bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HBA2 levels in iron deficiency - Can iron deficiency mask thalassemia screening?
Authors: Tripathi Preeti , Goel Shobhit , Kumar Rajiv , Sen Arijit
Published: April 2024

Iron deficiency has been found to affect hemoglobin A2 (HbA2) values in HPLC. This can be an issue for thalassemia screening laboratories where there is heavy reliance on increased Hb A2 levels for diagnosis of heterozygous thalassemia state. In resource constrained countries like India this could be real challenging where iron deficiency is widespread and facilities for molecular confirmation in borderline HbA2 values is generally unavailable.

It was a prospective study done in a tertiary care center over 18 months. All consecutive patients (n = 164) presenting with microcytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral smear were included for further investigations out of which 92 were found to have pure iron deficiency (Hb < 12 Gm/dL with ferritin less than12 ng/ml) on iron parameters. These patients were divided into two groups, Group A with Hb < 9 g/dl and Group B with Hb > 9 g/dl. Common hematological parameters, iron indices and HbA2 levels were analysed in these two group of patients at baseline and after 3 months of documented oral iron therapy. Chi-square and Pearson tests were used for statistical analysis and a P- value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

As expected iron deficiency was found more prevalent in females (72%) than in males(28%). Mean pre -treatment and post - treatment hemoglobin of patients in group A was 8±0.5 gm/dl and 11.3±1.1gm/dl respectively and in group B was 10.2±0.6 g/dl and 11.5±1 g/dl showing positive correlation. Mean pre treatment and post treatment HbA2 levels of patients in group A were 1.8±0.5% and 2.4±0.5% respectively showing statistically significant change after iron therapy (P< 0.0001) but mean pre treatment and post treatment HbA2 levels of patients in group B were 2.1±0.4% and 2.2±0.5% respectively . this change post therapy was statistically insignificant(P=0.1517).

The change in HbA2 levels was statistically insignificant for patients with mild / moderate iron deficiency anemia (Hb > 9 Gm/DL). Thus diagnosis of β thalassemia trait will not be difficult in patients with concomitant mild iron deficiency anemia but patients with severe iron deficiency anemia should first be treated with iron supplements for correct diagnosis of β Thalassemia trait especially patients with borderline Hb A2 levels.
Histopathological spectrum of upper gastro intestinal lesions in endoscopic biopsies at a tertiary care centre
Authors: Begum Sadia , Hussain Mohammed Shazeb , Padamaja K  , Anusha P
Published: April 2024

: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) endoscopy along with biopsy is an established procedure for investigating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, especially malignant and inflammatory lesions. Most common conditions requiring endoscopic biopsy of Upper GIT include dyspepsia, gastro oesophageal reflex disorder, Barrett’s esophagus, oesophageal and gastric carcinomas.

: To determine the spectrum of histopathological lesions of GIT and to compare it with endoscopic findings.

: The present study is an observational study done at the department of pathology of a tertiary care centre which included endoscopic biopsies of upper GIT. Biopsy specimens received were fixed in 10% formalin and processed routinely and stained with Haematoxylin and Eosin. Special stains were done as and when required. Endoscopic biopsies were analysed and assessed.

: 1 It included endoscopic biopsies of esophagus, stomach, and duodenal lesions. 2. Age more than 20 years.

: Inadequate and poorly fixed biopsies.

A total of 177 endoscopic biopsies were studied, majority of lesions occurred in 61-70 years of age group and predominantly in males with M:F ratio 1.3:1. Out of total 177 biopsies, 21 (12%) were from esophagus, 90(51%) from stomach and 66(37%) from duodenum. The most common histopathological diagnosis in esophagus was esophagitis (47%) followed by barrettes esophagus (28%). In stomach, the most common diagnosis was gastritis (45%) followed by gastric polyps (34%) and in duodenum, it was duodenitis (66%) followed by celiac disease (18%). In comparison with endoscopic findings,100% concordance was seen with esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis and 60% with squamous cell carcinoma in esophagus, 91% concordance with adenocarcinoma in stomach.
Mast cell leukemia- A rare case reported
Authors: Patel Disha Bipinbhai , Gandhi Shilpa H , Dhruva Gauravi
Published: April 2024

Mast cell leukemia is a rare and aggressive clonal disorder of mast cells & their precursor cells. Systemic mastocytosis clinical course ranging from cutaneous mastocytosis, indolent disease, mast leukaemia and multisystem involvement.

14 Y/M presented with skin coloured plaque present over whole body with itching. On histopathological evaluation of skin lesion cutaneous mastocytosis was diagnosed. Further evaluation for systemic involvement by bone marrow aspiration was carried out, which shows hypercellular marrow for age, erythropoiesis and megakaryopoiesis within normal limits. The differential count revealed 70% of all nucleated cells were mast cells, with many large aggregates of >15% cells and 20% atypical mast cells seen as suggestive of MAST CELL LEUKEMIA (Aleukemic leukemia). S.trptase level >200ng/ml.

: The presence of the major criteria-bone marrow at least 20% atypical immature mast cell with least ≥15 multifocal dense Mast cells in bone marrow or extracutaneous organ, in addition to at least one minor criterion: 1) presence of atypical morphology in more than 25% Bone marrow or extracellular mast cells 2) Serum tryptase>20ng/ml. 3) Bone marrow, blood or extracutaneous organs: (a) CD2 and/or CD25 positive (b) Detection of KIT mutation at codon 816.

