bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A LINEAR MODEL FOR DETERMINING THE
OPTIMAL TILT ANGLE OF SOLAR COLLECTORS
Authors: Vardanyan R.R. , Badalyan N.K.
Published: October 2022

Solar energy is transformed into electricity and thermal energy mainly by photovoltaic modules, and thermal collectors. To get the maximum energy throughout the year by these solar collectors, it is important to install the collectors in the correct (optimal) tilt angle from horizontal. There are different models for the determination of the optimal tilt angle of solar collectors. In this study, for practical use, the simple linear model for determining the annually averaged optimal tilt angles of solar collectors for any country in the world (for Northern and Southern hemispheres) are derived. In the proposed model, both the direct and diffused components of solar radiation are considered. The simple linear formula for the determination of year-round optimal tilt angles in Armenia or in any country with latitudes from 38 to 42 degrees of Northern hemisphere is also proposed. With the use of the proposed simple linear model the annually optimal tilt angles of solar collectors for the main cities of Armenia are determined. The obtained data are in excellent correlation with the results obtained by other accurate models. The proposed simple linear formulas can be successfully used to determine the optimal tilt angles of solar collectors.
CLINICAL AND LABORATORY FİNDİNGS OF SCORPION ENVENOMATİON IN CHILDREN: 182 CASE
Authors: DEMİR Şule , GÖRDÜ Zülfükar , KIRIK Serkan , KÖKSAL YASİN Yağmur , DEMİREL Özlem
Published: October 2022

Objective

It is stated that there are more than 1500 scorpion species in the world, only a few of them are poisonous. It is estimated that there are 13 species of scorpions in Turkey. Poisoning due to scorpion stings are preventable cause of mortality and morbidity, and deaths are more common in children. It is mostly due to cardiogenic shock and pulmonary edema. In our study, it was aimed to evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of the patients who applied for scorpion sting and the treatments applied.

Method

The file records of the cases who applied to our hospital due to scorpion sting between 01.01.2018 and 01.01.2021 were examined retrospectively.

Results

Out of 182 children included in the study 79 girls (43.4%) and 103 boys (56.6%) and the median age was 98 months. Scorpion stings were most common in July (24.7%), between 18:00-24:00 (45.1%), indoors (56.7%). 66 of the patients (36.2%) were referred to our hospital from the another hospital. Intensive care follow-up was done in 59 patients (32.4%) and those who were admitted to the intensive care unit (65 months) were younger than those who were admitted to the service (110 months). In terms of treatments, antivenom was administered to 57 patients (31.3%), doxazosin to 7 (3.8%) and adrenaline (0.5%) to 1 patient. ECO was performed in four patients and myocarditis was detected in one patient. While 3 of the patients were transferred to another center, the other patients were discharged with recovery.

Conclusion

Scorpion sting is an important mortality and morbidity problem all over the world. Its incidence increases especially in the summer months. All cases of scorpion stings and suspected cases should immediately apply to a health institution. Antivenom treatment applied to patients with systemic findings has been life-saving, but precautions should be taken against anaphylactic reaction that may develop while applying antivenom treatment.
Prevalence of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Intraoperative Complications in Patients Underwent Cataract Surgery
Authors: FAİZ TURAN Miray , ÇUBUK Mehmet , KAYIKLIK Asım , ÇETİNKAYA Savaş
Published: October 2022

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) prevalence, type of cataract, frequency of pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, and intraoperative complications in patients having cataract surgery.

Material and Methods: Patients who underwent cataract surgery at Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital were evaluated retrospectively. The study assessed patient age, gender, anterior segment and fundus findings, intraocular pressure measurement, intraoperative complication notes. The cases were classified into two groups: the PEX + and the PEX - group.

Results: The mean age was 76.4 ± 10 in patients with PEX and 66.8 ± 12 in patients without PEX (p 0.05). Intraoperative complications in PEX+ and PEX- cases were observed %11.5 and %8.4 respectively (p> 0.05).

Conclusion: The prevalence of PEX is very variable in different geographical regions. PEX should be considered in the ophthalmologic examination due to risk factors and complications.
Akrilamidin Koryoallantoik Membran Modelinde Oksidatif ve Anti-Anjiogenik Etkileri
Authors: SÖZEN Mehmet Enes , AKKAYA Özgür , SAVAŞ Hasan Basri , KARAHAN Oğuz
Published: October 2022

Objective: Acrylamide (ACR) formed spontaneously during the preparation of carbohydrate-containing foods by exposure to high heat and can be found in large amounts in processed ready-made foods like potato crisps, biscuits and crackers and bread. ACR is a toxic substance and increase oxidative stress. The aim of the study is to show the effects of acrylamide exposure at different doses on angiogenesis and oxidant-antioxidant balance in the chorioallantoic membrane model (CAM).

Methods: Two different concentrations of acrylamide is prepared (10-3 M, 10-4 M). Pellets were placed on the chorioallantoic membrane of the eggs. Before and after the experiment, liquid samples taken from the fertilized chicken eggs.

Results: ACR has an antiangiogenic effect which was dose-dependent. There is a significant increase in Total oxidant capacity (TOC) and oxidative stress index (OSI) values in 10-3 M ACR ve 10-4 M ACR groups, compared to the control group. Although there was a numerical increase in TOC and OSI values between the 10-3 M ACR and 10-4 M ACR groups, this increase was not statistically significant.

