bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Janitorial Services of Tertiary Care Hospitals, a Critical Analysis
Authors: Khan Nafeesa , Azam Naila , Shahzad Asima , Rathore Mommana Ali , Mashhadi Syed Fawad , Tariq Naseer Alam
Published: March 2023

Objective: To identify the existing system of janitorial services in the army hospitals, and to give recommendations for standardized policy formulation in military hospitals.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Tertiary Care Hospitals, namely Hospital A, B and C, at Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Oct 2019 Jan 2020.

Methodology: Responses from 401 Healthcare Administrators (HCAs), Nurses and Janitorial staff were collected through a validated questionnaire, and hospitals' documents/ SOPs, cleaning audit reports, feedback process documents, communication mechanisms and training schedules were reviewed.

Results: Out of 401 respondents, the majority were females (54.4%, 5 were HCAs, 143 were Nurses, and 70 were Janitorial staff). The availability of SOPs was associated with cleaning functional areas of hospitals (p=0.001). Awareness of the risk of infection among healthcare workers was associated with Hepatitis B vaccination (p=0.03). Knowledge of hospital areas regarding cleanliness among hospital workers was linked to providing cleanliness training according to job requirements (p=0.001).

Conclusion: Hospital A performed admirably in most areas but was found to need more human resources, with staff shortages, high turnover, and a lack of adherence to SOPs. To achieve optimum performance, existing and emerging technology must be integrated with sanitary worker preparation and career development; costs must be reduced.Keywords: Hospital environment, Infection control and disinfectants, Janitorial service, Training
Study of the Effect of Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors: Haq Umer Ul , Haq Sara , Nawaz Haq , Haq Rida , Hakim Farzana , Ud Din Qazi Ali Mohay
Published: March 2023

Objective: To assess the disease activity after treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in rheumatoid arthritis patients at a tertiary care hospital of Rawalpindi.

Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Rheumatology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Jun to Nov 2021.

Methodology: A total of 197 adult patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and with symptoms of dyspepsia were inducted into this study. First, the disease activity was measured considering parameters such as clinical swollen and tender joints count, disease activity scores 28(DAS-28), visual analogue scale (VAS) and laboratory parameters like erythrocyte sedimentation rate at the start as the baseline. Then, these were repeated after six months, and the differences between the two groups were compared.

Results: At the start of the study, patients who were positive for H. pylori had markedly more swollen and tender joint counts and raised ESR values than those in the negative group. In addition, the disease activity score of 28 and pain scores was markedly raised in the positive group. After H. pylori eradication, the H. pylori-positive patients differed significantly (p<0.001) from patients group negative for H. pylori infection in terms of improvement in DAS-28 score, visual analogue score and clinically. Laboratory indices like ESR showed significantly decreased values (p<0.001) in the H. pylori-treated group compared to those not infected with H. pylori.

Conclusion: From our results, it is suggested that H. pylori infection has a role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Comparison of Efficacy of Double Dose Oral Terbinafine versus Itraconazole in the Treatment of Dermatophyte Infections of Skin
Authors: Ali Umar Abdul , Iftikhar Nadia , Malik Naveed Akhtar , Hafeez Javeria , Bashir Uzma , Shahid Muhammad Waseem
Published: March 2023

Objective: To compare the efficacy of double-dose oral Terbinafine and Itraconazole in treating dermatophytic infections.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04880980).Place and Duration of Study: Department of Dermatology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Mar 2021 to Mar 2022.

Methodology: One hundred and twenty patients with dermatophyte infections of the skin (i.e., tinea corporis and cruris) diagnosed by clinical presentation and KOH mount were included in this study. After randomization, patients were divided  into two groups. Group-A was managed with double-dose oral Terbinafine, while Group-B was managed with double-dose oral Itraconazole. Clinical response and side effects were seen and recorded initially at two weeks and then at four weeks.Efficacy and adverse effects were compared in both groups at the end of four weeks.

Results: Out of 120 patients with dermatophyte infections of the skin included in the study, 59(49.2%) took double-dose oral Terbinafine while 61(50.8%) took double-dose oral Itraconazole after randomization. It was revealed that Itraconazole was more efficacious in achieving cure at the end of 4-weeks as compared to double dose Terbinafine (p-value=0.001), while adverse effects studied were not statistically significant or different in both the groups (p-value>0.005).

Conclusion: This randomized controlled trial showed that double dose oral Itraconazole was more efficacious in treating dermatophyte infections of the skin (i.e., Tinea corporis and cruris) compared to double dose oral Terbinafine. Adverse effects were minimal in both groups and were not specially related to any of these medications.
Superadded Bacterial Infections in COVID–19 Patients; Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Association with Serological Markers
Authors: Afzal Raja Kamran , Ali Saad , Ahmad Farooq , Salim Saira , Hanif Waqas , Saeed Muhammad Qamar
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of pathogens responsible for superadded bacterial infection in COVID-19 patients and correlate the association of these infections with serological markers.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of study: Department of Pathology, Combined Military Hospital, Multan Pakistan, from Jan to Dec 2021.

Methodology: A total of 290 patients having positive RT-PCR for SARS CoV-2 were included. All samples were processed per Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) protocols. API 20E and API 20NE were used for the identification of Gramnegative rods. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the modified Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method.Serological markers, including C-reactive protein (CRP), total leucocyte count (TLC) and serum Ferritin, were determined and compared for significance in positive and negative culture cases.Results: A total of 75 patients had positive bacterial cultures. Among these, 42(56%) were blood culture, 26(35 %) were respiratory culture and 7(9%) were urine culture. Commonly isolated organisms were Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, i.e., 23(31%), 20(27%), 13(17%), and 12(16%) respectively. CRP, TLC and S. ferritin were markedly raised in superadded bacterial infection compared to patients with COVID-19 infection only.