: Considering characteristic bone marrow feature, and with biochemical and radiological investigation mast cell leukemia was diagnosed which helping clinicians to plan further management.
COVID, conflict, and climate: A canopy of crises looming onto global development
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Jyotishman
Published: April 2024

The world has been experiencing the most crucial phase with consequences of COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and anomalous climate (3C) vexing in to hopeless fall in socioeconomic conditions especially so in the low-and-middle-income group of countries (LMIC). 3C triggered colossal price shoot-up in elementary provisions, food and fuel, and surge in cost of subsistence reducing individual ability for out of the pocket expenditure for buying health resulting in non-utilization. The concomitant intricate multifaceted assault on civilization leading to interminable suffering needs an arrest through united and novel efforts to bring forth a peaceful, healthy and habitable world. Peace talks, promotion of scientific innovations, use of sustainable energy sources and universal health coverage through Primary Health Care would be indomitable worthwhile to sustain global growth and development. Practice of formal and regular intelligence that ascertains identification of threats and challenges of national interest, prioritizing them on a measurable standard and developing mitigation plans for the main cause of concern, need to be structured and maintained. Issues specific to the particular nations, societies and communities entwined with geo-political interests may be catalogued in the global threat directory in quest of international aid and support in days to come.
Awareness of hearing loss in newborns and newborn hearing screening facilities among parturient
Authors: Ravindran Greeshma , Zahir Sarah , Abraham Aju , Sasidharan Pooja Pushpa
Published: April 2024

Parental awareness about hearing loss in newborns and newborn hearing screening programs are important for the early identification and intervention in children with hearing loss. Limited studies have explored the awareness of parturient mothers towards newborn hearing loss, newborn hearing screening, its importance and, the facilities for early hearing screening programs available at hospitals and clinics in the Indian scenario.

The current study investigated the awareness of parturient about newborn hearing loss, newborn hearing screening facilities and its importance through a self- administered questionnaire survey. A total of 317 parturient across different clinics and hospitals in the city of Mangalore, state of Karnataka participated in the survey.

: Majority of the parturient mothers (71.29%) were aware of the probability of hearing loss among newborns and only 56.46% of the participants had knowledge about the risk factors for newborn hearing loss. Only 42.58% have heard about newborn hearing screening before and 57.42% of the participants were unaware of the hearing screening programs available in hospitals and clinics and its importance.

Despite of the education or socio-economic status, there exists a lack of knowledge among parturient mothers about hearing loss in newborns and newborn hearing screening. Responses from the current study raise concern about the need to educate the public particularly the new mothers or expecting mothers about the newborn hearing loss, risk factors for newborn hearing loss, hearing screening programs available in hospitals and clinics and its importance. Early identification of hearing loss in children is crucial for the successful implementation of early hearing intervention and better prognosis.
Contrafácticos cuánticos
Authors: Fernández Cuesta José Alejandro , Sánchez Ovcharov Carmen
Published: April 2024

Este artículo presenta una aproximación lógico-filosófica al problema de las medidas sin interacción (ifm, por sus siglas en inglés) presentes en ciertos experimentos físicos mecánico-cuánticos. Se explicitarán tanto las posibles vías para abordar el estudio de las IFM desde una perspectiva formal, como algunos de los principales retos a la hora de llevar a cabo dicha aproximación.
Workforce ecosystems as a model for human capital management in the digital age
Authors: Slavin Boris
Published: April 2024

This paper discusses the use of workforce ecosystems to manage human intellectual capital. The need for work ecosystems has emerged in the digital age because of the rapid growth in the number of engaged partners and freelancers in the digitalization of enterprises. It is shown that this growth is directly related to the use of agile management systems in design and development: agile, DevOps, microservice architecture, turquoise practices, etc. The information systems needed to manage workforce ecosystems should have competency-based metrics to link business needs, recruitment and training, and finding new partners. At the same time, training should be prioritized over recruitment and the search for new partners in the context of staff shortages. When automating workforce ecosystems, a platform approach should be used to integrate both corporate HR, time and business process management systems, and similar systems from partners.
Reducing energy consumption of vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle using hybrid technical solutions
Authors: Lukyanov O. E. , Hoang V. H. , Komarov V. A. , Nazarov D. V. , Kurkin E. I. , Quijada Pioquinto J. G. , Chertykovtseva V. O.
Published: April 2024

The paper describes possibilities of increasing the energy efficiency and reducing the takeoff weight of unmanned medium-heavy vertical takeoff and landing aerial vehicles of the airplane type. The authors propose a new hybrid type of unmanned aerial vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system, its aerodynamic design, method of realization of vertical takeoff/landing and cruising mode of flight which make it possible to reduce the takeoff weight of the aircraft, the weight of the basic propulsion system and the mass growth factor in comparison with the existing unmanned aerial vehicle of similar class, made according to the previously known technical solutions. The authors propose a methodology for optimizing the parameters of the configuration of the unmanned aerial vehicle considering the peculiarities of the implementation of vertical takeoff. The paper presents calculations of characteristics of vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles of existing types and the new hybrid type. The authors give quantitative estimates of improving unmanned aerial vehicle characteristics due to the new proposed technical solutions.
Verification of aero-engine numerical rotor models based on virtual static structural and modal tests
Authors: Shaposhnikov K. V. , Degtyarev S. A. , Leontiev M. K. , Anisimov S. V.
Published: April 2024

