bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ontology-driven development of dialogue systems
Authors: Litvin Anna , Palagin Oleksandr , Kaverinsky Vladislav , Malakhov Kyrylo
Published: July 2023

A new technique and its software implementation are presented to create a deeply semantically structured ontology using plain natural language text as input, without regular structure or any previous tagging and markup. The new  approach is primarily aimed at highly inflectional languages, and is implemented for Ukrainian. The automatically created ontologies (in OWL) could be easily converted to other graph databases formats, such as Neo4j, and were successfully  evaluated as valid ontologies using Protégé, RDFlib and Neo4j environments. An integrated approach is proposed for the  development of natural language dialogue systems driven by the ontologyrelated graph database using the Cypher  language for the formal queries. The original phrases are subject to a special method of semantic analysis, which  determines the type of formal query to the database. The essence of the analysis is that the text of the user’s phrase goes through a series of checks. Based on their results, a set of basic templates for the formal requests are determined, as well  as additional constructions that are attached to the basic template. Some of the checks may also return the notion  of substitution to certain specified positions of the formal query. Formal queries can return both contexts and lists of  ontology concepts. In addition to concepts, queries can also return information about specific semantic predicates that connect them, which simplifies the synthesis of natural language responses. The synthesis of answers is based on special  templates, the choice of which is directly related to the corresponding template of the formal query.
Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Clove Essential Oil and its Effect on Stability of Sesame Oil under Accelerated Condition
Authors: Sarrami Samira , Mohajeri Fateme Akrami , Sadeghizadeh-Yazdi Jalal , Jambarsang Sara , Khalili Sadrabad Elham
Published: July 2023

Background: Recently due to adverse effects of synthetic antioxidants, there has been a growing interest in the application of natural essential oil in vegetable oils. The present study investigated the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of clove essential oil (CEO) and its addition to sesame oil. Methods: composition and antioxidant activity of clove essential oil The CEO was prepared and analyzed by GC-MS. Then, total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were determined. The CEO at different concentrations (0.02, 0.04, 0.06, and 0.08%) and TBHQ (0.02%) were added to sesame oil and samples were stored at 60 °C for 5 weeks. Peroxide value (PV), p-Anisidine value (p-AV), total oxidation (TOTOX) value and Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs) were determined in sesame oil samples every week for 35 days. A total of 5 components including eugenol (96.25%), eugenol acetate (1.88%), trans-Caryophyllene (1.66%), α-humulene (0.16%), and caryophyllene oxide (0.06%) were determined as the main components of CEO. Results: The TPC of CEO was 345.95±7.85 mg GAE/g. Moreover, the antioxidant activity of CEO for DPPH (IC50) and FRAP methods was estimated 0.83 ± 0.11 mg/ml and 112.37±8.81 mM Fe2SO4. It was shown that peroxide, p-AV, TOTOX, and TBARS values of all sesame oil samples increased during 5 weeks of storage at accelerated conditions. TBHQ showed better function in preventing oil oxidation, but CEO had acceptable function especially in 0.08% concentration. Conclusion: The CEO in vegetable oil due to high phenolic content could retard lipid peroxidation. It could be mentioned that CEO could be considered as an alternative of synthetics ones in vegetable oils.
Evaluation of Food Security of Women Referring to Healthcare Centers Affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences during 2017-2019
Authors: Khosravi Zahra , Taghipour Ali , Afzalaghaee Monavar , Farkhani Ehsan Mosa
Published: July 2023

Background: Food security is one of the basic needs of humans and is regarded as a priority in the development goals of all countries. This study aimed at an epidemiological assessment of food security in healthcare centers affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS).
Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, information on food security, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, education, smoking, hypertension, domestic violence, psychological status, and demographic characteristics were extracted using SINA health records. A total of 60625 mothers referring to MUMS healthcare centers were studied from May 2017 to June 2019. Food security was measured using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). Multinominal logistic regression was run to assess the relationship between study variables and food security adjusted for important potential confounders.
Results: The mean age of participants was 42.01±14.3 years. Also, 64.7% (N=39209) of the participants had food security; 25.3% (N=15321) suffered from mild food insecurity; 6.7% (N=4044) suffered from moderate, and 3.4% (N=2051) suffered from severe food insecurity. Physical activity, BMI, education, nationality, smoking, and psychological distress were significantly associated with odds of severe food insecurity in comparison to normal food security (P<0.05). However, there was no significant association between having diabetes, hypertension, fast foods, and domestic violence, and odds of severe food insecurity.
Conclusions: Nearly two-thirds of households had food security and a positive significant association was observed between variables and odds of food insecurity. Further research, however, is needed to consolidate the findings
Evaluation of Physicochemical Parameters of Drinking Water and Investigating the Performance of Several Purification Methods on Water Quality of Some Universities in Iran, 2022
Authors: Rezaei Zeinab , Khanzadi Saeid , Shamloo Ehsan , Salari Amir
Published: July 2023