Conclusion: The frequency of superadded bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients is high. The pathogens isolated in these cases were multidrug-resistant, reflecting mostly hospital-acquired flora. The association of serological markers in depicting superadded infection is statistically significant and may be used to screen for superadded bacterial infection in COVID-19 patients.
Gossy-pibomas; Concealed Causes of an Acute Abdomen
Authors: Jaffri Tayyeba , Ben Mustafa Muhammad , Abdullah Hassam , Hussain Syed Shahzad , Riaz Syed Basit , Hyder Kanwal
Published: March 2023

Our case was a 30-year-old patient who had recently given birth via Caesarean Section two months before reporting to our hospital with pain abdomen as the chief complaint; her systemic examination, less abdominal tenderness and tachycardia, was unremarkable with only slightly raised TLC. The Diagnosis of Gossypiboma was made after a CT scan and laparotomy were done to remove the Gossypiboma with the surrounding fluid sent for culture and sensitivity test. She was kept post-operative on antibiotics and discharged after uneventful recovery.
Unusual Excessive Swelling of the Tongue after Calcium Acetate Ingestion: A Case Report
Authors: DAL Aleyna , TASLİDERE Bahadir
Published: March 2023

Common side effects of calcium acetate include increased blood calcium levels, nausea-vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue, while side effects of unknown incidence include "swelling". We present the case of an allergic reaction limited to tongue swelling alone, not showing other anaphylactic symptoms. Our case was a female patient who applied to the emergency department with the complaint of isolated tongue swelling three hours after using calcium acetate for treatment. It should be kept in mind that calcium acetate, a food additive, may cause this in patients with the complaint of isolated tongue swelling, but the cause of which cannot be determined.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ SỐNG THÊM TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ HỌNG MIỆNG CÓ TÌNH TRẠNG P16 DƯƠNG TÍNH TẠI BỆNH VIỆN K
Authors: Đỗ Hùng Kiên , Trần Thị Hậu
Published: March 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kết quả sống thêm và phân tích một số yếu tố tiên lượng trên bệnh nhân ung thư họng miệng có tình trạng p16 dương tính được chẩn đoán và điều trị tại bệnh viện K từ 09/2017 đến 09/2022. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Hồi cứu kết hợp tiến cứu 33 bệnh nhân ung thư họng miệng có tình trạng p16 dương tính được chẩn đoán và điều trị tại Bệnh viện K từ 09/2017 đến 09/2022. Kết quả: Tỷ lệ thời gian sống thêm toàn bộ thời điểm 3 năm và 5 năm lần lượt là 78,2% và 76,1%. Giai đoạn I-II có tỷ lệ sống thêm toàn bộ 5 năm là 86,2% cao hơn so nhóm giai đoạn III-IV là 67,9%, khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê với p=0,044. Toàn trạng ECOG 0-1 có tỷ lệ sống thêm toàn bộ 5 năm là 82,3% cao hơn so nhóm EOCG 2-3 là 66,8%, khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê với p=0,043. Các yếu tố nhóm tuổi, giới tính, độ mô học không ảnh hưởng đến tỷ lệ sống thêm 5 năm. Kết luận: Bệnh nhân ung thư biểu mô vảy vùng họng miệng có tình trạng p16 dương tính có tiên lượng tốt, tỷ lệ thời gian sống thêm toàn bộ thời điểm 5 năm là 76,1%. Giai đoạn bệnh và toàn trạng ECOG ảnh hưởng đến thời gian sống thêm toàn bộ của nhóm nghiên cứu.
Assimetria de informações e o rating soberano brasileiro na avaliação das Agências de Classificação de Risco
Authors: Nascimento Romário Rocha do , Costa Maurício Martins
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: analisar as assimetrias de informações no conteúdo dos relatórios sintéticos emitidos pelas Agências de Classificação de Risco (ACR) Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s e Fitch sobre o ratingsoberano brasileiro.
Método: realizou-se uma análise de conteúdo nos relatórios sintéticos das ACR com a finalidade de criar variáveis e categorias. Por meio da Análise de Correspondência (AC), objetivou-se essasmesmas variáveis de categorias em um espaço multidimensional para análise comparativa.
Originalidade/Relevância: o estudo mostra como a assimetria de informações entre credores e mutuários de títulos soberanos também pode ser precedida pelas próprias ACR quando disponibilizam para o mercado diferentes avaliações sobre um mesmo produto financeiro. O resultado mostra que assimetria de informações entre credores e mutuários não finda, apenas muda a fonte de informação.
Resultados: os resultados mostraram que, embora o teor das avaliações tenha sido negativo nas ACR, há assimetrias em categorias específicas. A Standard & Poor’s, por exemplo, foi a Agência que mais se destacou nas análises. Ela se difere das demais ACR e se posiciona mais livremente entre as categorias em anos distintos.
Contribuições Teóricas/Metodológicas: contribui com a integração de métodos qualitativos e quantitativos para ampliação de pesquisas sobre assimetria de informações das ACR. O estudo também analisa relatórios sintéticos, isto é, os mais acessíveis aos tomadores de decisão no mercado, mostrando que não é exclusiva a análise de relatórios complexos e dados robustos para analisar informações assimétricas. Além disso, explora resultados sobre assimetria de informações e soberano brasileiro, onde poucas abordagens e investigações teve enfoque no cenário acadêmico nacional.
Ensaio Sobre a Relação de Confiança e Mentoria entre Contadoras e Empreendedoras
Authors: Moreira Marcia Athayde , Andreassi Tales
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Discutir elementos que podem contribuir no aconselhamento realizado por contadoras às suas clientes, os quais têm se mostrado determinantes para o sucesso dos empreendimentos.
Abordagem teórica: Propôs-se a construção de um modelo conceitual para analisar a relação contadora-empreendedora, pautado em dois eixos-chave: a confiança existente entre as profissionais e as empreendedoras, e, a competência profissional, ambos plenamente refletidos no aconselhamento.
Resultados: Os elementos conceituais teorizados na pesquisa levaram a construção de proposições: 1. a relação de aconselhamento entre contadoras e proprietárias-gerentes de PMEs é favorecida pela confiança desenvolvida ao longo do tempo; 2. a relação de aconselhamento entre contadoras e proprietárias-gerentes de PMEs é favorecida pela competência demonstrada pelas contadoras ao longo do tempo; 3. o aconselhamento (mentoria) realizado por contadoras à proprietárias-gerentes de PMEs favorece a superação das barreiras ao empreendedorismo feminino rumo ao sucesso dos negócios; e, 4. sucesso nos negócios, no mundo empreendedor feminino, é traduzido por elementos subjetivos, como autonomia e capacidade de equilibrar família e trabalho.
Originalidade/Relevância: A literatura tem discutido o papel do contador como fonte de informação e aconselhamento gerencial, mas não buscou o gap teórico que vincula a atuação empreendedora de mulheres a partir do aconselhamento recebido (mentoria) de suas contadoras: aconselhamento de mulher para mulher.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Baseado em estudos sobre o empreendedorismo e as relações que o estimulam, este ensaio propõe novas formas de (re)pensar o papel dos profissionais de contabilidade no auxílio aos empreendedores, com ênfase nos elementos que caracterizam a postura feminina, tendo como objeto a díade contadora-empreendedora.
Temporary hard labor prisons in the penitentiary system of Russia at the beginning of the 20th century
Authors: Белова Н.А.
Published: March 2023