A method for developing a numerical rotor model and its further verification based on the results of virtual static structural and modal tests was proposed. Approbation of the method was performed on a model of a low pressure rotor of a high-bypass turbofan engine constructed in a software system for rotor dynamics simulation DYNAMICS R4. Refined on the basis of the results of virtual static structural tests, the model of the rotor main force action line showed good agreement in frequencies and mode shapes with the results of a finite element model, obtained during a virtual modal test.
Inspirująca pomoc czy „zło konieczne”, czyli student pedagogiki na praktykach studenckich
Authors: Zychowicz Iwona
Published: April 2024

Artykuł jest kontynuacją zainteresowań autorki kondycją szkół wyższych w Polsce, ich socjalizującej roli oraz jakością oferty edukacyjnej w kontekście kształtowania kompetencji pożądanych i oczekiwanych społecznie. Artykuł referuje wycinek badań nad kształtowaniem się kompetencji przyszłych pedagogów podczas praktyk studenckich. Pokazano tu opinie studentów i opiekunów praktyk.
Butterfly community (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in a transition area of Atlantic Forest and Cerrado in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Vieira Lucas Ramos , Henriques Nathália Ribeiro , Corrêa Anna Heloise Rezende , Souza Marcos Magalhães
Published: April 2024

Fauna inventories function as a database to guide biota conservation policies, such as the creation of Conservation Units, especially in biomes that suffer from habitat loss. This work was developed to survey the butterfly fauna in a transition area of Atlantic Forest and Cerrado in the central-south of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, which has potential for the creation of a Conservation Unit. The study was carried out in three forest remnants in the municipalities of Barroso and Prados, from October 2020 to March 2021, using active search and attractive traps to collect specimens. A total of 555 individuals were collected comprising 164 species of butterflies, with Nymphalidae being the richest and most abundant family. Two endemic subspecies of the Cerrado were recorded, Diaethria eluina eluina and Pseudoscada acilla quadrifasciata. In conclusion, the place is home to a relevant butterfly
Wildlife corridors between the Brasília National Park and the Águas Emendadas Ecological Station
Authors: Cessa Raphael Maia Aveiro , Medeiros Lustosa Junior Ilvan , Pereira dos Reis Nascimento Raimunda Joysse
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to suggest wildlife corridor (WLC) between the Brasília National Park (PNB) and the Águas Emendadas Ecological Station (EEAE) in the Federal District, Brazil. The ArcMap 10.5 was used for data processing and map creation. Raster images of land use, land cover, and population density were obtained based on adaptations of vectorized files. These raster maps were reclassified as “cost” maps. Subsequently, the raster calculator function was used to obtain the map of total cost, which, together with the vectorized file of the PNB—using the cost distance and cost back link functions—resulted in two raster maps. Afterwards, these maps, together with the vectorized EEAE file, gave rise to the map containing the WLCs. Two WLCs were suggested, one “larger,” with 34,905.44 ha, and the “smaller” one, with 15,487.78 ha. The smaller one consisted predominantly—91.26 %—of the classes of land use and occupation of grassland, forest, and savanna formations and permanent preservation areas (PPA), while the larger one consisted of 78.48 % of grassland, forest and savanna formations, PPA, and conservation units. The quality of the natural environment connecting the flora and fauna between the conservation units for the smaller WLC is therefore guaranteed by the greater representativeness of the vegetation domain of Cerrado, made up of the classes of use and occupation of grassland, forest and savanna formation, in the smaller WLC than in the larger WLC (2.3 times the size of the smaller WLC).
Epidemiological Analysis of Tongue Lesions in a Tertiary Health Facility in Tanzania
Authors: Singh Sohal Karpal , Kalyanyama Boniphace , Okechi Uchenna
Published: April 2024

Background: The tongue is susceptible to a multitude of conditions that can be of developmental, neoplastic, or inflammatory nature, whose occurrence varies globally by age, sex, and ethnicity. The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence of tongue lesions among cases managed in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.
Methods: This study analyzed histological results of patients with tongue lesions diagnosed between 2016 and 2021. Data on the age and sex of the patients and histological diagnosis were collected. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 27.
Results: A total of 190 samples of tongue lesions were studied and 18 different histological diagnoses were observed. Generally, a majority (84.2%) of the biopsied tongue lesions were malignant. The most common (74.7%) lesions diagnosed were squamous cell carcinoma followed by hemangioma (5.3%). A significant association was noted between the nature of the lesions and the age group and sex of the patients.
Conclusion: This analysis depicts that tongue lesions are frequently encountered in patients managed in tertiary health facilities in Tanzania. A majority of these lesions are malignant tumors. The sex and age of the patients are determining factors for the occurrence of tongue lesions.
The Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19 Survival and Prevention: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Begum Shamina , Osman Mirghani Hyder
Published: April 2024

