bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sapiencjalne przejście od "przymierza" do "przyjaźni z Bogiem"
Authors: Poniży Bogdan
Published: July 2022

Zu Beginn des Neuen Testaments entsteht in die Diaspora in Alexandrien Sophia Salomonos. Im Buch der Weisheit treffen sich die semitische Kultur des Bildes und die griechische Kultur der Begriffe. Der Autor berücksichtigt sowohl die traditionell Denkenden als auch ist offen auf die hellenistische Welt. Dieses Verwurzeln – Sein in der Geschichte mit der Offenheit gegenüber der ganzen Menschheit hat in der Darstellung des Bundes seinen Ausdruck gefunden. Im ersten Teil (1,1-6,21) und im dritten (Weish 10,1-19,22) verwendet der Autor den Begriff berith, im zweiten (6,21-9, 18), benutzt er den fuer damalige Kultur bedeutungsvollen Begriff philia. Durch die Anwendung von Antonomasie behandelt der Autor des Bundes der Weisheit die geschichtlichen Erfahrungen als die Typen von universellen Handlungen. Der Universalismus des Buches der Weisheit übernimmt das Neue Testament, besonders de Apostel der Voelker.
Kobiety w genealogii Jezusa (Mt 1,1-17)
Authors: Malina Artur
Published: July 2022

Mateusz łączy historię Jezusa i orędzie Starego Testamentu, aby ukazać jeden spójny plan Boży (potrójne powtórzenie czternastu pokoleń), który obejmuje całość zagmatwanej ludzkiej historii (imiona zawarte w genealogii wskazują na kręte drogi życia bohaterów). Wzmianki o kobietach, z drugiej strony, wprowadzają temat, który będzie się rozwijał od samego początku narracji: sprawiedliwy wypełnia wolę Bożą także wbrew swoim planom i projektom. Przykład małżonka Maryi, Józefa, pokazuje, że także w historii opisywanej na kartach NT każda relacja z Bogiem musi być budowana na sprawiedliwości. Przegląd różnych terminów związanych ze sprawiedliwością potwierdza, że obecność kobiet w genealogiach podkreśla wagę tematu, który należy do teologicznego rdzenia Ewangelii Mateusza.
Koncepcja modlitwy integralnej według Orygenesa
Authors: Szram Mariusz
Published: July 2022

The analysis of nature and structure of Christian prayer in Origen’s treatise De oratione (about 234), presented in this article, shows that this opuscule can be considered as a synthesis of the theory of prayer, but it doesn’t contain its decisive and precise conception. Following St. Paul’s teaching (1 Tm 2:1) Origen distinguishes four kinds of prayer: petition, thanksgiving, propitiation and adoration; but in the same time he is convinced that in practice they can’t be separated, because they form an integral act of prayer. For instance, propitiatory prayer can’t form separate prayer, but it is necessary condition of the preparation to each prayer. Origen’s conception was continued in the Latin Church in 5th century by John Cassian and it became base for the later development of the theology of prayer.
Doksologie Apokalipsy jako model modlitwy uwielbienia
Authors: Podeszwa Paweł
Published: July 2022

The article addresses the question of doxologies as found in the Apocalypse. The proposed analysis comprises of three principal parts. The first element was to characterize doxology as biblical prayer of worship to God. It was then followed by the description of eight doxologies present in the last Book of the New Testament (1:5b-6; 4:8-11; 5:9-14; 7:9-12; 11:15-18; 15:3-4; 16:5-7; 19:1-8), which are a paradigm for Christian prayer of worship, in particular communal prayer, considered in the last point of the deliberations. The examined doxologies of the Apocalypse confirm thoroughly the liturgical character of the last Book of the New Testament. They are an unceasing hymn of the Church, which gathers to worship, with powerful voice, its Creator and Savior. Thus it invariably recognizes the great gifts of God, accepting them and letting them bear fruit in the life of a community and individual believers. The Church fulfills its priestly mission and prepares to reign with God. The doxologies of the Apocalypse become then a significant “handbook” in the school of prayer of the New Testament.
Some geometric properties of certain families of q-Bessel functions
Authors: Aktas I. , U Din M.
Published: July 2022

In this paper, we are mainly interested in finding sufficient conditions for the q-close-to-convexity of certain families of q-Bessel functions with respect to certain functions in the open unit disk. The strong convexity and strong star likeness of the same functions are also part of our investigation.
Geometry of Kenmotsu manifolds admitting Z-tensor
Authors: Barman A. , Unal I.
Published: July 2022

The object of this paper is to study Kenmotsu manifolds admitting Z−tensor, which is a generalization of Einstein tensor that comes from general relativity. We define a special type of quarter-symmetric non-metric ϕ and η-connection on a Kenmotsu manifold and we examine some geometric properties of such manifolds with Z−tensor. Some semi-symmetry conditions related to Z−tensor are studied on Kenmotsu manifolds and finally, we observe our results on a 5-dimensional Kenmotsu manifold.
Study of the needs and pharmaceutical provision of patients with diabetes during time of state of martial law
Authors: Власенко І. О. , Комаріда О. О. , Давтян Л. Л.
Published: July 2022

Military action is a global health problem. Disruption of health care and inadequate pharmaceutical provision can lead to serious complications and even death of the patient, making the population particularly vulnerable. Emergency care always focuses on injuries, infectious diseases and other acute conditions, and chronic diseases, including diabetes, have historically been a low priority.

