurgical replantation procedures have been systematically examined for distal phalanx injuries encircling the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, conducted at the Orthopaedic Hospital situated in Ho Chi Minh City.

Materials and Methods

This investigation encompassed a cohort of 31 patients, comprising individuals with 17 instances of complete and 21 instances of incomplete amputations of the distal phalanges. The subjects’ ages spanned a range from 3 to 56 years.

Results

The study divulged that eight fingers, involving four complete amputations and four incomplete amputations, did not achieve successful outcomes. In contrast, the remaining 30 fingers exhibited survival. A meticulous long-term follow-up of 17 fingers, extending over a period exceeding six months, unveiled commendable achievements encompassing satisfactory sensory recovery, cosmetic enhancement, and the resumption of pre-injury occupational activities by the patients.

Discussion

Vein anastomosis was revealed as a notably challenging aspect of the surgical procedures. In scenarios where conventional vein suturing was rendered unfeasible, the innovative recourse of one-way drainage emerged as a viable alternative.

Conclusion

The endeavor to replant the distal phalanx of the finger engenders a substantial level of complexity, particularly in the realm of venous anastomosis. This research underscores the need for focused efforts to address and surmount the intricacies associated with this aspect of surgical intervention.
Deep Fungal Infections of the Upper Extremity - A Review
Authors: Ditsios Konstantinos , Katsimentzas Triantafyllos , Pitsilos Charalampos , Koukourikos Ilias , Christidis Panagiotis , Ditsios Tryfon , Konstantinou Panagiotis , Varitimidis Sokrates
Published: March 2024

Deep fungal infections are rare in the upper extremity. Vessel and nerve infection, synovitis, tenosynovitis, myofasciitis, arthritis and osteomyelitis have been discovered in literature. Treatment in most cases includes surgical procedure and antifungal agent use. Amputation is the final, most devastating for patient’s functionality, solution. Intravenous antifungal drugs, frequently followed by oral administration, are important ancillary agents both for the initial treatment and the prevention of recurrence. We therefore performed a review of the current literature, in order to assemble the dispersed results of different studies and clarify the various aspects of upper extremity fungal infections.
Description of predatory behavior of the genus Lutosa walker, 1869 (Orthoptera: Anostostomatidae: Lutosinae) in Brazil
Authors: Carlos Henrique Marchiori  , Marco Vinícios de Oliveira Santana  , Klebert de Paula Malheiros
Published: March 2024

Most of the hopes (Orthoptera: Tettigonioidea: Tettigoniidae) have an arboreal habit, however, some live among the undergrowth, on the ground, or associated with floating aquatic herbaceous plants. In general, species are generalists, feeding on what is available. There are phytophagous species and other predators. With few exceptions, Hopes are most active at night and are often attracted to light, especially Phaneropterinae. Buthidae are found throughout Brazil and make up around 60% of national species. This family includes the genus Tityus Koch, 1966 (Scorpiones, Buthidae), the most dangerous. The species that exist in Brazil are divided into four families. The objective of the manuscript is to describe the predation process of hopes (Orthoptera: Tettigonioidea: Tettigoniidae) in the municipality of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. Using a cell phone, one of the authors recorded a video from the beginning to the end of the hopes encounter with the scorpion. These images were transformed into figures using the PNG model, which resulted in 4 photos showing all stages of predation. This report took place in the home of one of the authors located in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil in November 2023. This study reports the first occurrence of a Tettigoniidae (hope) preying on a scorpion in Gioânia in the Central-West Region, State of Goiás, Brazil.
Palliative care in primary health care: Challenges for training in the Brazilian public system (Unified Health System - SUS)
Authors: Luís Paulo Souza e Souza
Published: March 2024