Background: Water quality is the most important factor for consumers. Therefore, monitoring and controlling water quality is of particular significance in different human communities such as universities. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of drinking water in some universities in Iran.
Methods: In this study, the physicochemical parameters and heavy metals including lead, cadmium, nickel, arsenic, and chromium in drinking water were determined in nine Iranian universities. Then, the efficacy of several treatment methods was evaluated in the removal of heavy metals, including boiling process in two stages, 5 min boiling, 5 h boiling, and filtration process.
Results: Physicochemical properties of drinking water in all samples were appropriate. Hardness levels were higher than the World Health Organization standards. However, this parameter was lower than the national standard of Iran (500 mg/l caco3). Nevertheless, cadmium content was not detected in any samples, and nickel and chromium content was below the permissible limit.  Lead content was equal to the limit in three samples, and arsenic content was equal to the limit in four samples. Water purification methods including boiling and water purifier were satisfactory and significantly reduced pollutants.
Conclusion: It is suggested to check drinking water quality in universities randomly.
Quantification of Leghemoglobin Extracted from Roots of Five Different Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Cultivars: An Experimental Study
Authors: Siahpoosh Amir , Siahpoosh Mohammad Reza , Alaei Soroush
Published: July 2023

Background: Leghemoglobin is an oxygen transporter and a hemoprotein found in nodule roots of nitrogen fixator plants from Leguminosae family. Leghemoglobin is produced in response to presence of bacteria belonging to Rhizobia family. Structurally, leghemoglobin is similar to hemoglobin and has a kind of heme iron structure.  Study of leghemoglobin as a heme iron containing agent can open up a new way for treatment and natural prevention of iron deficiency anemia and substitution with mineral iron salts.
Methods: Five different cultivars of alfalfa plants including Esfahani, Bammi, Yazdy, Nik shahri, and Hamedani were cultivated in gardening farm of the faculty of agriculture in Shahid Chamran University in a linear form. Cultivation was done with biological fertilizer containing Sinorhizobium meliloti for test groups and without fertilizer for sham groups. After 60 days, the samples were harvested, and the amount of leghemoglobin produced in nodules was quantified using LaRue and Child fluorometric method.
Results: The results from five cultivars of alfalfa planted with biological fertilizer showed a significant increase in viscosity of leghemoglobin in nodules of the test group in comparison with sham group (P<0.0001). Moreover, the high viscosity of leghemoglobin in nodules of Bammi cultivar indicated the capacity of this plant to produce leghemoglobin in Ahvaz.
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, Bammi cultivar of alfalfa is a good option for future studies and even production of high amounts of leghemoglobin in Khuzestan Province.
The Association of Dietary Inflammatory Index with the Risk of Peptic Ulcer: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Fouladvand Faezeh , Birjandi Mehdi , Amiri Kia Sadegh , Falahi Ebrahim
Published: July 2023

Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a gastrointestinal ulcer caused by gastric acid. Aging, smoking and alcohol, stressful life, and family history are directly related to PUD. Oxidative stress and inflammation are the most important mechanisms involved in PUD. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association of dietary inflammatory index (DII) with the risk of PUD.
Methods: In this case-control study, data from 100 newly diagnosed peptic ulcer patients and 150 healthy individuals were analyzed. DII was assessed based on dietary intake data collected through a 174-item validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). To calculate DII, 36 nutrients and food components were used after adjusting the energy intake. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) regarding the association between DII and PUD risk were estimated by logistic regression.
Results: The mean DII score in patients (0.43±1.88) was significantly higher than the mean DII in healthy individuals (-2.88±2.00) (P=0.005), i.e. patients had received more inflammatory diet. In the crude model of PUD, odds increased significantly in the third and fourth quartiles of DII score compared to the lowest quartile (OR of third quartile vs first quartile: 2.65, 95% CI:1.27-5.52, respectively; and OR of fourth quartile vs first quartile: 2.33, 95% CI:1.12-4.85, respectively; P- trend=0.001). After checking multiple potential confounders, OR in third and fourth quartiles remained high and there was no change in the results.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that more pro-inflammatory diets, indicated by higher DII scores, may increase the risk of PUD. Therefore, anti-inflammatory diet may play a protective role against PUD.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Nutritional Practice Related to COVID-19 in Students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Marzban Ameneh , Emami Payam , Rahmanian Vahid , Sherafatmanesh Saeed , Dowlati Mohsen
Published: July 2023