Conclusion: This is the first study that investigates the antiangiogenic effects of ACR and one of the first studies that investigates oxidative stress on the CAM model. ACR exposure increased oxidative stress and showed antiangiogenic effect in the CAM model.
Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Macaranga barterion selected haematological and biochemical indices of carrageenan -induced paw edema in Wistar albino rats
Authors: Dikioye Emmanuel Peters  , Chimburuoma Goodness Amadib  , Chukwuka Promise Ali
Published: October 2022

This research was designed to determine the anti- inflammatory and quantitative characterization of phenolic compounds in aqueous leaf extract of Macaranga barteri on carrageenan induced paw edema in wistar rats. Phenolic compound was characterize using GC-MS. Twenty wistar rats of both sexes weighing between 120-140g were grouped into 5 with four (4) rats per group. Group 1 served as the normal control which received distilled water, group 2 (negative control) rats received 1% carrageenan only, groups 3 and 4 were treated with aqueous leaf extract of M. barteri, group 5 was treated with diclofenac, 30 minutes after receiving 1% carrageenan, the changes in paw sizes were observed hourly for 3 hours. Rats were sacrificed and blood samples collected for haematological and biochemical analyses. Phenolic compounds detected were 2-nitro phenol (3.29 ppm) and 4-chloro-3-methyl-phenol (5.09ppm). Significant reduction in rat paws oedema was observed when rats in group 4 were compared with group 2 at 3hours with percentage oedema inhibition of 46.91. Mean ESR of rats in groups 2, 3 and 5 significantly increased and group 4 none significantly reduced when compared to control. Non-significant differences in mean WBC, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts, significant reduction of mean eosinophil counts in groups 2 and 3 and non-significant increase in group 4 when compared to control. Significant increase in mean CRP concentration was observed when group 2 was compared to control group and a significant reduction in group 4 treated with 500mg/kgb.wt. When compared to group 2. Mean concentrations of Il-6 and prostaglandin significantly increased in all the groups when compared to control. Aqueous leaf extract of M. barteri demonstrated near average percentage paw oedema inhibition and mild anti-inflammatory potential at 500mg/kg b.wt.
Model of Ice-Ice Control on Seaweed Farming Through Polyculture System with Introduction of Resistant Cultivar in Hundihuk Village
Authors: Bessie Donny Mercys , Tisera Wilson L. , Dawa Umbu P.L. , Kase Alfred G.O. , Emola Imanuel J. , Ndolu Hendrik , Aboladaka Jusuf , Ena Zet , Lapinangga Nina J.
Published: October 2022

Seaweed farming has developed in Rote-Ndao Regency since 1999, and in Hundihuk Village seaweed farming is currently a mainstay commodity for coastal communities. The main problem faced in seaweed farming there is the phenomenon of the ice-ice disease that attacks seaweed, especially before the change of seasons. The existence of the disease has an impact on a decrease in production which results in a decrease in the income of farmers. The existence of the ice-ice disease, it is suspected that bio-ecologically and biophysically conditions of the waters that are farmed are experiencing disturbances due to pollutants and/or decreased water quality, farming methods that are not suitable due to the dependence of the community on monoculture farming, However, the disease can also be caused by the use of low quality seeds. Therefore, a solution is needed to overcome the problem of ice-ice disease. One of them is the ice-ice disease control model through the application of appropriate and effective farming techniques or methods, so as to increase the productivity of the seaweed farming business, the method in question is farming with a polyculture system and the introduction of resistant cultivars. Farming with a polyculture system that utilizes other macroalgae/seaweeds as companion plants is very effective in controlling the ice-ice disease. The total intensity of infection of the ice-ice disease every week is very small, ranging from 0.2 - 2.5 for the polyculture system compared to the monoculture system with a large range of 0.1-17.1%.
HEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL BOILER
Authors: S.P.R. ARACHCHIGE UDARA , WIJENAYAKE K.I. ACHINTHA
Published: October 2022

The quality of the surface and groundwater significantly change with the ash disposal from theflue gas stack. Atmospheric sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are caused for acidrain produced from fossil fuel combustion. The height of the flue gas stack is always essential tominimize the environmental impact of industrial flue gas emission. The wrong design of the fluegas stack height leads to ground-level air pollution, directly contributing to ecosystem failures andhealth impacts. The stack height depends on the sulphur content of the fuel or sulphur dioxidecontent, fuel firing rate, and the height of the tallest building within the affected area. Therefore,a new equation is developed to calculate the required minimum chimney height when sulphurcontent of the fuel and fuel consumption rate is known. Moreover, the equation is implementedto calculate the diameter of the flue gas stack. The new calculation steps are crucial for industrialapplications such as for industrial boiler to minimize air pollution.
EFFECT OF ORGANIC MATTER ON THE DEGRADATION OF CEFALEXIN WITH TiO2
Authors: PORRAS JAZMIN , ACEVEDO JOHN , BETANCUR OLGA , ACELAS NANCY
Published: October 2022