The improvement in biomedical and healthcare resources has led to an increased life expectancy in the Brazilian population. This aging, coupled with new lifestyle habits, has contributed to the occurrence of non-communicable chronic diseases - particularly cancers, often incurable - making palliative care (PC) emerge as the sole therapeutic recourse. PC involves an approach aimed at promoting the quality of life for patients and their families in the face of therapeutic non-resolvability and the inevitability of life continuation. Early case identification, comprehensive assessment, pain management, and addressing other psychosocial distress are fundamental elements of this practice. Furthermore, healthcare services need to organize themselves in response to this growing demand, with Primary Health Care being a fertile environment for providing this care. Besides allowing geographical, cultural, and emotional proximity of the patient to their loved ones, ensuring their final days with integrity and autonomy. Such care is still offered at other levels, based on the logic of Health Care Networks, comprehensiveness, humanization, referral and counter-referral. The challenge for the curricula of health education courses is to keep up with these changes, seeking to train professionals with a scientific and humanitarian basis consistent with this new clinical reality, whether in specific disciplines – teaching focuses on deepening the technical and human aspects; or through transversal teaching – discussing PC throughout the training, in any discipline. Thus, it is expected that professionals will provide care, offering comfort and tranquility to the patient and their families, collaborating in the humanization of the "ways of dying" in Brazil.
DECOMPOSITION METHODS FOR DETERMINING COMPLEX ONE-PARAMETER GENERALIZED INVERSE MOORE-PENROSE MATRICES (I)
Authors: Simonyan S.H. , Chilingaryan M.G. , Abgaryan H.S.
Published: March 2024

Analytical and numerical-analytical decomposition methods for determining complex one-parameter generalized inverse Moore-Penrose matrices are suggested. Analytical methods are based on the first two Moore-Penrose conditions. It is shown that in both cases the same solution to the problem is obtained, as it should be. Numerical-analytical methods are based on the obtained analytical relations and differential Pukhov transformations. In contrast to the known methods, in which we operate with rectangular generalized inverse matrices, in all the proposed analytical and numerical-analytical methods, we operate with square generalized (ordinary) inverse matrices. In view of this circumstance, an exact but not an approximate solution to the problem is obtained.
A model example with a square matrix is considered, for which an analytical solution is obtained using two approaches - the determination of the usual inverse one-parameter matrix and the decomposition method for determining the same matrix. This matrix is defined in exactly the same way as numerical-analytical decomposition methods.
In this paper, exact analytical and approximate numerical-analytical computational methods for determining complex one-parameter generalized inverse Moore-Penrose matrices are proposed. Numerical-analytical computational methods are easily implemented using modern information technologies, since they are based on simple recurrent computational procedures. It is assumed that all elements of the corresponding one-parameter matrices have a sufficient degree of smoothness at the center of approximation of solutions.
Rezension von: Schäfer, Gerhard, Die intakte Landeskirche 1935-1936
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Schäfer Gerhard
Published: March 2024

Gerhard Schäfer: Dokumentation zum Kirchenkampf. Die Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg und der Nationalsozialismus. Band 4; Die intakte Landeskirche 1935-1936. Stuttgart 1977. 961 S.
Spanish and euro area households’ response to rising prices
Authors: Martínez Carrascal Carmen
Published: March 2024

Rationale

Faced with the recent inflationary episode, households have employed different strategies to adjust their consumption, saving and labour supply decisions in response to higher prices. This article discusses what those strategies have been and how they have varied based on household characteristics.

Takeaways

•The strategies most widely used by households to cope with the price increases, both in Spain and in the euro area, were shopping around for better alternatives (e.g. offers) and reducing their saving and spending levels.

•Spanish households have resorted to credit and increased their labour supply (by taking a second job or working longer hours) to cushion the impact of higher prices on consumption more than their euro area counterparts. This is especially true among households with low liquidity buffers.

•Young people, women, people with a lower educational level and those living in rented housing have showed a greater propensity to work more hours to cope with inflation.
Respuesta fenológica y productiva del pasto estrella a la fertilización orgánica e inorgánica
Authors: Solano Lopez Marvin J. , Villalobos Villalobos Luis Alonso
Published: March 2024

