bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PBL in Professional Reskilling Courses on the Area of Digital Technologies
Authors: Reis Rosa Maria , Marques Bertil P. , Proença Paulo , Almeida Ricardo , Morgado Nuno
Published: June 2023

In Portugal, the demand for technology professionals is higher than the existing supply, with a tendency to worsen. This program aims to retrain a wide range of unemployed professionals, who have the potential to develop a career in the technological area. The program involves a training process of 3-6 months, to be taught in an educational institution, with the aim of preparing people to start a new profession in technical areas. Trainers at polytechnic institutes face a challenge related to defining the training actions to consider and the corresponding training contents. To achieve the main objective of this program, the chapter intends to demonstrate that the application of PBL can contribute to and facilitate the accelerated development of skills in technological and innovation areas. The aim is to help the trainers define the courses and choose the best strategy to evaluate the students' learning process. It is the intention to include (1) description of “UPSkills “program and PLB, (2) describe how to apply the PBL, and (3) present a course design proposal.
All in One
Authors: Carvalho Piedade , Gomes André Luis
Published: June 2023

It is quite common in software house organizations for customers to request a detailed report on the key contributors who worked on their project, including a description of the work performed and the time devoted to the project. This document presents and describes the design and implementation of an application capable of satisfying these needs. For this, preliminary research was carried out on the main technologies, leading to the conclusion that, for this project, the best technologies would be NodeJS and Express, for the backend and Svelte and NeutralinoJS for the frontend, using TypeScript as the main programming language. In addition, this document presents all the necessary artefacts for the reproduction of said solution, divided into design and implementation artefacts, as well as an explanation of all decisions made for design and implementation.
Vision and sports: An overview
Authors: Ramaja Joas R. , Hansraj Rekha
Published: June 2023

Background: Visual skills and their components are thought to be responsible for much of the manner whereby athletes obtain information about the sporting environment. The field of sports vision deals with the vision care services that are provided to athletes. If visual skills of athletes are not assumed as natural attributes, they should be assessed and be subjected to training according to need. Studies have shown that the visual abilities of the athletes can be divided into software and hardware visual skills, and it is the software visual skills that separate expert athletes from non-experts.Aim: The study aims to collate (1) studies that show the importance of visual skills in sports performance, (2) studies that show that visual skills are trainable and (3) studies that show the effect of training on the visual skills and performance in sports.Method: An extensive search of literature was performed on studies that supported the importance of vision in sports performance. Also included were studies that supported the transfer of improved visual skills to improved performance on the field of play.Results: There is literature that supports the significance of visual skills in sport. There is also literature that attempts to show evidence that improved visual skills can improve performance on the field of play.Conclusion: Sports vision practitioners need to develop standardised testing and training protocols for visual skills. Standard protocols will harmonise the development of visual skills norms.Contribution: Literature has shown the importance of vision in sports performance. Literature has also shown that improved visual skills can improve performance on the field of play. The current paper is an attempt at calling for the development of standardised protocols and norms for sports vision training.
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Locally Delivered Plant Stem Cells for Treatment of Periodontitis: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Elboraey Mohamed Omar , Sabra Reda Saber , Gamal Sherouk Mohamed Mohamed
Published: June 2023

Background:

Periodontitis causes the destruction of soft and hard tissues. Stem cells have immense potential in regenerative cellular therapy. This clinical trial aimed to evaluate clinically and radiographically the effectiveness of the local application of Edelweiss stem cells as a nonsurgical treatment for stage III periodontitis.

Materials and Methods:

The trial included 40 periodontal pockets in participants who have stage III periodontitis with probing pocket depth (PPD) ≥5 mm and clinical attachment loss (CAL) ≥5 mm. Pockets were randomly divided into two groups Group 1: was given oral hygiene instruction, scaling, root planing, and subgingival application of plant stem cells on gel foam carrier after that a periodontal dressing was applied. The procedures were repeated after 2 weeks. Group 2: was treated only by scaling and root planing. Gingival index, CAL, and PPD were measured at baseline and 3 months’ posttherapy. The radiographical evaluation was done by digital long-cone parallel periapical radiographs at baseline and 6 months posttherapy.

Results:

Clinical parameters for both groups showed a statistically significant improvement. Regarding radiographic evaluation, there was a significant increase in bone density in favor of the study group.

Conclusions:

Locally applied Edelweiss stem cells can be considered a promising nonsurgical treatment modality for periodontal regeneration.
Evaluation and Comparison of Cervical Spine Posture in Class II Division I Patients Treated with Twin Block Appliances, Forsus Appliances, and Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Cephalometric Study
Authors: Krishna S. S. Suji , Shashikumar B. , Naik Roopak D.
Published: June 2023

Background:

It has been speculated that a change in cervical spine posture occurs due to forward repositioning of the mandible. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate and compare the cervical spine posture in Class II division one patient treated with three different treatment modalities.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using pre and post-treatment lateral cephalograms of Class II Division one patients who have undergone orthodontic therapy using twin block appliance, Forsus, and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). This study included a total of 57 subjects comprising 19 subjects in each group. Seven cervical, three sagittal, and one vertical parameters were compared within and between each group. The data were tested using the Dependent t-test, One-way analysis of variance, and Tukey’s post hoc test.