In this study, the transformation mechanism of cefalexin (CFX) via TiO2 photocatalysis and the roleof humic acids extracted from two agro-industrial residues, coffee (HAc) and rice (HAa) husks wereevaluated. During the TiO2 photocatalysis, 90% CFX degradation was found after 180 min ofirradiation (365 nm); in the presence of HAc and HAa, 37% and 61% CFX degradation wereobserved, respectively. This shows that the extracted humic acids do not promote the formation ofreactive oxygenated species; further, they act as scavengers of hydroxyl (.OH). Additionally, it wasfound that CFX degradation by heterogeneous catalysis with TiO2 is mainly associated with holeoxidation (47%) and it is caused by â¢OH radicals in solution (38%). Finally, we can conclude that therole of humic acids as photosensitizers or scavengers is related to their structural properties.
DETERMINATION OF HYDROCARBON CONCENTRATIONS IN SEDIMENT SAMPLES OF AL-DALMAJ MARSH, AL-QADISIYA – WASIT GOVERNORATES / IRAQ
Authors: AL-HEMIDAWI FARIS N.M. , K.AL-MISHREY MAHA , T. AL-SAAD HAMID , MOHAMMED ABBAS H.
Published: October 2022

Ten surficial sediment samples were collected from 10 locations in Al-Dalmaj Marsh area, whichis located within Al-Qadisiya- Wasit Governorates. The sediment samples were analyzed todetermine the total concentration of hydrocarbons by using a spectrofluorometer. The average ofhydrocarbon concentrations in the study area was ranged between (2.68 Âµg/g dry weight) at station(1) to (12.99 Âµg/g dry weight) at station (6). The results show that the spatial variations inhydrocarbon levels among stations, where the high concentrations in station (6) is due to receptionof large quantities of organic, chemical dissolved matters in water from domestic and industrialwastes such as agricultural effluents with other matters, while the low concentration at first stationis due to its being far away from pollution sources. This study itâs a first of its kind in the regionand could serves a baseline study for coming study in the futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS IN LA XUYEN WOOD CARVING CRAFT VILLAGE
Authors: CHI DO THI LAN
Published: October 2022

Wood carving is one of the oldest traditional professions with a history of hundreds of years andhas developed to this day. The environment of craft villages has its own characteristics because theproduction area and the living area are located in the same household. Wood carving is ameticulous, labor-intensive job, characterized by the use of high-damage equipment such as saws,planers, chisels, hammers, nails, etc., and heavy materials. This exposes workers to many risks dueto the nature of the job or the working environment. Woodworking activities are mostly done bypeople in the village and some surrounding areas. The construction of a database on theenvironment and occupational accidents and diseases related to wood carving is still limited. Inthis study, we analyzed the characteristics of the working environment and the risks ofoccupational accidents that workers have to bear in wood processing in La Xuyen craft village,Vietnam. Within the scope of the study, a total of 377 employees were surveyed using the surveymethod.
NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) HEALTH ASSESSMENT AS THE INDICATOR OF PB CONTAMINATION IN SELOREJO RESERVOIR, INDONESIA
Authors: ARFIATI DIANA , DINA KARINA FARKHA , LAILIYAH SHOFIYATUL , PRATIWI RIZKY KUSMA , INAYAH ZAKIYYAH NUR
Published: October 2022

Selorejo reservoir is polluted by heavy metals, whose levels exceed quality standards of Hg (0.03mg/l), Pb (0.0015 mg/l), Cd (0.0018 mg/l) and Phenol (0.009 mg/l) (Perum Jasa Tirta, 2019) and it isfeared that such condition will undermine Nile Tilapiaâs health. This study aimed to conductan analysis of Tilapiaâs health status as the indicator of the environmental assessment of Selorejo Reservoir.Additionally, the histology of kidneys, livers, gills and histologyof Tilapia were used to measurethe impact of environmental contamination. This research was conducted from March to April 2021using survey method. 36 fish samples were taken randomly for each sampling. Water qualityparameters such as temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen were in accordance with the waterquality standards, while the results of histological analysis on the kidneys, liver and gills showedthat 50-75% of those organs suffered from mild to moderate damage such as necrotic, congestion,cell degeneration and hypertrophy. The results of hematological and micronucleus analysisshowed that Tilapia fish from Selorejo Reservoir were unhealthy as a result of exposure to heavymetal Pb of 0.03-0.08 mg/l. Histological and hematological analyses in this research showed thatTilapia from Selorejo Reservoir were unhealthy, so there is a need for better environmentalmanagement and programs for monitoring hazardous materials in the ecosystem.
Indian Rural Reality and 'Babool'
Authors: Rani Jyoti
Published: October 2022

Indian society is village head. The villages have been self-sufficient since the very beginning. All the needs of the village were fulfilled in the village itself. The British made arbitrary changes in the agricultural system, due to which rural self-sufficiency started to end. After independence, the first responsibility of the Government of India was expected to be rural development, as most of the population was dependent on the agricultural system. Some efforts were also made by the government for this, but poverty and unemployment kept increasing in the village. Based on this, Vivek Rai has written most of the novels. 'Babool' is the first novel of Vivek Roy, in which the realistic depiction of rural poverty, exploitation, neglect etc.