La fertilización es utilizada para mejorar los índices productivos de las especies forrajeras para la alimentación animal, y se enfoca en lograr niveles de producción de leche y carne acorde al sistema productivo.. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la respuesta fenológica y productiva del pasto Estrella Africana (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst.) a cinco fertilizantes.. El experimento se realizó en la Estación Experimental Alfredo Volio Mata ubicada en El Alto de Ochomogo en la provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica, durante los meses de mayo a noviembre de 2019 y 2021. Se utilizó un diseño en bloques completos aleatorizados (DBCA) y fue analizado mediante un modelo lineal generalizado que incluyó días de cosecha, año y fertilizante como factores principales.. Se identificó que los días de cosecha tuvo efecto significativo (p<0,05) sobre la producción de biomasa fresca y seca, altura de la pastura y edad fenológica. Los fertilizantes evaluados no mostraron diferencias (P>0,05) sobre las variables analizadas, pero se evidenció diferencias numéricas a favor de los tratamientos inorgánicos en algunos indicadores. La urea protegida con azufre presentó mayor biomasa fresca (15 813 kg ha-1) y seca (3 649 kg ha-1) y mayor altura de la planta (47,29 cm). El tratamiento de purines presentó mayor número de hojas promedio (7,17 hojas.planta -1) y el nitrato de amonio mostró mayor capacidad cobertura (571,83 rebrotes.m-2) y mayor proporción de hojas (56%), y menor de tallos y senescencia (36% y 9%, respectivamente). La edad de cosecha fue el factor primordial que influyó sobre las variables productivas de la pastura mientras que los fertilizantes evaluados no mostraron efectos consistentes ni concluyentes para escoger una fuente en particular. Los ganaderos pueden considerar una combinación de diferentes fertilizantes según su estrategia de manejo y época del año.
Prévalence des infections nosocomiales au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire du Point G de Bamako, Mali.
Authors: Beye SA , Al Et
Published: March 2024

Objectifs de cette étude était de déterminer la prévalence hospitalière des infections nosocomiales. Patients et méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude prospective transversale descriptive sur une période de six (6) semaines. Résultats :  463 patients ont séjourné pendant au moins 48 heures. Parmi eux, 57 patients inclus soit une prévalence de 12,3%. L’âge moyen était de 45,4 ± 20,8 ans. La durée moyenne du séjour était de 21,7 ± 12,7 jours. Les patients provenaient de la réanimation (17,5%), la médecine interne et la neurologie dans 15,8% chacune. L’immunodépression au VIH a été retrouvée dans 14%. Un dispositif invasif était présent dans 93% des cas. Les prélèvements microbiologiques réalisés étaient : un examen cytobactériologique des urines (36 cas), un prélèvement de pus (19 cas), une hémoculture (23 cas). Les infections étaient urinaires (30 cas), du site opératoire (16 cas), une bactériémie (15 cas), une pneumopathie acquise sous ventilation mécanique (2 cas). Un germe était isolé dans ces prélèvements dans 94,4%. Les germes retrouvés étaient des entérobactéries (33 cas), des bacilles à Gram négatif non fermentant (12 cas), des cocci à Gram positif (6 cas) et des levures (3 cas). L’écologie était dominée par une résistance élevée des germes impliqués dans ces infections. Conclusion : Ce travail a montré une prévalence élevée des infections nosocomiales avec un profil de résistance varié des germes impliqués. Il est important d'élargir ce travail afin d'en tirer des recommandations fortes.
Hősnarratívák és hősképzés: végváriak a hazai középiskolai tankönyvekben
Authors: Illik Péter
Published: March 2024

Jelen tanulmány a végvári vitézség és hősiesség narratíváját és annak képzési technikáit követi nyomon a 19. századi eleji tankönyvektől 1989-ig úgy, hogy 2020-ig kitekintéssel is szolgál. A tanulmánynak nem célja bemutatni, hogy miként változott a hazai közoktatási rendszer, az azt szabályozó dokumentumok, hogy mit tanítottak a középiskolában a tanárok, mit tudtak és tudnak a diákok, mivel erre a vizsgált források, vagyis a középiskolai tankönyvek nem alkalmas. Ezek alapján 200 év narratív trendjeit és változásait lehet csak felvázolni, amely alapján azt lehet tudni, hogy az adott korszak középiskolát végzett embereinek milyen tudása lehetett (de nem szükségszerűen volt) a végvári vitézekről és hősiességükről. Az áttekintés tanulsága az, hogy (1) a tankönyvi szövegek rövidülnek, sablonosodnak, a tananyagtartalom csökken. (2) Vannak központi események, amelyek 200 év alatt is változatlanok, például Jurisics Miklós hősiessége. (3) Vannak trendektől független, egyedid szerzői megoldások. (4) A Horthy-korszakban az egységes narratíva megtörik, vannak a trendektől teljesen eltérő narratív rendszerek. (5) A tankönyvekben a szocialista korszak 1945-ben kezdődik és alapvető törést hoz. Ezeket a szerző számos más tankönyvi tematikus vizsgálata is kimutatta már. A végvári hősiességre vonatkozóan azonban egyedi a szocialista korszakban képzett törés és változás jellege, milyensége.
Egy színmű útja a Vígszínháztól a Rádióig. Bartha Miklóstól Csanády Györgyig
Authors: Kása Csaba
Published: March 2024