Background: COVID-19 is still ongoing with frequently discovered new strains, although vaccines are highly effective for prevention. Literature on vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19 prevention and its effect on survival is scarce. This meta-analysis assessed the role of vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19 prevention and survival.
Methods: Four databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, MEDLINE, and the first 100 articles of Google Scholar) were searched for articles published up to September 2023. The keywords used were COVID-19, mortality, vitamin D supplementation, calcitriol, cholecalciferol, Calcifediol, survival, death, and prevention. Six hundred and seven studies were retrieved, and four hundred and three remained after duplication removal; of them eighty-three full texts were screened, and of them, only sixteen (prospective, randomized controlled trials, and retrospective studies) were included in the final meta-analysis.
Results: Sixteen observational studies including 5905,109 patients and 186,500 events were included. Vitamin D supplementation reduced mortality among patients with COVID-19 patients, odd ratio, 2.31, 95% CI, 1.49–3.58; in addition, supplementation was effective in COVID-19 prevention, odd ratio, 1.92, 95% CI, 1.01–3.64.
Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation prevented COVID-19 and increased survival among patients admitted with moderate/severe COVID-19.
Dyskryminacja religijna w miejscu pracy – aktualne problemy
Authors: Cyrankowska-Skóra Ewa
Published: April 2024

Wydawać by się mogło, że we współczesnej Europie granice nie istnieją. Podstawowe swobody umożliwiają nam przemieszczanie się, pobyt, a także naukę i pracę poza granicami naszego rodzimego kraju. Ten prosty i efektywny system ma prowadzić do znoszenia barier i powstania świata otwartego dla wszystkich. Jednak mieszanie się mas ludzi różnego pochodzenia, o różnej kulturze, a często także religii, rodzi wiele problemów. W opracowaniu pochylimy się nad tematyką dyskryminacji na gruncie religijnym w środowisku pracy. Przedstawione zostaną krajowe regulacje z zakazu dyskryminacji, a także zakreślony zostanie obraz sytuacji, w jakiej znajdują się wyznawcy religii dominującej, a także mniejszości religijnych.
Problem dyskryminacji religijnej jest szczególnie aktualny w krajach Europy Zachodniej, takich jak Francja bądź Niemcy, które na przestrzeni ostatnich lat stały się wielokulturowymi społeczeństwami. Poniżej przedstawione zostanie porównanie skali problemu oraz jego rozwiązań na przykładzie Polski oraz Francji, na podstawie ustawodawstwa i orzecznictwa krajowego, a także europejskiego.
Power, Trust, and Pre-Cooked Programmes: The Accountability of ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Social Assistance in Somalia
Authors: Seferis Louisa , Adan Guhad , Carter Becky , Hassan Kamila , Harvey Paul
Published: April 2024

Social assistance in Somalia has become deeply embedded in the country’s political economy and struggles with systemic diversion and corruption, which negatively affects how programmes on accountability of aid function in practice (Majid et al. 2021; Ground Truth Solutions 2023; Africa’s Voices Foundation 2022b; Loop Somalia 2023). This paper examines systems for accountability of social assistance in Somalia. It explores how and why accountability outcomes and pathways are not working for people, particularly for marginalised groups. It is based on consultations with people receiving social assistance, community representatives and leaders, community-based organisations, local authorities, local and international non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, international donors, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The report examines opportunities for strengthening accountability capacities and pathways based on community-generated suggestions and feedback from social assistance decision makers.
Repercussões da personalidade no envelhecimento: norteadores do desenvolvimento humano
Authors: Tierno Patricia Costa Lima , Ogassavara Dante , Ferreira-Costa Jeniffer , Tertuliano Ivan Wallan , Bartholomeu Daniel , Silva-Ferreira Thais da , Azevedo de Carvalho Amanda , Montiel José Maria
Published: April 2024

A velhice é um estágio do desenvolvimento humano marcado por mudanças anatômicas, fisiológicas e cognitivas, influenciadas por fatores ambientais e pela interação pregressa do indivíduo. Além disso, a personalidade, definida pelos Cinco Grandes Fatores, desempenha um papel importante na forma como os idosos enfrentam essas transformações e interagem com o ambiente. Este estudo teve como objetivo discutir aspectos da personalidade da pessoa idosa, com base no processo de envelhecer. Para tal, foi realizada uma revisão narrativa da literatura utilizando os descritores “envelhecimento” e “personalidade” nas bases de dados SciELO, PubMed e Google Acadêmico. Foi possível identificar que os traços de personalidade estão associados a comportamentos, sentimentos, motivações e saúde mental, destacando-se a relação entre neuroticismo e sintomatologia depressiva. Estudos evidenciam diferenças de gênero na expressão dos traços, bem como sua influência no funcionamento cognitivo e nas decisões financeiras. Além disso, intervenções cognitivas demonstraram que menores níveis de neuroticismo e extroversão podem promover estabilidade e melhora nos resultados. A resiliência psicológica emerge como um fator protetor no envelhecimento, associada a melhor autoestima, funcionalidade física e independência, destacando a importância de abordagens interdisciplinares para promover o bem-estar dos idosos.
Pengaruh Zakat dan Investasi Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Jawa Timur Tahun 2016-2020
Authors: Windrayati Dewi Ayu
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine how the influence of zakat and investment on economic growth in East Java in 2016-2020. The research approach uses a quantitative approach. Using a population of 38 regencies / cities in East Java Province. The data analysis method used uses panel data regression which shows the results that the zakat variable has no significant effect on economic growth in East Java in 2016-2020. Meanwhile, the investment variable has a significant effect on economic growth in East Java in 2016-2020. These results show the importance of increasing awareness to implement zakat in the community so that it can have an influence not only regionally but also nationally.
Pengaruh Zakat, Infak, dan Sedekah (ZIS) dan Pembiayaan Perbankan Syariah Terhadap Perekonomian di Indonesia Tahun 2012 - 2022
Authors: Mochammad Cholil  , Moehammad Fathorrazi  , Lilis Yuliati
Published: April 2024