Results:

A significant difference existed between the pre- and post-treatment angular measurements within the three groups showing a change in the cervical spine posture with forward positioning of the mandible. A comparison of mean changes in angular measurements between the three groups showed a significant difference in SNA, SNB, ANB, and odontoid process tangent-cervical vertebral tangent (OPT-CVT), indicating a change in the cervical posture.

Conclusion:

OPT-CVT angle predicts a change in cervical spine posture after treatment with a significant difference in the Twin Block group (P = 0.029) compared to Forsus and BSSO groups. Thus, the twin block group results in a more upright craniocervical posture than the other two treatment groups.
Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Fluoride-Based and Self-Assembling Peptide P11-4-based Tooth Remineralization Agents on Streptococcus mutans: A Microbiological Study
Authors: Gayas Zaina , Azher Umme , Paul Santhosh T. , Selvan Arul , Reddy C. Divya , Raghu D. , Uday Vishnu
Published: June 2023

Background:

Dental caries is a biofilm-related oral disease that continues to afflict the majority of the world’s population. The disease results from an interaction between specific bacteria and dietary constituents within a biofilm known as dental plaque. Among the cariogenic microorganisms, Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) plays pivotal role in caries-inducing processes.

Objectives:

Evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of self-assembling peptide P11-4-based tooth remineralization agents on S. mutans.

Materials and Methods:

An in vitro microbiological study. The antibacterial efficacy of self-assembling peptide P11-4 gel (Group 1), fluoride enhanced hydroxyapatite gel (Group 2), acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (Group 3), chlorhexidine gluconate gel 1.0% w/w (Group 4; positive control), and normal saline (Group 5; negative control) was performed using time-kill assay over a period of 24 h and the number of S. mutans colony-forming units (CFUs) were calculated.

Statistical Analysis:

Statistical analysis was done using Kruskal–Wallis test and Mann–Whitney post hoc Test. The level of significance was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

Group 1 showed mean CFUs (× 103) of 841.33 ± 3.51, Group 2 showed 10035.33 ± 60.68, Group 3 showed 1058.00 ± 56.96, Group 4 showed 0.00 ± 0.00, and Group 5 showed mean CFUs with 15226.67 ± 96.67. The difference in the mean CFUs (× 103) between different groups was statistically significant at P < 0.001.

Conclusion:

The self-assembling peptide P11-4-based tooth remineralization agent exhibited an inhibitory influence on S. mutans and hence formation of cariogenic bacteria dominant biofilm can thus be affected by its application.
Rehabilitation and follow up of a Case of Periodontitis - Generalized, Stage IV, Grade B, Progressive, and with no Risk Factors
Authors: Puthalath Sreekanth , Santhosh V. C. , Nath Sameera G. , Viswanathan Reshmi
Published: June 2023

Periodontitis results in loss of periodontal attachment. This case report focuses on diagnosing a special case of periodontitis that required extreme care and maintenance. The peculiarities of this case are that based on 1999 American Academy of Periodontology classification this is a case of generalized aggressive periodontitis, but as per the recent 2017 classification, this is a case of periodontitis – generalized, Stage IV, Grade B, progressive and with no risk factors. Although this case is ideal for surgical management using regenerative techniques, it has been limited to mechanical therapy and laser due to patient-related economical factors. Within the limitations, this case has been successfully managed by dental laser and strategic implants. Despite all the limitations, 1-year follow-up shows periodontal stability and bone regeneration as evidenced through series of panoramic radiographs (OPG).
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Part 2: A Review of Pharmacotherapy Options
Authors: Naberhaus Taylor
Published: June 2023

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Report provides guidance on prevention and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a pulmonary syndrome largely impacting older adults. Management of COPD in this patient population is often further complicated
because of medication and disease state interactions. Pharmacists are in a unique position to impact patients with COPD through counseling on proper medication selection, disease state education, adherence, and proper inhaler technique.
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Consultant Pharmacist-Led Opioid Stewardship Protocol in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Authors: Statczar Alexandra , Welch Kayla , Arendt Daniel , Seibert Casondra
Published: June 2023

Background More than 1.4 million adults in the United States live in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Opioids are prescribed to approximately 60% of skilled nursing residents, a primarily older patient population. Current opioid prescribing guidelines may be difficult to
extrapolate to this population because of pain burden and extensive analgesic use. Furthermore, in the older population, opioids are associated with greater frequency of adverse events with potential for hospitalization and increased all-cause mortality. Objective Evaluate
the impact of a consultant pharmacist-led opioid stewardship protocol on patient pain-related outcomes in SNFs. Methods An opioid medication management protocol was implemented by consultant pharmacists at participating SNFs. Consultant pharmacists assessed facility residents
for active opioid orders and systematically evaluated use and appropriateness of therapy. Facility data pre- and post-implementation of the protocol was compared to determine effectiveness. The primary outcomes included rate of recommendation acceptance, rate of as-needed (PRN) opioid utilization,
and number of residents who experienced a fall. Results A total of 114 patients were included in the study. The percentage of patients utilizing opioid therapy pre-intervention was 78.1% and 74.6% post-intervention (P = 0.29; 95% CI 0.033-1.864). Patient pain scores
decreased from an average of 3.7 to 3.2 (P < 0.01). Use of PRN opioid orders transitioned from 84.2% to 71.9% (P = < 0.01; 95% CI 0.055-0.675). Conclusion This study revealed significant reductions in average patient pain scores and reduction in PRN
opioid medication utilization, overall emphasizing the positive impact of consultant pharmacist involvement in opioid stewardship within the skilled nursing setting.
Non-divergence in the space of lattices
Authors: de Saxcé Nicolas
Published: June 2023