The aim of the work was to study the needs and problems of patients with diabetes, which arose during the martial law in the dynamics and to outline the main aspects of recommendations for improving the treatment of patients with diabetes in humanitarian crisis.

Materials and methods. The analysis of the needs and problems of patients with diabetes was studied by a questionnaire (February‒May 2022). People with diabetes and members of their families took part in the study. Relevant official documents and international recommendations about providing diabetic care to the population during crisis situations are analyzed. Content analysis, bibliosemantic, analytical, generalizing analyzes were used.

The studied needs and problems of patients with diabetes during martial law and their dynamics depending on time. Restrictions on medical care and rapid resumption of the pharmacy, which released, including insulin, have been established. The dynamics of actions on medical and pharmaceutical provision of patients with diabetes were analyzed, which showed that the health care system was not ready for martial law, but the Government took urgent appropriate actions on medical and pharmaceutical provision of patients with diabetes, which allowed to provide continuous treatment of patients with diabetes. The acute problem of not being able to supply the necessary drugs, including insulin, clean water, food to the occupied territories, creates a critical situation for the population in these regions, including those with diabetes, which can be fatal.

Based on the elaboration of international documents, the main aspects of recommendations for improving the medical and pharmaceutical provision of patients with diabetes in emergencies are outlined.
a KAJIAN KANDUNGAN HARA PADA BEBERAPA PENGGUNAAN LAHAN PERKEBUNAN DI KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: OKALIA DENO
Published: July 2022

Penggunaan berbagai lahan berpengaruh terhadap sifat kimia tanah terutama dengan keberadaan bahan organik tanah dan hara yang berbeda.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kandungan hara pada berbagai penggunaan lahan perkebunan di kabupaten Kuantan singingi. Penelitian ini telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan   metode survai. Sampel tanah diambil berdasarkan penggunaan lahan yaitu: a.Hutan primer (hutan lindung Sentajoraya), b.Perkebunan kelapa sawit selama 2 tahun,  c.Perkebunan kelapa sawit selama 4 tahun, d.Perkebunan kelapa sawit selama 6 tahun, e.Perkebunan karet selama 2 tahun, f.Perkebunan karet selama 4 tahun, g.Perkebunan karet selama 6 tahun. Berdasarkan penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh beberapa penggunaan  lahan hutan, perkebunan kelapa sawit dan karet yang menunjukan terjadinya perubahan sifat kimia tanah diantaranya: kandungan Nilai C-organik pada tanah hutan 3,30% (kriteria tinggi), lahan kelapa sawit 1,53% - 2,47% (rendah sampai sedang), dan perkebunan karet 0,82% -2,78% (sangat rendah sampai sedang). Nilai Nitrogen (N) tanah pada lahan hutan 0,39%N (kriteria sedang), lahan kelapa sawit tanah menjadi 0,15- 0,23% (rendah sampai sedang), dan perkebunan karet menjadi 0,09% -0,24% (sangat rendah sampai sedang). Nilai analisis fosfor (P)  pada tanah hutan 19,80 ppm (sedang), perkebunan kelapa sawit menjadi 14,55% P  (umur 6 tahun) ppm - 16,47 (umur 2 tahun) ppm  kategori rendah sampai sedang, perkebunan karet (P) tanah menjadi 12,67 (umur 2 tahun) ppm - 18,20 (umur 4 tahun)  ppm kategori rendah sampai sedang. Nilai analisis K-dd tanah pada lahan hutan 0,65 me/100 gr kategori  tinggi, perkebunan kelapa sawit 0,42 (umur 2 tahun) me/gr - 0,54 (umur 4 tahun) me/gr kategori sedang,dan perkebunan karet menjadi 0,39 (umur 2 tahun) me/gr sampai dengan 0,62 (umur 4 tahun) me/gr kategori sedang sampai tinggi.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARU BERBASIS WEB (STUDI KASUS : SMK DR INDRA ADNAN INDRAGIRI COLLAGE)
Authors: Muhammad Bambang Iswanto  , Ilyas  , Yunita Fitri
Published: July 2022

Pendidikan sangat penting bagi setiap orang. Pendidikan secara umum diartikan sebagai proses kehidupan dalam mengembangkan setiap individu untuk berkembang dan mampu hidup. Pertama kali kita mendapatkan pendidikan di lingkungan keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat, di sekolah tanpa siswa, suatu lembaga pendidikan tidak dapat menjalankan fungsinya untuk memberikan pelayanan pendidikan kepada masyarakat. Setiap lembaga pendidikan berupaya untuk memperoleh siswa setiap tahun ajaran baru melalui penerimaan siswa baru khususnya SMK Indra Adnan Indragiri KULIAH, berdasarkan hal tersebut maka diperlukan sistem informasi penerimaan siswa baru berbasis web. Pada masa pandemi sangat diperlukan penerimaan mahasiswa baru berbasis online dalam perkembangannya, dipilih metode Waterfall sebagai alur pemikiran dan untuk analisis menggunakan PIECES, dalam perancangan sistem menggunakan UML (Unified Modeling Language). Dengan diterapkannya sistem informasi penerimaan mahasiswa baru berbasis web ini bertujuan untuk memberikan kemudahan dalam penerimaan mahasiswa baru agar dapat dijangkau secara luas dan mengikuti era saat ini.
SISTEM INFORMASI DESA SIALANG PANJANG KECAMATAN TEMBILAHAN HULU BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Disnasari Rita , Rasyid Ridha Muh.
Published: July 2022