This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of Zakat, Infaq and Alms (ZIS) and sharia banking financing on the economy in Indonesia, both in the short and long term. The data in this research is secondary time series data in the form of quarters from 2012 to 2022. The analysis in this research uses VAR/VECM estimation with independent variables namely Zakat, Infaq and Alms (ZIS) and sharia banking financing while the dependent variable is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Indonesia. The VECM estimation results in this research show that in the short term Zakat, Infaq and Alms (ZIS) during the past 3 quarters had a positive and significant effect on Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), then in the long term Zakat, Infaq and Alms (ZIS) during 1 quarter ago had a positive and significant impact on Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Meanwhile, sharia banking financing (IBF) in the short term did not have a significant effect on Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while in the long term sharia banking financing (IBF) 1 quarter ago had a positive and significant effect on Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Keputusan Pedagang Menabung di Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Syariah (KSPS) Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Sidogiri Cabang Silo (Studi Kasus Pasar Sempolan Kecamatan Silo Kabupaten Jember)
Authors: Aria bagaskara Mohammad egar , Titisari Purnamie , Munir Akhmad
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to explore the decisions of traders to save at the Sharia Savings and Loans Cooperative (KSPS) Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Sidogiri Silo Branch (Case Study of Sempolan Market, Silo District, Jember Regency). This research is a type of descriptive qualitative research. Using participant observation methods, interview methods and documentation. The research results show that decision making at BMT Sidogiri is influenced by Islamic principles such as the absence of ribawi elements which are considered as the basis for saving decisions. For affordable locations along highways or cities, it will be easy for customers to find them to save. Speed and accuracy of service carried out in a friendly, fair, fast, precise and ethical manner so as to meet customer needs and satisfaction. For traders, the pick-up system is very important because it allows consumers to pay quickly and easily, making this system more valuable and different from other systems.
Betrachtungen über die Betrachtungen. Einige Überlegungen zum polnischen Faden in den „Betrachtungen eines Unpolitischen“ von Thomas Mann
Authors: Kunicki Wojciech
Published: April 2024

Der folgende Artikel ist als eine Marginalie zu der 2022 erschienenen polnischen Übersetzung des Monumentalwerks Thomas Manns Betrachtungen eines Unpolitischen zu lesen. Im Fokus stehen vor allem die Polen-Erwähnungen in dem Werk. Anhand ausgewählter Zitate kann der politische Diskurs und wichtige Akteure der literarisch-politischen Szene der Zeit näher betrachtet werden. Darunter der kulturpolitische Publizist Carl Jentsch und der westpreußische Schriftsteller Bogumil Golz, der in den 1860ern eine ethnographische Studie über die Deutschen verfasste. Es wird auf Meinungen hingewiesen, die Manns Ansichten zu der Zeit beeinflusst haben konnten. Untersucht werden ebenfalls Manns Aussagen über die preußische Wahlreform und Stellen in seinem Werk, die sich für einen polnischen Übersetzer als gewissermaßen problematisch erwiesen haben. Überdies wird kurz die Annahme des Werks in Polen besprochen, sowie die allgemeine Einstellung des Nachbarlandes zu Manns Oeuvre aus der Zeit des Ersten Weltkrieges.
Sierpniowe dni Stoczni Gdańskiej im. Lenina w świetle ulotek Międzyzakładowego Komitetu Strajkowego w Gdańsku
Authors: Grochowski Łukasz
Published: April 2024

Artykuł stanowi prezentację badań przeprowadzonych nad drukami ulotnymi wytworzonymi na terenie Stoczni Gdańskiej im. Lenina podczas strajku sierpniowego w 1980 roku przez Międzyzakładowy Komitet Strajkowy w Gdańsku. Okres, w którym zostały wytworzone materiały objęte badaniami, był przełomowy. Z powodu wprowadzonych przez rząd podwyżek cen mięsa i wędlin latem 1980 roku w Polsce wybuchły strajki, które doprowadziły do powstania NSZZ „Solidarność”. W przekazie Międzyzakładowego Komitetu Strajkowego do osób strajkujących oraz popierających strajk istotną rolę pełniły komunikaty i oświadczenia wydawane i kolportowane w postaci niewielkich rozmiarów druków ulotnych przybierających różnorakie formy. Wiele z nich znajduje się dziś w Archiwum Historycznym Komisji Krajowej NSZZ „Solidarność”. Odpowiednio uporządkowane tworzą swoiste kalendarium Sierpnia ’80. Ulotki, które rozprowadzane były podczas strajku sierpniowego, informowały o najważniejszych żądaniach strajkujących załóg zakładów pracy i przedsiębiorstw reprezentowanych przez MKS, konieczności kontynuowania strajku czy kontaktach z Komisją Rządową.
Plakat (bardzo) ulotny, czyli o strategii oporu w okupowanym Chersoniu
Authors: Dymarczyk Waldemar
Published: April 2024