Background: It has been known that healthy nutrition is important in increasing immunity and reducing diseases. Lack of some nutrients can lead to a decrease in the function of the immune system and, as a result, an increase in the probability of infections or their exacerbation. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating knowledge, attitude and nutritional practice related to COVID-19 in the students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The present descriptive and analytical study was conducted in 2022 on 350 students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. The research tools included a demographic checklist and a questionnaire of knowledge, attitude and nutritional practice related to COVID-19, used in a similar study. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 24 software using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance, independent t-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Results: The mean age of the subjects was 22.15±4.98 year.  The mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and nutritional behavior of students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences regarding COVID-19 were 23.17 ±4.17, 18.04 ±3.29, and 41.64 ±7.16, respectively. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the knowledge score with the educational level and history of infection with COVID-19 and the nutritional practice score with the variable of history of infection with COVID-19 (P < 0.05). Also, there was a positive and significant correlation between Knowledge, attitude, and practice.
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, the studied students had a relatively good knowledge, attitude, and practice towards nutritional issues related to COVID-19; however, there is still room for improvement.
The Association of Dietary Glycemic Index with the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Authors: Shamshirgardi Elahe , Kazemi Asma , Ferns Gordon A. , Sohrabi Zahra , Akbarzadeh Marzieh
Published: July 2023