Until now, the Sialang Panjang Village Office does not yet have a special system to assist office staff in providing services to the community. However, there are several reasons why the Sialang Panjang Village Office wants a village system. These reasons include: they do not have a special program that is integrated into the database in terms of community population administration, besides the need for information for the local village community and the wider community is very large, many village communities do not know about village potential, village statistics, and the latest information. village. To overcome this, we need a software development process in the form of a Sialang Panjang Village Information System. The processes carried out are requirements analysis, system design, system implementation, system testing and system maintenance. The development method used is the waterfall method, while the analytical method used is the pieces method which can be a reference in building an information system for the village of Silang Panjang. UML (Unified Modeling Language) as a system modeling language, PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) as a programming language and MySQL database. Then for system testing using black-box testing, white-box testing and questionnaires. With this village information system, it will be able to assist village office staff in providing services to the community and make it easier for the community to take care of population administration and obtain information.

Keywords: Web-Based Information System, Village Service, Sialang Panjang Village
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM LAYANAN KONSULTASI BANTUAN HUKUM PADA BAGIAN HUKUM SEKRETARIAT DAERAH KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Rianto Bayu , Yunita Fitri , Sari Riska , Muni Abdul
Published: July 2022

Until now, the Legal Division of the Regional Secretariat, specifically the Legal Aid Sub-Section, the Legal Division of the Regional Secretariat of Indragiri Hilir Regency, does not yet have a special system that assists the Legal Aid Sub-Division in providing Legal Aid Consultation services to Regional/Village Apparatus. In addition, there are several reasons that cause the Legal Aid Sub-Section to want a Web-based Legal Aid Consultation Service System. These reasons include: the implementation of direct consultation by coming to the office of the Legal Division of the Regional Secretariat, especially in the Legal Aid Sub-Section, it is deemed less effective for Regional/Village Apparatuses who are constrained by distance and time, and the difficulty of finding a consultation data recap due to the absence of a consultation data recap. Regional/Village Apparatus. To overcome these problems, a software development process is needed in the form of a Legal Aid Consultation Service System. The processes carried out are literature study, identification of needs, design or design, implementation or coding, testing or testing. The system development method used is the Waterfall method, while the analytical method used is the PIECES method which can be a reference in building a Legal Aid Consultation Service System at the Legal Section of the Regional Secretariat of Indragiri Hilir Regency. The modeling system used is a web-based UML (Unified Modeling Language) modeling language with PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) programming language and Mysql database. As for software testing using blackbox testing, white box testing and questionnaire testing. With the Legal Aid Consultation Service System, it will be able to assist and facilitate Regional/Village Apparatuses in Indragiri Hilir Regency to carry out the Legal Consultation process through the System as well as for the Legal Aid Sub Division at the Legal Section of the Regional Secretariat of Indragiri Hilir Regency, it will be easy to search for consultation data recaps. carried out by the Regional/Village Apparatus in Indragiri Hilir Regency.
SISTEM JUAL BELI BERBASIS E-COMMERCE PADA UNIT BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA (BUMDESA) DI DESA BAGAN JAYA
Authors: Satrio Ramiko Angger
Published: July 2022

Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDesa) merupakan lembaga usaha desa yang dikelola oleh masyarakat dan pemerintahan desa dalam upaya memperkuat perekonomian desa dan dibentuk berdasarkan kebutuhan dan potensi desa. Metode yang di gunakan dalam pengembangan sistem ini adalah metode waterfall. Metode waterfall ini meliputi beberapa tahapan yaitu: perencanaan, analisis kebutuhan, desain, implementasi, pengujian. hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka didapatkan proses yang terjadi pada sistem yang telah dibangun adalah dimulai dari admin login dan melaukan proes penambahan produk, users, dan category dari sistem e-commerce BUMDesa. Dengan adanya sistem jual beli berbasis e-commerce ini staf BUMDesa Tunas Jaya dapat lebih mudah dalam melakukan mengelola data unit dan penjualan. Selain itu data yang terkomputerisasi dapat meminimalisir terjadinya kehilangan data seperti riwayat penjualan, dan data transaksi penjualan hal ini dikarnakan data yang telah tersimpan di database sehingga dapat digunakan kapan saja.
A Pilot Study of Developing an Infant Sucking Tester Instrument
Authors:   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Dehghan Mehdi , Seyedkalateh Payam ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Akbarian-Rad Zahra ,   Non-communicable Pediatric Disease Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Haghshenas Mojaveri Mohsen ,   Non-communicable Pediatric Disease Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Khafri Soraya ,   Department Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Ahmadi Akram ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Published: July 2022