W artykule autor analizuje treści i funkcje plakatów tworzonych przez członków ukraińskiego ruchu oporu w okupowanym Chersoniu. Za sprawą swej dosłowności i dosadności, wręcz brutalności, uliczna propaganda ma głównie służyć zastraszeniu przeciwnika. Groźba dotyczy konkretnych osób kolaborujących z Rosjanami, jak i żołnierzy wrogiej armii. Plakaty służą również podtrzymaniu ducha oporu — mają nieść nadzieję na rychłe wyzwolenie. Autor podejmuje również dyskusję na temat problemów i dylematów badacza piszącego tekst dotyczący bieżących i gorących tematów społecznych, takich jak tocząca się wojna i dynamiczna zmiana opisywanej sytuacji.
Efemeryczne teatralia — o roli rękopisów i druków ulotnych w badaniach nad kulturą studencką PRL
Authors: Nowicka Katarzyna
Published: April 2024

Przedstawienie wybranych materiałów Pracowni Rękopisów BG PAN zdeponowanych przez twórców kultury studenckiej Wybrzeża okresu PRL-u stanowi przyczynek do rozważania pojęcia „efemeryczności” w trzech płaszczyznach: efemeryczność treści rękopisów, efemeryczność nośników informacji, efemeryczność zgodna z tradycyjną definicją druków ulotnych. Uwypukla się wartość teatraliów jako materiałów źródłowych pozwalających ustalić periodyzację historii studenckich teatrów osobnych, artystyczną ekspresję studentów wywodzących się z PWSSP w Gdańsku oraz cechy epoki PRL-u jako czasu gospodarki niedoboru, kiepskich wyrobów — także maszynopisów z lat pięćdziesiątych i sześćdziesiątych, z których z trudem daje się odczytać zapis scenek, scenariusza, spis rekwizytów teatralnych. Teatrzyki okresu PRL-u często, ze względu na nieinstytucjonalność i krótkie trwanie, określa się efemerydami. Artykuł jest zatem odpowiedzią na pytanie, co o teatrach-efemerydach oraz ich kontekście społeczno-historycznym mówią druki ulotne i rękopisy.
Radiogenomic approach to glial tumors imaging under conditions of initial diagnostic measures: adaptation principles development
Authors: Maslov N. E. , Trufanov G. E. , Moiseenko V. M. , Valenkova D. A. , Efimtsev A. Yu. , Plakhotina N. A. , Sidorina A. S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Radiomics is a rapidly developing field in oncology visualization aimed at searching for prognostically effective imaging features associated with specific genetic events that determine various characteristics of the disease course. According to numerous studies, the presence of IDH mutations in glial tumors determines a longer overall survival. Despite the fact that biopsy is considered to be the «gold standard» for brain tumors differential diagnosis, it is though quite difficult to perform due to the complexity of surgical access, common cases of the repeat procedure impossibility, serious complications and mortality.

Aim: a search for imaging features providing prognostic data on the presence of certain mutations and gene expression in gliomas, obtained using traditional pulse sequences and characterized by the absence of restrictions on applicability depending on the tumors visible morphological features.

Material and methods: retrospective analysis of 49 eligible patients' primary brain MRI data between 2021 and 2023 from Almazov National Medical Research Centre (n = 31) and Napalkov Oncological Centre (n = 18) with glial tumors and subsequently identified status of the target variable; preprocessing of MR images using the histogram matching; regions of interest determination and semi-automated slice-by-slice segmentation with subsequent extraction of radiomics features; search for predictive radiomics features regarding the status of target variable using statistical analysis tools.

Results. Dependence Entropy was found to be highly effective as a predictor of IDH mutations (area under the ROC-curve – 0.766 [0.627–0.880]).

Conclusions. We determined a target variable for the development of a predictive model (IDH status), a pulse sequence (T2-Tirm), a tool for initial imaging data preprocessing (histogram matching), regions of interest (tumor-associated T2-Tirm-hyperintensity including cystic and/or necrotic lesions). As a result, a statistically significant relationship between the Dependence Entropy feature and IDH status of glial tumors was found. In the course of further work it is planned to increase the size of a database, improve the accuracy of the existing statistical model, search for relevant radiomic features extracted using other traditional pulse sequences, create a comprehensive predictive radiogenomics model and develop a software.
Current view on the diagnosis of intestinal malrotation in neonates: radiologic and ultrasound imaging techniques
Authors: Anpilogova K. S. , Sidorina A. S. , Trufanov G. E.
Published: April 2024

This literature review aims to acquaint readers with current radiological diagnostic methods utilized in detecting intestinal malrotation in newborns. The review incorporates 28 sources published from 2001 to 2021, examining radiological diagnostic methods both individually and in combination. Article selection was conducted from open-access scientific medical journals and references cited in the primary sources. The review encompasses studies highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques, with a specific focus on the potential substitution of the radiological method with ultrasound. Despite the benefits and well-established application techniques of the latter, based on the opinions of different authors, it can be concluded that a complete abandonment of the radiological method involving contrast agents is not currently feasible.
Age features of liver sizes of women according to ultrasound
Authors: Shakurova R. M. , Shalneva I. R. , Chemidronov S. N. , Podsevalova I. V. , Kornilov V. D.
Published: April 2024