Abstract in Hindi Language:

भारतीय समाज ग्राम प्रधान है। गांव प्रारम्भ से ही आत्मनिर्भर रहे हैं। गाॅंव की सभी आवश्गांयकताएं गांव में ही पूरी हो जाती थीं। अंग्रेजों ने कृषि-व्यवस्था में मनमाने बदलाव किए, जिससे ग्रामीण आत्मनिर्भरता समाप्त होने लगी। स्वतंत्रता के पश्चात भारत सरकार का प्रथम दायित्व ग्रामीण विकास होना अपेक्षित था, क्योंकि अधिकांश आबादी कृषि-व्यवस्था पर निर्भर थी। इसके लिए सरकार द्वारा कुछ प्रयास भी किए गए, किन्तु गांव में गरीबी, बेरोजगारी बढती गई। इसी को आधार बनाकर विवेकी राय ने अधिकांश उपन्यास लिखे है।  ‘बबूल’ विवेकी राय का पहला उपन्यास है, जिसमें ग्रामीण निर्धरता, शोषण, उपेक्षा आदि का यथार्थ चित्रण हुआ हैं।

Keywords: सामाजिक विशमता, सुराज, मोहभंग, पंचवर्षीय योजना, बटाई प्रथा।
Plastic packaging management and the transition to the circular economy model: Brazil as a case study
Authors: Gomes Carolini Ferreira , Rochinha Isabela da Silva Pedro , Cecchin Daiane , De Azevedo Afonso Rangel Garcez , Do Carmo Dirlane de Fátima
Published: October 2022

The present work aimed to analyze plastic packaging management in the context of transition to the circular economy model. Bibliographic and documentary research was carried out, with a period of 2006-2021, where the current contribution of plastic packaging to the linear model, in addition to the difficulties and needs of this sector for the application of reverse logistics and return to life cycle was evaluated. It was verified that there is a large amount of plastic waste being produced and inadequately disposed of; the low added value, the inefficiency in the standardization of packaging, and its post-consumption conditions are factors that make it difficult to close its life cycle; the existence of commitments from companies and countries to apply the circular economy, as well as the application of its concepts in Brazil and the role of each sector of society, was understood for an efficient application of the circular economy for plastic packaging.
Juegos didácticos para mejorar el aprendizaje en matemática: Una revisión sistemática entre los años 2010- 2020
Authors: Cornejo Olivares Thaygoro Enmanuelle , Figueroa Coronado Erick Carlo , Cenas Chacón Fernando Ysmael , Gutierrez Mantilla Silvia Marina
Published: October 2022

Como en otros países, en el Perú, el bajo rendimiento escolar es un mal que afecta a una gran cantidad de estudiantes. El aprendizaje de las matemáticas, en nuestro contexto es parte de problemática nacional. No obstante, pese a las diferentes propuestas en numerosos estudios, los resultados científicos muestran que no estamos teniendo efectos en la mejora según los exámenes censales, ni en las políticas educativas. El objetivo del presente artículo consiste en presentar una revisión sistemática referente al aprendizaje basado en juegos, aplicado de manera central a la enseñanza de las matemáticas en la educación sobre todo en la educación secundaria, para ello tomaremos en cuenta los fundamentos existentes sobre los cambios que ha ocasionado en las aulas la aplicación del método lúdico que a pareces son notables y considerables formando nuevos entornos de aprendizaje para la matemáticas , los cuales logran asimilar la atención de muchos estudiantes, motiva el compromiso y mejores resultados en el aprendizaje. Se empleó una metodología de revisión de literaria por años desde el 2010 al 2020 partiendo de quince estudios bibliográficos así mismo bases de datos de significativo interés en el ramo educacional, se procede a realizar el análisis bibliográfico respectivo, la evaluación de calidad y a generar las conclusiones correspondientes. Los resultados muestran los diferentes resultados obtenidos por los autores considerados en el presente que abordan mediaciones variadas y que se orientan al desarrollo cognitivo, afectivo, socioemocional, de habilidades blandas y de comportamiento dentro del área de Matemática. Estos resultados permitirán a los futuros investigadores y a las instituciones educativas interesadas en el tema, analizar la significancia y los aportes reeelevantes que trae el uso de los juegos en el aprendizaje.
Impact of physical activity during pregnancy on mode and duration of delivery in Indian women
Authors: Makwana Viral B , Ashokbhai Gadhiya Harshil
Published: October 2022

Background: In India, traditionally at many classes it may be believed that physical activities should be avoided during pregnancy and the rest during pregnancy approach will give best outcome to avoid unnecessary interventions and will result in a healthy neonate. However in middle and lower middle class and in lower socioeconomical class women, rest during pregnancy is neither possible as well activity will bring fear regarding the outcome and possible need of cesarean section. Vaginal delivery is of great importance for further obstetric outcome as well it excludes intraoperative and postoperative complication of CS. Over the past many years there is significant rise in need of cesarean delivery in India which raise the requirement of a detail reasearch for possibly editable factors which can be associated with need of cesarean delivery.Exercise may be such a factor that may be associated with type of delivery, so This study is to evaluate the real impact of physical activity during pregnancy regarding need of cesarean section and outcome as well need of other interventions during pregnancy.Objective: To identify and analyze the importance of physical activity in Indian pregnant women and its effect especially on mode of delivery and need of any instrumental delivery.
Assessment of patient empowerment at national institute of diabetes
Authors: El-Shwadry Mahmoud A. , Taie Eman S. , El-Guindy Hoda A. , Emara Ibrahim Ali
Published: October 2022