Using Harder–Narasimhan filtrations and Grayson polygons to describe the geometry of the space of lattices, we give a new proof of the Kleinbock–Margulis quantitative non-divergence estimate.
Aerospace Series - First Article Inspection Requirements
Authors:   G-14 Americas Aerospace Quality Standards Committee (AAQSC)
Published: June 2023

This standard establishes the requirements for performing and documenting FAI. It is emphasized the requirements specified in this standard are complementary (not alternative) to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Operator’s Seat Dimensions for Off-Road Self-Propelled Work Machines
Authors:   HFTC4, Operator Seating and Ride
Published: June 2023

For off-road work machines listed in SAE J1116.
An Analysis of the Role of Traditional Institutions in Development
Authors: Keatimilwe Nonqaba Tebogo , Ndevu Zwelinzima
Published: June 2023

Recently, the Government of Eswatini was criticised for being undemocratic amidst appeals for constitutional and political reform. The coexistence of  ‘traditionalism’ and ‘modernism’ is an intrinsic feature of the political system in Eswatini. This study analysed this dualism and linked the colonial past of  Eswatini to the political and public administration traditions that challenge development. It enhances the existing body of knowledge of the Eswatini  political system by providing insight into the key features of the Tinkhundla system of government. The study also explored the extent to which  constitutionally recognised traditional institutions are expected to contribute towards development based on policy and how that contribution takes  effect in reality. The study further analysed the Tinkhundla system of government and identified the attributes that contest its viability. The institutional  weaknesses that challenge development were also evaluated. This context is significant because Eswatini is confronted by civil unrest as a result of  pressure to effect political reformation. The qualitative research methodology was adopted, whereby both primary and secondary data were gathered. Legislation, literature, and government documents were reviewed and unstructured interviews were conducted with key informants. The findings  revealed serious legislative inadequacies that contribute to institutional inefficiency and a lack of clarity regarding the functional aspects of the lower  levels of government, specifically chiefdom administration. The most critical recommendation offered in this paper calls for a comprehensive and  impartial institutional and constitutional review to reconfigure the distribution of power and redefine the relationship between the state and civil society.
Post-African Fashion The Bathu Sneaker Story
Authors: Sidogi Pfunzo
Published: June 2023

In this paper, I use the notion of Post-Africanism to rationalise the Bathu sneaker brand as an exemplar of post-African fashion in South Africa. Founded  in 2015 by Theo Baloyi, Bathu has become an iconic and highly lucrative sneaker business that is synonymous with the apparel and street culture trends  of youthful Black urbanites in South Africa. A discussion of the significance of sneakers within the global urban ecosystem is presented as a backdrop to  the semiotic analysis of Bathu. The main argument proposed in this article is that the Bathu story is symbolic of how post-African innovation is a viable  alternative to cultivating and growing the country’s fashion industry, informed by the African experience but not limited to the logic of Afrocentrism.
Total petroleum hydrocarbon analysis in water, tilapia and sediment samples from ARAC environment (Aluu), Rivers State
Authors: Ike-Obasi J.C.
Published: June 2023

The contamination of aquatic environments by Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) presents significant environmental and health concerns. This study aimed to assess the levels of TPHs in water, tilapia, and sediment samples collected from the African Regional Aquaculture Center in Aluu, Nigeria. Chromatographic techniques were employed for TPH extraction and detection. The results revealed elevated TPH concentrations in the study area, with the highest levels observed in sediment samples. The results revealed that the concentration of TPH was high during the dry season (September to November) compared to raining season (May to July). Also, the results indicated that TPH concentration was higher in sediment compared to fish and water with average concentration of 0.206667mg/kg, 0.17666mg/kg7, and 0.148333mg/kg in sediment, fish and water respectively. TPHs was observed to be in sediment from 0.18 – 0.25mg/kg, whereas in water it had variation of 0.11mg/kg making it the lowest. TPHs variation in fish was also observed to be between 0.15 – 0.22mg/kg. It was observed that the concentrations of TPHs in fish positively correlated with THPs in the aquatic water (y = 12.56x + 168.32). This correlation is statically significant (p <0.5). The results also revealed that concentration of TPH in sediments was positively correlated (y = 2.83 x 154.26) with the water at p< 0.5 significant level. There was a positive correlation between TPH concentrations in fish and water, as well as between TPH concentrations in sediment and water. The findings emphasized the need for prompt intervention to mitigate TPH pollution and protect the environment and human health.
Effects of oyster mushroom, Lentinus sajor-caju on growth, gut histology and haematology of Clarias gariepinus
Authors: Enyidi U.D. , Nwosu C.
Published: June 2023

