bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparative study of umbilical port versus epigastric port for gall bladder extraction in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Modi Jenishkumar Vijaykumar , Godhani Parag Hiralal
Published: August 2023

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic cholelithiasis. Postoperative pain is important factor that decide requirement of injectable analgesics and post-operative hospital stay. Gall bladder (GB) can be extracted from umbilical or epigastric port. Excessive manipulation during GB extraction can cause postoperative pain.
Methods: Study was carried out in 60 patients between January 2022 to December 2022, including patients who have symptomatic gall bladder stone and required laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients with perforated GB and required emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy and patient having GB carcinoma and required elective laparoscopic radical cholecystectomy and patients requiring laparoscopy converted to open cholecystectomy were not included in the study. In this study, patients were randomly allocated in two groups: group A (n=30) includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy with GB retrieval from epigastric port and group B (n=30) includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy with GB retrieval from umbilical port. Author have compared two groups in terms of intraoperative time, postoperative pain, wound infection and port site hernia development.
Results: This study shows that there is no significant difference in intraoperative time, wound infection and port site hernia development between two groups but there is significant less postoperative pain in group B patients with GB retrieval from umbilical port.
Conclusions: In laparoscopic cholecystectomy, there is no significant difference in GB retrieval from umbilical port and epigastric port in terms of intraoperative time, wound infection and port site hernia development. But GB retrieval from umbilical port reduce post-operative pain in comparison to epigastric port GB retrieval.
Comparative outcome assessment of total hip arthroplasty versus bipolar hemiarthroplasty in intracapsular neck of femur fracture in old age
Authors: Muslim Sufyan M. , Lingayat M. B. , Bansode Prashant , Kesharwani Arpit
Published: August 2023

Background: This prospective study aimed to compare the outcomes of total hip replacement (THR) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients.
Methods: A total of 30 patients aged over 60 years with femoral neck fractures were included in the study, with 15 patients receiving a bipolar prosthesis and patients receiving THR between June 2021 and January 2023. The patients were followed up for 6 months postoperatively, with functional analysis conducted using the modified Harris hip score.
Results: The results showed that the modified Harris hip score was significantly higher in the THR group compared to the bipolar prosthesis group at day 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Pain levels were similar between the two groups at all follow-up intervals. Gait and range of motion were significantly higher in the THR group compared to the bipolar prosthesis group at all-time points.
Conclusions: Based on the short-term functional outcomes of this study, THR appears to be a preferable option over bipolar prosthesis for managing femoral neck fractures in elderly.
Comparative analysis of the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of proximal femoral nail alone verses proximal femoral nail along with lateral wall plating in management of unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture, AO/OTA, type 31A2 fractures with deficient lateral wall
Authors: Lingayat M. B. , Agiwal Yogendra , V. Visakh
Published: August 2023

Background: The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness in terms of clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of management of unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture, AO/OTA type 31A2 intertrochanteric fractures with deficient lateral wall with proximal femoral nail (PFN) alone verses PFN along with lateral wall plating.
Methods: In our study 52 patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures, AO/OTA type 31A2 which met the selection criteria were divided into two groups, group A (PFN) with lateral wall plating and group B (PFN) alone by randomization and were analysed prospectively with no significant difference in terms of gender, age, side of injury, cause of injury, and combined medical diseases. The intraoperative time and blood loss, time to full weight-bearing and radiological union, varus collapse, functional outcome and postoperative complications were recorded and compared.
Results: Comparatively, no significant difference was observed between both groups for the time for full weight bearing. However significant difference was observed between both the groups for HHS at 9 months, neck shaft angle and time for radiological union (in weeks). Statistically significant difference was observed between both the groups for neck shaft angle and HHS at 9 months. The incidence of complications was 30.77% in group B. The incidence of complications was around 26.92% in group A; with no significant difference. At 9 months after operation, the Harris scores of pain, function, malunion, range of motion, and total score in group A were significantly better than those in group B.
Conclusions: For unstable intertrochanteric femur fracture with incomplete lateral wall, the incidence of varus collapse after augmentation of PFN fixation with lateral wall plating was lower, the time for radiological union was earlier and functional outcome was better.
Dysphagia following parkinson’s - A case study
Authors: Gupta Dipti , Arora Kritika , Nagpal Abhay , Singh Gurubax
Published: August 2023

Parkinson’s disease is one of the leading causes of dysphagia. Based on the disease stage, disease duration and the assessing method, the prevalence varies between 11% and 87%. One or all of the stages of swallowing can be impaired in Parkinson’s disease. This case study presents a case of 72 years old patient who developed dysphagia, aspiration and feeding problems subsequent to experiencing Parkinson’s disease. This article follows patient along as his post Parkinson’s swallowing status changed and various therapeutic techniques were used and emphasis was given on the use of swallowing maneuvers. This case report highlights the importance of a comprehensive assessment and individualized intervention plan for managing dysphagia. The management involved interprofessional dysphagia team however, the speech language pathologist was fundamental in making of these decisions.
Vocal analysis of kindergarten and nursery school teachers
Authors: Shetty Rohan , Pai Vishwas Kamalaksh
Published: August 2023