Objectives: Most preterm infants experience oral feeding disorder. Sucking is the most appropriate way for oral feeding, but it may be immature in preterm infants. Regarding the increased risk of feeding problems in preterm infants, investigating and monitoring their sucking patterns to present appropriate and timely intervention is recommended The current research aimed to report the design of an instrument for measuring the suction pressure in preterm infants through a pilot study. We also checked the validity and reliability of the instrument. Methods: A pilot study was conducted to measure the validity and reliability of this instrument. First, the instrument was developed, and in the next step, discriminant validity, test-retest reliability, and comparison in terms of sex were investigated by measuring the suction pressure of 20 full-term and 15 preterm infants. The Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon test were used to establish the discriminant validity, comparison in terms of sex, and test-retest reliability in SPSS v. 23 software. Results: Two groups showed a significant difference in the suction pressure (P<0.001) to support the discriminant validity of the instrument. We obtained satisfactory values for the test-retest reliability in two groups (r=0.97, P<0.001). Boys and girls did not significantly differ between full-term (P=0.9) and preterm infants groups (P=0.5). Discussion: Performing the pilot study on 35 infants through an infant sucker tester proved the instrument’s discriminant validity and test-retest reliability. However, conducting the studies with a larger sample size is essential to make this instrument available commercially.
Implementing Undergraduate Research in an Online Gateway Political Science Course (Dataset)
Authors:   Kennesaw State University, LeFebvre Rebecca
Published: July 2022

Introductory political science courses are usually considered Gateway courses to student success in college, yet those courses often use minimal high impact practices. This study investigates a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) as a means to increase students’ self-assessed learning gains and motivation to acquire critical thinking skills. This study used a quasi-experiment across two online sections of POLS 1101, American Government, taught at a large public Southeastern university. The experimental section made use of a CURE, and the control section did not. Pre- and post- surveys indicated significant differences in self-assessed learning gains. The section with the CURE showed more confidence and a better understanding of political science. No difference was found in motivation for acquiring critical thinking skills.
Who is the Weakest Link? A Network Vulnerability Analysis Using a Congested Transport Assignment
Authors: Cats Oded , Shelat Sanmay
Published: July 2022

We propose a user-equilibrium congested transit assignment model for a full-scan network vulnerability analysis by relying on the computations of network science indicators for infrastructure and service graphs. Model output include line-specific passenger loads. Furthermore, we propose a link criticality indicator for measuring the spatial extent of spill-over effects of link closures. In the case of the Amsterdam a disruption on the most critical link in the peak period induces 1,000 passenger-hours loss and a disruption spill overs on average to more than seven other links. Betweenness centrality and passenger loads do not offer good proxies for assessing link criticality.
A Review of Anti-hyperglycemic Effects of Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii)
Authors: Sanmugarajah Vinotha , Rajkumar Gowri
Published: July 2022

Diabetes mellitus is becoming a metabolic disease that is defined by the level of hyperglycemia. Nowadays, it has a serious threat to public healthiness in throughout the world. Constituents and extracts isolated from diverse natural resources, mainly plants, have constantly been a rich store for controlling and treating diabetes problems. Numerous researches are ongoing to identify the suitable traditional medical drugs, medicinal herbs, and resources for managing this condition. Murraya koenigii Spreng (family Rutaceae) is commonly known as a ‘curry leaf tree’ locally. It is widely scattered in India and Sri Lanka, and leaves are commonly used for cooking. And also mainly used for various health conditions such as diabetes, anemia, diarrhea, and others. The present review aimed to critically review the anti-hyperglycemic effect of the M. koenigii based on the review, in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies. Based on this review, the M. koenigii possess flavonoids, phenols, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, and cardiac glycosides. It has shown a potential anti-hyperglycemic effect on induced diabetic rats. This review reported the potential of M. koenigii and its extract to be a high-value dietary product in terms of its anti-hyperglycemic effects and industrial profits. Therefore, the present review supports the researchers and readers/users to realize the importance of using M. koenigii in managing diabetes mellitus. Further, this review provides a valuable document for future scientific-related clinical trials in diabetic patients.
Medical Treatment of Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy- Study of 50 cases
Authors: Matin MA , Kalam Azad Md Abul , Hasan Masud Bin , Haque Muhammad Mahmudul , Akhter Tanjhila
Published: July 2022

Objective: To examine the efficacy of combined use of intranasal steroids, antibiotics and monteleukast for improving adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
Materials and Methods: This prospective study was done at Bangladesh ENT Hospital, Dhaka from January 2020 to June 2021. 50 children were included with primary symptoms of mouth breathing, snoring and sleep disturbances. X-ray soft tissue nasopharynx lateral view was done before and after treatment for comparison. All were prescribed intranasal fluticasone, phenoxymethyl penicillin and monteleukast for 3 months and followed up after completion of 3 months treatment.
Results: The age of the children ranged from 2-12 years with mean age 5.4 years. There were 30 female and 20 male with female male ratio 3:2. 30 patients (60%) got complete relief of primary symptoms, 12patients (24%) got moderate improvement of symptoms and 8(16%) patients got no benefit of medical treatment and referred for surgery.
Conclusion: Intranasal steroid along with oral penicillin and monteleukast are effective reducing size of adenotonsillar hypertrophy, relieving symptoms and reducing the need for surgery.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 16-21
Middle Ear Pressure Changes after Adenotonsillectomy and Myringotomy in Patients with Otitis Media with Effusion
Authors: Rahman SM Azizur , Hossain Md Delwar , Alam KM Nurul , Khan Saif Rahman , Sarkar Palash Chandra
Published: July 2022