There is need to reduce usage of antibiotics in favor of prebiotics and phytogenic in aquafeed production. The study evaluated effects of mushroom on growth, gut histology and haematological variables of Clarias gariepinus. Five treatment feeds were made to vary in inclusion of solvent extracted oyster mushrooms, Lentinus sajor-caju as follows: Feed 1, 0%; Feed 2, 4%; Feed 3, 8%; Feed 4, 12% and Feed 5, 16%. The diets were made isonitrogenous (42%) and isolipidic (6.0%). The growth performances, gut histology and haematological profile of the fish were estimated using standard procedures. The essential amino acid (EAA) contents of the mushroom and feeds were analyzed following standard methods. Ingredients were mixed according to proportions, preconditioned and steam pelleted. African catfish of average weight 9.48g were stocked in three replicates 20liter aquarium, at 113.76g/aquarium and fed with the experimental diets for 90days. Results showed that mushroom had good array of EAA especially lysine (7%). The haematobiochemical parameters and growth of the catfish were best at 8% mushroom extract inclusion. Histological sections showed significant increase in length and width of the mucosal fold microvilli as mushroom extract inclusion increased up to 8%. Similarly, red blood cell counts, packed cell volume, hemoglobin and total white blood cell counts of the catfish increased up to 8%. Fish fed Feed 3 had the best specific growth rate (3.00±0.06% day-1), food conversion ratio (1.54±0.01), weight gain, (128.67±0.02g) and protein conversion ratio of 0.3±0.04. Catfish fed with higher than 8% inclusion of mushroom had reduced growth rates, hemato-biochemical and histological parameters. This may be probably due to the high polysaccharides and beta-glucans present in mushroom. Thus, mushroom extracts should be included in catfish feed but not beyond 8%.
Gas flaring-induced impacts on aquatic resources in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria
Authors: Dienye H.E. , Ikwuemesi J.C. , Akankali J.O. , Olopade O.A.
Published: June 2023

The Niger Delta is the Nigerian oil and gas province. About 10 – 40% of produced associated gas is underutilized and is flared into the environment. Gas flaring is the burning of natural gas and petroleum hydrocarbons in flare stacks by upstream oil companies in oil fields during operations. Flaring operations have adverse impacts on the environmental components and its aquatic resources. This paper reviewed the impacts of gas flaring on aquatic resources in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The study revealed the induced thermal impacts on the aquatic environment to include alteration of ionic components, pH, temperature, conductivity, heavy metal concentration especially in rain water which could cause death of aquatic biota. Water toxicity from acid rain and heating from flare stacks had also caused some fish species to become extinct. Exposure to harmful air pollutants generated during incomplete combustion of gas had been linked to a variety of health hazards such as: cancer, neurological, reproductive and developmental consequences. It also affects vegetation leading to decrease in growth and productivity probably due to changes in soil quality parameters in the aquatic environment. Climate change has an impact on both physical and biological habitats, influencing biodiversity both directly and indirectly via interactions with other environmental factors. It is recommended that strict government legislations on how gas production projects may be conducted should be introduced and monitored. Regulatory agencies must fulfil their responsibilities of enforcing laws and regulregulations to check gas flaring activities in order to protect the aquatic resources of the Niger Delta Region.
A tribute in honour of late Professor Eleazar Uche Ikonne (1956 -2023)
Authors: Awiaka Obinna
Published: June 2023

No abstract
Evaluation of three hepatitis b virus detection protocols in blood donors
Authors: Akpan Richard P. , Azuh Victor O. , Alkhalil Samia S. , Ugbomoiko Daniel O. , Ajugwo Anslem O.
Published: June 2023

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA diagnosis plays a critical role in the transmission of HBV infections. Accurate protocols in HBV detection will reduce the spread of the virus from blood donors. Therefore, this research compared the HBV detecting potentials of three different HBV protocols in the virus detection. Blood from 200 donors at the University college blood bank Ibadan were sampled and tested for HBV using the ABON™ HBsAg Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Tests (strip test), Monolisa TM HBsAg ULTRA (ELISA test) and Huruian biology HBV detection kit (qPCR test). HBV positive samples were genotyped by sequencing to ascertain genotype identity. Results showed that of the 200 samples tested, both ABON™ HBsAg Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Tests and Monolisa TM HBsAg ULTRA (for ELISA) did not record any positive sample. However, Huruian biology HBV detection kit via qPCR recorded a total of twenty-three positive samples. Of the twenty-three samples, twenty were of genotype E while three were of genotype B. The results from this study showed that that qPCR is more accurate in HBV virus detection than ELISA technique and also HBV genotype E is the most common genotype isolated in Nigeria.
Characterization and antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from selected internal organs of donkeys slaughtered in abattoirs in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Esonu M.C. , Kwanashie C.N. , Mamman P.H. , Esonu D.O.
Published: June 2023