В статье исследуется комплекс вопросов, связанных с местом и ролью временных каторжных тюрем в отечественной пенитенциарной системе начала ХХ века. Предметом исследования является деятельность данного вида тюремных учреждений в рассматриваемый хронологический период. Цель настоящей публикации – изучение истории создания и особенностей функционирования временных каторжных тюрем в начале ХХ столетия. Методологическую основу статьи составили принципы историзма и объективности, философские, общенаучные и специальные исторические методы: диалектический, системный, анализ, синтез, обобщение, историко-генетический, историко-сравнительный, ретроспективный, хронологический, типологический. В результате проведенного исследования прослежена эволюция системы временных каторжных тюрем, функционировавших на территории Европейской России в изучаемый период, выявлены специфика и динамика развития данных пенитенциарных учреждений, особенности содержания в них политических и уголовных арестантов каторжного разряда, проанализированы основные проблемы, с которыми сталкивались эти тюрьмы, а также способы их решения. Сделан вывод о необходимости изучения исторического опыта деятельности временных каторжных тюрем, имеющего как теоретическую, так и практическую значимость.

The article examines a set of issues related to the place and role of temporary hard labor prisons in the domestic penitentiary system of the early twentieth century. The subject of the study is the activity of this type of prison institutions in the chronological period under consideration. The purpose of this publication is to study the history of the creation and features of the functioning of temporary hard labor prisons at the beginning of the 20th century. The methodological basis of the article was the principles of historicism and objectivity, philosophical, general scientific and special historical methods: dialectical, systemic, analysis, synthesis, generalization, historical-genetic, historical-comparative, retrospective, chronological, typological. As a result of the study, the evolution of the system of temporary hard labor prisons that functioned on the territory of European Russia in the period under study was traced, the specifics and dynamics of the development of these penitentiary institutions, the features of keeping political and criminal prisoners of the hard labor category in them were identified, the main problems these prisons faced were analyzed, as well as ways to solve them. It is concluded that it is necessary to study the historical experience of the activities of temporary hard labor prisons, which has both theoretical and practical significance.
On the concept of «penitentiary crimes»
Authors: Акчурин А.В.
Published: March 2023

В статье поднимается проблема доктринального понимания такого явления, как «пенитенциарные преступления». Само понятие активно используется в научном обиходе довольно длительное время, однако единообразного подхода к тому, каким содержанием его необходимо наполнять, до сегодняшнего дня так и не выработано. Констатируется доминирование криминологических исследований, касающихся предметной области. Вместе тем делается авторский вывод о том, что использование подходов ученых-криминологов к понятию «пенитенциарные преступления» с позиций криминалистической науки не представляется возможным. Обобщаются имеющиеся в научной и учебной литературе точки зрения относительно рассматриваемого понятия, выделяются основные подходы, определяющие его содержательное наполнение, формулируется собственное видение и предлагается авторское понятие «пенитенциарные преступления». Сформулированные выводы позволяют сформировать теоретические основы для применения понятия «пенитенциарные преступления» в криминалистических исследованиях, формируют исходные положения, на которых в дальнейшем могут строиться частные криминалистические методики расследования преступлений, совершаемых осужденными, подозреваемыми, обвиняемыми в исправительных учреждениях, следственных изоляторах.