Background: Healthcare systems around the world are becoming increasingly interested in strengthening the role of patients in their care and continue to evolve them. Aim: This study aimed to assess patient empowerment at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology in the Internal Medicine and Surgery departments. Methods: it is a descriptive study. The study subjects included all available diabetic patients (400) patients. The study was conducted at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Four tools were used to collect data including the patient activation measure, the control preferences scale, the Patient enablement instrument, and the self-control questionnaire. Results: Regarding patient activation, 69% of patients had a high activation level whilst 50.5% of the sample had active preferences in decision making and 52% of them had low enablement after clinical consultation. Conclusion: This study concludes that around two-thirds of the studied patients had a high activation level, slightly more than half of them preferred to make medical decisions by themselves or take the medical decision with consideration for the doctor's opinion those were active.
Manifestaciones bucales más frecuentes de la Hipovitaminosis C y D. Una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Gómez Eliana , González Eggla , Maldonado Katherine , Medina Marianny , Molero Katiuska , Sánchez Isabel
Published: October 2022

Las vitaminas son compuestos orgánicos imprescindibles para la vida que deben ingerirse de forma equilibrada y en dosis esenciales para el correcto funcionamiento del organismo. La ingesta inadecuada de las mismas produce un desbalance vitamínico, y una de las consecuencias por este último es la hipovitaminosis, que consiste en la deficiencia o carencia parcial en la cantidad de una o varias vitaminas en el organismo, y en la cavidad bucal puede verse reflejada en forma de enfermedades periodontales como gingivitis y periodontitis, manifestaciones de enfermedades sistémicas como el escorbuto e incluso cáncer bucal. Objetivo: Describir las manifestaciones bucales más frecuentes por hipovitaminosis C y D con base en una revisión sistemática de la literatura. Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática, científica y en línea a través de bases de datos como PubMed a través de Medline, bibliotecas electrónicas como Cochrane y SciELO, bases de datos multidisciplinarias como ELSEVIER vía ScienceDirect, y buscadores académicos como Google Académico. Se incluyeron artículos de investigación, revisiones sistemáticas y estudios epidemiológicos. Resultados: En los 49 estudios analizados se pudo encontrar que las cantidades insuficientes de vitaminas C y D en el organismo por una ingesta inadecuada de las mismas, pueden ser responsables de manifestaciones clínicas a nivel bucal, afectando la salud de los pacientes. Conclusiones: El déficit de vitaminas C y D afecta la salud bucal de las personas, manifestándose en forma de escorbuto, periodontitis, gingivitis y cáncer bucal, por lo cual la ingesta adecuada de ellas en la nutrición humana podría ayudar a prevenirlas.
Información que poseen los odontólogos del sector público sobre la medicina complementaria y alternativa para el tratamiento de tejidos periodontales en Mérida, Venezuela
Authors: Cáceres Luis , Ramírez Maryelys , Lobo María , Arteaga Susana
Published: October 2022

la Medicina Complementaria y Alternativa (MCA) se refiere a todas aquellas terapias, prácticas y conocimientos que se aplican a través de plantas y técnicas manuales que no forman parte de la medicina convencional y contribuyen al bienestar del ser humano. En Venezuela, se han realizado múltiples estudios que muestran las propiedades, usos y beneficios de la MCA para el tratamiento de lesiones periodontales. Objetivo: identificar la información que poseen los odontólogos que laboran en los servicios de salud pública del Municipio Libertador del estado Mérida-Venezuela, acerca de la MCA para el tratamiento de afecciones en los tejidos periodontales. Materiales y Métodos: investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, alcance descriptivo, diseño no experimental y transeccional; se realizó una encuesta de 8 ítems, previo consentimiento informado. Los datos se registraron de manera anónima para proteger la identidad de los participantes. Para el análisis de resultados se utilizó el software Microsoft Excel® (v 16) y el programa estadístico SPSS® versión 025. Resultados: El 100% de los odontólogos encuestados poseen información acerca de la MCA, pero solo el 38,10% la utiliza en su práctica profesional, mientras que el 61.90% restante expresó no emplearla por tener poco conocimiento. Conclusión: las principales aplicaciones de la MCA se hacen por su bajo costo y efectividad, siendo la fitoterapia la terapia más usada para el tratamiento de los tejidos periodontales.
Estabilidad del color de resinas compuestas de baja contracción, aplicando la técnica de sellado
Authors: Jucht Daniela , Urdaneta Brenda
Published: October 2022

la alteración en la estabilidad del color es una falla frecuente asociada a la ingesta de sustancias pigmentantes como el café y la microfiltración, defecto que puede disminuirse empleando resinas de baja contracción como las resinas para técnica Bulk-fill cuya efectividad sigue siendo controversial. La técnica de sellado pudiera mejorar la estabilidad del color y éxito de la restauración a largo plazo. Objetivo: determinar la estabilidad del color de tres resinas compuestas al ser sometidas a pigmentación por café, aplicando la técnica de sellado. Metodología: 10 muestras de las resinas Tetric EvoCeram™ Bulk-fill (BF), Filtek™Z250 (FZ) y Z100™ (Z); al grupo experimental se le aplicó una capa de adhesivo Adper Single Bond Plus™ como agente sellador, para luego sumergir los discos en café durante 28 días. Los datos se recolectaron a través de imágenes tomadas con escáner, software Photoshop y sistema CIEL*a*b. Resultados: se aplicó una prueba ANOVA, HSD Tukey, Bonferroni y SPSS19. (p=0,05). Los valores de delta E (?E) de la resina FZ fueron mayores en comparación con las otras resinas en todos los momentos y se evidencia que el sellado no mejora de manera estadísticamente significativa la estabilidad del color de las resinas estudiadas (p=000). La composición química de la resina compuesta influye en la estabilidad del color. Conclusión: el adhesivo Adper Single Bond Plus™ de 3M ESPE como sellador de superficie no mejora de manera significativa la estabilidad del color de las resinas compuestas (FZ), (BF) y (Z).
Pertinencia del Programa de Integración Docencia Servicio (IDS) de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)
Authors: Aristimuño Corina
Published: October 2022