In 2019, a new coronavirus causing a flu-like syndrome was discovered in Chinese province of Hubei and there was a subsequent outbreak in Wuhan in December 2019. The severity and mortality of COVID-19 are affected by several preexisting comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A more severe complication of COVID-19 in patients with diabetes could be due to the fact that hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, as important features of diabetes mellitus, are associated with a higher expression rate of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2). ACE-2 can act as the entry site for SARS-CoV-2 to lung cells. Furthermore, in diabetes mellitus, increased inflammatory responses and impaired immune function are often present. Glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) are the characteristics of the diet that can affect glycemic control and insulin resistance. These two characteristics could possibly affect infections through their effect on gut microbiota composition, free radical synthesis, and mitochondrial loading. Therefore, it can be proposed that dietary GI and GL might be important factors in the development of COVID-19.
Risk of Induction of Corneal Neovascularization with Topical Erythropoietin: An Animal Safety Study
Authors: Feizi Sepehr , Rezaei Kanavi Mozhgan , Abolhosseini Mohammad , Moshtaghion Seyed-Mohamadmehdi , Esfandiari Hamed
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the pro-angiogenic effect of topical erythropoietin on cornea in chemical burn-injured rabbit eyes.
Methods: The corneal alkali-burn injury was induced in 10 eyes of 10 rabbits using filter paper saturated with 1.0 mol sodium hydroxide. The eyes were categorized into the treatment group (n = 5) that received topical erythropoietin (3000 IU/mL) every 8 hr for one month versus the control group (n = 5) that received normal saline every 8 hr for one month. All eyes were treated with topical ciprofloxacin every 8 hr until corneal re-epithelialization was complete. Corneal epithelial defects, stromal opacity, and neovascularization were evaluated after the injury. At the conclusion of the study, the rabbits were euthanized and their corneas were submitted to histopathological examination.
Results: Baseline characteristics including the rabbits’ weight and the severity of corneal injury were comparable in two groups. Time to complete corneal re-epithelialization was 37 days in the treatment group and 45 days in the control group (P = 0.83). There was no significant difference between the groups in the rate of epithelial healing or corneal opacification. Clinical and microscopic corneal neovascularization was observed in one eye (20%) in the treatment group and two eyes (40%) in the control group (P = 0.49).
 Conclusion: Recombinant human erythropoietin administered topically did not induce vessel formation in rabbit corneas after chemical burn.
Clinical and Autofluorescence Findings in Eyes with Pinguecula and Pterygium
Authors: Beheshtnejad Amir-Hooshang , Ghassemi Hamed , Abdolkhalegh Hossein , Atighehchian Mehrnaz
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To assess the autofluorescence size and properties of pterygium and pinguecula by anterior segment autofluorescence (AS-AF) imaging and demonstrate the difference of autofluorescence size presented in AS-AF imaging compared to the extend size of the conjunctival lesion measured by anterior segment slit-lamp photography (AS-SLE).
Methods: Twenty-five patients with primary pterygium and twenty-five with pinguecula were included in the study. In addition, 25 normal subjects were also enrolled as the control group. The AS-AF characteristics of pterygium and pinguecula lesions were analyzed. The size of lesions displayed in the AS-SLE photography versus the AS-AF images were also compared. AS-AF images were obtained using a Heidelberg retina angiograph which focused on the anterior segment. AS-SLE photography was acquired using a digital imaging system (BX900 HAAG-STREIT).
Results: There were 44 (58.7%) male and 31 (41.3%) female patients; 19 (76%) and 20 (80%) patients had bilateral pterygium and pinguecula, respectively. All pinguecula lesions reflected hyperautofluorescence pattern in the AS-AF imaging. In 24 (96%) patients, the hyperautofluoresecence pattern was larger than the size of the clinical lesions displayed with the AS-SLE photography. Twenty-one (84%) patients with pterygium reflected a hyperautofluorescence pattern in AS-AF images; in one (4%) patient, the hyperautofluorescence pattern was larger than the clinical lesion size and four (16%) patients had no autofluorescence patterns in the AS-AF images. In the control group, in 14 (56%) subjects, a hypoautofluorescent pattern was revealed in the conjunctiva in AS-AF images. However, in 11 (44%) patients, hyperautofluorescence patterns were detected.
Conclusion: AS-AF is a useful modality to monitor vascularization in conjunctival lesions. Pingueculae and pterygium show hyperautofluorescence in AS-AF imaging. The real size of the pinguecula lesions may be estimated with AS-AF characteristics, mostly presenting larger than the area size in AS-SLE photography. The autofluorescence size of the pterygium is smaller than the extent of visible pterygium in slit-lamp photography.
Intraocular Pressure Values using Icare® Rebound Tonometer and Correlation with Postconceptional Age in Premature Infants
Authors: Monteiro Catarina , Vivas Maria , Almeida Júlio , Ramalho Mário , Mota Mafalda , Teixeira Susana , Prieto Isabel
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to determine a normative range of intraocular pressure (IOP) values measured with Icare rebound tonometer in premature infants and evaluate IOP variation over time and its correlation with the progression of postconceptional age (PCA). By doing so, we also evaluated advantages of this IOP-measuring method in this population when compared to more traditional methods.
Methods: We conducted a single-center prospective study that included premature infants (gestational age ≤32 weeks) who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca. The study took place between January and December 2021. IOP was measured using Icare tonometer on the occasion of the first retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening requested by the NICU and again after a two-week interval if PCA was still ≤37 weeks. IOP measurements were stopped at 37 weeks or if the infant was discharged. The evaluated outcomes were mean IOP values and their correlation with PCA.
Results: Thirty-four eyes of 17 preterm infants with a mean gestational age of 29.4 ± 2.3 weeks and a mean birth weight of 1222.9 ± 361.9 gr were evaluated. The mean IOP registered was 16.1 ± 6.4 mmHg, with a median value of 15.3 mmHg. The top 90 mmHg. The average IOP reduction was 4.8 ± 6.7 mmHg (P = 0.0019) within the two-week interval of PCA.
Conclusion: The mean IOP in premature infants was 16.1 ± 6.4 mmHg and this value significantlydecreased by 4.8 ± 6.7 mmHg every two weeks of PCA.
Does Head Tilt Influence Facial Appearance More Than Head Turn?
Authors: Akbari Mohamad Reza , Khorrami-Nejad Masoud , Kangari Haleh , Heirani Mohsen , Akbarzadeh Baghban Alireza , Raeesdana Kiana , Masoomian Babak
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of facial asymmetry parameters in patients with head tilt versus those with head turn.
Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was performed on 155 cases, including 58 patients with congenital pure head turn due to Duane retraction syndrome (DRS), 33 patients with congenital pure head tilt due to upshoot in adduction or DRS, and 64 orthotropic subjects as the control group. The facial appearance was evaluated by computerized analysis of digital photographs of patients’ faces. Relative facial size (the ratio of the distance between the external canthus and the corner of the lips of both face sides) and facial angle (the angular difference between a line that connects two external canthi and another line that connects the two corners of the lips) measured as quantitative facial parameters. Qualitative parameters were evaluated by the presence of one-sided face, cheek, and nostril compression; and columella deviation.
Results: The facial asymmetry frequency in patients with head tilt, head turn, and orthotropic subjects was observed in 32 (97%), 50 (86.2%), and 22 (34.3%), respectively (P < 0.001). In patients with head tilt and head turn, the mean facial angle was 1.78º ± 1.01º and 1.19º ± 0.84º, respectively (P = 0.004) and the mean relative facial size was 1.027 ± 0.018 and 1.018 ± 0.014, respectively (P = 0.018). The frequencies of one-sided nostril compression, cheek compression, face compression, and columella deviation in patients with pure head tilt were found in 19 (58%), 21 (64%), 19 (58%), and 19 (58%) patients, respectively, and in patients with pure head turn the frequencies were observed in 42 (72%), 37 (63%), 27 (47%), and 43 (74%), respectively. All quantitative and qualitative facial asymmetry parameters and facial asymmetry frequencies were significantly higher in head tilt and head turn patients as compared to the control group (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: All facial asymmetry parameters in patients with head tilt and head turn were significantly higher than orthotropic subjects. The quantitative parameters such as relative facial size and facial angle were significantly higher in patients with pure head tilt than pure head turn. The results revealed that pure head tilt was associated with a higher prevalence of facial asymmetry than pure head turn.
Eye Care Utilization among Older Subjects with Visual Impairment in Northwest Ethiopia
Authors: Kegne Assaye Aragaw , Temeselew Tegegn Melkamu , Tilahun Belete Gizachew
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To find out the level of eye care service utilization and its determinants among the elderly visually impaired populations while visiting ophthalmic outreach locations in North[1]Western Ethiopia, 2021.
Methods: An ophthalmic outreach-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 852 visually impaired older people. Participants were selected by using a systematic random sampling method from January to July 2021. Data were collected by using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and an ocular examination. The collected data were entered into the Epi Info 7, and analyzed using SPSS 20. A binary logistic regression was fitted.
Results: A total of 821 participants, with a response rate of 96.5%, were included in the study. The utilization of eye care services within the past two years prior to the study was 21.1% (95 % CI: 18.2–23.9). Having systemic disease (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.5–7.0), being a spectacle wearer (AOR = 4.5, 95% CI: 2.0–9.4), having visual impairment at distance (AOR = 2.9; 95% CI: 1.5–5.6), being blind (AOR = 2.9; 95% CI: 1.5–5.6), duration of visual impairment ≤1 year (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.3–4.9) were all significantly associated.
Conclusion: In this study, utilization of eye care services was low. Being visually impaired at distance, being blind, recent onset of visual impairment, being a spectacle wearer, and having systemic disease were all related to the use of eye care services. The commonest barriers to utilization of eye care services were financial scarcity and long distances between eye care facilities.
Krill’s Disease: A Newer Management Option
Authors: P Lambat Sarang , B Nangia Vinay , V Nangia Prabhat , H Shah Neha , D Mishra Swati
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To report a case of a young female who presented with scotoma in the right eye for few days.
Case Report: Krill’s disease or acute retinal pigment epithelitis (ARPE) is a self-limiting retinal disease with no specific treatment. Typical clinical and imaging features helped us to diagnose her with ARPE. Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP), which gives a rapid anti-inflammatory response, was advised. An SD-OCT scan post-injection showed a reduction in hyperreflectivity and height of lesion at day 3 and near total resolution by day 5.
Conclusion: This case suggests rapid resolution of ARPE with the use of IVMP
CPI Special Issue: " Posthumanism: A Desire for a New Humanity" Introduction: Crafting Posthuman Kindness and Care
Authors: Lee Carol , Sidebottom Kay , Fairchild Nikki
Published: July 2023