This article discusses the linear dimensions of the liver measured by ultrasound. A great place in the work is occupied by the search for the correlation dependence of the quantitative parameters of the liver depending on age, height, body mass index in 83 healthy women of Samara aged 18 to 66 years. Patients are divided into groups according to each criterion. The study revealed the relationship between body mass index and the size of the right and left lobes of the liver. At the same time, there was a tendency to decrease the thickness of the right lobe and the cranio-caudal size of the left lobe, as well as an increase in the thickness of the left and caudate lobes with age. It was determined that in women, with an increase in body mass index, the oblique-vertical size, thickness of the right and lobe of the liver increases and the cranio-caudal size of the left lobe of the liver decreases. The dependence of the quantitative parameters of the liver on age was also determined.
Convergências da mulher brasileira e da moçambicana no trabalho (1990- 1999)
Authors: Vantitia Felismina João Baptista , Palhano Isabel Castilho , Maruim Hemili Taynara , Silva Rosiane Machado da , Garcia Regiane Hartmann
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as relações de trabalho das mulheres, traçando as semelhanças e as diferenças por meio da imprensa, no contexto brasileiro, mais especificamente no estado do Paraná, na cidade de Ponta Grossa, comparando com excertos da imprensa moçambicana. Neste estudo, adotamos como viés de análise a perspectiva metodológica da abordagem teórica histórico-crítica. Assim, os posicionamentos teóricos de Karl Marx e Friedrich Engels ganham destaque em relação à análise sobre o trabalho e suas contradições, presentes no contexto político e econômico de uma sociedade capitalista. Ao longo do artigo, abordamos a função social da mulher na origem da exploração de classe por meio do trabalho. Exploramos a relação entre a mulher, o trabalho e a educação com base nos dados apresentados pelo Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada. Discutimos também o uso da imprensa como fonte primária e seu surgimento no Brasil, desde a imprensa artesanal até a industrial, como uma importante fonte de estudos e pesquisa para a historiografia de um determinado momento histórico. Além disso, examinamos a representação da mulher moçambicana e da mulher pontagrossense no trabalho, conforme retratadas pela imprensa. Nas considerações finais, destacamos a necessidade de políticas inclusivas que realmente valorizem e atendam às necessidades das mulheres no mercado de trabalho, sem distinção de cor, sexo, idade, biotipo corporal, estado civil ou qualquer outro atributo que vá além de sua capacidade e força de trabalho.
Sintomatología ansioso-depresiva y calidad de sueño en alumnos becarios de una universidad privada en Piura, Perú
Authors: Castillo Horna Javier Ignacio , Tapia Bellina Ivana
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre sintomatología ansioso-depresiva y la calidad del sueño en estudiantes de la Universidad de Piura pertenecientes al Programa de Beca 18. Métodos: Estudio observacional transversal que utilizó el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh (PSQI), la Escala de Autodiagnóstico de Ansiedad de Zung (SAS) y la Escala de Depresión de Zung (SDS). Resultados: Participaron 293 alumnos en el estudio. A mayor sintomatología ansioso-depresiva, los alumnos presentaban una peor la calidad del sueño. Encontramos relación significativa entre síntomas de ansiedad y mala calidad del sueño (p<0,005) y síntomas depresivos y mala calidad del sueño (p<0,005). Conclusiones: Existe una tendencia significativa a que los universitarios de Beca 18 con sintomatología ansioso-depresiva tengan una mala calidad del sueño.
A 50 años de la exclusión de la homosexualidad del Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales (DSM)
Authors: Cruzado Lizardo , Stucchi-Portocarrero Santiago
Published: April 2024

Se cumple medio siglo del hecho histórico constituido por la remoción de la homosexualidad como ítem diagnóstico en la clasificación norteamericana de trastornos psiquiátricos, es decir, en el Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales (DSM). Aunque es un período breve, cuesta trabajo creer que, hasta hace 50 años, las personas homosexuales carecían de numerosos derechos civiles elementales en EE. UU. y que diversas leyes penalizaban actos sexuales privados y libremente consentidos entre adultos. Rememorar estos hechos significativos en el contexto de una acotada reseña de la historia conceptual de la homosexualidad como trasfondo es el objetivo fundamental de este artículo que, a la vez, constituye un recordatorio de muchas tareas pendientes en la salud mental y derechos humanos de las minorías sexuales, todavía víctimas de homofobia, estigma y segregación, más aún en países como el nuestro.
Síndrome retroviral agudo manifestado como encefalitis y ataxia cerebelosa: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Chang Sedano Lyan , Cabrera Galoc Josseph Daniel , Moreno Macedo Renzo Antonino , Resurrección Delgado Cristhian Pedro , Palacios García Jimmy
Published: April 2024

El síndrome retroviral agudo (SRA) es uno de los escenarios clínicos posibles en los estadios tempranos de la infección por HIV, tiene presentaciones variables, pero se caracteriza por alta carga viral y clínica inespecífica. Describimos el caso de un paciente varón de 21 años que cursó con encefalopatía aguda y ataxia cerebelosa, en cuyo estudio se diagnosticó infección por VIH y se identificó el cuadro de SRA.
Profitability, Dividend Policy and Stock Prices
Authors: AlAli Musaed Sulaiman , AlQamlas Tarek N. , AlHajri Saif R. , AlBasri Naser S. , AlSalem Abdulaziz S.
Published: April 2024