En el siguiente ensayo se hace una revisión de las experiencias de Integración Docencia Servicio (IDS) en la Facultad de Odontología de la UCV y se discute su pertinencia o no en los momentos actuales, tal como fue concebida en el Plan de Estudios de 1973.En el contenido se presenta la descripción de la evolución histórica de estas experiencias, su definición, los objetivos y principios, así como la situación actual del Programa de IDS.Finalmente se exponen consideraciones de orden político-institucional y académico que sugieren repensar la estrategia de la docencia servicio y hacerla menos dependiente de factores externos, como el funcionamiento de los servicios odontológicos públicos, hasta tanto el Estado asuma su responsabilidad de devolver el derecho a la salud de los ciudadanos, pues lo cierto es que el estudiante y la universidad no pueden sustituirlo.En consecuencia, es oportuno reflexionar sobre el papel del Odontólogo en la sociedad actual y proponer experiencias de formación académica con referencias, fundamentos y principios que estimulen actitudes y aptitudes en los nuevos profesionales, para desarrollarse en espacios laborales complejos.
Effects of damping-off fungus on seed germination of amaranth (Amaranthus Hybridus)
Authors: Habiba Maikudi Muhammed  , Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu  , Deborah Yageh Stephen
Published: October 2022

Seed borne pathogens are microorganisms that can prevent seed germination and cause serious threats to seedling development in the field. The research was conducted on the effects of damping off fungus on seed germination of Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus) collected from some Agricultural farmland in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, North central Nigeria. The isolation of fungal species from Amaranthus hybridus seeds of the infected plants having symptoms of damping off disease using agar plate method and was identified using the morphological characteristics features from mycological atlas. Isolation from the infected seeds revealed that Rhizoctonia solani were associated with the plants. Seed weight (mg) and seed germination (%) were determined using the international rules for seed testing and the physiological seed quality indices were determined; these are germination index (GI), germination rate index (GRI) and seedling vigor index were arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) all in triplicates. The result indicated that seeds from uninfected plants recorded seed weight (8.97mg) as compared with the infected seeds (5.21mg), there was significantly higher germination (98.67%) observed in uninfected seeds compared with seeds of Amaranthus plants that were infected (32.13%) with damping off fungus. Germination index was observed to be higher in seeds of uninfected plants (9.34) and lower in seeds of infected plants (4.34). The significant effects observed of the fungus on both seed and seedlings are highly virulence on the infected plants. The research revealed that a very good association between Rhizoctonia solani causing damping off disease and seed germination failure of Amaranthus hybridus plants. In the cultivation of Amaranthus hybridus, seed weight, and physiological seed quality attributes should be considered for an effective damping off disease suppression.
ANÁLISE DAS INTERNAÇÕES PSIQUIÁTRICAS PELO SUS NO PIAUÍ, BRASIL, DE 2008 A 2020
Authors: Pimentel Melo Francisca Carolina , Suelly Saturnino de Oliveira Andressa , Sousa de Oliveira Ana Karla , Barbosa de Melo Júnior Eugênio , Leide de Castro Rocha Campelo Lany , de Sousa Ibiapina Aline Raquel , da Costa França Luara
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analisar o comportamento de dados de internações psiquiátricas, no Piauí, no período de 2008 a 2020.

Método: estudo ecológico com dados secundários de internações psiquiátricas, de 2008 a 2020, no Piauí – Brasil, do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares/DATASUS. Análise descritiva e regressão linear foram realizadas.

Resultados: foram encontradas 40.608 internações psiquiátricas. As principais causas foram esquizofrenia (17.877) e transtornos de humor (8.239). Retardo mental e esquizofrenia tiveram maior custo e média de permanência. De 2009 a 2012, houve decréscimo de internações e, entre 2016 e 2019, houve aumento, independente da idade e do sexo. As internações foram mais frequentes entre adultos (94,4%) e homens (62,4%).

Conclusão: a diminuição de internações psiquiátricas no Piauí, de 2009 a 2012, coincide com o fechamento do hospital psiquiátrico do estado e o fortalecimento da Rede de Atenção Psicossocial. Os dados refletem políticas de saúde mental anteriores e permitem planejamento de estratégias de saúde.
FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO SOFRIMENTO MENTAL EM PESSOAS COM DIABETES MELLITUS DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Alberto Ibiapina Costa Filho Antonio , Maria dos Santos Ribeiro Laisa , de Carvalho Alencar Delmo , Albertina de Oliveira Naila , Antonio Rabi José , Raquel de Sousa Ibiapina Aline
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analisar os fatores associados ao sofrimento mental em pessoas com diabetes mellitus durante a pandemia da COVID-19.

Método: estudo transversal, realizado em duas comunidades virtuais brasileiras da plataforma Facebook, no período de agosto de 2020 a janeiro de 2021. A amostra totalizou 111 pessoas com diabetes. A avaliação das condições de saúde foi realizada por meio de formulário eletrônico, e para identificação do sofrimento mental foi utilizado o Self Report Questionnaire-20. Análises descritivas e inferenciais foram expressas por frequências e pela regressão logística simples e múltipla.