In the article the author raises the problem of doctrinal understanding of such a phenomenon as "penitentiary crimes". The concept itself has been actively used in scientific everyday life for quite a long time, but a uniform approach to what content it needs to be filled with has not been developed to this day. The dominance of criminological research related to the subject area is stated. At the same time, the author concludes that it is not possible to use the approaches of criminologists to the concept of «penitentiary crimes» from the standpoint of forensic science. The points of view available in the scientific and educational literature regarding the concept under consideration are summarized. The main approaches that determine the content of the concept under consideration are singled out. The author formulated his own vision and proposed a concept of «penitentiary crimes». The formulated conclusions make it possible to form the theoretical foundations for the application of the concept of «penal crimes» in forensic research, form the starting points on which private forensic methods of investigating crimes committed by convicts, suspects, accused in correctional institutions, pre-trial detention centers can be built in the future.
A 258-year-long data set of temperature and precipitation fields for Switzerland since 1763
Authors: Imfeld Noemi , Pfister Lucas , Brugnara Yuri , Brönnimann Stefan
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Climate reconstructions give insights in monthly and seasonal climate variability in the past few hundred years. However, for understanding past extreme weather events and for relating them to impacts, for example through crop yield simulations or hydrological modelling, reconstructions on a weather timescale are needed. Here, we present a data set of 258 years of daily temperature and precipitation fields for Switzerland from 1763 to 2020. The data set was reconstructed with the analogue resampling method, which resamples meteorological fields for a historical period based on the most similar day in a reference period. These fields are subsequently improved with data assimilation for temperature and bias correction for precipitation. Even for an early period prior to 1800 with scarce data availability, we found good validation results for the temperature reconstruction especially in the Swiss Plateau. For the precipitation reconstruction, skills are considerably lower, which can be related to the few precipitation measurements available and the heterogeneous nature of precipitation. By means of a case study of the wet and cold years from 1769 to 1772, which triggered widespread famine across Europe, we show that this data set allows more detailed analyses than hitherto possible.
La escultura múltiple de Berrocal como “Un petit musée portable”. Il Cofanetto. Homenaje a “Romeo e Giulietta” en la ciudad de Verona (Opus 123), 1969-1975
Authors: López Rubiño David
Published: March 2023

Este artículo trata sobre las metodologías y el proceso creativo de Miguel Berrocal a través del análisis de una de sus esculturas múltiples, concretamente, Il Cofanetto. Homenaje a “Romeo e Giulietta” en la ciudad de Verona (Opus 123), 1969-1975. La hipótesis central de este trabajo relaciona esta obra con la configuración de un pequeño museo portátil autorreferencial análogo al planteamiento de la Boîte en Valise (1942) de Marcel Duchamp. Se trata de una aproximación no explorada hasta el momento, y cuyo análisis se sostiene en el estudio de fuentes primarias y directas. Se han podido analizar dibujos, anotaciones, planos y bocetos inéditos del propio artista, conservados en el centro de documentación de la Fundación Berrocal.
Spiritualitas Pelayanan dalam Model Kepemimpinan Pastoral Romo Janssen, CM
Authors: Selatang Fabianus , Hatmoko Tomas Lastari , Nugroho Gregorius Kukuh
Published: March 2023

Spiritualitas menyangkut dua hal yakni apa yang dilakukan dan apa yang diyakini oleh orang lain untuk dilakukan. Bagian pertama berkaitan dengan objek dari tindakan pelayanan dan kedua berkaitan dengan subjek pelayanan. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan spiritualitas pelayanan dalam model kepemimpinan pastoral Rm. Janssen, CM. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif, sedangkan metode pengumpulan datanya ialah melalui focus group discussion (FGD), wawancara, dan studi dokumenter. FGD dipandang sebagai metode yang tepat karena diskursus dan ‘shared opinion’ akan membuat validitas hasil penelitian ini lebih terjamin. FGD dan shared opinion memanfaatkan persepsi, pengalaman, dan kedalaman relasi antara para narasumber dan Rm. Janssen, CM. Wawancara dilakukan terhadap lima informan kunci. Ada pun, studi dokumenter berkaitan dengan dokumen dokumen yang mendukung data wawancara. Analisis data yang dipakai ialah memanfaatkan metode koding yang dikembangkan Saldaña. Data transkripsi FGD dan dari para informan akan diolah berdasarkan enam langkah koding. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa spritualitas pelayanan Rm. Janssen, CM tercermin dalam model kepemimpinan transformasional. Kepemimpinan transformasional melahirkan seperangkat keyakinan dan keyakinan itu sebagai dasar dalam melaksanakan pelayanan pastoral. Model kepemimpinan Rm. Janssen, CM merupakan seperangkat nilai. Nilai-nilai itu terungkap dalam pelayanan dan diwujudukan dalam cara hidup yang pasti. Penelitian ini memberikan sumbangan berarti bagi ilmu eklesiologi di Indonesia dan kepemimpinan pastoral secara umum.
Studi tentang Peran Sosial Sekolah di SD Kanisius Sorowajan Yogyakarta
Authors: Dian Purnama , Ningsih Emilya Tyas Wahyu , Mardinah Theresia
Published: March 2023