Introduction to Part 2 of the Special Issue, Posthumanism: A Desire for a New Humanity  (Volume 14, No. 2) of Cultural and Pedigogical Inquiry by Guest Editors Carol Lee, Kay Sidebottom and Nikki Fairchild. Included in the Introduction is an overview of contributions to this issue and how each contributor addresses education in the material world, in relationships, and in the entanglement of matter and the incorporeal.
From Reflection to Diffraction: What Toto Teaches Us About “Thinking-With” Multispecies Companions in Education
Authors: Sidebottom Kay , Carlyle Donna
Published: July 2023

This paper focuses on how, like Toto from the Wizard of Oz (Baum, 1900) , animal companions can alter the course of reflective practice by encouraging diffractive shifts in thinking, different connections with the world, and a (re)connection with, or re-framing of personal and professional values and ethics.
La competenza onomastica nell’insegnamento e nell’uso dell’italiano L2. Il contesto polacco
Authors: Gałkowski Artur
Published: July 2023

La monografia presenta i risultati di una ricerca condotta a fini glottodidattici nella prospettiva dell’insegnamento e dell’applicazione/apprendimento dell’italiano come L2 da parte di utenti polacchi. L’autore convalida un’evoluta discussione scientifica sull’integrazione della competenza onomastica con altre competenze nell’insegnamento della lingua e della cultura italiana. È stata ipotizzata la necessità di introdurre un uso più attivo e consapevole dei nomi propri ovvero della competenza onomastica nella pratica glottodidattica. La competenza onomastica è il punto di partenza per attivare operazioni che arricchiscono la conoscenza di una lingua straniera – in questo caso l’italiano – a livello lessicale, strutturale, comunicativo-culturale e pragmatico. I saggi tematici nella parte teorica rendono conto di indagini precursori e informazioni chiave sul sistema dei nomi propri nella lingua, quindi l’onomastica come sottodisciplina della linguistica che si occupa dei processi di produzione e del funzionamento degli onimi nel registro orale e scritto del linguaggio. La parte applicativa contiene materiali onomastici raccolti in un corpus eterogeneo, rappresentativo del ricco universo di nomi propri estratti e catalogati in tabelle con riferimento alla lingua-cultura italiana: antroponimi (nomi di battesimo e cognomi); toponimi (nomi di luogo/geografici), marchionimi (nomi di marche), istituzionimi (nomi di organizzazioni e istituzioni). I nomi di battesimo, i toponimi e gli istituzionimi in italiano sono accostati agli equivalenti polacchi. I materiali onimici sono completati da una serie di attività didattiche e di elenchi di personaggi italiani nonché da un glossario dei termini onomastici di base. Il postulato di distinguere la glottodidattica onomastica come campo d’interesse di educazione linguistica porta a suggerire che questo filone di studi glottodidattici sia il risultato di un’interazione e parte di una prospettiva umanistica più ampia, che consiste nell’introduzione e nell’integrazione dell’onomastica in aree interdisciplinari e nella didattica, compresa la didattica delle lingue straniere.
Prognostic Factors for Survival or Severity After COVID-19 Infection in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Lee Eun Jung , Cho Jae Hoon
Published: July 2023