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a natural inhabitant of the gastrointestinal tract of both humans and animals. Several strains exist some are harmless while  some are pathogenic causing various fatal conditions in both humans and animals. To characterize and determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of  E. coli isolated from liver, spleen and intestine of donkeys slaughtered in Maraban Idah, Kaduna State, Nigeria, a total of 384 samples were collected from  128 donkeys from April to August 2018. The samples were processed using standard methods of cultural enrichment, growth on selective media,  biochemical and antibiotics susceptibility test. The overall isolation rate was 5.2% with organ distribution of 4.7%. 4.7% and 6.3% for intestine, liver and  spleen, respectively. Escherichia coli was slightly higher in the spleen than in the liver and intestine though there was no significant association (p = 0.810)  between the presence of E. coli and the organs sampled. Most of the isolates were susceptible to ciprofloxacin (90%), enrofloxacin (80%) and colistin (70%) while some were highly resistant to common antibiotics such as penicillin (95%), oxytetracycline (90%) and amoxycilline (75%). Most of the  isolates (75%) displayed resistance to two (2) different classes of antimicrobials with a total of 5 resistance patterns. Therefore, there is a need for education and public awareness regarding hygienic processing and consumption of offals of slaughtered donkeys. Also, further studies should be done  to ascertain the genes responsible for resistance toantimicrobials observed in the E. coli isolates from the slaughtered donkeys.
Epidemiology and antibiogram of listeria species from retail raw frozen atlantic mackerel fish (Scomber scombrus) in Nigeria
Authors: Okorie-Kanu O.J. , Anyanwu M.U. , Okosi R.I. , Oyeleye F.A. , Olorunleke S.O. , Mgbeahuruike A.C. , Anyaoha C.O. , Ejiofor T.E. , Majesty-Alukagberie L.O. , Okorie-Kanu C.O. , Ezenduka E.V.
Published: June 2023

This study was undertaken to determine the epidemiology and antibiogram of Listeria species isolated from raw frozen Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber  Scombrus) fish sold in Enugu State Southeastern Nigeria. Twentyfive grams each of raw fish gut and skin were collected from 800 raw fish sold in 8 major  markets randomly selected from the study area. Isolation of Listeria was done using half and full fraser broths, and polymyxin acriflavine lithium chloride  ceftazidime aesculin mannitol (PALCAM) agar. Confirmation of the genus Listeria was done by a polymerase chain reaction. Identification of species was  done using an analytic profile index (API) kit specific for Listeria. The antibiotic resistance of the isolates was determined using disc diffusion method. Out  of the 800 fish samples, 38 (4.75%) were positive for Listeria species. Enugu North (6.50%) had significantly (P<0.05) higher prevalence than Enugu  East (3.0%). Five Listeria species were identified. Listeria innocua (71.1%) predominated, followed by Listeria welshimeri (10.5%), Listeria ivanovii (7.9%),  Listeria grayi (5.3%) and Listeria monocytogenes (5.3%). All the isolates were susceptible to the tested antibacterial agents. The occurrence of Listeria  species in raw frozen Atlantic mackerel fish, poses a threat, when consumed raw or lightly cooked, to people especially the immunocomprormised persons whose population is increasing as a result of improvement in medical technology. Also, the possibility of cross contamination in the kitchen or  food service establishments is also a concern. Since all the Listeria species got in this study showed 100% susceptibility to all the antimicrobials tested,  therefore, there is no fear of acquiring and transferring antibiotic resistance genes from raw frozen Atlantic mackerel fish to the general human    population.
Honey improves radiographic features of monosodium iodoacetate-induced stifle (knee) joint osteoarthritis in a rat model
Authors: Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar H.O. , Obalowu A.M. , Aliyu A. , Jimoh O.S. , Owoyele B.V.
Published: June 2023

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of joint disease with over half of all people older than 65 years demonstrating radiographic changes of  osteoarthritis in the knees. Honey is known to contain bioactive compounds that exert chondroprotective effects by counteracting the homeostatic  dysregulation of the joint. However, its effect on the radiographic features of osteoarthritis has not been proven. This study was carried out to evaluate  the effect of honey on radiographic features of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)- induced knee osteoarthritis in female Wistar rats. Thirty female Wistar  rats were randomly divided into five groups of six animals each. Animals in group one were healthy (control) rats, while animals in groups two to five  were subjected to experimental osteoarthritis of the right knee joint induced by a single intra-articular injection of 1mg of MIA. The animals in groups  two, three, four, and five were treated with normal saline (1ml/kg b. w.), arthocare (glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate 6.67/8.33mg/kg b. w.), low dose  honey (250mg/kg b. w.) and high dose honey (1,000mg/kg b. w.) respectively. All treatments were administered orally once daily using an oral cannula for  twenty-one days. All animals were subjected to radiographic assessment of the right knee joint before and after induction of OA, and after treatment.  High and low-dose honey reversed the loss of joint space; sclerosis of the tibial plateau, medial, and lateral femoral condyles, when compared to the  arthocare-treated and untreated groups. In conclusion, honey improved radiographic features of knee osteoarthritis in a rat model induced by  monosodium iodoacetate.
Risk factors for chronic kidney disease among adults in a tertiary hospital community in north-central, Nigeria.
Authors: Mbah I.O. , Eseigbe P. , David O.S. , Kabilis E.D. , Ihekaike M.M.
Published: June 2023

Background: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the increase globally with an attendant heavy disease burden and high morbidity and mortality from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Data on the prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease from sub-Saharan Africa are scanty, more so in the northern part of Nigeria. There are several risk factors for CKD which include, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and some nephrotoxic agents. Preventive strategy through early detection and treatment has been advocated for CKD especially in our own setting where majority of patients present late and cannot afford the cost of renal replacement therapy which again is not readily available.