Background: Otitis media with effusion(OME) is a common ear problem among children characterized by accumulation of secretion in the middle ear. The pathophysiology of OME is negative pressure due to eustachian tube dysfunction. In children adenoid enlargement is associated with enlargement of the tonsils. Surgical treatment is advocated when conservative treatment fails. Surgical treatment consists of adenotonsillectomy with myringotomy. Negative middle ear pressure is expected to improve after surgical intervention.
Objectives: To see the pressure changes after surgical treatment of OME.
Methods: Among 68 subjects with OME, 88 ears were operated. Adenotonsillectomy was done in all subjects. In addition myringotomy was done in 65 ears and myringotomy with grommet insertion was done in 23 ears. In post-operative period all patient were followed up at end of 1 month, 3 month and 6 month with tympanometry.
Results: Pre operatively type B tympanogram was 67(76.13%) whereas type Atympanogram was 0(0%). At end of 6 month type A curve was 49(61.27%) and type B tympanogram was 9(11.25%) that indicates improvement of middle ear function after operation.
Conclusion: Tympanometric improvement was significant after 6 month of surgery.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 22-28
Early and Late Complications after Thyroid Surgery: A Retrospective Study in 163 Patients
Authors: Atikuzzaman Kazi , Rahman Mushfiqur , Roy Ripon Kumar
Published: July 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the early and late (6 months after surgery) complications in patients undergoing thyroid surgery.
Material & methods: A retrospective study was done from January 2015 to December 2019 in the Department of ENT & Head Neck Surgery, Enam Medical College & Hospital. One hundred and sixty three patients with both benign & malignant thyroid disease underwent surgical treatment was selected for this study. Patients were followed up for six months and peroperative & postoperative complications were evaluated.
Results: Out of 163 patients 132(80.9%) cases were benign and 31(19.1%) cases were malignant. Total thyroidectomy was done in 71(43.56%) patients and hemithyroidectomy was done in 82(50.3%) patients and 10(6.13%) patients had other thyroid surgery. 29(17.80%) patients develop complications after thyroid surgery. Most common post operative complication was hypoparathyroidism with a incidence of 17(10.43%). 15(9.20%) patients developed temporary hypocalcaemia and 2(1.23%) patients developed permanent hypocalcaemia. Others complications were recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy 2(1.23%), superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) palsy 3(1.84%), wound infection 2(1.23%), haematoma 1(0.61%) and hypertrophied scar 4(2.45%).
Conclusion: Hypocalcaemia was the most frequent post-thyroidectomy complication, while voice change, seroma, haematoma, wound infection and hypertrophied scar are additional complications. Surgeons have to pay attention to curtail the complications during thyroid surgery.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 50-55
Complications and Management of Neck Space Infection
Authors: Mannan Md Mahedi , Arifuzzaman Md , Khan AF Mohiuddin , Hossain Sabrina , Sultan Saad , Mamun Abdullah Al
Published: July 2022

Background: Neck Space Infections are serious and common diseases that involve several spaces in the neck. Deep neck space infections can be life threatening in diabetic, immunocompromised and elderly patients and special attention should therefore be given to these groups.
Objectives: This study was conducted to assess complications of deep neck space infections and its management, etiology, risk factors, presentation, spaces affected and complications among patients admitted in Department of ENT and Head- Neck Surgery in Dhaka Medical College & Hospital.
Methods: This was a Cross Sectional Study conducted in the ENT and Head- Neck Surgery Department, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital from January 2016 to June 2016. A total of 150 patients were included who fulfill the selection criteria. Purposive sampling was used to collect data. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 21.
Results: More than half of the patients (53.30%) came from middle class. Diabetes Mellitus was the most common risk factor (74.5%). Almost all patients presented with neck pain followed by neck swelling, dysphagia, fever and trismus. Organism isolated from drainage fluid was polymicrobial. Streptococcus (51.34%) and staphylococcus (18.60%) were most common organisms isolated. Airway was secured first and then high doses of antibiotics, immediate surgical drainage under local anesthesia were done in 130 (86%) patients. Commonly used antibiotics were ceftriaxone 132(82%), Metronidazole 113(75%) and flucloxacillin 98(65%). Complications were recorded in 55 patients. Most common was airway complication 40(73%). Tracheostomy was done in 17(11.33%) patients. Mortality occurred in 17(11.33%) patients.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and management is essential to prevent complications. Odontogenic infections, poor oral hygiene, lack of nutrition, smoking and tobacco chewing, DM were associated with neck space infection and we can prevent & control those factors.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 56-61
Demographic Distribution of Head-Neck Carcinoma of ENT Oncology Department of NICRH in 2020
Authors: Karim Md Abdul , Mahmud Md Khalid , Khan Md Saif Rahman , Zafar Md Hasan , Ali Mohammad
Published: July 2022