Sekolah merupakan tempat yang baik untuk mengembangkan masyarakat. Agar terbentuk masyarakat yang memiliki kepedulian sosial yang tinggi, hal tersebut dapat dimulai dengan cara mengembangkan sekolah yang ada di sekitarnya. Kerja sama antara warga masyarakat sekitar dan pemerhati pendidikan tersebut membuahkan hasil di daerah Sorowajan, Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk dapat mendeskripsikan tentang peran sosial SD Kanisius Sorowajan di tengah-tengah masyarakat. Lokasi penelitian dilaksanakan di SD Kanisius Sorowajan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus secara kualitatif. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara dan dokumentasi. Selanjutnya, data yang telah diperoleh dianalisis dengan teknik (in depth analysis) yaitu dengan meringkas, mengkategorikan, dan menginterpretasikan data menjadi narasi. Informan atau narasumber dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, siswa, guru, karyawan dari SD Kanisius Sorowajan dan warga masyarakat sekitar sekolah. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Bulan Mei hingga September 2022. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran sosial SD Kanisius Sorowajan bukan hanya berupa kegiatan sosial namun juga keterlibatan aktif sekolah dalam setiap aspek kehidupan masyarakat sekitar sekolah. Kegiatan sosial yang sudah dilaksanakan yaitu: menengok warga yang sakit, membagikan sembako bagi lansia, warga masyarakat yang terkena covid-19, warga mayarakat yang membutuhkan, melayat, doa bersama lintas agama dan ruwahan. Dukungan sekolah bagi masyarakat saat warga membutuhkan tempat untuk kegiatan pemuda, arisan RT, tirakatan, temu alumni, Sekolah Minggu, resepsi perkawinan, misa lingkungan setiap Selasa malam, dan lain-lain; sambil menyediakan pula tikar, sound system, maupun tenaga untuk membantu kegiatan perbaikan jalan.
IMPACTOS DO SETOR SUCROENERGÉTICO E ALTERNATIVAS PARA O CUSTO AMBIENTAL
Authors: De Arruda Appolinário Isabela Cristina , Benincasa Vidotti Maria
Published: March 2023

O Brasil é o maior produtor de cana de açúcar do mundo, e em decorrência dessa grande produção, se faz um uso intenso de defensivos e fertilizantes agrícolas. O resultado desses fatos, são os vários impactos ecossistêmicos que podem ser observados, como a mudança da paisagem original e a contaminação da água e do solo. O uso dos herbicidas e da vinhaça como fertilizante são regulamentados, entretanto a manipulação incorreta possui um elevado custo ambiental. Se utilizada em excesso, a vinhaça, pode causar contaminação do lençol freático, salinização do solo etc. A digestão deste subproduto gerando biogás aparece como uma alternativa para mitigar esses danos, além de produzir um produto com alto valor agregado. No passado era comum o uso de herbicidas com características de poluentes orgânicos persistentes, e, mesmo depois de décadas de sua proibição, ainda são encontrados em diversos níveis tróficos. O uso da biorremediação com fungos do gênero Phlebia, o fungo marinho Trichoderma sp. e a bactéria Pseudomonas aeruginosa L2-1, como medida de descontaminação do solo e da água, se mostrou eficiente e economicamente viável para tratar a contaminação por POP; e ao utilizar uma fonte de carbono alternativa obteve-se uma taxa de biodegradação ainda maior.  Diante do exposto, o presente estudo foi realizado através de pesquisa bibliográfica.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO TRATAMENTO DO CALDO EFICIÊNTE PARA A PRODUÇÃO DE AÇÚCAR
Authors: Aguiar Wilian Silva , Macri Rita de Cássia Vieira
Published: March 2023

A qualidade da matéria prima é o principal fator determinante para se produzir o açúcar cristal branco, e sua qualidade está diretamente relacionada a variedade da planta, condições de maturação e aos microrganismos presentes, dentre outros fatores. O objetivo deste trabalho é destacar a importância do tratamento do caldo para a produção de açúcar. Esse método consiste na clarificação do caldo, a fim de eliminar a maior parte das impurezas como terra, bagacilho, e compostos corantes que interferem diretamente na cor do produto final. Dentre as operações unitárias mais utilizadas pelas usinas de cana-de-açúcar, destaca-se a técnica de sulfitação e caleagem, pois são nessas etapas do processo que se obtém matéria-prima ideal para a produção de açúcar cristal branco. Nesse estudo por meio de revisão da literatura, foi possível compreender como funciona o processo de tratamento do caldo e sua importância para obtenção de açúcar cristal branco de qualidade.
DETERMINAÇÃO DO MATERIAL ISOLANTE IDEAL ENTRE A MANTA DE LÃ DE VIDRO E LÃ DE ROCHA PARA APLICAÇÕES NA INDÚSTRIA DE BIOENERGIA
Authors: Da Silva Diego Gouveia , Muniz Ventura Jr. Antonio
Published: March 2023

Já há alguns anos, em vários setores industriais no Brasil e no mundo o uso de caldeiras está presente. Sua função é queimar diversos tipos de combustíveis para transformar a água em vapor para que esse fluído seja usado para diversos fins.  A caldeira gera o vapor e distribuem em linhas de tubulações. Essas linhas de distribuição necessitam de isolação térmica para que a temperatura externa não influencie na temperatura do fluído. Os materiais mais usados para a isolação térmica dessas linhas e vapor são a lã de vidro e lã de rocha. Os dois materiais aplicados em isolamento nas caldeiras são pelas características de condutibilidade térmica, resistência a incêndio, durabilidade, disponibilidade e/ou escassez na natureza. Assim, concluiu-se que o uso da lã de rocha no processo de isolamento térmico em linhas de tubulações de distribuição de vapor em caldeiras, possui mais benefícios que contribuem para a diminuição de gastos com manutenções e aumenta a segurança dos processos industriais.
The current state of the population of the great cormorant within the floodplain of the Yertis river of Pavlodar region
Authors: Кабдолов Ж.Р. , Габдуллин Е.С. , Ибраев Д.О. , Турсунханов К.М. , Смаилов Р.Е.
Published: March 2023