Bartha Miklós (1847–1905) jogász, országgyűlési képviselő, korának legkiválóbb tollú publicistája, közírója, nagyhatású szónoka volt. Budapesten szerzett jogi diplomát, Udvarhelyszék első aljegyzőjeként kezdte pályáját. 1880-ban megalapította az 1944-ig kiadott kolozsvári Ellenzék című napilapot. Először 1873-ban választották be a képviselőházba, amelynek kisebb megszakításokkal haláláig tagja maradt. 1901-ig az Ugron Gábor-féle 48-as párt elnöke, 1891-től a Magyar Hírlap, 1893-tól a Magyarország című lap vezércikkírója volt. Második színművét huszonhat éves korában írta A feleség címmel. Az 1848–49-es szabadságharc utáni megtorlás időszakából merítette témáját, 1902-ben tűzte műsorára a Vígszínház a magyar est sorozatának századik darabjaként. A nézők általánosságban tetszéssel fogadták a bemutatót, a harmadik felvonás után Barthát nyolc alkalommal tapsolták vissza a színpadi függöny elé. A Vígszínház állandó közönsége távollétével tüntetett Bartha ellen, míg az ellenzék megjelenő hívei harsányan ünnepelték, de inkább a politikust és a publicistát, mint a színpadi szerzőt. A darab három előadást ért meg. 1937-ben azonban újra felbukkant. Csanády György székelyudvarhelyi születésű költő, a Székely himnusz szövegének szerzője, aki akkor a Rádió rendezője volt, írt belőle hangjátékot. Február 17-én hangzott el, előtte azonban Csanády tartott előadást a darabról.
Tanórán kívüli foglalkozások a nyelvjárások témakörében
Authors: Pál Helén
Published: March 2024

A nyelvjárások témaköre megtalálható a Nemzeti alaptantervben, a tárgy a tanítás során többször is előkerül. Emellett a NAT a tanórán kívüli tevékenységek bevonását is javasolja a tanulási folyamatba, és az iskolák a tanórákon túl is szerveznek szakköröket, ismeretszerző kirándulásokat a diákoknak, ezeken a programokon is megismerhetők a nyelvjárások. A nyelvjárási ismeretek elsajátításához tartozik az is, hogy a NAT a szűkebb környezethez, a saját lakóhelyhez kötődő kulturális emlékek megismerését is célul tűzte ki. A tanórán túli programok lehetőséget nyújtanak a nyelvjárásokkal kapcsolatos ismeretek elsajátítására, egyúttal a nemzeti kultúra, a tanuló szűkebb régiójának kultúrája, és a saját lakóhellyel kapcsolatos hagyományok megismerésére is. Az iskolán kívüli nyelvjárási vonatkozású adatgyűjtésekre felsőfokú intézményekben is van példa. A dolgozat azokkal a szakkörökkel, adatgyűjtésre szerveződött közösségekkel, kezdeményezésekkel, és más, iskolán kívüli programlehetőségekkel foglalkozik, amelyek a nyelvjárások és a helyi hagyományok megismerésére szolgálnak. A csoportok ismertetése arra is kitér, hogyan kapcsolódnak ezek a nyelvjárásokhoz és a nyelvjárásokban megőrződött hagyományokhoz. E szakkörök feladata a leletmentés is, mivel a nyelvjárási jelenségek egy része kiszorul a használatból, ezek gyűjtése és vizsgálata az évek múlásával megvalósíthatatlan lesz.
Középkori székelyföldi feliratok ismeretlen írásjelekkel
Authors: Fehér Bence
Published: March 2024