Background and Objectives: Cancer organizations worldwide have recently released care guidelines for cancer patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Several studies have reported higher mortality rates in cancer patients with COVID-19. However, drawing robust conclusions remains challenging due to a lack of research on clinical prognostic factors in this patient group.Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. We searched the keywords in the following combination: (“COVID-19” or “coronavirus” or “wuhan virus”) and (“cancer”). The search was performed on August 1, 2020, and only papers written in English were included in this study. We collected data from 3,215 cancer patients with COVID-19 from 16 studies and analyzed overall mortality after COVID-19 infection in cancer patients compared to controls, as well as prognostic factors for severity and mortality after COVID-19 infection. The prognostic factors analyzed encompassed demographics, comorbidities, symptoms, cancer treatment within 4 weeks of COVID-19 diagnosis, and treatment for COVID-19 infection.Results: This meta-analysis evaluated mortality rates and related prognostic factors in cancer patients infected with COVID-19. First, 15 of the 16 studies reported mortality data; 663 patients died among a total of 3,215 people, resulting in a combined mortality rate of 21%. Second, the following poor prognostic factors were identified: male sex, older age (≥65 years), respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough and dyspnea), and other comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).Conclusion: The mortality of cancer patients infected with COVID-19 can reach about 20%.
Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Lateral Wall Dehiscence in the Sphenoid Sinus: Sternberg’s Canal
Authors: Kang Seung Heon , Huh Gene , Kim Minju , Bae Yun Jung , Won Tae-Bin , Kim Jeong-Whun , Rhee Chae-Seo , Cho Sung-Woo
Published: July 2023

Background and Objectives: Sternberg’s canal is known to result from incomplete fusion of bony compartments constituting the sphenoid bone during the developmental process. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical implications of Sternberg’s canal.Methods: A retrospective review of patients over the age of 18 years who had undergone endoscopic sinus surgery from 2014 to 2019 at a single institution was performed. Patients (n=98) were categorized into those with sphenoid fungal ball (SFB) (n=39), those with primary chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) (n=39), and controls (n=20) and were evaluated radiologically. A small pit in the lateral wall, located medial to the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve (V2), in front of the opticocarotid recess was regarded as Sternberg’s canal. Children under the age of 12 years (n=39) without any sinus disease were also evaluated to determine the prevalence of Sternberg’s canal in the pediatric population.Results: Patients with SFB showed the highest prevalence of Sternberg’s canal (56.4%), followed by those with CRS (20.5%) and controls (10.0%) (p<0.001). Logistic regression revealed that Sternberg’s canal was associated with osteitis of the sphenoid wall, and not with age, sex, or sphenoid sinus pathology. Children under the age of 12 years showed a significantly higher prevalence of the defect than adult controls (46.2%, p<0.001).Conclusion: Sternberg’s canal was frequently identified in children under the age of 12 years. Sphenoid sinus pathology was often accompanied by osteitis. However, the presence of the canal alone did not predict skull base involvement in patients with SFB. A comprehensive evaluation should hence be performed if skull base involvement is suspected in such patients. Additionally, other clinical implications of Sternberg’s canal should be further evaluated.
Pembrolizumab-Induced Nasal Polyposis: The First Reported Case
Authors: Hintze Justin M. , Jones Holly , Lacy Peter
Published: July 2023

The last decade has seen the emergence of immune checkpoint inhibitors for the treatment of a wide variety of cancer types. While these medications are generally speaking well tolerated, the full long-term side effect profiles of these medications have not been fully elucidated. We describe a case of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis induced treatment with pembrolizumab, the first reported case. We present the case of a 48-year-old man with a background history of stage IV non-small cell lung cancer with bone metastases. He was commenced on pembrolizumab and over the course of the subsequent 5 years he developed significant nasal polyps bilaterally, and was commenced on medical therapy. Sinus CT scan demonstrated bilateral total opacification of all his sinuses and nasal cavity. He subsequently underwent bilateral functional endoscopic sinus surgery. He remains symptom-free and at his last clinical follow-up visit 1 year later. There are limited case reports of nasal polyposis occurring in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, with only one case requiring surgery. We describe the first case of severe nasal polyps due to pembrolizumab and successfully treated with polypectomy. From our review, there were no cases that required a cessation of therapy.
Softened Water and Steam Boiler Water Condensate Quality used in the Milk Production Line of a Private Dairy Unit Located in Bechar Province (South-West of Algeria): Physicochemical and Bacteriological Analysis
Authors: Benyagoub E.
Published: July 2023