Method: This study was conducted among the staff of Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Jos, as part of a screening exercise during the World Kidney Day (WKD) program of 2021, to determine the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for CKD. Adult subjects of 18 years and above, who consented to the study were mobilized after a sensitization talk. The parameters assessed were demographics, body mass index, blood pressures, proteinuria, fasting plasma glucose and plasma creatinine. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was estimated using CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation 2021. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The level of statistical significance was set at a p-value of < 0.05.

Results: 150 adult volunteers participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 43.3±11.32 years (18-71 years), with 61.3% being females and 38.7% were males. The frequency of the risk factors of CKD observed were obesity in 45 (30.0%) of the participants and diabetes mellitus found in 44 (29.3%) of the participants, Proteinuria and glycosuria were found in 49 (32.7%) and 9 (6.0%) of the participants respectively while a whopping 37 (24.7%) of the participants had haematuria. The number of participants found with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of <60ml/min/1.73m2 were 55 (36.7%). There was an independent association between older age (p = 0.010), being widowed/divorced (p = 0.041), and having diabetes (p = 0.006) with an eGFR <60ml/min/1.73m2.

Conclusion The prevalence of CKD risk factors in this study population was high. Therefore, there is the need for adequate and continuous sensitization and routine screening in our various clinics for early detection and early management by lifestyle and risk factor modification to halt or reduce the growing burden of CKD with its attendant morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.
Dimensi Hidup Berkenan Kepada Allah Menurut Roma 12:1-8 Dan Etika Bertanggung Jawab
Authors: Budiatmaja Rudy , Lamsir Seno , Sianipar Rikardo
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian hidup berkenan kepada Allah berarti setiap orang percaya harus memenuhi standar Allah, tidak semua manusia bisa memenuhinya karena keberdosaan manusia itu sendiri. Akibat dosa yang diperbuat dari segala tindakan manusia maka untuk hidup berkenan kepada Allah, semua konselor dan konseli harus memenuhi standarnya Allah namun masalahnya kehidupan konseli yang ditemukan konselor sendiri masih dalam perbuatan daging yang tidak menunjukkan standar perkenanan Tuhan. Artikel penelitian ini menggunakan konten analisis dan data kualitatif sebagai riset literatur. Konseli yang bermasalah dalam pergaulan hidupnya seperti mentato tubuhnya, sering merokok, hidup hura-hura cenderung mabuk-mabukan membuat masa depan mereka penuh dengan kegagalan. Penelitian saat ini menunjukkan hasil yang menyatakan dimensi hidup berkenan kepada Allah harus ditaati  setiap konselor dan konseli sebagai orang percaya dan mempraktekkannya dalam berbagai aktivitas di kehidupan sehari-hari agar tiap-tiap konseli dapat hidup berkenan yaitu memenuhi standar Allah. Kebaruan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teori etika bertanggung jawab untuk setiap konseli untuk bertindak dalam dimensi hidup berkenan pada Allah. Kesimpulannya bahwa setiap konselor dan konseli sebagai orang percaya harus hidup kudus, setia dalam ibadah, menggunakan karunia yang Tuhan berikan dengan baik untuk berkontribusi demi kepentingan banyak orang dan berprilaku baik serta berkenan di hadapan Tuhan.
Patologija pseće herpesviroze
Authors: Piršlin Marina , Naletilić Šimun , Hohšteter Marko , Kunić Valentina , Krešić Nina , Turk Nenad , Lojkić Ivana , Jemeršić Lorena , Brnić Dragan
Published: June 2023