What distinguishes humans from rest of the animal kingdom, is ability to convey ideas, emotions and complex deductive logic by the human faculty referred to as speech which in turn is fundamentally dependent on tones produced by voice box or the larynx .Communication ability is a must in the present day scenario and the inability to do so leads to a lot of unpleasentness in an individual. Abuse of the same leads to numerous problems ranging from fatigue or inability to speak for long to strain and sometimes severe dysphonia affecting the normal chores of day to day living and such an upset can lead to severe depression and inferiority complexes especially in people who need voice in their profession which includes teachers, call center employees, radio jockeys, trainers, motivational speakers. With all this in mind the following study was designed to exactly understand the problem and to come up with a solution if any to counter it.
Scheinkman, L. (2021). La fábrica de chocolate: trabajo, género y edad en la industria del dulce, Buenos Aires 1900-1943
Authors: Odisio Juan
Published: August 2023

Sin resumen.
Pilar López-Bejarano, Un estado a crédito: deudas y configuración estatal de la Nueva Granada en la primera mitad del siglo XIX
Authors: Kerguelén Méndez Ricardo
Published: August 2023

No contiene resumen.
María José Garrido Asperó, Peloteros, aficionados y chambones. Historia del Juego de Pelotas de San Camilo y de la educación física en la ciudad de México 1758-1823
Authors: Flores Clair Eduardo
Published: August 2023

No contiene resumen.
Historicidades, indígenas y narrativas, una aproximación a la historia de los tucanos occidentales del río Putumayo (siglos XVI y XIX)
Authors: Mongua-Calderón Camilo
Published: August 2023

En este artículo se presenta una aproximación a la historia de los tucanos occidentales del río Putumayo desde una discusión de la historicidad y las sociedades indígenas a través de la construcción de la historia o de la historicidad de los tucanos occidentales en torno a sus narrativas que cuentan su historia alrededor de la extensa región de la cuenca media del río Putumayo entre los siglos XVI y XX. Para este ejercicio se analizan las narrativas etnohistóricas de sus descendientes, los actuales Sionas o Gantëya bain, al igual que la bibliografía producida sobre esta región y diferentes fuentes documentales. Las narrativas de los Siona relatan importantes sucesos que se relacionan con el proceso de expansión colonial entre el siglo XVI y XX a partir de los eventos críticos o acontecimientos; sin embargo, son narrados desde una perspectiva propia que fractura el tiempo histórico moderno. Los acontecimientos responden a los eventos críticos y giran en torno a su principal protagonista, el curaca o cacique curaca. Esta forma de narrar su historia contrasta en la manera como los estudios históricos han organizado los principales acontecimientos, periodos y el tiempo histórico en la Amazonia (por ejemplo, las misiones coloniales o republicanas, la época del caucho y la llegada de las petroleras).
De omisiones especializadas: la biomedicina como parte intrínseca de la vida de los pueblos originarios
Authors: Menéndez Eduardo L.
Published: August 2023

La gran mayoría de los estudios de la medicina tradicional excluyen la existencia de la biomedicina y de las medicinas alternativas y complementarias en la vida de los pueblos indígenas de México y de Latinoamérica en general, pese a que estos pueblos utilizan la biomedicina en forma creciente e intensa. En este texto, he tratado de poner de manifiesto este proceso de expansión biomédica y de declive de la medicina tradicional, a través de información etnográfica referida a distintos pueblos originarios. Esta expansión biomédica se desarrolla a pesar de las varias consecuencias negativas que genera, debido a diversos factores, entre ellos, su eficacia comparativa, que se expresa a través de los usos y la demanda de fármacos, de los servicios biomédicos y, en particular, de la instalación de hospitales en sus comunidades. La población indígena articula los usos de la medicina tradicional y de la biomedicina con la tendencia a utilizar cada vez más la biomedicina, incluso por parte de los curadores tradicionales.
Novel Imperfection Method for Post-Buckling Strength of C-Sectioned CFS Members
Authors: ÇAĞRICI Özge Gizem , AKTEPE Rafet , GÜLDÜR ERKAL Burcu
Published: August 2023

The overall behavior of cold-formed steel (CFS) members is significantly affected from existing geometric imperfections. In this work, a mode shape-based imperfection coefficient computation method is developed to investigate the effects of initial geometric imperfections on member behavior. The point clouds of CFS members are collected and used to extract imperfection distributions and coefficients. The computed coefficients are integrated into the numerical model for analysis. Finally, axial loading tests are conducted to compare the numerical and experimental results. The results obtained using mode shape-based imperfection coefficients are generally closer to the experimental results than the common method used in practice.
Бенчмаркинг как перспективный инструмент в области управления качеством
Authors: Кашичкина А.М. , Балаба У.Н. , Назарова И.Т.
Published: August 2023