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) comprises a diverse group of oncological entities, originating from various tissue types and organ localizations, situated in the topographical regions of the head and neck (H&N). This single institution retrospective study was aimed at establishing the HNC patient geographic & demographics and categorizing the individual incidence of H&N malignancies, regarding their organ of origin.
Objectives: To identify the age Distribution, Occupation, Disease Specific Gender Distribution, Disease Incidence of different types of Head-Neck Cancer according to geography of Bangladesh.
Methods: This retrospective data analysis to asses age, occupation, Disease Specific Gender Distribution, Disease Incidence of different types of Head-Neck Cancer diagnosis, using medical records data of 3047 Head & Neck Cancer patients from National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital designated cancer center in Bangladesh in 2020. All new cases of Head- Neck Cancer patients attend in ENT Oncology Department included in this study. Old cases, who were attend for follow up excluded from study.
Results: Total 3047 new patients were included. Thyroid Carcinoma 365(12%), Sinonasal 212(7%), Salivary gland Carcinoma 121(4%), Oral Cavity 303(9.9%), Oropharyngeal Carcinoma 243(8%), Hypopharynx 457(15%), Larynx 761(25%), Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma 91 (3%), Carcinoma Unknown Primary 304(10%), Lymphoma 154(5.1%), Others 36(3.2%). Male: Female 3:2.
Conclusion: Head & Neck Cancer (HNC) is common cancer in Bangladesh. Functional & cosmetic deformities occur in head & neck cancer. The reported single institution results appear representative of the national incidence and characteristics of HNC.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 68-77
Pattern of Malignancy in Thyroid Swelling
Authors: Hossen Md Iqbal , Kazi Md Milon , Jonaed Fazle Elahi , Hurain Kamrun Nahar , Hafiz Md Abdul , Anjum Suraiya Sharmin
Published: July 2022

Background: Incidence of thyroid malignancy is increasing day by day in thyroid swelling. The exact cause of cancer is not known. But there are few predisposing factors in genesis of thyroid malignancy such as age, sex, geographical distribution, familial predisposition, radiation exposure, pre-existing thyroid disease. Papillary thyroid carcinoma is most common among all thyroid malignancy with high incidence of lymph node metastasis. The aim of this study is to find out the pattern of malignancy in thyroid swelling.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done in department of Otolaryngology- Head neck surgery; Dhaka Medical College Hospital for 6 months. 50 Patients with thyroid swelling undergone operative management were included.
Results: Results of this study showed that the highest numbers of patients were in 31-40 years of age group numbering 20 (40%). There were 42 females comprising 84% and males comprising 8 (16%) with female to male ratio 5.25:1. Among the thyroid swelling 35 (70%) cases were solid & 15 (30%) cases were cystic and 38 cases were non-neoplastic and 12 cases were neoplastic. Among the 12 cases 7 cases were malignant. Papillary carcinoma was predominant having 6 (85.7%) cases and Follicular carcinoma was in 1 (14.28%) case and out of 7 cases metastatic cervical lymph node was in 1 (14.28%) case which was from papillary carcinoma.
Conclusion: Incidence of thyroid malignancy in thyroid swellings is high. Male patients with thyroid swelling has more chance of thyroid malignancy and papillary thyroid carcinoma is the commonest of all thyroid malignancy with cervical neck node metastasis.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 78-83
Clinicopathological Study of Salivary Gland Tumours
Authors: Islam Rashedul , Arefin Mostafa Kamal , Islam Md Nazmul , Fakir Md Abu Yusuf , Rumi Shaikh Nurul Fattah
Published: July 2022

Background: Salivary gland tumours are relatively uncommon and constitute 3% to 10% of all head & neck neoplasms. The majority of salivary gland tumours arise in the parotid gland.
Objectives: To search the clinicopathological presentation of salivary gland tumours.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study.
Results: The highest incidence of benign tumors was in the 3rd and 4th decade, whereas for malignant tumor it was the 5thdecade of life. Among 47 male patients, 72.3% had benign and 27.7% cases had malignant tumours. Out of 40 female patients 45% cases had benign and 55% cases had malignant tumours. With overall male: female ratio was 1.2:1. Among parotid gland tumours 62.32% had benign and 37.68% cases had malignant tumours. Out of 12 submandibular gland tumours 41.67% cases had benign and 58.33% cases had malignant tumours. Among 35 malignant tumours, 12 Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, the majority occurred in the parotid gland 10(83.3%) followed by submandibular gland 1(8.3%) and minor salivary glands 1(8.3%). Out of 11 cases reported as Adenoid cystic carcinoma, the majority involved submandibular gland 6(54.5%) followed by parotid gland 4(36.4%).
Conclusion: Benign salivary gland tumours are more common than malignant ones. There is male preponderance in the incidence of salivary gland tumours. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequently encountered tumour among all salivary gland tumours.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 96-102
Cochlear Implantation in Advanced Otosclerosis: Rising to the Challenges of Surgery and Decision making
Authors: Sharma Shalabh , Singh Satinder , Gupta Anandita , Lahiri Asish Kumar , Wadhera Meenakshi
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Cochlear implantation as well as stapedotomy followed by use of hearing aid are acceptable modes of surgically rehabilitating patients with far advanced otosclerosis. Surgical challenges of CI include difficulties associated with electrode insertion and facial nerve stimulation. Improvement in speech discrimination scores and overall satisfaction with stapedotomy and hearing aid use are reportedly poor in many patients, yet being a low cost procedure it may be used as initial management in a subset of patients.
Case Report: 46 year old patient with diffuse confluent retrofenestral otoscerosis underwent cochlear implantation. He was mapped using behavioral thresholds as despite intracochlear electrode position no neural response was recordable per-operatively as well as in the postoperative period. Perimodiolar electrodes and sodium flouride therapy were used to overcome problems of FNS. 18 months post CI the patient has good audiologic outcomes (CAP 7) without any FNS.
Conclusion: High resolution computed tomography, air bone gap and speech discrimination scores are important in formulating treatment plan in patients with far advanced otosclerosis. Early cochlear implantation can be considered in patients with poor speech discrimination scores and extensive cochlear lesions. Facial nerve stimulation can be prevented by adequate pre-operative planning.
Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 28(1): 112-117
ACTUAL EVALUATION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN TERMS OF TURKISH SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
Authors: BOZKURT GÜMRÜKÇÜOĞLU Yeliz
Published: July 2022