Pseća je herpesviroza globalno prisutna virusna zarazna bolest prouzročena psećim herpesvirusom 1 (Canid alphaherpesvirus-1; CHV). Infekcija ovim virusom ima dvije faze: litičku i latentnu. Sam ishod infekcije uvelike ovisi o dobi i razvijenosti imunološkog sustava psa. Najznačajnija patološka posljedica pseće herpesviroze je liza endotelnih stanica i epitelnih stanica više organskih sustava koja se pojavljuje u imunodeficijentnih štenaca. Zbog pantropizma CHV-a, posljedica infekcije je nekrohemoragična upala mnogobrojnih organa zbog koje štenci nerijetko i ugibaju. U imunokompetentnih starijih pasa, iako često asimptomatska, litička infekcija može biti i smrtonosna. Klinički simptomi uključuju infekcije dišnog i spolnog sustava i očiju. Najčešće prisutna lezija očiju je konjunktivitis, ali mogu se pojaviti i ulceracije, petehijalna krvarenja i eksudativni blefaritis s krustama i alopecijom. Utjecaj CHV-a na respiratorni sustav rezultira blagim rinitisom, faringitisom i traheobronhitisom, iznimno pneumonijom. CHV se često povezuje i sa zaraznim traheobronhitisom u pasa, tzv. ‘’kašaljem štenare’’. Infekcija spolnog sustava ograničena je na hiperemiju vagine ili prepucija s hiperplastičnim limfoidnim folikulima te papulovezikularnim lezijama, ali se smatra najvažnijim izvorom infekcije za štenad pri porođaju. Prestankom kliničkih simptoma CHV prelazi u fazu latencije u živčanim ganglijima te se na taj način trajno zadržava u domaćinu. Prilikom stresa i imunosupresije latentni se CHV virus može reaktivirati i uspostaviti litičku fazu. Time se virus ponovno počinje replicirati i izlučivati, a oboljeli pas se mora isključiti iz uzgoja jer predstavlja izvor daljnjeg širenja virusa. Ipak, primjenom cjepiva u gravidnih kuja moguće je zaštititi novorođenu štenad te spriječiti teške posljedice herpesviroze u pasa.
CIMCIM Call for Papers ‘Global Crises and Music Museums: Representing Music after the Pandemic’
Authors:   CIMCIM, Rossi Rognoni Gabriele , Martens Marie , Myers Arnold , Schnitker Jen
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has arguably caused the biggest disruption to the museum and heritage sector since the Second World War. All over the world, museums have had to close, some never to reopen, and many have had to suspend their operations for prolonged periods. However, the disruption has also invited – sometimes forced – substantial changes in the way museums perceive themselves and their interactions with their audiences. This has included an increased focus on digital offers, a reconsideration of the human relationships with external as well as internal stakeholders, new ways to guarantee the preservation, documentation and availability of collections and revised financial and sustainability planning. Some of these changes will be transitory, while others are likely to leave permanent footprints on the identity of museums and the way they operate even after the emergency has passed. This conference will highlight and discuss some of the initiatives and innovations that emerged from the past year, with particular attention to curatorship, conservation, learning and participation, and documentation and research. Critical perspectives, as well as case studies are invited to focus on the long-term impact of the pandemic and on the way the identity of music museums, their value and relevance to society and research, and their ways of operating internally and externally may have been transformed. CIMCIM 2021 Conference Organising Committee Gabriele Rossi Rognoni (Royal College of Music, London, UK) Mimi Waitzman (Horniman Museum and Gardens, London, UK) Marie Martens (The Danish Music Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark) Arnold Myers (University of Edinburgh and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, UK) Jen Schnitker (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA)
Investigating the representation of the Lydian delegation in the reliefs of the eastern staircase of Apadana (case study: vessels and jewellery)
Authors:   University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Azadi Vahid , Bastani Karim Hajizadeh ,   Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Shiran Habib Shahbazi ,   Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil
Published: June 2023

The eastern staircase of Apadana – the Royal Achaemenid Audience Hall at Persepolis was decorated with numerous reliefs depicting various people subjected to the king’s rule, paying homage and bringing gifts. Among these, the Lydian group is one of the delegations carved in the lower part of the staircase. This group was led by one of the officers of the Achaemenid court. The participants carried amphorae, bowls and armlets and were also bringing horses and a chariot. The amphorae and arm rings were represented distinctly with beautiful and unique animal decorations. The purpose of the following research was to identify the metal prototypes of the goods represented as carried by the Lydian group (amphorae, bowls, arm rings) and to illustrate them with artefacts housed in important museums of the world. This research was carried out by descriptive, analytical, comparative and field visit methods. It also used the method of referring to domestic museums and websites of foreign museums, reviewing documents and historical texts. The research concludes that the gifts carried by the Lydian group on the eastern staircase of Apadana, including amphorae, bowls and arm rings, had ceremonial usage, sometimes also being used in important court parties. Animal decorations in the form of griffins were used on the handles of amphorae and rings, which have their roots in the mythology of ancient Iran and other Achaemenid nations. Achaemenid artists developed it after modelling this type of decoration from other nations. This type of decoration (griffin) has been used to decorate jewellery, luxury items, seals, textiles, reliefs etc. The goods carried by the Lydian group as represented on the eastern staircase and some of its metal prototypes were used by the wealthy class of Iranian society in the Achaemenid period.
Coarse ware jugs in funerary context: technical and functional observations on the pottery from the cemeteries at Alburnus Maior
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Mustață Silvia
Published: June 2023

This study analyses a specific category of Roman ceramic vessels identified in the funerary inventories from Alburnus Maior: 26 coarse ware jugs present in the graves from the cemeteries at Tăul Corna, Tăul Găuri – Hop, Tăul Secuilor/Pârâul Porcului and in the area of the circular funerary monument. They all share specific morphological and technological characteristics, and at least a part of them are imitations in ceramic of bronze vessels. From a functional point of view they can be framed in the category of cooking ware and were produced from coarse fabrics. The vessels were produced locally, during the 4th – 6th/7th? decades of the 2nd century AD and all of them were used for boiling water. Their presence in the graves might be regarded as an identity marker of a group who used them in everyday life and, as part of the funerary ritual, could show a predilection for consuming hot drinks during the funerary banquet.
Cultul Muzelor în coloniile milesiene de la Pontul Euxin
Authors:   Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara, Feraru Remus
Published: June 2023