Background: This study aimed at assessing the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of the water at the softener outlet and the steam boiler water condensate of a dairy unit located in Bechar province (South-West of Algeria). Methods: Some physicochemical and bacteriological parameters were analyzed based on standard methods given by the American Public Health Association (APHA). Result: The obtained results showed that the parameters: pH, EC, salinity, TA, TAC, sulfate, nitrate, and fluoride ions of most analyzed water samples at the softener outlet (SW) were in agreement with national regulations. However, the steam boiler water condensate samples (BW) were out of specification except for TA, TAC, nitrate, and fluoride ions. The SW and BW samples were qualified as very hard exceeding the standard set at 15°f and 10,5 to 11,5°f, respectively, with high salinity and TDS values. The bacteriological analysis showed that most of the steam boiler water condensate samples complied with national regulations with the absence of fecal coliforms, knowing that the BW5 and BW8 samples were contaminated with spores of sulfite-reducing Clostridia at a load of 3 and 1 spore/50 mL, respectively. However, an average of 6/10 (i.e. 60%) of the softened water samples were contaminated with the opportunistic species ‘Pseudomonas aeruginosa’, while the SW5, SW8 and SW10 samples were contaminated with spores of sulfite-reducing Clostridia (1 to 11 spores/50 mL). All samples were free from Salmonella spp. A high TH of the water at the softener outlet reveals a malfunction of the external treatment (softening). On the one hand, boiler scaling that may occur can reduce the steam flow (low efficiency of the heat treatment), which contributes to poor pasteurization of the milk, especially in the presence of bacterial contaminants, and on the other hand, increase the energy expenditure.
Nerium oleander Leaf Extract Causes Midgut Damage and Interferes with the Survival of Culex pipiens L. Larvae
Authors: Boulkenafet F. , Benzazia S. , Mellahi L. , Dob Y. , Al-Mekhlafi F.A. , Abutaha N. , Lambiase S.
Published: July 2023

Background: Diseases vectored by mosquitoes are one of the major causes of diseases and death worldwide. Insecticide resistance of Cx. pipiens increased the suffering of the people. Plants are a promising source of secondary metabolites to help resolve this problem. Methods: This study investigated the larvicidal potential of N. oleander methanol aqueous extract against Cx. Pipiens. Result: Post 24 h, 48 h and 72 h of exposure, the LC50 value was 4.94 mg/mL, and the LC90 value was 8.01 mg/mL. After 72 h of exposure, the values were 2.93 mg/mL and 4.79 mg/mL, respectively. Larvae treated with N. oleander leaf extract displayed degraded microvilli, degenerating peritrophic membrane and degenerating nuclei with blebbing compared to the control. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of eleven phytoconstituents in the leaf extract. 1-Methyl-1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)thio]acetic acid (80.67%), 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-1 (hydroxymethyl)- (8.10%), and 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, Z)- (4.33%) were the main secondary metabolites found in the leaf extract.
Effect of PEG-6000 Osmoticum on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) Genotypes
Authors: Eesha Ajaya , Sharma Richa , Chaudhary Navneet Singh
Published: July 2023

Background: Drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, chemical toxicity and oxidative stress are such environmental stresses, that are serious threats to agriculture globally and result in the deterioration of the environment and crops. To Study the effect of drought stress on seed germination and early establishment in different crop varieties, PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) induced drought stress is the most common screening method. The species and its variety, its growing conditions and the developmental stage of the plant, as well as osmotic concentration responded differently to osmotic stress. The current study aimed to study the effect of different concentrations of PEG-6000 in eight genotypes of lentil in order to understand the management and control of drought stress-related problems in crop plants. Methods: The experimental work was conducted during 2018-2019 at the Laboratory of Botany, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. (Autonomous) College, Jaipur to study the effect of drought stress during early growth of genotypes of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) under osmotic stress. The plant material consisted of eight genotypes belonging to the macrosperma and microsperma subspecies of lentil (Lens culinaris M.). PL-4, L-4147, L-4594 and L-4596 belong to the microsperma subspecies and K-75, L-4076, DPL-15 and DPL-62 belong to the macrosperma subspecies. Result: In conclusion, due to their better values of germination percentage (GP%), germination relative index (GRI), seedling vigor index (SVI) and seedling growth under simulated drought conditions PL-4, L-4594, DPL-15 and DPL-62 stand out as the most tolerant lentil genotypes among eight species studied in this work. These genotypes showed a significant enhancement in germination percentage (%), germination relative index, seedling vigor index and seedling length under mild moisture stress. Our results confirmed that PEG-induced drought stress can be used to study the drought-tolerant species by studying a few parameters viz. germination percentage, germination relative index and, seedling vigour index, that will result in increased crop production.
Pendekatan Supervisi Direktif dalam Pembinaan Guru Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Amrullah Abdul Hakim , Masrokan Prim , Firdaus Ahmad Bachtiar
Published: July 2023

Researchers found that educators were less effective in delivering material, so it was necessary to hold supervision, the principal as a supervisor must understand his duties and must also be able to be open to the teacher by involving the teacher in any planning to be carried out, so that the purpose of this study is that the teacher as an object can understand their duties and make improvements in order to improve the quality and better quality of education for the future. This research uses a qualitative approach, the data collection method is carried out with a naturalistic or interpretive paradigm. Data were collected from natural settings as a direct data source through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study are the directive supervision approach at MTs Unggulan Perwanida Blitar based on a behavoristic psychological understanding because some teachers are not qualified in delivering material, it is necessary to provide stimulation so that they can react better. Supervisors can use reinforcement or punishment in providing stimulus. As a means to support the implementation of professional development.
Analysis Of School Literacy Policies In The Face Of The Society Era 5.0
Authors: Karimah Ilmiah Nafhah
Published: July 2023