Resultados: o sofrimento mental está associado à questão de ser do gênero feminino, ter histórico prévio de transtorno mental (depressão e ansiedade), diagnóstico de diabetes há mais de seis anos e à presença de complicações oftalmológicas, que potencializam as chances para instabilidades emocionais.

Conclusão: o estudo oferece subsídios ao direcionamento de estratégias de suporte que minimizem os impactos psicossociais da pandemia na pessoa com diabetes.
COSTOS DIRECTOS DE LAS CURACIONES DE ÚLCERAS VASCULOGÊNICAS REALIZADAS EN UNA UNIDAD DE TRATAMIENTO INTEGRAL DE HERIDAS
Authors: Buck de Oliveira Ruiz Paula , Pinheiro Gabriella , Fernandes Costa Lima Antônio
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: medir los costos directos medios correspondientes a curaciones de úlceras
vasculogénicas realizadas por profesionales de Enfermería en pacientes atendidos por
una Unidad de Tratamiento Integral de Heridas.

Método: investigación cuantitativa y exploratoria-descriptiva realizada en marzo, agosto y septiembre de 2020 en una Unidad de Tratamiento Integral de Heridas situada en Vitória da Conquista, Bahía, Brasil. Los costos se calcularon multiplicando el tiempo empleado (cronometrado) por los profesionales por el costo de la mano de obra directa, sumando los costos de los insumos. Los datos se analizaron por medio de estadística descriptiva.

Resultados: El costo directo medio total fue de US$ 11,90 (DE±10,79) para las curaciones ambulatorias (n=42), US$ 7,22 (DE±8,69) para las domiciliarias (n=22) y US$ 3,10 (DE±2,57) para las hospitalarias (n=11), con una significativa contribución de los costos de las terapias tópicas: US$ 9,82 (DE±10,55), US$ 5,60 (DE±8,43) y US$ 1,30 (DE±0,22), respectivamente.

Conclusión: los resultados pueden sustentar una revisión de los insumos necesarios para las curaciones de úlceras vasculogénicas, en particular, las terapias tópicas y los materiales/soluciones.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL SUFFERING IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MELLITUS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Alberto Ibiapina Costa Filho Antonio , Maria dos Santos Ribeiro Laisa , de Carvalho Alencar Delmo , Albertina de Oliveira Naila , Antonio Rabi José , Raquel de Sousa Ibiapina Aline
Published: October 2022

Objective: to analyze the factors associated with mental distress in people with diabetes
mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: cross-sectional study, conducted in two Brazilian virtual communities of the Facebook platform, in the period from August 2020 to January 2021. The sample totaled 111 people with diabetes. The evaluation of health conditions was performed using an electronic form, and the Self Report Questionnaire-20 was used to identify mental suffering. Descriptive and inferential analyses were expressed by frequencies and simple and multiple logistic regression.

Results: mental suffering is associated with being female, having a previous history of mental disorders (depression and anxiety), having been diagnosed with diabetes for more than six years, and the presence of ophthalmologic complications, which increase the chances of emotional instability.

Conclusion: the study offers subsidies to the direction of support strategies that minimize the psychosocial impacts of the pandemic on people with diabetes.
LAS PERCEPCIONES DE LOS RECLUTAS SOBRE LA ACCIÓN ESTRATÉGICA “O BRASIL CONTA COMIGO” (EL BRASIL CUENTA CONMIGO)
Authors: Pereira da Cunha Inara , Helena Mendonça de Moraes Sílvia , Aparecida Pereira Ewângela , de Lourdes Oshiro Maria , Vinicius Batista de Assis André , Dias Reis Pessalacia Juliana , Dupas Gonçalves do Nascimento Débora
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analizar las percepciones de estudiantes y supervisores sobre la acción estratégica “ El Brasil Cuenta Conmigo”.

Método: estudio transversal realizado en Mato Grosso do Sul - Brasil, de diciembre de 2020 a marzo de 2021, en dos etapas: 1) Exploratoria (cuantitativa), a través del análisis de los informes de los 33 supervisores y 90 académicos convocados, aplicación de un cuestionario en línea; 2) En profundidad (cualitativa), mediante la técnica de grupo focal a distancia, con muestreo de conveniencia. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y de contenido.

Resultados: se identificaron los motivos de adhesión y permanencia a la acción (bolsa, horas de estancia y responsabilidad social), los aspectos pedagógicos (capacitación, aval y apoyo a las instituciones de enseñanza y gestión) y las contribuciones de la acción (asistencia y formación profesional).

Conclusión: la percepción general de los contratados es positiva. Los aspectos pedagógicos relacionados con la evaluación de los académicos y el apoyo de las instituciones de enseñanza superior deben ser revisados, para que las acciones sean más firmes en momentos de crisis sanitaria.
PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA
Authors: Rahman Ahmed Ayedur , Rahman S.M. Raussel , Jahan Gulshan , Sarder Md. Mokaddez
Published: October 2022