There has always been controversy among researchers over how dividend policies affect share prices, and this equivocal relationship varies throughout international markets. This study is set to examine the relation between share prices and number of dividend policy and profitability variables. Based on the information from five insurance companies that are listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) over the period 2014 and 2022, findings indicates that 55.3% of stock prices could be explained by factors related to profitability and dividend policy. The relationship between stock price, as a dependent variable, and earnings per share (EPS), dividend yield (DY), earning to price ratio (EP), risk premium (RP), and retention ratio (RR), as independent variables, was investigated in this study using OLS regression approach. The results of the regression analysis demonstrated a significant direct relationship between stock price and earnings per share (EPS), suggesting that investors choose highly profitable shares. At the 99% confidence level, the earnings to price ratio (EP) likewise revealed a statistically significant direct relationship with the stock price. At 90% confidence level, risk premium (RP) also shown a substantial direct relationship. The only variable that significantly correlated negatively with share prices was dividend yield (DY), suggesting that investors choose more stable payouts over uncertain future capital gains. Conversely, the retention ratio (RR) demonstrated a negligible direct impact on share prices.
Optimalisasi Partisipasi Masyarakat Dalam Kegiatan Musyawarah Pembangunan di Kelurahan Telum Dalam
Authors: Beni Akhmad  , Riska Aulia Noor  , Fika Fibriyanita  , Sitna Hajar Malawat  , Winda Emelia
Published: April 2024

ABSTRAK: Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dengan tema “optimalisasi partisipasi masyarakat dalam kegiatan musyawarah pembangunan”. Yakni penyuluhan pentingnya partisipasi masyarakat dilakukan oleh tim yang peduli terhadap pembangunan berkelanjutan. Hasil responsnya cukup untuk dapat di diskusikan “penting pembangunan fisik atau pembangunan non fisik”. Sebagian beranggapan, pembangunan fisik lebih perlu karena lebih terlihat dan bisa dimanfaatkan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan pada hari Kamis, 08 Februari 2024 di kelurahan teluk dalam. Target yang ingin dicapai dari pengabdian ini adalah melalui sosialisasi yang diberikan kepada masyarakat diharapkan dapat memberikan pengetahuan tentang pemahaman pentingnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam suatu pembangunan. Partisipasi masyarakat dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan fisik maupun non fisik juga menjadi pendukung utama dalam keberhasilan pembangunan di kelurahan teluk dalam. Sedangkan pada pembangunan non fisik masyarakat berpartisipasi dengan mengikuti pelatihan, penyuluhan, pembinaan, dan sebagainya.
Kata Kunci: Optimalisasi, Partisipasi Masyarakat, Pembangunan
ABSTRACT: Community service activities with the theme "optimizing community participation in development deliberation activities". Namely, education on the importance of community participation is carried out by a team that cares about sustainable development. The response results are sufficient to be able to discuss "the importance of physical development or non-physical development". Some think that physical development is more necessary because it is more visible and can be utilized. This service activity was carried out on Thursday, February 8 2024 in Teluk Dalam sub-district. The target to be achieved from this service is that through outreach provided to the community, it is hoped that it can provide knowledge about understanding the importance of community participation in development. Community participation in the implementation of physical and non-physical development is also the main support in the success of development in Teluk Dalam sub-district. Meanwhile, in non-physical development, the community participates by participating in training, counseling, coaching, and so on.
Keywords: Optimization, Community Participation, Development
Manajemen Hipotermia Menggunakan Pembungkus Polyethylene Pada Bayi Prematur di Ruang Neonatal Intensif Care Unit: Studi Kasus
Authors: Erika Kadek Ayu , Victoria Furtuna Winarto  , Rahma Syamsul Bahri  , Rahmania  , Suni Hariati  , Asriaty
Published: April 2024

Latar Belakang : Bayi prematur rentan terhadap hipotermia segera setelah lahir karena luas permukaan tubuh yang besar dan ketidakmatangan fisiologis mekanisme termoregulasi seperti penyimpanan lemak coklat yang terbatas dan kadar thermogenin yang rendah. Intervensi yang dapat diberikan pada bayi dengan hipotermia yaitu dengan menggunakan bundle khusus pada bayi yang mengalami hipotermia berupa penggunaan penghangat, bungkus plastik, matras termal, penggunaan inkubator, peningkatan suhu ruangan, serta penggunaan topi dan selimut yang telah dihangatkan. Tujuan : Untuk mengevaluasi manajemen hipotermia pada bayi prematur dengan penggunaan pembungkus polyethylene. Metode : Menggunakan desain studi kasus deskriptif untuk menggambarkan penggunaan pembungkus polyethylene pada bayi yang mengalami hipotermia. Subjek dalam studi kasus ini adalah bayi E yang lahir premature dengan usia gestasi 30 minggu di level IIB ruang perawatan Neonatus Intensif Care Unit (NICU) RSUP Dr.Wahidin Sudirohusodo Makassar. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan anamnesa pada bayi, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penyajian data menggunakan tabel dan gambar grafik disertai narasi untuk menjelaskan hasil yang didapatkan dari studi kasus. Hasil : Bayi E mengalami hipotermia dengan suhu 35.9°C kemudian setelah diberikan intervensi terjadi peningkatan suhu secara bertahap pada 1 jam pertama dan pada 1 jam berikutnya sampai suhu bayi mencapai normal yaitu 36.6°C. Kesimpulan : Penggunaan pembungkus polyethylene pada bayi premature yang mengalami hipotermia dapat membantu meningkatkan suhu bayi hingga mencapai nilai normal.