В данной статье рассматривается такой перспективный инструмент в области управления качеством как бенчмаркинг. В результате анализа авторы выделяют преимущества и недостатки использования этого инструмента. Таким образом, обосновывается мысль о том, что использование бенчмаркинга должно стать обязательным условием для всех предприятий нашей страны. Это позволит повысить конкурентоспособность отечественной продукции, а также поспособствует укреплению экономики.
Effectiveness of Amiodarone, Propafenone And Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion for Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation Paroxysm to Sinus Rhythm in Rigas Stradins University Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine
Authors: Tracevskis M. , Pupkeviča I. , Kalējs O.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation remains one of the major causes of stroke, heart failure, sudden death, and cardiovascular morbidity in the world. Its incidence increases with age and the presence of structural heart disease.
Materials and methods: The retrospective analysis was performed on 127 patients over a period of three years (73 men, median age 62, range 37-75, and 54 women, median age 60, range 42-78) duration of atrial fibrillation 48 hours or less.
Results: Efficiency of amiodarone i/v converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm detected in 56 of 69 patients (81.2%). Efficiency of propafenone i/v converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm detected in 26 of 33 patients (78.8%). Efficiency of electrical cardioversion was pronounced in 24 of 25 patients (96.0%). (p<0.001 compared to both amiodarone and propafenone). In case if atrial fibrillation duration is less than 8h propafenone is more effective and for atrial fibrillation with duration over 24h more effective is amiodarone. Efficacy of amiodarone and propafenone in converting atrial fibrillation paroxysm to sinus rhythm was almost the same. The effect of amiodarone was slightly superior that of propafenon.
Conclusion: Amiodarone, propafenone, and electrical cardioversion all three options provide physicians with effective tools to restore sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation duration should be taken into account more often to choose an appropriate treatment in emergency department.
La letra. Síntesis y Comunicación Visual
Authors: Osnaya Baltierra Santiago
Published: August 2023

Las letras surgieron como una necesidad de comunicación, sus inicios distan mucho de lo que hoy en día son, grafías para formar palabras.
Notas para una propuesta de guionado transmedial: Caso de análisis “De Barrio Somos”– DCMTeam
Authors: Marrocco María Celeste
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo forma parte de los resultados de la investigación de doctorado de su autora, apuntando a abordar las decisiones que se toman en el proceso de guionado de una propuesta transmedial, tomando como caso de análisis la producción De barrio somos, del equipo DCMTeam de la ciudad de Rosario, Argentina.
Hacia una matriz tecnológica y gubernamental del marketing
Authors: Mas Fernando Francisco
Published: August 2023

Este artículo busca definir al marketing de empresas como una tecnología que dictamina al sujeto cómo conducirse / gobernarse.
Cibertexto como ideología y viceversa. Crítica ideológica de los videojuegos de Paradox desde un modelo cibertextual
Authors: Flores Ledesma Antonio
Published: August 2023

La crítica ideológica es la herramienta básica para el análisis de la realidad social y la crítica del capitalismo desde el marxismo.
La materialización de la forma del espacio urbano y su relación con los Planes Urbanos. El caso de Cuenca-Ecuador, entre 1947 y 1999
Authors: Vanegas Peña Agustín Santiago
Published: August 2023

Esta investigación buscó relacionar la materialización del espacio público y los planes urbanos de diseño y control de la ciudad, encontrando una respuesta en la propuesta de Gilles Deleuze sobre lógica del sentido de 1969
El lenguaje Art Déco de Salamone en Laprida desde una mirada compositiva-geométrica y simbólica
Authors: Walter Analía , Attanasio Mariana
Published: August 2023

El trabajo pertenece a estudios realizados en la FAU-UNLP, que comprende el análisis de obras arquitectónicas relevantes, desde aspectos compositivos-geométricos y simbólicos.
Prototipo de innovación de las nuevas economías: Un recurso táctico urbano de la economía circular y las ciudades sostenibles.
Authors: Lifschitz Nora Beatriz , Erbity Estela Mara
Published: August 2023

La Feria circular de abastecimiento urbano® es una propuesta social de urbanismo táctico que incorpora la cultura circular y sostenibilidad a las ferias tradicionales.
O design de superfície e os elementos gráficos semióticos da cultura popular brasileira
Authors: Valentim Alexandre
Published: August 2023

El proyecto consiste en investigar elementos gráficos semióticos como símbolos, signos, dibujos, adornos, de las manifestaciones artísticas y culturales brasileñas
Hacia un diálogo transdisciplinar entre las teorías de movimientos sociales y las estructuras del discurso
Authors: Alarcón Silva Mauricio
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo aborda la necesidad de un diálogo reflexivo entre los estudios de movimientos sociales y los estudios del discurso, partiendo de una crítica a la noción de “marcos” realizada por Teun van Dijk (2017)
El aprendizaje colectivo y situado del diseño, un aporte a la gestión pública: la web “La madera de poda, materia prima para ciudades sostenibles”
Authors: Malaguti de Sousa Cyntia Santos , Queiroz Ferreira Barata Tomás , Labarca Puelles Alejandra Carolina
Published: August 2023

El artículo presenta una experiencia de investigación y extensión realizada por estudiantes de arquitectura, diseño y artes, con tutoría de profesores de la Universidad de São Paulo, Brasil.
El diseño regenerativo local para la transición, un enfoque desde la biomímesis
Authors: Calle Quispe Vania Susana
Published: August 2023

La noción de diseño va ligada al de creación, como acto implícito en un determinado contexto
Cambio de paradigma en el concepto de lateralidad hemisférica: Del idioma japonés a la neuroarquitectura
Authors: Cremaschi Fabián , Navarrete Sandra , Díaz Cattoni Florencia , Nuñez María Julieta , Ahumada Aldana
Published: August 2023