Since the first days of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the qualification of the social insurance branch that the insured person will benefit from in case of being infected while working or due to working conditions has caused different views both in doctrine and practice. Because, due to its nature, Covid-19 Pandemic generates a risk for the society in general, but it may generate a higher risk for certain occupational groups and employees. However, it is difficult to find out when, where and who contaminated the virus to the insured person. It has been recommended to be recognized as an occupational disease or occupational accident by the ILO, and it has been evaluated within the scope of different social insurance branches in different social security systems. For the insured person, which of the social insurance branches Covid-19 will be considered within the scope of sickness, occupational accident or occupational disease is important in terms of both the conditions of benefit and the benefits to be provided. No special regulation has been made on the subject, and the problem has been tried to be solved by several administrative acts and decisions in our country. According to our opinion, a satisfying solution has not been provided, and therefore new discussions come to fore. In our study, first, the current situation will be determined by referencing the said administrative acts and decisions, then our views and evaluations will be presented by referring the views in the doctrine and comparative law.
Técnicas experimentais e teóricas aplicadas ao estudo de inibidores orgânicos de corrosão em meio ácido
Authors: Quattrociocchi Daniel Garcez Santos , Santoro Alexandra Silva , Fonseca Tomás Neves Marques da , Conceição Júnior Valdinei da , Paes Lilian Weitzel Coelho , Campos Vinicius Rangel
Published: July 2022

Materiais metálicos são amplamente utilizados na indústria como material de construção de equipamentos e tubulações. Naturalmente sofrem desgastes por reações químicas e eletroquímicas com ou sem esforço mecânico conhecidas como corrosão, formando produtos termodinamicamente estáveis. Este fenômeno é grave e de grande desafio em vários setores. Várias abordagens e métodos têm sido rigorosamente estudados e implementados para mitigar a corrosão. Uma das medidas mais comuns e eficazes para mitigar a corrosão em metais e proteger suas superfícies é o uso de inibidores de corrosão. Em particular, alguns compostos orgânicos se destacam na inibição da corrosão em ligas e metais em meio ácido. A maioria dos inibidores de corrosão orgânicos são aqueles que contêm heteroátomos (nitrogênio, enxofre e/ou oxigênio), grupos funcionais, elétrons π em ligações duplas ou triplas e/ou anéis aromáticos. A eficiência de inibição e a adsorção na superfície metálica desses compostos podem ser estudadas experimentalmente, como também utilizando método quânticos. Este trabalho fornece uma revisão de técnicas experimentais (espectroscopia de impedância eletroquímica, polarização potenciodinâmica e perda de massa) e quânticas fundamentais para o entendimento do comportamento de moléculas orgânicas como inibidoras de corrosão, assim como o mecanismo de inibição em meio ácido.
Análise do perfil epidemiológico dos casos de COVID-19 em Salvador-BA, entre 2020-2022
Authors: Schramm Neto Fernando Antônio Ramos , Faria Carolina Dourado de , Leão Leonardo de Almeida , Barretto Lucca Martins , Cavalcante Tiago Cabeceiras , Silva Myrna Pereira da , Diniz Jéssika Pereira Marques , Silva Giovanna Fontes Caetano da , Oliveira Mariane Dias , Brito Adriano Abbehusen Alves
Published: July 2022

A COVID-19 (Novo Coronavírus) constitui-se como uma enfermidade infectocontagiosa viral transmitida pelo agente SARS-CoV-2, que em março de 2020 alcançou o status de pandemia global. Apesar de estar relacionada a uma série de acometimentos sistêmicos, especialmente respiratórios e renais, o desenvolvimento de vacinas permitiu que a COVID-19 tivesse uma diminuição em seu número de casos, sobretudo condições graves e óbitos. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a relação entre os casos confirmados da COVID-19 e as variáveis referentes a sexo, raça e faixa etária, em indivíduos acometidos na cidade de Salvador-BA. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa por dados atualizados referentes aos indicadores no município descrito, no endereço eletrônico da Secretaria Municipal. Dentre os resultados apresentados, do total de 267.936 notificações confirmadas, observou-se maior prevalência em indivíduos do sexo feminino (55%), de raça parda (39%), com idade entre 30-39 anos, e 40-49 anos, ambos com (23%). Através deste estudo, pode-se estabelecer uma apresentação à comunidade científica acerca do perfil epidemiológico da COVID-19 no município de Salvador, Bahia. Dessa forma, os resultados apresentados por este estudo podem ser levados em consideração pelos órgãos públicos, durante a tomada de decisões relativas à saúde pública municipal.
Role of changing land use and land cover (LULC) on the 2018 megafloods over Kerala, India
Authors: Dixit A , Sahany S , Rajagopalan B , Choubey S
Published: July 2022