Studiul nostru are ca obiect cultul Muzelor în coloniile milesiene situate pe țărmurile Pontul Euxin. Cercetarea noastră se bazează pe analiza izvoarelor epigrafice și a câtorva documente arheologice (statuete ale unor muze). Un decret onorific descoperit la Istros, care datează de la mijlocul secolului al III-lea î. Hr., menționează un Μουσεῖον, de unde se poate deduce existența, încă din epoca elenistică, a unui cult al Muzelor în cea mai veche colonie greacă de pe țărmul vestic al Pontului Euxin. Decretul histrian în cinstea lui Diogenes, fiul lui Diogenes ne face cunoscut faptul că tatăl destinatarului decretului, Diogenes, fiul lui Glaukias consacrase un sanctuar Muzelor (Mouseion) și oferise 300 de stateri pentru sacrificiile săvârșite cu ocazia sărbătorii Mouseia și pentru banchetul oferit cetățenilor. În virtutea acestui fapt, decretul stipulează să i se acorde lui Diogenes, fiul lui Diogenes și urmașilor săi, preoția ereditară a templului Muzelor. Textul decretului lasă să se înțeleagă că preoţia cu care este investit Diogenes este publică, ceea ce justifică presupunerea că, înainte de data emiterii decretului, cultul Muzelor a putut fi la Istros un cult privat, fiind practicat doar în cadrul familiei întemeietorului său. În ceea ce privește Mouseion-ul histrian, este limpede că acesta era un lăcaş de cult închinat Muzelor, la început ca sanctuar privat al lui Diogenes, fiul Glaukias, iar mai târziu cedat cetăţii de către fiul ctitorului, după investirea lui cu preoţia publică a Muzelor. Cultul Muzelor a fost atestat recent la Olbia de câteva documente arheologice și epigrafice descoperite într-o casă monumentală cu altar, situată în cartierul de nord al « orașului de jos », unde se presupune că se găsea un sanctuar al Muzelor (Mouseion). Un argument decisiv în acest sens îl constituie un graffiti gravat pe un vas attic în firnis negru găsit din întâmplare în 2004, în presupusul Mouseion olbian, unde s-ar putea citi cuvântul [ΜΟΥ]ΣΕΙΟΝ, și anume [Mo]υσεῖον. Alți doi graffiti și o statuie fragmentară de marmură care reprezintă o muză permit să se presupună că casa cu o curte largă și un altar situată în cartierul de nord al « orașului de jos », de unde provin aceste documente, ar putea fi un fel de Mouseion privat.
ON THE LATE MEDIEVAL COSTUME COMPLEXES OF THE OSSETIANS IN B.A. KUFTIN COLLECTION
Authors: ГАЗДАНОВА А.В.
Published: June 2023

В данной статье речь идет о коллекции Бориса Алексеевича Куфтина, в настоящее время хранящейся в собрании Российского этнографического музея. Основной задачей исследования стало выяснение обстоятельств сбора одежды из захоронений в связи с неверными интерпретациями ее состава в историографии. Для этого впервые была реконструирована история североосетинской экспедиции под руководством Б.А. Куфтина 1926 г. В ходе исследования удалось найти документы, относящиеся к ней в архивах РЭМ и МАЭ РАН (Кунсткамера), и по ним восстановить непростую историю изначально огромной коллекции, включающей в себя, помимо вещей, фотоколлекцию, антропологические материалы и полевые записи, которые оказались рассредоточенными в разных учреждениях Москвы, Санкт-Петербурга и Владикавказа. На заключительной стадии исследования, путем сопоставления полевых материалов ученого с сохранившимися вещами из захоронений, удалось идентифицировать два костюмных комплекса из Даргавса и Даллагкау, а также отдельные предметы женских костюмов из Нижней Кобани. Таким образом, были восстановлены не только места сборов отдельных экспонатов коллекции, но и показано, что, вопреки устоявшемуся мнению, коллекция Б.А. Куфтина дает представление об осетинских позднесредневековых костюмах.

This article deals with the collection of Boris Alekseevich Kuftin, currently stored in the Russian Ethnographic Museum. The main objective of the study was to clarify the circumstances of the collection of clothing from burials in connection with incorrect interpretations of its composition in historiography. For this purpose, the history of the North Ossetian expedition led by B.A. Kuftin in 1926. In the course of the study, it was possible to find documents related to it in the archives of the REM and MAE RAS (Kunstkamera), and using them for restoring the difficult history of the initially huge collection, which includes, in addition to things, a photo collection, anthropological materials and field records, which were dispersed in various institutions in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladikavkaz. At the final stage of the study, by comparing the field materials of the scientist with the preserved things from the burials, it was possible to identify two costume complexes from Dargavs and Dallagkau, as well as individual items of women's costumes from Lower Koban. Thus, not only the collection sites of individual exhibits of the collection were restored, but it was also shown that, contrary to the established opinion, the Kuftin collection gives an idea of the Ossetian late medieval costumes.
HYGIENE PROCEDURES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER COW MILKING
Authors: Hristov Slavča , Stanković Branislav , Samolovac Ljiljana , Ostojić Andrić Dušica , Nakov Dimitar
Published: June 2023

In this review paper, hygienic procedures before, during and after cow milking are discussed. The procedures for maintaining hygienic udders before and after milking, as well as maintaining the hygiene of milking units are described. The description includes the maintenance of milker's hand hygiene, udder disinfection and udder disinfection after milking. It is pointed out that these milking procedures should be carried out in a clean environment and without any disturbance to cows. In addition, the need to control the implementation of these hygiene measures is emphasized. A proper way of carrying out the hygienic procedures essentially contributes to reduction of the number of microorganisms and the number of somatic cells in milk, the frequency of occurrence of mastitis, which significantly affects quality of milk and health of milking cows.