En los últimos años, especialmente desde la Década del Cerebro, las neurociencias se han extendido desde las áreas de la salud como la neurología, neurocirugía, psiquiatría y psicología, entre otras, a diversos campos del conocimiento como la filosofía, economía e inclusive al arte, diseño y arquitectura.
Reforma electoral e INE en el escenario mediático de México: dos marchas; tres visiones disímbolas
Authors: Valles Ruiz Rosa María , Rivas Ontiveros José René
Published: August 2023

El 13 de noviembre de 2022 y el 27 del mismo mes y año se realizaron dos marchas disímbolas en la Ciudad de México, la capital de México.
Técnicas vernáculas en el diseño habitacional del siglo XXI. El caso del adobe en el altiplano occidental de Guatemala
Authors: Alonso Ramírez América
Published: August 2023

Las técnicas vernáculas en la arquitectura son reconocidas como aquellas provenientes de sabiduría tradicional: a través de procesos de formación informal se han transmitido por generaciones en las poblaciones locales, adaptándose a las condiciones ambientales del sitio.
Heroísmo Silenciado: Mujeres en la Academia
Authors: Cabrera Gómez María Josefina , Jeria-León Trinidad
Published: August 2023

Durante los últimos años, distintas organizaciones e instituciones han comenzado a relevar el rol y las contribuciones de las mujeres en el plano de las investigaciones científicas.
Introducción. Exordio sobre la interpretación de las representaciones y re-presentaciones del diseño
Authors: Matarrese Marina , Vilchis Esquivel Luz del Carmen
Published: August 2023

El presente Cuaderno recorre, desde diversas aristas y ángulos posibles, el campo de la interpretación, de las representaciones y re-presentaciones del diseño, o más bien, de los diseños.
Türk İlaç Sanayisinde Fason Üretim ve Co-Marketing Anlaşması Yapan Firmaların Yaşadıkları Avantaj ve Dezavantajlar
Authors: ÖZGÜNSEVEN ÇAĞ Ayşenur , ERDİNÇ Nilhan , DEDE Aykut , ÖZÇELİKAY Gülbin
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada, Türk ilaç sanayinde üretim faaliyetleri arasında yer alan fason üretim ve co-marketing anlaşması yapan firmaların bu süreçte sağladığı avantaj ve dezavantajlar belirlenmiş ve firmaların bu konudaki tutumları değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada, fason üretim ve co-marketing anlaşması yapmanın, avantaj ve dezavantajları ile ilgili ifadeler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanarak likert derecelendirme ölçeği ile bir anket oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma evreni, Türk ilaç sanayinde faaliyet gösteren firmaların oluşturduğu dernek ve sendikalara üye olan 111 firma olarak belirlenmiştir. Firmaların kayıtlı olduğu dernek ve sendikalara anket formları firmaların e-maillerine gönderilerek, anketin tüm firmaların iş geliştirme birimlerine ulaştırılması ve değerlendirilmesi istenmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde, IBM SPSS 25.0 paket programı yardımıyla değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmaya 15 fason üretim yapan firma, 17 co-marketing anlaşması yapan firma katılmıştır. Firmalardan gelen cevaplar her iki anlaşma türü içinde ayrı ayrı olmak üzere bağımsız gruplar t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre; fason üretim yapan firmaların, üretim tesisi maliyetinden tasarruf etme, yeni teknolojileri rahatlıkla kullanma, ihtiyacımız olan uzmanlara daha kolay ulaşmanın bir avantaj olduğu görüşüne yüksek oranda katıldıkları belirlenmiştir. Co-marketing anlaşması olan firmaların büyük bir kısmının fason üretim de yaptığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu firmalar, yeni teknolojileri rahatlıkla kullanmanın, pazardaki potansiyel müşterilere daha kolay ulaşmanın, müşteri portföylerinin ve dağıtım hacminin co-marketing anlaşması ile avantajlı hale geldiğini belirmiştir.
Do timed up and go and five times sit to stand test outcomes correlate with trunk stability? A pilot-study
Authors: Rezende Lucas S. , Monteiro Pedro H. , Oliveira Júlia A. , Souza Caroline R. , Coelho Daniel B. , Marcori Alexandre J. , Teixeira Luis A.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Five Times Sit to Stand (FTSS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) are clinical tests in which performance is evaluated through completion time, which can be thought to reflect dynamic balance. Completion time in these tests, however, can be affected not only by balance stability but also by other important components, such as legs’ muscular strength and velocity.
AIM: This investigation aimed to evaluate the correlation of completion times in these clinical tests and mediolateral (ML) balance stability measured through lower trunk accelerometry in older individuals.
METHOD: Fifteen volunteers were evaluated, aged 60-86 years (M = 69.56±5.89 years). For TUG, we evaluated the conventional version of the test (TUGC), in addition to a dual task (TUGDT) and a new overline (TUGOL) version featured by increased balance demand. Balance stability during test performance was measured through ML accelerations of the lower trunk.
RESULTS: The results indicated negative time-acceleration correlations for TUGC (rp = -.71, rp2 =.50, p <.01) and TUGDT (rp = -.77, rp2 =.59, p <.01) and a positive correlation for FTSS (rp =.73, rp2 =.53, p <.01). The TUGOL test failed to show significant time-acceleration correlations.
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that completion time in the FTSS test importantly reflects dynamic balance stability in older individuals. On the other hand, ML trunk acceleration when performing TUG seems to be more related to movement speed than body balance. Our results suggest that completion time can be considered a predictor of dynamic balance in the FTSS test.
Fear of falling is associated with gait parameters during obstacle avoidance with different physical characteristics in older adults
Authors: Magalhães Gabriela V. , Silva Juliana A. , Razuk Milena , Rinaldi Natalia M.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Fear of falling (FOF) is related to worse locomotor performance, is a predictor of decline in functionality, and predisposes falls in older adults. It is necessary to investigate how FOF influences locomotor parameters during walking and in obstacle avoidance in older adults.
AIM: To investigate the relationship between FOF and the locomotor variables during walking through and obstacle avoidance with different physical characteristics.
METHOD: 22 older adults participated in this study and were invited to perform three tasks: 1) Walking Through; 2) Walking with a solid obstacle and 3) Walking with a fragile obstacle.
RESULTS: Correlations were found between FOF and following variables: 1) Walking Through: step velocity (r=-0.640, p=0.003), width (r=0.641, p=0.003), double support time (r=0.523, p=0.022); 2) Solid obstacle: step velocity (r=-0.666, p=0.002), length (r=-0.758, p<0.001), foot-obstacle horizontal distance (r=-0.479, p=0.038), right stride velocity (r=-0.534, p=0.019), length (r=-0.522, p=0.022), left stride velocity (r=-0.551, p=0.014), left stride duration (r=0.561, p=0.012); 3) Fragilid obstacle: step velocity (r=-0.629, p=0.004), length (r=-0.556, p=0.014), foot-obstacle distance (r=-0.540, p=0.017), obstacle-foot distance (r=-0.492, p=0.032), right stride velocity (r=-0.583, p=0.009), length (r=-0.498, p=0.030), left stride velocity (r=-0.574, p=0.010), length (r=-0.462, p=0.047), width (r=-0.514, p=0.024), right stride duration (r=0.479, p=0.038), left stride duration (r=0.646, p=0.003).
CONCLUSION: The characteristics of the obstacle did not influence the older adults FOF during walking through and obstacle avoidance. Although they adopt predictive and reactive compensatory adaptations in an attempt to make the task safer, these adaptations actually make the task more dangerous and increase the risk of stumbling and falling.
Scaffolding Critical Reading
Authors: Corrigan Paul T.
Published: August 2023