Industry 4.0, also known as the disruptive period, stresses increasing efforts to place humans at the center of innovation (human-centered) while technical developments are used to improve the quality of life, social responsibility, and sustainability in all disciplines, including education. In light of the 5.0 social media age, the purpose of this study is to examine school literacy policies. This study uses qualitative analysis in conjunction with a library study and the Society 5.0 concept approach to literacy policy. Journals, articles, books, and other pertinent references were used as data sources for this study. Using library studies and documentation, data collection strategies are used. The findings revealed that in the period of society 5.0, literacy policies based on old literacy (basic literacy) must be replaced with new literacy based on the internet, technology, and social media.
Kemampuan Mahasiswa dalam Menerapkan Fungsi-Fungsi Manajemen di Sekolah
Authors: Sartika Didi
Published: July 2023

Abstract : The essential thing that prospective MPI graduates must possess is to understand the functions of management and the development of concepts. Management functions are basic elements that are always attached and used as references by a manager in carrying out the management process to achieve efficient and effective goals and required professional skills and can be ratified into 4 (four) management functions which are abbreviated to (POAC) namely Planning, Organizing, Actuating and Controlling. Initial identification of prospective graduates of MPI IAIN Takengon still lacks in understanding and implementing management functions in the world of work. This research is categorized as the quantitative research method. The research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to students who had completed PPL 1 and PPL 2 courses. The results showed that the percentage of prospective graduates of MPI IAIN Takengon in implementing management functions was at a good level. This is evident from the ability to implement the planning function as much as 70%, organizing as much as 71%, implementing or directing as 69%, and controlling as 70%. The total score of students' abilities in all management functions is 70%.Keyword: Work Ability, Management Functions
Analisis Komparatif Stereotip Budaya Madura Oleh Etnik Jawa Di Desa Jaddung Pamekasan
Authors: Azizah Mei Nur , Farid Moh , Maulana Ivan , Furqan Mohammad Dhana
Published: July 2023

Abstrak
Proses terbentuknya stereotip budaya Madura dan prasangka laki-laki atau perempuan etnik Jawa yang menikah dengan masyarakat desa Jaddung sebelum dan sesudah tinggal di wilayah Madura. Stereotip dapat menjadi penghambat dalam proses komunikasi karena dapat meimbulkan penilaian negatif Antar Suku dan etnik. Metode penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kuantitatif komparatif. Penelitian kuantitatif ini terdapat data-data lumerikal dan diolah dengan menggunakan metode statistik. Dengan pendekatan komparatif yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat pendekatan suatu variabel dari dua kelompok yang berbeda, penelitian ini dimasukkan untuk mengetahui perbedaan stereotip budaya Madura antara laki-laki dan perempua di desa Jaddung dengan etnik Jawa. Perspektif orang Jawa dalam melihat karakteristik orang Madura sebelum melakukan pernikahan orang Madura terkenal keras, kasar, dan ketika dihadapkan dengan problematika di selesaikan dengan cara kasa (carok) .Setelah menikah hidup di wilayah Madura serta beradaptasi dengan bahasa, budaya, etnik mereka orang luar Madura terbuka pikirannya untuk melihat sisi baik dar etnik Madura. Dalam pandangannya  mereka melihat bahwa orang Madura ternyata memiliki karakteristik dan solidaritas serta kekeluargaan yang begitu erat.
 
 
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The process of the formation of Madurese cultural stereotypes and the prejudice of Javanese ethnic men or women who married the Jaddung village community before and after living in the Madura region. Stereotypes can be an obstacle in the communication process because they can lead to negative judgments between tribes and ethnicities. This research method is included in comparative quantitative research. This quantitative research contains lumerical data and is processed using statistical methods. With a comparative approach, namely to determine the level of approach to a variable from two different groups, this study was included to determine the differences in Madura cultural stereotypes between men and women in Jaddung village with Javanese ethnicity. The Javanese perspective in looking at the characteristics of Madurese before marriage says that Madurese are known to be loud, rude, and also when faced with problems they are solved by means of kasa (carok). After marriage, they live in the Madura region and adapt to language, culture, ethnicity. they are outsiders of Madura, their minds are open to see the good side of ethnic Madurese. In their view, they see that the Madurese have very close characteristics and solidarity and kindship
Ciência Aberta em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental: transparência, reprodutibilidade, cooperação e acessibilidade
Authors:   Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Silva Rosa , Rodrigues Diana ,   Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Lopes Mafalda ,   Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto
Published: July 2023

Ciência Aberta em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental: transparência, reprodutibilidade, cooperação e acessibilidade