Данная научно-исследовательская работа проведена по материалам научных исследований 2022 года. Исследования проводились в пойме реки Ертис в пределах Павлодарской области. Представлена физико-географическая характеристика Павлодарской области. По результатам научно-исследовательских подсчетов определен количественный состав популяции Большого баклана поймы реки Ертис. Описаны основные биологические показатели Большого баклана такие как длина и масса тела. Описана методика маршрутного учета популяции Большого баклана в пойме реки Ертис в пределах Павлодарской области. Целью настоящего исследования является определение численности бакланов поймы р. Ертис и методики их регулирования на территории особо охраняемой природной территории Павлодарской области. По итогам проведенных научно-исследовательских работ представлена методика подсчета Большого баклана и численность популяции баклана.
Research of functional literacy of middle school students in biology lessons
Authors:   Әлкей Марғұлан атындағы Павлодар педагогикалық университеті, Нурмаганбетова Г. А. , Кабиева С. Ж. , Шамхиева А. А.
Published: March 2023

Бұл зерттеу жұмысы 2022 жылы Павлодар қаласындағы дарынды балаларға арналған Абай атындағы гимназияда жүргізілді. Биология сабағында оқушылардың функционалдық сауаттылығын бағалау үшін 6, 8, 9 сыныптардағы 67 оқушыдан сауалнама алынды. Сауалнама нәтижесінде барлық мектеп оқушылары мәтінмен жұмыс істеу кезінде негізгі кілтті сөздерді бөліп көрсетуде, тақырыптың негізгі идеясын табуда қиындықтарға тап болатыны анықталды. 9-сынып оқушыларының оқылатын материалды іс жүзінде игеруге, зерттеушілік дағдыларын дамытуға көбірек көңіл бөлгенді қалайтындары белгілі болды. Жоғарыда аталған қиындықтарды шешу үшін биология сабағында оқушыларға тақырыптың мазмұнын түсінуге, оқушылардың пәнге деген қызығушылығын арттыруға, өздік жұмыстарына көп көңіл бөлуге, ғылыми-зерттеу жұмыстарына тартуға бағытталған тапсырмалар ұсынылды. Бұл тапсырмаға келесі әдістерді қолдану арқылы қол жеткізілді: «кілт сөздерді таңдау», «реттелген ассоциация әдісі», « артық сөзді алып тастау», «кеңістіктік таңбалау әдісі» т.б. Сонымен қатар, 9-сынып оқушыларының практикалық жұмысты орындау кезінде объектіні зерттеу ретін тұжырымдау және қажетті ақпаратты өз бетінше жинау дағдылары қалыптасты.
Incense from Sheba for the Jerusalem Temple
Authors: Vainstub Daniel
Published: March 2023

In Eilat Mazar’s excavations in the Ophel in Jerusalem, a partially preserved inscription engraved on the shoulder of a pithos was found in 2012 in a context dated to the 10th century BCE. Although close to a dozen interpretations of the inscription have been offered over time, its reading remains highly disputed. All of these interpretations consider the script to be Canaanite. In this study, it is argued that the inscription was engraved in the Ancient South Arabian script and that its language is Sabaean. The inscription reads “ ]šy ladanum 5.” The aromatic ladanum (Cistus ladaniferus), rendered as lḏn in the inscription, is most probably שׁ ְ חֵ לֶ ת (šǝḥēlet), the second component of incense according to Exod 30:34. The inscription was engraved before the locally made vessel was fired, leading to the conclusion that a Sabaean functionary entrusted with aromatic components of incense was active in Jerusalem by the time of King Solomon.
Capítulo 3. Universidad y emprendimiento. El reto de formar en management a graduados en comunicación
Authors: Puente Raquel , Medina Mercedes
Published: March 2023

El emprendimiento genera prosperidad y riqueza en los países, ya que impacta el desarrollo económico a través de la generación de nuevos empleos.  Por ello existen múltiples estudios para entender las variables que orientan a los estudiantes hacia el emprendimiento, tanto en el aprendizaje de habilidades como de conocimientos y adquisición de herramientas útiles para crear una empresa.  En este sentido, hay abundante literatura del impacto de la formación en el emprendimiento y la formación de nuevas empresas, encontrando un vínculo positivo entre ambas.  Pero poco se ha investigado acerca de cómo se relaciona la formación general del pregrado en comunicación y la propensión a iniciar un negocio.   Específicamente es importante entender el caso de graduados de comunicación y periodismo, que actualmente debido a la digitalización de los medios y el impacto de la pandemia, han encontrado menos empleo en las empresas de comunicación consolidadas. En muchos casos, convertirse en emprendedores ha sido la única salida posible para hacer frente a la crisis.  En este capítulo se explorará la formación en esta especialidad en la facultad de Comunicación de la Universidad de Navarra y su relación con la creación de nuevas empresas. Para ello, se ha realizado un estudio para conocer cuántos graduados han emprendido, identificar las dificultades encontradas a la hora de emprender y pensar cómo se podrían paliar esas dificultades desde la formación universitaria. El objetivo de este capítulo es reflexionar cómo mejorar la formación en pregrado en las áreas de periodismo y comunicación audiovisual para apoyar e incentivar de forma adecuada el emprendimiento de estos graduados.

Palabras clave: docencia, emprendimiento, comunicación, periodismo, universidad.
Capítulo 7. Hub: sueña, piensa, crea, cuenta. Una propuesta de valor al servicio de la comunidad universitaria
Authors: Solano Altaba María , Medina Núñez Marta
Published: March 2023

La necesidad de fomentar las prácticas profesionales en los alumnos de las titulaciones vinculadas con la Comunicación ha llevado a las universidades a buscar fórmulas creativas que mejoren la vinculación entre los estudiantes y su vida laboral. Una propuesta es la creación de espacios de simulación laboral bajo la tutela de profesores universitarios con experiencia profesional que puedan formar al mismo tiempo en cuestiones académicas y prácticas desde el primer día de carrera. De este modo, los entornos semiprofesionales en el ámbito universitario se convierten en un trampolín de partida para que los estudiantes lleguen mejor preparados a sus prácticas curriculares y extracurriculares.