Teachers in any discipline where reading matters should practice a robust scaffolding pedagogy to teach critical reading, in contrast to the more common but less direct approaches that often leave students to learn or not learn these skills themselves. In this essay, I describe how to adapt established methods for teaching writing (including templates) to teaching reading. To answer critics who might find the approach too “reductive,” I turn to scaffolding theory, which calls for purposefully—but temporarily—reductive teaching. Finally, I present qualitative and quantitative evidence from three years of an American literature course to show how a scaffolding approach can help students read critically.
Corporificar e territorializar
Authors: Baio Cesar , Ribeiro Walmeri , Fari Nathalie S. , Campos Ruy Cezar
Published: August 2023

Este artigo se baseia nos pontos em comum das práticas artísticas em conexão com as relações entre território, corpo e o Antropoceno. Ao investigar o território como um "co-autor" de nossas narrações individuais e coletivas, lançamos luz sobre as intervenções artísticas e/ou ações performativas que realizamos durante as residências artísticas do projeto socialmente engajado Territórios Sensíveis, especificamente em dois lugares insulares da Baía de Guanabara, no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: "Colônia Z-10" e "Ilha de Paquetá". Ao observar como as questões ambientais que afetam esses lugares podem ser abordadas por meio de práticas artísticas, buscamos as maneiras pelas quais as dimensões micropolíticas e imaginárias podem ser reforçadas ou restauradas à luz da atual crise climática global.
Territórios sensíveis
Authors: Baio Cesar , Ribeiro Walmeri
Published: August 2023

Territórios Sensíveis é uma plataforma de pesquisa e criação em artes e ciências, que reúne artistas-pesquisadores, cientistas e comunidades locais para que, juntos, possam atuar de forma performativa e colaborativa na investigação e construção de diálogos entre o campo das artes e o das questões ambientais.
SPINAL K-WIRE MIGRATION FOLLOWING ACROMIOCLAVICULAR DISLOCATION SURGICAL TREATMENT: A CASE REPORT WITH SCOPING REVIEW DISCUSSION
Authors: Nizar Al Rhaazi  , Ahmadin Y.R. Susatyo  , Faesal  , Yunus Abdul Bari
Published: August 2023