The crude ethanol extract of the stem of Tinospora cordifolia (Family Menispermaceae) was evaluated for its antioxidant and analgesic activities. The antioxidant property of the ethanol extract of T. cordifolia was assessed by 1, 1-diphenyl –2- picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay. The extract showed potential antioxidant activity (IC50 about 52.80 µg/ml), which was comparable to standard drug ascorbic acid (IC50 about 4.12 µg ml-1). The ethanolic extract of T. cordifolia also exhibited statistically significant (p<0.001) writhing inhibition in aceitic acid induced white albino mice (Swiss-webstar strain). It produced 40% inhibition of writhing at the dose of 500 mg kg-1 body weight while the standard drug (diclofenac sodium) inhibition was found to 45.22 % at a dose of 25 mg kg-1 body weight. The results tend to suggest that the crude ethanolic extract of T. cordifolia might possess antioxidant and analgesic activities.
ECOTOURISM: NEW APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Siddiqua Tasnim
Published: October 2022

The economic globalization of the world has boosted up ecotourism trade and created an avenue for earning revenue countries with attractive bio-diversity, and/or historical heritage. Ecotourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems. Bangladesh, one of the ecologically rich courtiers in the world, has immense opportunity to appropriately flourish the scope of ecotourism throughout the country. This paper describes the status and possibility of ecotourism in Bangladesh and points out its role in the economic development of the country.
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Environmental Project in Nyabitekeri Sector, Rwanda. A Case of Environment and Climate Change Fund Project
Authors:   Mount Kenya University Kigali, Rwanda, Nishimwe Jean Claude
Published: October 2022

Assessment of projects monitoring and evaluation practice processes an effect on performance is critical in identifying opportunities for improved Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) project plan. The effects of degradation arise from poor land use practices such as deforestation which lead to soil erosion. Other existing challenges include minimal capacity in terms of facility, information, manpower and funding for effective rivers and watershed management. The general objective of the study is to assess role of monitoring and evaluation practices on performance of environmental project in Rwanda. The specific objectives were to identify the contribution project budget on performance of environmental project in Nyamasheke, to determine the extent to which project risks analysis contributes to the performance of environmental project in Nyabitekeri Sector, to assess the role of capacity building on performance of environmental project in Nyabitekeri Sector and to establish relationship between monitoring and evaluation practice and performance of environmental project. The study used three theories such as social action theory, Social Control Theory and Habituated Action Theory. For the study researcher used descriptive research design with mixed methods such as quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was the district environmental protection officers, monitoring and project risks analysts at sector level, and environmental project beneficiaries and in total they were 27 213 from whom a sample of 394 was selected. Simple random sampling technique was used and data was collected using the questionnaire, interview and documentation. The analysis of data was done using SPSS version 21 and bivariate analysis was used to assess the association between the independent and dependent categorical variables using -values. The strengths of the associations were determined using simple and multiple logistic regression models, mean and standard deviation. Inference was made using a 95% confidence interval and a -value < 0.05. The results were presented in frequency, cross tabulation tables, pie charts and graphs. The study findings showed that monitoring and evaluation measured in terms of (project budget, project risks analysis and capacity building) played important role on performance of environmental project with -value= 0.000, -value =0.000 and -value =0.042 respectively. Keywords: Monitoring, Evaluation, performance, environment. Environmental project
What is the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Era on Pregnant Women Sero-Positivity for Syphilis Among Women Attending Antenatal Care in India and Number of Babies Diagnosed with Congenital Syphilis?
Authors: Kumar Piyush
Published: October 2022

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) still continue to be a major public health problem globally, affecting the quality of life as well as causing serious morbidity and mortality. STIs have a direct and significant impact on reproductive and child health. They can directly cause infertility, cancers as well as pregnancy complications, and indirectly affects individual economies. The information on the number of PW found to be sero positive for Syphilis among women attending antenatal care in India and number of babies diagnosed with Congenital Syphilis is collected from HMIS electronic records of MoHFW, Government of India with key objective to know about the impact of covid-19 era i.e., 2020 and 2021 on prevalence of syphilis by comparing it with the pre pandemic era of 2018 and 2019. I collected sero positivity data for Syphilis among women attending antenatal care in India and number of babies diagnosed with Congenital Syphilis across 36 states and union territories of India including all health facilities viz. public, private, rural, urban health facilities. The data is collected, observed and analyzed with Microsoft office software. Among 254705.2 averages per month number of PW (pregnant women) tested using POC test for Syphilis, 2144.4 averages per month were sero positive for Syphilis giving a sero-prevalence of 0.84 % in 2021(Jan to May). Of 175579.75 averages per month number of PW tested using POC test for Syphilis, 855.58 averages per month were sero positive for Syphilis giving a sero-prevalence of 0.49 % in 2020(Jan to Dec). Of 53313.66 averages per month number of PW tested using POC test for Syphilis, 419.33 averages per month were sero positive for Syphilis giving a sero-prevalence of 0.79 % in 2019 (Jan to Dec). Of 11364.75averages per month number of PW tested using POC test for Syphilis, 339.08 averages per month were sero positive for Syphilis giving a sero-prevalence of 2.98 % in 2018 (Jan to Dec).
Lusofonia: um Conceito Ainda Incipiente?
Authors: Couto Filipe Abraão Martins do
Published: October 2022

Pretende-se analisar a evolução do conceito de lusofonia de um ponto de vista de uma tendência do pensamento espiritual português, através das contribuições de Luís de Camões, António Vieira, Fernando Pessoa e Agostinho da Silva, Fernando Cristóvão e Miguel Real. De seguida, pretende-se contrapor esta visão da lusofonia com a perspetiva de alguns autores africanos. A visão de conjunto permitirá chegar a algumas considerações sobre a completude ou incompletude deste conceito.