Palabras clave: Prácticas en empresa, salidas profesionales, formación práctica, incubadora de talento.
Tuned In, Turned On: Exposure to Pornographic Materials as a Correlate of Early Sexual Initiation among Filipino Adolescents
Authors: Laguna Elma , Pagaduan Antonio Jesus III
Published: March 2023

This study tackles the issue of how the media affect the sexual behavior of people. Using data from the 2002 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality survey (YAFS3) and through bivariate and logistic regression analyses, it specifically examines the possible influence of exposure to pornographic media content on the Filipino adolescents’ sexual initiation. Results of the analyses show substantial level of premarital sex involvement among the youth, as well as a significant difference between the males’ and females’ level and timing of premarital sex. Findings also indicate that to a certain extent, exposure to pornographic media is indeed associated with early initiation into sex.
The Concept of the Superhero in Filipino Films
Authors: Flores Emil
Published: March 2023

This essay examines a number of Filipino superhero films (Captain Barbell, Darna and Lastikman) and how a uniquely American creation was “Filipinized,” taking into account the cultural and social aspects of the Pinoy superhero as demonstrated in the films. For the first time in Filipino film history, three superhero films were included in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival. While the producers were most likely following the popular trend in Hollywood, the films Fantastic Man, Captain Barbell, and Gagamboy, still reflect the Filipino longing for a hero to look up to. All films were big box-office hits. Just as 9/11 gave rise to the popularity of fantasy and superhero films in Hollywood, societal ills and the 2004 elections have fanned the flames of fantasy heroics in Filipino commercial films. While the American heroes (e.g. Captain Marvel, Superman, and Wonder Woman) have heavily influenced the Filipino superheroes, several aspects of Filipino culture and society are still evident in the films. It is also noteworthy that the comic book industry that created the superheroes is now experiencing a severe drop in popularity. Thus, film is now the medium that showcases the superheroes. The movie versions of these heroes have a history in film that is almost as long as the comic book versions, and modern audiences are more familiar with the movies than the comics.
The Philippine Guerilla Movement and Counterpropaganda During World War II
Authors: Mateo Florinda
Published: March 2023

This essay describes the forms of counterpropaganda of the guerilla movement during the Japanese Occupation particularly in the guerilla newspapers which were an integral part of the underground resistance movement. Combining historical research and content analysis of thre guerrilla newspapers in the Visayas where the resistance was the strongest — the Leyte Samar Free Philippines, The Coordinator and Ang Tigbatas — the study analyzes how the guerilla newspapers kept the Filipino people informed about war developments and boosted their morale. With their emphasis on news, the guerilla newspapers, despite their lack of polish and limited resources, effectively met the needs of the Filipinos and countered the massive Japanese propaganda machinery.
СЫЗЫКТУУ ЭМЕС СИНГУЛЯРДУУ КОЗГОЛГОН МАСЕЛЕНИ ЧЕЧҮҮНҮН КЭЭ БИР ӨЗГӨЧӨЛҮКТӨРҮ
Authors: Акматов Абдилазиз
Published: March 2023

Жумушта чыныгы сан огунда сингулярдык козголууга ээ болгон маселенин чечими дал келүүчү козголбогон маселенин чечимине умтулуусу көрсөтүлөт. Чечимди чыныгы окто баалоо мүмкүнчүлүгү сызыктуу эмес маселенин эсебинен келип чыгат. Туруктуу аралыктарды аныктоочу функциянын табиятына жараша сингулярдык козголгон сызыктуу эмес дифференциалдык теңдеменин чечими изилденүүчү аралыктар өзгөрөт. Ал жерде туруктуулук шартынын узартылышын мүнөздөөчү аралык жана эки жактуу туруктуу аралыктар пайда болот. Ошону менен бирге баштапкы чекитти тандоо менен сызыктуу эмес сингулярдык козголгон дифференциалдык теңдемелердин чечимин изилдөөчү туруктуу аралыктар жоюлуп кеткен учурда кездешет.
ПРИБЛИЖЕННО-АСИМПТОТИЧЕСКОЕ РЕШЕНИЕ СИНГУЛЯРНО ВОЗМУЩЕННОЙ ПЕРВОЙ КРАЕВОЙ ЗАДАЧИ ДЛЯ КОЛЬЦА
Authors: Халматов Анвар , Камилова Тургуной , Мамыталиева Нархан
Published: March 2023

В данной работе рассматривается неоднородная первая краевая задача, т.е. задача Дирихле в кольце для линейного неоднородного эллиптического уравнения второго порядка с двумя независимыми переменными содержащий малый параметр перед лапласианом. Потенциал уравнения является гладкой функцией в кольце. Нас интересует влияние малого параметра на решение задачи Дирихле в кольце, при стремлении малого параметра к нулю справа. Для построения приближенно-асимптотического решения применяем метод Вишика-Люстерника, так называемый метод погранслоя. Следует отметить, что первоначальные идеи обоснования техники асимптотического интегрирования линейных дифференциальных уравнений в частных производных принадлежит Гольденвайзеру. Гольденвайзер представил свою идею при анализе уравнения теории оболочек. Если погранслой в теории упругости называют краевым эффектом, то в физике высоких энергий называют скейлингом, а в теории управления это жесткие системы. В результате нами построено равномерное асимптотическое разложение решения первой краевой задачи в кольце по малому параметру до второго порядка точности. Указана скорость сходимости остаточного члена к нулю при малых значениях малого параметра.
EFFECTIVENESS OF DRAINLESS THYROIDECTOMY IN TERMS OF POSTOPERATIVE BLEEDING-A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: Naeem Muhammad , Qaviullah Mian  , Arshad Wajeeha , Mushtaq Ahmad  , Hakim Yasir
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of drainless thyroidectomy in terms of postoperative bleeding.
Subject and methods:
This randomized controlled trial was conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital on 40 patients from January 2019 to December 2019 after getting ethical approval from the hospital ethical committee. Two groups were allocated consisting of 20 patients, one with drainage and one without drainage, and were observed for bleeding during their stay in the hospital postoperatively. Data was collected using SPSS-21 to compare the effectiveness of both the procedures and the results were described in the form of tables.
 