Background: Kirschner wire as internal fixation is a common instrument used in any small bone, including on Acromioclavicular Dislocation Surgical Treatment (ADST). Due to the characteristic of the wire, which is less rigid than any other instrument, the wire can sometimes migrate unexpectedly into various locations. Wire migration has been reported sporadically since 1943. However, spinal migration is still underreported. In addition, the mechanism of spinal migration and the evacuation method remains unclear. Objective: The purpose of this study was to report a case of K-wire spinal migration to cervical vertebrae C6-C7 following surgical treatment and discuss the case using the results of a scoping review. Case: A 51 years-old man with wire migration to cervical vertebrae C6-C7 complained of painful sensations around the left side of the neck and left shoulder, which aggravated with shoulder movement. He underwent left acra omioclavicular joint repair surgery three years ago after a motorcycle accident. No other abnormalities were found in either physical or neurological examinations. Discussion: In the last 10 years, six cases of spinal migration after ADST have been reported, with less than one case reported a year. The cases' gender was all male, with a mean age of 43.33 years old. The majority of them underwent acromioclavicular fixation in 50% of cases, and the average time from migration to surgery is 71 months. The most common migration is located in the cervical region (66.67%), and the penetrating points are equal in all cases. In the non-bent wire group, an entire migration has been reported. The evacuation technique used in all previous cases was direct access surgery by gently pulling out the wire along its axis under visual control. Various mechanisms contribute to spinal migration, but shoulder movement is arguably the most influential factor. Conclusion: Cervical migration post-ADST commonly occurs and may cause severe morbidity.
IN VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF EUCALYPTUS (Melaleuca leucadendra) OIL AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Authors: Constantia Lidwina Targanski  , Wiwin Retnowati  , Mohammad Fathul Qorib  , Manik Retno Wahyunitisari  , Wilda Mahdani
Published: August 2023

Highlights

The use of eucalyptus oil is natural and risk-free. It has a lengthy history of use as a traditional medicine in Asia, including Indonesia.
It has been demonstrated that eucalyptus oil possesses antibacterial activity against MRSA, and this activity was controlled by the oil's concentration.

Abstract
Background: Eucalyptus (Melaleuca leucadendra) oil is used by Indonesians as an herbal medicine. Eucalyptus containing 1,8-cineol at 72.30% is expected to be used as an antibacterial.  Objective: The study aimed to assess the antibacterial activity of eucalyptus oil against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in vitro. Material and Method: The materials used were eucalyptus oil (M. leucadendra) in various concentrations with ethyl acetate as solvent. The research method used was the agar-well diffusion assay. The MRSA was suspended to 0.5 McFarland turbidity. The MRSA suspension was thoroughly swabbed onto the surface of the Mueller-Hinton agar plate. The wells were made with a diameter of 0.6 mm on Muller-Hinton agar aseptically and 100 µl of eucalyptus oil was put into the well using a micropipette and incubated for 24 hours at 37°C. The diameter of the inhibition zone was measured with a caliper. Statistical analysis using the SPSS software edition 23. Result: Eucalyptus oil solution starting from a concentration of 10% to 100% had an antibacterial response, which could be seen by the formation of a bacterial inhibition zone around the eucalyptus oil (M. leucadendra) wells. The inhibition ability of eucalyptus oil against MRSA bacteria was greatest at a concentration of 90% with an inhibition zone of 31.26 mm. It was found that the concentration of eucalyptus oil affected the diameter of the bacterial inhibition area. Conclusion: Eucalyptus oil has been shown to have antibacterial activity against MRSA and was influenced by the concentration of the oil.
TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST AND INTERFERON-γ RELEASE ASSAY ON THE DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOUS SPONDYLITIS
Authors: Hadid Tsabita , Faris Muhammad , Betty Agustina Tambunan
Published: August 2023

Highlights                                                                                                                                     

TST and IGRA have a significant correlation with the diagnosis of patients with Tuberculous Spondylitis.
Various factors may affect the results of TST and IGRA. Thus, the use of TST and IGRA can be adjusted according to the condition of the hospital, the availability of diagnostic tools, the health worker’s physical examination results, and the patient's medical history.

Abstract
Background: Tuberculous spondylitis or Pott’s disease is extrapulmonary tuberculosis that is still a concern to health workers because of the broad spectrum of its clinical symptoms. Delay in diagnosis is very common in this disease. Therefore, its diagnostic tool needs to be thoroughly reviewed to determine its effectiveness. The diagnostic tools studied in this study were Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) and Interferon-γ Release Assay (IGRA). Objective:  To analyze the role of TST and IGRA as diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis. Material and Method: This study used a systematic review method to analyze topic-related kinds of literature written in English and Indonesian found on PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science databases. The literature screening process was carried out based on the PRISMA 2020 Guidelines. Result:  Sixteen types of literature were included for a total of 116 patients. TST was detected positive in 45 (63%) and negative in 21 (30%) of a total of 66 patients with Pott’s disease. IGRA was detected positive in 51 (77%), negative in 8 (12%), and indeterminate in 2 (3%) of a total of 61 patients with Pott’s disease. Conclusion:  TST and IGRA results significantly correlate with the diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis. Both tests are still relevant for use in the diagnosis of the disease. IGRA and TST are used according to the needs of health workers and patients’ health backgrounds.
Bile Acid Sequestration by Colesevelam Reduces Bile Acid Hydrophobicity and Improves Liver Pathology in Cyp2c70-/- Mice with a Human-Like Bile Acid Composition
Authors: Palmiotti Anna , De Vries Hilde D. , Hovingh Milaine V. , Koehorst Martijn , Mulder Niels L. , Verkade Esther , Veentjer Melany K. , Van Dijk Theo H. , Bloks Vincent W. , Havinga Rick , Verkade Henkjan J. , De Boer Jan Freark , Kuipers Folkert
Published: August 2023