The state of Kerala, India, experienced massive flooding in August 2018. Unprecedented extreme rainfall left the region with huge losses of infrastructure. Several studies reported the role of improper dam operations and climate change in this region. However, changing land use/land cover (LULC) is an important driver of flood modulation; we therefore studied regional LULC changes (over 4 decades) and their impacts on flooding during this event using the Weather Research Forecasting (WRF)-Hydro model. We downscaled the NCEP final operational global analysis data using WRF to provide meteorological inputs for the gridded WRF-Hydro model. WRF downscaled forcing, along with observed discharge, were used to calibrate WRF-Hydro, which was run with the meteorological forcing of the August 2018 floods using LULC corresponding to 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2018. Analysis of LULC change indicated a significant loss of evergreen forest and reductions in shrubland during 1995-2005 and considerable loss of mixed forest during 2005-2018. The most extensive changes in flooding attributes (discharge, inundation area, and flood surface height) were found for LULC changes from 1995 to 2005. Specifically, comparing 2005 to 1995, we found that high flows (estimated by Q10) increased by >10% at many stations (up to ~50% for several locations). The increase in surface water head was ~40% over some parts with increased inundation. During 2005-2018, afforestation measures reduced the steep decline in LC observed during 1995-2005. Thus, the contribution of LULC changes to the August 2018 flooding is mainly due to the deforestation-related changes during 1995-2005. This substantial role of LC in enhancing flood hazards highlights the need to better manage LC in watersheds.
Effectiveness of surface-based detection methods for vessel strike mitigation of North Atlantic right whales
Authors: Baille LMR , Zitterbart DP
Published: July 2022

Increasing commercial and recreational use of the world’s oceans has led to growing concerns about vessel and marine mammal encounters. For endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis, reducing the number of vessel strikes is key to improving their protection. In this study, we developed an agent-based model to assess the efficacy of thermal imaging systems as a surface-based whale detection method for vessel strike mitigation. We found that the detection range of such systems is the determining factor for their efficacy and needs to be chosen according to vessel characteristics, such as speed and maneuverability. Furthermore, we found that combining large-scale (e.g. protected zones) and small-scale (e.g. on-board detection systems) mitigation strategies increases protection. Finally, technological improvements are needed to achieve reliable detection ranges beyond what is currently possible so that fast and poorly maneuverable vessels such as ultra-large container ships could benefit from on-board detection systems.
Monitoring the reproductive status of resident and migrant Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Strait of Gibraltar
Authors: Medina A , Magro A , Macías D , Varela JL
Published: July 2022

Two distinct contingents of Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABFT), migrants and residents, occur in the Strait of Gibraltar (SoG). Long-term residents are commercially exploited all year round using hook and line gears, whereas migrants are caught by traps in springtime as they pass through the SoG towards Mediterranean spawning grounds. While reproductive features of migrants have been widely studied, the life history of residents remains poorly investigated. The relative contribution of this subpopulation to ABFT eastern stock productivity is therefore unknown. Reproductive traits of resident ABFT were monitored throughout the year, and were compared with those of migrants crossing the SoG in spring. To assess maturation timing, gonads were classified into maturation stages based on histological features. Our results indicate biometric and reproductive differences between SoG residents and migrants. ABFT caught by hook and line gears were smaller on average than those collected from traps. The females sampled from the hook and line fishery in May and early June showed, on average, significantly lower GSI values than those caught by trap. In contrast, the GSI values of males sampled in May were not significantly different between gears. Histological analyses showed a more advanced reproductive condition in trap-caught migrants. Delayed maturation schedules of residents in comparison to migrants would result in less egg production and poorer larval survival rates. The present findings encourage further investigation of reproductive schedules in unstudied subpopulations for a better understanding of ABFT dynamics.
New insights into spatial segregation by sex and life-history stage in blue sharks Prionace glauca in the northwestern Pacific
Authors: Fujinami Y , Kurashima A , Shiozaki K , Hiraoka Y , Semba Y , Ohshimo S , Nakano H , Kai M
Published: July 2022

Spatial segregation is a key component to understand the ecology of highly migratory species; however, this aspect is poorly known for many pelagic shark species. We investigated spatial segregation by sex and life-history stage in blue sharksPrionace glaucain the northwestern Pacific, using satellite tracking data gathered from 74 electronic tags as well as fisheries-dependent size-measurement datasets, which allowed us to update a schematic diagram of the migration patterns of this population. Blue sharks were tracked for 30 to 271 d (mean 125 d) during which they moved extensively between temperate and subtropical waters. Juveniles were distributed mainly in the North Pacific Transition Zone (30°-45°N), but expanded their range southward as they grew, while adults in the entire northwestern Pacific showed clear spatial segregation by sex. Adult females migrated seasonally between temperate and subtropical areas for reproduction, while adult males occupied a broad distribution area yet mainly in temperate waters (30°-40°N), and their habitats partially overlapped with those of juveniles of both sexes. These findings provide new insights for updating the schematic migration diagram of this population, especially because adult males were previously thought to distribute mainly in tropical and subtropical waters. Furthermore, a majority of adult females found north of 30°N exhibited fresh mating scars; this observation suggests that the mating ground of blue sharks in the northwestern Pacific is broader (20°-40°N) than previously thought (20°-30°N), and partially overlaps with the parturition and nursery grounds of this species (30°-50°N).