A székelyföldi rovásfeliratok egy része tartalmaz olyan írásjeleket, melyek a normál rovásábécében ismeretlenek; mi több, olyan felirat sem példátlan, amely a rovásábécétől teljesen eltérő betűsorral készült, és így nem tudjuk kiolvasni. A csíkmadarasi katolikus templomban levő, másodlagosan beépített (eredetileg feltehetőleg 1500 körül készült) rovásfelirat három részből áll: két figurális ábra és egy alfabetikusnak tűnő szó. A helyi hagyomány rovásírásnak tartja, de elfogadhatatlan értelmezését adja. Néhány jelnek van párhuzama a székely betűsorban, de az értelmezéshez ez nem elég. Az ismert székely írástól független, de azzal rokon hagyomány terméke lehet. A gyergyószentmiklósi örmény katolikus templom kerítőfalába falazott gerenda feliratát 1938-ban mint székely rovásírást, 2020-ban mint ismeretlen írásrendszert említették. A gerenda 1637-es, jól olvasható latin felirata alatt két régebbi, nagyon kopott felirat maradványai azonosíthatók. A legrégebbi szövegből csupán három biztos betű maradt, de ez szabályos székely írásnak tűnik, nincs akadálya, hogy magyar nyelvű építési feliratnak értelmezzük. Az időrendben második felirat azonban két sor teljesen egyedülálló, semmilyen ábécével nem közeli rokon jelből áll, amely azonban valaha koherens szöveget alkotott, mert egy szekvencia (szó?) különböző pontokon többször ismétlődik. Csíkban és Gyergyóban tehát egy vagy több olyan íráshagyomány is létezett, amely az általunk ismert székely rovásírástól eltér, de azzal távolabbi kapcsolatban állhat.
Creating Global Impact:The Transformative Potential of Higher Education in Nation Branding
Authors: Valcheva Krasimira
Published: March 2024

In a highly competitive global landscape, higher education institutions are important drivers of knowledge creation and talent development as well as key stakeholders in shaping the branding efforts of nations. This article explores the dynamic relationship between institutional and nation branding initiatives, with a specific focus on the participation of higher education institutions and the necessity for coordinated strategies that fully leverage their potential to enhance a nation’s global reputation and competitiveness. By actively engaging higher education institutions as key partners in nation branding, countries could harness their significant competences and proficiency to shape the nation’s image, drive economic growth, and ultimately project soft power on the global stage. The article provides insights that could guide policymakers and university administrators in making informed decisions and shaping institutional actions to enhance a nation’s global reputation and competitiveness by fully harnessing the transformative potential of higher education institutions.
Gestão do conhecimento em atividades do Instituto de Controle do Espaço aéreo: uma abordagem
Authors: Almeida Madison Coelho de , Gonçalves da Silva de Araujo Fernandes Raquel , Alves de Andrade Delvonei
Published: March 2024

O Instituto de Controle do Espaço Aéreo (ICEA), pauta-se em sua missão institucional pela promoção do ensino, da pesquisa e da avaliação de conformidade no SISCEAB – Sistema de Controle do Espaço Aéreo Brasileiro. É a unidade responsável por, nesse sistema que compreende centenas de instalações, como torres de controle e centros de controle por radar por todo o país, dentre outras facilidades, treinar milhares de profissionais a cada ano, entre controladores de voo, meteorologistas, especialistas em comunicações, em informações aeronáuticas, engenheiros, técnicos e outras formações. Em se tratando de uma Instituição Científico-Tecnológica, lida com a promoção da Gestão do Conhecimento (GC) em seu âmbito. E a GC, por sua vez, envolve mecanismos de retenção e de utilização de informações, sendo aplicada em variados ramos do conhecimento. Com base na pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem tanto qualitativa como quantitativa, foi criada sistemática de gestão do conhecimento, internalizando-se práticas de criação de repositórios digitais. Como resultado, produtos foram oferecidos aos profissionais que lidam com a informação e o conhecimento.