 
 
Results:
The difference in complication rates was not significant in the two groups. In the drainless group, two cases of seroma (5%) were noted in both groups. One case of hematoma was observed in the drain group. No case of hematoma was reported in the drainless group.
Conclusion:
The use of drainless thyroidectomy can be justified based on the available data in this study where no bleeding was observed in the intervention group.
Keywords:
Thyroidectomy, drains, post-operative complications
EFFECT OF MANDIBULAR DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS ON AIRWAY IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT ANKYLOSIS
Authors: Rehman Atta Ur , Rehman Basheer , Ahmad Tariq , Khan Muslim , Shafi Hasan , Ali Farhad , Hira Ayaz  , Farrukh Jehan  , Neelofar Rehman  , Saira Bilal
Published: March 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to clinically and cephalometrically evaluate the pharyngeal airway following mandibular distraction osteogenesis in patients with TMJ ankylosis and retrognathic mandible.

Materials and Methods: A total of 10 patients were included in this study. These patients were thoroughly evaluated pre-operatively and post-operatively both clinically and radiologically using McNamara analysis allowing comparison of pre-op and post-op findings.

Results: Out of 10 patients seven were females while three were male (Mean age 13.40 ±5.358 SD). Mean pre-operative UPPER airway width was 6.20±3.155 SD as compared to mean Post-operative upper airway (7.30±2.907 SD) with a statistically significant p-value (0.003). Mean pre-operative LOWER airway width was 4.90±1.969 SD as compared to mean Post-operative lower airway (7.10±2.9282 SD) with a statistically non-significant p-value (0.013). There was a negative correlation between post-operative lower airway and age (r= -0.26, sig=0.48).

Conclusion: Mandibular distraction Osteogenesis can be used successfully in TMJ ankylosis patients with retrognathic mandible for the improvement of pharyngeal airway dimensions and relief from symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea due to decreased pharyngeal space.
BACTERIAL ISOLATES AND THEIR SENSITIVITY PATTERNS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS
Authors: Abbas Ghulam , Khan Hamza Ali , Iqbal Salim , Nabi Asif
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of common microorganisms (bacterial isolates) and their sensitivity and resistance patterns in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar from June 2020 to June 2021.  Two hundred and thirty-eight diabetic patients with foot ulcers were included in the study. Deep wound swabs were collected and sent to the microbiology laboratory for culture and sensitivity. The sensitivity patterns of different organisms were identified.
Results: One hundred and thirty-four out of 238 (56.3%) patients were male, and the remaining 104 (43.7%) were female. The mean age of the patients in our study was 57.12±9.58 (32-80) years. Cultures were positive in 216 out of 238 (91%). Gram-negative organisms were 175 (81%), while 41 (19%) were gram-positive bacteria. The common bacteria were Escherichia coli 99 (45.8%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 49 (22.7%), Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 36 (16.6%). The most effective antibiotics against gram-negative organisms were Meropenem (Sensitivity 97%), Amikacin (96%), Piperacillin-Tazobactam (95%), and Cefoperazone-Sulbactam (94%). The most effective antibiotics against Gram-Positive organisms were Vancomycin (Sensitivity 100%), Teicoplanin (100%), and Linezolid (95%). Antibiotics with higher rates of resistance included Doxycycline (89%), Clarithromycin (80%), and Co-Trimoxazole (78.7%).
Conclusion: Diabetic foot ulcers are frequently infected with a variety of organisms. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, and staphylococcus aureus are the primary (predominant) organisms. Meropenem, Amikacin, Cefoperazone-Sulbactam, and Piperacillin-Tazobactam Are The most effective antibiotics against Gram-Negative Bacteria, while Vancomycin, Teicoplanin, and Linezolid are effective against gram-positive bacteria.
Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, Foot Ulcer, Pus Culture, Bacteria, Antibiotic Sensitivity and Resistance
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF ORAL LEUKOPLAKIA AMONG SNUFF USERS AND NON-USERS
Authors: Naushin Tehmina , Khan Abbas Saleem , Ishfaq Muhammad , Bashir Nasiha , Iqbal Fatima , Hassan Mahmood ul
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To assess histopathological characteristics of oral leukoplakia among snuff users and non-users.
Material and methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at different hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study consisted of 60 cases of oral leukoplakia of which 30 were snuff users and 30 were non-users and histopathological features were assessed in both groups. SPSS 20 was used for the evaluation and analysis of the data.
Results: The observed mean age of the cases was 50.3 years. In snuff users, the mean age was 56.97 (SD+14.71) while in non-users the mean age was 47.43 (SD+13.44). In snuff users, dysplasia 9/30 (30%) was the most common histopathological feature. The relationship between dysplasia in snuff users and non-users was found to be statistically significant with a p-value of 0.04.
Conclusion: It is concluded from the present study that oral leukoplakia showed a wide range of histopathological features and these variants exist even among snuff users however the cases of dysplasia are high in snuff users than non-users which shows a greater potential for conversion of oral leukoplakia into malignancy in snuff users.
Keywords: Oral leukoplakia, Dysplasia, Hyperplasia, Hyperkeratosis