Bile acids (BAs) and their signalling pathways have been identified as therapeutic targets for liver and metabolic diseases. We generated Cyp2c70-/- (KO) mice that are not able to convert chenodeoxycholic acid into rodent-specific muricholic acids (MCAs) and, hence, possess a more hydrophobic, human-like BA pool. Recently, we have shown that KO mice display cholangiopathic features with development of liver fibrosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether BA sequestration modulates liver pathology in Western type-diet (WTD)-fed KO mice. The BA sequestrant colesevelam was mixed into the WTD (2% w/w) of male Cyp2c70+/+ (WT) and KO mice and the effects were evaluated after 3 weeks of treatment. Colesevelam increased fecal BA excretion in WT and KO mice and reduced the hydrophobicity of biliary BAs in KO mice. Colesevelam ameliorated diet-induced hepatic steatosis in WT mice, whereas KO mice were resistant to diet-induced steatosis and BA sequestration had no additional effects on liver fat content. Total cholesterol concentrations in livers of colesevelam-treated WT and KO mice were significantly lower than those of untreated controls. Of particular note, colesevelam treatment normalized plasma levels of liver damage markers in KO mice and markedly decreased hepatic mRNA levels of fibrogenesis-related genes in KO mice. Lastly, colesevelam did not affect glucose excursions and insulin sensitivity in WT or KO mice. Our data show that BA sequestration ameliorates liver pathology in Cyp2c70-/- mice with a human-like bile acid composition without affecting insulin sensitivity.
An Integrated Queueing Model for Blood Delivery in Disaster Management
Authors: Panahi Atefeh , Afshar Sedigh Amir Hosein , Shamsi Gamchi Nafiseh
Published: August 2023

The problem of blood delivery has been a critical concern in past decades. However, the unsteady behavior of blood donors, along with the uncertainties associated with demands in a crisis imposes several challenges for resource management. In this research work, we analyze the blood delivery behavior in a crisis modeled by coupled queues of patients and blood sources. Using Markovian modeling and results associated with G-network, we derive two critical probabilities, namely lack of unit of blood (unit of donations) or not having any storage capacity left to accept new donors' blood. We propose a closed-form solution to calculate the optimal blood storage size, and also we suggest sufficient conditions that guarantee the feasibility of the model. Finally, we conduct a sensitivity analysis to investigate the impact of model parameters on storage size and the proportion of time that storage is full.
Flourishing Among Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain and Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioral Comorbidities
Authors: Foster Madeline , Emick Jessica , Griffith Nathan M.
Published: August 2023

Pediatric chronic pain is an important public health issue given its notable impact on numerous domains of living. Pediatric chronic pain is also often comorbid with emotional, developmental, or behavioral conditions which can lead to more severe negative outcomes and an even greater reduction in positive outcomes compared to those without comorbidities. Flourishing is a positive outcome that chronic pain status has been shown to impact. We explored flourishing in children aged 6-17 years living with chronic pain as well as those with chronic pain and comorbidities using data from the 2018/2019 National Survey of Child Health. There were significant associa-tions between chronic pain condition status and all demographic variables (sex, age, race/ethnicity, poverty level, parental education, health insurance status). Results of hierarchical logistic regression found that chronic pain condition status significantly predicted flourishing. Children with chronic pain were 2.33 times less likely to flourish, and children with chronic pain plus an emotional, developmental, or behavioral comorbidity were 13 times less likely to flourish than typical peers. Given their significantly lower likelihood of flourishing, there is an urgent need for interventions targeted at children experiencing chronic pain and mental health comor-bidities.
Modular Green Wall Systems as a Specific Handwriting Style in Architecture of Green Buildings
Authors: Shushunova Natalia , Korol Elena
Published: August 2023

During the construction of buildings, dangerous chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and others are used, which accumulate during the operation of the building. High concentrations of these substances can harm human health. In this article, we have analyzed the possible impact of modular green wall systems on improving of the air. During the research, four different modular green wall systems and various plant species were considered. The result showed that a modular green wall system can improve the air quality by removing harmful pollutants from the air in the buildings. Urban design used to be turned greener and more sustainable using the modern technologies of modular green wall systems. This study focuses on the air-cleaning benefits provided by modular green wall systems and their assessment. This research contributes to fill existing literature gaps on the green wall systems on the buildings and biophilic architecture.
Therapeutic Effect of Nepenthes kampotiana Lecomte Ethanol Extract (Nk-EE) on Androgenic Alopecia through the Inhibition of Apoptosis and 5a-Reductase Activity
Authors: Kim Dong Seon , Jang Won Young , Park Sang Hee , Yoon Ji Hye , Shin Chae Yun , Huang Lei , Masphal Kry , Phourin Chhang , Byun Hye-Woo , Son Jino , Kim Ga Ryun , Lee Byoung-Hee , Kim Jong-Hoon , Lee Jongsung , Cho Jae Youl
Published: August 2023

Alopecia refers to the continuous shedding of hair from the scalp or other areas. Genetic factors are the most common of the variety of causes of alopecia. Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, is prevalent. Recently, the interest in hair loss treatment has increased due to the growing number of people experiencing anxiety and stress related to hair loss. Nepenthes kampotiana Lecomte is known for its anticancer effects, but its potential for preventing hair loss has not been researched. Therefore, this study focused on the hair loss prevention effects of N. kampotiana Lecomte ethanol extract (Nk-EE). The results showed that Nk-EE has a proliferative effect on human follicle dermal papilla cells and inhibited cell death. In vivo experiments using androgenic areata models showed that Nk-EE had a positive effect on a variety of biomarkers such as hair-to-skin ratio, hair type frequency, and hair thickness. The results of this study suggest that Nk-EE has the potential to be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
Fluid Imbalance Clarifies Differences in Fat Estimated with Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis Compared to Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Single Lateral Standing Digital Image Analy-Sis
Authors: Farina Gian Luca , Orlandi Carmine , Gori Niccolò , Nescolarde Lexa , Lukaski Henry
Published: August 2023

Limitations of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of body fat and the need for practical methods to estimate body fat reinforce interest in smartphone two-dimensional digital imaging and bioe-lectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Compared to dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), we determined differences in body fat mass (FM) estimated with smartphone single lateral standing digital image (SLSDI) and bioimpedance analysis (BIA) in 188 healthy adults (69 females and 119 males). SLSDI FM estimates were similar to DXA values but BIA underestimated (p<0.0001) FM. We tested the hypothesis that fluid imbalance, expansion of the extracellular water (ECW), designated as ECW to intracellular water ratio (ECW/ICW), affects the BIA-dependent differences. With BMI>25 kg/m2, 54 male rugby players, compared to 40 male non-rugby players, had greater (p<0.001) BMI and fat-free mass but less (p<0.001) FM and ECW/ICW. SLSDI and DXA FM estimates were not different in both groups; BIA underestimated (p<0.001) FM in the non-rugby men. This finding is consistent with expansion of ECW in individuals with excess body fat due to increased adipose tissue mass and its water content. Unlike SLSDI, BIA predictions of FM are affected by altered fluid distribution associated with increased adipose tissue. These findings establish the validity, practicality, and convenience of smartphone SLSDI to estimate FM for healthcare providers in clinical and field settings.
Biological Activities and Catechins Content of Qi Cha Tea®, a Patented Preparation of White Tea (Camellia sinensis) with Botanicals and Dry Botanical Extracts as a Functional Beverage According European Health Claims
Authors: Maixent Jean Michel , Belaiba Meriam , Pons Olivier , Rouleau Enora tessa , Bouajila Jalloul , Zeil Jean-Marc
Published: August 2023

Infusions of Camellia sinensis leaves have been known for their health benefits. The ABC method is a method of enriching organic infusion leaves (from Camellia. sinensis) with organic dry and concentrated extracts using organic acacia gum and its application to white tea has provided Qi cha tea®. In the present study, we assessed the content of tea polyphenols and caffeine, and biochemical properties of Qi cha tea® and its botanical constituents. Antioxidant and cell viability activities were determined by the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl assay and MTT assay in Caco-2 and human HCT-116 cell lines, respectively. The caffeine, catechin, epicatechin composition of Qi cha tea® was modified with less caffeine and gallic acid and more EGCG than the original white tea. The majority of the tested botanical samples including Qi cha tea® at 50 µg/mL showed similar antioxidant activities, with the exception of Echinacea. The greatest effect was found for white tea. The antioxidant power of the Qi cha tea® (90% at 50 µg/mL for pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) was divided by approximately a factor of 2 (61% at 50 µg/mL for pressurized liquid extraction products (PLEP)) which corresponds to the 48.3 % (mass/mass) white tea original content in the Qi cha tea®. Qi cha tea® showed the lowest activity in the viability of the two cell lines. The application of the ABC (Bio Concentrate Assets®) method to Qi cha tea® using various botanicals and dry extract with the acacia gum as blinder has allowed the development a new innovative functional health beverages which comply with European health claims.
A flexible and self-healing ionic gel electrolyte based on a zteric ion (ZI) copolymer for high-performance lithium metal batteries
Authors: Chen Wenting , Yi Yikun , Hai Feng , Wu Zhendi , Guo Jingyu , Tian Xiaolu , Gao Xin , Tang Wei , Li Mingtao
Published: August 2023

Ionic gel electrolyte retains the characteristics of non-volatilization, non-flammability and outstanding electrochemical stability of ionic liquid, and shows good electrochemical performance combined with the excellent characteristics of different matrix materials, which is considered to be the best choice to achieve the high energy density and safety at the same time. In this paper, a flexible and self-healing ionic gel electrolyte is prepared by solvent-assisted method based on a zteric ion (ZI) copolymer. Abundant hydrogen bonds and synergistic interaction of ions in the electrolyte system endowed it with wonderful self-healing ability. The ionic conductivity of 9.06×10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature was achieved. Besides, the tLi+ was also increased to 0.312. The self-healing function of the ionic gel electrolyte ensured the long-term tolerance of the SHIGE. The capacity retention rate of the Li//LiFePO4 battery is 96% after 155 cycles at 0.1 C at 60 oC. This polymer electrolyte is expected to solve the problem of increasing polarization，which is caused by the low lithium ions migration number in ionic liquid electrolyte. And ultimately, it gives rise to a good rate performance.